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INSTALLER GUIDE

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GDC Group Ltd. 2015

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).

WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0595261 THIS APPLIANCE

IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31) (944 MANUAL ONLY).

THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED

KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).

Summary of Contents for Firefox 8

Page 1: ...ER Please leave this guide with the owner Firefox 8 Model 944 Manual 944RC Remote Control CAST IRON GAS STOVE Fitted with a Ceramic Coal or Log fuel effect GC No 32 264 20 For further advice please co...

Page 2: ...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 co...

Page 3: ...Page 3 INSTALLER GUIDE GDC Group Ltd 2015 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 22 TO 36...

Page 4: ...plate 12 5 3 Thermal switch 13 6 BURNER AND SUPPLY LINE INSTALLATION 13 6 1 Burner Installation 13 6 2 Gas Connection 14 7 FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT 14 8 OPERATING THE STOVE 15 8 1 Operation of...

Page 5: ...SPILLAGE AND FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 18 9 1 Check for spillage 18 9 2 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system 19 10 FINAL REVIEW 20 11 SERVICING 21 Page 5 GDC Group Ltd 2015 INSTALLER GUIDE...

Page 6: ...ducts 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 Th...

Page 7: ...ta label is located on a plate at the base of the stove Page 7 GDC Group Ltd 2015 INSTALLER GUIDE Gas Natural G20 Propane G31 Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar Manual Input Max Gross 6 85kW 23 372 Btu h 6...

Page 8: ...he installation must be in accordance with these instructions For the user s protection in the United Kingdom it is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance wit...

Page 9: ...h The appliance must be mounted on a non combustible hearth N B conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non combustible The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick The hearth must protrude a...

Page 10: ...e This problem can normally be overcome by fitting an approved gas cowl It is essential to the effective running of your stove that the chimney draws properly and allows the products of combustion to...

Page 11: ...sting Stove Burner Assy box Contains 944 burner module including rear burner support knob assy Item number 05944XX REMOTE CONTROL RC MODELS Loose parts box Contains the down draught deflector flue spi...

Page 12: ...irst followed by the flat washer The legs are fitted with height adjustment bolts that are to be used for levelling purposes only 5 2 Deflector diverter box and flue restrictor plate 1 This appliance...

Page 13: ...the fixing bracket and always ensure that the switch is fitted correctly NEVER USE THE STOVE IF THE THERMAL SAFETY SWITCH HAS BEEN REMOVED OR IF IT IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY 6 BURNER AND SUPPLY LINE INSTA...

Page 14: ...resent in the pipe is cleared and cannot enter the gas valve or pilot burner and so cause a blockage Connect the supply line to the appliance Turn on the gas supply and pressure check the installation...

Page 15: ...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 seconds When the control knob is released the pilot...

Page 16: ...partment cover clear See figure 10 and fit the batteries It is important that the ve and ve symbols on the battery match those of the illustration inside the battery holder Replace the cover and recei...

Page 17: ...tor turns automatically to maximum flame height 8 2 5 Adjusting flame height When the burner is operating press the large flame button to increase the flame height and press the small flame to decreas...

Page 18: ...4 A smoke match should be placed close to base of the diverter box The installation is satisfactory if the smoke is drawn into the appliance flue way Do not use a lighted match or a naked flame If th...

Page 19: ...pilot goes out Listen for a snap sound at the gas tap Note the time when the sound is heard This sound is caused by an electromagnetic valve shutting off the gas supply through the tap The valve is lo...

Page 20: ...ducts of combustion with consequent health hazards Advise the customer that the appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during the first 20 30 minutes of use To do this s...

Page 21: ...your hands before eating or drinking This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products Always turn off the gas supply and allow to cool completely...

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Page 23: ...Cast Iron Surfaces 30 Opening the Door 30 The Glass Window 30 FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT 31 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 31 Battery life and replacement 31 Changing the batteries in the remote contr...

Page 24: ...with the installation 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...

Page 25: ...ing Do not use this stove with the door open or with the glass panel damaged or removed The door should always be secured shut See Cleaning your stove If the window is damaged or will not close secure...

Page 26: ...re 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...

Page 27: ...is quite normal Note i If the flames go out while setting the control repeat the full lighting procedure If the flames repeatedly go out have the stove serviced ii Please note When first turned on the...

Page 28: ...ating press the large flame button to increase the flame height and press the small flame to decrease the flame height For fine adjustment press the button for approximately two seconds until an acous...

Page 29: ...OFF TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A NEIGHBOURS PHONE SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE...

Page 30: ...ll retain heat for some time after it has been turned off Cast Iron Surfaces Regular dusting with a dry lint free cloth is all that should normally be necessary Opening the Door The door is secured wi...

Page 31: ...e we recommend that only Long Life alkaline type replacement batteries are used 1 Remove the elastic band from around the bracket and receiver box 2 Slide the remote control receiver out of its retent...

Page 32: ...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 befor...

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