
Masport PG121/PG131 Zero Clearance Room Sealed Gas Fireplace 5
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
1) Locate appliance
a) Room location, page 8.
b) Clearances to Combustibles,
page 9.
c) Mantle Clearances, page 9.
d) Framing & FinishingRequirements,
page 10.
e) Flueing Requirements, pages 11-19.
2) Assemble Top Standoffs, page (NOTE:
page11mustbedonebeforeinstallingunit
into fireplace.)
3) Install flue, pages 19-21.
4) Makegasconnections.Testthepilot.Must
be as per diagram. Page 22.
5) Install log set where indicated on
page 24-25.
6) Glass Door Removal (page 26), Louvers
or Grills (page 26), and Finishing Trim
(page 26).
7) Final check.
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the
installermustensurethattheapplianceisfiring
correctly and operation fully explained to cus-
tomer.
This includes:
1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the cor-
rect firing rate (rate noted on label 40,000
Btu/h NG, and 39,000 Btu/h LPG) after
burning appliance for 15 minutes.
2) If required, adjusting the primary air to
ensure that the flame does not carbon.
First allow the unit to burn for 15-20 min.
to stabilize.
CAUTION: Any alteration to the product
that causes sooting or carboning that
results in damage is not the responsi-
bility of the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The Masport PG121/PG121LC/PG121RC/
PG131-NG or PG121/PG121LC/PG121RC/
PG131-LPG RoomSealedGasFireplacemust
be installed in accordance AG601 and NZS
5261 and with these instructions. Carefully
read all the instructions in this manual first.
Consult the "authority having jurisdiction" to
determine the need for a permit prior to starting
the installation. It is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure this fireplace is installed in
compliance with manufacturer's instructions
and all applicable codes.
BEFORE YOU START
Safeinstallationandoperationofthisappliance
requires common sense, however, we are
required to make you aware of the following:
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
1) The appliance shall be installed in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions, local gas fitting regulations,
municipalbuildingcodes,water supplyreg-
ulations, electrical wiring regulations, with
AG 601 (AGA gas installation code) NZS
5261 (New Zealand)
2) See general construction and assembly
instructions. The appliance and flue should
be enclosed.
3) This appliance must be connected to the
specified flue and termination cap to the
outsideofthebuildingenvelope.Neverflue
to another room or inside a building. Make
sure that the flue is fitted as per Flueing
instructions.
4) Inspect the flueing system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
5) Flueingterminalsshallnotberecessedinto
a wall or siding.
6) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
7) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
8) Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro-
tection while doing required maintenance.
9) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings when cutting holes for
termination.
10)Under no circumstances should this appli-
ance be modified. Parts that have to be
removed for servicing should be replaced
prior to operating this appliance.
11)Installationandanyrepairstothisappliance
should be done by a authorized service
person.Aauthorizedservicepersonshould
becalledtoinspectthisapplianceannually.
Make it a practice to have all of your gas
appliances checked annually.
12)Do not slam shut or strike the glass door.
13)Under no circumstances should any solid
fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.)
be used in this appliance.
INSTALLATIONANDREPAIRSHOULD
BEDONEBYAAUTHORIZEDSERVICE
PERSON.THEAPPLIANCESHOULDBE
INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT
LEASTANNUALLYBYAAUTHORIZED
SERVICEPERSON.MOREFREQUENT
CLEANINGMAYBEREQUIREDDUETO
EXCESSIVELINTFROMCARPETING,
BEDDINGMATERIAL,ETC.ITISIMPER-
ATIVE THAT CONTROL COMPART-
MENTS,BURNERSANDCIRCULATING
AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLI-
ANCEBEKEPTCLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE
APPLIANCESHOULDBELOCATEDOUT
OFTRAFFICANDAWAYFROMFURNI-
TUREANDDRAPERIES.
WARNING:FAILURETOINSTALLTHIS
APPLIANCECORRECTLYWILLVOID
YOURWARRANTYANDMAYCAUSEA
SERIOUSHOUSEFIRE.
CLOTHINGOROTHERFLAMMABLEMA-
TERIALSHOULDNOTBEPLACEDON
ORNEARTHEAPPLIANCE.
CHILDRENANDADULTSSHOULDBE
ALERTEDTOTHEHAZARDSOFHIGH
SURFACETEMPERATURES,ESPECIAL-
LY THE FIREPLACE GLASS, AND
SHOULDSTAYAWAYTOAVOIDBURNS
ORCLOTHINGIGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
CAREFULLYSUPERVISEDWHENTHEY
AREINTHESAMEROOMASTHEAP-
PLIANCE. Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Note: These units are
non-load bearing.
14)The appliance area must be kept clear and
free of combustible materials, (gases and
other flammable vapours and liquids).