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Masport BOWDEN MINI Operating Instructions Manual

Masport BOWDEN MINI Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Glen Dimplex Australia proudly supports the activities of Landcare Australia through its membership of the AHHA. MBM150 (BOWDEN MINI) VERSION 1.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS USER INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Introduction ........Replacement of Fire Bricks .

  • Page 4: User Instructions

    1.1. AIR CONTROLS USER INSTRUCTIONS The Masport Bowden range of wood heaters feature a single air control system. It is designed to introduce oxygen into the base of the fire, controlling the rate of INTRODUCTION combustion of the wood. In addition, oxygen is drawn into the upper firebox where combustion of the gases occurs.

  • Page 5: Recommended Fuels

    RECOMMENDED FUELS RUNNING THE APPLIANCE Burn only seasoned hardwood timber with a moisture 5.1. MAXIMUM HEAT OUTPUT content of less than 20%. Newly cut wood should be After establishing the fire and loading it with larger pieces allowed to dry/season for 12 to 18 months before use. of wood, leave it running with the air slide fully open (pulled all the way out).

  • Page 6: Reload With More Wood

    5.3. RELOAD WITH MORE WOOD 6.2. FLUE DRAUGHT Open air slide before opening door. The flue has two main functions: Rake / break up any existing coals. To safely remove smoke, gases and fumes from the appliance. Load the wood with the length oriented front to back.

  • Page 7: Ash Removal

    ASH REMOVAL CLEANING THE FLUE Depending on the type of wood burnt and frequency, the Check inside of flue prior to each season for any build-up ashes will need removing every 2 to 6 weeks. of creosote (wood tar). To do this: Retaining a minimum of 10mm of ash helps protect the First remove the baffle (refer to “2.

  • Page 8: Troubleshooting Tips

    TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 11.1. GLASS IN DOOR BLACKENING This can have several possible causes: • Burning unseasoned wood — if the wood is too wet, it will cause the glass to blacken. • Appliance operated at low temperature — after an overnight burn where the air slide control has been fully closed, the glass may have blackened.

  • Page 9: Maintenance And Servicing

    To remove/install the baffle: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Remove the brick retainers and bricks. Remove the front baffle retainer. REPLACEMENT OF FIRE BRICKS Shift the baffle to the right of the heater, lifting the The purpose of the firebricks in the appliance is to baffle up on the right side.

  • Page 10: Removing The Door

    REMOVING THE DOOR ADJUSTING THE DOOR LATCH To remove the door: Over time, the door seal can become compressed, resulting in a less than adequate seal between the door Open the door all the way. and the front edge of the firebox. For example, if the wood burns unusually fast even with the air slide shut, it Lift the door up and over the top end of the vertical may mean that there is an air leak around the door.

  • Page 11: Fitting A New Door Seal

    FITTING A NEW DOOR SEAL Carefully turn the door over so the frame is resting on the bench. Pulling the four glass retainers This task may be easier with the door removed from the outwards to remove. appliance and laid horizontally on a work-bench. Remove any old seal from the door.

  • Page 12: Replacement Spare Parts List

    This warranty is provided to the first domestic purchaser Fire Bricks 4 @ 220 x 175 x 25mm of a Masport wood fire (radiant or convection). It applies from the date of purchase from or through an authorized 3 @ 220 x 85 x 25mm Masport Fire Distributor in relation to each product or component for the period below.
  • Page 13 • Travel costs for a distance greater than 50 km from the nearest approved Masport Heating Service Agent. • Defects, malfunctions or failures caused by incorrect installation, poor installation, normal...
  • Page 14 Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd 8 Lakeview Drive, Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia T: 1300 556 816 | F: 1800 058 900 General and Sales Enquiries: flame@glendimplex.com.au Technical Service: service@glendimplex.com.au www.glendimplex.com.au...

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