Using Appliance For The First Time; Recommended Fuels - Masport Bowden Wood Stacker Operating Instructions Manual

Air Controls
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 combustion of the wood
as well as oxygen being drawn into the upper firebox where
combustion of the gases occurs.
The air control is operated by sliding the black metal tab
located on the top right side of the heater. Pulled all the way
out offers maximum burn rate, while pushed all the way in
offers minimum burn rate as indicated on the air slide. See
Figure B.
Secondary air holes in the rear of the firebox provide
additional oxygen for a more complete combustion of the
gases released from the burning wood.
Door Handle
Warning: the door handle may get hot if appliance has been
left in High burn setting for an extended period of time. Please
exercise caution when operating.
Fan
The fan can be used to spread heat around the room quicker,
as well as distribute heat into other rooms. It does not have to
be on if not required.
Plug the lead from the rear of the heater into a power-point.
The Pedestal (MBP500) and Wood Stacker (MBWS500) models
have a three speed switch on the right hand side of the base.
The coffee table (MBCT500) model has a remote control
supplied with the heater used to turn the fan on and
determine the chosen speed. See figure A.
If the radio frequency used by the remote control interferes
with other frequencies in the home such as wireless internet
or child monitor refer to "8. Change Fan Controller Frequency"
in the Maintenance & Servicing section for details on changing
the frequency.

2. USING APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

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The first few times the appliance is lit, it will give off
some odorous fumes. This is caused by the paint curing.
•
Do not touch the paint work while it is curing otherwise
it can leave a permanent mark on the appliance.
• Once the paint has cured it will not re-occur.
•
Keep the room well ventilated until these fumes have
cleared.
Figure A: Remote Control

3. RECOMMENDED FUELS

• Burn only seasoned hardwood timber with a moisture
content of less than 20%.
•
Newly cut wood should be allowed to dry/season for 12
to 18 months before use.
•
Wood should be stored in an environment protected
from the weather to minimize any potential moisture
content.
• For best results, wood should not exceed 300mm in
length and 150mm diameter. Any larger and appliance
will not operate at its optimum. It is better to burn
several smaller pieces of wood than one large single
piece.
• Poor quality timber:
o Causes low combustion efficiency
o
Produces poor emissions (smokey)
o
Results in additional buildup of creosote (soot) in
the flue which will then require regular cleaning
and may result in a flue fire.
•
Do not burn painted, impregnated/treated wood,
manufactured board products or pallet wood.
Figure B: Air Slide detail
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