Kemlan Celestial 900 Freestanding Urban And Rural Wood User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: KEMLAN

Table of Contents

Kemlan Celestial 900 Freestanding Urban And Rural Wood
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
DIMENSIONS
CONSTRUCTION
HEARTH MEASUREMENT
BAFFLE PLATE INSTALLATION
ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION
BOOST OPERATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
KEMLAN INDUSTRIES
WARRANTY
CONTACT
References
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Kemlan Celestial 900 Freestanding Urban And Rural Wood

Product Information

The CELESTIAL 900 Freestanding Softwood is a fireplace designed and manufactured by specialists in fireplace design. It comes with a 10-year firebox warranty, while other parts are covered by a one-year limited warranty. The fireplace is compatible with any Appendix F approved flue kits that comply with laboratory tested heat shielding.

The dimensions of the CELESTIAL 900 Freestanding with Metal Casing are as follows:

A: 1060mm
B: 602mm
C: 465mm
D: 491mm
E: 530mm
F: 239mm
G: 776mm
H: 268mm

The minimum clearances for installation of the CELESTIAL 900 Freestanding Solid Fuel Appliance with the default flue kit are:

A: 100mm
B: 200mm
C: 45mm**
D: 339mm
E: 730mm
F: 575mm
G: 1051mm
H: 1180mm
I: 1401mm
J: 910mm
K : 460mm*

For installation on a raised hearth, a minimum 80mm thick floor protector should be used under the appliance, and a minimum 18mm non-combustible material FC sheet or similar can be used in front of the appliance. The CELESTIAL 900 Freestanding Softwood complies with safety standards AS/NZS 2918 and may become hot during use. It is recommended to use a suitable fireguard when the very young, elderly, or infirm are present.

Product Usage Instructions

Before installation, check all dimensions accurately. Refer to the installation instructions provided. For installation on a raised hearth, follow the hearth requirements mentioned above. Ensure the first length of 8 DECRO from the unit has a double heat shield. Use any Appendix F approved flue kits that comply withlaboratory tested heat shielding. For optimal performance, consult your local authorized distributor to determine realistic expectations for your home’s heating capacity. The heat output and fuel consumption of the appliance depend on factors such as moisture content, size, loadinggeometry, and the type of softwood used. The fan of the appliance can be connected to a standard 3 pinGPO socket outlet and does not need to be hardwired. For safety reasons, use a suitable fireguard when the very young, elderly, or infirm are present.

DIMENSIONS

CELESTIAL 900 FREESTANDING WITH METAL CASING

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H

MEASUREMENTS

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1060

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602

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465

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491

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530

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239

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776

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268

MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR THE CELESTIAL 900 FREESTANDING SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE INSTALLED WITH DEFAULT FLUE KIT

MINIMUM CLEARANCES:

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
MEASUREMENT	100	200	45**	339	730	575	1051	1180	1401	910	460*

As per Clause 3.3.2 of AS/NZS 2918:2001 for floor protector construction requirements. This measurement only applies when unit is 200mm above floor. (refer hearth measurement drawing if unit is higher than 200mm from floor.)
This is the minimum allowable distance to any combustible material behind the unit.
Glass viewing area 776mm wide x 268mm high
Flue pipe ø150mm top exit Shipping weight 185 kg
All dimensions shown are approximate. Check all dimensions accurately before installation. Before installing refer to the installation instructions.
In line with our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to alter specifications without notice.

CONSTRUCTION

6 mm heavy duty steel firebox fully welded 25mm thick firebrick lined floor, back and sides 19mm ceramic baffle plates

NOTE:
The floor protector consists of an 80mm thick Bellis Board or similar material which has a thermal resistance of 0.1m² k/W, under the unit. 18mm thick board can be used in front of unit. New flue kit active + half heatshield ––“Any single heatshield can be used from 900mm up to 1200mm height” “This heater has been tested with the fan connected to a standard 3 pin GPO socket outlet. The fan does not need to be hard wired”.

PERFORMANCE:

Heating capacity 220 320m2 (23 33 squares)
Average peak heat output 6.7kW
Average Particulate emission 1.5g/kg
Average efficiency 68%
Heating capacity of this appliance is given as a guide only and may vary depending on the climate zone and type of dwelling (floor plan and degree of insulation). Consult your local authorised distributor to determine realistic expectations for your home.
Heat output and fuel consumption of this appliance is dependent on the moisture content, size, loading geometry and the type of softwood used.
The appliance complies to the safety standards AS/NZS 2918. When in use some parts may become hot. A suitable fireguard is recommended where the very young, elderly or infirm are concerned.

