Firenzo woodfires Kompact ag series Operating instructions

Kompact AG Installaon—November 2018

Please read this booklet and keep for future reference for the safe

installation and operation of your:

Kompact AG & RURAL

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE

AG = Air Guard (clean air – Environment Canterbury & Ministry for the Environment approved)

AG - AUTHORISATION NUMBER 122076

This Fire must be installed by someone competent to do so, Firenzo recommend the use of a NZ

Home Heating Association, solid fuel appliance installation technician (SFAIT), or other suitably

qualified person. The Fire and Flue System must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS2918. All

Installations must be in accordance with these instructions. Consult with the building authority

having jurisdiction to determine the need for a permit prior to commencing the installation. Failure to

follow these instructions may also void your fire insurance and warranty.

The AG Fire has been tested to Appendix E & B of the joint Australia/New Zealand standard

2918:2001.

The AG Fire conforms with ECAN Requirements.

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INDEX

PAGE: ITEM: TOPIC:

31Warnings

42Installation Responsibilities

43 MASONRY FIREPLACE - Floor Protector Requirements

53A Solid Concrete Floor

63B Heat Sensitive Floor

74 Mantel Clearances

85 Assembly Instructions

9 & 10 6Typical Insulation Requirements

11 7 Insert Flue System - Masonry Fireplace

12 8Insert Flue System - Zero Clearance Box

13 Minimum Height of Flue System

14—22 9ZERO CLEARANCE BOX—( Built-In Fire Canopy)

23 10 Floor Protection Requirements

24 11 Mantel Clearances

25 12 Installation of Kaowool & ISB Insulation in a Built– in Canopy

26 13 Assembly Instructions Zero Clearance Box - (Built-In Fire Canopy)

27 & 28 14 KOMPACT with ATHENA Fascia

29 & 30 KOMPACT with DECO Fascia

31 & 32 KOMPACT with DIVA Fascia

33 & 34 KOMPACT with FORTE Fascia

35 - 37 KOMPACT with PLAZA 780mm & 1000mm Fascia

38 15 Operating Instructions

39 Operating Instructions

40 16 Operating Instructions

41 17 & 18 Operating Instructions

42—45 19 Warranties

Your Warranties Registration Card is enclosed, please complete and return to us.

Under our policy of continuous product improvement, Firenzo reserves the right to alter specification or

product from that shown.

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1. WARNINGS

This Fire should be maintained and operated at all times in accordance with these instructions.

The Kompact AG & RURAL are tested to N.Z. Standards AS/NZS 2918:2001.

If this Fire is incorrectly installed a house fire may result. For your safety follow the installation

instructions carefully.

Do NOT connect the Fire to a chimney serving another Fire.

Although the exterior of the Fire may appear cool, contact with the Fire may cause burns; warn

children and others of the possibility of injury should they touch the Fire.

Do NOT dry clothing or unseasoned wood directly in contact with the Fire

Keep all household combustible materials at least 600mm away from front of the Fire. This

includes clothing, furniture, wood, newspaper, plastic, matches, etc.

Do not use FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS or AEROSOLS in the vicinity of this FIRE when it is operating.

Use caution when reloading with fuel. Do NOT attempt to load fuel into the Fire when the fire

inside the stove is at or near its peak.

Do NOT burn large quantities of paper or combustible material that would create an extremely

hot/quick fire.

Do NOT burn highly coloured paper or brochures (junk mail).

USE ONLY DRY WOOD (25% or less moisture content). AVOID BURNING WET OR GREEN

WOOD.

The use of preservative treated wood as a fuel can be hazardous.

Timber treated with copper chromium and arsenic type preservatives will leave toxic residues in

the ash, firebox or within the flue, timber offcuts from building construction will often contain boric

salts. The combustion of this material over prolonged periods can produce adverse effects on

refractory lining in solid fuel Fires. Emission of poisonous gases can also be experienced with the

burning of treated wood.

Driftwood with salt content will also cause rapid deterioration of the Fire and should not be used.

