Specifications

TM036 Vermont Gas Fireplace & Gas Log Fire Service Instructions REV: A
D.O.I: 17/01/2008
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Fluing
To comply with the requirements of AS5601 the LHEC30 gas fireplace and RFSDV34 gas
log fire must be flued.
The LHEC30 is certified for a minimum flue length of 3.7 m and a maximum flue length of
10.7m whilst the RFSDV34 is certified for a minimum flue length of 3m and a maximum
flue length of 12m.
The LHEC30 may be installed in and vented through any solid fuel fireplace that has a
minimum opening of 730x535x395mm and has been constructed and installed in
accordance with state or local building codes and is constructed of non-combustible
materials, however any flue damper or blockage must be removed from the chimney prior
to installation of the log fire.
AS5601 clause 5.13.5 states that a flue shall not be located in, or through, lift wells,
clothes chutes, rubbish chutes, air ducts or ventilating ducts.
AS5601 clause 5.13.5.5 states that the clearance between a flue and any electrical wiring
or fitting, telephone cable or communication wiring shall not be less than 75mm where the
flue or log fire includes a draught diverter.
AS5601 clause 5.13.5.7 states that the clearance between a certified twin wall (twin skin)
metal flue and a combustible surface shall be at least 10mm.
AS5601 clause 5.13.5.8 states that the clearance between a single wall metal flue and a
combustible surface shall be at least 25mm (For these log fires this pertains to the single
skin section of flue that extends through the roof space).
AS5601 clause 5.13.6.1 states that the termination point of a flue shall be located in
relation to neighbouring structures that wind from any direction will not be likely to create
downdraught in the flue or chimney.
AS5601 clause 5.13.6.2 states
that where a flue is to terminate
above:
(a) a roof, the end of the flue shall
be at least 500mm from the
nearest part of the roof;
(b) a trafficable roof designed for
personal or public use, the end of
the flue shall be at least 2m above
the roof level. This dimension is to
be increased where necessary so
that a minimum distance of
500mm is maintained above any
surrounding parapet; or
(c) a chimney, the end of the flue
shall be at least 200mm from the
nearest part of the chimney.