fireplace floor are sound enough to take the eyebolts and screws. If these areas have
deteriorated due to prolonged use, they should be made sound with a suitable cement.
5.1.4
Installations using a metal flue box
The whole of the top surface of the metal flue box must be covered with a minimum
100mm layer of mineral wool or equivalent insulation (See figure 2).
5.2 Fireplace flue pull.
Close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed. After
confirming with a match that smoke is drawn into the flue, light a 13 gram smoke pellet
and check that there is a definite flow through the flue. Verify outside that the smoke
exits from one terminal only and that the termination is suitable. Observe, where
possible, upstairs rooms and loft spaces for signs of escaping smoke indicating a
defective flue. If there is not a definite flow warm the flue for a few minutes and repeat
the smoke pellet test. If there is still no definite flow the flue may need remedial work –
Do not fit the appliance until there is a definite flow through the flue.
6. IGNITION CHECK
Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the ignition system performs
satisfactorily.
6.1 Check ignition spark.
The pilot burner and electrode unit is at the left front of
the burner.
!
Push in the right hand control knob and turn
anticlockwise through the ignition position marked
and up to the pilot position marked
.
A spark should flash across from the pilot electrode to
the pilot burner tip. If there is no spark check the
following: -
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Ensure that the electrode lead is connected to the
terminal at the base of the electrode.
!
If the above is correct, check for damage to the
electrode lead.
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Figure 8. Ignition check
