Combining respect for the environment and performance, the Austral III is ideal for heating spaces up to 2,300 ft². This non-catalytic appliance is among the most ecological on the market with a particle emission rate of 0.95 g/h. Its maximum power of 90,000 BTU/h will keep you warm all winter long. Its firebox is specifically designed for loading of logs over depth.
Included: steel legs with ash drawer, top air deflector, ceramic glass, ash lip, air damper
FEATURES:
Heating area
900 - 2,300Ft2
Size
23 3/4"W X32 1/2"D X32 1/8"H
Maximum log length
20"
Average particulate emission rate
0.95 g/hUp to 10 hours burn time
Up to 20'' logs
3.3 ft³ firebox
Heavy duty 5/16'' steel top
EPA certified
Proudly made in Canada
Limited lifetime warranty
Certified for mobile home and alcove installation
SPECIFICATIONS:
General Features:
Stainless-steel secondary-air system
Yes
Flue outlet diameter
6"
Distance-center of the flue outlet to back unit
7 1/2"
Distance-center of the flue outlet to side unit
11 7/8"
Recommended chimney diameter
6"
Type of chimney
CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F)
Minimum chimney height
12'
Door type
Single, glass with cast iron frame
Door opening size (Width)
16"
Door opening size (Height)
12"
Glass type
Ceramic glass
Glass surface - W x H
14 5/8" x 11 3/4"
Steel thickness-body
3/16"
Steel thickness-top
5/16"
Firebox size (Width)
19"
Firebox size (Height)
14 1/8"
Firebox size (Depth)
21"
Log positioning
Loading over depth
Firebox lined with refractory bricks
Yes
Baffle type
High quality vermiculite
High-efficiency certified appliance
Yes, EPA 2020 approved
Canadian Standard (emissions)
CSA B415.1-10
USA Standard (emissions)
EPA
Canadian Standard (safety)
ULC S627
USA Standard (safety)
UL 1482, UL 737
Appliance Performance:
Fuel type
Dry cordwood (16" recommended)
Recommended heating area(9)
900 - 2,300 ft²
Overall firebox volume
3.3 ft³
EPA loading volume
2.67 ft³
Maximum burn time(9)
10 h
Maximum heat output-dry cordwood(4)
90,000 BTU/h (26.4 kW)
Minimum overall heat output rate(4)(5)
15,841 BTU/h (4.64 kW)
Maximum overall heat output rate(4)(5)
57,041 BTU/h (16.72 kW)
Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV)(5)(6)
71.1 %
Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV)(5)(7)
76.6 %
Optimum efficiency(1)(2)
78 %
Optimum heat transfer efficiency(8)
74 %
Average particulate emission rate(3)
0.95 g/h
Average CO(10)
61.3 g/h
Size
Extra Large
Maximum log length
20"
Shipping weight
410 lb (186 kg)
Overall dimension (Width)
23 3/4"
Overall dimension (Height)
32 1/8"
Overall dimension (Depth)
32 1/2"
Warranty
Limited lifetime
Alcove installation approved
Yes
Mobile home approved
Yes, with fresh air intake
Certified according to applicable standards
By an accredited laboratory (CAN/USA)
Premium quality blower included (CFM)
Optional
Combustion technology
Non-catalytic
(1)This appliance is officially tested and certified by an independent agency.
(2)Values are as measured per test method, except for the recommended heating area, firebox volume, maximum burn time and maximum heat output.
()Recommended heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home, chimney draft,heat loss factors, climate, fuel type and other variables. The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure.
(3)The maximum heat output (dry cordwood) is based on a loading density varying between 15 lb/ft³ and 20 lb/ft³ and reloading intervals ranging from 60 to 120 minutes. Other performances are based on a fuel load prescribed by the standard without any reloading between start and finish. The specified loading density varies between 7 lb/ft³ and 12 lb/ft³. The moisture content is between 19% and 25%.
(4)As measured per CSA B415.1-10 stack loss method.
(5)Higher Heating Value of the fuel.
(6)Lower Heating Value of the fuel.
(7)Performances based on a fuel load prescribed by the standard at 7 lb/ft³ and with a moisture content between 19% and 25%.
(8)Optimum overall efficiency at a specific burn rate (LHV).
(9)The optimum heat transfer efficiency is for the low burn rate (using HHV) and represents the appliance’s ability to convert the energy contained in the wood logs into energy transferred to the room in the form of heat and does not take into account the chemical losses during combustion.
(10)Carbon monoxyde.
Clearances:
Minimum clearances to combustibles* (Data expressed in inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm)
United-States
Single wall pipe
Double wall pipe
Clearance – back wall
14 1/2"
7 1/2"
Clearance - corner
12"
10"
Clearance – side wall
20"
20"
Clearance – top (measured from the platform on which the appliance is installed)**
Freight Shipments ship via Freight Curbside delivery. In other words, the shipping carrier will drop off your item on your property not inside your home. The shipping courier will call ahead of time and schedule a drop off date with you. In some cases, white glove delivery is available. Call Us for additional details.
Expect shipping charges after you place your order
Ordered Ilve parts from the website. Explicitly stated free shipping and after received a message from customer service refusing to accept the order without paying an additional charge for freight.
I cannot comment on Thor product as company never delivered to me in the manner expected. I order over 8k worth of Thor appliances which have a great reputation. However I will never use Primefair again. Customer service was nice via text but when I had an issue with deliver no one took ownership and I am being told they are not responsible for the driver nor delivery. I never had the opportunity to receive w my items and I never received a refund yet which I am still disputing. Just use a local Thor distributor which is now what I did.