COMMISSIONING
COMMISSIONING
1.1To commission:
•Replace the firebricks, baffle, and log retainer
•Check the door alignment and catch operation, adjust if required, see Installation Section 6. Adjusting Door hinges
•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 warming 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,
•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
1.7Finally:
•Explain the safe operation of the appliance and the use of the controls to the user and the importance of only using suitable fuels
•All open flued appliances can be affected by temporary atmospheric conditions which may allow fumes to enter the house. Because of this it is recommended that an electronic carbon monoxide detector conforming to BSEN50291 be fitted and maintained.
•Explain the cleaning and routine maintenance requirements
PRODUCT:
MODEL No.
SERIAL No.
PR8020
•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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