
Masport FG39 FireGenie Freestanding Gas Stove 5
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
TheMASPORTRoomSealedFreestandingGas
Stove must be installed in accordance AG601
and NZS 5261 and with these instructions.
Carefullyreadalltheinstructionsinthismanual
first.Consult the building authority having juris-
diction to determine the need for a permit prior
to starting the installation.
Note: Failure to follow the instructions
could cause a malfunction of the
heater which could result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or prop-
erty damage. Failure to follow
these instructions may also void
your fire insurance and/or war-
ranty.
Note: These instructions take prece-
dence over Simpson Dura-Flue in-
structions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fuels: FG39-NG is approved for use with NG.
FG39-LPG is approved for use with
liquefied petroleum gases (LPG).
Electrical: 240V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 125/75.
Log Sets: Ceramic fibre, 7 per set.
Flue System: Coaxial (6-5/8" outer / 4" inner
liner) rigid flue and termination cap.
BEFORE YOU START
Safeinstallationandoperationofthisappliance
requires common sense, however, we are
required by the Canadian Safety Standards
and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the
following:
INSTALLATION
ING,ETC. ITISIMPERATIVETHAT
THECONTROLCOMPARTMENT,
BURNERSANDCIRCULATINGAIR
PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLI-
ANCEBEKEPTCLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES,
THEAPPLIANCESHOULDBELO-
CATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND
AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND
DRAPERIES.
WARNING:FAILURETOINSTALL
THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY
WILLVOIDYOURWARRANTYAND
MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE
FIRE.
CHILDRENANDADULTSSHOULD
BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS
OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERA-
TURES, ESPECIALLY THE FIRE-
PLACE GLASS, AND SHOULD
STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS
ORCLOTHINGIGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
CAREFULLY SUPERVISEDWHEN
THEYAREINTHESAMEROOMAS
THEAPPLIANCE.
CLOTHINGOROTHERFLAMMA-
BLEMATERIALSHOULDNOTBE
PLACEDONORNEARTHEAPPLI-
ANCE.
INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS
SHOULDBEDONEBYANAUTHOR-
IZEDSERVICEPERSON.THISAP-
PLIANCESHOULDBEINSTALLED,
REPAIRED,INSPECTEDBEFORE
USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY
BYANAUTHORIZEDSERVICEPER-
SON. MORE FREQUENT CLEAN-
ING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO
EXCESSIVELINTFROMCARPET-
page 6. This unit is approved for manufac-
tured home installations, see page 9 for the
required flue arrangements. If installed into
a manufactured home the unit must be
bolted down to the floor.
4) This appliance is Listed for bedroom instal-
lations when used with a Listed Millivolt
Thermostat. Some areas may have further
requirements, check local codes before
installation.
5) This appliance is Listed for Alcove installa-
tions,maintain minimum Alcoveclearances
asfollows, minimumwidthof48"(1219mm),
a maximum depth of 36" (914mm), and
minimum ceiling height of 64"(1626mm).
6) We recommend that you plan your installa-
tion on paper using exact measurements
for clearances and floor protection before
actually installing this appliance. Have an
authorized building inspector review your
plans before installation.
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
1) The appliance shall be installed in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions,localgasfittingregulations,mu-
nicipal building codes, water supply regu-
lations, electrical wiring regulations, with
AG 601 (AGA gas installation code) NZS
5261 (New Zealand)
2) Installation and repair should be done
ONLY by an authorised person.
3) DONOTCONNECTTOMASONARYFLUE.
4) This appliance must be connected to
the specified flue and termination cap
to the outside of the building enve-
lope. Never flue to another room or
inside a building. Make sure that the
flue is fitted as per Flueing instruc-
tions.
5) Inspect the flueing system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
6) Flueing terminals shall not be recessed into
a wall or siding.
7) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
8) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
9) Wear gloves and safety glasses for protec-
tion while doing required maintenance.
1) Provide adequate clearances for servicing,
proper operation and around the air open-
ings into the combustion chamber.
2) The appliance may be installed on a flat,
solid, continuous surface (e.g. wood, met-
al,concrete). This may bethe floor, orit can
be raised up on a platform to enhance its
visual impact. The appliance may be in-
stalled on carpeting, tile, wood flooring or
other combustible material, because the
appliance's metal pedestal base extends
the full width and depth of the appliance.
The Masport Room Sealed Freestanding
Gas Stove can be installed in a wide variety
of ways and will fit nearly any room layout.
It may be installed in a recessed position,
framed out into the room, or across a cor-
ner.
3) The Masport Room Sealed Freestanding
Gas Stove is approved for alcove installa-
tions, which meet the clearances listed on