SETTING PRESSURE
Remove the screw from the pressure test point.
The pressure test point is situated on the main injector
pipe next to the pilot.
The setting pressure should be in accordance with the
figures stated on page 2 of these instructions. The fire
is factory set to achieve these pressures, and any signif-
icant variation could indicate a supply problem.
If the pressure is too high, the gas supply meter may be
set incorrectly. This should be checked with the fire running and if necessary reset by the gas sup-
plier.
If the pressure is too low, then check the meter governor pressure with the appliance running. If
this is incorrect it will need to be reset by the gas supplier. If the setting pressure is too low, but
the meter pressure is acceptable, then a problem in the supply pipework is to be suspected. This
will be dirt and debris, kinked or inadequate size pipes, restriction in a fitting or solder flashing
across a joint. (NOTE: you will not get an accurate reading of the inlet pressure with a pressure
gauge on the end of the supply pipe - this is the static pressure in the system. You must use a T
piece and measure the supply pressure with the fire on High - the dynamic pressure). Refit and
tighten the screw into the pressure test point when the test is complete.
FLUE SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM
This fire is fitted with a flue spillage safety device (ODS). If the fire shuts down during use for no
apparent reason then several things may be suspected. If a door or window has been opened cre-
ating a draught, then pilot disturbance is the problem, and removal of the draught should resolve
this. If a grommet seal has been left out of the firebox (if fitted) then this also will also cause inter-
mittent shutdown. The gas pressure reaching the fire must also be checked. The thermocouple
connection into the back of the gas control valve may also have worked loose during installation,
simply tighten to remedy if this is the case.
If pilot disturbance is not the cause, then the ODS safety system may be in operation. Switch the
appliance OFF, check the flue and carry out any remedial work required. Re-light the fire and carry
out a spillage test. DO NOT allow the appliance to be used if it continues to fail a spillage test.
The aeration hole of the pilot must be carefully cleaned out on each annual service to ensure con-
tinued function of the ODS.
The spillage monitoring system shall not be adjusted, modified, or put out of operation by the
installer. Any spare parts fitted MUST be of a type supplied for the purpose by the appliance man-
ufacturer.
If the fire is not spilling, then further guidance should be sought, using the Troubleshooting sec-
tion as a guide.
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.
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14.0
15.0
16.0
A.25mm down from
top of opening
B. 25mm in from
front of opening.
C. Disregard outer
50mm either side of
fireplace opening
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.
C
C
B
A
Fireplace Opening
Smoke Match In
Tube
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