Kent JINDABYNE, COUNTRY CLASSIC, SOMERSET Owners Manual

Owners Manual
For All

Wood Heaters

COVERS MODELS - JINDABYNE (STD FIRE BOX)

COUNTRY CLASSIC (STD FIRE BOX)
SOMERSET (SLIM LINE FIRE BOX)

Tested and approved to Australian Standards
AS/NZS 2918 and AS/NZS 4013/4012.

Prior to installation check with your state and local
authorities regarding any specific regulations that
may apply.

Please keep these instructions for future
reference.

Burn hardwood only.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST...

Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Kent wood heater. This product is designed according to strict
environmental, quality and safety standardsand should give you years of trouble freehome heating.

Read these instructions carefully to get the most out of your heater and to ensure safe and satisfactory heater
performance. In particular, we wouldlike to draw your attention to these warnings.

Be careful of what you burn:

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Use only dry, well seasonedhardwood.

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Do not use coal orbriquettes.

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WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR
REKINDLE THE FIRE.

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Do not burn garbage in the firebox as garbage
can cause a dangerous soot build up and
increase the amount of smoke your heater
produces.

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Do not burn chemically treated timber as the
poisonous gases given off could damage your
stove.

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CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF
PRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD AS
FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS.

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Do not place any types of builders board eg
fibro, cement sheeting (or any other materials
not specified and tested by the manufacturer)
inside the firebox.

Protect yourself and your family
from burns:

WARNING: OPEN AIR CONTROL BEFORE

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OPENING FIRING DOOR.

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The exterior surfaces of the heater will
become hot during operation. For protection
of children, the elderly or infirm, provide a
firescreen to prevent contact with the
appliance in operation.

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To protect against injury from burns, use
caution when operating the appliance. In
particular, when loading the firebox, provide
adequate protection for your hands.

Use your heater according to these
instructions:

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CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL
TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

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DO NOT BURN WITH DOOR OPEN.

CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT

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BE OPERATED WITH A CRACKEDGLASS.
Do not throw logs into the firebox. Always

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place logs carefully.
Load logs with ends pointing to the front of the

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heater. This will help prevent logs rolling
forward.
Do not overfire (allow firebox to glow red) as

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this could damage your firebox.
Always leave a minimum of 25mm (1) of ash

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in the bottom of the firebox. Never empty it
completely.

WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE

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APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEE N
APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING
A U T H O R I T Y I S C O N S I D E R E D A S
BREACHING AS/NZS 4013.

The appliance or flue system should not be

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modified in any way without the written
approval of the manufacturer.

The heater can get very hot, so
watch obvious fire hazards:

Do not place clothing or other combustible

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materials on top of theheater.

* WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE

LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS OR PLACE
TH ESE IN TH E VI CIN ITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN

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HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.

Do not store flammable liquids near the

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heater.
Do not store fuel closeto the stove.

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Exclusion of Liability

Whilst every care has been taken in formulating these instructions, no responsibility whatsoever will attach to
and/or claim lie against, the manufacturer and/or the distributor of the heater as a result of any failure to follow
the whole or any part of the instructions and/or as a result of incorrect information herein and/or any omission
here from.

ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW HEATER

There are a number of heaters in the Kent range. The heaters are mounted on columns, which require some
assembly. All heaters will require
firebrick and baffle plate assembly.

Convection models are supplied with fans, which will need to be assembled.

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Column Assembly

There are a few different column styles. Some do
not require screws: you assemble the column by
inserting the tags located at either end of the front
and rear panels. Push the front and rear panels
down to lock tags into position. The column can
be further secured if you wish by fitting self
tapping screws into the holes provided between
the tags (screws not provided).

Other side panels have nuts and screws
provided for you to screwthe panels together.

If your heater comes with a fan, the side panels
will have two holes at the top for securing the fan.
These must face the rearof the firebox.

Next, fit the aluminium heatshield to the top of the
column, ensuring the
shield locates in the
slots at the top of the
column.

You must now attach
the firebox. Lay the
firebox on its back.
Locate the column
onto the four locating
points on the base of
the heater. Ensure the
side of the column with a 45 mm gap on the
bottom edge goes at therear of the heater.

Secure the column to the base of the heater with
the four self tapping screwsprovided.

Now stand the heater and column assembly up
and place into the base.

