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

Prior to installation check with your state and localauthorities regarding any specific regulations thatmay apply.

Please keep these instructions for futurereference.

Burn hardwood only.

COVERS MODELS - JINDABYNE (STD FIRE BOX)COUNTRY CLASSIC (STD FIRE BOX)SOMERSET (SLIM LINE FIRE BOX)

Owners Manual

Wood Heaters

For All

FIRST THINGS FIRST...

Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Kent wood heater. This product is designed according to strictenvironmental, quality and safety standards and should give you years of trouble free home heating.

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

Be careful of what you burn:

Protect yourself and your familyfrom burns:

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Use only dry, well seasoned hardwood.

Do not use coal or briquettes.

Do not burn garbage in the firebox as garbagecan cause a dangerous soot build up andincrease the amount of smoke your heaterproduces.

Do not burn chemically treated timber as thepoisonous gases given off could damage yourstove.

CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OFPRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD ASFUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS.

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

The exterior surfaces of the heater willbecome hot during operation. For protectionof children, the elderly or infirm, provide afirescreen to prevent contact with theappliance in operation.

To protect against injury from burns, usecaution when operating the appliance. Inparticular, when loading the firebox, provideadequate protection for your hands.

WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE

LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR

REKINDLE THE FIRE.

WARNING: OPEN AIR CONTROL BEFORE

OPENING FIRING DOOR.

Use your heater according to theseinstructions:

The heater can get very hot, sowatch obvious fire hazards:

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CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BEMAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALLTIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESEINSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT BURN WITH DOOR OPEN.

WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE

APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN

APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING

AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS

BREACHING AS/NZS 4013.

WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN

HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.

CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOTBE OPERATED WITH A CRACKED GLASS.

Do not throw logs into the firebox. Alwaysplace logs carefully.

Load logs with ends pointing to the front of theheater. This will help prevent logs rollingforward.

Do not overfire (allow firebox to glow red) asthis could damage your firebox.

Always leave a minimum of 25mm (1�) of ashin the bottom of the firebox. Never empty itcompletely.

The appliance or flue system should not bemodified in any way without the writtenapproval of the manufacturer.

Do not place clothing or other combustiblematerials on top of the heater.

Do not store flammable liquids near theheater.

Do not store fuel close to the stove.

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LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS OR PLACE

THESE IN THE VICINITY OF THIS

APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING.

Exclusion of Liability

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

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ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW HEATER

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

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

Column Assembly

There are a few different column styles. Some donot require screws: you assemble the column byinserting the tags located at either end of the frontand rear panels. Push the front and rear panelsdown to lock tags into position. The column canbe further secured if you wish by fitting selftapping screws into the holes provided betweenthe tags (screws not provided).

Other side panels have nuts and screwsprovided for you to screw the panels together.

If your heater comes with a fan, the side panelswill have two holes at the top for securing the fan.These must face the rear of the firebox.

Next, fit the aluminium heatshield to the top of thecolumn, ensuring theshield locates in theslots at the top of thecolumn.

You must now attachthe firebox. Lay thefirebox on its back.Locate the columnonto the four locatingpoints on the base ofthe heater. Ensure theside of the column with a 45 mm gap on thebottom edge goes at the rear of the heater.

Secure the column to the base of the heater withthe four self tapping screws provided.

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

(For Jindabyne only) Fit the top deflector andrear heatshield to the rear of the firebox bypushing the long screws through the holes on theback firebox panel. Fitthe top deflector first,then the spacers, rearheatshield and finally then u t s .Securetightly.

Deflector & Heat Shield

Fan Assembly

Fix the fan to thecolumn using thef o u r l o c a t i n gscrews provided.

The earth wires onthe fan will need tobe fixed to thecolumn. Refer todetail view below.

The fan can be removedf o r c l e a n i n g b yunscrewing the locatingscrews. Remember todisconnect the powersupply before touchingthe fan.

Firebricks (Standard Firebox)Standard sized fireboxes use 7 firebricks and aceramic base liner in the arrangement shownbelow.

Place the base liner down so that it is flushagainst the front of the firebox. Place twofirebricks on each side laying down. Placethree firebricks at the back standing upright.

Now place the brick retainer along the backfirebricks so that the lip hangs over the front ofthe bricks.

If necessary, push the side bricks towards theback of the heater so they sit against the brickretainer. This arrangement prevents the backbricks from falling forward.

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Firebricks (Slimline Firebox)Slimline fireboxes use 6 firebricks and a ceramicbase liner in the arrangement shown below.

