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Nectre MK3 Operating Instructions Efficient—Warm—Friendly Keep instructions in a safe place for future reference Do not throw away Pecan Engineering Pty Limited proudly supports the activities of Landcare Australia through its membership of the AHHA...
TABLE OF CONTENTS USER INSTRUCTIONS USER INSTRUCTIONS 1. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION …………………………………………… 2 USING APPLIANCE FOR FIRST TIME ……………… 3 Before use of this appliance please read these instructions RECOMMENDED FUELS ……………………………….. 3 fully. LIGHTING THE FIRE ……………………………………… 3 WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT RUNNING THE APPLIANCE …………………………..
Air Controls 2. USING APPLIANCE FOR FIRST TIME The Nectre MK3 has two air controls for controlling the • fire. First few times the appliance is lit, it will give off some Top air slide:- This allows air to enter the firebox from above odorous fumes.
• • Light the paper or firelighters. For the optimum between clean burning, and getting the best in efficiency, from the fully closed position, open the • Once the fire has taken hold add larger pieces of wood. top air slide 4-5mm. For optimal burn conditions, place the logs in a front to back orientation (right angles to the door opening).
Flue Draught 9. CLEANING PAINT WORK & GLASS The flue has two main functions: • 1) To safely remove smoke, gases and fumes from the The appliance, when cool, can be cleaned with a damp appliance. cloth. • 2) To provide a sufficient amount of draught (suction) in Over the years, the black paint will fade and can be the appliance to ensure the fire keeps burning.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS MAINTENANCE & SERVICING Glass in door blackening 1. REPLACEMENT OF FIREBRICKS This can have several possible causes: • Burning unseasoned wood — if the wood is too wet, it The purpose of the firebricks in the appliance is to increase thermal mass and to guarantee the longevity of the steel will cause the glass to blacken.
3. REPLACEMENT OF BAFFLE PLATES 4. FITTING A NEW DOOR GLASS The Nectre MK3 is fitted with two thick steel baffle This task may be easier with the door removed from the plates which help to retain the heat in the firebox by appliance and laid horizontally on a work-bench.
Remote Receiver Location 7. REPLACEMENT OF ASH PLATE To access the remote control receiver, remove the steel box from underneath the unit. The ash plate acts to protect the front of the firebox below the door opening from the hot coal bed and fire. 1) Remove the fan cover screw with an M12 Allen key 2) Remove the steel box screw with an M8 Allen key Over time, this may burn through in which case it should be...
10. REPLACEMENT SPARE PARTS LIST 9. CHANGING FAN ASSEMBLY NOTE: Unplug the power lead before proceeding. Firebricks 11 full bricks [ 230(h) x 115(w) x 38(d)mm] Brick Retainer 560(w) x 420(d) in 5mm steel To change / remove the fan assembly from underneath the unit.
11. WARRANTY Pecan Engineering Pty. Ltd. warrants this stove to be able to operate under normal use and service and within 10 years from the date of the original purchase on the terms herein shall repair or replace without cost to the original customer any part thereof which shall be returned to our factory, transportation charges prepaid and which our inspection shows would prevent operation.