Oblica PaxFocus User manual

PAXFOCUS
INSTALLATION AND
USER MANUAL
1. TECHNICAL DATA 2
2. PRE-INSTALLATION 3
3. INSTALLATION 5
4. OPERATION 13
5. TESTING 14
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OBLICA
200 Argyle St
Fitzroy VIC 3065
03 9416 0400

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1. TECHNICAL DATA
DETERMINED UNDER TEST CONDITIONS:
Nominal thermal output 5kW
Efficiency 46,1%
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS:
Firebox diameter W950mm x D650mm
Firebox weight 66Kg
Flue diameter 219mm
Flue weight 16Kg/meter
External flue kit Triple skin 200/250/300mm
ø219 mm
FLUE
ø950 mm
360 mm
FIREBOX
PAXFOCUS ATTACHED TO
NON COMBUSTABLE WALL

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2. PRE-INSTALLATION
Congratulations on your purchase of the PaxFocus. 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 suspension bracket
– 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)
There is no minimum clearance required from fully
non-combustible surfaces.
Non CombustibleNon Combustible – Masonry Wall
Non Combustible – Masonry Wall
Combustible
700 350
Combustible Wall
Glass
Cement sheet
1200
150
2.2 Clearance from glass
350mm minimum clearance is required from normal
non-combustible glass.
150mm minimum clearance is required from
toughened glass.
Non Combustible
Non Combustible – Masonry WallNon Combustible – Masonry Wall
Combustible
700
350
Combustible Wall
Glass
Cement sheet
1200
150
2.3 Clearance from combustible surfaces
(eg timber joist & plasterboard)
700mm minimum clearance is required on the sides.
Non Combustible
Non Combustible – Masonry Wall
Non Combustible – Masonry Wall
Combustible
700
350
Combustible Wall
Glass
Cement sheet
1200
150
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)
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Distances de sécurité par
rapport aux matériaux
combustibles.
Safety clearance distances from
combustible materials.
Mindestabstand hinsichtlich der
brennbaren Materialien.
Distanze di sicurezza da ogni materiale
combustibile.
distancias de seguridad con relación a
los materiales combustibles
Veilige afstand tot brandbaar materiaal.
Sikkerheds afstand til braendbart
materiale.
OHUTU KAUGUS
P
Õ LEVMATERJALIDEST.
Suojaetäisyydet palava-aineiseen
materiaalin.
.
Biztonsági távolság gyúlékony
anyagoktól.
Dro a distance no viegli uzliesmojo iem
materi liem.
Leistinas saugus atstumas nuo degi
med iag .
Distanzi li jridu jithallew minn kull
materjal li jista jaqbad.
Minimalne odleg oci bezpiecze stwa od
materia ów palnych.
Distâncias de segurança em relação aos
materiais combustíveis.
Bezpe nostná vzdialenos od hor av ch
materiálov.
Varnostna razdalja glede na vnetljive
materiale.
Säkerhetsavstånd från brännbart
material.
Bezpe nostní vzdálenost od ho lav ch
materiál .
© atelier dominique imbert, 2013.
paxfocus
29 07 1313
07
RRF - 1625
700
150
Ventilation Grill
≥1350

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3. INSTALLATION
LOWER FLUE ø219mm.
CONNECTOR
CEILING FLANGE
RUBBER FLASHING
TRIPLE SKIN FLUE
200 X 250 X 300
(8’ x 10’ x 12’)
CHINAMAN HAT
(Anti-Down-Draft device)
PLASTER CEILING MINIMUM GAP
150mm
25mm
3.1 Installing the suspension bracket
• You must leave a 25mm clearance gap between the flue and the ceiling. This gap will be covered by the
ceiling Flange.
• 25mm minimum clearance from the triple skin flue to any combustible material within the roof space
• 40mm minimum overlap of the stainless steel 8” flue into the connector
TYPICAL FLAT ROOF INSTALLATION