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2. INSTALLATION RESPONSIBILITIES

WARNING: The Fire and Flue system must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS

2918:2001 and the appropriate requirements of the relevant NZ Building Code or Codes. If

the flue system has been AS/NZS 2918:2001 Appendix F tested by the flue system

manufacturer then their specifications for the installation of the flue system must be

adhered to.

Any modification of the Fire 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: Mixing of Fire or Flue-system components from different sources or

modifying the dimensional specification of components may result in hazardous

conditions. Where such action is considered, the manufacturer should be consulted in the

first instance.

Strict adherence to these instructions will meet these standards. Any variation from these

installation instructions or any doubt about them must be checked against the

requirements of the standards.

Please leave this manual with the owner when installation is complete.

KOMPACT ZERO CLEARANCE BOX

IN A MASONRY FIREPLACE OR ENCLOSURE

3. FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

AS/NZ2918 Section 3.3 states that if the Fire is to be placed on or within 500mm of heat

sensitive materials in the floor, then a floor protector will be required. This floor

protector shall extend under the Fire and not less than 300mm beyond the front of the fuel

loading or ash removal openings. The width of the floor protector shall be not less than the

width of the Fire and shall extend not less than 200mm from each side of the fuel loading

or ash removal openings unless it forms an abutment with a wall or heatshield at a lesser

distance.

The Fire and floor protector must be fixed to the floor for seismic restraint. Anchor points

for the Fire are provided through the 2 front feet of the Fire.

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3A. FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIREMENTS

SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR

If the Fire is to be installed onto a SOLID concrete floor protector (hearth) that has no

heat sensitive materials in its construction it must meet the following MINIMIUM

dimension as marked A & B from above.

A 300mm from breast of fire to outer edge of concrete floor protector (hearth)

B 30mm from heat sensitive floor to upper edge of concrete floor protector (hearth)

The minimum width of floor protector must be 820mm and/or 410mm from the centre of

the Fire.

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Dimensions A & B from above diagram must meet the following schedule:

B HEIGHT (mm) A FROM FIRE BREAST

Level Ømm 500mm

30mm 376mm

40mm 355mm

50mm 300mm

Minimum width of floor protector must be 820mm and/or 410mm from centre of Fire.

Before installing your Firenzo Kompact it is important to check the condition of your masonry

chimney. Ensure any cracks are sealed, loose masonry repaired and the chimney swept.

Check the dimensions of your fireplace opening are adequate to accept the new Fire .

Existing linings may need to be removed.

The Fire must be installed on a level non-combustible base.

An Insulated Floor Protector

(Hearth) must consist of a

minimum of 20mm of

Insulation board (Promatech

H, Eterpan LD, Pacbld-Pro or

product of similar thermal

resistance) and tiles/slate or

similar with sealed joints on top

surface to protect from spilt

ash/embers.

3B. FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIREMENTS

HEAT SENSITIVE FLOORS

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4. MANTEL CLEARANCES

If the mantel shelf on your masonry fireplace is of a combustible material the minimum

distance from the floor protector is as follows. This may be reduced if a Firenzo

Kompact deflector is fitted.

A Unprotected B With Firenzo Deflector

Kompact Diva 975mm N/A

Kompact Forte 975mm 915mm

Kompact Athena 1100mm 915mm

Kompact Deco 1225mm 915mm

Kompact Plaza 1225mm 915mm

SIDE PILLAR CLEARANCE

The minimum clearance from the side of the fascia to any heat sensitive material must be

5mm providing the material does NOT protrude more than 150mm.

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1 Carefully remove all packaging.

2The firebox front when installed must be flush with the finished fireplace surround

and on a level base of the same height as the finished floor protector. This may be

achieved by using a concrete mix to level the base.

3Slide the firebox into the opening so that the outer casing return folds are flush with

the finished fireplace surround.

4It is important to anchor the fire box down in case of movement. Restraint points

are provided through the fires two front legs.

