Nectre Fireplaces INBUILT User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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NECTRE INBUILT (MK2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
USER INSTRUCTIONS
1. Introduction .......................................... 2
1.1. Air Controls ................................... 2
1.2. Door Handle .................................. 2
1.3. Fan............................................. 2
2. Using Appliance for the First Time .................. 3
3. Recommended Fuels ................................ 3
4. Lighting the Fire ...................................... 3
5. Running the Appliance............................... 3
5.1. High Heat Output ............................. 3
5.2. Low Heat Output ............................. 4
5.3. Reload with More Wood ...................... 4
6. Burning Tips .......................................... 4
6.1. Fuel Quality ................................... 4
6.2. Flue Draught .................................. 4
7. Ash Removal ......................................... 5
8. Flue/Chimney Fire ................................... 5
9. Cleaning Paintwork and Glass ...................... 5
10. Cleaning the Flue .................................... 5
11. Troubleshooting Tips ................................ 6
11.1. Glass in Door Blackening..................... 6
11.2. Trouble Starting the Fire ..................... 6
11.3. Glass Cracking................................ 6
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
1. Replacment of Fire Bricks ........................... 6
2. Replacement of Baffle Plate......................... 6
3. Fitting New Door Glass .............................. 7
4. Fitting a New Door Seal.............................. 8
5. Adjusting Door Latch ................................ 8
6. Change Fan Controller Frequency.................. 8
6.1. Remote Control Receiver .................... 8
6.2. Fan Controller................................. 9
7. Replacement Spare Parts List ...................... 9
8. Warranty.............................................. 9

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
1. INTRODUCTION
Before use of this appliance please read these instructions
fully.
WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE
THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE
TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING
AS/NZS 4013.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR
AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR
AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE
WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
WARNING: WHEN OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE AS AN
OPEN FIRE USE A FIRE SCREEN.
WARNING: OPEN AIR CONTROL (AND DAMPER WHEN
FITTED) BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE
OPERATED WITH A CRACKED GLASS.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED
AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF
PRESERVATIVE- TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE
HAZARDOUS.
The appliance or flue system should not be modified in any
way without the written approval of the manufacturer.
Extractor fans or cooker hoods must not be placed in the
same room or space as this can cause appliance to emit
smoke into the room.
.. AIR CONTROLS
The Nectre Inbuilt (MK2) has two air controls for
controlling the fire.
Top air slide: This allows air to enter the firebox from above
the door where it is then drawn down into the base of the
fire while keeping the glass clean.
Bottom air slide: This allows air to enter directly into the
base of the fire and is used as a boost especially when
getting the fire up to temperature.
.. DOOR HANDLE
Warning: door handle may get hot if appliance has been left
in High burn setting for an extended period of time, in which
case use a protective glove or equivalent to open.
Open the top air slide before opening the door to eliminate
the chance of backdraft and/or smoke entering the room.
.. FAN
The fan can be used to spread heat around the room
quicker, as well as distribute heat into other rooms. It does
not have to be on if not required. Plug the lead from the
unit into a power-point. This model has a remote control
supplied with the heater used to turn the fan on and
determine the chosen speed. See over page:

