Masport Inbuilt Gas Fires
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19/11/04
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note:
Failure to follow these instructions could
cause a malfunction of the heater, which
could result in death, serious bodily injury,
and/or property damage. Failure to follow
these instructions may also void your fire
insurance and/or warranty.
WARNING.
Installation
These heaters may be installed in an existing masonry
chimney, or in a fabricated timber construction using
the ‘zero clearance’ accessory kit and special flue
system. All installations must be carried out by an
Authorised Installer who, on completion of the
installation, must issue a certificate of compliance in
accordance with national and/or local codes. If a
certificate of compliance is not issued then the Masport
warranty may be void.
The heater must be installed according to these
instructions and in compliance with all relevant
building, gas-fitting, electrical and other Statutory
Regulations (e.g. AS 5601 (AG-601), NZS 5261). Any
shortcomings in the appliance and flue installation will
be the responsibility of the installer, and Masport Ltd
will not be accountable for any such failings or their
consequences.
These appliances must not be installed in mobile
homes.
YOUR HEATER MUST BE SERVICED YEARLY BY
AN AUTHORISED TECHNICIAN.
BEFORE INSTALLATION COMMENCES, check the
data plate to verify that it is the correct type to suit your
gas and also that the gas consumption rate is correct
for your application.
IF THE APPLIANCE REQUIRES CONVERSION TO
SUIT YOUR GAS, THIS MUST BE CARRIED OUT
ONLY BY AN AUTHORISED TECHNICIAN WHO HAS
THE APPROPRIATE GAS PRESSURE MEASURING
EQUIPMENT.
Warranty Repair & Annual Servicing
Warranty repair work must be carried out by a
recognised Masport gas fire Technician.
The appliance must be checked and serviced yearly by
an Authorised Technician. For contact details of
authorised Masport Technicians in your locality, please
contact the retailer from whom the appliance was
purchased.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combustion.
Always provide adequate combustion and ventilation
air.
The guard is fitted to this appliance (Australia only) to
reduce the risk of fire or injury from burns and no part
of it should be permanently removed. For the
protection of young children or the infirm, a secondary
guard is required.
Do not place articles on or against this appliance.
Do not use or store flammable materials near this
appliance.
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance
while it is in operation.
SPECIFICATIONS
Gas Consumption:
35MJ/h
Fuel:
Natural Gas or LPG
Electrical:
230-250 volts AC system
Fan:
2 speed
Logs:
Ceramic fibre, 6 per set
Before installation commences, check the data plate to
verify that it is the correct gas type and that the gas
consumption rate is correct for your application.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS
1) The appliance installation must conform with local
codes or in the absence of local codes, to AG601,
NZS5261.
2) The appliance must be inspected before use and at
least annually by an authorised Technician. More
frequent cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is imperative that control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways of the
appliance are kept clean and free from excessive
lint.
3) This appliance may be installed in a vented, non-
combustible fireplace or in a timber structure when
fitted into the special ‘zero clearance’ cabinet and
fitted with a special flue system. If the flue, in
either case, passes through an area where people
might come into contact with it, it must be suitably
guarded.
4) Always connect this appliance to a flue pipe
terminating outside the building. Never vent to
another room. Make sure that the flue pipe is of
adequate height to provide the proper draft. Use
only the Masport approved flue kit.