5Install Flue as per instructions on page 11 - 13.

6Now that the firebox and flue are in position, place 25mm white Kaowool

blanket (supplied) on top of casing.

7As this fire sources its combustion air from the chimney cavity/enclosure, the Fire

MUST be sealed around the front between the casing and the masonry. This

is achieved by packing the yellow ISB insulation supplied between the

casing and the masonry at the FRONT ONLY to maximum depth of 80mm. As

shown on pages 9 and 10.

8 Assemble and fit the fascia as per instructions on the relevant pages 27 - 37.

NOTE:

In the case of some insert fires into existing masonry fireplaces it may be

necessary to install additional ventilation into the chimney cavity as per

AS/NZ 2918 3.4.1.2 to assist air flow into the fire. This ventilation should not

be taken/drawn from the room that the fire is installed in.

5. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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6. TYPICAL INSULATION REQUIREMENTS

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As this fire sources its combustion air from the chimney cavity, the fire must be sealed

using the yellow ISB insulation provided around the front of the casing and masonry

enclosure at the FRONT ONLY to a maximum depth of 80mm.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE AIR SUPPLY INTO THE AIRPORTS ON

THE SIDE OF THE FIRE BE RESTRICTED

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7. INSERT FLUE SYSTEM

For Installation in a Masonry Fireplace

WARNING: The Fire and Flue system

must be installed in accordance with

AS/NZS 2918:2001 and the

appropriate requirements of the relevant

building code or codes. If the flue system

has been AS/NZS 2918:2001 Appendix

F tested by the flue manufacturer then

their specifications supersede the

standard requirements and must be

adhered to.

1. Position Fire in fireplace. Extend

plumb line from top of chimney,

ensuring Fire spigot is in line with top

of the chimney. If not, flue offsets will

be required.

2. Assemble flue ensuring all seams

are in line and assembly is straight and

tight with crimped ends pointing

downwards.

Secure flue with at least 3 stainless

steel or monel rivets and seal.

3. Fasten chimney plate supplied onto

the chimney top. The chimney plate

must be weather sealed with silicone

or mortar.

4. Install chimney liner on top of the

chimney plate.

5. Ensure flue is extended over the

chimney liner by 180mm. Secure top

spacer bracket to the flue and ensure

slots fit snugly inside the chimney liner.

6. Slide flashing cone over top of

flue, until it rests firmly over top spacer.

Ensure ventilation gap is not closed off.

Secure with pop rivets or self-tapping

Diagram 4

WARNING: The Fire and Flue System shall be installed in accordance with AS/NZS

2918:2001 Appendix F and the appropriate requirements of the relevant building code

or codes. Firenzo/SFP Flue Kits or Davin Flue Kits must be used.

CAUTION: Mixing of Fire or Flue System components from different sources or

modifying the dimensional specifications of components using more than 1 metre of

extra flue may result in hazardous conditions. Where such action is considered the

manufacturer should be consulted in the first instance.

7. Fit anti-down draught cowl. Do not

secure as it must be removed for

cleaning.

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8. INSERT FLUE SYSTEM

FOR INSTALLATION IN A ZERO CLEARANCE

BOX FIREPLACE

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MINIMUM HEIGHT OF FLUE SYSTEM OUTLET

NOTES:

1. The flue shall extend not less than 4.6m above the top of the floor protector.

2. The flue cowl must be at least 600mm above the highest point of the roof if within

3 metres of it, or 1 metre above the roof penetration if more than 3 metres from

the ridge.

3. No part of the building, or any adjacent building may be in or above a circular area

of a horizontal radius of 3 metres from the flue exit.

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9. KOMPACT IN A ZERO CLEARANCE BOX

BUILT-IN FIRE CANOPY

A ZERO CLEARANCE BOX - (Built-in Fire Canopy) IS REQUIRED IF THE FIRE IS

NOT BEING INSTALLED INTO A MASONRY FIREPLACE

For Zero Clearance Box installations see the following pages 15 to 22