Place the base liner down so that it is flushagainst the front of the firebox. Place twofirebricks on each side standing upright. Placetwo firebricks at the back laying down sideways.

Now place the brick retainer along the backfirebricks so that the lip hangs over the front ofthe bricks.

If necessary, push the side bricks towards theback of the heater so they sit against the brickretainer. This arrangement prevents the backbricks from falling forward.

All Models - Baffle Plate

The baff le plateMUST be installedprior to operating theappliance. Ensurethat the baffle plate ispointing forward.

The left side of theplate should bedirected over theplate bracket and pushed against the top leftedge of the firebox. The right hand side shouldthen be lifted up over the right hand bracket. Theplate can now be allowed to rest into position.Ensure the plate is sitting evenly on bothbrackets, and is pushed all the way to the back ofthe heater.

Kick Plate

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

Insert the screws from the inside of the firebox andthen screw the spacer to the front, as shown in thediagram below. Use the spacers with the threadedtip.

Now, place the kick plate against the spacers andsecure with the two dome nuts provided.

INSTALLATION - GENERAL NOTES

Before Beginning

Before beginning the installation of your woodheater, you should note the followingprecautions:

It is strongly recommended that acertified/qualified installer perform theinstallation.

You may need to get council approval prior toinstallation.

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

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WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE-

SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED 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

REQUIREMENTS OF AS/NZS 4013

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 COMPLIANCE PLATE WITH THE

MARKING �TESTED TO AS/NZS 4013.

WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE

APPLIANCE 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.

CAUTION: CRACKED AND BROKENCOMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS PANELS ORCERAMIC TILES, MAY RENDER THEINSTALLATION UNSAFE.

The correct flue system is critical to theperformance of your wood heater. It must eitherbe tested with the heater or be a default flue kit.

We recommend you use a Maxiheat Default FlueKit.

Flue Installation

CAUTION: MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE-SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENTS O U R C E S O R M O D I F Y I N G T H EDIMENSIONAL SPECIF ICAT ION OFC O M P O N E N T S M A Y R E S U L T I NHAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCHA C T I O N I S C O N S I D E R E D , T H EMANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTEDIN THE FIRST INSTANCE.

Flue Height Requirements

Your flue must extend the required height aboveyour roof to promote sufficient draught. If the flueis not high enough, the heater will not �draw�properly causing smoke to spill back into theroom.

The minimum height of the active flue must be4.6m in length measured from the hearth plate tothe flue termination point. The flue must extendat least 1m out of the roof. The flue must clearany ridge or obstruction within a 3m radius by aminimum of 1m.

For very steep roofs (45° or steeper) it is oftenimpractical to get above the highest point. Theuse of an anti-downdraft cowl is advisable.

On flat roofs, the flue must extend a minimum of1.5m.

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

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INSTALLATION

Location

Select a location for your wood heater with greatcare.

Do not place your heater in areas of hightraffic, near furniture or draperies.

Check that the intended location will notinterfere with ceiling joists, rafters, valleys andridges.

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Hearth Requirements

Hearth Clearances

If your wood heater is to be installed on carpet,timber or any other combustible material, youmust place a hearth (also known as a floorprotector) underneath the heater. Pleaseobserve the following:

The hearth must consist of at least 17 mm ofnoncombustible material

It is not recommended that you make yourown hearth

The hearth and heater assembly must beplaced on a firm and level surface.

It is necessary to ensure that the heater ispositioned on the hearth so that the requirementsstated on the separate enclosed sheet or theback of the heater are observed. The diagramsshow the distance by which the front of the hearthand the sides of the hearth should extend pastthe heater door.

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Heater Clearances

It is vital that the heater be installed the properdistance from combustible surfaces like wood,gyprock and curtains. These minimum distanceswhich you need to observe for your particularheater are stated on the separate enclosed sheetor the back of your heater. The diagrams showboth parallel and corner installations.

Failure to maintain these minimum distancesmay result in a fire for which your insurer mayrefuse to cover.

Reduced Clearances

These clearances can be reduced with properheat shielding. Basically a noncombustiblesurface is placed between the heater and thecombustible wall. It is vital that an unobstructedair flow be maintained between the two surfacesto remove excess heat.

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WOOD SELECTION

Few things affect the performance of your heater as much as the fuel you burn. Take note of the following:

What Not To Burn

What To Burn

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Softwood (except kindling)

Wet or unseasoned wood

Treated or painted timber

Saltwater wood

Coal or charcoal

Garbage, plastic etc

Any solvents, kerosene, petrol or anyflammable liquid.

Quite simply, dry seasoned hardwood.

