Megamaster BALLINA, Assembly & Operating Instructions

Page 1: ... warnings carefully so as to familiarize yourself with the appliance before operating the appliance Keep this manual for future reference Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our Customer Service Department at Tel 010 001 6342 8 a m 5 p m CAT Monday Thursday and Friday till 3 p m Or send us an E mail at service megagroup co za or visit us online at www megamaster...

Page 2: ...t up At Megamaster we believe anything worth doing is worth doing well That s why as with all of our products we ve put a lot of thought and effort into this user manual It really is the first step towards making your time with friends family truely better Manufactured in China Distributed by Megamaster 27 0 12 802 1515 PO Box 15 Woodlands 0072 South Africa www megamaster co za 2 ...

Page 3: ...ore than a Fire It s a celebration It s together made better AN ACCREDITED FIREPLACE INSTALLER SHOULD CARRY OUT THE INSTALLATION OF THIS FIREPLACE ALTERNATIVELY SHOULD A NONACCREDITED INSTALLER UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CONTROL OFFICER WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE COMPLETED INSTALLATION IF THE FIREPLACE IS NOT FITTED CORRECTLY BY AN ACCREDITED PERSON OR OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF...

Page 4: ...G CAN BE FATAL Due consideration should be given to the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning following incomplete combustion of solid fuels in an enclosed space 4 1 ALWAYS read and understand the manual before installing and commissioning the fireplace 2 ALWAYS ensure the fireplace is installed in accordance with local regulations 3 ALWAYS ensure that the fireplace is correctly installed and posit...

Page 5: ...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 5 COMPONENTVIEW 1 Product Size 800 X 580 X 750mm 2 Material Cast Iron 3 Front Glass Size 594 X 367mm 4 Output 14kW 5 Flue Outlet Top 6 Net Weight 135kg 7 Flue Size 150mm ...

Page 6: ...5 Right Side Brick 1 6 Bottom Air Slider 1 7 Coal Guard 1 8 Door Handle 1 9 Stove Door 1 10 Glass Panel 1 11 Door Frame 1 12 Steel Back Plate 1 13 Back 1 14 Baffle Plate 1 15 Flue Coupling 1 16 Guide Plate 1 17 Top 1 18 Steel Bar 2 for Guide Plate 1 19 Steel Bar 1 for Guide Plate 1 20 Upper Air Slider 1 21 Upper Air Box 1 ...

Page 7: ...ot independently supported Fireplaces should stand 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 100 C Constructional hearths should be made of solid non combustible ma...

Page 8: ...ess to the rear of the fireplace MINIMUM DISTANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Note combustible material refers to any material that will degrade when subjected to heat e g plaster Due to the heat of a hot fireplace a suitable fireguard should always be used to provide additional protection Never allow young children to be left unsupervised in a room containing a hot fireplace THE CHIMNEY The fireplac...

Page 9: ...d the flue should be equipped with suitable access doors for inspection cleaning THIS FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED INTO A CHIMNEY THAT SERVES ANY OTHER HEATING APPLIANCE THERE MUST NOT BE AN EXTRACTOR FAN FITTED IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE FIREPLACE AS THIS CAN CAUSE THE FIREPLACE TO EMIT FUMES INTO THE ROOM FLUE HEIGHT The chimney height and the position of the chimney should conform to the manufa...

Page 10: ...ue gas temperature from the fireplace may loosen deposits that were previously firmly adhered with the consequent risk of flue blockage It is therefore recommended that the chimney be swept a second time within a month of regular use after installation Assuming that when the fireplace is first installed the chimney is clean and sound then the chimney flue should be inspected part way through the b...

Page 11: ...fireplace Any existing flue must be in good condition with suitable access for collection and removal of debris It is also important that suitable flue pipe complying with manufacturer recommendations is used to connect the fireplace to the chimney flue and that suitable access is provided into the flue for regular inspection and sweeping of the flue ways Chimneys should be as straight as possible...

Page 12: ... brush through 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...

Page 13: ...ersistent fume emission must not be tolerated If fume emission persists the following immediate action should be taken 1 Open doors and windows to ventilate room 2 Let the fire out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the fireplace 3 Check for flue chimney 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 pr...

Page 14: ...lu and fireplace and will not release heat if thermal energy is being used to drive out moisture from the fuel Other fuels can be used in conjunction with wood provided the base of the fire remains as wood or compressed block fuels Do not use the fireplace to incinerate other materials including household waste Avoid using green unseasoned wood treated wood such as telegraph poles or plywood chipb...

Page 15: ...eplace have been properly seasoned It should be remembered that this procedure should be carried out at the beginning of each season of use in order to remove the moisture retained by the metal during the period of non use When used for the first time the fireplace may smell a little due to fumes being given off The fumes are not toxic but the room should be thoroughly ventilated Let the fire burn...

Page 16: ...rning is required can best be achieved by first driving off any gasses or moisture as usual following a full charge of fuel and then closing the air vents fully Experience will indicate the optimum setting However by reducing the burn rate to such a level that the fire is still burning the following day the burning process creates heavy tarry chemicals which will become deposited on the inside of ...

Page 17: ...WARNING MAKE SURE THE FIRE IS COMPLETELY BUNRED OUT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN THE FIREPLACE Use a stiff brush and industrial type vacuum cleaner to dislodge and remove as much material as possible starting at the top of the fireplace and working down to the bottom Particular attention should be given to the air inlet controls which can become obstructed MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Take this o...

Page 18: ...nd discourage condensation from forming which could encourage corrosion Surface rust may occur on the outside of the fireplace coastal or humid regions can cause this to happen faster than arid or dry regions Proper cleaning and retreating may need to be done seasonally Heavy rains and strong winds may cause rain water to enter via the flue pipe and flood the internal cavity of the fireplace Check...

Page 19: ...e heat Room is at negative air pressure to the outside In houses equipped with mechanical ventilation open a window until the fire is well established Low heat output Incorrect fuels Use recommended fuel Smokes while burning Draught is insufficient Check that the flue is not obstructed clean if necessary Downdraught present Install an anti downdraught cowl Consult your installer Room is at negativ...

Page 20: ...arable replacement part will be sent You will be responsible for all shipping charges of parts replaced under the terms of this limited warranty MANUFACTURER WILL NOT PAY FOR Service calls to your home Repairs when your product is used for other than normal single family household or residential use Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse lack of maintenance cleaning abuse fire flood acts...