SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING / FAULT FINDING CHARTS
1. SERVICING REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be serviced at least once a year by a competent person.
All tests must be serviced by best practice as described by the current CORGI recommendations.
1.1Before any tests are undertaken on the appliance, conduct a gas soundness test for the property to ensure that there are no gas leaks prior to starting work.
1.2Before any tests are undertaken on the applaince it is also recommended to fully check the operation of the appliance.
1.3Special checks
1.3.1Clean any lint or fluff from the pilot - pay particular attention to the aeration hole in the side of the pilot
1.3.2Clean away any fluff or lint from under the burner
1.3.3Check that the spark gap on the pilot is correct
1.4Correct any faults found during the initial tests and then re- commission the appliance conducting the usual safety checks.
1.5Advise the customer of any remedial action taken.
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a) | Pilot will not light | See Ignition Functional Check 1 | |
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b) | No spark | See Ignition Functional Check 2 | |
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c) | Pilot will not stay lit or fire goes | See Flame Failure Functional Check | |
out in use |
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d) | Uneven flame pattern, for | 1. | The fuel effect may need adjusting to even the |
example to one side only. | flame pattern. | ||
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| 2. | Ensure there are no excessive room draughts |
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e) | Blue flame | 1. | The fire will burn blue on initial lighting, until |
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| the heat generated allows the gas to burn yellow, | |
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| typically within 20 mins. | |
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| 2. | Insufficient gas pressure, check pressure setting. |
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| 3. | The aeration plate may be set wrongly. |
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f) | Low flame height | 1. | This may be caused by low gas pressure, |
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| therefore: Check gas pressure | |
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| 2. | The visual effect of these fires is controlled by |
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| the placing of the fuel effect, try slight adjustments. | |
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g) Popping | 1. | Some popping will always be present - severe | |
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| popping can be caused by incorrect burner | |
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| pressure. | |
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| 2. | Not enough clay beads. |
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| 3. | Try slight adjustments to the fuel effect. |
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