3.5
CHECKING FOR CLEARANCE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
a)
Close all doors and windows in the room.
b)
Light the fire and allow to run for approximately 5 minutes on high
position.
c)
After approximately 5 minutes hold a smoke match 50mm down and
25mm inside and below the centre of the lower front edge of the top of
the fire. (It is recommended that a suitable smoke match holder is used
when checking for clearance of combustion products). All smoke
generated should be drawn back into the flue. If slight spillage occurs
or if in doubt, repeat the test after a further 5-10 minutes.
If the test
indicates that spillage is occurring and the flue baffle has been left
in position, it can be removed, but the chimney must then be fully
lined.
d)
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.
e)
If there is an extractor fan fitted any where in the vicinity of the
appliance, the spillage test should be repeated with the fan running on
maximum and all interconnecting doors open.
f)
After ensuring that the fire is safe to use it should be left on high
position to fully warm up. During this time a slight odour may be
noticed, this is due to the “newness” of the fire and will soon disappear.
At this stage any minor adjustments to the logs should be made
using suitable long handled tongs and taking care not to damage the
log pieces.
Finally, hand the Installation and Maintenance Instructions and the
Users Instructions over to the customer and explain the operation of the
fire.
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