VisionLINE Taurus-AU Zero Clearance Installation Manual

Front Elevation

Frame Opening of 1300mm wide x 1470mm high x 550mm deep.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the front elevation of the timber framing for the fireplace. It shows the frame opening with timber supports at 100mm from the sides and a 300mm central section. Key dimensions are 100mm, 300mm, 1470mm, 1300mm, 1230mm.

Floor Protection Requirements

The unit must be installed on a 6mm thick compressed board. Minimum floor protection required below the unit is 550mm deep x 1240mm wide x 6mm thick. The floor protection must also project out in front of the unit 300mm x 1230mm wide, with the unit positioned centered on the floor protection right and left, and 50mm forward from the back edge.

Side Elevation

50mm rear wall clearance required from combustible materials. 300mm clearance above & 100mm either side of the fireplace to combustible materials.

Diagram Description: Shows the side elevation of the timber framing. It details clearances: 50mm rear wall clearance, 300mm clearance above, and 100mm clearance on either side to combustible materials. It specifies minimum 9mm CFC sheeting or similar non-combustible material for the area near the unit and minimum 6mm CFC sheeting or similar. It also indicates a 50mm clearance and a 300mm projection for floor protection.

Instructions: Fix wall cladding to header and studs above the unit; do not fix or glue wall sheeting to the fireplace.

Clearance Note: 300mm clearance required from unit to header. No combustible materials permitted in this area.

Paint Note: Light coloured wall paints may discolour over time due to heat; darker colours are recommended if the fireplace wall is to be a painted finish.

Wall Finishing

Wall Cladding to be minimum 9mm CFC sheeting or similar non-combustible material. 300mm clearance above & 100mm either side of the fireplace to combustible materials.

Paint Note: Light coloured painted wall finishes may discolour due to heat; darker colours are recommended if a painted finish is required.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the wall finishing for the fireplace. It shows wall sheeting attached to timber studs and header, with a note to avoid fixing directly to the fireplace. It specifies that wall sheeting should float for thermal expansion in certain areas. A return trim covers the cut edge, and a preferred location for the sheeting joint is indicated. It also notes that self-tappers ? and Selleys 401 RTV or similar can secure cladding to the lower unit casing / framework.

Instructions: Fix wall sheeting off to timber studs & header. No fixings on this area; allow wall sheeting to float for thermal expansion.

Included Items

Diagram Description: Shows the included items for the Zero Clearance Casing assembly: various metal rails (Long, Medium, Short), top panel, bottom panel, side panels, rear panel, center support bracing, rear stand-off bracket, and firebox support brackets.

Base:

• Long Rails (1100mm) x 4
• Medium Rails (500mm) x 4
• Short Rails (375mm) x 4

Casing:

• Top Panel x 1
• Bottom Panel x 1
• Side Panels x 2
• Rear Panel x 1
• Center Support Bracing x 1
• Rear Stand-off Bracket x 1
• Firebox Support Brackets x 2

Constructing the Base Stand

Step 1

Take 2 of the short rails (375mm) and 2 of the medium rails (500mm). Align the holes and secure with self-tapping screws ? to create an end frame. The medium length rails face the outside with the short rails being fixed to the back of the medium rails. Repeat the above steps to complete the final end panel.

Diagram Description: Shows the first step of constructing the base stand: two short rails (375mm) and two medium rails (500mm) are aligned and secured with self-tapping screws ? to form an end frame. The medium rails face outwards, and short rails attach to their back.

Step 2

In order to complete the base, join the long rails (1100mm) to each corner of the finished end frames, align the screw holes and fix with self-tapping screws ?. Once you have completed the top two rails, turn the frame over and repeat the process for the lower long rails to complete the base.

Diagram Description: Shows the second step of constructing the base stand: long rails (1100mm) are attached to the corners of the end frames using self-tapping screws ? to complete the base structure.

Building on from Base

Step 3

Locate the base panel and secure the center support as well as both heater support rails to the base panel using self-tapping screws ?. Secure base panel to base frame using self-tapping screws ?. Locate and secure the side panels to the base panels with self-tapping screws ?, ensuring the side panels are inside the base panel folds.

Diagram Description: Shows Step 3 of assembly: the base panel, center support, and heater support rails are secured to the base frame. Another image shows side panels being attached to the base panels with self-tapping screws ?, with the panels positioned inside the base panel folds.

