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Tarlan Technical Little Cracker Installation Manual
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Rev B Mar 2012
The “Little Cracker”
Installation Guide
Manufactured by Tarlan Technical Ltd
Salt Water Creek, New Zealand
Phone 03 3136271 Fax 03 3132814
www.littlecracker.co.nz
Thank you for purchasing a “Littlecracker” multi-fuel Fire.
We are sure this fire will give you years of warmth from its professional design and
construction and of course it carries a 2 year warrantee.
For any assistance in fitting of this unit we are only a phone call away.
Summary of Little Cracker
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Page 1 of 23 rev b mar 2012 the “little cracker” installation guide manufactured by tarlan technical ltd salt water creek, new zealand phone 03 3136271 fax 03 3132814 www.Littlecracker.Co.Nz thank you for purchasing a “littlecracker” multi-fuel fire. We are sure this fire will give you years of warm...
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Page 2 of 23 rev b mar 2012 installation of this fire is critical to ensure adequate ventilation, we offer a complete install service should you require this. If you should find any of these instructions incorrect or confusing please tell us!.
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Page 3 of 23 rev b mar 2012 recommended clearances for safe operation the following clearances must be used when installing this fire. Due to the installation being carried out by a variety of tradesman and owners is it imperative the operator must check for hot spots when the fire is operating. If ...
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Page 4 of 23 rev b mar 2012 when operating the fire if any surface that is combustible i.E. Wood, lining or furniture gets to the temperature where it is hot to touch then you should be looking at improving the heat reflectors for greater margin of safety. Installation instructions the correct insta...
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Page 5 of 23 rev b mar 2012 2. Once you have settled on the fire position and are confident the 150mm hole for the sleeve will be clear of roof beams and wiring, and are confident you can reach the bolts when they protrude through the floor( to get the nuts etc on) , mark the 4 holes for the fire. 3...
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Page 6 of 23 rev b mar 2012 6. Use a 150mm hole saw or a jig saw to cut both surfaces for a dektite fitting. Remove as much polystyrene as possible – at least 50mm from hole edge all way around..
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Page 7 of 23 rev b mar 2012 insert pink batts where the poly was removed 7. Slide the 150mm liner though the holes, a tip is to temporarily drop flue through the sleeve and lower into fire. Use spacer as per step 11 to help centralize sleeve (do not fit maniseal yet) 8. Fix sleeve to top roof by thr...
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Page 8 of 23 rev b mar 2012 9. Apply sealant to outside joint around the 150mm liner. We recommend simson isr70- 03, available in black or grey 10. On inside surface if hole is a neat fit then apply a bead of sealant – white if it suits roof lining for a neat finish – enclosed is a ceiling plate in ...
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Page 9 of 23 rev b mar 2012 11. We have a new spacer to hold the flu and 150mm liner parallel to each other – fit this to flue and position it around 20mm from bottom edge of the 150mm sleeve. (in this picture we assemble it, then slide it up inside the sleeve and then tighten bolt) spacer comes as ...
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Page 10 of 23 rev b mar 2012 make sure sealant shows at edges, if it doesn’t apply a bead on the edge of it to the roof..
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Page 11 of 23 rev b mar 2012 12. Place top cowl onto sleeve, mark height of the flue ,(or measure from top of dektite and mark at xxxx mm) remove cowl and cut the flue to length as per page 8 (we use an angle grinder with 1mm cut off disc) 13. Put maniseal around the flue below the rib and drop into...
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Page 12 of 23 rev b mar 2012 15. Optional rain cap can be fitted at any time after installation; this will need drilling and riveting in place. Note: rain hood is top part with fin – shown attached to cowl.
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Page 14 of 23 rev b mar 2012 ensure that the inner flue sits central in the outer, move the fire slightly to adjust. Fire can be bolted in position once lined up properly, if fire is not straight add washers under plate around bolt holes to correct. Important! Your fire is heavy (45kg) and precautio...
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Page 15 of 23 rev b mar 2012 wipe flu and stainless shields with mentholated spirits before firing the fire for the first time – this will reduce the staining from handling the flue. Optional flue heat reflector these are supplied in 1200mm lengths and can be cut down to suit, simply send us the len...
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Page 16 of 23 rev b mar 2012 (outer part of cowl not shown for clarity silver part is the flue) slide flue through this cowl centre until approx 20mm protrudes through the lower cone only, screw or rivet cowl to flue through the three legs that protrude at the base of the cowl, apply rtv or similar ...
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Page 17 of 23 rev b mar 2012 dektite roof flashing for uneven or fiberglass roof, or for ease of installing this is our recommended type of seal then drill the holes all at 150mm diameter and skip steps 4 to 8. If using a dektite or similar cut the opening to 150mm and ensure there is at least 150mm...
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Page 18 of 23 rev b mar 2012 with a 150mm pedestal these fires are 468mm from base to flat surface of fire how to use guide the “little cracker” manufactured by tarlan technical ltd salt water creek – new zealand phone 03 3136271 fax 03 3132814 www.Littlecracker.Co.Nz thank you for purchasing a “lit...
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Page 19 of 23 rev b mar 2012 we are sure this fire will give you years of warmth from its professional design and construction and of course it carries a 2 year warrantee. For any assistance in fitting of this unit we are only a phone call away.
Page 20: Introduction
Page 20 of 23 rev b mar 2012 introduction thank you for purchasing this new solid fuel burner, with the correct installation and by following some basic use and care instructions it will provide you with many years of excellent service. As with any burner it is important from a performance and safet...
Page 21: Cooking
Page 21 of 23 rev b mar 2012 caution : on first use please have adequate ventilation - the paint will bake and will give off smoke and fumes for first hour or two, avoid breathing these fumes. We recommend lighting fire during the day when you are able to open all windows and you can be out of the f...
Page 22: Important!
Page 22 of 23 rev b mar 2012 important! • regardless of the fuel type you are using it is imperative that both vents are fully closed when your mobile home is on the move. Wood burning • start your fire in the normal manner, using firelighters, kindling and dry wood. Initially you may need to open t...
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Page 23 of 23 rev b mar 2012 manufactured by tarlan technical ltd salt water creek –north canterbury phone 03 3136271 fax 03 3132814 warranty (customers copy) purchasers name_______________________________________________________ address_______________________________________________________________...