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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 creating 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 intermittent 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 continued 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 manufacturer.
If the fire is not spilling, then further guidance should be sought, using the Troubleshooting section as a guide.
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 communicating 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 ven-
tilation is present. If the problem cannot be rectified immediately, then expert advice should be sought. Inform the user, discon-
nect the fire, and attach an explanatory label.
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 once annually.
Scratched and other superficial damage to the matt black paintwork of the appliance can be covered with matching heatproof
spray. Use only the manufacturers’ recommended spray paint. Paint only when the fire is OFF and cold.Always mask off the sur-
rounding area to prevent contamination 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.
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. Check around the top of the fireplace opening for signs 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 front support.
5. Lift the burner tray from the chair brick.
6. Check the flue with smoke pellet for correct operation.
7. Strip off the burner pipes and clean thoroughly.
8. Clean out the injector and pilot assembly. DO NOT attempt to dismantle the pilot unit.
9. Ensure the injector is aligned squarely with the venturi tube. Re-assemble and re-fit the burner tray.
10. Re fit and replace the ceramics, using genuine spares where necessary.
11. Re-fit the decorative front.
12.2 FLUE SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM GB IE
12.3 TESTING FOR SPILLAGE
Match
Crimp
Tube
Figure 5 : Cross section of smoke match tube
Make a smoke match tube from 10mm diameter
tube. Seal off one end and crimp the tube to pre-
vent the smoke match from sliding down inside.
Spillage test - Figure 6
A.25mm down from top of
opening
B. 25mm in from front of
opening.
C. Disregard outer 50mm
either side of fireplace
opening
C
CB
A
Fireplace Opening
Smoke Match
In Tube
Figure 6
12.4 BRIEFING THE CUSTOMER
13.0 SERVICING