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2. USING APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST
TIME
The first few times the appliance is lit, it will give off some
odorous fumes. This is caused by the paint curing.
Do not touch the paint work while it is curing otherwise it
can leave a permanent mark on the appliance.
Once the paint has cured it will not re-occur.
Keep the room well ventilated until fumes have cleared.
3. RECOMMENDED FUELS
Burn only seasoned hardwood timber with a moisture
content of less than 20%.
Newly cut wood should be allowed to dry/season for 12 to
18 months before use.
Wood should be stored in an environment protected from
the weather to minimise any potential moisture content.
For best results, wood should not exceed 430mm in length
and 150mm diameter. Any larger and appliance will not
operate at its optimum. It is better to burn several smaller
pieces of wood than one large single piece.
Poor quality timber:
●Causes low combustion efficiency
●Produces poor emissions (smoky)
●Results in additional build-up of creosote (soot) in
the flue which will then require regular cleaning and
may result in a flue fire.
Do not burn painted, impregnated/treated wood,
manufactured board products or pallet wood.
. LIGHTING THE FIRE
1. Place firelighters and/or paper and dry kindling
wood in the base of the firebox.
2. Open both air controls:
a. top air slide – pull spring handle all the way
out (to the left)
b. bottom air slide – slide spring handle across
to the left
3. Light the paper or firelighters.
4. Once the fire has taken hold add larger pieces of
wood. For optimal burn conditions, place the logs in
a front to back orientation (right angles to the door
opening). Too many logs may smother the fire.
5. Once the fire is established, close the bottom air
slide (slide to the right). Leaving this open once
the fire has established can risk over-firing and
damaging the appliance.
Do not leave fire unattended with bottom air control
open as over-firing may occur.
5. RUNNING THE APPLIANCE
The heat output of the appliance is controlled by the top
air slide.
.. HIGH HEAT OUTPUT
After establishing the fire and loading it with larger pieces
of wood, leave it running with the top air slide fully open.
Running the appliance with the door open will not produce
maximum heating in the room as it will draw a lot of already
warmed air out of the room.
Similarly, running the stove with the top air slide and the
bottom air slide fully open will often not give the hottest fire
as too much heat is lost up the flue and does not come into
the room.
Note that this setting is not the most energy efficient as
some heat is lost up the flue instead of being transferred
into the room.
Do not overload firebox with fuel.

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.. LOW HEAT OUTPUT
The heat output of the appliance can be reduced by
closing the top air slide (slide to the right) which will restrict
the oxygen supplied to the fire thereby slowing down the
rate at which the wood burns.
This setting will provide the best energy efficiency as the
wood burns for longer. However, if not operated correctly
may result in higher particulate emissions.
Prior to closing the air slide ensure that the fire is burning
briskly. This may require leaving the air slide fully open for
10-15mins before shutting down.
For the optimum between clean burning, and getting the
best in efficiency from the heater, from the fully closed
position, open the top air slide 4-5mm (bottom air slide is
shut).
The top air slide can be adjusted to any position so desired
depending on wanted heat output versus burn time.
Fan may be turned to low speed setting or off if the heater
is putting out sufficient heat without the fan on.
.. RELOAD WITH MORE WOOD
1. Open air slide before opening door.
2. Rake / break up any existing coals.
3. Load the wood with the length orientated front to
back.
4. Better results will be achieved by loading several
smaller pieces of wood rather than one large piece.
5. Close door with top air slide fully open, and leave
for minimum of 10 minutes to allow the fresh wood
to catch.
6. After 10 or more minutes, the top air slide can be
adjusted to the desired heat output setting.
6. BURNING TIPS
.. FUEL QUALITY
Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%. Logs
should not feel moist or damp, or have moss and fungal
growths.
Symptoms related to wet wood:
●Difficulty starting and keeping a fire burning well
●Smoke and only small flames
●Dirty glass and/or fire bricks
●Rapid creosote build-up in the flue/chimney
●Low heat output
●Short burn times, and blue/grey smoke from the
flue/chimney outlet
If on the rare occasion the wood is not ideally seasoned,
still retaining some moisture, continue using the top air
slide to determine the heat output and burn rate but also
leave the bottom air slide open 3-4mm. This will allow
some extra oxygen into the base of the fire allowing it to
burn hotter.
Run the appliance at high heat output for a short period
each day to avoid large build-up of tars and creosote within
the appliance and flue.
.. FLUE DRAUGHT
The flue has two main functions:
1. To remove smoke, gases and fumes from the
appliance.
2. To provide a sufficient amount of draught (suction)
in the appliance to ensure the fire keeps burning.
Draught is caused by the rising hot air in the flue when the
fire has been lit.
The position, height and size of the flue can affect the
performance of the flue draught. Refer to installation guide
for details on flue installation.

