Morso 553 User manual

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MORSØ JERNSTØBERI A/S . DK-7900 NYKØBING MORS
E-Mail: [email protected] · Website: www.morsoe.com
Panther - Gas Stoves
Model No. 553
OWNER’S GUIDE
This appliance meets the requirements of the European Gas Directive
This guide is intended to help you care for your morsø gas stove.
It gives sufcient details to enable your gas stove to be operated and maintained
Please read carefully before using your gas stove and keep for future reference
Please keep your Owner Guide in a safe place together
with the Installation Instructions
Distributed by: Morsø UK
Valley Drive · Swift Valley · Rugby, Warks CV21 1TW · England

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As supplied, this appliance is for use with natural gas (G20)
When coverted using conversion kit no. 555311 this appliance is for use
with propane gas (G31)
This appliance is for use in the United Kingdom (GB) and the Republic of
Ireland (IE) only.
C u s t o m e r C a r e
Thank you for choosing morsø.
All morsø stoves are designed to meet the most stringent quality, perform-
ance and safety requirements to provide our customers with many years’
trouble-free service.
Your owner guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation
of your gas fire by providing simple and informative instructions to ensure
that you benefit from the excellent performance and features it has to
offer.
If you require further assistance or any advice about gas in general, our
service department will be pleased to help.
In the United Kingdom please telephone [phone].
In the Republic of Ireland please telephone [phone]

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IF YOU SMELL GAS
DON’T SMOKE
EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES
DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF
TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER
OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS
IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE - SEE YOUR
LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
1. As with any gas appliance, this stove must be installed by a compe-tent
person. In the United Kingdom, installation must be in accordan-ce with
the latest edition of the Gas Safety (installation & use) Regulations. In the
Republic of Ireland, installation must be in accordance with all na-tional
and local regulations in force.
2. If the fire is intended to be installed to a chimney which was previusly
used for solid fuel, please note that the chimney must be swept prior to
installation.
3. On no account must the stove stand on carpets or other combustible
materials. The fire must stand on a non-combustible hearth surface. The
hearth material must be at least 600mm wide x 500mm deep x12mm
thick.
4. Clearances to combustible and non-combustible surfaces must be at
least those shown in figure 1. Please bear this in mind if altering the
room.
5. Never put any paper or other material on the stove. Never add any extra
coals above the number stated in these instructions. This could cause
a safety hazard.
6. The cast iron top, front, rear and sides of this stove are considered to
be working surfaces and so will become very hot when in use. Always
take care when using this appliance. A suitable guard which complies
with BS 6539 or 6778 should be used for the protection of young chil-
dren, the elderly and the infirm. Such a guard is also recommended for
the protection of pet animals.
7. Always switch the stove off and allow to cool before handling. Note
that this stove retains heat for some time after it has been swit ched
off.
8. Never place clothing, towels or any other fabrics on or over the fire.
9. This appliance is fitted with a device which will automatically shut off

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Figure 1
the supply of gas to the fire if, for any reason, the flames go out. If this
device does operate or if the fire is turned off accidentally or intention-
ally, always wait three minutes before attempting to relight.
10.This stove must never be used with the windows open or with either
glass panel damaged or removed. The windows should always be se-
cured with the locking screw (See “Cleaning your stove”). If either win-
dow is damaged or will not close securely the fire must be turned off
and not used until the window is changed or corrected by a competent
service engineer.
11.If the house is left unoccupied for a long period we recommend that the
stove is turned fully off.
PLEASE NOTE
When operating your stove for the first time, some vapours may be given
off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke
alarms in the immediate vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with
new appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few
hours use.
This fire is supplied with ceramic “coals” to simulate a real coal fire. After
some use, the firebox walls and coals may change colour. This is quite
normal.

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The Flame Sensing & Flue Blockage Safety System.
For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device that
will shut down the appliance in the event of abnormal flue conditions.
This device is NOT a substitute for an independently mounted Carbon
Monoxide detector.
The device will also automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if the
pilot flame goes out for any reason. If the device starts to shut off the gas
frequently, get expert advice.
The system incorporates a probe that senses that the heat from the pilot
flame is correct. If this probe is cool, the device will prevent any gas flow
unless the control knob is kept depressed at the PILOT/IGN position.
If, for any reason, the flames go out when the fire is hot or if the fire is turned
off when hot, always wait at least three minutes before attempting to
relight.
Always make sure that the windows are securely closed before light-
ing.
To Light The Pilot
- Push in the right control knob (the pilot lighting knob) and, while keeping
it depressed, turn anticlockwise throughThe ignition position marked
and up to the pilot position marked . The spark should light the
pilot. The pilot flame can be seen by looking through the gap in the left
front coal – See figure 3.
- When the pilot has lit, keep the right hand control knob depressed for
a few seconds to prevent the flame supervision device from shutting
off the gas supply while its probe warms up, as explained above, then
release it.
- If the pilot does not remain alight turn the knob back to the off position
marked •. Wait a few seconds and repeat the lighting sequence.
To Light the Main Burner
- Partially depress the right control knob and turn to the main burner
position marked The main burner should now light.
- The left-hand knob burner is for flame adjustment. Turning it anti-clock-
wise should gradually increase the flame height and heat output. Turning
clockwise reduces the flame height and heat output.
- The burner flame control does not have to be re-set every time the fire
is lit. Once set, it can be left at that position allowing you to use the
right hand control only to ignite the burner at the set flame height.
OPERATING YOUR STOVE

