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3.2 Checking for spillage
Checking for the clearance of combustion products
Close all doors and windows in room
Light the fire and allow to run for 5 minutes on high position
After 5 minutes hold a smoke match inside the diverter between the 2 flue outlets ,level with the flue
outlets on top of the appliance not inside the flue diverter .as shown below
flue outlet flue outlet
smoke match
The smoke must be drawn into the flue , if in doubt repeat the testator the fire has been burning for 10
minutes
if spillage persists, the flue is not functioning correctly and a fault exists ,if after investigation
the fault cannot be traced and rectified , the fire must be
disconnected from the gas supply and expert advice obtained .
always ensure flue /chimney is completely sealed including
the base and any pipes no longer used or cavity may need
pointing if this is not sealed the flue will not pull through the
gas fire and not function correctly
If there is an extractor fan fitted anywhere in the vicinity of the appliance, the spillage test should be
repeated with the fan running on maximum and all inter connecting doors open
After ensuring the fire is safe to use it should be left on high position to fully warm up during this time a
slight oder may be noticed this is due to the newness of the fire and will soon disappear
Fit fire trim using magnets on flanges of fire and fit fret centrally in front of fire
finally hand these instructions to the user and explain the operation of the fire in detail