From when wood is first cut down, it takes up to12 months of dry storage for the wood to seasonproperly. The seasoning process is underwaywhen cracks begin to appear at the ends of cuttimber.

Use of moist or unseasoned wood will result inexcessive smoke, longer startup times, a lazyflame that requires more air to stay alight,creosote build up in the flue and on the doorglass, and a much less powerful fire. The reasonis simple. Heat that would normally be going intothe room is wasted boiling water that is trappedinside the wood. This poor performance costsyou money in wasted fuel and increasedmaintenance.

It is difficult to determine if wood is dry just bylooking at it. If you can hear the wood sizzle andhiss, or can see moisture bubbling from the woodsurface, then your wood is too wet. In practice,the best thing you can do is to be sure of thesource. Buy your wood from reputable woodmerchants. Make sure you store the woodcorrectly.

Wood Storage

Wood Splitting

It is important that wood be stored under cover.Even wood that is years old will absorb largequantities of moisture if exposed to the elements.

It is advisable that wood is stacked to allow someair flow in and around the logs. This will help keepthe wood dry.

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

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

Small pieces up to about 50mm thick are goodwhen the fire is still being established, orwhen you want to revive a fire that has burntlow.

Larger logs are excellent for long burns oncethe 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 maximumefficiency and enjoyment.

Curing the Paint

Operating The Air Control

Various parts of your heater have been coatedwith high quality paints to protect them and togive them an attractive finish. You will need to�break-in� your heater to harden or cure thesecoatings.

While curing, be careful not to touch the paintedsurfaces as the paint will be quite soft.

The basic rule is: cure slowly, over about threeburns, without a hot fire. During the curingprocess it is normal for some smoke and smell tobe given off from the surface of the heater. Eachtime, some windows should be opened to allowthe paint odours to escape. Using a fan alsohelps disperse the odours. For this reason it isbest done during the day.

1. The first fire should be kindling only and shouldlast for about 20 minutes. Leave the doorslightly ajar to stop the door rope fromsticking.

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

3. The third fire should be a normal fire of at least45 minutes.

By this time, your heater should be cured. Incolder conditions, or if the heater uses a fan, itmay take slightly longer. The house should beventilated until all odours are gone.

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

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

For medium burns - This is the optimal setting fornormal use.

For high burns - Use this setting for starting thefire and for at least 30 minutes after loading andreloading.

Lighting The Fire

Wood burns most efficiently when placed in avery hot fire. These procedures are designed tobring your firebox to the right temperature asquickly as possible.

Put the air control on high.

Place a large amount of kindling in a criss-crosspattern over a firelighter. Make sure plenty of aircan get into the stack and around each piece ofkindling.

Add a few small pieces of wood on top. Thefirebox should be about half full of fuel.

Ignite the firelighter.

Continue to add small pieces of wood until a bedof hot glowing coals is established.

Place two or three thoroughly dry split logs(about 80-100mm diameter) on the wellestablished fire. Logs will burn better if they areplaced with their ends near the glass, ie front toback.

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

Adding fresh wood cools the fire down, so whenyou need to replenish the fuel, turn the air controlto high for about 30 minutes to bring the fireboxtemperatures back up to normal

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

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USING YOUR HEATER

A Few Hints

Overnight Burns

Restarting After an Overnight Burn

Wood should be stacked front to back - with theends facing the door - and with space betweenthem for air to flow around.

The door should remain closed at all timesexcept when first establishing the fire and whenloading.

There are many factors that can affect the wayyour heater burns, including flue height, woodtype, shape, amount, the way it is stacked, windconditions and outside air temperatures to namea few. You will find that before long you will get toknow how your heater works best for you.

Large unsplit logs are the best fuel to use.

Make sure you have a good strong bed ofglowing coals and the heater is hot beforeloading the logs.

Place a load of wood on the strong base fire andcoals, shut the door and leave on high for about30 minutes or until the logs are charred all over.

Turn down to low.

Adjust air control to high.

Rake the hot coals.

Place some kindling and small logs on the coals.

Once the fire is established, start putting onlarger logs.

Removing Ashes

Heaters With Fans

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

Push chunks of charred wood to one side. Thesewill burn in the next fire, so it would be a shame towaste them. Using a metal scoop, removeexcess ash and place in a metal container.

You should leave a small amount of ash in thefirebox to provide an insulating base for the nextfire. Rake them over so they form a flat bed.

If your heater is fitted with a fan, the fan shouldonly be used on �high� or �boost� when the aircontrol is on the maximum setting.

The fan should never be used when the airsetting is on �low� or overnight setting.

