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SERVICING
Always turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing. (The inlet elbow for this appliance
incorporates an isolating valve).
This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner compartment walls and gaskets containing Refractory Ceramic
Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause
temporary irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it makes sense to take care when handling
these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum. To ensure that the release of fibres from
these RCF articles is kept to a minimum, during installation and servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA
filtered vacuum to remove any dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on
the fire. When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up, but are sealed
within a heavy duty polythene bag, clearly labelled as RCF waste. This is not classified as “hazardous waste” and
may be disposed of at a tipping site licensed for the disposal of industrial waste. Protective clothing is not
required when handling these articles, but we recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking,
eating or drinking in the work area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking.
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Check that the appliance is clean and that soot or debris is not blocking the gaps between the coals causing
an imperfect flame.
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Check that soot or debris is not impairing the electrode spark or pilot burner.
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Check that soot or debris is not blocking any of the slots in the main burner.
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After servicing, make sure that the ceramic coals are replaced correctly as described in the installation
instructions.
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Always test for gas soundness and spillage after servicing the appliance.
TO REPLACE BURNER PLAQUES
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Remove the 14 loose coals, front base coal and the rear base coal.
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The plaques can be then be removed as follows with out detaching the front surround or front casting.
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Remove the plaques clamping strips by removing the retaining screws.
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Remove the plaques, centre gasket, bottom gasket and if necessary the gauze.
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Fit a new bottom gasket.
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Place the new left hand plaque in position. The left side of the plaque must touch the inside edge of the
retaining flange at the left side of the burner well.
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Place the new right hand plaque in position. Fit a new centre gasket between the plaques. If there is any
play between the plaques and the end retaining flanges, push the plaques and gasket firmly to the left
squeezing the gasket between the two plaques. Any gap should be between the right side of the plaque and
the right side retaining flange.
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Fit the front and rear plaque clamping strips, Make sure that the plaques are as far to the left as possible.
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It is important that the left side plaque is accurately positioned so that it has the correct
relationship to the pilot.
Fully tighten the clamping strips.
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Refit the ceramic fuel effects.
TO REMOVE THE COMPLETE BURNER UNIT
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Remove the 14 loose coals, front base coal and rear base coal.
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Support the inlet isolating elbow to avoid straining the pipework and disconnect the appliance from the
elbow.
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Detach the burner unit from the convection box by removing 3 screws (See figure 5).
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Replace in the reverse order.
TO REMOVE THE PILOT UNIT
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Remove the burner unit
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Disconnect the electrode lead from tab underneath the electrode.
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Undo the thermocouple nut at the gas tap.
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Disconnect the pilot pipe from the pilot unit elbow.
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Remove the first screw
s
ecuring the dust cage to the
pilot unit / burner. Carefully remove the dust cage and
place aside.
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Remove the second screw securing the
pilot unit to the burner. Remove the pilot unit and place it aside.
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Refit in the reverse order.
Note 1. The pilot unit must be replaced as a whole assembly. Its individual components are not separately replaceable.
2. Once removed, ensure that the dust cage is cleaned before refitting. Make sure that it locates squarely onto the pilot
unit without any gaps between the cage edges and the pilot unit.
