Masport F2401M Quick start guide

Model: F2401M
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Manual
06/08/05
918-358a
FreestandingWoodstove
Head Office - Australia
54 Boundary Rd. Braeside
P.O. Box 553
Mordialloc 3195
Ph. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Head Office - New Zealand
1-37 Mt Wellington Hwy.Panmure,
P.O. Box 14349
Auckland 6.
Ph. (9) 570-9009
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MASPORTFIREPLACEPRODUCT.
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SAFETYNOTE: Ifthiswoodstoveisnotproperlyinstalled,ahousefiremayresult. Foryoursafety,followtheinstallation
instructions,contactlocalbuilding,fireofficials,orauthorityhavingjurisdictionaboutrestrictionsandinstallationinspection
requirementsinyourarea.
Theauthority havingjurisdiction shouldbe consultedbefore installationto determinethe needto obtaina permit.
Modular Parts

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE MASPORT FREESTANDING WOOD STOVE
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance ...................................................................... 11
Creosote............................................................................ 11
- Ways to Prevent & Keep Units Free of Creosote..... 11
Glass Maintenance ........................................................... 11
Latch Adjustment............................................................... 11
Door Gasket ...................................................................... 11
Wood Storage.................................................................... 11
PARTSLIST
Parts List - F2401M ........................................................... 12
Parts List - Pedestal, Bottom Shield and Legs ................ 13
Parts List - Firebrick .......................................................... 14
WARRANTY
Warranty............................................................................. 15
INSTALLATION
Unit Dimensions ................................................................. 4
Residential Installation ....................................................... 4
Minimum Clearance to Combustibles................................ 5
Floor Protection ................................................................... 5
Stove Assembly Prior to Installation ................................... 6
Rear Heat Deflector Assembly............................................ 6
Pedestal Assembly ............................................................. 6
Leg and Bottom Shield Assembly ...................................... 7
Flue Baffle & Secondary Air Tube Installation..................... 7
Brick Installation .................................................................. 8
Door Handle ........................................................................ 8
Glass Installation ................................................................ 8
Optional Accessories Installation
- Pedestal Ash Drawer Kit ............................................ 8
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
Operating Instructions......................................................... 9
Draft Control ........................................................................ 9
First Fire............................................................................... 9
Ash Disposal ..................................................................... 10
- Safety Precautions ................................................... 10
- Ash Drawer Operating Guidelines........................... 10
Safety Guidelines .............................................................. 10

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1) Please read this entire manual before you
install and use your new woodstove. Fail-
ure to follow instructions may result in
propertydamage,bodilyinjuryorevendeath.
Be aware that local Codes and Regulations
may override some items in this manual.
Check with your local inspector.
2) Select a position for your Masport Stove.
Consult the minimum clearance chart for
your model and set the stove in place.
3) To insure vertical alignment, suspend a
plumb bob from the ceiling over the exact
centerofyour stoveflueand mark aspot on
the ceiling to indicate the center of the flue.
4) Checkthattheareaabovetheceilingisclear
for cutting. Re-confirm the clearance from
thestovetocombustiblestoinsurethatthey
are within the prescribed limits.
5) This woodstove must be connected to a
flue system.
6) Install chimney according to chimney man-
ufacturers instructions. The performance
of your woodstove is governed to a very
largepartbythechimneysystem.Tooshort
a chimney can cause difficult start-up, dirty
glass, backsmoking when door is open,
and even reduced heat output. Too tall a
chimneymayprompt excessive draft which
can result in very short burn times and
excessive heat output.
CAUTION:Thechimneyshouldbethesame
size as the 6" flue outlet on the stove. The
chimney must be listed as suitable for use
with solid fuels.
7) Mark the location of the pedestal base or
legson thefloor,thenmovethe stoveaside
and mark the position of the floor protector.
8) Thefloor protectormust beofnon-combus-
tible material, see page 5.
9) Inseismicallyactive areas,Masportrecom-
mends that your unit is secured to the floor
by using the bolt down holes inside the
pedestal, mandatory in New Zealand.
INSTALLATION
10)Do not connect this unit to a chimney
serving another appliance.
11)Your Masport Woodstove is not to be
connected to any air distribution duct.
12)Installation must comply with
AS/NZ 2918:2001.
RESIDENTIAL
INSTALLATION

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AUSTRALIA ONLY
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Please read the section below carefully as the clearance depend on whether the airmate
or the rear heat deflector is installed on the stove.
Measurements "From Unit" are from the top plate of the stove to a side wall or to a corner,
and from the rear heat shield to a back wall.
Residential Installation Clearances to Combustible Walls
Unit From Unit From Corner From Flue Center-Line
A B C D E F
Medium F2400M with Rear Deflector* 450mm 150mm 225mm 755mm 315mm 555mm
Australia
Rear firebox shield extension fitted, and full length half perforated decromesh flue surround or 900mm long
half round enamelled mild steel flue shield fitted.
New Zealand
Rear firebox shield extension fitted, and full length stainless steel shield with heat dispersal cap fitted to
flue shield top.
Flue systems tested:
Acorn Special Insulated
FLOMET Super Single
Shamic 1A
Masport (NZ)
FloorProtector:
6mm thick fibre cement sheet underneath heater extending 300mm in front and 200mm from the sides of the firebox
opening.
IMPORTANT
Use only the instructions and clearance dimensions on this page for
heaters to be installed in Australia and New Zealand.
TheMasportF2400MhasbeentestedbytheAHHATestingLaboratory
and conforms to AS/NZS 2918:200, Report No. ATL19-04.
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ONLY
The Masport F2400M has been tested with the flue kits listed
below. A default flue kit as listed in AS/NZS 2918:2001 may also
be used.
These are the only flue kits certified for use with this heater for
installation in Australia and New Zealand.
INSTALLATION