Revised February 2017
HEATING Ltd
years experience in heating manufacture
a. A minimum of 4m of the flue height is recommended for the correct flue draft. [i.e.4600mm minimum overall height from the (floor
protector) hearth]
b. In case of a pitched roof the chimney shall extend not less than 600mm above the highest point of the roof.
c. All parts of the chimney exposed to the outside air shall be suitably insulated in accordance with Tropicair Heating Ltd’s
recommendation.
d. Where possible install our Tropicair flue kit with the unit. (or a flue kit which complies with NZS7421:1990)
e. When deciding the position of the unit try to avoid unnecessary complications in the ceiling. i.e. rafters, beams, valleys and ridges.
600m
in.
a. The installation must comply with local council regulations.
b. It is recommended that the woodburner be installed by a registered plumber or a NZ Home Heating Association qualified
heating installer, who should work in accordance with good trade practice.
c. The unit should be installed in such a manner that parts are accessible for inspection and maintenance
d. A suitable fire extinguisher should be installed on the premises.
1000mm
900mm
1000 min. if clear
within
3000 of flue top
fig. 2
increase from 1000
min. until clear
within
increase as nec.
until nothing
within 3000 of
flue top
Installation Instructions for KOWHAI Mk3 (in accordance with AS/NZS2918:2001)
AUTHORISATION NUMBER: 090722
1. An ash hearth shall must be 300mm in front of the firebox and
100mm at each side. Measured as per AS/NZS2918:2001
2. A woodburner must have a minimum of 1 metre clearance in
front of any building structure or any other substantial
immovable object.
3. Minimum Corner hearth size 1120mm x 1120mm
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