INSTALLATION - GENERAL NOTES
Before Beginning
Before beginning the installation of your wood
heater, you should note the following
precautions:
It is strongly recommended that a
certified/qualified installer perform the
installation.
You may need to get council approval prior to
installation.
You should also check with your insurer for
any requirements they may have.
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WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE-
SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918 AND
THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR
CODES.
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WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
S H A L L C O M P L Y W I T H T H E
RE QU IR EMENTS O F AS/NZS 4013
W H E R E R E Q U I R E D B Y T H E
REGULATORY AUTHORITY I.E. THE
APPLIANCE SHALL BE IDENTIFIABLE BY
A COMPLIANCE PLATE WITH THE
MARKING TESTED TO AS/NZS 4013.
WARNING: 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.
CAUTION: CRACKED AND BROKEN
COMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS PANELS OR
CERAMIC TILES, MAY RENDER THE
INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
The correct flue system is critical to the
performance of your wood heater. It must either
be tested with the heater or be a default flue kit.
We recommend you use a Maxiheat Default Flue
Kit.
Flue Installation
CAUTION: MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE-
SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT
S O U R C E S O R M O D I F Y I N G T H E
D I M E N S I O N A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N O F
C O M P O N E N T S M A Y R E S U L T I N
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH
A C T I O N I S C O N S I D E R E D , T H E
MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED
IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.
Flue Height Requirements
Your flue must extend the required height above
your roof to promote sufficient draught. If the flue
is not high enough, the heater will not draw
properly causing smoke to spill back into the
room.
The minimum height of the active flue must be
4.6m in length measured from the hearth plate to
the flue termination point. The flue must extend
at least 1m out of the roof. The flue must clear
any ridge or obstruction within a 3m radius by a
minimum of 1m.
For very steep roofs (45° or steeper) it is often
impractical to get above the highest point. The
use of an anti-downdraft cowl is advisable.
On flat roofs, the flue must extend a minimum of
1.5m.
There are other variables that can affect draught
(eg trees or tall buildings nearby). If you have the
correct flue height and still have problems,
consult your dealer.
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