Masport WOOD FIRE Owner's Manual

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Page 1 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For assistance or additional information consult an authorized technician, or your Wood Fire Dealer. FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PAGE FOR ALL MODELS INTRODUCTION BASIC INFORMATION LIGHTING UP OPERATING HINTS SAFETY MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH HEATING SEASON FAN WIRING DIAGRAMS PROBLEM SOLVING WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Page 4: Introduction
Wood fire models covered by this manual have been tested to demonstrate compliance with current general emission requirements in Australia and New Zealand, but some areas have stricter limits.
Page 5: Basic Information
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — ALL MODELS BASIC INFORMATION DOOR HANDLE Front mounted handles. To open the door:- Rotate the handle upward anti-clockwise to the 1 o’clock position. To close the door:- Push the door toward the fire box, using the handle, and turn the handle clockwise to the 4 or 5 o’clock position.
Page 6: Lighting Up
6. Move the heat output control away from the maximum position only after the fire is well established. A new wood fire should not be run at higher than half setting beyond the first 30 minutes until it has been used for a total of 8 hours. Once fully ‘run in’, we recommend running at full heat for up to one hour after lighting as this...
Page 7: Operating Hints
25% (measured on a dry weight basis). • Do not burn driftwood, treated, painted wood or coloured paper as these can corrode the wood fire and flue. CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOOD AS FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
Page 8: Safety
DO NOT OPEN THE WOODFIRE DOOR IN THIS SITUATION. • If you have had a flue fire, inspect your flue for damage before lighting another fire. • Do not modify your wood fire in any way without obtaining written permission from the Manufacturer.
Page 9: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ASH REMOVAL This should be necessary only very occasionally. Simply shovel out any excess, always leaving a bed of ash to the tops of the ribs on the bottom of the firebox. Place the removed ashes in a noncombustible container with a tightly fitting lid, and move the container outdoors immediately to a place clear of combustible materials.
Page 10 A cracked liner does not require replacing unless it will no longer stay in position in the firebox. All Masport models have either fire-bricks or insulating board to line the firebox. (Some models have insulating boards already fixed in position at the factory). In some models, two of the bricks or boards fit across the back of the firebox wall, and the others fit against the side walls.
Page 11: Before Each Heating Season
GLEN DIMPLEX spares. TESTING YOUR WOOD When the wood fire is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood, about 120mm (6 inches) diameter, parallel to the door on the bed of embers. Keep the air control fully open and close the door. If ignition of the piece of wood is...
Page 12: Fan Wiring Diagrams
accomplished within 90 seconds from the time it was placed in the fire, the wood is correctly dried. If ignition takes longer, the wood is damp. If the wood hisses and water or vapour escapes from the ends of the wood, the wood is too wet.
Page 13: Problem Solving
If the wood fire is refuelled and left on a low setting allowing it to smoulder, the firebox Ensure that after refuelling heat output will fill with smoke and combustible gasses.
Page 14 Some modern heat pumps or heat pressure balance of the house. any part of fire at recovery or ventilation systems can 3. If the problem persists, contact any time positively pressurize the house causing Masport dealer or installer to over firing. diagnose the problem further.
Page 15: Warranty Registration Form
GLEN DIMPLEX WARRANTY REGISTRATION WOOD & MULTI-FUEL FIRES (RADIANT & CONVECTION) Thank you for purchasing a Masport Fire. We ask you to complete the following information and return to the Glen Dimplex Warranty Registration Department on following address: New Zealand: P O Box 58473, Botany, Manukau 2163, Auckland...
Page 17: Warranty Terms & Conditions
FANS & ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS During the warranty period, Glen Dimplex will repair or replace (at its option) any Masport Wood Fire which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. Repairs will be carried out by an approved Masport Heating Service Agent.
Page 18 • Damage caused by incorrect use or the burning of treated or painted wood, driftwood or other fuels which are not recommended; • Travel costs for a distance greater than 50 km from the nearest approved Masport Heating Service Agent. (The location of the Wood Fire must be advised to Glen Dimplex or its sales agents at the time of purchase or using warranty registration form) •...

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