Page 1
FIRELITE 1700B FIRELITE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Serial Number of Heater: ____________ Model: ___________________ COONARA WOODHEATERS ARE AUSTRALIAN OWNED & MANUFACTURED SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL (AUST.) PTY. LTD. PO BOX 8, KILSYTH, VIC. 3136 PH: 03 9737 5300 https://shamic.com...
Page 2
In some states the installer is required to issue a certificate of compliance on the installation; - ensure you obtain this if applicable! Coonara Woodheaters should not be modified in any way! Do not operate the heater with the door open for extended periods.
Page 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (FREESTANDING MODELS ONLY) Select the position of your heater carefully, taking into consideration all combustible materials in the roof; eg. ceiling joists, roof trusses, etc. Determine flue location through the ceiling: Position the hearth correctly (see below), and then place the heater on the hearth so that the flue spigot on the heater is correctly aligned with the flue location from the ceiling.
Page 4
Firebox Internal Set Up Step 1. Install the top baffle plate, place both hands underneath the plate lift either the right or left hand side of the plate up so it is on an angle. Lift up over the locating tab on the side of the firebox then lift up the other side and push the plate to the back of the firebox.
FIRST FIRE YOUR HEATER HAS BEEN SPRAYED WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE PAINT. TO ENSURE THAT THE PAINT IS PROPERLY “CURED IN”, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN LIGHTING THE FIRST FIRE IN THE HEATER: • ENSURE THE AIR CONTROL SLIDE IS FULLY OPEN. •...
Switch on the fan after the firebox has heated up. (This could take up to 30 minutes). Loading When the start-up wood is well alight add a load of dry firewood. Coonara Your heater will burn any diameter logs which fit in the firebox.
Page 7
Use of the fan Coonara heaters are fitted with a 3-speed fan for efficient distribution of warmth. Operating the fan in your wood heater is critical at all stages of use except at startup, where the follow steps apply: • When the fire has been underway for 30 minutes turn the fan on to low •...
Just start or rebuild the fire with the firebox at least 2/3 full, set the air inlet control to high and let the heater operate in this manner for at least 90 minutes. Replacement parts Coonara Consult your Dealer regarding any of the normally replaceable components of the heater i.e.
Should you experience scuffing or scratching, or discolouration due to incomplete curing, the high temperature paint can be touched up and matching spray cans may be Coonara purchased from your dealer. To retouch scratches that are down to bare metal, gently sand the surrounding area, with 400 wet and dry sandpaper and respray.
The door is unlikely to become misaligned unless it is knocked and attempts at adjustment may cause rather than solve a problem. Always consult your Coonara dealer before attempting any adjustment to the door. 1. Remove door by opening fully and lifting door up off the hinge. (Freestanding models require top panel to be propped up prior to lifting door).
At the end of the heater season you should clean and vacuum the fan and fan tray. Dust and hair can accumulate, especially if you have a pet. Turn the mains power off and disconnect the power lead from the wall socket. Console Model 1.
Page 12
TABLE 1: FIREWOOD SPECIES AND THEIR PROPERTIES Firewood Forest Type Heat Density Splitting Ignitability Coals Sparks Avail. Species Avail. (Dry Air) Per Unit Ib/ft3/ Volume Kg/m3 Mallee Roots Mallee Difficult Poor Excellent Good Belah, Buloke Mallee 70 / Good Poor Excellent Limited Box-Ironbark...
How to Make a Warranty Claim Coonara, Heatcharm and Arrow Heaters. The full Warranty Statement for your heater is contained in the Installation and Operating Instructions booklet that was provided with the product. 1. Check the details of the warranty statement 2.
Page 15
(1) year from date of purchase, excluding door glass. If this Coonara heater is found to be defective in material or workmanship Shamic will repair or replace such defects in the Coonara heater at Shamic’s option in accordance with Coonara’s warranty policy during the period on this warranty. If the defect is found not to meet the Consumer Guarantee requirements and constitutes a major failure, the purchaser may be able to choose to repair or replace the defective heater or part or obtain a refund.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the FIRELITE 1700B and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers