Maintenance - Masport MATAKANA 1200 Installation & Operation Instructions

6.0 Maintenance

General Maintenance
- When the fire is entirely cold, clean the fire, door, and surrounding using a soft dry cloth.
- Always use the St/St weather cover to protect the fire from flying dirt and rain. The St/St weather
cover should be put on only when the fire has cooled down completely.
- Clean the interior of the fire every couple of months, depending upon the usage.
- Remove excess ash in the fire tray. (see details below on ash removal)
- To extend the fire's life, spray the interior and the exterior of the fire using high-temperature
Stovebright paint. Remove the pizza stone bricks, cast iron cooking plate, and grill while spraying
operation. Do not use the fire for cooking during a couple of burns after respraying.
Ash Removal
Ash removal is necessary when the fire tray is more than 50% full. Before carrying out ash removal,
make sure that the burner is cold, and there are no hot embers in the firebox. Simply shovel out any
excess, leaving a 20-25mm bed of ash in the fire tray. Place the removed ashes in a non-combustible
container with a tightly fitting lid and immediately move the container outdoors to a place clear of
combustible materials.
Flue Inspection & Cleaning
The flue system should be checked at least once a year depending upon usage and, if needed, be swept
by a professional chimney sweep. Do not use chemical chimney cleaners. Check the flue sections
nearest the firebox.
investigate the burner's installation, fuel, and operation with a professional's help.
Matakana 1200 Replacement Parts
Some parts of the Matakana 1200 outdoor fire 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
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Type of fuel. Some species of wood fuel are harsher than others.
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Following items are considered as operational consumables
Steel Bricks - Set of two bricks in the main combustion chamber or firebox.
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Steel Baffle
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Burner Tray
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- Pizza stones
Cast Iron Cooking plate and grill
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- St/St cooking frame
- St/St cooking frame adjustable brackets
- Door and related parts like handles, hinges, and locking parts
These consumable parts should be replaced as soon as they show signs of wear. Running your burner
with worn or broken parts may result in damaging the firebox of the Matakana 1200. We highly
recommend a frequent visual check of these consumables and other parts of the burner.
If a flue system is becoming excessively blocked or needs frequent cleaning,
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