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Revised: 10/05/2008 

 

Printed: 22/04/2009

 

 

 

 

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INSTALLATION  

&  

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

 
 
 
Serial Number of Heater: ____________ Model: ___________________ 

 

Coonara

  WOODHEATERS ARE MANUFACTURED BY 

SHAMIC SHEETMETAL

SHAMIC SHEETMETAL

SHAMIC SHEETMETAL

SHAMIC SHEETMETAL

 

(AUST.) PTY. LTD. 

PO BOX 8, KILSYTH, VIC. 3136 

PH: 03 9737 5300 FAX: 03 9761 6455 

Summary of Contents for ASHBED

Page 1: ...NG INSTRUCTIONS Serial Number of Heater ____________ Model ___________________ Coonara WOODHEATERS ARE MANUFACTURED BY SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL AUST PTY LTD PO BOX 8 KILSYTH VIC 3136 PH 03 9737 5300 FAX 03 9761 6455 ...

Page 2: ...G REGULATORY AUTHORITY WARNING BURN ONLY HARDWOOD WARNING DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS PETROL KEROSENE OR ENGINE OIL TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE CAUTION MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE...

Page 3: ...connected to a chimney both of which must be inspected for soundness and thoroughly cleaned before the heater is installed or the Shamic Shamic Shamic Shamic tested and approved Zero Clearance Heater Casing unit in conjunction with a triple skin flue system After removing the packaging slide the heater into the fireplace opening The internal hearth must be level with or higher than the external he...

Page 4: ... of your Coonara heater Always ensure adequate air is provided for combustion and to reduce creosote a smaller intense fire is preferable to a large smouldering one If a large log is placed across the width of the firebox more often than not the wood will smoulder rather than burn effectively This is because the primary burn air enters the Coonara firebox above the door opening and travels down th...

Page 5: ...ad is alight The air inlet should then be turned down to a lower setting To minimise emissions the fan should be switched off during low burning The optimum low setting may vary for different reasons experiment to find the best result Self cleaning through high firing It is perfectly normal for the glass door to experience some blackening after extended periods of low burning High firing helps bur...

Page 6: ...nd or smoke deposits to form on the door glass particularly after an extended period of low burn Creosote deposits are combustible and can be burnt off through high firing If any deposits remain they can be cleaned using any non abrasive household cleaner Some experienced users also recommend household vinegar or wet newspaper dipped in the fire ash being most effective If you experience heavy tar...

Page 7: ...y pull the door down on the right hand side compensate for this situation during adjustment Flue system Under normal conditions using dry hardwood and employing correct operating procedures annual flue maintenance should take place prior to the heating season If your heater s performance deteriorates or if it smokes excessively after a trouble free period of operation the cause may be creosote The...

Page 8: ...ating slots in the back wall of the firebox 2 Lower the rear of the baffle to drop down and rest on the floor of the firebox 3 Lower the front of the baffle until it clears the support brackets remove it from the firebox MODELS CMI 1 Lift rear of baffle assembly 2 Pull forward 3 Lower to firebox floor remove MODELS CCF3 CCI3 Lift the front of the baffle plate clear of the front supports Remove baf...

Page 9: ...be over emphasized as it is critical to your heater s performance The relevant moisture content wetness of wood is indicated in the following table Moisture Content Fuel Suitability Below 10 Very dry Wood burns but less efficiently as some moisture is needed for ideal combustion 10 18 Ideal Wood burns efficiently and economically 18 25 Wood will burn but less efficiently Above 25 Wood too wet to b...

Page 10: ...re any building code restrictions on the installation or use of the heater Shamic makes no representation of warranty regarding building code compliance and shall not be responsible for compliance therewith g Shamic will only accept claims under this warranty in strict accordance with the conditions set out below 5 Shamic Sheetmetal Aust Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any breakages of glass compo...

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