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600B475/03 morsø INSTALLER GUIDE SQUIRREL BALANCED FLUE GAS STOVE MODEL No. 552 THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20) WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0555211 THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31) THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).
INSTALLER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Heading Page 1. SAFETY 2. APPLIANCE DATA 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4. STOVE LOCATION 4.1 Preparing the Flue Hole - Timber Frame Buildings 4.2. Cut the flue to size 4.3 Fit to Wall 5. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION 6.
INSTALLER GUIDE 2. APPLIANCE DATA This product uses fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls 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.
INSTALLER GUIDE 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 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.
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INSTALLER GUIDE The outside wall thickness must meet the conditions shown in figure 1. Figure 1. The flue terminal position must meet the conditions shown in figure 2. The flue details are shown in figure 1 Page 5...
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INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 2 Terminal Position MinimumDistance A* Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm B* Above an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm C* Horizontally to an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm D Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes 300mm E Below eaves 300mm...
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INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 3 Ventilation: In the United Kingdom (GB) no special ventilation bricks or vents are required in the room containing this appliance. In the Republic of Ireland (I.E.), reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic gas Installations”...
INSTALLER GUIDE Soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl etc.) are easily affected by heat. They may therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing. The Building Regulations require a terminal guard to be fitted if the terminal could come into contact with people near the building or be subject to damage.
INSTALLER GUIDE leaf is shown in figure 3. Fit the non-combustible sleeve to the inner leaf. The sleeve must extend to be at least flush with the breather membrane / timber sheathing but must not protrude more than 10mm into the cavity.
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INSTALLER GUIDE Timber frame buildings: Fit a drip collar round the flue positioned so that it will be located in the centre of the wall cavity - see figure 6. The drip collar can be made by wrapping a non-corrosive wire round the flue or moulding a bead of mastic round the flue.
INSTALLER GUIDE 4. PACK CONTENTS Pack 1 1 Cast iron stove containing gas burner unit & interior flueway 2 Ceramic base pieces 1 Set of 7 coals 1 Pair of ceramic firebox side walls 2 Side wall retaining brackets 1 Ceramic firebox back wall 1 8mm nut &...
INSTALLER GUIDE 6. IGNITION CHECK Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the ignition system performs satisfactorily. See figure 12. Set the right hand control knob to the off position marked Depress the right hand control knob and rotate it anticlockwise through the ignition position marked to the pilot ignition position marked .
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INSTALLER GUIDE firebox plate. Push down to hold the ceramic side wall in place. 6. Fit the right hand side wall against the right hand side of the firebox. Locate the bottom of the side wall into the channel along the bottom of the firebox (See figure 10).
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INSTALLER GUIDE There are seven overlay coals. There are three ceramic coals identified with the number’1’. Two identified with the number ‘2’ and two identified with the number ‘3’. 8. Locate one of the ceramic coals identified with a number ‘1’ as in figure 8. 9.
INSTALLER GUIDE 8. FINAL CHECKS 8.1 Checking the full operating sequence. See figure 12. If the fire is turned off or the flames go out, wait at least 3 minutes before attempting to relight. A safety device in the control stops the fire being turned back on until it is safe Turn the left hand control knob fully clockwise.
INSTALLER GUIDE 8.2 Checking the reference pressure. The burner aeration is non-adjustable. The appliance is preset to give the correct heat input on Natural Gas at 20 mbar (8in w.g) inlet pressure and no further adjustment is necessary. The burner pressure should be checked at the pressure test point located at the side of the control unit (See figure 13).
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INSTALLER GUIDE 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.
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