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G500/G525 GAS FIRED STOVE INSTALLATION,USER & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (TO BE LEFT WITH THE CUSTOMER) UK & IRELAND G500/G525 For use in UK & Ireland on Natural gas at a supply pressure of 20mbar or Propane at a supply pressure of 37mbar...
All surfaces except the control knob and battery housing are considered to be working surfaces. The stove should not be used for any other purpose than as a room heater and a decorative stove. Page 2 G500-G525-I02-070214...
It is recommended that a minimum height of 610mm from the stove should be established before any significant change in the direction of the flue. An optional rear flue attachment is available as an accessory from www.esseparts.com (see Fig.1b). Page 5 G500-G525-I02-070214...
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A nut and olive (strapped to the valve body), tail pipe and a pressure test elbow are supplied with the stove for easy connection. The gas supply should incorporate a service tap, be purged and any loose matter removed. Connect the gas supply pipe and check for gas soundness. Page 6 G500-G525-I02-070214...
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Positioning the Coals Under no circumstances should the stove be operated with the door open, without the door attached or the glass in the door damaged, broken or missing Page 7 G500-G525-I02-070214...
Repeat until pilot is visibly lit. If necessary, the operation of the spark can be viewed by temporarily opening the front door. Keep knob depressed at this point for 10-15 seconds and release the knob. The pilot light will remain lit. Page 8 G500-G525-I02-070214...
From any heat setting or the PILOT position, depress control knob fully and turn clockwise to OFF position. Fig 7 – G500/G525 Contemporary C series control knob. CHECK FOR SPILLAGE Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance. Light the stove and turn the control knob to ‘HIGH’, leave the appliance for 5 minutes.
Stress that no extra coals must be added over and above those supplied with the appliance and that any replacements must only be authorized ESSE spares. Recommend that the stove is regularly serviced and the flue system checked by qualified persons.
150mm or less deep shelf there is at least 400mm clearance above the top of the stove. The stove should not be used for any other purpose than as a room heater and a decorative stove. Page 11 G500-G525-I02-070214...
POSITIONING THE COALS The coals should only be arranged as detailed below and by a qualified person. The stove must only be fitted with the ceramics supplied. DO NOT use ant extra coals or logs. Page 12 G500-G525-I02-070214...
If the stove is already lit on LOW setting, ignite stove to LOW setting as described above. Turn the control knob progressively in an anti-clockwise direction until the desired level is achieved, up to the HIGH setting. Page 13 G500-G525-I02-070214...
BATTERY REPLACEMENT The battery required is a good quality AA size. This should only be replaced when the stove is cold. Fig 11 – Battery Compartment Unscrew battery cover to fit battery. Replace battery Refit battery cover. Page 14 G500-G525-I02-070214...
Close the stove door; replace the screw securing the door handle or door. Check the supply pressure as described in the TECHNICAL INFORMATION section (p.3). Ensure correct operation of the flue as described in CHECK FOR SPILLAGE section (p.9). Page 15 G500-G525-I02-070214...
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ESSE Engineering Limited, Ouzledale Foundry, Long Ing, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 6BN Tel. 01282 813 235, Fax: 01282 816 876 Website and On-line Store http://www.esse.com Page 16 G500-G525-I02-070214...
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