Stovax Aspen - Manual (Page 23)

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