MAINTENANCE
ASH REMOVAL
Simply shovel out any excess ash, always leaving a bed of sand or ash to the tops of the
ribs. This is more easily done by lifting out the fuel retaining plate just inside the
bottom of the door opening. Beware of glowing embers which may be buried in the
ash. They can remain alight for many hours.
CLEANING THE GLASS
A good hot fire will generally burn away any deposits left from a long slow burn. If
desired, a proprietary oven cleaner can be used.
CLEANING THE FLUE
This should be needed about once a year or more frequently under adverse conditions.
Signs of creosote and soot build-up are inadequate draught, smoking when the door is
opened and a dull thud when the outside of the flue is tapped. A blocked flue can be
cleaned only by sweeping. DO NOT USE CHEMICAL CHIMNEY CLEANERS. To
facilitate flue cleaning, the firebox ceiling baffle should be lifted out. See ASSEMBLY
(page 3) for instructions on re-fitting the baffle correctly.
CLEANING THE HEATER
Usually a wipe with a damp cloth is all that is needed. If, after long service, it is felt
desirable to freshen up the appearance of the heater, special black high temperature
paint is available in aerosol cans from your Masport Dealer.
FLUE INSPECTION
Check regularly that the flue is sound.
METAL FAB INDUSTRIES LIMITED
PO BOX 58 473, GREENMOUT, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 9 274 8265 ; Fax: +64 9 274 8472
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