GDC Group Firefox 5 MODEL 910 Page 4 Installer And Owner Manual Download

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GDC Group Ltd. April 2016

LIST OF CONTENTS

Section

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INSTALLER GUIDE

3 - 18

OWNER GUIDE

19 - 25

1. SAFETY

2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY

General information.

Efficiency.

3. UNPACKING

4. STOVE SET UP

Legs and lower casting cover

Flue collar, diverter box, flue spigot and flue restrictor plate.

Down draught deflector.

Burner module.

Thermal switch.

Diverter box.

5. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Regulations, Standards and Law.

The Hearth.

Clearances.

Flue / Chimney.

Ventilation.

Location.

Propane gas.

Gas connection.

Securing the stove.

Fitting the ceramic fuel effect.

6. OPERATING THE STOVE

Pre-lighting checks.

Lighting the burner.

Operating the burner.

Inlet pressure check.

Check for spillage.

Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system.

7. FINAL REVIEW AND SERVICING

Final Review.

Servicing.

Checking the aeration setting of the burner.

INSTALLER GUIDE

Summary of Contents for Firefox 5 MODEL 910

Page 1: ...del 910 CAST IRON GAS STOVE Fitted with a Ceramic Coal fuel effect GC No 32 264 24 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE For further advice please contact the retailer or company from where you purchased your fire INSTALLER Please leave this guide with the owner ...

Page 2: ...oposed use to the following address The Marketing Communications Manager GDC Group Ltd Millbrook House Grange Dive Hedge End Southampton SO30 2DF Warning Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement details may vary slightly from those giv...

Page 3: ...Page 3 INSTALLER GUIDE GDC Group Ltd April 2016 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 19 TO 25 ...

Page 4: ...ch 10 Diverter box 10 5 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 11 Regulations Standards and Law 11 The Hearth 11 Clearances 12 Flue Chimney 12 Ventilation 13 Location 13 Propane gas 13 Gas connection 13 Securing the stove 13 Fitting the ceramic fuel effect 14 6 OPERATING THE STOVE 14 Pre lighting checks 14 Lighting the burner 14 Operating the burner 14 Inlet pressure check 15 Check for spillage 15 Flam...

Page 5: ...red from asbestos or asbestos related products Installer Firefox stoves are efficient appliances giving off convected conducted and radiated heat All the surfaces of the stove except the controls are working surfaces and become hot in use They must not be touched or have any combustible objects or materials placed on or near them A fire guard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protect...

Page 6: ...ency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS EN 613 and the result is as below Model Efficiency Gross 910 73 1 910 when converted to LPG 73 1 Page 6 GDC Group Ltd April 2016 Gas Natural G20 Propane G31 Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar Input Max Gross 5 50kW 18 766Btu h 5 4kW 18 425Btu h Input Min Gross 2 3kW 7 850 Btu h 3 8kW 12 965Btu h Inlet Test Pressure Cold 20 0 1 0mbar 8 0 0 4in w...

Page 7: ... the nearest whole number 3 UNPACKING Before installation check that the following components where required have been delivered Loose parts box Contains the flue spigot four feet lower front panel restrictor plate and touch up paint Accessory Pack Contains bolts nuts washers wall plugs and screws Ceramic box Contains ceramic coal set Stove Burner Assy box Contains 910 burner module including rear...

Page 8: ...nuts and washers supplied Flue collar diverter box flue spigot and flue restrictor plate These should be located to the stove as in figure 2 Do not bolt in place until fitting the deflector The flue restrictor is for use where the flue draught is excessive The flue spigot is screwed to the cast flue collar and clamps the flue restrictor plate in place See figure 2 There may however be certain circ...

Page 9: ...nd washer from inside the top of the casting body Position the down draught deflector as in figure 3 It MUST be sealed against the top of the stove casting It is important that it sits on top and between the raised cast areas on the rear of the stove body See figure 3 Secure in place using the nut and washer removed previously Page 9 GDC Group Ltd April 2016 Figure 2 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 3 ...

Page 10: ...ace using the bolts and washers supplied Burner module Offer the burner module into the stove and connect the thermal switch leads to the tags mid way along the thermocouple Locate the burner assembly inside the stove body as in figure 5 The outer front of the stove is not shown for clarity The rear leg of the burner should sit on the rear of the casting Secure using the three screws supplied The ...

Page 11: ...Welsh Office In Scotland the current edition of the Building Standards Scotland Regulations issued by the Scottish Executive In Northern Ireland the current edition of the Building regulations Northern Ireland issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland In the republic of Ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent person and also conform to the relevant parts ...