Deflector & Heat Shield

(For Jindabyne only) Fit the top deflector and
rear heatshield to the rear of the firebox by
pushing the long screws through the holes on the
back firebox panel. Fit
the top deflector first,
then the spacers, rear
heatshield and finally the
n u t s .
Secure
tightly.

Fan Assembly

Fix the fan to the
column using the
f o u r l o c a t i n g
screws provided.

The earth wires on
the fan will need to
be fixed to the
column. Refer to
detail view below.

The fan can be removed
f o r c l e a n i n g b y
unscrewing the locating
screws. Remember to
disconnect the power
supply before touching
the fan.

Firebricks (Standard Firebox)

Standard sized fireboxes use 7 firebricks and a
ceramic base liner in the arrangement shown
below.

Place the base liner down so that it is flush
against the front of the firebox. Place two
firebricks on each side laying down. Place
three firebricks at the back standing upright.

Now place the brick retainer along the back
firebricks so that the lip hangs over the front of
the bricks.

If necessary, push the side bricks towards the
back of the heater so they sit against the brick
retainer. This arrangement prevents the back
bricks from falling forward.

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ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW HEATER

Firebricks (Slimline Firebox)

Slimline fireboxes use 6 firebricks and a ceramic
base liner in the arrangementshown below.

Place the base liner down so that it is flush
against the front of the firebox. Place two
firebricks on each side standing upright. Place
two firebricks at the backlaying down sideways.

Now place the brick retainer along the back
firebricks so that the lip hangs over the front of
the bricks.

If necessary, push the side bricks towards the
back of the heater so they sit against the brick
retainer. This arrangement prevents the back
bricks from falling forward.

Kick Plate

(For Jindabyne only) To assemble the kick plate,
use the two shortlocating screws provided.

Insert the screws from the inside of the firebox and
then screw the spacer to the front, as shown in the
diagram below. Use the spacers with the threaded
tip.

Now, place the kick plate against the spacers and
secure with the twodome nuts provided.

All Models - Baffle Plate

The baffle plate
MUST be installed
prior to operating the
appliance. Ensure
that the baffle plate is
pointing forward.

The left side of the
pla t e s h o u ld b e
directed over the
plate bracket and pushed against the top left
edge of the firebox. The right hand side should
then be lifted up over the right hand bracket. The
plate can now be allowed to rest into position.
Ensure the plate is sitting evenly on both
brackets, and is pushed all the way to the back of
the heater.

INSTALLATION - GENERAL NOTES

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Before Beginning

Before beginning the installation of your wood
heater, you shou ld no te the following
precautions:

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WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE­SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTAL LED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918 AND
THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR
CODES.

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WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
S H A L L C O M P L Y W I T H T H E
REQU I R E MENTS OF AS/ N Z S 4 0 1 3
W H E R E R E Q U I R E D B Y T H E
REGULATORY AUTHORITY I.E. THE
APPLIANCE SHALL BE IDENTIFIABLE BY
A COMPLIAN CE PLA TE WIT H THE
MARKING TESTED TO AS/NZS 4013.

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WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE
APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEE N
APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING
AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN
BREACH OF THE APPROVAL GRANTED
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AS/NZS 4013.

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CAUTION: CRACKED AND BROKEN
COMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS PANELS OR
CERAMIC TILES, MAY RENDER THE
INSTALLATION UNSAFE.

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It is str ongly re commen ded that a
certified/qualified installer perform the
installation.

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You may need to get council approval prior to
installation.

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You should also check with your insurer for
any requirements they may have.

CAUTION: MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE­SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT
S O U R C E S O R M O D I F Y I N G T H E
D I M E N S I O N A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N O F
C O M P O N E N T S M A Y R E S U L T I N
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH
A C T I O N I S C O N S I D E R E D , T H E
MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED
IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.

Flue Height Requirements

Your flue must extend the required height above
your roof to promote sufficient draught. If the flue
is not high enough, the heater will not draw
properly causing smoke to spill back into the
room.

The minimum height of the active flue must be

4.6m in length measured from the hearth plate to
the flue termination point. The flue must extend
at least 1m out of the roof. The flue must clear
any ridge or obstruction within a 3m radius by a
minimum of 1m.

For very steep roofs (45° or steeper) it is often
impractical to get above the highest point. The
use of an anti-downdraft cowlis advisable.

On flat roofs, the flue must extend a minimum of

1.5m.

There are other variables that can affect draught
(eg trees or tall buildings nearby). If you have the
correct flue height and still have problems,
consult your dealer.

