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10 Basic test of the fireplace
Before starting the finishing work of the fireplace’s encasing, the fireplace must be submitted to a
basic test.
The fireplace’s gas connection to the gas supply line must be checked for leakage.
Connect the plug to the wall outlet.
Open the flue gas valve and the air supply valve of the fireplace using the special operation lever. Always open
this valve before lighting the fireplace. Otherwise the microswitch is not enabled, and it is impossible to light the
fireplace. Also make sure that the appliance’s gas supply valve is open. Certain types of fireplaces are fitted with
two air supply valves and two operation levers. Both levers should be pulled forward in the slot before the
fireplace can be lit.
Now, the pilot flame of the fireplace can be ignited. This might require several attempts because of the air
accumulated in the supply line.
(refer to Chapter 8
‘Functions of the remote control’)
When the pilot flame has been ignited and detected by the fireplace’s control, the main burner will be active.
Within a couple of seconds after having been activated, the main burner must show flames across its full hole
pattern. The flame height can be adjusted higher or lower using the flame height adjustment on the remote control
(refer to Chapter 8
‘Functions of the remote control’).
In case the fireplace is equipped with a flue gas fan, the pilot flame will be activated only after the underpressure
sensor of the fan has detected sufficient draught in the chimney.
When firing the fireplace for the first time, the varnish will bake in. During this process, varnish vapour will be
released. These vapours are harmless. Ensure an adequate aeration so that the smell is evacuated as quickly as
possible.
In case masonry or plasterwork was already placed around the fireplace, it must be fully dry before igniting the
fireplace. Otherwise there is the risk of the masonry or plasterwork cracking or bursting.
Move the lever fully forward in the slot. In this
position, the air supply valve and the flue gas
valve are in the open position. In this position,
the microswitch is enabled, and the fireplace
can be lit.
Move the lever backward in the slot to shut off
the air supply valve and the flue gas valve when
the fireplace is not used. In this position, the
microswitch is disabled, and the fireplace cannot
be lit.
