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A division of Terry Young Ltd , New Zealand
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
FITZROY FREESTANDING WOODBURNER
APRIL 2007
TESTED in compliance with AS/NZS 2918: 2001
A. Yunca recommends that competent trades persons carry out all installations (e.g. NZHHA
Registered Installer), to obtain maximum performance and safe, efficient heating.
B. A permit is required and we suggest you check with local building inspectors as by-laws do
vary from area to area.
Also notify your Insurance Company that a solid fuel heater has been installed.
C. Floor Protector –
1. Must extend a minimum of 300mm in front of the door aperture.
2. Must extend at least 100mm from each side of the heater.
3. Ash Floor Protector must be constructed of non-combustible materials, with a
minimum thickness of 12mm
D. Seismic restraint – Heater must be restrained from seismic movement as required by NZS
7421. 10mm diameter bolting holes in the feet of the HOBSON allow restraint.
E. Manufacturers’ recommended tested minimum clearances from combustible walls:
Tested to AS/NZS 2918 : 2001 by APPLIED RESEARCH SERVICES Clearance
Rear Clearance – from rear of top lip (with YUNCA flue mounted shield fitted)
- N.B. clearance from rear panel is 120mm
100 mm
Side Clearance (with YUNCA flue mounted shield fitted) 300 mm
Corner Clearance (with YUNCA flue mounted shield fitted) 130 mm
F. YUNCA Flue Kit (Tested to AS/NZS 2918:2001 Appendix F): Fig A, B & E
1. 4.2m x 150mm stainless steel flue 4. 1 x insulation boundary shield.
2. 2.4m x 250mm galvanised liner. 5. 3 x spider brackets.
3. 1 x ceiling tile. 6. 1 x weather cap & cowl.
Please Note: All joints must be sealed with flue sealing compound. Use stainless steel
screws or rivets to join the flue pipe (three equally spaced places at each joint). The first
length of flue pipe must be screwed to flue spigot. The required minimum flue termination
height is 4.6 m above the floor protector.
G. FITZROY Flue Mounted Shield (Flue Guard) Kit (Tested to AS/NZS 2918:2001): Fig A
1 x 1200mm length lined back guard plus an adjustable 900mm extension.
1 x 1200mm length perforated front guard
1 x 1200mm length tertiary back guard with spacer tabs.
1 x Top front deflector shield (half round shape, angled when installed). Optional.
Please Note: The minimum Flue Mounted Shield height Is 1200mm. Extension accessory
shields are also available.
