FISHER CHARLESTON
FISHER DENNISTON
MULTI-FUEL HEATER
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Congratulations on the purchase of your Fisher multi-fuel heater.
Please read this installation and operation manual carefully.
The installation of this fire must comply with the Installation Standard
AS/NZS 2918:2001 as well as any additional local requirements.
Please ensure you have all relevant permits/building consents prior to installation.
Keep this booklet as a reference guide.
INSTALLATION OF FISHER MULTI-FUEL HEATER
Fisher recommends you use a qualified solid fuel heater installer or a registered plumber to install your fire.
Your dealer or heating specialist will be able to help with recommendations as well as advise on permits/
consents required for the installation in your area.
Please follow carefully all dimensions and recommendations provided on the individual specification sheet
for your model of heater as these dimensions comply with the required New Zealand standard (AS/NZS
2918:2001).
As safety and emissions performance can be affected by altering the appliance, no modifications are
allowed without the written permission from the manufacturer.
INSTALLATION
1. Unpack the heater and check that there is no damage.
2. Ascertain the position of the roof penetration for the flue system. A correctly installed
flue system will normally prevent down draught problems during windy weather and
eliminate smoke spillage problems due to lack of draught.
3. Ascertain suitable position for appliance and size of floor protector and check the ceiling
to ensure that no major structural members will be affected by the path of the flue.
4. Check that the sub-structure is capable of carrying the heater (i.e. weight
consideration on the floor).
5. Check measurements of the heater to combustibles or shield.
6. Locate the heater in the required position (also see ‘Fitting Seismic Restraint’ after
installation instruction #10).
7. Using a plumb line fastened to the ceiling, mark the centre of the flue penetration
position and cut the ceiling hole to the required size and frame out.
8. Install the flue system (see flue installation instructions supplied with flue system).
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Remember:
• The flue system should rise vertically from the appliance with as few offsets as possible. Offsets should
be avoided where possible as each change in direction creates a resistance to airflow and makes flue
cleaning difficult.
• The flue system must be well sealed with a minimum of 3 fixings at each joint.
• The flue pipe penetrating the chimney must continue to the minimum length of 4.6m from the top of the
floor protector to the cowl.
• Flue exiting more than 3 metres from the ridgeline must terminate no less than 1 metre above the roof
penetration (see diagram 1 below).
• Where the top of the flue pipe is more than 2 metres above its highest fixing point, it must be stayed
against high winds.
9. Drill and fix flue system into flue spigot with stainless steel self-tapping screws.
10. Drill and secure the appliance to the floor protector using the two holes in the rear
legs of the appliance
FITTING SEISMIC RESTRAINT
The Floor Protector must be mechanically fixed to the floor by bolting or screwing.
Note: Floor Protector to be fixed by gluing when on a concrete floor that may have water pipes or electrical
wires present. The appliance can then be bolted to the floor protector with two 6mm x 50mm dynabolts.
BAFFLE
Before lighting your appliance for the first time, make sure the baffle is in the correct position being as far to
the rear as possible.
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WARNINGS
1. WARNING: THE HEATER AND FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH AS/NZS 2918:2001 AND THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT
BUILDING CODE OR CODES.
2. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ONLY COMPONENTS APPROVED BY FISHER ARE USED FOR THE
INSTALLATION as substitutes may adversely affect the performance and might nullify compliance with
the requirements of AS/NZS 2918:2001.
CAUTION: MIXING OF HEATER OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT
SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE
CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.
3. CAUTION:
MAY RENDER THE INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
Any variation from these installation instructions or any doubts about them must be checked against the
requirements of the AS/NZS 2918:2001.
CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC BRICKS
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CORRECT OPERATION OF YOUR FISHER SOLID FUEL HEATER
Simply by burning your Fisher heater correctly, you can improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption
and minimise air pollution.
STARTING A NEW FIRE
Please note: If lighting the heater for the first time dust heater, glass, trim and flue before firing to avoid
particles sticking or discolouring. Once fired, some smoke and vapour will be released as the VHT painted
surfaces enter the final curing process. Open all windows and doors while running the fire on high for up to
3 hours. People with respiratory, heart or other relevant medical conditions should avoid inhaling vapours
during the curing process. All VHT paint will cure at the highest temperature achieved and will produce
smoke again if this temperature is exceeded.
To start and maintain a good fire you will need the following ingredients:
1. A small quantity of newspaper (do not use coloured or coated paper);
2. A packet of firelighters (optional)
3. A quantity of finely split, dry soft wood kindling in a variety of sizes; and
4. Seasoned firewood split into a range of piece sizes.
TO BUILD A QUICK,
HOT FIRE
Use plenty of crumpled newspaper
and dry, finely-split kindling. Set
the air control fully open. Light
the newspaper near where the
combustion air enters the firebox.
When a kindling fire is built properly,
you should expect fast ignition
and no smouldering.
The first step is to crumple half a dozen sheets of newspaper and
put them just inside the firebox. The amount of newspaper you
need will depend on the firebox size, and the dryness and fineness
of the kindling you are using. The drier and finer the kindling, the
less newspaper you need. Many people make the mistake of using
too little newspaper. Be generous with the newspaper and you
will have more success. Putting some firelighter halves under the
newspaper can also help sustain firebox temperature until the
wood is burning.
On top of the paper place 10 to 15 pieces of finely split, dry
kindling. Softwoods, such as cedar or pine, make good kindling.
Ideally, the kindling should be placed on the newspaper so that the
combustion air reaches the newspaper fast where you ignite it. It is
also a good idea to add two or three very small pieces of firewood
to the kindling load before lighting.
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