Installation Instructions Kemlan Power Flue Horizon Gas Fireplaces
Before Installation
The Horizon powered flue system shall be installed by
authorized personnel in accordance with the
manufacturer’s installation instructions, local gas fitting
regulations, municipal building codes, electrical wiring
regulations, and any other statutory regulations. Contact
your local building authorities about restrictions and
installation inspections that may be required. If in doubt
contact your local dealer or Kemlan’s Head office.
IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN CODES:
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Australian Standards AS 5601 Gas Installation
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Australian Standards AS 3000 Electrical
Important Safety Notes
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Comply with all instructions in manual including
clearances to combustible material.
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Do not operate without fully assembling all
components.
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All open gas fires require ventilation in the room.
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Do not connect to any other air distribution duct or
system.
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When using an internal fan system an A.G.A
approved cowl is required at flue terminal.
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Air movement of systems- A decorative gas log fire
must not be installed where the operation of any
ventilation system, fan or air blower could in any
circumstances cause the air pressure to be less than
atmospheric at the appliance.
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Do not block or restrict chimney. The power flue
system operates on pressure switches opening a
valve for gas to flow. If flue is blocked the system will
cut out.
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After installing appliance check that the flue draws
well with smoke pellet.
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Kemlan recommends that all gas fires be serviced
every year.
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All gas units must be fitted by a licensed gas fitter.
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It is the responsibility of the gas fitter to follow the
regulations set out in the Gas Code that dictate the
procedures to follow when installing a gas appliance,
particularly regarding gas pipe sizing and checking of
pressures. (see page 10)
Installation
1
Access must always be available to the fan system for
servicing. If installing the internal fan system an
access panel of 400mm x 400mm needs to be
installed with a clearance of 100mm over the top of
fan to lift out.
2
The power flue Horizon system is supplied with all
required electrical fittings. Work needs to be
undertaken by a licensed electrician if extending
wiring. Wiring requires clearance of minimum
100mm to flues and fireplace body due to heat. See
Wiring diagram page. Wiring must be positively
secured away from heat source.
3
An isolation switch needs to be provided if
connecting within fireplace framework.
4
Build frame to specifications provided.
5
Unit located on 10mm fiber cement sheeting.
Sheeting requires 5 x 50mm holes drilled for air
access to gas burner.
6
Unit, flues, fan and muffler to be installed prior to
plastering. Muffler is installed prior to fan to
eliminate fan noise. The muffler is attached to spigot
by a 150mm reducer.
7
Gas line run to desired position prior to plastering.
8
A minimum height of 150mm from floor needs to be
available for use of front fascia on firebox.
9
Clearance of 75mm above horizontally run flue.
50mm to vertical flue.
10 Maximum horizontal run of 5m.
11 All flue components to be riveted together.
12 Ventilation is required under fireplace to allow for
sufficient air to gas burner. (Note Elevation drawing)
13 Rooms with Gas Open Fires require fresh air vents
of 400sq centimetres for each Decorative Gas, Coal
Fire.
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