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Factors affecting the flue draught include:
●Insufficient flue height
●Trees or other buildings nearby causing turbulence
●High and gusty winds
●Outside temperature and weather conditions
●Blocked flue
For advice on the correction of persistent flue problems
consult your supplier/installer for more detail.
7. ASH REMOVAL
Depending on the type of wood burnt and frequency, the
ashes will need removing every 2 to 6 weeks.
Excess ashes should be removed when necessary, placed
in a non-combustible container with a tightly fitting lid
and moved outdoors immediately to a location clear of
combustible materials.
8. FLUE/CHIMNEY FIRE
If a flue/chimney fire occurs:
●Shut air slide control fully to smother the fire
●Do not use the appliance after a flue fire until an
accredited installer has assessed the cause and
any resultant damage.
9. CLEANING PAINTWORK AND GLASS
The appliance, when cool, can be cleaned with a damp
cloth.
Over the years, the black paint will fade and can be
touched up with Stove Bright metallic black paint.
To clean the glass, we recommend using a household
window cleaner or general purpose cleaner with a soft
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaner or scourer pads.
10. CLEANING THE FLUE
Check inside of flue prior to each season for any build-up
of creosote (wood tar). To do this:
1. First remove the baffle (refer to “2. Replacement of
Baffle Plate” on page 6).
2. Using a small mirror and torch, hold the mirror on an
angle below the flue with the torch shining at it and
look for black creosote build-up. If only a fine black
powdery layer then that is normal, but if built up
layers of creosote can be seen, then the flue needs
cleaning.
3. Refit the baffle if no cleaning is required.
To clean the flue:
1. A flue cleaning brush can be purchased from most
wood heater retail outlets or large hardware stores.
2. The aim is to pull the brush down through the flue.
3. With the baffle removed, tie a rope to one end of the
brush, and drop the rope from the top (outside on
top of the roof) down the flue.
4. Grab the end of the rope inside the firebox and pull
the brush through.
5. Check the inside of the flue with the mirror and
torch. Repeat if necessary.
6. Once clean, remove any excess creosote from the
firebox and replace the baffle.
Alternatively, get a flue cleaning service to do the job for
you (it’s a dirty job).
Check flue integrity by checking that the 900mm flue
sections have not separated at the joins.

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11. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
.. GLASS IN DOOR BLACKENING
This can have several possible causes:
●Burning unseasoned wood — if the wood is too wet,
it will cause the glass to blacken.
●Appliance operated at low temperature — after an
overnight burn where the air slide control has been
fully closed, the glass may have blackened. When
the fire is re-stoked and burning on the high heat
setting, the blackened glass should self-clean.
●Problems with the flue — insufficient flue draught
can cause the glass to blacken. If the flue is too
short, not properly insulated, or in a position
that results in a downdraught, then there will be
insufficient flue draught. Contact the installer
should this happen.
.. TROUBLE STARTING THE FIRE
If all ash has been removed from the firebox, then it can
upset the supply of air to the base of the fire. It can aid the
fire by retaining some ash when cleaning out the firebox.
.. GLASS CRACKING
Do not over tighten the screws on the stainless steel strips
that hold the door glass in place. Otherwise, expansion of
the cast iron door may cause the glass to crack.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
1. REPLACMENT OF FIRE BRICKS
The purpose of the firebricks in the appliance is to increase
thermal mass and to guarantee the longevity of the steel
firebox. Over time the firebricks may become cracked and
crumble away. If so, then they should be replaced soon
after.
To replace the firebricks:
1. Move any ash away from the base of the bricks.
2. Remove the brick retainers and remove the bricks.
3. Replace with new bricks, and refit the retainers
which hold the bricks in place.
Brick layout:
2. REPLACEMENT OF BAFFLE PLATE
The 6mm thick steel baffle plate helps to retain the heat in
the firebox by lengthening the path of the flame as well as
protect the top plate of the heater.
Over time, the baffle may begin to sag a little due to the
excessive heat. This will not affect the way the fire burns.
Eventually the baffle will burn through (5+ years) and if so
will need to be replaced.

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To remove the baffle:
1. Firebricks need to be removed before the baffle
plate can be removed (refer to “1. Replacment of
Fire Bricks” on page 6 for how to remove them).
2. Slide the baffle plate forward until it is clear of the
rear support rods.
3. Lower the rear of the baffle plate until the front edge
of the baffle plate has cleared the front support
rods.
4. Turn the baffle plate on an angle so that it can be
removed through the door opening.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 in reverse to replace with the new
baffle.
BAFFLE
SUPPORT
RODS
3. FITTING NEW DOOR GLASS
This task may be easier with the door removed from the
appliance and laid horizontally on a work-bench.
To replace the door glass:
1. Two stainless steel strips hold the glass in place.
Remove the four screws from the stainless steel
strips with a 3mm hex key.
2. Take out the glass, and check if the grey rope
beneath needs replacing. If so, replace this rope
as well.
FIBREGLASS ROPE
3. Position the new glass on top of the grey rope and
re-fit the stainless steel strips and screws.
4. Take extra care not to over-tighten the screws,
otherwise the glass will crack when the heater gets
hot and the door expands.
5. Dispose of the old glass in a responsible manner.

