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ANNUAL SERVICE
THIS GAS APPLIANCE MUST BE SERVICED
EVERY TWELVE MONTHS BY A QUALIFIED
GAS ENGINEER.
See "SAFETY NOTICES" ref coal set page 4.
Step 1
Isolate the gas supply to the fire using
the gas cock supplied at installation.
Step 2
With the appliance cold, open the main
door by turning the handle through
180° degrees.
Step 3
Carefully remove and clean the fuel effect
coals of any soot deposits with a soft
brush.
Step 4
Inspect chimney and flue terminal
ensuring they are in good working order
and sweep as nesscersary to ensure no
debris blocks the flue. Please note
periodic chimney sweeping is vital gas
fire maintenance.
Step 5
Remove any soot deposits from inside
the fire using a vacuum cleaner.
(See not under ‘Coal set’ on page 4)
Step 6
Inspect the pilot assembly to ensure
that it is clean, unobstructed and in
good order.
Step 7
Check system for gas soundness
Step 8
Replace the coal set as described in
"arranging the coals".
Step 9 Carry out spillage test as per instructions
on page 15.
CLEANING OUTER SURFACES
To clean the outside first the appliance must be
cold.
The outside finish of the fire is a durable high
temperature paint, this will give off a slight odour
during the first few days of operation. It is best
cleaned by using a soft brush. Do not allow
moisture to remain on the fire whilst cold or surface
rust may occur.
CLEANING DOOR GLASS
To clean the door glass the applianc must be cold.
Open the main door by turning the handle through
180
O
degrees. When cleaning the inside of the door
glass care should be taken that no damage is caused
to the door sealing gasket.
# PLEASE NOTE
FIREDOOR HANDLE
Please note the fire door has no thread to secure it
to the locking spindle.
The handle is desgned to be a loose fit to ensure the
handle is not left in the door when the fire is
running.
This is a safety issue to ensure the fire door remains
shut and can not be inadvertently opened when the
fire is running.
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