Specifications

Masport In-built Fireplaces
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First Fire
When your installation is completed and inspected, you
are ready for your first fire.
1) Open draft control fully.
2) Open firebox door and build a small fire using paper
and dry kindling, wait a few minutes for a good
updraft in the flue to establish the fire. Leaving the
door slightly open will help your fire start more
rapidly.
CAUTION: Never leave unit unattended if door is
left open. This procedure is for fire start-up
only, as unit may over-heat if door is left open for
too long.
3) With the draft still in the fully open position, add two
or three seasoned logs to your fire. Form a trench
in the ash bed to allow air to reach the rear of the
firebox prior to closing the door.
4) After about 15 to 20 minutes, when your wood has
begun to burn strongly, adjust your draft control
down to keep the fire at a moderate level.
WARNING: Never build a roaring fire in a cold
stove. Always warm your stove up slowly!
5) Once a bed of coals has been established, you may
adjust the draft control to a low setting to operate the
unit in its most efficient mode.
6) During the first couple of hours, keep the combustion
rate at a moderate level and avoid a large fire until
the paint is cured. Only then can you operate the in-
built fireplace at its maximum setting, and only after
the metal has been warmed.
7) For the first few hours, the in-built fireplace will give
off an odor from the paint. This is to be expected as
the high temperature paint becomes seasoned.
Windows and/or doors should be left open to provide
adequate ventilation while this temporary condition
exists. Burning the in-built fireplace at a very high
temperature the first few times may damage the
paint. Burn fires at a moderate level the first few
days.
8) Do not place anything on the in-built fireplace top
during the curing process. This may result in damage
to your paint finish.
9) During the first few hours it may be more difficult to
start the fire. As you dry out your fire brick and your
masonry flue (if applicable), your draft will increase.
10) For those units installed at higher elevations or into
sub-standard masonry fireplaces, drafting problems
may occur. Consult an experienced dealer or mason
on methods of increasing your draft.
11) Some cracking and popping noises may be
experienced during the heating up process. These
noises will be minimal when your unit reaches
temperature.
12) Before opening your door to reload, open draft fully
for approximately 10 to 15 seconds until fire has
been re-established. This will minimize any smoking.
13) All fuel burning appliances consume oxygen during
operation. It is important that you supply a source
of fresh air to your unit while burning. A slightly
opened window is sufficient for this purpose.
CAUTION: If the body of your unit (or in the
H2100M flue baffle) starts to glow you are
overfiring. Stop loading fuel immediately and
close the draft control until the glow has
completely subsided.
14) Green or wet wood is not recommended for your
unit. If you must add wet or green fuel, open the draft
control fully until all moisture has been dispersed by
the intense fire. Once all moisture has been removed,
the draft control may be adjusted to maintain the
fire.
15) If you have been burning your in-built fireplace on a
low draft, use caution when opening the door. After
opening the damper, open the door a crack, and
allow the fire to adjust before fully opening the door.
16) The controls of your unit should not be altered to
increase firing for any reason.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS