Paragon Fires focus rs plus remote, Owner'S Manual

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LT5944 Iss 1 (25/10/11)
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REMOVABLE COVER
Effective Ventilation
1365mm
2
MINIMUM
PARAGON FOCUS RS PLUS Users Instructions
SECTION ONE Important Information Cont.

As the PARAGON FOCUS RS PLUS is a room sealed appliance (i.e. air for the combustion
process is taken from outside the room) no purpose built ventilation is requires.

The PARAGON FOCUS RS PLUS is designed and tested to meet the requirements of the
European Standard EN 613.

Although the PARAGON FOCUS RS PLUS is fitted with a glass front which acts as a dress guard
it is strongly recommended that a fireguard should be used for the protection of children, the
elderly or infirm. Fireguards should conform to B. S. 6539 (1984) (Fireguards for use with solid
fuel appliance).

The slot located at the top of the PARAGON FOCUS RS PLUS are the hot air outlets and as such
must not be obstructed in any way (particularly by clothes or other combustibles). In addition the
base of the appliance should not be obstructed by such items as this may adversely affect the
performance of the appliance.

Care should be taken to prevent any damage being caused to surrounding soft furnishings or
decoration. Many wall coverings may become discoloured if placed too close to the appliance, it is
strongly recommended that any proposed wall covering intended for use immediately above the
appliance should be tested in the hottest position (immediately above) first. Run the fire on high
over a few days

The first time you light your new appliance a smell may occur due to its new condition. This is
quite normal and will soon disappear after a few hours use at maximum setting (open a window
until the smell disappears).

The appliance MUST NOT be used if the glass panel is not correctly fitted or if this panel is
cracked or broken.

Any debris should be cleaned from the appliance. A vacuum cleaner can be used but only after all
the loose coals have been removed.

Prior to removing or cleaning the fuel bed components refer to the ‘Health and Safety
No
tice’ located on page 3 of this booklet
.

The appliance should be serviced annually by a competent person i.e. a GAS SAFE registered
engineer in accordance with these instructions.

The glass or any part of the appliance MUST NOT be cleaned or wiped whilst the appliance is
HOT , to do so could be dangerous and may damage the paintwork of the appliance.

The cast fire front or Fascia casing MUST BE positioned in front of the fire whilst it is burning.

A where a fire front (fret) is used with this appliance it must conform to the following:

It must be made from non-combustible material.

Its general construction should enable it to stand firmly across the full width of the burner.

The design of the fire front (fret)
must have a removable ashtray
cover (lower section).

The ash tray cover must have cut
outs and or holes which provide
ventilation to the underside of the
burner.

The effective area of ventilation
through the ash tray cover must
be greater than 1365mm
2
(2.12
sq. ins.)