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Owner's Manual
INCLUDES
User, Maintenance, Service, and Installation
Instructions
FOCUS RS 18 Manual Version
Keep this booklet for service log and future reference
IMPORTANT
This appliance is guaranteed for 12 months subject to conditions. The 5 year extended parts
warranty will only be valid if the annual service recommended in this manual has been
completed and appliance has been registered online.
For use in Great Britain and Ireland.
Literature NO 5674 (ISS 5)

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual INCLUDES User, Maintenance, Service, and Installation Instructions FOCUS RS 18 Manual Version Keep this booklet for service log and future reference IMPORTANT This appliance is guaranteed for 12 months subject to conditions. The 5 year extended parts warranty will only be valid if the annual service recommended in this manual has been completed and appliance has been registered online.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents EXTENDED FIVE YEAR PARTS WARRANTY ....2 Benchmark Scheme ............. 3 SECTION ONE Important Information (user information) ..............5 EXTENDED FIVE YEAR PARTS SECTION TWO Introduction (user instructions) ..7 WARRANTY SECTION THREE Operation (user instructions) ... 7 SECTION FOUR Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying (user In order to validate your extended 5 years parts instructions) ..............

  • Page 3: Benchmark Scheme

    Benchmark Scheme Charlton and Jenrick Ltd is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimise safety, efficiency and performance. Benchmark is managed and promoted by the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council.
  • Page 4 This information may be asked for when you contact the helpdesk. MODEL: Paragon RS 18 Manual Version Serial No. This information can be found on the label attached to the packaging and on the data badge, which is located on the base of the appliance behind the control cover.

  • Page 5: Section One Important Information (User Information)

     The PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 is available in Natural Gas (G20 @ 20 mbar) The marking (G20 for natural gas) on the packaging and the data badge specify the gas for which the appliance has been factory set. Note: These appliances should only be used on the appropriate gas specified.
  • Page 6  The slot located at the top of the PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 are the hot air outlets and as such must not be obstructed in any way (particularly by clothes or other combustibles). In addition the base of the appliance should not be obstructed by such items as this may adversely affect the performance of the appliance.

  • Page 7: Section Two Introduction (User Instructions)

    SECTION TWO Introduction (user instructions)  The PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 is an inset room sealed live fuel-effect gas appliance designed for use in locations that do not have a conventional chimney. The appliance must be installed against an outside wall because the air to support combustion is taken from the outside and the products of combustion are expelled to the outside.

  • Page 8: Section Four Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying (User Instructions)

    SECTION FOUR Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying (user instructions) Warning: -Before you clean any part of the appliance ensure that the appliance is switched off and cold. CLEANING: DECORATIVE TRIM  The Decorative finish of the trim is coated with a high temperature lacquer, it should be wiped with a soft, clean, dry, cloth only.
  • Page 9 CLEANING AND REPLACING Fuel Bed Parts Important: - Refer to the ‘Health & Safety Notice located on page 3 of this booklet before cleaning or replacing any refractory material. Use only the Fuel Bed part provided NO OTHER FUEL BED PARTS SHOULD BE ADDED to the appliance If any Fuel Bed Parts are broken then they must be replaced before the appliance is used.
  • Page 10  Position a row of “B” shape coals as shown in the picture.  Position a row of “A” coals “B” coals as shown in the picture.  Finally position a row of “B” coals as shown in the picture ...
  • Page 11 pebble set layout The Pebble set as shown consists of:  Rear Matrix  Front Matrix  14 off Individual Pebbles  Oblong Shapes 12off  Round Shapes 2off The Rear Matrix is located so that it fits behind the burned (ensure it is not placed over the burner The Front Matrix is located as shown in front of the burner...

  • Page 12: Section Five Replacement Parts (Installation Instructions)

     Finally position the four pebbles as shown.  That completes the pebbles bed assembly  Go to section eleven to complete the appliance assembly  Ensure the glass panel and other associated parts are fitted before lighting the appliance SECTION FIVE Replacement Parts (installation instructions) The only user removable parts are - ...

  • Page 13: Section Six Appliance Data (Installation Instructions)

    SECTION SIX Appliance Data (installation instructions) Wall Cut-out dimensions: Height 553mm Width 445mm Overall dimensions: Height 601mm Width 501mm Forward Projection:90mm, (From fireplace opening Including typical fret.) Weight: 38.5kg (Boxed excluding fret) 37kg (Unboxed excluding fret) Flue Length and duct length: 100mm (minimum) to l metre (maximum) Standard length supplied with fire-……………………400mm (200mm after cutting).

