Firenzo Topaz RURAL Operating instructions

Topaz RU Installaon - April 2019
Please read this booklet and keep for future reference for the safe
installation and operation of your:
Topaz RURAL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE
RU stands for Rural. For properties of 2 hectares or more in areas not under an air quality control
scheme.
This Fire must be installed by someone competent to do so, Firenzo recommend the use of a
NZ Home Heating Association, solid fuel Fire 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.
This Fire has been tested to Appendix E & B of the joint Australia/New Zealand standard
2918:2001.

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INDEX
PAGE: ITEM: TOPIC:
31Warnings
42Installation Responsibilities
43Floor Protector Requirements
53A Floor Protection Requirements
63B Floor Protection Requirements
74Assembly Instructions
85Insert Flue System - Installation in Masonry Fireplace
96Insert Flue System - Zero Clearance Box
10 Minimum Height of Flue System Outlet
11 - 12 7Typical Insulation Requirement
13-24 8Clearances, Floor Protector for a Zero Clearance Box ( Built-In Fire Canopy)
25 Installation of Kaowool & ISB Insulation
26 Assembly Instruction - Zero Clearance Box
27 - 28 9 Operating Instructions
29 10 Operating Instructions
30 11-12 Operating Instructions
31 - 33 13 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 Topaz RURAL is 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.
3. FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
IN A MASONRY FIREPLACE
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 300mm 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 with seismic restraints, to the anchor points
that are provided through the 2 front feet of the unit.

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3A FLOOR PROTECTION 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 Diagram 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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3B. FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIREMENTS
HEAT SENSITIVE FLOORS
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 Topaz 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.

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4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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 9 and 10.
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 12 and 13.
8Assemble and fit the fascia as per instructions on the relevant pages 15-23.
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.

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5. 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 screws .
7. Fit anti-down draught cowl. Do Not secure
as it must be removed for cleaning.
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.

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6. INSERT FLUE SYSTEM
FOR INSTALLATION IN A ZERO CLEARANCE BOX
BOX - (Built-in Fire Canopy)

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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 protec-
tor.
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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7. TYPICAL INSULATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR MASONRY
Vent: 50x100
minimum
450
Minimum Gap so Fascia fits
is 300mm
If lower than 150mm - Insulated Hearth
required.
If greater than 150mm - Ash hearth.

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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
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.
Heat sensitive Mantels are NOT allowed with the Topaz Fire.

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8. TOPAZ 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 built in Zero Clearance Box - (Built-in Fire Canopy) installations see the following
pages.
ZERO CLEARANCE BOX - (Built-in Fire Canopy)

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ZERO CLEARANCE BOX - (Built-in Fire Canopy)

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ZERO CLEARANCE BOX - (Built-in Fire Canopy)

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ZERO CLEARANCE BOX - (Built-in Fire Canopy)

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1350
1355
1000mm
1460
300 min
1000mm
300 min
700 min
ZERO CLEARANCE BOX - (Built-in Fire Cano-

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700mm to Ceiling
ZERO CLEARANCE BOX - (Built-in Fire Canopy)

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1000
ZERO CLEARANCE BOX - (Built-in Fire Canopy)

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ZERO CLEARANCE BOX - (Built-in Fire Canopy)