Flue Installation

The correct flue system is critical to the
performance of your wood heater. It must either
be tested with the heateror be a default flue kit.

We recommend you use a Maxiheat Default Flue
Kit.

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INSTALLATION

Location

Select a location for your wood heater with great
care.

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Do not place your heater in areas of high
traffic, near furniture or draperies.
Check that the intended location will not

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interfere with ceiling joists, rafters, valleys and
ridges.

Hearth Requirements

If your wood heater is to be installed on carpet,
timber or any other combustible material, you
must place a hearth (also known as a floor
protector) underneath the heater. Please
observe the following:

The hearth must consist of at least 17 mm of

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noncombustible material
It is not recommended that you make your

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own hearth

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The hearth and heater assembly must be
placed on a firm andlevel surface.

Heater Clearances

It is vital that the heater be installed the proper
distance from combustible surfaces like wood,
gyprock and curtains. These minimum distances
which you need to observe for your particular
heater are stated on the separate enclosed sheet
or the back of your heater. The diagrams show
both parallel and corner installations.

Failure to maintain these minimum distances
may result in a fire for which your insurer may
refuse to cover.

Reduced Clearances

These clearances can be reduced with proper
heat shielding. Basically a noncombustible
surface is placed between the heater and the
combustible wall. It is vital that an unobstructed
air flow be maintained between the two surfaces
to remove excess heat.

Hearth Clearances

It is necessary to ensure that the heater is
positioned on the hearth so that the requirements
stated on the separate enclosed sheet or the
back of the heater are observed. The diagrams
show the distance by which the front of the hearth
and the sides of the hearth should extend past
the heater door.

WOOD SELECTION

Few things affect the performanceof your heater as much as the fuelyou burn. Take note of the following:

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What Not To Burn

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Softwood (except kindling)

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Wet or unseasoned wood

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Treated or painted timber

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Saltwater wood

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Coal or charcoal

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Garbage, plastic etc

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Any solvents, kerosene, petrol or any
flammable liquid.

What To Burn

Quite simply, dry seasoned hardwood.

From when wood is first cut down, it takes up to
12 months of dry storage for the wood to season
properly. The seasoning process is underway
when cracks begin to appear at the ends of cut
timber.

Use of moist or unseasoned wood will result in
excessive smoke, longer startup times, a lazy
flame that requires more air to stay alight,
creosote build up in the flue and on the door
glass, and a much less powerful fire. The reason
is simple. Heat that would normally be going into
the room is wasted boiling water that is trapped
inside the wood. This poor performance costs
you money in wasted fuel and increased
maintenance.

It is difficult to determine if wood is dry just by
looking at it. If you can hear the wood sizzle and
hiss, or can see moisture bubbling from the wood
surface, then your wood is too wet. In practice,
the best thing you can do is to be sure of the
source. Buy your wood from reputable wood
merchants. Make sure you store the wood
correctly.

Wood Storage

It is important that wood be stored under cover.
Even wood that is years old will absorb large
quantities of moisture if exposedto the elements.

It is advisable that wood is stacked to allow some
air flow in and around the logs. This will help keep
the wood dry.

Wood Splitting

It is best to have on hand a good range of wood
sizes to help control the fire. The rule of thumb is:
the hotter the fire, the bigger the log you can put
in.

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You need very small pieces of kindling to get
the fire started efficiently.

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Small pieces up to about 50mm thick are good
when the fire is still being established, or
when you want to revive a fire that has burnt
low.
Larger logs are excellent for long burns once

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the fire is well established.

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USING YOUR HEATER

Before using your wood heater, study this entire section carefully. It will assist you in achieving maximum
efficiency and enjoyment.

Curing the Paint

Various parts of your heater have been coated
with high quality paints to protect them and to
give them an attractive finish. You will need to
break-in your heater to harden or cure these
coatings.

While curing, be careful not to touch the painted
surfaces as the paint willbe quite soft.

The basic rule is: cure slowly, over about three
burns, without a hot fire. During the curing
process it is normal for some smoke and smell to
be given off from the surface of the heater. Each
time, some windows should be opened to allow
the paint odours to escape. Using a fan also
helps disperse the odours. For this reason it is
best done during the day.

1. The first fire should be kindling only and should
last for about 20 minutes. Leave the door
slightly ajar to stop the door rope from
sticking.

