Installation of the Appliance
Check that the chimney conforms to the required specifications as previously stated. Examine the
condition and carry out any remedial work as necessary, if the flue has been used for solid fuel it should
be swept and a smoke test carried out to check that satisfactory smoke clearance has been established. If
all the smoke is not drawn into the flue, pre-heat the flue with a blowtorch or similar and recheck. If there
is any uncertainty examine for the cause and if necessary seek expert advice.
Gas Supply
BEFORE COMMENCING WORK, TURN OFF ANY APPLIANCES THAT ARE FED BY THE
METER AND ISOLATE THE GAS SUPPLY BY TURNING OFF AT THE METER.
The gas connection to this appliance is made with 8mm o/d rigid or semi-rigid tube to a pressure test
elbow situated on the LH side of the burner as shown in fig. 11. It is advisable to provide a means of
isolating the gas supply to the appliance for servicing with either a restrictor elbow or isolation cock such
as shown below. Provision is made i.e. knockout blanks for entry into the box in both L & R hand rear
corners and at the L & R hand sides. Any pipe used under the tray must be in rigid tube such as bundy. 3
pieces of bundy are included in the fixing kit to assist the installer (a) a short piece for use with a
restrictor elbow (b) an elbow for connection with an isolation cock and (c) a short formed section for
connecting to the supply using the inline connector supplied.
The installer is reminded of the requirements of BS 6891 1988 dealing with enclosed pipes. The Standard
requires that when a gas pipe is fed through a wall, the pipe should be enclosed in a tight sleeve to protect
against failure caused by movement and shall be constructed to prevent passage of gas either between the
pipe and sleeve or sleeve and wall.
Where a gas supply pipe enters the box in any of the positions stated, the hole around the pipe should be
sealed with a silicone sealant or similar to prevent ingress of air into the flue. Permanent sealant e.g. fire
cement etc. should not be used as these would prevent removal of the firebox if so required. Where a
connection is to be made direct on to the gas control the pipe support bracket can be removed by
unscrewing the control mounting nut and sliding the support bracket over the control spindle and
replacing the nut.
Dismantling the fire prior to Installing
It will be necessary to dismantle the burner from the firebox before installing the box in the opening.
To remove the burner, unscrew the two screws at the base of the burner fascia panel and pull forward,
observe that the feet of the rear legs locate in two formed tags in the base panel.
If the installation has either a 5in (125mm) or 7in. (175mm) flue it will be necessary to select the
appropriate restrictor. To insert the correct restrictor plate remove the centre screw securing the fibre
retaining strip in position and slacken off the two outer screws to allow the two slots in the restrictor plate
to slide behind the two screw heads. Replace the centre screw and tighten the Outer screws- See Fig. 4.
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