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LT5674 (ISS 5)
As the PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 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 18 is designed and tested to meet the requirements of the European Standard EN
613.
Although the PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 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 18 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 Notice’ 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.)
Effective Ventilation
1365mm
2
MINIMUM
REMOVABLE COVER
