Solid Fuel Fires

(1.1.5.3)Looking at the diagram to the right, why is an air gap required between the flue and outer liner?

• To prevent the liner from overheating and burning the timber in the roof.

• To add an insulation factor to prevent heat loss

• To help cool the primary flue

• To prevent rodents from entering the flue and causing blockages

(1.1) Select the three main types of heat shield material.

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(3.1) What happens if a solid fuel heater flue is not regularly swept?

• Soot can build up in the flue causing a fire hazard.

• The fire forms formaldehydes that can leak back into the room suffocating the occupants

• Soot can build up in the flue causing carbon monoxide poisoning

(3.2) What is the most likely symptom of a faulty door seal?

• Excess material spillage

• Fire not maintaining an even temperature

• Excess smoke escaping.

(3.2) Select the best material which would cause a flue to become sooted quickly?

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(5.1) Which ones do not control the overall authority for the installation of solid fuel fires

• Individual manufacturer’s specifications

• AS/NZS 2918:2001 Domestic solid fuel burning appliances – installation

• The Building Act 2004.

• The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.

(5.2) Choose the two likely scenarios for when a local body inspection of the installation is required?

• After completing a PS3

• Following the completion of the installation.

• Once you have tested the flue and the completion of the installation.

• After you have lit it and its working good

(5.3) Choose the most effective fire for a large open plan room

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(5.3) Explain what elements and how spillage can be checked for a fire’s performance

• Spillage of POC's: smoke, ash, carbon monoxide

• Hearth must be checked to make sure that ember spillage does not land onto flooring

• check that the installed heater feels very sturdy and safe.

• with the fire burning check the cowl for smoke emissions

(5.3) Explain what elements and how temperatures can be checked for a fire’s performance

• check that the door, top of the heater and the flue will become very hot

• The door, top of the heater and the flue will become very hot, the sides and rear of the heater should only be warm.

• The fire should be warm to touch but not scalding hot

• With the fire burning check the cowl for smoke emissions