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FINZ Mar 2007
FIG. E: FLUE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
(not to scale)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A. The appliance and flue system shall be installed in compliance with AS/NZS 2918 and the
appropriate requirements of the relevant building code or codes.
B. Appliances installed in accordance with this standard shall comply with the requirements of
AS/NZS 4013 where required by the regulatory authority i.e. the appliance shall be identifiable
by a compliance plate with the marking “TESTED TO AS/NZS 4013”
C. Any modification of the appliance that has not been approved in writing by the testing authority
is considered to be in breach of the approval granted for compliance with AS/NZS 4013
D. Mixing of appliance or flue system components from different sources or modifying the
dimensional specification of components may result in hazardous conditions. Where such
action is considered, the manufacturer should be consulted in the first instance.
E. Cracked and broken components e.g. glass panels or fire bricks, may render the installation
unsafe.
IF THE A WATERBOOSTER IS FITTED:
Note
: A water booster cannot be fitted in some Clean Air zones (check local council regulations)
A. Do not connect to an unvented hot water system
B. Install in accordance with AS 3500.4.1 or NZS 4603 and requirements appropriate to the
relevant building codes.
Seismic Restraint
Secure the heater base to the hearth or sub-framing with Dynabolts or similar.
Follow local Council’s Specifications.
More than 3000
3000
or less
60
0
m
in
.
3000
1000 min. if clear
within 3000 of
flue top
.
3000
Any nearby
structure
.
1000 min. if clear
within 3000 of
flue top
MINIMUM HEIGHT OF FLUE SYSTEM EXIT
NOTE : Dimensions are in millimetres
3000
or less
60
0
m
in
.
More than 3000
3000
.
Increase from
1000 min. until
clear within
3000 of flue top
