Masport Piccolo Installation Instructions

Revised Zero Clearance Installation Instructions for
These instructions are to be read in conjunction with the standard
Piccolo, Sofia & Madrid Owner's and Installation Manual (part no. 590340).
They apply only when bearer rails are fitted to the outer steel cabinet.
The Zero Clearance Kit enables the Masport Piccolo, Sofia and Madrid Gasfires to be installed when no
conventional masonry chimney is available. Installation of the kit is not difficult, but it is important to follow
the sequence suggested below. No special heat resistant hearth (floor protector) is required.
PLEASE NOTE: A special 'zero clearance' fascia will be required, as the usual fascias are unsuitable. A
special Flue Kit is also needed. This has a 100mm-diameter flue surrounded by a 150mm-diameter heat shield.
This shield is spaced out from the flue and rests on top of the outer cabinet. Ventilation of the space between
the flue and the shield is provided by the clearance hole for the flue in the cabinet top.
WARNING: The stand-off angles on the sides and rear of the outer cabinet are fitted to ensure a safe
clearance to combustible materials. The stand-off angles must not be removed. Additionally, no
combustible framing material must be less than 35mm above the top of the outer cabinet.
All Masport heaters are tested to New Zealand and Australian Standards. Clearances are for fire
hazard only. For durability of finishes and surfaces you should contact the relevant manufacturer for
their specifications. Masport accepts no responsibility for the deterioration of surfaces or finishes.
PROCEDURE FOR INTERNAL INSTALLATIONS:
1. Inspect the house construction at the proposed installation position to verify that the 150 mm
diameter flue shield can pass right up through the ceiling space without requiring the removal of
essential roof or ceiling support beams. The flue centreline will be 335mm back from the finished
front face of the enclosure. If the heater is to be installed parallel to an existing wall, and if the
enclosure is built to its minimum allowable depth, the flue centreline will be 245mm from the wall. If
the heater will be parallel to the wall, any heat sensitive side wall must be at least 520mm from the
heater centreline. If the enclosure is to be at 45° in the corner of the room, and is built to its minimum
allowable depth, the face of the enclosure will be 935mm out from the corner and the flue centreline
will be 600mm out from the corner.
2. Drop a plumb line from the ceiling to the floor to establish a flue centreline as detailed above, and cut
and nog a hole at least 200mm square through the ceiling on this centreline. The ceiling inside the
enclosure may be removed entirely, if desired, and it must be removed if it will be less than 1600mm
above the top of the outer steel cabinet. (See Step 10).
Piccolo, Sofia & Madrid Gas Heaters.
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