This document is an installation and operation manual for Jayline freestanding wood fires, specifically models SS200L, SS280, SS300P, and SS600. It provides comprehensive information on the installation, safe operation, maintenance, and warranty of these wood heaters.
Function Description:
The Jayline wood fires are qualified solid fuel heater appliances designed to provide heating for residential spaces. They are intended to burn wood as fuel, offering an efficient and effective way to heat a home while also contributing to a certain lifestyle. The manual emphasizes innovation, energy efficiency, and lifestyle integration as core aspects of the Jayline brand. These fires are designed to be freestanding, meaning they are not built into a wall but stand independently, allowing for flexible placement within a room, provided the necessary clearances and flue system requirements are met.
Important Technical Specifications:
The installation of these fires must comply with the Installation Standard AS/NZS 2918:2001, as well as any additional local requirements. This standard dictates critical aspects such as flue system design, clearances to combustible materials, and overall safety.
- Flue System: The flue system is a critical component. The manual specifies that the flue pipe must penetrate the chimney minimum 3 fixings at each joint. The flue pipe penetrating the chimney must continue to the minimum length of 4.6m from the top of the floor protector to the cowl. Diagram 1 illustrates minimum height of flue system exit, showing that flue exiting more than 3 metres from the ridgeline must terminate no less than 1 metre above the roof penetration. For flues more than 2 metres above its highest fixing point, it must be stayed against high winds. The top of the flue pipe must be more than 2 metres above its highest fixing point.
- Floor Protector: A floor protector is required to shield the floor from heat and embers. It must be mechanically fixed to the floor by bolting or screwing. If installed on a concrete floor, it must be glued, and electrical wires present must be protected. The appliance can then be bolted to the floor protector with two 6mm x 50mm dynabolts.
- Baffle: The baffle is a component within the firebox that directs the flow of gases. It must be correctly positioned as far to the rear as possible before lighting the appliance for the first time.
- Clearances: The manual repeatedly stresses the importance of maintaining proper clearances to combustible materials. These clearances are specified in AS/NZS 4013:1999 and AS/NZS 2918:2001. Any modification of the heater that has not been approved in writing by the testing authority is considered to be in breach of the approval granted for compliance.
- Fuel Type: The fires are designed to burn wood. The manual provides detailed instructions on selecting and preparing firewood, emphasizing the use of dry, seasoned wood with a moisture content of 25% or less. Unseasoned or wet wood is discouraged as it leads to inefficient burning, increased creosote buildup, and reduced heat output.
Usage Features:
- Starting a New Fire: The manual provides a step-by-step guide for starting a fire, recommending small quantities of newspaper (uncoloured or coated), a packet of firelighters, and finely split, dry soft wood kindling. The process involves crumpling newspaper, placing kindling, and then adding larger pieces of wood as the fire establishes. The air control should be fully open to allow maximum airflow for ignition.
- Correct Operation: To achieve optimum performance, the manual advises burning the fire brightly for the first 3 hours to prevent creosote buildup. It also suggests opening all windows and doors while running the fire on high for up to 3 hours to ensure proper ventilation and prevent smoke from escaping into the room.
- Rekindling a Fire: When rekindling, the ashes should be raked evenly around the firebox. Small amounts of embers should remain. Kindling and small pieces of wood are then added to restart the fire. The air inlets should be fully open to allow maximum airflow.
- Air Control: The air control is crucial for managing the fire's intensity and burn rate. Opening the air control allows more oxygen, leading to a hotter, faster burn. Closing it reduces airflow, resulting in a slower, more controlled burn. The manual warns against closing the air control too quickly, as smoke can puff out.
- Fuel Load Geometry: The manual describes how to load the firebox for different burn characteristics.
- A Stacked Fuel Load: Recommended for a longer, more even burn. Pieces of firewood are arranged loosely in a crisscross pattern (loaded front to back), allowing air to circulate. This method provides maximum temperature and is more efficient.
- The Small, Hot Fire: Achieved by using small, hot fire technique, which involves burning smaller pieces of wood more frequently. This method is good for quick ignition and reaching high temperatures quickly.
- The Long-Burning Fire: Achieved by loading larger pieces of wood in a similar pattern to the small hot fire, using more pieces and larger pieces (especially the top layer). This method aims for a longer burn time, with air inlets partially open to maintain a clean-burning fire.
