Masport KLONDIKE User Manual

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NOTE:
A 1200mm long polished flue heat shield must be fitted to the heater when the above
factors are used. The top of the shield must be at least 300mm below the ceiling, and
ideally the deflector should have a heat disperser at the top to spread the hot air flowing
up between the flue heat deflector and the flue. The usual heat-proof ceiling plate must
be fitted where the flue passes through the ceiling.
« Because the reduced wall clearances will bring the flue quite close to the rear wall, (in
the case of Type C shielding), it will be necessary to extend the wall shield upwards to
protect the wall for at least 300mm each side of the flue centreline. The extended rear
wall shield will, of course, finish just clear of the ceiling to provide the top ventilation
slot described above
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WALL SHIELD SIZES
Shields must extend at least 600mm each side of the heater centreline on side and rear walls, or in the
case of a corner installation, 1200mm each way from the corner. They must be at least 1200mm high
(measured from the hearth top).
WALL SHIELD FINISHES
Because the outer surface of the wall shield will become quite hot, any surface finish must not be heat
sensitive. Possibilities are high temperature paints or cladding with ceramic tiles, slate etc.
HEARTH (FLOOR PROTECTOR) REQUIREMENTS
Unless your stove will be standing on an un-covered fireproof floor which extends at least as far as
the hearth size shown in the next paragraph, it will need to be mounted on an insulating hearth to
protect the floor from heat damage.
If the rearward extension of the hearth is not limited by a wall heat screen, it must extend back from
the stove feet by 300mm for the PITTSBURGH and 415mm for the KLONDIKE. The hearth must
extend forward from the feet of all models by 375mm. The hearth must extend at least 610mm each
side of the stove centreline. If not limited by the proximity of wall screening, a 1220 x 1220 hearth
will be required for all models.
Solid hearth constructions such as concrete will conduct heat through to a heat-sensitive floor if they
are in contact with it, and they are therefore unacceptable.
Recommended hearth constructions are:-
• A reinforced concrete slab at least 50mm thick raised up from the floor on insulating
blocks to allow air to circulate beneath the slab. There must be at least a 12mm high
gap, and care must be taken to ensure that this amount of space will not be encroached
on by laying carpet etc. To be safe, a 25mm gap is recommended.
• A similar slab laid on two sheets of Micore 160 lying directly on the floor. If cast in place,
an impermeable sheet must be laid on top of the Micore to prevent water damage from the
concrete mix.
• Two sheets of Micore 160 (three for the Oregon), topped by a sheet of tile underlay material
and finished with ceramic tiles or other decorative finishes.
• Two sheets of Harditherm or Supalux, each sheet not less than 12mm thick, supported on
insulating blocks as for the first suggestion above.

Masport KLONDIKE Specifications

General

Brand	Masport
Model	KLONDIKE
Category	Stove
Language	English