Building the Casing

Step 4

Slide the back panel into place; the back panel will sit inside the base panel fold and on the outside of the side panels. Once in place, secure loosely until the top panel has been fitted to allow for adjustment. Secure rear wall spacer to the back panel in the pre-drilled holes.

Diagram Description: Shows Step 4 of building the casing: the back panel is slid into place, fitting inside the base panel fold and outside the side panels. It is loosely secured. Another image shows a rear wall spacer being secured to the back panel using pre-drilled holes.

Step 5

Position top panel in place and align holes as required. Tighten back panel screws ?, then remove the top panel to be fitted off at a later stage once the firebox has been positioned inside the casing.

Step 6

There are several tabs located on the lower rails which secure the base to the casing to provide additional support. Fold tabs up 180 degrees and secure to the casing with self-tapping screws ?.

Diagram Description: Shows Step 5: the top panel is positioned and aligned, and back panel screws ? are tightened. The top panel is then removed for later fitting. Image shows Step 6: tabs on the lower rails are folded up 180 degrees and secured to the casing with self-tapping screws ? for additional support.

Inserting the Firebox

Step 5

Position the zero clearance assembly inside the wall cavity. Once the casing is positioned, check level and ensure positioning is flush with the wall framing. Secure to the lower rails to the floor using appropriate fixing methods for the flooring material. Before preparing to insert firebox into the zero clearance casing, please ensure both heat exchange vents are capped ?️ as pictured below.

Step 6

Position the firebox inside the zero clearance casing. Due to the weight of the firebox (220kg), mechanical lifting aids ?️ are highly recommended. Leaving the top panel off allows for the use of mechanical lifting aids to help position the firebox inside the casing / wall cavity. Applying grease or similar to the lower support brackets will aid in sliding the firebox into the casing.

Diagram Description: Shows Step 5 of inserting the firebox: the zero clearance assembly is positioned in the wall cavity, checked for level and flushness. Heat exchange vents are shown capped ?️. Image shows Step 6: a lifting aid (engine crane) ?️ is depicted, recommended for positioning the heavy firebox (220kg) into the casing. Applying grease to support brackets aids sliding.

Flue Assembly

Step 7

Once the firebox is positioned inside the zero clearance casing, fit the top panel on the casing and secure with self-tapping screws ?.

Step 8

The flue requires stand-off brackets which are included with the kit. Position the standoff brackets as pictured below. The brackets are secured to the 10" flue pipe using self-tapping screws ? or rivets. The 8" flue pipe and brackets pass through the casing and rest on the top of the firebox. The brackets will stand the 8" flue pipe off the top of the firebox.

Diagram Description: Shows Step 8: stand-off brackets are attached to the 10" flue pipe using self-tapping screws ? or rivets. The 8" flue pipe and brackets pass through the casing and rest on the firebox top.

Step 9

Position the 10" flue pipe over both the 8" flue pipe and brackets. The 10" flue pipe will rest on the second tier of stand-off brackets as pictured below. The 10" flue can be secured to the brackets using self-tapping screws ? or rivets.

Diagram Description: Shows Step 9: the 10" flue pipe is positioned over the 8" flue pipe and brackets, resting on the second tier of stand-off brackets. It can be secured with self-tapping screws ? or rivets.

Step 10

Once the 10" and 8" flues are secured together using self-tapping screws ? or rivets, position the flue pipes on top of the zero clearance casing and lower into position. The brackets will locate the flue correctly; the first step of the bracket will stand the flue off from the firebox. Using a suitable heat resistant sealant ?, seal the 8" flue pipe to the zero clearance casing as marked below in blue. The second step on the flue bracket will stand the 10" flue pipe off the zero clearance casing as shown below.

Diagram Description: Shows Step 10: the 10" and 8" flues are secured. The flue pipes are lowered into the casing. Heat resistant sealant ? is applied to seal the 8" flue pipe to the casing, and a second bracket step stands the 10" flue pipe off the casing.

Finishing the Install

Step 11

Once the flue has been positioned and sealed to the top of the zero clearance casing, lower the 6" Stainless flue pipe down inside the 8" flue pipe and seat fully on the top of the fireplace spigot. Continue to run the three layers of flue in accordance with AS/NZS 2918.2018.

Step 12

Clad the fireplace wall using a suitable non-combustible rated cladding material and enjoy your new VisionLINE Taurus fireplace.

Note: Fireplace pictured with optional heat transfer kit.