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INSTALLATION

& OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

MYNX

THE FIRST

DIY

FIREPLACE

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Summary of Contents for MYNX

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MYNX THE FIRST DIYFIREPLACE ...

Page 2: ...s 3 i Flue length 3 ii Flue termination point 4 iii Ceiling penetration 5 iv Roof Cavity 6 c Additional accessories 7 4 How To Install 8 a Locate the unit and cut through the ceiling 8 b Now fit the flue pipes 8 c Fixing the flue length 10 d Fitting the cowl 10 e The flue pipe must now be sealed on top of the roof 10 f Heat insulation 14 g Finishing 14 5 Use 16 a What wood to use 16 b Building a f...

Page 3: ...le material is placed close to the opening of the fireplace No combustible materials e g wooden furniture cupboards and fittings should be placed within 700 mm from the opening of the fireplace NOTE The safety distances quoted above assumes that all walls are constructed from heat resistant materials If any combustible materials are used e g wooden panels additional measures should be taken to pro...

Page 4: ...rting the installation INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mynx Installation and operation of the Mynx b Roof Ceiling requirements i Flue length NOTE It is important to note that the correct installation of the flue will ensure that the unit functions properly Deviation from these requirements would lead to un satisfactory performance The length of the flu...

Page 5: ...ht The guidelines stipulated below are the minimum requirements allowed Surrounding landscapes buildings and inclement weather conditions not addressed below could also influence the escape of combustion products Contact your local Jetmaster agent for assistance in this regard Installation and operation of the Mynx INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mynx ...

Page 6: ...y with the following The flue diameter is Ø175mm A Ø200mm hole must be cut in the ceiling thus leaving a 12 13mm gap all round the flue pipe INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mynx Installation and operation of the Mynx IF If the flue is closer than 600mm to the apex of the roof If the flue is further than 600mm from the apex of the roof If any building i...

Page 7: ...to secure a single joint that is visible from the inside of the room Care must be taken to ensure that the integrity of the flue installation is not compromised iv Roof Cavity It is important that all combustible materials in the ceiling cavity be protected from the heat radiated by the flue pipe It is recommended that the complete flue run in the ceiling cavity be insulated using ceramic wool A g...

Page 8: ...ions It contains the necessary parts that will allow you to perform the most commonly occurred installations INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mynx Installation and operation of the Mynx ii Additional flue lengths Additional flue pipe sections of 1 2m can be used where the length of a standard flue needs to be extended ...

Page 9: ...mper The damper can be used to regulate the draw through the flue pipe improving the efficiency of the unit This part is especially functional on flue lengths of more than 4 6m iv Wall penetration kit If an installation through a ceiling is not possible then this kit can be used to route the flue pipe horizontally through a wall and back to the vertical position on the outside of the wall ...

Page 10: ... use a plumb line from the centre of the hole in the ceiling to determine the position of the hearth The next step is to carefully locate the unit in its final position b Now fit the flue pipes Flue pipes are fitted with the knurled end facing upwards Slide the flue pipe over the collar on top of the unit NOTE If a damper section is fitted this must be the first section fitted directly on top of t...

Page 11: ...e is located on the fireplace There is one joint in the flue exposed inside the house without any securing screws The flue pipe is indirectly supported by the escutcheon plate in the ceiling The flue pipe has one joint inside the roof cavity that is secured with 2 screws and sealed with silicone The flue is then supported indirectly at the roof level by the roof flashing ...

Page 12: ...p by at least 120mm It must be fastened with at least 3 screws d Fitting the cowl NOTE Before fitting the cowl it is important to ensure that the flue has been set to the correct height Slide the cowl base into the top of the flue pipe Secure the cowl base onto the flue pipe with at least 1 self drilling screw e The flue pipe must now be sealed on top of the roof NOTE Before fitting the flashing i...

Page 13: ...tly smaller than the size of the flue pipe itself This is to aid a proper form on the final installation Using pliers the flashing can be manipulated to allow it to slide over easily The flashing should now be formed onto the roofing materials NOTE Bear in mind that the aim of this process is to prevent water leakage through the roof Always be on the lookout for possible water leaks that can be av...

Page 14: ...r each edge of the flashing Apply at the rate of 1 litre m2 undiluted waterproofing paint and immediately embed the membrane into the wet paint ensuring no creases or folds in the membrane Work the membrane thoroughly into the waterproofing paint using a brush Ensure that the membrane forms into all crevices and that it completely covers the edge of the flashing The waterproofing paint should be e...

Page 15: ...er the edge of the flashing using a wet finger NOTE Before attempting to smooth the silicone with a finger first inspect the area for any protrusions or materials that might lead to personal injury Do a final inspection of the complete joint If any possible water leaks are detected cover that as described above NOTE The paint is water based and will be washed away if it is exposed to rain before i...

Page 16: ...cavity If the complete flue run inside the roof cavity is not insulated care should be taken to ensure that all combustible materials are protected It must also be noted that heat will build up throughout the roof cavity to levels that might be damaging in the long run g Finishing The ceiling must be finished by fitting the escutcheon plate around the flue pipe onto the ceiling The escutcheon plat...

Page 17: ...screws they can be turned by hand while gently pulling down This will prevent the legs from rotating freely It can be NOTE Do not seal the small air gap between the flue pipe and the escutcheon plate All metal surfaces exposed inside the home can be wiped clean with a clean dry cloth and any marks should be touched in using Jetmaster touch up paint All metal surfaces exposed on the outside of the ...

Page 18: ...at output of the fire Hardwoods are better for open fires than softwoods pines etc which burn too fast and spit A split log will catch and burn better than a round log b Building a fire Start by placing some fire lighters or crumpled up newspaper at the bottom of the log pan Place a layer of kindling fine wooden pieces on top of the firelighters Place it in a criss cross pattern or similar to allo...

Page 19: ...e of burn can be set How a damper is typically used When the fire is started the damper is set to the Open position allowing the maximum draw while the most smoke can be expected When the fire is established the damper is turned down to position 1 The user will check that there is no spillage of smoke into the room If there is spillage turn the damper back to the open position close open 1 2 The d...

Page 20: ...at allows more draw 6 Maintenance a Painting of exposed surfaces All surfaces that are exposed outdoors must be inspected regularly Any paint deterioration must be fixed immediately All indoor exposed surfaces should be inspected on a regular basis at least annually Any scratch marks or other marks showing paint deterioration should be repaired using Jetmaster touch up paint immediately NOTE Befor...

Page 21: ...Installation and operation of the Mynx INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mynx NOTES ...

Page 22: ...purchase The warrantee card must be cut from the cover of this booklet iii The installation operation and maintenance of the MYNX was in the opinion of Jetmaster carried out in accordance with the installation and Operating Instructions current at the time of purchase c When a valid claim arises under this warranty Jetmaster will at its sole discretion either repair or replace the fireplace d Unde...

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