The gap between the spark electrode and the pilot should be 3.5 - 4.5mm to produce a good
spark.
There should be no need to adjust this. If under any circumstances the electric spark fails, the
pilot may be lit manually by proceeding with the ignition sequence as previously described, and
after turning the control knob through the spark position, the knob should be held in and the
pilot lit with a taper.
Release the pressure test point screw, and attach a pressure gauge. Light the fire on
the HIGH setting. To commission the appliance, the operating pressure must be in
accordance with the figures stated in section 2.0 of these instructions. The fire is
factory set to achieve the correct flow rates at the specified inlet pressure.
Any significant variation in the inlet pressure could indicate a supply problem. If the
inlet pressure is too high, the gas supply meter/governor may be set incorrectly.
This should be checked with the fire running and if necessary reset by the gas sup-
plier. If the inlet pressure is too low, then check the meter/governor pressure with
the appliance running. If this is less than the inlet pressure stated in section 2.0 of
these instructions it will need to be reset by the gas supplier. If the inlet pressure
is too low, but the meter/governor pressure is acceptable, then a problem in the
supply pipework is to be suspected. Upon satisfactory checking of the inlet pres-
sure, turn the fire off, disconnect the pressure gauge and refit the test point screw.
Light the fire and check for gas soundness. In the event that the inlet pressure is not in accordance with the figures stated in the data
section of these instructions, the appliance must not be commissioned, and the problem investigated and rectified.
This fire is fitted with a flue spillage safety device (ODS). If the fire shuts down during use for no apparent reason then several things
may be suspected. If a door or window has been opened creating a draught, then pilot disturbance is the problem, and removal of the
draught should resolve this. If a grommet seal has been left out of the firebox (if fitted) then this also will also cause intermittent shut-
down. The gas pressure reaching the fire must also be checked. The thermocouple connection into the back of the gas control valve may
also have worked loose during installation, simply tighten to remedy if this is the case.
If pilot disturbance is not the cause, then the ODS safety system may be in operation. Switch the appliance OFF, check the flue and carry
out any remedial work required. Re-light the fire and carry out a spillage test. DO NOT allow the appliance to be used if it continues to
fail a spillage test.
The aeration hole of the pilot must be carefully cleaned out on each annual service to ensure continued function of the ODS.
The spillage monitoring system shall not be adjusted, modified, or put out of operation by the installer. Any spare parts fitted MUST be
of a type supplied for the purpose by the appliance manufacturer.
If the fire is not spilling, then further guidance should be sought, using the Troubleshooting section as a guide.
Close all doors and windows to the room containing the appliance. Let the fire run on HIGH for five minutes. Take a smoke match, light
it, and using a smoke match tube, hold it at the top edge of the fire opening, 25mm down and 25mm in. Starting 50mm in from either
side, run the smoke match across the opening. All the smoke should be drawn away up the flue. Any smoke returning into the room indi-
cates that spillage is occurring. If the initial spillage test fails, run the fire for a further 10 minutes and repeat the test. When the test has
been completed satisfactorily, repeat with any extractor fans in the premises running on the highest setting, and any communicating doors
open. Finally, repeat with all doors open.
NOTE: If spillage is still indicated after undertaking all of the above, there may be a fault in the flue, or insufficient ventila-
tion is present. If the problem cannot be rectified immediately, then expert advice should be sought. Inform the user, disconnect the
fire, and attach an explanatory label.
12.0 SPARK GAP
12.1 OPERATING PRESSURE
FIN:
A
Figure 5
Spark gap
FIN:
A
Figure 5
6
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2013 Focal Point Fires plc.
12.2 FLUE SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM
12.3 TESTING FOR SPILLAGE
Match
Crimp
Tube
Figure 6 : Cross section of smoke match tube
Make a smoke match tube from 10mm diameter
tube. Seal off one end and crimp the tube to pre-
vent the smoke match from sliding down inside.
Spillage test - Figure 7
A.25mm down from top of
opening
B. 25mm in from front of
opening.
C. Disregard outer 50mm
either side of fireplace
opening
C
C
B
A
Fireplace Opening
Smoke Match
In Tube
Figure 7
