TESTING FOR SPILLAGE
Close all doors and windows to the room containing the appliance. Let the fire run on HIGH for
five minutes. Take a smoke match, light it, and using a smoke match tube, hold it at the top edge
of the fire opening, 25mm down and 25mm in. Starting 50mm in from either side, run the smoke
match across the opening. All the smoke should be drawn away up the flue. Any smoke return-
ing into the room indicates that spillage is occurring. If the initial spillage test fails, run the fire
for a further 10 minutes and repeat the test. When the test has been completed satisfactorily,
repeat with any extractor fans in the premises running on the highest setting, and any commu-
nicating doors open. Finally, repeat with all doors open.
NOTE: If spillage is still indicated after undertaking all of the above, there may be a fault in
the flue, or insufficient ventilation is present.
If the problem cannot be rectified immediately, then expert advice should be sought. Inform the
user, disconnect the fire, and attach an explanatory label.
BRIEFING THE CUSTOMER
All instructions must be handed to the user for safekeeping.
Show the customer how to light
and control the fire
.
After commissioning the appliance, the customer should be instructed on the safe use of the
appliance and the need for regular servicing. Frequency of service depends on usage, but MUST
be carried out at least one annually.
Scratched and other superficial damage to the matt black paintwork of the appliance can be cov-
ered with matching heatproof spray. Use only the manufacturers’ recommended spray paint.
Paint only when the fire is OFF and cold. Always mask off the surrounding area to prevent con-
tamination with overspray. Ventilate the room during the use of the spray.
DO NOT attempt to spray paint the coals or ceramics, or wash them in water.
SERVICING
Ensure that the fire is fully cold before attempting service. A suggested procedure for servicing is
detailed below.
1. Lay out the dust sheet and tools.
2. Carefully remove the firefront casting, and ceramic components.
3. Remove the decorative frame, and check frame top for discolouration and signs of
spillage.
4. Isolate the gas supply at the appliance inlet elbow, and disconnect the gas supply
pipe. Remove the two screws securing the tray to the firebox.
5. Lift the burner tray from the firebox.
6. Remove the firebox as detailed in the relevant section.
14
C
C
B
A
Fireplace
Opening
Smoke Match
In Tube
Match
Crimp
Tube
Cross section of smoke match tube
Make a smoke match tube from 10mm
diameter tube. Seal off one end and
crimp the tube to prevent the smoke
match from sliding down inside.
A . 2 5 m m
down from
top of open-
ing
B. 25mm in
from front of
opening.
C. Disregard
outer 50mm
either side of
f i r e p l a c e
opening
14.6
14.7
15.0
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2009 Focal Point Fires plc.