  • Page 14: Section Seven Regulations And Warnings (Installation Instructions)

    SECTION SEVEN Regulations and Warnings (installation instructions)  THIS APPLIANCE MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED IN GREAT BRITAIN OR IRELAND.  THE APPLIANCE IS AVAILABLE IN NATURAL GAS only.  CONFIRM THAT THE APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION (G20 FOR NATURAL GAS) (REFER TO DATA BADGE ON BASE OF APPLIANCE).

  • Page 15: Section Eight Siting The Appliance (Installation Instructions)

    SECTION EIGHT Siting the Appliance (installation instructions) (When installing in a timber framed dwelling reference must be made to the specific installation requirements stated in Section 10 Installing the Appliance in Timber Framed Dwelling). THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF INSTALLATION (into conventional masonry walls): - ...

  • Page 16: Section Nine Preparing The Appliance For Installation (Installation Instructions)

    *To minimise the risk of cracking due to heat expansion the use of a 3 – piece back panel is recommended*  The back panel of the surround must have a cut-out within the maximum and minimum dimensions as shown. Min 460 ...

  • Page 17: Section Ten To Install The Appliance (Installation Instructions)

    SECTION TEN To Install the Appliance (installation instructions) INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE INTO CAVITY WALL When installing in a timber framed dwelling reference must be made to the specific installation requirements stated later in this Section ‘Installing The Appliance In Timber Framed Dwelling’).
  • Page 18  Increase both the recorded distances by 15mm each, and cut two lengths from the 100mm diameter pipe.  Remove the appliance from the opening, and position the gas supply (see connecting the gas supply later in this manual), taking account of the relative gas regulations appertaining to a gas pipe in a cavity. Note the gas feed must be fitted with an isolation valve.
  • Page 19  Using 125mm (5”) core drill, cut two holes following the pilot holes, drill from the outside of the dwelling through to the cavity, and from the inside through to the cavity  Remove any combustible material that may be present if the rear of the appliance is contacting the wall i.e. ensure no battens etc., behind dry lining ...
  • Page 20 TIMBER FRAMED DWELLING This method allows for installation in timber frame buildings. Where removal of any part of the inner timber leaf of the wall is involved the structural integrity of the wall must be maintained and the advice of your local Building Control Department should be sought.

  • Page 21: Section Eleven Assemble The Appliance (Installation Instructions)

    CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY TURN OFF ANY GAS APPLIANCES THAT ARE FED BY THE METER AND ISOLATE THE GAS SUPPLY BY TURNING OFF AT THE METER.  Connections may be made from the front of the appliance from either the left or the right in 8mm-dia. pipe or a concealed connection from the rear of the appliance a hole with a grommet is provided at the rear.

  • Page 22: Section Twelve Check Operation Of Fire (Installation Instruction)

    SECTION TWELVE Check Operation of Fire (installation instruction) CHECK BURNER PRESSURE AND GENERAL OPERATION  Remove the screw from the pressure test point on the burner inlet elbow and fit a pressure test gauge.  Turn on the gas to the appliance. Purge the air from the appliance by rotating the control to the ignition position, push in to allow the air in the pipe work to be purged and the piezo to ignite the pilot.

  • Page 23: Section Fourteen Maintenance Instructions (Maintenance Instructions)

    SECTION FOURTEEN Maintenance Instructions (maintenance instructions) General  Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE-registered person in accordance with the relevant regulations, to ensure the safe and correct operation of the appliance. Warning: - Before commencing any service or replacement of parts, turn off the gas supply to the fire.
  • Page 24 Replacement of Injector 1. Remove the fret or fascia and turn off the gas supply ay the isolation cock. 2. Remove the glass and fuel bed components as described earlier in this manual. 3. Undo and remove the 2 screws holding the burner in place 4.
  • Page 25 Register your appliance online today to active your warranty www.charltonandjenrick.co.uk LT5674 (ISS 5)

  • Page 26: Balanced Flue Gas Fire Commissioning Checklist

    BALANCED FLUE GAS FIRE COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the gas fire as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failure to install and commission according to the manufacturer’s instructions and complete this Benchmark Commissioning Checklist will invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 27: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD It is essential that your gas fire is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 28 A-0234 Product Serial No ID Label Prefix (Ng) Data Badge Burner Tray / Box Assembly Air Test Completed Microswitch Check Warning Label (Fire Guard) Installation Seal (4904) Magnets (4 x 3048) Glass Panel Canopy (5520) Flue Assembly Terminal Guard Wall Gasket Flue Pipe Fret Plate Doughnut Seal (2)

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