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Masport RAKAIA Installation & Operation Manual

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RAKAIA
Ultra-low Emission Burner
Installation & Operation Manual
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
PLEASE KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Manufactured in New Zealand by:
GLEN DIMPLEX NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
P.O. Box 58473, Botany, Manukau - 2163
Ph: 0800 666 2824
Fax: 09 274 8472
Email: sales@glendimplex.co.nz
Web: www.glendimplex.co.nz
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Nov 2019
Part No. 599086 V1.2
*Glen Dimplex New Zealand Ltd reserves the right to change specifications, the content of this manual or the design of its product without prior notice.
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  • Page 1 RAKAIA Ultra-low Emission Burner Installation & Operation Manual THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Manufactured in New Zealand by: GLEN DIMPLEX NEW ZEALAND LIMITED P.O. Box 58473, Botany, Manukau - 2163...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.4 REMOVAL OF CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR 6.5 CLEANING OF CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR 6.6 WHEN TO REPLACE CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR 6.7 DIFFERENT STATES OF CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR 6.8 OTHER RAKAIA MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS 7.0 RAKAIA REPLACEMENT PARTS 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING: CAUSES & REMEDY RAKAIA WARRANTY REGISTRATION...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Glen Dimplex New Zealand. Thank you for purchasing a Masport appliance. The RAKAIA ULEB is a new generation catalytic wood fire, designed to provide you with all the warmth and comfort of a fireplace, at the same time having ULTRA LOW emissions to dramatically reduce the impact on the environment.

  • Page 4: Warnings

    • Modifying the dimensional specification of components may result in hazardous conditions. Where such action is considered, the manufacturer should be consulted in the first instance. • The Rakaia burner must be serviced at least once every 2 years from service agent trained and authorized by Glen Dimplex New Zealand.

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    1001 mm DD- Overall Depth of Fire 661 mm HH- Overall Height of Fire 803 mm Seismic Restraint - Rakaia shall be seismically restrained including floor protector. Use 8mm Dynabolts for concrete floors or 8mm coach screws for wooden floors, of appropriate lengths.

  • Page 6: Installation Of The Fire

    AS/NZS 2918:2001 guidelines for flue termination. The flue gas temperature of the Rakaia burner is a lot less compared to other conventional wood burners. In the colder environment low flue gas temperature can create flue draft issued. It is highly recommended that 200 inner casing of Masport flue system should be extended within 250~300mm below the flue termination.

  • Page 7: Floor Protector Requirements

    Please note that the Rakaia burner is heavy having a total weight of 155 Kg. The floor and the materials used as floor protector should be strong enough to bear this load. The minimum requirements for material to be used as floor protectors on a combustible material are 6mm fiber cement board (e.g.

  • Page 8: Seismic Restraint

    3.6 Seismic Restraint The Rakaia burner must be seismically restrained, including the floor protector. The figure below gives the holes that can be pre-drilled on the floor protector with respect to the flue center. We recommend a minimum size of 8mm DynaBolts on the concrete floor or 8mm coach screws or toggle fasteners for wooden floors of appropriate length.

  • Page 9: Preparing The Burner For First Light-Up

    Glen Dimplex highly recommends NZHHA trained SFAIT (Solid Fuel Appliance Installation technician) installer for installation of Rakaia ULEB and carrying out the following initial set up. Step 1 – - Install Bricks in the following configurations.
  • Page 10 Step 4 – - Place the catalytic combustor on the top of the front baffle between tabs and the back stiffener. Position the combustor to the left side of the plate. - Note the end notches to lock the front baffle into small tabs on the side supports. Also, note the tabs on the front baffle to locate the combustor and the flame arrestor plate.
  • Page 11 Step 6 – - Make sure that the main baffle, front baffle are locked in their respective tabs. - Also, ensure that the bottom of the perforated flame arrestor plate is locked into the tab on front baffle and top is resting on the rear of front air deflector.

  • Page 12: Permitted Fuels

    If you are cutting your own firewood, only wood that has been air-dried in a sheltered, well-ventilated stack, preferably for at least 12 months may be burned in the RAKAIA. To ensure that the wood has a moisture content of 25% or less, store it under a roof or protected against heavy rain. If you purchase firewood, buy firewood that is well seasoned and having moisture level below 25%.

