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LT6488 issue 1 (06/13)
Paragon P6
Maintenance Instructions
SECTION TEN Maintenance
GENERAL
Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE-registered
person in accordance with the relevant regulations, to ensure the safe and correct operation of the
appliance.
Before commencing any service or replacement of parts, turn off the gas supply to the fire. After
servicing check for gas soundness.
When ordering spare parts please quote appliance name and serial number, these can be found
on the data badge, which is located on the left hand side of the appliance behind the trim or
fascia.
At least once a years check for debris in the catchment area behind the fire and in the flue way.
If soot has accumulated checks to establish cause rectify and clean flue or chimney accordingly.
PILOT LINTING
Check pilot aeration holes for linting; use a vacuum cleaner nozzle taking care not to damage the
pilot head.
TO REMOVE THE BURNER TRAY
Turn off the gas supply by the isolating cock.
Disconnect the fire from the inlet elbow.
Remove the operating lever assembly.
Remove the loose fuel bed components.
Lift off the decorative fascia.
Remove the battery from the boot lead and remove the two fixing screws attaching the spark
generator to the fire box body.
Remove the four screws attaching the burner tray to the fire box shelf.
Pull carefully forward and remove the complete tray assembly.
For normal servicing the tray can be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner.
Whilst the tray is removed vacuum the firebox if necessary.
REPLACEMENT OF GAS CONTROL
Follow the burner tray removal sequence.
Disconnect the thermocouple from the rear of the gas valve.
Undo the three compression nuts securing the pipes to the gas valve and remove the two screws
fixing the valve to the bracket.
Clean, service or replace gas valve.
Re-assemble in the reverse order.
Turn on the gas supply, check for soundness and re-commission appliance.
REPLACEMENT OF INJECTOR
Follow the burner tray removal sequence.
Undo the compression nut on the supply pipe.
Unscrew the locking nut holding the injector on the chassis.
Clean or replace the injector.
NOTE: -Do not use a wire or a drill to clean out holes. Refer to the appliance data section for details.
Re-assemble in reverse order.