HEARTH MEASUREMENT

A.	UNIT HEIGHT ABOVE FLOOR	200
B.	HEARTH DIMENSION FORWARD OF UNIT	460

HEARTH REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION ONTO A RAISED HEARTH

X.	MIN. DEPTH MEASUREMENT (mm)	300
Y.	MIN. HEIGHT INCREASE (mm)	200*

NOTE: IF Y IS LESS THAN 200mm THEN REFER TO HEARTH MEASUREMENT ON PREVIOUS PAGE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION ON A STEEL TABLE

NOTE: NO FC SHEETING UNDER THE APPLIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY.

BAFFLE PLATE INSTALLATION

REMOVE MIDDLE AIR TUBE BY PUSHING UP AND REMOVING FROM FRONT AND REAR BRACKETS.
PLACE ALL 4 BAFFLE PLATES ABOVE AIR TUBES BOTH SIDES CLOSEST TO THE FIRE BOX WALL AS SHOWN ( 2 LEFT AND 2 RIGHT)
PLACE BAFFLE PLATES AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE, 222 MM FROM FRONT TO BACK.
BAFFLE PLATE SIDE OF 212 MM SHOULD EXTEND FROM SIDE TO SIDE,
REPLACE MIDDLE AIR TUBE BACK INTO POSITION ( NB. MAKE SURE OPEN END OF AIR TUBE IS PLACED INTO REAR OPENING. CLOSED END TOWARDS DOOR. FAILURE TO INSTALL AIR TUBES CORRECTLY WILL VOID WARRANTY.)
SLIDE THE BAFFLE PLATES ATOP THE OTHER 2 BAFFLE PLATES INTO THE MIDDLE POSITION AS SHOWN. LEAVE GAP OF 1 2 MM IN BETWEEN PLATES. THE GAPS SHOULD BE ROUGHLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE AIR TUBES. UNIT IS NOW READY FOR USE..

ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION

CELESTIAL 900 DOOR ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION

OPEN THE DOOR AS FAR AS REQUIRED, AND THE ADJUSTMENT ANGLE IS ACCESSIBLE.
MARK THE POSITION OF THE ADJUSTMENT ANGLE ON THE FIREBOX. IT IS CRITICAL TO PUT THE ADJUSTMENT ANGLE AT THE SAME SPOT. SO THAT THE DOOR WILL LOCK PROPERLY.
LOOSEN THE 2 BOLTS AS REQUIRED. DO NOT UNSCREW THE BOLTS ALL THE WAY OUT.
PUSH THE PACKER FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE ADJUSTMENT ANGLE UNTIL FULLY REMOVED. ONLY TAKE OUT WHAT IS NECESSARY. RE POSITION THE ADJUSTMENT ANGLE AT THE MARKERS AND TIGHTEN.
- NOTE: UP TO 4 PACKERS CAN BE REMOVED IF NECESSARY.
CLOSE THE DOOR AND CHECK IF THE LATCH LOCKS PROPERLY, THE ADJUSTMENT IS COMPLETE IF NO ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED.

SEISMIC RESTRAINTS MERIDIAN BASE INSTALLATION

Place the appliance on top of the meridian base. Make sure to align the front and side edges of the appliance to the meridian base.
Locate and align the holes on the underside of the appliance and top of the meridian base. Use the supplied bolts and washers, then tighten, this will hold the appliance in place.
Position the appliance and meridian base assembly to the desired position. Make sure the flue hole is in the required position. Use the existing holes at the bottom of the meridian base to drill the holes for m8 m10 dyna bolts. Use the preferred dyna bolt size and affix the appliance and meridian base assembly to the floor. When both dyna bolts are tightened the installation is complete.

EISMIC RESTRAINTS TABLE INSTALLATION

Place the back of the appliance aligned to the back edge of the cube table. Make sure the appliance is centred from the left and right edges.
Attach the supplied bracket by locating the holes in the appliance and table on both sides as indicated. Use Tek screws and attach the appliance by using the pilot holes on the bracket. Position bracket to 10mm from the underside of the table and edge of the appliance on the side.
Position the appliance and table assembly to the desired position. Make sure the flue hole is in the correct position. Use Tek screws and attach the bracket to the table. Use the holes at the bottom of the angle bracket to drill the holes for m8 m10 dyna bolts to the floor. Use the preferred dyna bolt size and affix the appliance and table assembly to the floor. When both dyna bolts are tightened the installation is complete.