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To Turn Off the Main Burner Only
- Turn the right hand control knob to the pilot position marked .
To Turn Off the Main Burner and Pilot
- Turn the right hand control knob to the pilot position marked . Push the
knob in at this position and turn to the off position marked
•.
Figure 2
Figure 3

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Opening the Windows
The windows are secured with a locking screw.
Remove the screw using the special key sup-
plied with the stove. See figure 4. Always
secure the windows with the locking screw
to prevent personal injury or damage while
the stove is in use.
CLEANING YOUR STOVE
Turn the stove off and allow it to cool before attempting any cleaning.
Note that it will retain heat for some time after it has been turned off.
Cast Iron Surfaces
Regular dusting with a dry cloth is all that should normally be necessary.
Any light stains should be removed with a damp cloth. Make sure that the
stove surfaces are completely dry before lighting.
If the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to cool completely. Brush any
areas needing attention with a wire brush (Not enamelled surfaces). Clean off
any loose matter. Touch up with DANWIB aps high temperature stove paint.
Apply the paint sparingly. Two light coats are better than one thick coat.
The Glass Windows
Any stains on the glass can be removed with a non-abrasive cleaner such as
a ceramic hob cleaner. Never use abrasive cleaners. Clean the windows
carefully in accordance with the instructions supplied with the cleaner.
Ceramic Fuel Pieces and Firebox Walls
This appliance uses firebox walls and fuel effect pieces containing Refractory
Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive
exposure to this material may cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin and
respiratory tract. Consequently, it makes sense to take care when handling
these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.
Light coatings of soot will usually be burnt off during the normal operation
of the fire. Should any soot accumulation become excessive, the fuel effect
pieces should be removed from the fire for cleaning. The front and rear base
coals are fragile and should be handled carefully. Cleaning should be carried
out in a well ventilated area or in the open air by gently brushing with the
Figure 4

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Figure 5
pieces held away from your face so that you avoid inhaling the dust. We do
not recommend the use of a normal domestic vacuum cleaner which may
blow dust back into the air. We suggest that you remove the coals in the
reverse order to that shown in the fuel bed refitting instructions.
REFITTING THE CERAMIC WALLS & FUEL PIECES
1. Place the ceramic walls against the firebox sides. Locate the back
edges of the walls in the tabs at the back corners of the firebox. See
figure 5.
2. Place the ceramic rear base coal in position. The front of the coal
must rest behind the two stops at the rear of the burner and not rest
on top of them. See figure 6.
3. Place the left front coal behind the metal lip at the front of the burner.
See figure 7.
4. Place the right front coal behind the metal lip at the front of the burn-
er. Its left side should rest over the projection on the left front coal.
See figures 7 & 8.
5. The double top coals are marked “L” and “R”. Place the coal marked
“L” behind the front left coal. Place the coal marked “R” behind the
front right coal. Place the single coal between the two double coals.
See figure 9.
7. Close and secure the windows by refitting the locking screw.

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Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8

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Figure 9
MAINTENANCE & SERVICING
Regular maintenance
In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and
performance efficiency, it is essential that the flue is kept clear of any form
of obstruction.
In the United Kingdom it is the law that a landlord must have any gas appli-
ance, flue and pipework which is situated in a tenant’s premises checked
for safety at least every twelve months by a competent person (In the U.K.,
a CORGI registered installer).
We recommend that all gas appliances and their flues, wherever situated,
are checked annually.
Servicing
• In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a Wonderfire
Service engineer or a CORGI registered installer.
• If you require your fire to be serviced by a Wonderfire Service engineer
please contact the Wonderfire service department on 345 626 341 and
quote the following details;
a) - model name and number.
b) - appliance serial no.
• In Republic of Ireland call 353 183 75114 for all enquiries.
• If you wish to replace any of the owner replaceable parts listed on page
11, please contact your dealer or the Wonderfire service department for
your nearest stockist of these parts. When ordering please quote the part
number shown.

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Description Part No.
Complete set of ceramic coals 572579
Rear base coal piece 572589
Left front base coal 571019
Right front base coal 571029
Bag of 3 top coal pieces 572599
Complete set of ceramic walls 572609
Ceramic left side wall 572619
Ceramic right side wall 572629
Allen key for window opening 572639
Window securing screw 572649
When fitting replacement parts, follow the instructions contained in this
guide.
It is important that only approved parts are used for maximum safety.

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Morsø Jernstøberi A/S - 01.12.2006 - 72146300