10
Cleaning the Appliance
Fuel Bed
The fuel effect components supplied with this product are extremely fragile and must be handled with great
care. The ceramics in this appliance are not covered by the warranty due to their fragility. This includes the
RCF fibre boards in the fire box. These components will break or chip if not handled with the greatest of care.
Cleaning of these components should only be undertaken once the appliance is switched off and has been
allowed to cool for a minimum period of one hour. The components should be lifted carefully piece by piece
from the appliance and placed onto a dust sheet or similar. They can be brushed gently with a soft brush to
remove any dust or deposits. If you intend to use a vacuum cleaner then this should only be done once the
loose deposits of soot etc have been removed. Ensure that the moulded components are structurally sound
and no significant part of the moulding has broken away. If any component has broken then it should be
replaced before using the appliance. Only the correct replacement part as supplied by the manufacturer shall
be used in this appliance. Do not add any additional components to the fuel bed layout. It is important to note
that s
mall hairline cracks will appear in the surface of the ceramics due to heat expansion and contraction—this is
perfectly normal.
Pilot
The pilot to this appliance has a small aeration hole at its base. Using a thin
nozzle on a vacuum cleaner this area can be cleaned to prevent a lint build
up. This procedure should only be undertaken when the appliance is off and
cold. If excessive lint is drawn in through this hole due to infrequent
cleaning then it may result in the appliance not lighting or turning itself off
automatically due to a starvation of air at the pilot burner. This can often be
remedied by performing the cleaning operation detailed here. If this
procedure does not resolve such a problem then the pilot assembly will
need to be replaced. This must involve the installation of the same part as
supplied by the manufacturer. Excessive lint build up which results in
appliance operational problems is not covered by warranty. It is important
to ensure this preventative maintenance is performed regularly (once a
month during the winter period).
HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE
This appliance uses fuel effect pieces manufactured from Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF). Care must be taken to avoid
excessive exposure to these materials as they may cause irritation to the eyes, skin, nose and throat. When Handling avoid
inhaling and contact with skin and eyes. It is recommended that disposable gloves are worn in addition to a facemask and
eye protection. After handling wash hands thoroughly and any other exposed parts which may have come in to contact with
the material.
If a vacuum cleaner is used to clean the fuel bed or areas around the appliance there fragments of the material may have
fallen it is recommended that it be of the type fitted with a HEPA filter.
Care should be taken when disposing of RCF materials. It is important to keep any dust to a minimum so it is recommended
that the fuel effect components are placed into a heavy duty plastic bag. The bag should be clearly labelled
RCF WASTE
.
These materials are not classified as hazardous waste and should be disposed of at a site approved for the disposal of
industrial waste.
Maintenance of the Appliance
The following procedures can and should be performed by the
customer
at regular intervals depending upon use of the
appliance.
Appliance Technical Information
Gas Type : Natural
Gas Category : I2H
Inlet Pressure: (Cold) 20mbar
Heat Input Gross : 6.75kW
Injector : 77
Destination Countries : GB/ IE
