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Fisher hanmer

FREE STANDING WOOD FIRE

INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

JANUARY 2014

www.fisherstoves.co.nz

Summary of Contents for HANMER

Page 1: ...Fisher Hanmer FREE STANDING WOOD FIRE INSTALLATION OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS JANUARY 2014 www fisherstoves co nz ...

Page 2: ...and emissions performance can be affected by altering the fire no modifications are allowed without the written permission from the manufacturer INSTALLATION 1 Unpack the fire and check that there is no damage 2 Ascertain the position of the roof penetration for the flue system A correctly installed flue system will normally prevent down draught problems during windy weather and eliminate smoke sp...

Page 3: ...see diagram 1 below Where the top of the flue pipe is more than 2 metres above its highest fixing point it must be stayed against high winds 9 Drill and fix flue system into flue spigot rear with stainless steel self tapping screws 10 Drill and secure the fire to the floor protector using the two holes in the rear legs of the fire FITTING SEISMIC RESTRAINT The Floor Protector must be mechanically ...

Page 4: ...ED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 4 C AUTION CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS e g GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC BRICKS MAY RENDER THE INSTALLATION UNSAFE Any variation from these installation instructions or any doubts about them must be checked against the requirements of the AS NZS 2918 2001 Water Booster Installation Installation instructions supplied separately with booster ...

Page 5: ...d 4 Seasoned firewood split into a range of piece sizes to be loaded front to back The first step is to crumple half a dozen sheets of newspaper and put them just inside the firebox The amount of newspaper you need will depend on the firebox size and the dryness and fineness of the kindling you are using The drier and finer the kindling the less newspaper you need Many people make the mistake of u...

Page 6: ...tity of glowing embers to work with place at least three and preferably more than five pieces of small firewood on the embers loaded front to back Open the air inlets fully and close the door If everything is just right fast ignition of the new load should be expected Allow the fire to burn with bright turbulent flames until the wood is completely alight This usually takes between 15 and 30 minute...

Page 7: ...ong the length of the pieces of wood loaded front to back The next layer should be stacked as per the loading geometry Open the air inlet to produce a hot bright fire After approximately 15 20 minutes the air supply can be reduced slightly as the fire progresses but never enough to extinguish the flames When only charcoal remains the air supply can be reduced further to prevent cooling the ember b...

Page 8: ...ood burns it should be flaming until only charcoal remains If there are no flames something is wrong 2 Firebricks in the firebox should be grey in colour never black 3 Steel parts in the firebox should be light to dark brown never black and shiny 4 With seasoned wood correct air settings and proper loading arrangement you should expect quick ignition of a new load of wood the bottom pieces should ...

Page 9: ...essary By using the suggestions on proper firing technique earlier in this document you will be able to avoid these smouldering fires PURCHASING FIREWOOD The quality of the firewood you burn can have a dramatic effect on the efficiency and operation of the fire The main factors that affect the burning characteristics of firewood are moisture content tree species and piece size The moisture content...

Page 10: ...the Warranty Page 14 Fisher Wood Fire Maintenance To keep your fire burning clean and efficient it is important that you carry out regular maintenance General maintenance checks should include the following ASH REMOVAL Due to the high efficiency of your Fisher fire ash removal should only be necessary every few weeks Ashes can be removed easily through the fire door when the fire is at its lowest ...

Page 11: ...excessively blocked or requires frequent cleaning advice should be sought to investigate the installation and the operation of the fire Flue pipes can deteriorate very quickly with incorrect firing CONSUMABLES Some parts of your Fisher fire are considered consumable They are designed to be replaced as they will degrade over time The life of the consumables will vary depending on Frequency of use H...

Page 12: ...E FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THE FIRE WHEN IT IS OPERATING WARNING DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN FIRE INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING OPEN AIR CONTROL BEFORE OPENING FIRE DOOR CAUTION THIS FIRE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH A CRACKED GLASS C AUTION THIS FIRE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION THE USE OF PRESERVATIVE TREATED W...

Page 13: ...essary At the same time any other minor potential problems can be detected and corrected before they turn into major ones We think this is a small price to pay to ensure your fire is kept in peak condition There is no doubt in our minds that you will extend the life of your fire We select only certain companies to act as our Fisher dealers They must have high standards and be able to provide a tot...

Page 14: ...er Booster is fitted it must be a Fisher Hanmer Water Booster in order to be warranted The warranty is only valid to the initial purchaser of the product Exclusions This warranty does not cover damage caused by Mishandling misuse abuse alteration Normal wear and tear Work done by others such as installers plumbers or chimney sweeps The burning of household rubbish coal particle board or the like s...

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