Aurora THE AETHER User manual

www.aurorasuspendedres.com
[phone] | 4/1 Simmons Street | Ballina NSW 2478, Australia

CONTENTS
1. PLANNING 03
INTRODUCTION 04
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 05
FLUE POSTION 06
2. DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS 09
THE AETHER 10
THE HEARTH 11
MINIMUM TOTAL FLUE LENGTH 12
3. INSTALLATION 13
SUSPENSION BRACKET 14
LOWER FLUE 17
FLUE ADAPTOR 19
EXTERNAL FLUE 20
FIREBOX 22
FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIREMENTS 24
BIOETHANOL FIREPLACE 26
BIOETHANOL - WOOD HYBRID 28
FOR INSTALLERS 29
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 30
4. CARING FOR YOUR PAINT 31
INITIAL START UP 32
CLEANING & MAINTAINING YOUR PAINT 34
CARING FOR YOUR OUTDOOR FIREPLACE 35
5. OPERATION 37
WOOD BURNING 38
6. CERTIFICATION & WARRANTY 44
We would like to thank you for your purchase of an Aurora Suspended
Fire. The care and craftsmanship we put into each re will give you
trouble free heating for many years to come.

1.
PLANNING

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!Mixing of appliance or ue-system
components from different sources or
modifying the dimensional specication
of components may result in hazardous
conditions. Where such action is
considered, Aurora res should be
consulted in the rst instance.
INTRODUCTION
planning
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For your safety, ensure you have read
the operation guidelines prior to use.
Your re should be installed by a qualied
professional. Refer to our website for
assistance nding an installer in your area:
www.aurorasuspendedres.com/support/
nd-installer/
INSTALATION PROCESS
1. Choose the position of rebox and
ue ensuring that you follow the
clearances described within this
section
2. Install the suspension bracket
3. Install the internal ue
4. Install the ue adaptor
5. Install the external ue & anti-
down draught cowl
6. Engage the rebox
7. Ensure the oor has adequate
protection
WARNING
·The appliance and ue system shall
be installed in accordance with AS/
NZS 2918 and the appropriate
requirements of the relevant
building code or codes.
·Appliances installed in accordance
with this standard shall comply
with the requirements of AS/
NZS 4013 where required by
the regulatory authority, i.e. The
appliance shall be identiable by a
compliance plate with the marking
‘tested to AS/NZS 4013’.
·Any modication 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.

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CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLES
A combustible surface is anything that can burn (i.e.
plaster, wall paper, wood, fabrics etc.)These surfaces
are not limited to those that are visible, but also
include materials that are behind non-combustible
material. Timber frames behind gyprock are considered
combustible.
important
Window frames must also be considered. Timber
window frames must be treated as combustible surfaces.
Aluminium frames can be treated as non-combustible
rEDUCinG CLEaranCE to
ComBUStiBLES
Please refer to the ‘Help’
section of our website for
further information on
reducing clearances safely.
WALL
WALL
FLUE
FIREBOX
Wall Material Postion
of Firebox
Firebox to
Combustible
Ceiling Dropbox
to Combustible
Flue to
Combustible
Non-Combustible Fixed 100mm 25mm 100mm
Non-Combustible Rotating 100mm 25mm 100mm
Combustible Fixed 700mm 25mm 700mm
Combustible Rotating 1200mm 25mm 700mm

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FLUE POSITION
FLUE HEIGHTS AND TERMINATION
The minimum ue height recommended for optimum
performance of our replaces is 4.5 m from the top of the
rebox to the top of the external ue. It is best to position
the ue so that it goes straight up as near to the roof ridge
as possible. The diagram over page shows the minimum
ue discharge heights and positions for all wood burning
and multi fuel applications.
In some cases, particularly when ues are towards
the bottom of a sloping roof or at the eaves, it may
be necessary to increase the ue height above these
minimum mandatory requirements. The reason for this is
to clear pressure zones created by wind hitting the roof
and nearby structures, like trees, which may interfere
with the up draught required by the appliance or re.
Tall ues may need bracing, always consult your installer
for advice.
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POSITIONING THE EXTERNAL FLUE
FLAT ROOF INSTALLATION
Less than 5%
1. The top of the ue must be 60cm above the rooine.
Alternatively, there must be a minimum distance of 3
meters from any higher section of roof.
2. Ensure the triple skin ue is installed as per Australian
standards (see diagrams below).

