KEMLAN C24 Mkii Fireplace Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- KEMLAN
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KELMAN C24 Mk II
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
INSTALLER, PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE UNIT ON COMPLETION.
PARTICULATE EMISSIONS POWER OUTPUT AND EFFICIENCY TESTING OF THE KEMLAN C24
FREE STANDING SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE
Report
The Kelman C24 solid fuel appliance was tested for particulate emissions power
output and efficiency according to the requirements of the joint
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4012/4013 (1999).
The appliance particulate emissions factor was 1.4g/kg of hardwood, and the
combined efficiency of the appliance for all burn rates was 68%.
The Kelman C24 solid fuel appliance complies with the requirements of AS/NZS
4012/4013 (1999).
Investigation: S. Marland
Report: S. Marland
Checked by: J. Kaiser
THERMAL CLEARANCE TESTING OF THE KEMLAN C24 SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE TESTED
WITH A KEMLAN DOUBLE FLUE KIT
Report
The appliance and flue system was installed into a standard Clearance Test
enclosure and tested in two positions in a manner conforming to joint
Australian/New Zealand Standard 2918:2001. Appendix B. A minimum 810mm deep x
850mm wide x 6.0mm thick floor protector (cement fiber sheet) should be used
under and in front of the appliance base when installing the appliance (see
joint AS/NZS 2918:2001 3.3.2). The floor protector should extend 350mm in
front of the appliance base. The Thermal conductivity of the floor protector
is 0.8 m2.1C/W for 4mm sheets. A 900mm x 130-degree stainless rear flue shield
must also be installed directly behind the active flue.
The Kelman C24 solid fuel appliance, when installed with a Kemlan Double flue
system, conforms to the requirements of joint AS/NZS 2918:2001, Appendix B,
with respect to rear wall, side wall, floor and ceiling surface temperatures,
when tested in the positions described in this report and using Pinus radiata
firewood as the fuel type.
TEST POSITIONS
The appliance and flue combinations were tested at the following clearances:
Position A (Parallel)
150mm from rear wall to the edge of the appliance rear panel.
450mm from sidewall to the edge of the appliance side panel.
Position B (Corner)
225mm from walls when measured from the rear corners of the appliance (45° to
both walls).
Refer to Appendix 1 of this report for clearance diagrams.
Investigation: j. Kaiser & S. Marland
Report: S. Marland
Checked by: J. Kaiser
DIMENSIONS
C24 Mk II
| A| B| C| D| E| F| G| H| I
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
MEASUREMENT| 682| 510| 638| 233| 563| 170| 319| 652| 525
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR THE C24 MkII
INSTALLED WITH DEFAULT FLUE KIT
MINIMUM CLEARANCES:
| A| B| C| D| E| F| G| H| I| J| K
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
MEASUREMENT| 150| 450| 225| 320| 770| 599| 1025| 850| –| –| 15-Dec
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
C24 Mk II
FLAT CEILING INSTALLATION
C24 Mk II
RAKED CEILING INSTALLATION
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 fireplace.
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 perfected, making fires in Brisbane QLD since 1969. ‘Australian made
for Australian conditions’.
Welcome to the Kemlan 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 get started:
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 12% – 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 base of your fire.
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
fire! So, let’s do its
Building your fire –
Whether you have purchased a small, medium or large chamber fireplace 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 fireplace to load
the paper or firelighters, kindling (small pieces of soft wood) and hard wood
into the chamber straight away.
Your goal should be to fill the fireplace 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 timber is far better.
Scan the QR code below to access the ‘How to stack and light your Kemlan wood
fire’ video. Please take some time to watch to see if your process is the
same.
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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, baffle, 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 3i 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 fire! A small fire in a large, chambered firebox will
not produce any heat in the components of the fireplace or in your room.
Choose the fire that best suits your living and heating requirements.
Reloading your Kemlan fire –
When it is time to add timber to your fireplace firstly make sure the
underside of your white baffles 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 air movement 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 limber.
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. The larger 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 THE
PAINTED 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 6mm 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.
4. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER –
4.1 Failure to comply with manufacturer’s operation instructions.
4.2 Normal wear and tear or damage caused by incorrect installation.
4.3 Any form of rust and/or corrosion to the painted finish of the heater.
4.4 Damage to the glass in the door, if the damage is caused by impact or
misuse.
4.5 The cost of collection and delivery of the wood heater and/or parts.
4.6 Damage caused by water ingress.
4.7 Cost of removal of defective heater or re-installation of replacement
heater.
4.8 Failure to use fireplace components supplied by Kemlan Industries Pty Ltd.
4.9 Cost of inspection for damaged heater.
5. CLAIMS –
5.1 (I) 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 year after purchase.
5.2 Replacement of heater subject to all conditions in section four of
warranty.
5.3 Should any defects occur, contact the Kemlan distributor from whom you
purchased the heater.
5.4 Under this warranty the defective parts will be repaired or replaced, free
of charge.
6. The fireplace installation must comply with the relevant local statutes,
ordinances, regulations and by- laws.
7. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF:
7.1 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
Purchased from: …………………………………
Address: …………………………………..
Date of Purchase: ………………………..
10 YEAR FIREBOX WARRANTY
The firebox is covered by a 10 year warranty.
Other parts are covered by a one year limited warranty.
Head Office – 13 French Avenue, Brendale, Queensland 4500
Telephone – PH: (07) 3490 5500
Facsimile – FAX: (07) 3490 5520
Website: – www.jetmaster.com.au
Business hours: – Monday to Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm. Friday 7:30am-2:00pm
Email: – [email protected]