Paragon Fires Focus RS, Owner'S Manual

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PARAGON FOCUS RS Installation Instructions
SECTION SEVEN Regulations and Warnings
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THIS APPLIANCE MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED IN GREAT BRITAIN OR IRELAND.
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THE APPLIANCE IS AVAILABLE IN NATURAL GAS only.
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CONFIRM THAT THE APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION ( G20 FOR
NATURAL GAS ) (REFER TO DATA BADGE ON BASE OF APPLIANCE). NOTE: THE
APPLIANCE SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON THE APPROPRIATE GAS SPECIFIED. IT IS NOT
SUITABLE FOR CONVERSION FROM ONE GAS TO THE OTHER.
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THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED ON A SUITABLE OUTSIDE WALL.
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NO SPECIAL VENTILATION BRICKS OR VENTS ARE REQUIRED INTO THE ROOM
CONTAINING THE APPLIANCE.
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IT IS THE LAW THAT ALL GAS APPLIANCES MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT
PERSON; I.E. A CORGI REGISTERED INSTALLER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT
GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND USE) REGULATIONS 1994 (AS AMENDED), ALL
RELEVANT PARTS OF THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ALL
RELEVANT RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CURRENT BRITISH STANDARDS. FAILURE TO
DO SO COULD LEAD TO PROSECUTION.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE RELEVANT CODES OF PRACTICE AND BRITISH STANDARDS: -
B.S. 5871 PART 2
B.S. 5440 PART 1
B.S. 6891 B.S. 1945
Note:- This appliance must be installed to current versions of the above standards and
include any relevant amendments.
THE BUILDING REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
THE BUILDING STANDARDS (SCOTLAND) (CONSOLIDATED) REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE
SCOTTISH DEVELOPMENT OFFICE.
PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION ENSURE THAT THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTION CONDITIONS
(INDENTIFICATION OF TYPE OF GAS AND PRESSURE) AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE
APPLIANCE ARE COMPATIBLE. (G20 @ 20mbar Natural Gas Version)
WARNINGS
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As this appliance has components, which get very hot as with all such fires, it is recommended
that a fireguard should be used for the protection of children, the elderly, or the infirm. Fireguards
should conform to B.S.6539 (1984) (Fireguards for use with solid fuel appliances).
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During initial use, an odour may be evident. This will soon disappear if the fire is run on its
maximum setting for a few hours.
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Care must be taken to prevent any damage being caused to surrounding soft furnishing or
decoration, e.g. wall coverings may become discoloured if placed too close to the appliance.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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This appliance is a fuel effect gas fire designed for use in locations that do not have a
conventional chimney.