Safety; Maintenance - Masport HORIZON Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

SAFETY

• Always keep children well away from the woodfire when it is alight.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
• Supervise young children to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a
suitably qualified person in order to avoid electrical hazard.
• Ensure that the electrical plug is accessible after installation. The heater must not be located
immediately below an electrical socket.
• Do not put furniture, clothing, firewood or other combustibles near the woodfire. The minimum safe
distance is 420mm from the sides and 1 metre from the front.
• Do not leave the fire unattended with the door open.
• Accidental fires can be caused by wrapping seemingly cold ashes in paper. It is much safer to place
ashes outside in a metal container with a close fitting lid.
• If a fire is burning up inside the flue, slide the heat output control to the low heat position ( to the
left) and call the Fire Service. DO NOT OPEN THE WOODFIRE DOOR.
• If you have had a flue fire, inspect your flue for damage before lighting another fire.
• Do not modify your woodfire in any way without obtaining written permission from the
Manufacturers.
CAUTION. THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE USED IF THE GLASS IS CRACKED OR
BROKEN. THE GLASS SHOULD BE REPLACED ONLY WITH A GENUINE CERAMIC
GLASS REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE FROM YOUR MASPORT DEALER.

MAINTENANCE

ASH REMOVAL
This should be necessary only very occasionally. Simply shovel out any excess, always leaving a bed
of sand or ash to the tops of the ribs on the bottom of the firebox. Place the removed ashes in a non-
combustible container with a tightly fitting lid, and move the container outdoors immediately to a
place clear of combustible materials.
CLEANING THE GLASS
A good hot fire will burn away any deposits left from a long slow burn. If desired, a NON-CAUSTIC
oven cleaner can be used.
CLEANING THE CABINET OR FASCIA
A damp rag with a touch of household detergent is sufficient to maintain the finish.
ADJUSTING THE DOOR LATCH
If the handle is front mounted, the latch can be adjusted to overcome settling of the door gasket by
transferring a washer to the outside of the door catch spindle. If the handle is side mounted, the latch
is adjusted by rotating the door catch peg. First undo the lock-nut on the inside of the peg, then rotate
the peg to the position where the cam portion gives the right locking pressure. Holding the peg in this
position, re-tighten the lock nut. The hinge on all models can also be adjusted inward if necessary.
Move it in about a millimetre at top and bottom to maintain an even gasket pressure.
CLEANING INSIDE
If you wish to clean the flue or clear away creosote debris, the internal components can be removed
easily (See below). We recommend that you check the condition of all internal components at least
once a season to make sure they are still serviceable.
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