Fisher HANMER Installation & Operation Instructions

FISHER HANMER

FREE STANDING WOOD FIRE

INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Congratulations on the purchase of your Fisher wood fire.

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 prior to installation.

Keep this booklet as a reference guide.

INSTALLATION OF YOUR FISHER HANMER WOOD FIRE

Fisher recommends you use a qualified wood fire 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 fire 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 fire, no modifications are
allowed without the written permission from the manufacturer.

INSTALLATION

1. Unpack the fire 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 the fire 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 fire (i.e. weight consideration on the floor).

5. Check measurements of the fire to combustibles or shield.

6. Locate the fire in the required position (also see
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).

‘Fitting Seismic Restraint’ after installation

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Remember:

• The flue system should rise vertically from the fire with as few offsets as possible. Offsets should be
limited 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.

• A 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 (rear) with stainless steel self-tapping screws.

10. Drill and secure the fire to the floor protector using the two holes in the rear legs of the fire.

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 fire
can then be bolted to the floor protector with two 6mm x 50mm dynabolts.

BAFFLE

Before lighting your fire 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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WATER BOOSTER – INSTALLATION

(Installation instructions supplied separately with booster)

WATER BOOSTER – GENERAL

Please check the Specification sheet for this model regarding the Water Booster. A Fisher Hanmer #301977
Water Booster must be used with this model to comply with the warranty and AS/NZS 4013:1999.

The Water Booster must be fitted by a Licensed Plumber to a low pressure open vented water storage
system, or an indirect system (heat exchanger). Please check with your Licensed Plumber.

For optimum performance, your cylinder should be no more than four metres from the fire. The distance
should be kept to a minimum. A 1 in 12 minimum rise is recommended for the hot water return pipe. The pipe
work must be 25mm diameter and should avoid sharp bends or restrictions.

PLEASE NOTE – When using a Water Booster fitted to an existing, or new cylinder, a Tempering Valve must
be fitted to limit hot water temperature to the users, as per the Building Code.

WARNINGS

1. WARNING: THE FIRE 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. WARNING: FIRES INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD SHALL COMPLY

WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS/NZS 4013:1999 WHERE REQUIRED BY THE REGULATORY
AUTHORITY, I.E. THE FIRE SHALL BE IDENTIFIABLE BY A COMPLIANCE PLATE WITH THE
MARKING ‘TESTED TO AS/NZS 4013:1999. ANY MODIFICATION OF THE FIRE THAT HAS NOT
BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN BREACH
OF THE APPROVAL GRANTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AS/NZS 4013:1999.

3. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ONLY COMPONENTS APPROVED BY FISHER ARE USED FOR

THE INSTALLATION AS SUBSTITUTES MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT PERFORMANCE AND MAY
INVALIDATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS/NZS 2918:2001.

CAUTION: MIXING OF FIRE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES
OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE MANUFACTURER
SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.

4. CAUTION: CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS, E.G. GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC BRICKS

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.

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CORRECT OPERATION OF YOUR FISHER HANMER WOOD FIRE

Correct operation of your Fisher fire will ensure efficiency, reduced fuel consumption and minimal
air pollution.

STARTING A NEW FIRE

Please note – If lighting the fire for the first time, dust fire, 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 be loaded front to back.

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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