Fit a screwed nipple on to each of the cables and pull hand tight up against the tensioning
screw then secure each nipple with a screwdriver
Evenly tighten the tensioning nuts to tension both cables and pull the fire snugly to the wall
Do not over tighten ,it is only necessary to pull the seal against the wall and make an air
tight seal ,check there are no gaps behind the seal
With the fire securely in place the gas pipe can now be purged ensuring
no debris are in the pipework,otherwise serious damage can be done to
the gas control valve on the fire.
2.4 gas tightness and inlet pressure
Refit gas fire tray into fire box and screw it secure using two screws at bottom .
Connect the gas supply to the inlet elbow and carry out a gas soundness test
After ensuring gas soundness test remove the pressure test point from the inlet elbow and
connect a manometer
Turn on the appliance and turn to the full position
Check that the gas pressure is 20.0 mbar +/- 1 mbar (8” water gauge +/- 0.4 in w.g.)
Turn off the appliance remove the manometer and refit the pressure test point screw.
Check the test point screw for gas tightness using a suitable leak detection fluid .
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