Masport PG36-3 Gas Inbuilt
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INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
1) Locate appliance
a) Room location, page 6
b) Clearances to Combustibles, pages 6 -
8.
c ) Mantle Clearances, page 7
d) Framing & Finishing Requirements,
page 8
e) Flueing Requirements, pages 9-16.
2) Assemble Top Standoffs and Top Facing
Support and Side Nailing Strips, page 9.
(NOTE: must be done before installing unit
into fireplace.)
3) Install flue, pages 17-18.
4) Make gas and electrical connections. Test
the pilot. Must be as per diagram. Page 19.
5) Install brick panels (optional), page 22.
6) Install log set where indicated on page 22.
7) Install Flush Door Front (Standard) and
optional Flush Gold Trim, page 24.
8) Install Optional Bay Front and optional Bay
Gold Trim, page 25.
9) Install Louvres (Flush or Bay), pages 24 -
25.
10) Final check.
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the
installer must ensure that the appliance is firing
correctly and operation fully explained to
customer.
This includes:
1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the cor-
rect firing rate (rate noted on label 30,000
Btu/h) after burning appliance for 15 min-
utes.
2) If required, adjusting the primary air to
ensure that the flame does not carbon. First
allow the unit to burn for 15-20 min. to
stabilize.
CAUTION: Any alteration to the product
that causes sooting or carboning that
results in damage is not the responsibil-
ity of the manufacturer.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The PG36-NG or PG36-LPG Room Sealed Fire-
place must be installed in accordance with AG
601 and NZS 5261 5261 and these instructions.
Carefully read all the instructions in this manual
first. Consult the "authority having jurisdiction" to
determine the need for a permit prior to starting the
installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to
ensure this fireplace is installed in compliance
with manufacturer's instructions and all applica-
ble codes.
BEFORE YOU START
NOTE:
NOT INTENDED AS A FIREPLACE INSERT.
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
1) The appliance shall be installed in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions,local gas fitting regulations, mu-
nicipal building codes, water supply regu-
lations, electrical wiring regulations, with
AG 601 (AGA gas installation code) NZS
5261 (New Zealand)
2) Installation and repair should be done
ONLY by an authorised person.
3) THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED AS A
FIREPLACE INSERT. DO NOT CONNECT
TO MASONARY FLUE.
4) This appliance must be connected to
the specified flue and termination cap
to the outside of the building enve-
lope. Never flue to another room or
inside a building. Make sure that the
flue is fitted as per Flueing instruc-
tions.
5) Inspect the flueing system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
6) Flueing terminals shall not be recessed into
a wall or siding.
7) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
8) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
9) Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro-
tection while doing required maintenance.
10) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings when cutting holes for
termination.
11) Under no circumstances should this appli-
ance be modified. Parts that have to be
removed for servicing should be replaced
prior to operating this appliance.
12) Installation and any repairs to this appliance
should be done by an authorised service
person. An authorised service person
should be called to inspect this appliance
annually. Make it a practice to have all of
your gas appliances checked annually.
13) Do not slam shut or strike the glass door.
14) Under no circumstances should any solid
fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.)
be used in this appliance.
15) The appliance area must be kept clear and
free of combustible materials, (gases and
other flammable vapours and liquids).
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE
DONE BY A AUTHORISED SERVICE PER-
SON. THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE IN-
SPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST
ANNUALLY BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE
PERSON. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY
BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT
FROM CARPETING, BEDDING MATERIAL,
ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTROL
COMPARTMENTS, BURNERS AND CIRCU-
LATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE AP-
PLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE APPLI-
ANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAF-
FIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND
DRAPERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS AP-
PLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS
HOUSE FIRE.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE
ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SUR-
FACE TEMPERATURES, ESPECIALLY THE
FIREPLACE GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY
AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING
IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFUL-
LY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE
SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MA-
TERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR
NEAR THE APPLIANCE. DO NOT USE AER-
OSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLI-
ANCE.