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4. FITTING A NEW DOOR SEAL
This task may be easier with the door removed from the
appliance and laid horizontally on a work-bench.
1. Remove any old seal from the door.
2. Clean out the groove in the door that held the seal
using a flat-end screw driver or equivalent.
3. Run a thin bead of clear roof and gutter silicone
along the groove.
4. Starting at one end, press the new door seal rope
into the groove on the door.
5. Refit the door if it has been removed and close.
APPLY SILICONE
5. ADJUSTING DOOR LATCH
If the door does not close firmly, the latch can be adjusted.
The latch is fastened onto the door with two removeable
washers. Use a socket wrench to undo the M12 nut, then
remove one of the washers directly beneath the nut.
Securely fasten latch assembly again.
Close the door with the door handle to test for any
improvement. If no improvement, remove second washer.
6. CHANGE FAN CONTROLLER
FREQUENCY
The frequency used by the fan remote control can be
changed if interferences are experienced in the home.
Unplug the power lead before proceeding.
.. REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER
The remote control receiver has four small switches on the
side, as seen in the photo below. Change the switch setting
to something different than current setting. Remember
this switch setting as it will need to be replicated on the fan
controller.
To access the remote control receiver:
1. Remove the fan bar from the front of the heater by
lifting up, then pulling away from the heater.
2. The reciever unit is fastened in place within the
removed fan bar.
3. Remove the reciever if necessary by removing the
two M6 philips head screws from the underside.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in reverse to re-install.

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.. FAN CONTROLLER
Remove the battery cover and batteries. With a small
screwdriver or equivalent, change the switch setting to be
the same as that on the remote control receiver.
Replace the batteries and cover, plug in the power lead and
test the fan with the different frequency setting. If
interferences are still experienced, repeat the steps with
another switch setting configuration.
7. REPLACEMENT SPARE PARTS LIST
PART DETAIL
Fire Bricks 4 @ 220 x 175 x 25mm
2 @ 220 x 120 x 25mm
2 @ 270 x 175 x 25mm
2 @ 270 x 85 x 25mm
Brick Retainers 1 @ 533mm
2 @ 120mm
Baffle Plate 494 x 6mm
Door Seal 1610mm x 13mm round
Glass Seal 1360mm 8mm x 3mm
Door Glass 476 x 200 x 5mm pyro ceramic
Ash Plate 272.5 x 5mm
Fan 3 speed
PART DETAIL
Fan Remote
Receiver 3 speed
Fan Remote
Control 3 speed
8. WARRANTY
Glen Dimplex Australia Pty. Ltd. warrants this stove to be
able to operate under normal use and service and within 10
years from the date of the original purchase on the terms
herein shall repair or replace without cost to the original
customer any part thereof which shall be returned to our
factory, transportation charges prepaid and which our
inspection shows would prevent operation.
This warranty does not apply to firebricks, brick retainer,
baffle, door seal, glass, nor discolouration of the surface
or tarnishing of chrome fittings all of which require normal
service to maintain them.
Under the terms of this warranty, Glen Dimplex Australia
Pty. Ltd. assumes no responsibility for the labour costs
involved in removing or replacing the stove. Nor shall Glen
Dimplex Australia Pty. Ltd. be liable for any injury, loss, or
damage (direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of
the use or inability to use the product, or its removal and
replacement. All other stove warranties, expressed or
implied are excluded to the extent possible to law. Any
claims against Glen Dimplex Australia Pty. Ltd. must be
brought within Australian Jurisdiction.
Electric fans and any remote sender or transmitter are
warranted against failure to operate for a period of 1 (one)
year from original purchase date.
The Retailer does not have the authority to alter this
warranty.

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Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd
1340 Ferntree Gully Road,
Scoresby Victoria 3179
Australia
T: 1300 556 816 | F: 1800 058 900
Email: [email protected]
www.glendimplex.com.au