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The minimum height of the
ue system further than 3
meters from the highest point
of the roof shall be 1 meter
above roof penetration.
60cm
3m
1m
60cm

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planning
The minimum height of
the ue system further
than 3 meters from the
highest point of the roof
shall be 1 meter above roof
penetration.
»PITCHED ROOF INSTALLATION
1. The top of the ue must be 60cm above the
rooine. Alternatively, there must be a minimum
distance of 3 meters from any higher section of roof.
2. Ensure the triple skin ue is installed as per
Australian standards (see diagrams below).
60cm
3m
1m

2.
DIMENSIONS
& SPECIFICATIONS

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THE AETHER
dimensions & specifications
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FEATURES
·Stainless steel ball bearing 360
degree rotation system
·Custom ue length with damper
·Material: 4mm Steel or Stainless
Steel
·Finish: high temperature coating
system.
·Heat Output: 8.2kW
·Colour: matte black (A range of
other colours are available on
request. For more information visit
our website.)
Firebox diameter 900mm
Firebox weight 55kg
Flue diameter 165mm
Flue weight 12kg/meter
Standard bracket weight 23kg
External ue kit Triple skin
6/8/10 inch
Grate 22kg
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
172mm
165mm
900mm
842mm

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THE HEARTH
FEATURES
·Stainless steel ball bearing 360
degree rotation system
·Flue custom length with damper
·Material: 4mm Steel or Stainless
Steel
·Finish: high temperature coating
system.
·Heat Output: 7.2kW
·Colour: matte black (A range of
other colours are available on
request. For more information visit
our website.)
Firebox diameter 900mm
Firebox weight 55kg
Flue diameter 165mm
Flue weight 12kg/meter
Standard bracket weight 23kg
External ue kit Triple skin
6/8/10 inch
Grate 12kg
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
165mm
900mm
230mm
600mm

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dimensions & specifications
2
MINIMUM TOTAL
FLUE LENGTH
SUSPENSION
BRACKET/DROP BOX
LOWER ACTIVE FLUE
DAMPER HANDLE
INTERNAL ROTATION ASSEMBLY
FIREBOX
GRATE
ASH REMOVAL TRAY
The minimum total ue length (lower & external triple
skin ue combined) is 4.5 metres measured from the
point the rebox joins the ue to the top of the triple
skin ue.

3.
INSTALATION

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SUSPENSION BRACKET
FLAT ROOF INSTALLATION
·The bracket must be structurally secured within
the roof as shown in the diagram
·The largest cylinder must protrude down from the
ceiling by at least 25mm unless the ceiling is made
from a noncombustible material such as concrete.
·You must leave a 25mm clearance gap between
the bracket and the ceiling. This gap will be
covered by the ceiling cover plate.
·12mm ventilation gap between the plasterboard
and the ceiling cover plate.
·25mm minimum clearance from the triple skin ue
to any combustible material within the roof space.
Aurora Suspended Fireplaces are suitable for almost any
installation, below are examples of what is possible.
·Outdoor replace on a covered deck
·2 story through both levels installation
·2 storey through lower level and out up the side of
the house with an offset
·Pitched roof with open beams
·Cathedral ceilings
·Single story
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THE LARGEST CYLINDER MUST
PROTRUDE DOWN FROM THE
CEILING BY AT LEAST 25mm
UNLESS THE CEILING IS MADE
FROM A NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE
CEILING COVER PLATE
12mm VENTILATION GAP
BETWEEN PLASTERBOARD
AND CEILING COVER PLATE
CONNECTOR IN THE TOP
OF THE LOWER ACTIVE FLUE
SUPPORT TO SPAN ACROSS
CEILING JOISTS
LOWER ACTIVE FLUE
CEILING
25
25 25

