Oblica FOCUS SERIES User manual

SLIMFOCUS:
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
1. TECHNICAL DATA 2
2. PRE-INSTALLATION 3
3. INSTALLATION 5
4. OPERATION 13
5. TESTING 14
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1. TECHNICAL DATA
DETERMINED UNDER TEST CONDITIONS:
Nominal thermal output 9kW
Efficiency (Australian Test) 60%
Emissions (Australian Test) 1.4 g/Kg
575245 655
2070
324
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS:
Dimensions Firebox O 324mm
Firebox weight 180kg
Flue kit Standard 6”/8”/10”
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2. PRE-INSTALLATION
Congratulations on your purchase of the SlimFocus. This appliance should be installed and checked by a qualified
professional. Ensure you have read the operation guidelines thoroughly prior to first use. For any questions or concerns
please contact Oblica on 03 9416 0400.
The installation process is outlined below:
– Determine position of firebox and flue carefully observing the clearances described within this section
– Install the external flue
– Install the internal flue and engage the firebox
– Ensure the floor has adequate protection
CAUTION:
Using components or parts other than those provided by the manufacturer or modifying the specification of components
may result in inferior or unsafe operation. If such action is necessary, consult the manufacturer in the first instance.
WARNING:
• The appliance and flue-system must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 2918 and the
relevant building code or codes.
• Any modification of the appliance that has not been approved in writing by the testing authority
will be in breach of the approval granted for compliance with AS/NZS 4013.
• Once the flue has been installed and approved by a professional installer, the flue must not be
modified in any way.

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MINIMUM CLEARANCE – INTERNAL
2.1 Clearance from non-combustible surfaces
(eg masonry)
100mm minimum clearance is required from fully
non-combustible surfaces.
100
100
Non Combustible
Non Combustible
2.2 Clearance from glass
300mm minimum clearance is required from normal
non-combustible glass.
2.3 Clearance from combustible surfaces
(eg timber joist & concrete)
Clearances may be reduced with the application of
heat shielding to walls in accordance to the
Australian Building Code.
For information on heat shielding please contact our
office on 03 9416 0400 or email [email protected].
IMPORTANT:
Frames must also be considered. Timber window
frames must be treated as combustible surfaces
(see 2.3). Aluminium frames can be treated as
non-combustible surfaces (see 2.2).
2. PRE-INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Glass (frameless or aluminium frame)
Glass (frameless or aluminium frame)
300mm
300mm
475mm
Combustible
Combustible
550mm
Combustible
Combustible
475mm
475mm
Configuration 1 – Parallel installation
Configuration 2 – Corner installation

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3. INSTALLATION
SUSPENSION BRACKET
CEILING FLANGE
CROSS BAR SET IN-BETWEEN RAFTERS
RUBBER FLASHING
TRIPLE SKIN FLUE
150 X 200 X 250
(6’ x 8’ x 10’)
CHINAMAN HAT
(Anti-Down-Draft device)
Insulative pad
(Plaster Ceiling Minimum Gap)
150 250
12
25
3.1 Installing the suspension bracket
• The bracket must be structurally secured within the roof as shown in the diagram below.
• The largest cylinder must project down from the ceiling by at least 150mm to connect with lower section.
• You must leave a 25mm clearance gap between the bracket and the ceiling. This gap will be covered by
the ceiling Flange.
• 12mm ventilation gap between the plasterboard and the ceiling flange.
• 25mm minimum clearance from the triple skin flue to any combustible material within the roof space.
TYPICAL FLAT ROOF INSTALLATION

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3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Custom Length & Angle
12
25
150
PITCHED ROOF INSTALLATION (CUSTOM MADE BRACKET)

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3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

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3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

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Cowl (Chinaman Hat)
8” Outer Case
10” Outer Case
8” Outer Case
10” Outer Case
6” Active Flue
8” Flue
CEILING RING
RUBBER
DEKTITE FLASHING
3.1 Installing flue kit
Ensure flue is installed as per Australian
standards (see the following diagrams below).
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

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3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
The top of the flue must be 400mm higher than the highest point of the roof. Alternatively, there must be a
minimum distance of 3 meters from any higher section of roof.
> 40 cm
–> 40 cm
–> 40 cm
–
> 3 m
–
> 900 cm
–
> 3 m
–
> 900 cm
–
> 900 cm
–
The top of the flue must be 900mm above the roofline. Alternatively, there must be a minimum distance of
3 meters from any higher section of roof.
PITCHED ROOF INSTALLATION
FLAT ROOF INSTALLATION (LESS THAN 5˚PITCH)

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3.2 Protecting the floor
• Any combustible floor beneath a fireplace must have a floor protector that extends 300mm at the front.
• If installed directly on combustible material, the floor protector must be made of a minimum 9mm thick cement
sheet. Non-combustible finishes can be applied to the floor protector (tiles, steel sheet, light concrete, etc).
• If the combustible floor is installed on concrete, you can replace the combustible material with non-
combustible material laid directly onto the concrete.
Joist
Insulative board (9mm)
+ non combustible finish
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
FLOOR PROTECTOR LAID ON TIMBER FLOOR
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Joist
Insulative board (9mm)
+ non combustible finish
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
FLOOR PROTECTOR LAID ON JOIST
Non combustible finish
(eg.tiles)
Concrete
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
FLOOR PROTECTOR LAID ON CONCRETE

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300mm
188mm 188mm
625mm
700mm
Combustible floor
(eg: Timber)
Floor protector
300mm
300mm
300mm
300mm
925mm
925mm
Combustible floor
(eg: Timber)
Floor protector
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
Minimum floor protector size in a non rotating configuration.
Minimum floor protector size in a rotating configuration.

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4. OPERATION
4.1 What you should burn
• 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).
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 the fireplace when operating.
• Do not store fuel within prescribed installation clearance distances.
• The use of some types of preservative-treated woods as a fuel can be hazardous.
IMPORTANT:
• Misuse may lead to unhealthy and environmentally harmful emissions and will void any warranty or guarantee.
• The maximum load capacity for the SlimFocus is 10kg of wood.
• Burning only seasoned hardwood helps to protect the environment and lower emissions.
For details of a wood supplier in your area please call our office on 03 9416 0400 or email [email protected].

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5. TESTING
TEST REPORT NO HCMG/15/087
TESTING LABORATORY: HRL Technology
MANUFACTURER: Focus
MODEL: SlimFocus fireplace
WORK REQUESTED: Assessment of appliance to AS/NZS 4012:2014
for determination of Power Output and Efficiency
and AS/NZS 4013:2014 for Flue Gas Emission
using hardwood fuel.
ISSUE DATE: 2/11/2015
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Steve Marland
RESULTS & CONCLUSION: The SlimFocus solid fuel burning appliance produced an
appliance particulate emissions factor of 1.4k/kg and an
average efficiency of 60% for all burn rates, using
hardwood that complies to AS/NZS4014.1, when tested
according to joint AS/NZS 4012, AS/NZS 4013 (2014).
The SlimFocus solid fuel burning appliance complies with
the requirement of a combined efficiency of not less than
55% and a particulate emissions factor of not greater than
2.5g/kg of hardwood thatcomplies to AS/NZS 4014.1 in
AS/NZS 4013 (2014).