Stovax Stockton 7162 - Manual (Page 24)

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1.1 To 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
1.2 Now 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, 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
1.3 If excessive spillage occurs:
• Allow the appliance to cool and re-check the flue system
and ventilation
1.7 Finally:
• 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
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• 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