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

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When disposing of the ashes, keep them in ametal or other non-combustible container with atight fitting lid. Move them outdoors immediatelyto an area clear of combustible materials. Do notplace them in plastic receptacles.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

Care

Cleaning

Routine Maintenance Schedule

The firebox liners where fitted must be treatedwith care. Avoid throwing logs into the firebox asthis may fracture the liners.

Painted surfaces: to clean painted surfaces,wipe over with a soft, damp cloth. Do not useharsh solvents and cleaning agents as these candamage the coating. Buff dry with a soft, drycloth.

Door glass: sometimes black deposits will buildup on the inside of the door glass. To remove thisbuild up, rub gently with a plastic scourer padmoistened with water and detergent. Then usethe damp and dry cloths as before. Hot glasscleaner is also available from your heaterretailer.

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

Inspect and clean the flue system. To do this,remove the baffle plate and flue cowl, andclean out with a flue brush.

Check the painted surfaces. If there is anywear, for instance from cleaning or abrasion,touch up paint is available from your dealer.

At end of season

Inspect the door glass for any cracks andreplace if necessary.

Inspect door rope and seals and replace ifnecessary.

Inspect firebox for wear or excessivecorrosion.

If your heater is installed in a coastalenvironment, where salt air will come in contactwith the heater, this cleaning process should beperformed weekly to avoid the salt causingdeterioration of the paint and subsequently rust.

Inspect firebricks where fitted and replace ifbroken.

Check that the air slide moves smoothly. If it issticky, lubricate it with high temperaturegrease available from your local hardwarestore.

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Creosote Build Up

When the heater is continually burnt with lowerthan normal fire temperatures, eg due tounseasoned wood, higher than acceptableamounts of smoke are produced whichcondense on the inside of the flue. This builds upas a black, tar-like deposit called creosote.

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

1. If the layer is thick enough, it restricts the flueand can cause insufficient draw and evensmoke spillage back into the house.

2. More seriously, creosote is combustible, andcan ignite. A flue fire is easy to detect,involving a roaring sound, a vibration of theflue, and sometimes flames and sparks shootout of the top of the flue.

To avoid creosote build up and the fires that mayresult, burn seasoned wood with the air controlset to medium or high for most of the time.

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

In case of a flue fire, do not panic. Your fluesystem has been constructed to withstand hightemperatures. Immediately close the air controldown to its lowest setting. Do not open the door.Once the fire has extinguished, you should haveyour flue system inspected by a qualified serviceperson.

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CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Caring for our planet means reducing pollution and managing our resources intelligently. Every resource weuse today we are borrowing from our future generations.

The key to successfully meeting our future energy requirements lies in our ability to manage existing resourceswisely. Unlike fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gas, wood can be managed on a sustainable basis.

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

You can make a further positive contribution to the environment by following these important steps:-

Operating Your Heater

Other Things You Can Do

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Always burn good, dry hardwood. This willyield the greatest amount of heat for the leastamount of fuel.

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

Do not allow your wood to smoulder. Your fireshould always burn brightly and cleanly.Check the flue occasionally to see if there isany excessive smoke.

Ensure your home is adequately insulated.This will reduce your energy requirements,and lessen your fuel bills, or the need togather fuel. This in turn reduces pollution.

Do not overheat your home! If you feel hoteven when wearing light clothing, then youare wasting energy.

Install ceiling fans in the main rooms. Theseare an excellent investment in year roundcomfort. Because hot air rises, ceiling fanspush this hot air back closer to ground level tokeep you warmer.

Landcare

A portion of the sale of your heater is donateddirectly to Landcare by the Australian HomeHeating Association.

Landcare is one of the most proactive communitybased environmental groups in Australia today.Almost 5000 Landcare groups have sproutedacross Australia and like the millions of treesLandcare has planted, they're still growing. Oneof three farmers is a member of Landcare.

These groups get involved in activities like treeplanting and revegetation, weed removal,fencing, feral animal control, water qualitymonitoring, nature surveys, riverbank repair, andsustainable agricultural techniques.

Landcare groups are usually formed becausethere is a problem. Locals notice changes in theirenvironment and decide to do something aboutit. Landcare groups can grow out of neighbouringfarms, or neighbours in the city that share a localpark. Landcare groups are working on allimaginable ecosystems in Australia, from dryand dusty central Australia, to tropical rainforestsof Queensland and the mountains in Tasmania.

WOOD HEATING IS GOOD HEATING

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NEED ACCESSORIES?

Your Kent dealer also sells a range of attractive, goodvalue 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 andmore.

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