13. FULL OPERATING CHECKS
13.1 Check the burner operation.
Repeat the checks conducted in section 11.3.1 and 11.3.2.
Please note:
When first turned on from cold, the flames will appear predominantly blue.
When operating the fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which could
set off smoke alarms in the vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with new
appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use
.
13.2 Check for spillage.
1.
Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance.
2.
Light the appliance and set the control to the
‘High’ position.
3.
Leave the appliance on for five minutes.
4.
The smoke match should be placed horizontally
into the hotbox at the right hand side (See figure
26).
The installation is satisfactory if the smoke is
drawn into the appliance.
If the smoke is not drawn into the appliance leave
the appliance alight at the maximum setting for a
further ten minutes and then repeat the test. If the
smoke is still not drawn into the appliance inspect
the sealing to the fireplace surround. If the sealing
is satisfactory but the appliance is installed with the
flue restrictor (See section 9 point 14) remove the
restrictor, reseal the appliance and retest. If smoke
is still not drawn into the appliance
disconnect the
appliance and seek expert advice.
5.
If the above test is satisfactory open all internal
connecting doors, hatches, etc. in the room. Keep
all doors and windows that open to the outside of
the building closed. Recheck for spillage as above. If an extractor fan is installed in the
same room as the appliance or a connecting room, check that spillage does not occur
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A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the
customer.
Figure 26. Smoke match tube
position (Fascia may differ from
that shown)