Page 12: ...ood connector The inner sleeve will require reducing in length so that it protrudes 25mm below the outer sleeve See fig 7 Before you install the stove make sure the chimney flue outlet is correctly positioned to align with the flue outlet on the stove and that the chimney is in good condition If not a chimney liner must be installed or a suitable class 2 gas flue used Any deviation from a vertical...

Page 13: ... affect the safe performance of the appliance Note the spillage test requirements detailed further on in this manual If the fan is likely to affect the appliance the appliance must not be installed unless the fan is permanently disconnected 3 6 Location This appliance must not be installed in a private garage or any room which contains a bath or shower or where steam is regularly present 3 7 Propa...

Page 14: ...knob clockwise to the Off position Repeat this operation until a flame appears at the pilot The pilot can be seen by looking through the space in the left hand front of the fuel effect See figure 8 There may be a delay before the pilot lights due to air being purged from the system When a flame appears at the pilot keep the control knob depressed and hold the pilot ignition position for five secon...

Page 15: ...way Do not use a lighted match or a naked flame If the smoke is not drawn into the appliance leave the appliance alight at the maximum setting for a further ten minutes and then repeat the test If the flue restrictor is fitted then remove the restrictor and repeat the above test If the smoke is still not drawn into the appliance then disconnect the appliance and seek expert advice If the above tes...

Page 16: ...hat if the monitoring system repeatedly shuts off the stove the appliance should be switched off and a specialist should be consulted Advise the customer that they should read their owner guide before operating the stove and always follow the advice in the section headed Cleaning your stove Stress that no extra ceramic fuel effect pieces must be added over and above those supplied with the applian...

Page 17: ...en up but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag clearly labelled as RCF waste RCF waste is classed as a stable non reactive hazardous waste and may be disposed at a landfill licensed to accept such waste Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles but we recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking eating or drinking in the work area and always wash your...

Page 18: ... to ensure that the aeration setting is correct Check the aeration shutter setting See figure 10 To adjust the aeration setting loosen the two aeration shutter screws slide the aeration shutter to the position shown in figure 10 and tighten the fixing screws Page 18 GDC Group Ltd April 2016 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 10 Aeration shutter setting ...

Page 19: ...Page 19 GDC Group Ltd April 2016 OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE ...

Page 20: ... MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 26 Regular maintenance 26 Servicing 26 This appliance has been designed to meet the most stringent quality performance and safety requirements to provide our customers with many years trouble free service Your owner guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your gas stove by providing simple and informative instructions to ensure that you benefit from ...

Page 21: ...ation instructions On no account must the stove stand on carpets or other combustible materials The stove must stand on a non combustible hearth surface The hearth material must be at least 12mm 1 2 thick and should protrude at least 150mm 6 in front of the stove body Do provide the minimum clearances shown in figure 1 Page 21 GDC Group Ltd April 2016 Figure 1 Dimensions and Clearances IF YOU SMEL...

Page 22: ...s stove with the door open or with the glass panel damaged or removed The door should always be secured with the locking screw See Cleaning your stove If the window is damaged or will not close securely the stove must be turned off and not used until the window is changed or corrected by a competent service engineer Don t hang clothing towels or any other fabrics over the gas stove Don t put more ...

Page 23: ...fore attempting to relight Always make sure that the door is securely closed before lighting If the gas valve is operated to turn the stove off always wait at least three minutes before attempting to relight Always make sure that the door is securely closed before lighting Lighting the burner Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position See figure 2 A click w...

Page 24: ...the flames will appear predominantly blue The fuel effect pieces will take time to warm up Although some glow will be seen after approximately ten minutes the full visual effect will only be apparent after a somewhat longer time iii The appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during the first 20 30 minutes of operation To do this simply slide the control button to its...

Page 25: ...to prevent inadvertent opening and consequent injury or damage while the stove is in use To lock the door turn the locking bolt clockwise until it reaches its stop point The Glass Window Any stains on the glass can be removed with a non abrasive cleaner such as a ceramic hob cleaner Never use abrasive cleaners Clean the window carefully in accordance with the instructions supplied with the cleaner...

Page 26: ... of the UK a CORGI or GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer We recommend that all gas appliances and their flues wherever situated are checked annually Servicing To help us quickly help you please try to have the following information available before you contact us Type of stove Gas Model Name Serial Number You will also be asked for the fault problem or request plus your Post Code If you wish to replace an...

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