Installation; Important Message; Before You Start; General Safety Information - Masport FireGenie PG33-NG Owners & Installation Manual

IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The P33-NG or P33-LPG Direct Flue Fireplace
must be installed in accordance with these in-
structions. Carefully read all the instructions in this
manual first. Consult the "authority having juris-
diction" to determine the need for a permit prior to
starting the installation. It is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure this fireplace is installed in
compliance with manufacturer's instructions and
all applicable codes.

BEFORE YOU START

Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are
required by the Canadian Safety Standards
and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the
following:
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR
SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSON. THE AP-
PLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED
BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST AN-
NUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL
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 COMPART-
MENTS, BURNERS AND CIRCULAT-
ING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE
APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES,
THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LO-
CATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND
AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND
DRAPERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL
THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY
WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND
MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE
FIRE.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD
BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS
OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERA-
TURES, ESPECIALLY THE FIRE-
PLACE GLASS, AND SHOULD
STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR
CLOTHING IGNITION.
Masport PG33 Gas Inbuilt
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.
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
1) The appliance shall be installed in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions,local gas fitting regulations, mu-
nicipal building codes, water supply regu-
lations, 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) THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED AS A
FIREPLACE INSERT. DO NOT CONNECT
TO MASONARY FLUE.
4) This appliance must be connected to
the specified flue and termination cap
to the outside of the building enve-
lope. Never flue to another room or
inside a building. Make sure that the
flue is fitted as per Flueing instruc-
tions.
5) Inspect the flueing system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
6) Flueing terminals shall not be recessed into
a wall or siding.
7) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
8) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
9) Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro-
tection while doing required maintenance.
10) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings when cutting holes for
termination.
11) 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.

INSTALLATION

12) 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.
13) Do not slam shut or strike the glass door.
14) Under no circumstances should any solid
fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.)
be used in this appliance.
15) The appliance area must be kept clear and
free of combustible materials, (gases and
other flammable vapours and liquids).
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
MANUFACTURED

MOBILE HOME

ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
1) Ensure that structural members are not cut
or weakened during installation.
2) Ensure proper grounding using the #8
ground lug provided. See page 37.
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