2. Once the heater has cooled down, repeat the
process.

3. The third fire should be a normal fire of at least
45 minutes.

By this time, your heater should be cured. In
colder conditions, or if the heater uses a fan, it
may take slightly longer. The house should be
ventilated until all odours aregone.

Operating The Air Control

You can control whether your heater burns on
high or low with the air control lever found on the
front of the heater. The high and low positions are
clearly marked on all models.

For low burns - Use this setting for low burning, or
for extended burn times.

For medium burns - This is the optimal setting for
normal use.

For high burns - Use this setting for starting the
fire and for at least 30 minutes after loading and
reloading.

Lighting The Fire

Wood burns most efficiently when placed in a
very hot fire. These procedures are designed to
bring your firebox to the right temperature as
quickly as possible.

Put the air control onhigh.

Place a large amount of kindling in a criss-cross
pattern over a firelighter. Make sure plenty of air
can get into the stack and around each piece of
kindling.

Add a few small pieces of wood on top. The
firebox should be about halffull of fuel.

Ignite the firelighter.

Continue to add small pieces of wood until a bed
of hot glowing coals isestablished.

Place two or three thoroughly dry split logs
(about 80-100mm diameter) on the well
established fire. Logs will burn better if they are
placed with their ends near the glass, ie front to
back.

Leave the air control on high for about 30
minutes. After this time, the firebox should be hot
enough for normal operation, so you can turn
down to medium or low.

Adding fresh wood cools the fire down, so when
you need to replenish the fuel, turn the air control
to high for about 30 minutes to bring the firebox
temperatures back up to normal

Always leave the air control on high for at least 30
minutes after reloading.

USING YOUR HEATER

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A Few Hints

Wood should be stacked front to back - with the
ends facing the door - and with space between
them for air to flowaround.

The door should remain closed at all times
except when first establishing the fire and when
loading.

There are many factors that can affect the way
your heater burns, including flue height, wood
type, shape, amount, the way it is stacked, wind
conditions and outside air temperatures to name
a few. You will find that before long you will get to
know how your heater worksbest for you.

Overnight Burns

Large unsplit logs are thebest fuel to use.

Make sure you have a good strong bed of
glowing coals and the heater is hot before
loading the logs.

Place a load of wood on the strong base fire and
coals, shut the door and leave on high for about
30 minutes or until thelogs are charred all over.

Turn down to low.

Restarting After an Overnight Burn

Adjust air control to high.

Rake the hot coals.

Place some kindling and smalllogs on the coals.

Once the fire is established, start putting on
larger logs.

Removing Ashes

When the ashes are level with the firebox
opening, it s time for a clean out. This should only
be done when the firebox has completely cooled.
Removing hot ashes is hazardous.

Push chunks of charred wood to one side. These
will burn in the next fire, so it would be a shame to
waste them. Using a metal scoop, remove
excess ash and place ina metal container.

You should leave a small amount of ash in the
firebox to provide an insulating base for the next
fire. Rake them over sothey form a flat bed.

When disposing of the ashes, keep them in a
metal or other non-combustible container with a
tight fitting lid. Move them outdoors immediately
to an area clear of combustible materials. Do not
place them in plastic receptacles.

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Heaters With Fans

If your heater is fitted with a fan, the fan should
only be used on high or boost when the air
control is on the maximumsetting.

The fan should never be used when the air
setting is on low or overnight setting.

We also recommend not using the fan until 30
minutes after the fire isfirst lit.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your heater has been designed as a heavy duty appliance capable of withstanding normal operating
conditions.

Care

The firebox liners where fitted must be treated
with care. Avoid throwing logs into the firebox as
this may fracture the liners.

Cleaning

Painted surfaces: to clean painted surfaces,
wipe over with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
harsh solvents and cleaning agents as these can
damage the coating. Buff dry with a soft, dry
cloth.

If your heater is installed in a coastal
environment, where salt air will come in contact
with the heater, this cleaning process should be
performed weekly to avoid the salt causing
deterioration of the paint andsubsequently rust.

Door glass: sometimes black deposits will build
up on the inside of the door glass. To remove this
build up, rub gently with a plastic scourer pad
moistened with water and detergent. Then use
the damp and dry cloths as before. Hot glass
cleaner is also available from your heater
retailer.

