Read and keep this manual for reference 45783a printed in canada 04 ‐ 05 ‐ 2015 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters premium ec00001 metallic black ec00002 metallic charcoal classic ec00003 metallic charcoal ec00004 metallic black distributed by: my fireplace australia pty...
2 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters thank you for choosing this wood fire we want to congratulate you on your purchase and wish to help you get maximum satisfaction from your wood fire. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled com...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 3 table of content part a ‐ operation and maintenance ............................................. 5 1 safety information .............................................................................. 5 1.1 summary of operation and mai...
4 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 5.1.2 door adjustment .............................................................................................................. 19 5.1.3 replacing the door gasket .....................................................................
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 5 part a ‐ operation and maintenance please see part b for installation instructions. 1 safety information 1.1 summary of operation and maintenance cautions and warnings • hot while in operation, keep children, clothing and furniture aw...
6 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 2 general information 2.1 ecomaxx pedestal wood heater specifications combustible: hardwood heating capacity* 232 m 2 maximum average heat output – hardwood (australia): 12.0 kw average efficiency – hardwood (australia): 62 % average ...
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8 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 2.2 zone heating and how to make it work for you your new ecomaxx pedestal wood heater is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 9 2.3 the benefits of low emissions and high efficiency the low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the ecomaxx firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment t...
10 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 3 fuel 3.1 materials that should not be burned • garbage of any kind, • coal or charcoal, • treated, painted or coated wood, • plywood or particle board, • fine paper, colored paper or cardboard, • salt water driftwood • manufactured...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 11 3.2.4 piece size firewood dries more quickly when it is split. Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn. Even when dried, unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don’t have the sharp edges where the flames ...
12 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters • split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds • softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods • hardwoods like gums, manuka and ironbark can take one, or even two years to dry fully, especially if the pieces are big • firewood...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 13 4.1 your first fires two things will happen as you burn your first few fires; the paint cures and the internal components of the wood fire are conditioned. As the paint cures, some of the chemicals vaporize. The vapors are not poison...
14 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 4.2.2 the top down fire the top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method: first, it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns; and second, it is not necessary to build up the fire gradually be...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 15 the wood was loaded. Do not attempt to produce a steady heat output by placing a single log on the fire at regular intervals. Always place at least three, and preferably more, pieces on the fire at a time so that the heat radiated fr...
16 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 4.3.4 firing each new load hot place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal and not too close to the glass. Close the door and open the air control fully. Leave the air control fully open until the firebox is full of flames,...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 17 4.3.6 building different fires for different needs using the air control is not the only way to match the wood fire’s heat output to the heat demand. Your house will need far less heat in january than in may to be kept at a comfortab...
18 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters the table below provides a very general indication of the maximum burn cycle times you are likely to experience, based on firebox volume. Firebox volume maximum burn time 0.042 cubic meter 3 to 5 hours 0.042 m 3 to 0.056 m 3 5 to 6 h...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 19 the deposits that form on the glass are the best indication of the quality of your fuel and how well you are doing in operating the wood fire. Your goal should be clear glass with no brown stains. If you continue to see brown stains ...
20 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 5.1.4 replacing the glass gasket and/or the glass it is a good idea to replace the glass gasket when the door gasket is replaced. The gasket is flat, adhesive ‐ backed, woven fibreglass. Remove the spring pin (a) from the handle shaf...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 21 5.1.5 cleaning and painting the wood fire do not attempt to clean or paint the wood fire when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces can be wiped down with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners. To maintain t...
22 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 5.2.3 cleaning the flue system flue system cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job. If you don’t have experience cleaning flue systems, you might want to hire a professional flue system sweep to clean and inspect the system for...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 23 part b – installation it is very important to position the wood fire as close as possible to the flue system, and in an area that will favour the most efficient heat distribution possible throughout the house. The wood fire must ther...
