metrofires LTD Wee Rad User manual

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Wood Fire 
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PO Box 11, Inglewood 4347, New Zealand
Ph [phone] • Fax [phone]
info@metrores.co.nz • www.metrores.co.nz
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 4
 5

 8
 9
 9
 
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

 
 

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

Note: The Metro carton shows the model Metro you are about to install,
enabling you to select the appropriate model’s assembly instructions.
Metro LTD Radiant Fires
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
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
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
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
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Please take particular note of the following:
 




 
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

 
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 

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 








Radiant Fires
• Mixingofapplianceorue-systemcomponents
fromdifferentsourcesormodifyingthedimensional
specicationorcomponentsmayresultin
hazardousconditions.
Wheresuchactionisconsidered,themanufacturer
shouldbeconsultedintherstinstance.
• DonotinstallaMetroifthereisanysignofvisible
damage
CaUTION! 
• WEHIGHLYRECOMMENDYOUREADTHISENTIRE
MANUALASINCORRECTOPERATIONAND/ORLACK
OFMAINTENANCEWILLVOIDTHEWARRANTY
•  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
• 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
WaRNINg! 

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Metro LTD Pedestal Fires
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 



All Metro LTD Models






Note: Mega Ped/Mega Rad have a two-piece top baffle and a third
firebrick which is fitted to the rear wall of the firebox.













Diagram 1



Diagram 2


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






 


 


 

 


 

 

Note: If being installed onto a concrete or non-combustible floor a floor
protector is not required.
Fitting the Floor Protector




Metro LTD Radiant Fires









Note: The anchors must pass through the floor protector and securely
anchor the Metro to the floor.
Metro LTD Pedestal Fires











Note: The anchors must pass through the floor protector and securely
anchor the Metro to the floor.
Alternative Metro mount plate installation





 

 

 





Diagram 4


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Model WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT N O
  498  295 485
    295 485
  554   
     
     
     
     


















Model A B C D E F G H I J K L M
  548  425      825  985 425
  595   85     825   425
    458         
    455         
    455         
         995    
         995    

Note: Both wetback connections
are 140mm left of the flue centre,
facing the Metro/wall.

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Wetbacks








Note: Wetback and Boiler systems are not suitable for use in locations
where the water supply has lime content, lime build up inside the coil will
eventually block the coil causing the wetback to fail.



 


 


 



 


 


 


 


 




 




 

Boilers









 







WaRNINg! 
• Donotconnecttoanunventedhotwatersystem.
• InstallinaccordancewithAS3500.4.1OrNZS
4603andtheappropriaterequirementsofthe
relevantbuildingcodeorcodes.





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




Important Points
 



 








 

 

 
 


Pioneer Flueshield












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Note: Softwood usually takes 12 months to season - Hardwood can take
up to 24 months to season - Wood must be stored in a location that
enables air circulation. Unseasoned wood stored in a closed woodshed
without air circulation will still be unseasoned 12 months later.
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 



• WEHIGHLYRECOMMENDYOUREADTHISENTIRE
MANUALASINCORRECTOPERATIONAND/ORLACK
OFMAINTENANCEWILLVOIDTHEWARRANTY
• Anymodicationoftheappliancethathasnot
beenapprovedinwritingbythetestingauthorityis
consideredasbreachingAS/NZS4013
• Donotuseammableliquidsoraerosolsinthe
vicinityofthisappliancewhenitisoperating
• NeveroperateyourMetrowiththetopgrillremoved
• Donotuseammableliquidsoraerosolstostartor
rekindlethere
• NeveroperateyourMetrowiththedoorajar,
exceptoninitialstartup
• DonotstorefuelwithintheMetro’sspecied
installationclearances
• Donotdryclothesonornearthisappliance
• OpentheaircontrolbeforeopeningtheMetro’sdoor
WaRNINg! 
• Thisapplianceshouldbemaintained&operatedat
alltimesinaccordancewiththisinstructionmanual
• Thisapplianceshouldnotbeoperatedwithcracked
doorglass,overworn,faultyormissingdoorseals
• Donotusedriftwood,treatedorunseasoned(wet)
fuel,theuseofmosttypesofpreservativetreated
woodasfuelcanbehazardous
• Donotemptyashintoacombustiblecontainer
CaUTION! 

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







Note: Wetback and Boiler systems are not suitable for use in locations
where the water supply has lime content. Lime build up inside the coil will
eventually block the coil causing the wetback to fail.
Cost Savings








3kW or 4kW














Water Pressure







Boiler Options







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
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



 

 


 

 

Extended burning



 

 



 
CaUTION! 
• Ifnotoperatedcorrectlyonextendedburncycles,
yourMetroislikelytoincurueblockages,
corrosionoftheupperbafe,loweruepipe
andreboxuespigot.Asthesearenotcovered
underwarrantyiftheyfailthroughimproperuse,
itisimportantyouoperateyourMetrocorrectly.

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



 





Door glass







Door seals








Side bricks





Door adjustment












Ash removal





 


 


 


Top baffle
‘sacricial’


Note: Cracks in the promet are not uncommon and have no adverse
effect on the operation of your Metro. These cracks are the result of
intense heat coupled with expansion and contraction.
Note: Burning wood which is not properly seasoned, i.e. to 25% moisture
content or more, will expedite this disintegration.
Flue systems





 






Cooking





Note: Metro’s supplied with a lift-off top grille have this feature to
enable the grille to be removed for cleaning if you have a spill. The
lift-off top grille must be left on when cooking, because if removed the
wall temperatures next to the appliance may become excessive and
the top of the firebox is generally too hot to cook on directly. Please
note: Although very durable, Metro’s in a satin stainless look are not
recommended to be used to cook on.


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
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 
 
 
 


SMOKEENTERSTHEROOMWHEN
THEMETRO’SDOORISAJAR:
(POSSIBLEREASONSANDSOLUTIONS)
Check flue pipe joints:










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Ensure the fuel you are using is correctly seasoned:




Flue pipe length is too short:







Downdraft:




 



 
Air control setting:


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If your Metro didn’t smoke, but its starting too and is
getting worse:










 

 




 




 
 



 



Note: the baffle must be fitted so its rear is touching the back of the
firebox; if uncertain refer to page 3 in the installation section at the rear of
this manual, which shows illustrations of the baffle location.

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
Correct operation:










OTHERISSUESTHATYOUMAYEXPERIENCE
I can smell smoke in the room after a low burn cycle










The Metro is noisy as it heats up and cools down












Note: Is not applicable on the ECO DV models.
The Metro won’t turn down as much as it did







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



Metro Warranty
(NZ Consumer laws apply to this warranty)















Warranty Conditions:
 


 

 

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Purchase Date
Serial Number
Model
Colour
Retailer
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All the accessories you’ll ever need!
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
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ECO Flue Systems Pioneer Flashrites Pioneer Versatiles (Lead & Aluminium)
Silicone Pioneer Fire Cement
Pioneer Fireguards
Pine Wall Floor Protectors
Rimu Wall Floor Protectors Glass Tape - available in 1.6m lengths Door Rope - available in 1.6m lengths
Alloy Corner Floor Protectors Pine Corner Floor Protectors
Rimu Corner Floor Protectors
Alloy Wall Floor Protectors
Pioneer Heat Transfer Ducts Fireside Toolset
Chubb Smoke Detectors
Pioneer High Temperature Paint
Wetbacks
Universal Door Seal Kits

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