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18. - TESTING, COMMISSIONING & USE
! IMPORTANT NOTE !
During its first period of use any protective coatings and oils will burn out of the fire and it is wise
to ventilate the room for the first hour; also advise the customer that this may persist for the first
few days until the fire is fully burnt-in.
18.1 - LIGHTING THE FIRE
a.
Reference to Section 2 in the Users Instructions ’Lighting & Controlling the Fire’ will show how to light and operate the fire.
b.
Check that the supply pressure to the fire is at the pressures required, 20mbar Natural Gas G20 or 37mbar Propane G31 when
set at high.
! IMPORTANT NOTE !
Ensure that the pressure test point used is sealed and gas tight.
18.2 - TESTING FOR SPILLAGE
a.
A restrictor is supplied with the fire for flues
that have an effective height greater than
3 meters.
The restrictor must not be fitted
to Pre-cast Flue applications.
The restrictor
is fitted over the outlet duct on the inside of
the fire with the 2 # No.8 x 10mm pointed self
tapping screws provided, see photo on the
right
b.
Once the fire is operational the installer must check for spillage. Close all doors and windows. Carry out the lighting procedure
and turn the fire to high. Allow to warm up for 5 minutes and then using a lit smoke match, joss stick or similar, place centrally just
under the inner canopy as shown below. The majority of the smoke must be drawn under the Fire Canopy. Some small whiffs of
smoke may be expelled and this is quite normal. Be careful not to introduce too much smoke (i.e. by using a pellet). A smoke match
tube can be used to make holding of the match easier. See following diagram.
c.
Repeat the test with doors and windows to the premises/room both open and closed, and with any extractor fans in the same
room or adjacent rooms running at high. The fire should continue to clear its combustion products. Also operate any other flued
appliance in the same or neighbouring rooms and ensure they continue to function satisfactorily as multiple flues can work
against one another.
d.
If spillage is detected during this procedure, remove the restrictor if fitted and repeat the tests.
e.
If spillage is detected and no restrictor is fitted, let the fire operate for a further 10 minutes and re-check.
f.
If the fire continues to spill, it could indicate a faulty flue or lack of ventilation. If the problem cannot be rectified immediately,
disconnect the fire, affix a label and advise the customer not to use it until the problem has been resolved.
g.
It is an offence to use or allow the use of a dangerous appliance.
Restrictor fixing holes