FREESTANDING UNIT WITH HEAT SHIELD

SINGLE HEATSHIELD INSTALLATION INFORMATION FOR FLAT CEILING

SINGLE HEATSHIELD INSTALLATION INFORMATION FOR RAKED CEILING

CELESTIAL 900 FREESTANDING INFORMATION FOR DECRO INSTALLATION

IINSTALL THE FIRST 2 LENGTHS OF 6” ACTIVE FLUE.ALL 6” ASSEMBLED FLUES MUST HAVE THE CRIMPS POINTING DOWNWARDS. CONNECT THE FLUE WITH POP RIVETS , SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER.
INSTALL THE FIRST LENGTH OF DECRO (DECRO A) USE THE DECRO FLUE WITH THE VENTED CAP CLOSEST TO THE TOP OF THE APPLIANCE..

CELESTIAL 900 FREESTANDING INFORMATION FOR FLAT CEILING

CELESTIAL 900 FREESTANDING INFORMATION FOR RAKED CEILING

BOOST OPERATION

CELESTIAL 900 BOOST OPERATION

NOTE:
The boost flap need to be left open for the first 20 minutes of operation, in order to light the fire better. After this time, normal appliance operation will commence and the boost flap will need to be shut for the duration of use.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MINIMUM HEIGHT OF FLUE SYSTEM EXIT INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH AS/NZS 2918

KEMLAN INDUSTRIES

Operating Instructions
congratulations on the purchase of your Australian made Kemlan slow combustion wood treplace. We hope this serves you well, not just as a stunning feature; but as a functional tool for heating your home and keeping you and your family warm however cold the winters may get, because this is what Kemlan specialises in and has pertected, making hres in Brisbane QLD since 1969, ‘Australian made for Australian conditions’. welcome to the reman family. I would like to share with you the correct way to operate your Kemlan wood fire giving best results for both heating and useability. Let’s set starteds The First Burns – Unfortunately, we have no control over how the fire is loaded nor do we have any control over what quality of fuel / timber is used, therefore we can only give recommendations, and this will be the difference in heat output and length of burn. Hard wood should always be used as the main fuel source in all Kemlan wood heaters at a moisture level of between 2% • 20% always have a moisture meter if the timber is too dry it will burn faster, if the timber is too wet it will struggle to burn at all and give very little heat. The first few burns in a wood fire are commonly referred to as ‘curing burns’, this is when you are getting heat into the appliances steel and paint for the first time. What we are trying to achieve here is 3-fold: The first goal it to get heat into the white ceramic baffles and the steel flue system, getting these 2 things hot will create the ‘draw’ of the fireplace this is the process in which the smoke is drawn out of the fireplace chamber through the flue system. The second goal is to lay a bed of ash in the base of the fire, ash in the bottom of the fire is essential to the performance of the fireplace. the optimal thickness of ash is 2-3 Inches (25mm – 75mm. Having this bed of ash will assist the fuel to light easier creating an air layer under the timber, it will also assist in a longer hotter burn as the ash holds a large amount of the heat while the timber above is burning. So DO NOT clean your ash out until you have to, you should never see the firebricks in the _ase a volearo The third goal of the initial burns is to cure the paint on the fireplace casing, Kemlan fires are painted with a high temperature paint. When first applied at our factory, the paint is very soft, we place all finished fireplaces under heat lamps to start the ‘curing process but because of the time it takes and the temperature the casing needs to stay at to complete this process we need YOU to finish this cure in your home by lighting your new hre! So, let’s do it!. Building your fire – Whether you have purchased a small, medium or large chamber replace the set-up is the same Kemlan introduce more primary air into the chamber of the fireplace than most other brands on the market, this makes it very easy to light the fire from a cold start, it also makes it easy for you the user of the replace to load the paper or hirelighters, kindling small pieces of soft wood and hard wood into the chamber straight away. Your goal should be to hll the replace chamber front to back, sided to side to make sure heat is evenly distributed throughout the entire firebox. We don’t want to have to keep tending to the fireplace slowly adding pieces of timber and constantly opening the door, one full load of amber is far better. Scan the QR code below to access the ‘How to stack and light your Kemlan wood fire’ video. Please take some hime to watch to see it vour process is the same.

