Damper
Blade Tool
The described method below is for starting a Jetmaster
using kindling,
firelighters
and small pieces of wood. The
use
of firelighters is more desirable due to their
sustained
burn time, effectiveness and ease of use.
Place one or two propping pieces along
the back of
the
logpan as illustrated in diagrams 1 & 2
.
Place three or four firelighters in front of propping pieces.
Lay additional split logs as shown against the propping
logs and across the full length of the logpan.
Fully open damper blade using the damper blade tool.
Pull
to fully open - push to fully close as in diagram 3.
Light all firelighters with long matches or a long nosed gas
firelighter. Be aware that new Jetmasters, on start up, will
emit an odor normally associated with heat.
Maintain a clear air
space in front of the
picket fence to assist
the burning action
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Picket Fence
Minimum Ash
Approx. 50mm
Firelighters
Split logs placed as
shown in diagram 1
Back “Proppping” Log
Logpan
Diagram 3
Friction Bar
Adjustment Nuts
Damper Blade Activator
Friction Bar
Add larger hardwood eg Manuka, Gum or softwood as required.
Softwood is best to start the fire and Hardwood should only be used
once the fire is established with a good bed of embers. The best way to
maintain burn result is with a 50/50 mix of both
types of wood.
The damper blade may be used to control the burn rate once the fire is
fully established with good
base
of
embers - slightly forward of midway
position is ideal
.
The fire is designed to operate at its optimum when the ash level in the
logpan is approximately
50mm
deep.
Maintain this ash depth at all
times for best results and only remove excess ash when it spills over
the
picket fence
,
which is designed to support large logs. Ensure the air
gaps in the picket fence are clear by using
the end of the damper blade
tool or a poker.
Jetmaster Open Wood Fire
Lighting and maintaining an efficient
Jetmaster
and Chimney/Flue cleaning
WARNING - TO AVOID WARPING YOUR JETMASTER 1200 OR 1500 LOGPAN
Do not light your fire without making sure you have a 50mm ash bed in the logpan, substituting a 50mm bed of
clean washed dry sand will make a suitable alternative. It is also recommended that each of the four corners of
the logpan be screw
-
fixed to the firebox base with 8mm tech screws or similar.
The preferred wood for starting the fire is dry split softwood eg. Pine
Your Jetmaster fireplace is designed to maximise radiated and convected heat - both of which may be
optimised by following these few instructions.
Never leave a
burning
fire unattended.
Jetmaster Peace of Mind screens are an easy and useful guard against sparks as well as preventing
young children from the dangers of a fire.