Routine Maintenance Schedule

At beginning of the season and at least every 8
weeks during the season

Inspect and clean the flue system. To do this,

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remove the baffle plate and flue cowl, and
clean out with a fluebrush.
Check the painted surfaces. If there is any

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wear, for instance from cleaning or abrasion,
touch up paint is availablefrom your dealer.

At end of season

Inspect the door glass for any cracks and

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replace if necessary.
Inspect door rope and seals and replace if

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necessary.

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Inspect firebox for wear or excessive
corrosion.

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Inspect firebricks where fitted and replace if
broken.

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Check that the air slide moves smoothly. If it is
sticky, lubricate it with high temperature
grease available from your local hardware
store.

Creosote Build Up

When the heater is continually burnt with lower
than normal fire temperatures, eg due to
unseasoned wood, higher than acceptable
amounts of smoke are produced which
condense on the inside of the flue. This builds up
as a black, tar-like depositcalled creosote.

A thin layer of creosote inside the flue is normal
and will not cause a problem. Once there is a
layer more than 3mm thick,problems can occur.

1. If the layer is thick enough, it restricts the flue
and can cause insufficient draw and even
smoke spillage back into thehouse.

2. More seriously, creosote is combustible, and
can ignite. A flue fire is easy to detect,
involving a roaring sound, a vibration of the
flue, and sometimes flames and sparks shoot
out of the top ofthe flue.

To avoid creosote build up and the fires that may
result, burn seasoned wood with the air control
set to medium or highfor most of the time.

To remove creosote when it does build up,
remove the baffle plate and flue cowl, and use a
flue brush to clean the flue system. To remove
the baffle plate, slide the plate up on one side and
then down around the bracketson the other.

In case of a flue fire, do not panic. Your flue
system has been constructed to withstand high
temperatures. Immediately close the air control
down to its lowest setting. Do not open the door.
Once the fire has extinguished, you should have
your flue system inspected by a qualified service
person.

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Caring for our planet means reducing pollution and managing our resources intelligently. Every resource we
use today we are borrowingfrom our future generations.

The key to successfully meeting our future energy requirements lies in our ability to manage existing resources
wisely. Unlike fossil fuels suchas oil, coal and gas, wood can bemanaged on a sustainable basis.

This is why wood is one of the wisest, most cost effective and environmentally efficient forms of home heating
available today.

You can make a furtherpositive contribution to the environment by following theseimportant steps:-

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Operating Your Heater

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Always burn good, dry hardwood. This will
yield the greatest amount of heat for the least
amount of fuel.

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Never burn green or unseasoned wood, or
wood that is wet. This will waste energy,
cause excessive smoke and reduce the
performance of your wood heater.

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Do not allow your wood to smoulder. Your fire
should always burn brightly and cleanly.
Check the flue occasionally to see if there is
any excessive smoke.

Other Things You Can Do

Ensure your home is adequately insulated.

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This will reduce your energy requirements,
and lessen your fuel bills, or the need to
gather fuel. This in turnreduces pollution.
Do not overheat your home! If you feel hot

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even when wearing light clothing, then you
are wasting energy.
Install ceiling fans in the main rooms. These

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are an excellent investment in year round
comfort. Because hot air rises, ceiling fans
push this hot air back closer to ground level to
keep you warmer.

Landcare

A portion of the sale of your heater is donated
directly to Landcare by the Australian Home
Heating Association.

Landcare is one of the most proactive community
based environmental groups in Australia today.
Almost 5000 Landcare groups have sprouted
across Australia and like the millions of trees
Landcare has planted, they're still growing. One
of three farmers is amember of Landcare.

These groups get involved in activities like tree
planting and revegetation, weed removal,
fencing, feral animal control, water quality
monitoring, nature surveys, riverbank repair, and
sustainable agricultural techniques.

Landcare groups are usually formed because
there is a problem. Locals notice changes in their
environment and decide to do something about
it. Landcare groups can grow out of neighbouring
farms, or neighbours in the city that share a local
park. Landcare groups are working on all
imaginable ecosystems in Australia, from dry
and dusty central Australia, to tropical rainforests
of Queensland and the mountainsin Tasmania.

WOOD HEATING IS GOOD HEATING

NEED ACCESSORIES?

Your Kent dealer also sells a range of attractive, good
value accessories for your heater like mesh guards,
toolsets and wood baskets.

Also, you can ask about maintenance products,
firelighters, touch up paint, flue cleaning products and
more.

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Building A2, Campus Business Park
350-374 Parramatta Road
Homebush NSW 2140

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