Aurora THE AETHER User manual

THE AETHER
INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
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PLANNING 1"
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DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS 2"
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INSTALLATION 3"
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USING THE AETHER 4"
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TESTING 5"
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We would like to thank you for your purchase of The Aether.The care and craftsmanship we put into each fire will give you trouble free
heating for many years to come."
For your safety, ensure you have read the operation guidelines prior to use. The Aether should be installed by a qualified professional.
Contact us for help finding an installer in your area. "
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Installation Process:
– Choose the position of firebox and flue ensuring that you follow the clearances described within this section"
– Install the suspension bracket "
– Install the external flue"
– Install the internal flue and engage the firebox"
– Ensure the floor has adequate protection"
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CAUTION: "
MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE-SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED, AURORA WOODFIRES SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE."
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1. PLANNING
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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•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 IDENTIFIABLE BY A COMPLIANCE PLATE WITH THE MARKING ‘TESTED TO AS/NZS 4013’.
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•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.
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Clearance Distance"
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Wall
Heat Shielding"
1. PLANNING CONTINUED
Clearance Distance"
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Wall
WALL MATERIAL
POSTION OF FIREBOX
CLEARANCE DISTANCE
Non combustible
Fixed
100mm
Non combustible
Rotating
100mm
Combustible
Fixed
700mm
Combustible
Rotating
1200mm
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 and also include materials that are behind non-combustible
material. Timber frames behind gyprock are considered combustible."
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IMPORTANT:
Frames must also be considered. Timber window frames must be treated as
combustible surfaces. Aluminium frames can be treated as non-
combustible surfaces
MINIMUM CLEARANCE – INTERNAL
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WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
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THE AETHER"
•Stainless steel ball bearing 360
degree rotation system"
•Flue custom length with damper"
•Material: 4mm Steel"
•Finish: high temperature coating
system. Resistant to 650 degrees"
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MATTE BLACK
A range of other colours are
available on request. For more
information visit our website:
www.aurorawoodfires.com
Firebox diameter
900mm
Firebox weight
55kg
Flue diameter
165mm
Flue weight
12kg/
meter
Standard bracket
weight
23kg
External flue kit
Triple skin
6/8/10
inch
2. DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
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3.1 Installing the suspension bracket
•The bracket must be structurally secured within the roof as
shown in the diagram "
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•The largest cylinder must project down from the ceiling by at
least 150mm (BCA requirement) unless the ceiling is made
from a non-combustible material such as concrete."
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•You must leave a 25mm clearance gap between the bracket
and the ceiling. This gap will be covered by the ceiling
Flange."
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•12mm ventilation gap between the plasterboard and the
ceiling flange"
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•25mm minimum clearance from the triple skin flue to any
combustible material within the roof space"
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3. INSTALLATION
FLAT ROOF INSTALLATION
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PITCHED ROOF INSTALLATION (Custom Made Bracket)
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
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PITCHED ROOF INSTALLATION
3.2 Positioning the external flue
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1. Ensure the triple skin flue is installed as per Australian standards (see diagrams below).
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
60cm"
60cm"
1 meter"
5 m"
The top of the flue must be 60cm higher than the
highest point of the roof. Alternatively, there must be a
minimum distance of 5 meters from any higher section
of roof.
The minimum height of the flue
system further than 5 meters from
the highest point of the roof shall
be 1 meter above roof penetration.
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The top of the flue must be 60cm above the roofline. Alternatively, there must be a
minimum distance of 5 meters from any higher section of roof.
FLAT ROOF INSTALLATION (LESS THAN 5% PITCH)
60cm
60cm
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
1 meter
5m
The minimum height of the flue
system further than 5 meters from
the highest point of the roof shall
be 1 meter above roof penetration.
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3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
3.3 Assembling the external flue
IMPORTANT
•CRIMPS ON 6 INCH STAINLESS FLUE
TO POINT DOWN.
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•CRIMPS ON 8 & 10 INCH FLUE TO
POINT UP."
