Operating Instructions; Before Lighting The First Fire - Masport PITTSBURGH Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRST FIRE

If your flue is a bright stainless steel one, remove all fingerprints and other marks by polishing with a
household metal polish. Do not use harsh abrasives such as steel wool. After several firings, the flue
will develop an attractive copper-coloured 'bloom', but any fingerprint marks will show permanently
on this bloom if not removed prior to lighting.
The first fire should be a moderate one to cure the special high temperature paint. It is normal for the
paint to smoke during the curing process.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THE MINIMUM HEATER-TO-WALL DISTANCES SHOWN ON
PAGE 3 ARE ALWAYS MAINTAINED BETWEEN THE HEATER AND ANY
HEAT SENSITIVE ITEMS. (FURNITURE, DRAPES, ETC.)
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS OR PLACE THESE IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN THE HEATER INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE USED AS AN OPEN FIRE.
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