Megamaster Arvo Assembly & Operating Instructions Download

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CAST IRON FIREPLACES

www.megamaster.co.za

Manufactured in China

Distributed by Mega Group

PO Box 15, Woodlands, 0072, South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 12 802 1515

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Important: Read these instructions for use carefully so as to familiarize yourself with the

appliance before connecting it to its gas container. Keep these instructions for future

reference. Megamaster reserves the right to make changes to this manual without prior

notice.

Summary of Contents for Arvo

Page 1: ...rica Tel 27 0 12 802 1515 ASSEMBLY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Important Read these instructions for use carefully so as to familiarize yourself with the appliance before connecting it to its gas container Keep these instructions for future reference Megamaster reserves the right to make changes to this manual without prior notice ...

Page 2: ...eriod after purchase 4 Rust and rust related problems irrespective of the period after purchase Megamaster reserves the right to either repair or replace any fireplaces or components at their discretion Megamaster will not be held accountable for any loss or damaged of any kind suffered due to the incorrect installation or operating of this fireplace Costs associated with the replacement or repair...

Page 3: ...ct Iseo Verano Ledro Overall Sizes mm 545 x 500 x 770 700 x 510 x 770 680 x 420 x 680 Heat Output kW 12 15 16 Flue Outlet top or rear top or rear top or rear Weight kg 160 150 135 Glass Size mm 336 x 259 184x 264 2 pieces 380 x 235 Flue Size mm 150 150 150 Large Cast Iron Fireplaces cont Product Arvo Idro Turano Overall Sizes mm 700 x 450 x 625 790 x 530 x 840 900 x 470 x 740 Heat Output kW 18 20 ...

Page 4: ...ed to operate the primary secondary controls or reaching inside the fireplace to position fuel or remove ash FIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS Always use a fireguard in the presence of children the elderly or the infirm DO NOT OVERFIRE it is possible to fire the fireplace beyond its design capacity This could damage the fireplace so watch for signs of over firing if any part of the fireplace starts to glow r...

Page 5: ... gasoline or other flammable liquids for fire starting 8 NEVER use the fireplace to incinerate materials other than recommended fuels 9 NEVER carry out any modifications to this product If experiencing difficulty of any kind consult your local dealer 10 The installation of the fireplace and chimney MUST comply with all local building regulations It is the responsibility of the owner and the instal...

Page 6: ...6 General Cast Iron Fireplace Components The components of this fireplace may vary from model to model ...

Page 7: ...h Pan 1 20 Ash Pan Handle 1 21 Grate Frame 1 22 Grate A 1 23 Grate B 1 24 Grates Link part 1 25 Bolt for grate link 2 26 Nut for grate link 4 27 Left Firebrick 1 28 Right Firebrick 1 29 Baffle Plate 1 30 Rear Firebrick 1 31 Fire Rope Gasket 2 32 Flue Blanking Plate 1 33 Panel Retaining Bolt 18 34 Washer 18 35 Nut 18 36 Flue Mounting Screw C Sunk 6x25mm 6 37 Door Handle Knob 1 38 Spring Washer 1 39...

Page 8: ...and wholly above hearths made of non combustible board sheet material or tiles at least 12mm thick if the fireplace is not to stand in a recess and has been tested to an applicable standard to verify that it cannot cause the temperature of the upper surface of the hearth to exceed 100o C Constructional hearths should be made of solid non combustible material such as concrete or masonry at least 12...

Page 9: ...ular flues having the same cross sectional area and a minimum dimension not less than 100 mm for straight flues or 125mm for flues with bends or offsets Refer to the product specification for the correct size flue pipe required for each model 2 Fireplaces of up to 20kW rated output burning any fuel require 150 mm diameter or rectangular flues having the same cross sectional area and a minimum dime...

Page 10: ... the chimney See diagram below for effective flue height recommendations The outlet from a flue should be above the roof of the building in a position where the products of combustion can discharge freely and will not present a fire hazard whatever the wind conditions BENDS IN FLUES Offsets in flues are only acceptable if the following rules are respected a The chimney system shall have no more th...

Page 11: ...zes shown in the table below For fireplaces designed to burn a range of different solid fuels the air supply should be designed to accommodate burning the fuel that produces the highest heating output FIREPLACE AIR SUPPLIES Permanently open vents as below If design air permeability 5 0m3 h m2 then Stove with no flue draught 550mm2 kW of appliance rated output above 5kW stabilizer If design air per...

Page 12: ...here the rear outlet of the appliance is used in which case the horizontal section should not exceed 150mm 6 inches in length Refer to the typical installation diagrams Fig 7 9 Flue connections must be well sealed A non combustible register plate minimum 1 5mm thick should be fitted to all installations between the flue and the building structure ...

Page 13: ...ugh the fireplace a soot door will be necessary This may be either in the actual brickwork of the chimney or fitted in the register plate Various suitable positions of soot doors are shown in Figures 8 9 CLEANING THE FLUE Access for cleaning the flue should be incorporated in the system other than through the appliance e g a soot door or access through a register plate Purpose made soot doors and ...

Page 14: ...y blockage and clean if required 4 Do not attempt to re light the fire until the cause has been identified and corrected If necessary seek professional advice Important Never fit an extractor fan in the same room as this fireplace USING YOUR FIREPLACE THE CONTROLS The amount of heat emitted by the fireplace is regulated using the following air controls The primary air supply is controlled using th...

Page 15: ...uel suitable for this fireplace is approx 25cm so as to lay flat over the embers and logs of greater than 6 cm diameter should be split INITIAL SEASONING Following installation and before regular use the fireplace must be seasoned to prevent cracking of the metal casting This procedure should also be followed if the fireplace has not been used for prolonged periods during the summer months for exa...

Page 16: ...ormally necessary to burn the fireplace fast initially to drive off any gasses and moisture before closing the air vents to control the burn rate Ensure the doors are kept closed to contain fumes except when lighting up re fuelling or removing ash It is not recommended to leave the fireplace alight at night or to continue using the fireplace in mild weather which gives poor combustion leading to a...

Page 17: ...st thing in the morning ACCESSORIES Refer to the Megamaster website www megamaster co za for a full range of flue kits flue pipes and other accessories for use with this classic cast iron fireplace If disposing of this product or any damaged components do not dispose of with general waste Metal products should be taken to your local civic amenity site for recycling of metal products ...

Page 18: ... when lighting increase heat up Room is at negative air In houses equipped with mechanical pressure to the outside ventilation open a window until the fire is well established Low heat Incorrect fuels Use recommended fuels output Smokes while Draught is insufficient Consult a chimney specialist Check burning that flue is not obstructed Sweep if necessary Downdraught present Install an anti downdra...

Page 19: ...The fireplace is finished with a heat resistant paint which can be cleaned with a soft brush Wait until the fireplace has cooled down before doing this This finish can be renovated with heat resistant fireplace paint although the paint may not be an exact match and it may be necessary to repaint the complete fireplace If the fireplace is purely ornamental painting will provide a durable attractive...

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