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FSFC0035 / JA007
ANDIRON 14kW BUILT-IN CAST IRON
FIREPLACE
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This instructions manual contains important information necessary
for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance.
Read these instructions and warnings carefully so as to familiarize
yourself with the appliance before operating the appliance.
Keep this manual for future reference.
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- Page 1 FSFC0035 / JA007 ANDIRON 14kW BUILT-IN CAST IRON FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This instructions manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance. Read these instructions and warnings carefully so as to familiarize yourself with the appliance before operating the appliance.
- Page 2 THE BOTTOM DRAWER, BUT THAT’S NOT WHERE IT BELONGS We get it. You’ve just unboxed your Megamaster Cast Iron Fireplace and you can’t wait to fire it up. At Megamaster, we believe anything worth doing is worth doing well. That’s why, as with all of our products, we’ve put a lot of thought and effort into this user manual.
- Page 3 TOGETHER, MADE BETTER At Megamaster, we understand that the warmth of the flames is really the warmth of human connection. And that the more we kindle it, the brighter it burns. Times may change. Technology may come or go. But there will always be one real and meaningful place for us to gather. For hugs. For smiles. For literally laughing out loud.
- Page 4 SAFETY FIRST, LAST & EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN WARNING THIS FIREPLACE WILL BE HOT when in operation and due care should be taken. Thick gloves should be used to operate the primary/ secondary controls or reaching inside the fireplace to position fuel or remove ash. FIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS - Always use a fireguard in the presence of children, the elderly or the infirm.
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Page 5: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 1. Product Size 710 X 425 X 675mm 2. Material Cast Iron 3. Front Glass Size 520 X 276mm 4. Output 14kW 5. Flue Outlet 6. Net Weight 110kg 7. Flue Size 150mm COMPONENT VIEW... -
Page 6: Parts List
PARTS LIST Part Numbe Part Description Quantity Base Grate Tin Ashpan & Bottom Air Door Left Side Brick Right Side Brick Bottom Air Slider Coal Guard Door Handle Stove Door Glass Panel Door Frame Steel Back Plate Back Baffle Plate Flue Coupling Guide Plate Steel Bar 2 for Guide Plate... -
Page 7: Putting It All Together
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER ASSEMBLY: You can either: Use a registered installer who can self certify that the work he does complies with the • relevant Building Regulations; or The consumer applies to their local authority building control department for a building •... - Page 8 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER MATERIAL CLEARANCE The fireplace must have a minimum clearance of 1200mm to a combustible ceiling above. It is recommended that the fireplace be installed at least 800mm from combustible materials. However, any household furnishings should be at least 1000mm away as they could be adversely affected by heat.
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Page 9: Flue Height
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Fireplaces of up to 20kW rated output burning any fuel require 150 mm diameter (or rectangular flues having the same cross-sectional area and a minimum dimension not less than 125mm. Liners should be installed in accordance with their manufacturers instructions. Appropriate components should be selected to form the flue without cutting and to keep joints to a minimum. -
Page 10: Inspection And Cleaning
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER BENDS IN FLUES Offsets in flues are only acceptable if the following rules are respected: The chimney system shall have no more than 4 bends in total; - 2 bends in the chimney and 2 bends in the flue pipe connection. The offset shall provide a change of direction no more than 45 degrees from the vertical. -
Page 11: Connection To The Chimney
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER There must always be a permanent means of providing air for combustion into the room in which the fire is installed. A permanent vent with a total free area of at least 550mm² for every kW rated above 5kW should be connected directly to the outside air or an adjacent room which itself has a permanent vent of the same size direct to the outside air. -
Page 12: Cleaning The Flue
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Fig 8: Horizontal register plate with top flue connection Fig 9: Horizontal register plate with optional vertical rear flue connection There are several ways of connecting the fireplace to the flue as shown in Figures 8 & 9. If the vertical rear flue is used, the chimney may be swept through the appliance. -
Page 13: Fume Emissions
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER FUME EMISSIONS To avoid chimney problems, your fire should not be burnt slowly for longer than 12 hours without a period of fast burning. Properly installed and operated, this fireplace will not emit fumes. Occasional fumes from de-ashing and refuelling may occur. Persistent fume emission must not be tolerated. -
Page 14: Using Your Fireplace
USING YOUR FIREPLACE THE CONTROLS The amount of heat emitted by the fireplace is regulated using the following air controls: The primary air supply is controlled using the air regulator built into the front ash door • (all models) and by the regulator in the feed door. A further air supply is controlled by turning the butterfly damper mounted at the top of •... - Page 15 USING YOUR FIREPLACE INITIAL SEASONING Following installation, and before regular use, the fireplace must be seasoned to prevent cracking of the metal casting. This procedure should also be followed if the fireplace has not been used for prolonged periods (during the summer months for example), and is carried out as follows: Light a small fire in the middle of the fireplace, well away from the sides.
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Page 16: Ash Removal
USING YOUR FIREPLACE REFUELLING Always open the doors slowly to avoid a sudden rush of intake air and smoke escaping into the room. Open the air controls and leave open for a few minutes to allow the gasses in the wood to burn before closing the air controls. -
Page 17: General Maintenance
USING YOUR FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES Refer to the Megamaster website www.megamaster.co.za for a full range of flue kits, flue pipes and other accessories for use with this cast iron fireplace. If disposing of this product or any damaged components, do not dispose of with general waste. - Page 18 MAINTENANCE FIREPLACE BODY The fireplace is finished with a heat-resistant paint, which can be cleaned with a soft brush. Wait until the fireplace has cooled down before doing this. This finish can be renovated with heat resistant fireplace paint, although the paint may not be an exact match and it may be necessary to repaint the complete fireplace.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Wood too green, too damp or poor Use recommended fuel quality Fire to difficult to start Logs are too large When lighting, use small, dry kindling Air starvation Open lower and upper air controls Fire goes out Check that the flue is not obstructed - Insufficient draught clean if necessary... -
Page 20: Warranty
The manufacturer reserves the right to require photographic evidence of damage, or that defective parts be returned, postage and/or freight pre-paid by the consumer, for review and examination. Megamaster obligation is limited to repair, replacement, or depreciated value, at the option of Megamaster.
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