24 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 6.2 regulations covering wood fire installation it is recommended that the installation of your ecomaxx pedestal wood heater be carried out by a qualified specialist installer. If any electrical work is required, it must be carried o...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 25 7 clearances to heat ‐ sensitive materials it is of outmost importance that the clearances to heat ‐ sensitive materials be carefully maintained upon installation of the wood fire you have selected. Refer to the tables below. No part...
26 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters clearances to heat ‐ sensitive materials and floor protection 7.3 floor protector if the wood fire is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a heat resistant material as shown on the dotted line area of ...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 27 7.4 reducing wall and ceiling clearances safely you may decrease the minimum clearances to heat ‐ sensitive materials by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the wood fire. These heat radiation shiel...
28 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters constructions and clearances factors for appliances heat shields which are within 45 o of the vertical heat shield constructions minimum air gap dimensions (mm) clearances factor single layer of continuous material 12 0.40 single lay...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 29 8 the flue system 8.1 general the flue system , made up of the external flue system and the internal flue is the important draft system that drives your wood heating appliance. Even the best wood fire will not function safely and eff...
30 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 8.2 suitable flue systems your wood fire will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 155 mm diameter flue system. The cross ‐ sectional area of the flue shall be within 20 percent of the flue collar opening 8....
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 31 8.3 minimum flue system height flue heights and lengths from as/nzs 2918:2001 the top of the flue system should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows against the house and its roof. The flue exit shall ...
32 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters when there is no fire burning. This means that when you light a fire, the initial smoke goes up the flue system and strong draft builds quickly as the flue system warms up. Flue systems that exit a house wall and run up outside can c...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 33 8.5 installing the flue connector the flue has been called ‘the weak link’ in the safety of wood heating systems because failure to install the flue connector properly (which has been common in the past) can result in house fires. Th...
34 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters the rules below are based on those found in the as/nzs 2918:2001 installation code. Please carefully follow these installation instruction rules, or those enforced where you live. • maximum overall length of straight flue system: not...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 35 appendix 1: air circulation blower the blower motor bearings are factory lubricated for years of trouble free operation. Premium ecomaxx wood heaters are fitted as standard with a room air hepa grade filtration system, as explained f...
36 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters appendix 2: hepa grade room air filter premium range only (pedestal / freestranding models) to the outside rear of the pedestal area, is the hepa filter that cleans your room air trapping all particulates greater the 4 microns (4um) ...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 37 appendix 3: baffle plate location 1. The baffle plate will need to be removed for the cleaning of your flue system. 2. Ensure the fire is completely out before proceeding. 3. Remove firebricks from your firebox. 4. Lift baffle from i...
38 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters appendix 4: fire bricks fire bricks must be sitting flat on bottom of fire box, covering fire box base. The firebricks keep heat away from the blower, and aide combustion..
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 39 appendix 5: exploded diagram and parts list legend * premium model.
40 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters important : this is dated information. When requesting service or replacement parts for your wood fire, please provide the model number and the serial number. We reserve the right to change parts due to technology upgrade or availabi...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 41 # item description qty 23 pl68110 ‐ 01 pedestal front cover (classic charcoal) 1 24 pl68058 front hepa plate 1 25 21423 front filter 1 26 pl68056 pedestal sealing plate 1 27 44176 switch 16 a 4 position 90 degree indexing 1 28 44178 ...
42 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters ecomaxx product warranty this document sets out the express warranties that apply in respect of ecomaxx products purchased in australia. For ecomaxx products purchased in australia, the express warranties in this document are provide...
Operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters 43 3. Consumer guarantees our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the australian consumer law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeabl...
44 operating & installation instructions for pedestal wood heaters manufactured by: stove builder international inc. 250, de copenhague, saint ‐ augustin ‐ de ‐ desmaures (quebec), canada g3a 2h3 tel: (418) 878 ‐ 3040 fax: (418) 878 ‐ 3001 distributed by: my fireplace australia acn 127 126 550 fact....
