Roaring Meg Eco details
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| Appliance name |
Roaring Meg Eco |
| Situation |
Freestanding |
| Fuel type |
Dry Wood |
| Emission |
35 mg/MJ |
| Emission factor |
0.48 g/kg |
| Efficiency |
67 % |
| Water heater |
None |
| Approval number |
214005 |
Conditions
- This approval applies only to the specific model described in the testing reports, documents and
drawings accompanying the application for authorisation.
Advice note:
Any necessary building consents, for the installation of the appliance, must be obtained from the
appropriate district or city council.
- A permanent label shall be attached to each appliance in a position that is readily visible after
installation. The label shall contain the following information:
- The manufacturer of the appliance (Roaring Meg Fires);
- The unique model name (Roaring Meg Eco);
- The unique serial number of the appliance;
- The number of the test report in which the appliance is described (21/3046);
- The name and address of the testing agency (Applied Research Services Limited, Beatty Street, Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand);
- The authorisation number (CRC214005);
- The approved fuel for use in the heater (softwood);
- The measured (average) particulate emission rate in grams per kilogram (0.50g/kg);
- The measured emission rate per unit of useful heat output (35 mg/MJ);
- The percentage measure of thermal efficiency (67%);
- The maximum average heat output tested (7.5 kW);
- The range of average heat outputs tested (4.8 – 7.5 kW);
- The statement “Performance may vary from test values depending on the actual operating conditions”; and
- Space to allow the installer to place the date of installation.
- There shall be no circulation fan fitted to the appliance.
- There shall be no wetback fitted to the appliance.
- The appliance shall be operated at all times in accordance with the “Installation and Operating
Instructions” supplied with each appliance.
- The only fuel to be used in this appliance shall be wood that meets the following criteria:
- Less than 25% moisture (dry weight);
- Has not been treated with preservatives or impregnated with chemicals or glue;
- Is not chipboard, particle board, or laminated board; and
- Is not painted, stained, or oiled.
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