Revised Zero Clearance Installation Instructions For - Masport Piccolo Installation Instructions Manual

Revised Zero Clearance Installation Instructions for

These instructions are to be read in conjunction with the standard
Piccolo, Sofia & Madrid Owner's and Installation Manual (part no. 590340).
They apply only when bearer rails are fitted to the outer steel cabinet.
The Zero Clearance Kit enables the Masport Piccolo, Sofia and Madrid Gasfires to be installed when no conventional
masonry chimney is available. Installation of the kit is not difficult, but it is important to follow the sequence suggested
below. No special heat resistant hearth (floor protector) is required.
PLEASE NOTE: A special 'zero clearance' fascia will be required, as the usual fascias are unsuitable. A special Flue
Kit is also needed. This has a 100mm-diameter flue surrounded by a 150mm-diameter heat shield. This shield is spaced
out from the flue and rests on top of the outer cabinet. Ventilation of the space between the flue and the shield is
provided by the clearance hole for the flue in the cabinet top.
WARNING: The stand-off angles on the sides and rear of the outer cabinet are fitted to ensure a safe clearance
to combustible materials. The stand-off angles must not be removed. Additionally, no combustible framing
material must be less than 35mm above the top of the outer cabinet.
All Masport heaters are tested to New Zealand and Australian Standards. Clearances are for fire hazard only.
For durability of finishes and surfaces you should contact the relevant manufacturer for their specifications.
Masport accepts no responsibility for the deterioration of surfaces or finishes.
PROCEDURE FOR INTERNAL INSTALLATIONS:
1. Inspect the house construction at the proposed installation position to verify that the 150 mm diameter flue
shield can pass right up through the ceiling space without requiring the removal of essential roof or ceiling
support beams. The flue centreline will be 335mm back from the finished front face of the enclosure. If the
heater is to be installed parallel to an existing wall, and if the enclosure is built to its minimum allowable depth,
the flue centreline will be 245mm from the wall. If the heater will be parallel to the wall, any heat sensitive side
wall must be at least 520mm from the heater centreline. If the enclosure is to be at 45° in the corner of the
room, and is built to its minimum allowable depth, the face of the enclosure will be 935mm out from the corner
and the flue centreline will be 600mm out from the corner.
2. Drop a plumb line from the ceiling to the floor to establish a flue centreline as detailed above, and cut and nog
a hole at least 200mm square through the ceiling on this centreline. The ceiling inside the enclosure may be
removed entirely, if desired, and it must be removed if it will be less than 1600mm above the top of the outer
steel cabinet. (See Step 10).
Piccolo, Sofia & Madrid Gas Heaters.
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