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•POP RIVET ALL JOINTS WITH 1/8 “
MONEL RIVETS
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IMPORTANT:"
•The first 6 inch stainless flue has an adaptor
connected to it. "
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•PLEASE REFER TO 3.4 FOR A STEP BY STEP
GUIDE TO INSTALLING FIRST LENGTH OF 6
INCH FLUE.
FlueCube anti
down draught cowl.
Dropbox
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Grub
Screws
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
3.4 Installing The Internal Lower Active Flue & The 6 Inch Stainless Flue Adaptor.
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The lower active flue is delivered with 50mm extra length to allow for small changes to
set the correct firebox height.
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1. First position the lower active flue inside the suspension bracket to obtain the correct
height. The height is measured from the bottom lip of the firebox opening to the floor or to
the top of the floor protector. See ‘3.7 Floor Protection’ for height specifications."
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2. Once the desired height is achieved tighten the 6 grub screws. Use a level to ensure that
the flue is perfectly vertical and the grub screws are tight."
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3. Install the first 6 inch stainless flue which has the adaptor connected to it (use sealant/
cement to ensure a good seal). Push the the 6 inch stainless flue into the top of the lower
active flue as far as it will go until it bottoms out."
6 inch stainless flue
Crimp ends
Adaptor
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3.5 THE FLUE CUBE COWL
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
About The Flue Cube
The FlueCube is a high quality stainless steel chimney cowl. The FlueCube is rain
proof, bird proof, wind proof, snow proof and self-cleaning, providing low resin
wood is burned."
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The FlueCube’s unique design enables the fire to burn wood more efficiently
leaving mostly just ash after the fire has burnt down."
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As well as being a highly effective anti downdraught cowl, the FlueCube is free of
moving parts, meaning that it won't wear out."
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The FlueCube will help to keep your flue clean, providing you burn dry, low resin
content wood, however, we recommend that your flue is inspected and cleaned
regularly to maintain optimum performance."
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How It Works&
The FlueCube works by creating a vacuum on the flue. It is therefore essential
that it fits well on to the triple skinned flue system."
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Using patented cyclone technology, smoke and carbon emissions are dramatically
reduced. You will also find that the FlueCube makes your fire much easier to light
and will slow the rate at which the fire burns fuel due to improved efficiency."
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3.5 continued
Installing The FlueCube Cowl.
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The inner 6 inch flue needs to sit 110mm
above the 8 & 10 inch flues.
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1. Locate the spacer between the 8 & 10
inch flues. Push firmly down until it seats
properly."
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2. Push the FlueCube down until it rests on
the top of the spacer."
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3. Attach the outer clamp to secure the
10 inch outer flue
6 inch inner flue
Top spacer bracket
FlueCube Cowl
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
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3.6 Engaging The Firebox
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Assemble the shaft & bearing system in the following order:"
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1. Push the thrust bearing over the shaft."
2. Engage the firebox. If firebox is to be locked insert locking plates
before engaging. See over page."
3. Push the second bearing over the shaft."
4. Push the bearing cap over the second bearing."
5. Tighten the first 16mm nut. If necessary back the nut off
slightly until the firebox rotates freely.
6. Tighten the second 16mm nut against the first."
7. Insert the split pin.
Item NO.
PART NUMBER
QTY
1
Pivot-Upper Plate
1
2
Ball Bearing Shaft
1
3
Pivot Lower plate
1
4
Stainless Thrust Bearing
2
5
Ball Bearing Cap
1
6
16mm Nut
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3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT
Ensure the threaded shaft DOES
NOT KNOCK against the firebox
when engaging.
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THIS CAN DAMAGE THE THREAD.
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The firebox MUST BE LIFTED
PARALLEL when engaging.
NOTE: The bearings are
shipped in the correct order
on the shaft.
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Locking Plates
To secure the firebox in a fixed position
please install the locking plates as shown.
