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- Page 1 ARCADIA, UTOPIA, UTOPIA Series 2 & GRAND UTOPIA SOLID-FUEL HEATERS INSTALLING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 585877...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Standard so you should approach your local Building Authority before commencing installation to establish whether you will require a Permit and whether you will need to meet extra requirements. MASPORT radiant heaters have been tested to ensure that they will meet the appropriate safety Standard requirements if the instructions in this book are followed. -
Page 3: Unpacking
WE RECOMMEND THAT THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR MASPORT HEATER BE CARRIED OUT BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED SPECIALIST INSTALLER. CAUTION. SURFACES ON RADIANT HEATERS CAN BECOME VERY HOT. IF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY AND INFIRM PERSONS MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY TOUCH THE HEATER WHILE IT IS OPERATING, WE RECOMMEND THE INSTALLATION OF SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GUARDING. -
Page 4: Positioning
Parallel Inst allation Corner Inst allat ion MINIMUM DISTANCES (mm) TO HEAT SENSITIVE WALLS WHEN THE REAR SHIELD AND A FLUE HEAT SHIELD ARE FITTED Australia Arcadia Utopia Ser. 2 300# 500* 455# 350*§ 650§ New Zealand... -
Page 5: Recommended Flues For Australia
To find the reduced minimum distances, multiply the figures in columns A, B and E (from the Table on page 4) by the appropriate clearance factor. EXAMPLE: An Arcadia in New Zealand, mounted parallel to the wall, has a normal minimum rear clearance of 300mm and a side clearance of 512mm. The reduced minimum clearances for type A shielding would be 300 x 0.4 (120mm) at the rear, and... -
Page 6: Hearth Requirements
See Notes Rear Heat below. Shield 360 min. G l a s s MINIMUM HEARTH EXTENSIONS (mm) WHEN THE REAR HEAT SHIELD IS FITTED Arcadia 855 635 300 165 150 Australia Utopia 855 730 300 120 155 430 Arcadia 1075 760... -
Page 7: Corner Hearths
MINIMUM dimensions required for hearths of this shape. The minimum allowable values for dimension ‘E’ are given in the tables on page 4. S pecial C orner Hearth Arrangement MINIMUM DIMENSIONS (Millimetres) Arcadia Australia Utopia Arcadia New Zealand (hearth flush) -
Page 8: Fitting A Water Coil
WOODTEX (35 thick) Ceramic tiles Floor Trim moulding Recommended hearth constructions are:- FITTING A WATER COIL Water heating coils can be fitted to Arcadia and Utopia heaters. The pipe attachment positions are shown below. Alternate flue position at rear Heater Arcadia Utopia All plumbing work must meet the requirements of local Building Codes. -
Page 9: Installing The Flue
Detailed dimensional requirements for the flue installation are included with every MASPORT approved flue system. The flue must be secured to the flue collar to prevent accidental separation. Flue installations other than strictly vertical ones are possible. See AS 2918 or NZS 7421 for information on flues passing through walls and eaves. -
Page 10: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BASIC INFORMATION DOOR HANDLE Arcadia: Swing the door open and shut with the handle in the 3 o’clock position. Latch the door shut by pushing in on the handle and turning it toward the 6 o’clock position. Utopia: This model has twin doors with a central latching system. To keep the handle cool it is detachable, and it should be engaged with the latching system only when opening or closing the doors. -
Page 11: Operating Hints
• Do not modify your heater in any way without obtaining written permission from the Manufacturers. • Do not use the heater if the glass is broken. Replace it only with the correct ceramic glass, available from your MASPORT dealer. -
Page 12: Maintenance
Usually a wipe with a damp cloth is all that is needed. If, after long service, it is felt desirable to freshen up the appearance of the heater, special black high temperature paint is available in aerosol cans from your Masport Dealer. FLUE INSPECTION Check regularly that the flue is sound.