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GENERAL
INFORMATION
This installation must conform with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with AG 601
(Australia) NZS 5261 (New Zealand).
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD
BE INSTALLED, REPAIRED,
INSPECTED BEFORE USE
AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY
BY AN AUTHORISED SERV-
ICE PERSON. MORE FREQUENT CLEAN-
ING MAY BE REQUIRED, DUE TO EXCES-
SIVE LINT FROM CARPETING, ETC. IT IS
IMPERATIVE THAT CONTROL COM-
PARTMENT, BURNERS AND CIRCULAT-
ING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLI-
ANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERA-
TURES, THE APPLIANCE
SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT
OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY
FROM FURNITURE AND
DRAPERIES.
THIS APPLIANCE CAN ONLY
BE FLUED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH AG 601 OR LOCAL
CODES.
FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS
APPLIANCE CORRECTLY
MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS
HOUSE FIRE.
Provide adequate clearances for servicing,
proper operation and around the air openings
into the combustion chamber. Adequate com-
bustion and ventilation air must also be provid-
ed.
The appliance must be installed on a flat, solid,
continuous surface (i.e. wood, metal, con-
crete). This may be the floor, or it can be raised
up on a platform to enhance its visual impact.
The Masport Freestanding Gas Heater can be
installed in a wide variety of ways and will fit
nearly any room layout. It may be installed in a
recessed position, framed out into the room, or
across a corner.
We recommend that you plan your installation on
paper using exact measurements for clearanc-
es and floor protection before actually installing
this appliance. If an existing chimney is not
utilised, position the appliance to allow free
passage of factory-built listed chimney through
the ceiling and roof.
Masport F38-1 Freestanding Gas Heater
IMPORTANT:
The F38-1 Freestanding Gas Stove must be
installed in accordance with these instruc-
tions. Carefully read all the instructions in this
manual first. Consult the "authority having
jurisdiction" to determine the need for a permit
prior to starting the installation.
BEFORE YOU START
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR
SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHOR-
ISED SERVICE PERSON. THE AP-
PLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED
BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST AN-
NUALLY BY AN AUTHORISED
SERVICE PERSON. MORE FRE-
QUENT CLEANING MAY BE RE-
QUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT
FROM CARPETING, BEDDING MA-
TERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE
THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS,
BURNERS AND CIRCULATING AIR
PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLI-
ANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES,
THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LO-
CATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND
AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND DRA-
PERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL
THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY MAY
CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE
AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRAN-
TY.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD
BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF
HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES,
ESPECIALLY THE FIREPLACE
GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAY
TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING
IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN
THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS
THE APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMA-
BLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE
PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLI-
ANCE.
INSTALLATION
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
1) The appliance shall be installed in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions, local gas fitting regulations,
municipal building codes, water supply reg-
ulations, electrical wiring regulations, with
AG 601 (AGA gas installation code) NZS
5261 (New Zealand)
2) Installation and repair should be done
ONLY by an authorised person.
3) See general construction and assembly
instructions. The appliance should be
inspected before use and at least
annually by an authorised service
person. More frequent cleaning may
be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is
imperative that control compart-
ments, burners and circulating air pas-
sageways of the appliance be kept
clean and free from excessive lint
from carpeting.
4) This appliance must be connected to a flue
and terminate to the outside of the building
envelope. Never flue to another room.
5) Inspect the flueing system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
6) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
7) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
8) Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro-
tection while doing required maintenance.
9) Under no circumstances should this appli-
ance be modified. Parts that have to be
removed for servicing should be replaced
prior to operating this appliance.
10) Installation and any repairs to this appliance
should be done by an authorised service
person. An authorised service person
should be called to inspect this appliance
annually. Make it a practice to have all of
your gas appliances checked annually.
11) Do not strike the glass door.
12) Under no circumstances should any solid
fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.)
be used in this appliance.
13) The appliance area must be kept clear and
free of combustible materials, (gases and
other flammable vapours and liquids).
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