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CAST IRON FIREPLACES
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Important: Read these instructions for use carefully so as to familiarize yourself with the
appliance before connecting it to its gas container. Keep these instructions for future
reference. Megamaster reserves the right to make changes to this manual without prior
notice.
www.megamaster.co.za
Manufactured in China · Distributed by Mega Group · PO Box 15, Woodlands, 0072, South Africa · Tel: +27 (0) 12 802 1515
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- Page 1 Important: Read these instructions for use carefully so as to familiarize yourself with the appliance before connecting it to its gas container. Keep these instructions for future reference. Megamaster reserves the right to make changes to this manual without prior notice.
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Page 2: Guarantee & Warranty
GUARANTEE & WARRANTY Megamaster Cast Iron Fireplaces are guaranteed for a period of 10 years from original date of purchase. The guarantee will cover all manufacturing and material defaults. Removable and replaceable working components will be covered for a 12-month period from the original date of purchase. -
Page 3: Product Specification
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Small Cast Iron Fireplaces Product Lugano Livigno Como Overall Sizes (mm) 450 x 340 x 560 460 x 400 x 600 530 x 405 x 650 Heat Output (kW) Flue Outlet top or rear top or rear top or rear Weight (kg) Glass Size (mm) 248 x 183 332 x261 245 x 225 Flue Size (mm) 125 125 125 Large Cast Iron Fireplaces Product Verano Ledro Iseo Overall Sizes (mm) 700 x 510 x 770 680 x 420 x 680 545 x 500 x 770 Heat Output (kW) Flue Outlet top or rear top or rear top or rear Weight (kg) - Page 4 INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT WARNING! AN ACCREDITED FIREPLACE INSTALLER SHOULD CARRY OUT THE INSTALLATION OF THIS FIREPLACE. ALTERNATIVELY, SHOULD A NONACCREDITED INSTALLER UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION, YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CONTROL OFFICER WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE COMPLETED INSTALLATION. IF THE FIREPLACE IS NOT FITTED CORRECTLY, BY AN ACCREDITED PERSON OR OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL IT COULD RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
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Page 5: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1. ALWAYS read and understand the manual before installing and commissioning the fireplace. 2. ALWAYS ensure the fireplace is installed in accordance with local regulations. 3. ALWAYS ensure that the fireplace is correctly installed and positioned as described in the diagram on page 7, and that the immediate area is kept clear. - Page 6 General Cast Iron Fireplace Components The components of this fireplace may vary from model to model.
- Page 7 Part Number Part Description Quantity Base Panel Leg Leg Securing Bolt Hex hd 8x25mm Leg Securing Bolt Hex hd 8×30mm Washer Nut Rear Panel Front Panel Left Panel Right Panel Top Panel Air Wash Cover Upper Air Control Plate Door Frame Air Inlet Disc Flue Adaptor Mounting Stud Nut Hex hd 8x30mm Ash Pan Ash Pan Handle Grate Frame Grate A Grate B Grates Link part Bolt(for grate link) Nut(for grate link) Left Firebrick Right Firebrick Baffle Plate Rear Firebrick Fire Rope Gasket Flue Blanking Plate Panel Retaining Bolt Washer Nut Flue Mounting Screw C Sunk 6x25mm Door Handle Knob Spring Washer Handle Retaining Nut Door Latch Tab...
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Page 8: Material Clearances
ASSEMBLY You can either: • Use a registered installer who can self certify that the work he does complies with the relevant Building Regulations; or • The consumer applies to their local authority building control department for a building notice, and pays the appropriate fee. - Page 9 It is recommended that the fireplace be installed at least 800mm from combustible materials. However, any household furnishings should be at least 1000mm away as they could be adversely affected by heat. The fireplace can be recessed in a suitable sized fireplace but a permanent free air gap of at least 200mm must be left around the sides and top and at least 50 mm at the back of the fireplace to obtain maximum heat output and for access to the rear of the fireplace.
- Page 10 FLUE HEIGHT The chimney height and the position of the chimney should conform to the manufacturers recommendations. Flues should be high enough to clear the products of combustion. The height necessary for this will depend on the type of the appliance, the height of the building, the type of flue and the number of bends in it, and an assessment of local wind patterns.
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Page 11: Inspection And Cleaning
INSPECTION & CLEANING Check that the chimney is in good condition, dry and free from cracks and obstructions. The diameter of the chimney should not be less than 150mm and not more than 230mm. If any of these requirements are not met, the chimney should be lined by a suitable method. The chimney must be swept before connection to the fireplace. - Page 12 flue for regular inspection and sweeping of the flue ways. Chimneys should be as straight as possible. Horizontal runs should be avoided except where the rear outlet of the appliance is used, in which case, the horizontal section should not exceed 150mm (6 inches) in length. Refer to the typical installation diagrams, Fig 7-9.
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Page 13: Cleaning The Flue
Fig 8: Horizontal register plate with top flue connection Fig 9: Horizontal register plate with optional vertical rear flue connection There are several ways of connecting the fireplace to the flue as shown in Figures 8 & 9. If the vertical rear flue is used, the chimney may be swept through the appliance. -
Page 14: Using Your Fireplace
FUME EMISSIONS To avoid chimney problems, your fire should not be burnt slowly for longer than 12 hours without a period of fast burning. Properly installed and operated, this fireplace will not emit fumes. Occasional fumes from de-ashing and refueling may occur. Persistent fume emission must not be tolerated. - Page 15 WARNING: THE TEMPERATURE REACHED BY THESE ITEMS DURING OPERATION MAY CAUSE AN INJURY TO AN END-USER. AS THESE ARE INTENDED TO BE ADJUSTED DURING OPERATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PROTECTIVE GLOVES ARE WORN WHEN HANDING THESE PARTS. TYPES OF FUEL Fuel should be dry and timber should be well seasoned so as to have moisture content below 20%.
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Page 16: Ash Removal
Take care not to open the fireplace doors too vigorously in case of causing smoke spillage. If smoke spillage occurs after the fire door has been opened this could be due to poor chimney draft. SEE TROUBLESHOOTING. FIRE-LIGHTING WITH WOOD 1. - Page 17 ACCESSORIES Refer to the Megamaster website www.megamaster.co.za for a full range of flue kits, flue pipes and other accessories for use with this classic cast iron fireplace.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Fire difficult to Wood green, too damp Use recommended fuel. start. or poor quality. When lighting, use small, dry kindling. Fire goes out Logs are too large. To maintain the fire use split logs. Air starvation. Open upper and lower air controls. -
Page 19: General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Take this opportunity to check for any damaged parts inside the fireplace. In the event of damage or broken components, please contact Megamaster Customer Service on: TEL: +27 12 802 1515 Email: info@megamaster.co.za The fireplace and flue way should be inspected and maintained when in a cold condition. - Page 20 rains and clean where necessary to prevent rust. Consult your local installer for examination of the flue pipe installation should the problem be persistent after every rain. CHIMNEYS AND FLUE-WAYS It is important that the chimney, flue-ways and any connecting flue pipe are swept regularly. This means at least once a year for smokeless fuels and at least twice a year for wood and other fuels.
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