3. User instructions
It is very important to read these instructions
thoroughly before lighting the stove
3.1. Important Notes
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Ensure that the stove corresponds to the type of gas it
is to be used with. This can be confirmed by checking
the data badge located on the rear face of the
appliance.
•
Remember at all times this product is concerned with
high temperatures, and appropriate care should
always be taken.
•
Bear in mind that heat given off by the appliance may
affect articles placed close to it. Curtains should not be
positioned above the appliance at a distance less than
12” (30 centimetres) from the top
•
The appliance was not designed to be used as a dryer.
It is therefore not recommended that the appliance is
used in such a manner.
•
Under no circumstances should the appliance be
operated with the door open or the door glass
damaged.
•
A combustible shelf may be fitted over the appliance
provided that in the case of a 150 mm or less deep
shelf, there is at least 610 mm clearance above the top
of the fire (measured from its highest point).
•
Please remember that parts of the appliance become
hot during and after use. If young children, the elderly,
or infirm are likely to be near the stove, ensure a
suitable fire guard (BS6539 or BS6778) is erected.
•
Whilst the appliance is called a ‘stove’ the Belfort is not
designed to be used in any way as a cooker. The stove
should not be used for any other purpose than as
a room heater and decorative stove.
3.2. Data information
The data badge is located on the rear face of the
appliance.
3.3. Arranging the layout of the coals.
The coals should be arranged as shown on the coal
layout given in the installer instructions.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE PILOT
FRANCO BELGE accept no responsibility for any injury
sustained whilst handling hot ceramics.
3.4. Operating the stove
The Belfort gas stove operates with a traditional
permanent pilot light.
The knob for ignition and power control is located on the
lower right hand side of the stove (fig. 8).
The pilot light is located at the front middle of the coal
matrix.
If the Flame Supervision Devise Actuating Flame (the
Pilot Light) is extinguished either by intention or not, no
attempt should be made to re-light until 3 minutes have
elapsed.
3.4.1. Igniting the permanent pilot light
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Depress control knob fully
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Whilst depressed, turn knob sharply 90 degrees
anticlockwise to ‘PILOT’ setting. Repeat until pilot light
is visibly lit
KEEP KNOB DEPRESSED AT THIS POINT FOR 15 -
20 SECONDS.
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Upon releasing the knob, the permanent pilot light will
be lit.
Important : Immediately after lighting, the stove must
be left on maximum setting for five minutes in order to
warm up the chimney.
3.4.2. Running the stove at low setting
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Ignite permanent pilot as shown above
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With control knob at ‘PILOT’ setting, depress and turn
in an anti clockwise, direction between the ‘LOW‘
setting and the high setting.
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Release the knob. The stove is now burning at its
desired operating output.
Important : Immediately after lighting, the stove must
be left on maximum setting for five minutes in order to
warm up the chimney.
3.4.3. Extinguishing the stove back to permanent
pilot setting
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From any heat setting, depress control knob fully and
turn clockwise to ‘PILOT’ position.
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Release.
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User instructions
Figure 8 - Control knob and burner test nipple
1 : Stop position
2 : Ignition device
3 : Pilot setting
4 : High setting
5 : Low setting
6 : Burner test nipple
Belfort
Model 154 05 08
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