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PITCHED ROOF INSTALLATION
Custom Made
For pitched ceilings we have 5 bracket sizes which your
installer will adjust to achieve the exact angle for your
installation.
·Up to a 5 degree pitch = Flat bracket
·5 to 15 degree pitch = 10 degree bracket
·15 to 25 degree pitch = 20 degree bracket
·25 to 35 degree pitch = 30 degree bracket
·35 to 45 degree pitch = 40 degree bracket
A custom bracket is available for anything larger than a
45 degree pitch. When installing the bracket, it is very
important that the bracket is sitting plumb.
The installer may need to chock up one side of the
bracket, with non combustible material i.e. cement sheet.
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LENGHT TO SUIT
PITCH OF ROOF
CEILING
CEILING
COVER PLATE
12mm
25mm
25mm

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LOWER FLUE
LOWER FLUE LENGTHS
We supply the lower ue in the standard sizes listed
below. The extra length will be pushed up into the drop
box, enabling you to set the correct distance of the rebox
to the oor.
FLUE LENGTHS
1.6m 2.75
1.8m 3.0m
2.0m 3.25m
2.25m 3.5m
2.5m Custom
Sizes above 3.5m will come in
two pieces, with an internal
joiner.
INSTALLING A TWO PIECE LOWER ACTIVE FLUE
Lower active ues over 3.5 metres are supplied in two parts
and are joined internally with a ue connector. This assists
installers in achieving a safe and successful installation.
Do not attempt to join these prior to attaching to the
suspension bracket.
1. Attach the upper piece to the suspension bracket rst
2. When this is in place attach the lower part.
INSTALLING THE INTERNAL LOWER ACTIVE FLUE
The lower active ue is delivered with additional length to
allow for small changes to set the correct rebox height.
1. First position the lower active ue inside the
suspension bracket to obtain the correct height.

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2. For aesthetic reasons the lower ue should
be positioned with the seam facing away from
the front of the re (this wont be possible for
installations in the centre of the room). As you
are facing the re the ue damper will be on the
right hand side of the ue. For a centrally placed
installation position the seam on the side which
will be least visible.
3. Once the desired height is achieved tighten the 6
grub screws. Use a level to ensure that the ue is
perfectly vertical.
important
Lower ue pushed
up a minimum
200mm into the
dropbox (200mm
measurement taken
from the point the
lower ue enters the
dropbox connector).
Mark the ue with
chalk to assist with
this.
LOWER FLUE
INSERTED MINUMUM
200MM FROM BOTTOM
OF DROPBOX CONNECTOR
GRUB SCREWS
ONCE THE 6 GRUBS
SCREWS ARE TIGHTENED,
THE LOWER FLUE IS
SECURE AND WILL
NOT MOVE
AETHER: 1020mm
HEARTH: 1090mm
DROPBOX
CONNECTOR
MINIMUM 200mm
FLOOR OR FLOOR PROTECTOR

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FLUE ADAPTOR
INSTALLING THE ADAPTOR
1. Push the the adaptor into the top of the lower
active ue as far as it will go until it bottoms out.
Use high temperature silicon sealant to ensure a
good seal.
2. Install the triple skin ue into the dropbox next.
important
You must use high
temperature sealant
as regular sealant will
melt.
DROPBOX
ADAPTOR

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ASSEMBLING THE EXTERNAL FLUE*
·Crimps on 6 inch stainless ue to point down.
·Crimps on 8 & 10 inch ue to point up.
·The rst 6 inch stainless ue has the adaptor
connected to it.
MINIMUM TOTAL FLUE LENGTH
Minimum total ue length (lower & external triple skin
ue combined) is 4.5 metres for optimal performance.
EXTERNAL FLUE
ANTI DOWN
DRAUGHT COWL
6” STAINLESS STEEL
FLUE PIPE (HOT PIPE)
8” GALVANISED STEEL
INTERMEDIATE PIPE
10” GALVANISED STEEL
OUTER PIPE OPTIONAL
COLORBOND AVAILABLE
ROOF FLASHING
(NOT SUPPLIED BY AURORA)
DROPBOX
ADAPTOR
25mm
MINUMUM
*Please refer to page 20
for a step by step guide to
installing rst length of 6
inch ue.