Now your Kemlan fire is up and running make sure to keep the primary air slide fully open, this will ensure maximum oxygen is getting to the fuel and this will create quicker heat into the fireplace box, battle, flue and of course your home. The air slide can move from extreme left (fully open) to extreme right (fully closed). Think of this slide like an accelerator and brake on a car. Fully open would be putting your foot down on your car’s accelerator, fully closed is like putting the breaks on in the car. When we want energy into the room (KW) we want the slide open, as the room gets to the desired temperature the air slide can be moved towards the right-hand side reducing the air to the chamber slowing the energy output and fuel consumption. The air slide should only be moved half to ⅐ of the way across while you can still tend to the fire. closing it completely or starving the fire should only be done when you cannot tend to the fire for long periods of time (e.g. going to bed) when your only goal is for length of burn. Remember no matter whether it is a curing burn or an everyday use, heat is key, never light a small hre! A small hre in a large, chambered hirebox will not produce any heat in the components of the hreplace or in vour room. Choose the nre that best suits vour livine and heatne requirements.

Reloading your Kemlan fire –
When it is hime to add nmher to vour hreplace firstly make sure the underside of vour white haftles is actually white, if they are still black this will mean the hardwood has not fully caught alight. If this is the case wait, you will notice as the fire heats up and your seasoned hardwood is fully lit the baffle plates will return to there original white condition, this means the fire drawing correctly through the flue system and burning cleanly with the secondary air in full swing. You can now open the air slide fully, crack the door slightly allowing the air pressure to equal then carefully fully open the door. Have the timber you are going to load in the chamber ready to immediately reload, be prepared, don’t open the door and then go looking for the optimal pieces of timber, the longer you wait the colder the chamber will get and the higher the chance of smoke coming back into the room.

Overnight burns –
All medium and large size Kemlan fireplaces have what is called an ‘overnight burn’ but what does this mean?? Like we have touched on above, the air slide should only be shut down fully when you want extended length of burn, as soon as you starve the firebox of air the fire will burn dirtier and heat output will be greatly reduced, in some instances the glass will blacken due to the lack of airmovement inside the chamber. The black creosote will burn off the glass when the fires air control is back up to high with a new load of timber. Generally, a Kemlan medium to large chamber will burn between 8 – 12 hours depending on the quality of fuel/timber and how full you stack the chamber. For maximum burn time you would fill the chamber up to 50mm below the secondary air tubes underneath the white baffle plate. Thelarger the pieces of timber the better! After the 8-12 hours you should still have glowing embers in the base of the fire, a small amount of kindling and medium size pieces of hardwood can then be re-loaded making sure the air control has been moved back to ‘full left introducing maximum primary air again. If you follow these simple steps, you will find your Kemlan fireplace is one of the best investments you have made to your home. From everyone in Kemlan we thank you for your business and wish you a lifetime of warmth and enjoyment.

IMPORTANT:
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY SOLVENTS SUCH AS METHYLATED SPIRITS, PETROL, MINERAL TURPENTINE ETC OR DETERGENTS, BE ALLOWED TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THEPAINTED SURFACE OF THE HEATER AS DAMAGE TO THE FINISH WILL RESULT. IF AN ACCIDENT DOES OCCUR, SPRAY CAN PAINT IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR NEAREST KEMLAN DEALER.

WARRANTY

Kemlan wood heaters carry a warranty on the 6 mm firebox for a period of ten 10 years
This warranty also covers other components of the heater for a period of one 1 year These components include the baffle plate, handle assembly, secondary air tubes and fan
Kemlan’s warranty covers the wood heaters against defects in materials and manufacture

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

Failure to comply with manufacturer’s operation instructions
Normal wear and tear or damage caused by incorrect installation
Any form of rust and/or corrosion to the painted finish of the heater
Damage to the glass in the door, if the damage is caused by impact or misuse
The cost of collection and delivery of the wood heater and/or parts
Damage caused by water ingress
Cost of removal of defective heater or re installation of replacement heater
Failure to use fireplace components supplied by Kemlan Industries Pty Ltd
Cost of inspection for damaged heater.

CLAIMS

( Kemlan will provide a full replacement of the heater in the first five years after installation (ii)Replacement in the subsequent five years (i e sixth to tenth year after installation will be on the following basis Owner will pay fifty percent of the current retail price, if the claim is made in the sixth year tenth yearafter purchase
Replacement of heater subject to all conditions in section four of warranty
Should any defects occur, contact the Kemlan distributor from whom you purchased the heater
Under this warranty the defective parts will be repaired or replaced, free of charge
The fireplace installation must comply with the relevant local statutes, ordinances, regulations and by laws

THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF

The appliance has been over fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine or other damaging chemicals Over firing can be identified by, but not limited to, warped plated or tubes, rust coloured cast iron, bubbling, cracking and discolouration of steel or enamel finishes

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETAIN THIS SECTION FOR YOUR RECORDS