Hearth; Installing The Firebox And Flue; Fitting Internal Parts; Fascia - Masport LE 3000 2 Series Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

HEARTH

The masonry hearth for LE 3000 Provincial woodfires should be at least 900mm wide, and LE 7000
Provincial hearths must be at least 1080 wide.
MINIMUM HEARTH EXTENSIONS, measured from the face of the masonry surround:-
Min. Hearth extension

INSTALLING THE FIREBOX AND FLUE

The flue recommended for use in Australia is a stainless steel chimney kit such as the Shamic #4. In
New Zealand, we recommend the use of the Masport Provincial flue kit.
Measure the fireplace recess and remove bricks as necessary to accept the firebox outer case which is
560mm high, 590mm wide and 460mm deep for the LE 3000 models. The LE 7000 case is 603mm
high, 630mm wide and 485 deep. Clear away any rubble and inspect and seal the chimney and
fireplace as detailed under INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.
Remove the polystyrene packing from above the baffle taking care not to damage the baffle.
Check the distance back from the face of the surround to the clear space in the centre of chimney
where the flue will run to determine whether the flue will mate with the flue socket in the stove
without requiring an offset. If an offset is needed, fix it to the lower end of the assembled flue sections
in the chimney and lift the flue assembly up while the firebox case is pushed back into the recess.
Adjust the case position so that it is level and its flange is in line with the face of the surround. (If a
fascia extending kit is being used, the flange should be 10mm forward from the surround face).
Where seismic restraint is necessary, screw the case to the base of the fireplace recess with at least
two 12 gauge screws through the holes in the bottom panel of the firebox outer case.
If space above the case for positioning and fixing the flue is limited, access can be provided by sliding
out the top front section of the case (LE 3000 models only). In the case of the LE 7000 model, it will
be found easier to fit the flue to the firebox spigot if the top baffle inside the firebox is removed.
Removal is described in the MAINTENANCE section under FIREBOX TOP BAFFLE. The flue can
then be lowered into position.
Always seal the flue at the firebox spigot using fire cement or fibreglass rope. Fix the flue to the
spigot through the hole at the front of the spigot. Re-fit the sliding panel with the insulating blanket
on top in New Zealand. Do not forget to replace the baffle and secondary air tube if they have been
removed.
Instructions for fixing and weather-proofing the top end of the flue are supplied with the flue kit.

FITTING INTERNAL PARTS

The internal components are identical to the free-standing models. See page 9 – FINAL
ASSEMBLY.

FASCIA

All fascias except the LE 7000 are delivered fully assembled and can be simply screwed to the flange
of the firebox case. We recommend sealing any gaps between the rear of the fascia and the surround
using appropriate insulating material.
To assemble the LE 7000 fascia:-
Lay the fascia components face down on the floor and use the wafer-head screws to assemble the two
side panels, the mantel-shelf and the bottom brace. (See illustration on page 13). The wafer-head
screws go through the back flanges of the side panels into the flanges of the mantel-shelf and bottom
brace. (See illustration). Make sure the assembly is square.
Once this is complete, carefully turn the fascia over and confirm that the spacing between the side
panels is correct by offering the ash shelf up to the fascia. The ash shelf hangs on two posts at the
lower ends of the side panels. (Feed the mains flex for the fan through the side panel while placing the
shelf in position). First engage the right end of the shelf and then the left. If the side panel spacing
does not permit easy assembly, slacken the assembly screws and adjust as necessary.
AUSTRALIA — 375mm for the LE 3000 Provincial, and 430mm for the
LE 7000 Provincial. ( Both regardless of hearth height).
NEW ZEALAND — For LE 3000/S and /W Provincials:-
Hearth Elevation 60 or more 50 mm
300 mm 325 mm
12
25 mm Zero
400 mm 450 mm