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GDC Group Firefox 5 MODEL 910 Installer And Owner Manual

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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Firefox 5
Model 910
CAST-IRON GAS STOVE
Fitted with a Ceramic Coal fuel effect.
(GC No. 32-264-24)
For further advice please contact the retailer or company
from where you purchased your fire
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
©
GDC Group Ltd. April 2016
5122664/05

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  • Page 1 5122664/05 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Firefox 5 Model 910 CAST-IRON GAS STOVE Fitted with a Ceramic Coal fuel effect. (GC No. 32-264-24) For further advice please contact the retailer or company from where you purchased your fire INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner ©...
  • Page 2 Applications for the copyright owner's permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be made, giving details of the proposed use, to the following address: The Marketing Communications Manager, GDC Group Ltd, Millbrook House, Grange Dive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF.
  • Page 3 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 19 TO 25 © GDC Group Ltd. April 2016 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 3 - 18 OWNER GUIDE 19 - 25 1. SAFETY 2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY General information. Efficiency. 3. UNPACKING 4. STOVE SET UP Legs and lower casting cover Flue collar, diverter box, flue spigot and flue restrictor plate. Down draught deflector.

  • Page 5: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. SAFETY This product uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.

  • Page 6: Appliance Data And Efficiency

    INSTALLER GUIDE Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Do not lean forward or sideways whilst handling the stove. Always grip with the palm of the hand. Do not use the tips of fingers for support. Always keep the stove as close to the body as possible. This will minimise the cantilever action.

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    INSTALLER GUIDE The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by BSI. The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government's Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.

  • Page 8: Stove Set Up

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. STOVE SET UP Legs and lower casting cover (See figure 1). Locate the four leg securing studs into the four holes in the base of the body. Locate the four legs to the underside of the casting body. There are two feet with holes in the base.

  • Page 9: Down Draught Deflector

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 2. Down draught deflector. The down draught deflector is secured in place using the upper front bolt and nut that secure the cast collar to the outside of the cast body. Unscrew and remove the nut and washer from inside the top of the casting body. Position the down draught deflector as in figure 3.

  • Page 10: Burner Module

    INSTALLER GUIDE Thermal switch. The Thermal Switch should be fitted to the inside of the Diverter Box as in figure 4. Secure using the nut and bolt supplied. Never modify the fixing bracket and always ensure that the switch is fitted correctly. NEVER USE THE STOVE IF THE THERMAL SAFETY SWITCH HAS BEEN REMOVED OR IF IT IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.

  • Page 11: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Regulations, Standards and Law. The installation must be in accordance with these instructions. For the user’s protection, in the United Kingdom it is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.

  • Page 12: Clearances

    INSTALLER GUIDE Clearances. Clearances from combustible and non-combustible materials must be at least those shown in figure 6. IMPORTANT: Reducing the clearance distance at the rear of the stove (especially with non-combustible surfaces) can result in the stove switching off. This occurs when the thermal switch operates due to insufficient cool air.

  • Page 13: Ventilation

    INSTALLER GUIDE than 200mm. A draught is necessary to ensure the products of combustion are fully evacuated. Connect and seal the stove flue collar to the chimney using full depth of collar. The flue must have a minimum effective height of 3 metres (10ft), however, to ensure optimum performance we recommend 3.66 metres (12ft) or higher.

  • Page 14: Fitting The Ceramic Fuel Effect

    INSTALLER GUIDE Fitting the ceramic fuel effect. The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. It is important that the installer guide for the ceramic fuel effect be placed inside or attached to this guide and handed to the customer following completion of the ‘Final review’...

  • Page 15: Inlet Pressure Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE Depress the control knob slightly and turn back (clockwise) to turn OFF. This will extinguish the pilot. Inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 2 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary.

  • Page 16: Final Review And Servicing

    INSTALLER GUIDE Light the appliance. Set at the “HIGH” position and leave for one minute. Turn back to “OFF” to extinguish the pilot. Note the time when the pilot goes out. Listen for a snap sound at the gas tap. Note the time when the sound is heard. This sound is caused by an electromagnetic valve shutting off the gas supply through the tap.

  • Page 17: Servicing

    INSTALLER GUIDE any smoke alarms in the immediate vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear after approximately twelve hours use. Inform the customer that the Serial number for the appliance is located on the metal plate attached to the burner at the bottom of the appliance underneath the burner module.

  • Page 18: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE Checking the aeration setting of the burner. (For LPG models refer to the conversion guide). The aeration shutter is factory set. It is important to ensure that the aeration setting is correct. Check the aeration shutter setting (See figure 10). To adjust the aeration setting, loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the position shown in figure 10 and tighten the fixing screws.

  • Page 19: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE © GDC Group Ltd. April 2016 Page 19...
  • Page 20 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Heading Page SAFETY OPERATING YOUR STOVE The Flame Sensing & Flue Blockage Safety System. Lighting the burner. Operating the burner. GAS CONSUMPTION CLEANING YOUR STOVE Cast Iron Surfaces. Opening the Door. The Glass Window. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Regular maintenance.

  • Page 21: Safety

    OWNER GUIDE SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS DON’T SMOKE. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES. DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF. TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE. OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS. IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A Do have the gas stove installed by a competent person.
  • Page 22 OWNER GUIDE Do always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm or pet animals. The cast iron top, front, rear and sides of this stove are considered to be working surfaces and so will become very hot when in use.

  • Page 23: Operating Your Stove

    OWNER GUIDE OPERATING YOUR STOVE PLEASE NOTE When operating your stove for the first time, some vapours may be given off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear after approximately twelve hours use.

  • Page 24: Operating The Burner

    OWNER GUIDE Operating the burner. When the pilot burner is operating properly, gradually turn the control knob anti- clockwise to 'HIGH' position. (Depress the knob slightly to get past the pilot ignition position). The main burner should now light. Depress the control knob slightly to release from the 'HIGH' position and turn back (clockwise) to 'LOW'.

  • Page 25: Cleaning Your Stove

    OWNER GUIDE CLEANING YOUR STOVE Turn the stove off and allow it to cool completely before attempting any cleaning. Note that it will retain heat for some time after it has been turned off. Cast Iron Surfaces. Regular dusting with a dry lint free cloth is all that should normally be necessary. If the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to cool completely.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Servicing

    OWNER GUIDE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Regular maintenance. In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency, it is essential that the flue is kept clear of any form of obstruction. In the United Kingdom it is the law that a landlord must have any gas appliance, flue and pipework which is situated in a tenant’s premises checked for safety at least every twelve months by a competent person (In the UK a GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer, Outside of the UK a CORGI or GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer).
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