Summary of Contents for Charlton & Jenrick Paragon P3
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Owner’s Manual INCLUDES User, Maintenance, Service, and Installation Instructions Paragon P3 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.
Contents EXTENDED FIVE YEAR PARTS WARRANTY ....2 EXTENDED FIVE YEAR Benchmark Scheme ............. 3 PARTS WARRANTY SECTION ONE Introduction (user instructions) ..5 SECTION TWO Operation (user instructions) ..... 6 SECTION THREE Fuel Bed Cleaning and Layout (users In order to validate your extended 5 years parts instructions) ..............
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.
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For future reference we suggest you record the following details here, and keep the receipt as proof of purchase. This information may be asked for when you contact the helpdesk. MODEL: Paragon P3 Serial No. This information can be found on the label attached to the packaging and on the data badge, which is located on the top flange of the appliance.
The Paragon P3 is designed and tested to the requirements of EN 509 The Paragon P3 is available in Natural Gas. Note: These appliances should only be used on the appropriate gas specified. They are not suitable for conversion from one gas another.
The Paragon P3 incorporates a single gas control, which selects ignition pilot, and main burner low and high settings. The Paragon P3 incorporates a safety device in the form of an Oxygen Depletion System, which constantly monitors the oxygen in the room and will cause the fire to switch off if the oxygen level reduces, for instance due to insufficient ventilation or a blocked flue.
SECTION THREE Fuel Bed Cleaning and Layout (users instructions) Important: - Refer to the Health & Safety Notice located on page 5 of this booklet before cleaning or replacing any refractory material. The fuel bed components are delicate and they should be handled with great care. The loose parts may be removed for cleaning.
Servicing It is advised that the PARAGON P3 fire is serviced annually this is more likely to provide trouble-free operation. A competent person must carry this out, i.e. Gas Safe Registered Installer in accordance with the current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (as amended).
Fret A Fret must be used with this appliance, and must conform to the following: - It must be made from non-combustible material. Its general construction should enable it to stand firmly across the full width of the burner.
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (as amended). Failure to do so could lead to prosecution. This PARAGON P3 is for use ONLY with the GAS STATED ON THE DATA BADGE this may be G20 for Natural Gas CHECK YOU HAVE THE CORRECT APPLIANCE FOR THE GAS YOU ARE USING. ...
CLASS TWO FABRICATED METAL A double-walled or insulated metal flue box built to the requirements of BS 715 with an insulated flue having a minimum diameter of 125 mm (5 ins) and a minimum effective overall height of 3 metres (10 ft). IMPORTANT: - the restrictor plate must be snapped off from the flue adptor when the appliance is installed into this type of flue.
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Hole in the Wall Installation Please read these instructions carefully if you intend an Installation without a hearth. This appliance must be installed in accordance with all relevant sections of approved document “J” of the building regulations It is recommended that a non combustible hearth extends a minimum of 300mm forward of the fire opening and a minimum of 150mm either side, and that a rise exists at the front edge and sides of the hearth of a minimum of 50mm.
CLEARANCE TO SHELF Minimum clearance from hearth to underside of combustible shelf should be 700mm provided shelf depth 150mm or less. This height may be reduced to 640mm for a shelf depth of 100mm or less When the shelf depth is increased by increments of 12.5 mm greater than 150mm, add 25mm to the 700mm minimum clearance.
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GAS CONCEALED CONNECTION If the supply is to be a concealed connection it would be advisable to route 8mm O/D half hard copper tube to the rear left side of the fireplace opening, taking into account the requirements of BS 6891 1988 dealing with enclosed pipes.
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OPTIONAL CABLE FIXING SYSTEM (Available on request from Paragon FIRES) For use when fixing to 18" openings or when it is desirable not to drill the fireplace fascia. Drill 4 holes in the rear of the fireplace opening in the position shown and fix securely the 4 eye bolts provided with suitable wall plugs CLAMP SCREW...
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Insert the flue adaptor within the roof of the firebox as shown. www.charltonandjenrick.co.uk LT7272 (ISS 1)
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Locate the canopy fixing cover over the three M4 studs position within the front edge of the flue adaptor. Push the rear face of the bracket hard against the glass canopy and fix using the M4 Nuts provided LT7272 (ISS 1)
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CHECKING GAS SOUNDNESS After completing the gas connection to the appliance, check for gas soundness in accordance with current codes of practice. FUEL BED LAYOUT Important: - Refer to the Health & Safety Notice located on page 5 of this booklet before cleaning or replacing any refractory material.
ADVISE CUSTOMER THAT: This appliance has a naked flame, as with all such fires it is essential that a fireguard should be used for the protection of children, the elderly and infirm. Fireguards should conform to BS 6539 (1984) (Fireguards for use with solid fuel appliances).
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REPLACEMENT OF GAS CONTROL TAP 1. Turn off the gas supply by isolating cock. 2. Lift away carefully fire fret. 3. Lift away carefully all loose fuel bed components. 4. Remove plastic knob from gas control tap. 5. Disconnect gas supply from inlet elbow of appliance (right of gas control tap) 6.
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.
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.
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Product Serial No A-0632 ID Label Prefix Fire Box Labels: Spillage (Text) Data Badge Fire Box Grommet Burner Tray / Box Assembly Warning Label (Fire Guard) Fuel Bed Flue Adapter (7242) Glass Canopy Canopy Fixing Bracket (7243) Fixing (0705) (includes 4 magnets & foam seal) Control Cover Plate (7247 plus 2 fixing screws)
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