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MAINTENANCE
ASH REMOVAL.
This should be necessary only very occasionally. Simply shovel out any excess, alp11
leaving a bed of sand or ash to the tops of the ribs.
CLEANING THE GLASS.
A good hot fire will burn away any deposits left from a long slow burn. If desired, a
proprietary oven cleaner can be used.
CLEANING THE CABINET.
A damp rag with a touch of household detergent is sufficient to maintain the finish.
ADJUSTING THE DOOR LATCH.
The door latch on the Provincial can be adjusted to overcome settling of the door
gasket by transferring a washer to the other side of the door catch. The LE models are
adjusted by rotating the peg which is engaged by the door catch. First undo the lock-nut
on the inside of the peg, then rotate the peg to the position where the cam portion gives
the right locking pressure. Holding the peg in this position, re-tighten the lock nut. The
hinge on the LE models can also be adjusted inwards if necessary. Be careful to move
the hinge only a millimetre or so, and move it the same amount top and bottom to
maintain an even pressure on the door gasket.
CLEANING INSIDE.
If you wish to clean the flue or clear away creosote debris, the internal components
can be removed easily. (See installation instructions). We recommend that you check
the condition of all internal components at least once a season to make sure they are
still serviceable.
FIREBOX TOP BAFFLE.
The special top baffle material in the LE models operates at very high temperature to
ensure clean burning. Take care not to knock and damage it. Should it need replacing, a
new one can be slipped into place easily over the top of the secondary air tube without
removing any firebox parts. Ensure that it is sitting on top of the supporting shelf at
each end and that it pushed right to the back until the front corners drop behind the
small retainer ribs on the shelves.
FAN MAINTENANCE.
The fan bearings should need no attention, but sometimes a fan impeller will collect
dust and lint. In this event (perhaps once a year in adverse conditions), the fan should
be removed for cleaning. First unplug the fan from the power point. Gently ease off the
speed control knob on three speed fan versions, taking care to pull it off squarely. Then
remove the four screws which hold the pedestal back plate in position. Move the fan
slightly away from the switch end and withdraw it completely. No electrical parts will
be exposed and no connections need to be uncoupled. Clean the impeller blades
carefully by blowing or vacuuming, and reassemble in the reverse order.
CLEANING THE FLUE.
This should be needed about once a year or more frequently under adverse conditions.
Signs of creosote and soot build-up are inadequate draught, smoking when the door is
opened and a dull thud when the outside of the flue is tapped. A blocked flue can be
cleaned only by sweeping. DO NOT USE CHEMICAL CHIMNEY CLEANERS.
FLUE INSPECTION.
Check regularly that the flue is sound, particularly the metal base of enamelled flues.
MASPORT WOODFIRES ARE MANUFACTURED IN NEW ZEALAND BY
MASPORT LTD. 1/37 MT WELLINGTON HIGHWAY.
P.O. BOX 14349 PANMURE, AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND.
MASPORT WOODFIRES ARE DISTRIBUTED IN AUSTRALIA BY
MASPORT PTY LTD. BOUNDARY RD, BRAESIDE, VICTORIA.
P.O. BOX 533, MORDIALLOC.
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