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
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3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
3.7 Floor protection
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•You will require a hearth to protect any combustible floor beneath the
firebox. Your floor protection must extend 30cm beyond the diameter of
the firebox in all directions."
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•If installed directly on combustible material, the floor protector must be
made of a 30mm thick sheet of material with a thermal conductivity of a
0.21W/m.K. Non-combustible finishes can be applied to the floor
protector (tiles, steel sheet, light concrete, etc)."
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•If the combustible floor is installed on concrete, you can replace the
combustible material with a non-combustible material laid directly onto
the concrete."
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•See over page for height specifications.
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Joist
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
FLOOR PROTECTOR LOCATION
FLOOR PROTECTOR DETAILS
Floor protector laid directly onto
timber floor
30mm thick material with thermal
conductivity of 0.21w/m.k.
Floor protector laid directly onto
timber joist
as above
Floor protector laid directly onto
concrete, with combustible floor
surrounding it
as above
Note: Non combustible finishes can be applied
to the floor protector, e.g. tiles, stone, metal.
Floor
Floor protector"
30cm"
30cm"
650mm
3.7 Floor protection - continued
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4.1 What you should burn
•Maximum load capacity: No more than four large logs (not exceeding 110mm in diameter) at a time."
•Untreated, air dried hardwood "
•Split logs with a humidity content of less than 20%"
4.2 Do not burn
•Trash"
•Painted plastic "
•Coated or preservative treated wood"
•Waste or black coal "
•Inflammable liquids "
•Fire gels "
•Moist wood with a residual humidity content of more than 20% (this may cause soothing of the chimney)."
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4. USING THE AETHER
IMPORTANT: "
•Misuse may lead to unhealthy and environmentally harmful emissions and will void any warranty or guarantee."
•Burning only seasoned hardwood helps to protect the environment and lower emissions."
WARNING:
•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 HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES."
CAUTION: "
•THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS."
•THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS."
•DO NOT TOUCH THE FIREBOX OR FLUE WHEN HOT."
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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY & THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR FIRE
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4.3 High Temperature Stove Paint Initial Firing Process
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Your stove has been painted with the highest quality coating used in"
the heating appliance industry. We have selected Stove"
Bright® brand coatings because the product has been proven durable,"
colourfast, and beautiful at temperatures to 650 degrees celsius."
Stove Bright® high temperature paint has been air dried creating a quality coating."
To optimise the performance of the coating, and to maximise its durability, it needs"
to go through a heating process. "
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Your fire is delivered to you already cured in a curing oven, which greatly reduces the smoke & odours associated with
the initial burn. However the paint will still continue to settle over the first few burns. Therefore it is important that you
follow the initial burn instructions to maximise the life of your paint and for your own comfort and safety.
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This process is explained on the next page and"
should be followed as closely as possible during the first burn of your"
new suspended fireplace. Once this initial firing process is successfully"
completed, the coating will bond to the metal with a colourfast finish"
that will last for years"
4. USING THE AETHER
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4.3 High Temperature Stove Paint Initial Firing Process - continued
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Do the following BEFORE you fire the stove for the first two times:"
1. Ventilate: Open doors and windows in the room with the stove."
To speed dissipation of odour from the initial firing process,"
you can place a fan in the room to move the air."
2. Vacate: The fumes from the initial heating process are non-toxic,"
but may be uncomfortable for babies, small children, pregnant"
women, elderly, pets, or anyone with breathing difficulties."
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INITIAL FIRING PROCESS
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1. Slowly bring the stove to a medium burn, about 205°C, for"
about 45 minutes."
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2. Increase the burn temperature to a hot burn, about 315°C, for"
an additional 45-60 minutes."
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NOTE: During the initial firing process there are changes in the paint"
causing it to give offan odour and some visible smoke. The fumes can be unpleasant."
Ventilate and vacate the room to avoid discomfort. "
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Repeat this process twice. Once these burns are complete there will be no odour or smoke"
the next time the stove is fired.
4. USING THE AETHER
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