Stovax 1002 Commissioning, Finally, Explain the cleaning and routine maintenance requirements

COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING

1.1To commission:

•Replace the firebricks, baffle, and log retainer

•Check the door alignment and catch operation

•Check the soundness of door seals, castings and joints

•Check the operation of the air controls

1.2Now carry out a final smoke draw test:

•First warm the flue with a blowlamp, or similar, for about

10 minutes

•Place a smoke pellet on the centre of the grate, with the air controls open

•Close the door

Smoke should now be drawn up the flue and be seen to exit from the flue terminal

•Complete test with all doors and windows closed in the room where the appliance is fitted

•If there are any extractor fans in adjacent rooms, the test must be repeated with the fans running on maximum and interconnecting doors open

•Check the effect of ceiling fans during the test

If the test fails, re-check the suitability of the flue system and ventilation. An inadequate air supply to the room is potentially dangerous.

•Light the appliance and slowly increase the temperature to operating levels

•Ensure no combustion products enter the room

•Open the main fire door when the appliance reaches operating condition and carry out a spillage test with a smoke match or pellet around the door opening

1.3If excessive spillage occurs:

•Allow the appliance to cool and re-check the flue system and ventilation

1.4Finally:

•Explain the safe operation of the appliance and the use of the controls to the user and the importance of only using suitable fuels

•Explain the cleaning and routine maintenance requirements

•Explain the requirement to use a suitable fireguard

when children, elderly or infirm persons are near the appliance

•Record dealer/supplier details and installer details in Instructions

•Record serial number in page 3 of Instructions

This number is required when ordering spare parts and making warranty claims

•Give the copy of the Instructions to the customer

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