444 Swan St, Richmond, Melbourne, VIC 3121, Australia
Enquires: 1300 219 875
Enquires:1300 219 875
As you might imagine, this is a task best left to the experts. It is a very technical process and there are many things that can go wrong along the way. Admittedly, with VisionLINE some fireplace installations are very simple compared to others, but nonetheless, you need to know what you’re doing. If you are going to install it yourself, you’ll need to be very clear on the potential hazards of your chimney, and how to avoid them. Most states in Australia require a licensed installer to install slow combustion fireplaces. Visionline recommends installers who have completed the Australian Home Heating Association (AHHA) course
There is usually one or more potential hazards that come along with any heater, and you want to ensure maximal safety when they are put together. All fireplaces have their own intricacies. Familiarise yourself with those.
This is best done with multiple people. Once the flue has been put together, you need to get it up the chimney. This is best done with a very strong string, which needs to be put through the surface of the flue and up to the top of the chimney.
No, as per the above – licensed installer.
Yes. It should be installed vertically and directly straight. You can offset flues by up to 45°.
The chimney is the vertical stack extending from the top of the roofline, which allows smoke or gas to exit from the home. The flue is the passage that smoke or gas moves through to get to the outside. These can be ducts, vents or pipes.
AS/NZS 2918 dictates the flue length must be at minimum 4.6m from hearth to cap.
For fireplace installation, call the fireplace specialists at VisionLINE 1300 219 875.