- Creosote Buildup Prevention: The manual emphasizes that preventing creosote buildup is crucial for safety and efficiency. This is achieved by burning dry wood, ensuring adequate airflow, and operating the heater at optimal temperatures. A hot fire burns off creosote, while a slow, smouldering fire encourages its formation.
- Improper Heater Firing Technique: The manual warns against smouldering fires, which produce excessive smoke and creosote. A smouldering fire is the single most common reason for smoke spillage and totally unnecessary.
Maintenance Features:
- Ash Removal: Ashes should be removed daily, especially in the morning, or when the fire is at its lowest. A metal container with a lid is recommended for ash disposal. The firebox should be cleaned approximately 40mm deep to ensure proper airflow and prevent damage to the base.
- Surfaces: Painted surfaces need to be cleaned with a damp cloth when the fire is cold.
- Firebox: The firebricks, top baffle, and interior surfaces are subject to considerable high temperatures and stress and will eventually need replacing.
- Doors: All gaskets used for wear and replace if necessary. Adjust door fitting if required.
- Lubrication: All moving parts should be lubricated with graphite grease every couple of months.
- Chimney Cleaning and Checking Flues: Flues should be cleaned at least once a year (or sooner) to avoid serious flue fires. The cleaning rate depends on the burning habits and the type of wood used. A professional chimney sweep is recommended. Flue systems should be checked at least once or twice a heating season for blockages or incorrect operation.
- Consumables: Certain parts of the Jayline fire are considered consumables and will degrade over time. These include baffles, fire bricks, air tubes, and glass and door ropes. These parts need to be replaced when they show signs of wear to maintain efficiency and prevent damage.
- Troubleshooting: The manual provides guidance on common issues such as wood burning only until charcoal remains (indicating something is wrong), firebricks being tan in colour (should be dark brown), steel parts in the firebox being bright to dark brown (never black and shiny), seasoned wood with proper loading arrangement still producing quick ignition of a new load of wood (bottom pieces should be flaming by the time the door is closed), glass door being clear (discoloured glass indicates that the wood is too wet or the air control has not been left open long enough), and the exhaust coming from the top of the flue system being clear or white (a plume of blue or grey smoke indicates smouldering, inefficient combustion, air pollution, and probably low operating temperatures).
- Bad Installation Design: Incorrect flue installation, resulting in low flue temperatures and low draught, can make a wood heater more likely to spill smoke. For example, flue systems that run up the outside wall of the house and are not correctly insulated can rob the heat from the flue and produce very little draught.
Warnings:
The manual includes a list of warnings to ensure efficient and safe operation:
- Do not use flammable liquids or aerosols to start or rekindle the fire.
- Do not use flammable liquids or aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance when it is operating.
- Do not store fuel within appliance installation clearances.
- Open air control before opening fire door.
- This appliance should not be operated with a cracked glass.
- This appliance should be maintained and operated at all times in accordance with these instructions.
- The use of preservative-treated wood or driftwood as a fuel can be hazardous.
Warranty:
Jayline offers a 10-year conditional warranty for their wood fires.
- Standard Warranty: This appliance is warranted for ten years, with the exception of the following: door seal, glass, glass seal, firebricks, secondary air systems, and removable baffle, which have a twelve-month warranty (parts only), provided it has been installed by a Home Heating Association registered installer, or an installer recognised by the Manufacturer.
- Conditions: The appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions and all relevant standards, regulations, and by-laws. The company is not liable for any consequential damage by a failure or defect covered by this warranty. All claims against this warranty must be directed first to the retailer of the store. Any repairs undertaken without the written authority of the Manufacturer will invalidate this warranty. If a Water Booster is fitted (Rural models only), it must be a Jayline Water Booster in order to be warranted. The warranty is only valid to the initial purchaser of the product.
- Exclusions: The 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, salt laden driftwood or any chemically treated wood or fuel of any kind, and other products such as flues or non genuine replacement parts.
- Procedure: If a defect occurs, contact your dealer and the part will be repaired or replaced at their option.
- Transferability: The warranty is non-transferable.
- Jayline reserves the right to change specifications or design of its product without prior notice.
The manual concludes with a warranty card for the customer to complete and return within 30 days of installation.
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