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3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
LOWER FLUE ø219mm.
PLASTER CEILING
MINIMUM GAP
25mm
CONNECTOR
CEILING FLANGE
RUBBER FLASHING
TRIPLE SKIN FLUE
200 X 250 X 300
(8’ x 10’ x 12’)
CHINAMAN HAT
(Anti-Down-Draft device)
150mm
PITCHED ROOF INSTALLATION (CUSTOM MADE FLANGE)

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3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
3.2 Installing the external flue
1. Place the connection piece inside the suspension bracket. This will join the single skin flue below the
bracket and the triple skin flue above the bracket which have different diameters.
2. Ensure the triple skin flue is installed as per Australian standards (see diagrams below).
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
–
> 120 cm
–
> 3 m
–
> 120 cm
–
> 120 cm
–
> 40 cm
–> 40 cm
–> 40 cm
–
> 3 m
–
> 120 cm
–
> 3 m
–
> 120 cm
–
> 120 cm
–
The top of the flue must be 1200mm 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. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
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paxfocus
29 07 1313
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RRF - 1625
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paxfocus
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paxfocus
29 07 1313
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RRF - 1625
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paxfocus
29 07 1313
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RRF - 1625
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3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
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paxfocus
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RRF - 1625
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paxfocus
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RRF - 1625
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paxfocus
29 07 1313
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RRF - 1625
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© atelier dominique imbert, 2013.
paxfocus
29 07 1313
07
RRF - 1625
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Needs more ventilation
at rear of heater.

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3.4 Protecting the floor
• Floor protector MUST EXTEND 300mm in front of fire and 200mm on sides.
• If installed directly on combustible material, the floor protector must be made of a minimum 6mm 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
200mm
Insulative board (6mm)
+ non combustible finish
Non combustible finish
(eg.tiles)
Concrete
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
Joist
200mm
200mm
Insulative board (6mm)
+ non combustible finish
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
non combustible finish
Floor protector /
Combustible floor (eg. timber)
300
200
FIREBOX
WALL
FLOOR PROTECTOR LAID ON TIMBER FLOOR
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Joist
200mm
Insulative board (6mm)
+ non combustible finish Non combustible finish
(eg.tiles)
Concrete
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
Joist
200mm 200mm
Insulative board (6mm)
+ non combustible finish
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
non combustible finish
Floor protector /
Combustible floor (eg. timber)
300
200
FIREBOX
WALL
FLOOR PROTECTOR LAID ON JOIST

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Joist
200mm
Insulative board (6mm)
+ non combustible finish
Non combustible finish
(eg.tiles)
Concrete
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
Joist
200mm
200mm
Insulative board (6mm)
+ non combustible finish
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
non combustible finish
Floor protector /
Combustible floor (eg. timber)
300
200
FIREBOX
WALL
FLOOR PROTECTOR LAID ON CONCRETE
TOP VIEW
3. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Joist
200mm
Insulative board (6mm)
+ non combustible finish Non combustible finish
(eg.tiles)
Concrete
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
Joist
200mm 200mm
Insulative board (6mm)
+ non combustible finish
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
Combustible
floor (eg. timber)
non combustible finish
Floor protector /
Combustible floor (eg. timber)
300
200
FIREBOX
WALL IMPORTANT:
Cement sheet section must be ventilated
(Opening on both sides)

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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 PaxFocus is 20kg 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 ATL17-10
TESTING LABORATORY: AHHA Testing Laboratory
6/26 Stirling st
Thebarton, SA 5031
08 8351 8056
MANUFACTURER: Focus – Atelier Dominique Imbert
MODEL: PaxFocus open style fireplace
Extended to PaxFocus by Vipac Laboratory
WORK REQUESTED: Measure CO2 levels as outlined in AS/NZS 4013:1999
to determine if appliance is excluded from full testing
to this standard.
TEST DATES: 09/06/2010
RESULTS: The maximum carbon dioxide output by the appliance
during the high burn rate prescribed in AS/NZS 4013:1999
was 3.75%.
CONCLUSION: This appliance meets the requirements of AS/NZS
4013:1999 section 1.2.3 (f) and is classified as an
excluded appliance.