  • Page 13: Operational Sequence

    5.0 Operational Sequence (For various steps refer images shown in the bracket) 5.1 Before First Light-up Make sure that all the packing material has been removed from the combustion chambers. Make sure the catalytic combustor and stainless steel flame arrestor plate are installed correctly. Please note that the special high-temperature paint is used in the firebox that will emit some smoke as it cures during the initial two to three sessions of running.

  • Page 14: Main Load

    5.2.3 Main load and controlling output 9. Around 40~45 mins, when the intermediate load 2 is burnt more than 50%, switch the damper to the “OPEN” position and open the door for loading the main load. 10. Add 3 large size logs and close the main door. 11.

  • Page 15: Catalytic Combustor & Maintenance

    6.2 Best practices to enhance the life of catalytic combustor The catalytic combustor is the most critical part of the Rakaia burner. The following precautions must be taken while operating the Rakaia burner.

  • Page 16: Inspecting Catalytic Combustor

    CAUTION: Inspect the combustor only when the burner is cold. The catalytic combustor used in the Rakaia ULEB should be inspected periodically to ensure that it is not clogged and or damaged. A non-functioning combustor will affect heating efficiency and will increase emissions. Soot or darker granular material generated due to improper operation or poor quality fuel can lead to clogging of the combustor.

  • Page 17: When To Replace Catalytic Combustor

    6.6 When to replace the catalytic combustor The Rakaia catalytic combustor will degrade with use and will need to be replaced accordingly. The life of the combustor will depend upon usage, type of fuel burnt and care taken during operations and maintenance.

  • Page 18: Different States Of Catalytic Combustor

    6.7 Conditions of Catalytic Combustor Rakaia combustor pictures in different states: combustor Combustor fitted inside the firebox Flame arrestor plate installed Glowing combustor inside the firebox The tool provided removal of arrestor plate Damaged combustor Clogged combustor...
  • Page 19 6.8.2 Firebox Masonry Bricks The masonry bricks in your Rakaia burner are an important part of the burner to achieve clean and efficient burn. These bricks are likely to degrade with time and will need to be replaced accordingly. The life of the bricks will depend upon usage, type of fuel burnt and care taken during operations and maintenance.

  • Page 20: Rakaia Replacement Parts

    7.0 Rakaia Replacement Parts Some parts of the Rakaia burner are considered consumable. These parts will wear out or degrade over time. The life of these parts will vary upon How frequently the fire is used Type of fuel. Some species of wood fuel are harsher than others.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting: Causes & Remedy

    As per the new air plan, it is an offense in the Environment Canterbury region to burn wood with greater than 25% moisture. Check the door and glass seals. Your Masport Dealer can help with this. To remove dirty film try following: 1.
  • Page 22 Increased 1. Burner operated with the damper in 1. It is important to “CLOSE” the damper when consumption of fuel “OPEN” position the burner has reached sufficiently hot temperature. Refer section 5.2 and follow 2. After extensive use of the combustor correct start-up, loading and re-fuelling steps or use of inappropriate fuel the combustor will lose its efficiency to...

  • Page 23: Rakaia Warranty Registration

    GLEN DIMPLEX WARRANTY REGISTRATION RAKAIA ULTRA LOW EMISSION BURNER Thank you for purchasing a Masport Fire. We ask you to complete the following information and return to the Glen Dimplex Warranty Registration Department on the following address: New Zealand :...

  • Page 25: Rakaia Warranty Terms & Conditions

    Australia by Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd. (together referred as “Glen Dimplex”) This warranty is provided to the first domestic purchaser of a Masport Rakaia Ultra-low Emission Burner. It applies from the date of purchase from or through an authorized Masport Fire Distributor in relation to each product or component for the period below.
  • Page 26 • Damage caused by incorrect use or the burning of treated or painted wood, driftwood or other fuels which are not recommended; • Travel costs for a distance greater than 50 km from the nearest approved Masport Heating Service Agent. (The location of the Wood Fire must be advised to Glen Dimplex or its sales agents at the time of purchase or using warranty registration form) •...

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