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INSTALLER GUIDE
7. FIREPLACE CHECK
8.1 Soundness for appliance attachment
Primary method of retaining the appliance is by fixing to the fireplace front.
2)
Using concealed
The methods are detailed in section 11 of this manual. Before selecting the retention
method, consult with the customer. Method 2 is provided for instances where drilling
holes in the front surface of the fireplace surround is unacceptable to the customer or
otherwise impractical. N.B. It is unwise to attempt to drill into marble without the
proper tools and equipment.
If method 1 is chosen, make sure that the front surround area is sound enough to
take the wall plugs and wood screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement.
If method 2 is chosen, make sure that the areas at the back and towards the centre of
the fireplace floor are sound enough to take the eyebolts and screws. If these areas
have deteriorated due to prolonged use, they should be made sound with suitable
cement.
8.2 Fireplace flue pull.
Close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed.
After confirming with a match that smoke is drawn into the flue, light a 13 gram
smoke pellet and check that there is a definite flow through the flue. Verify outside
that the smoke exits from one terminal only and that the termination is suitable.
Observe where possible, upstairs rooms and loft spaces for signs of escaping smoke
indicating a defective flue. If there is not a definite flow warm the flue for a few
minutes and repeat the smoke pellet test. If there is still no definite flow the flue may
need remedial work – Do not fit the appliance until there is a definite flow
through the flue.
8.GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
The fire is designed for a rear concealed connection only.
A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the 'T' connector at
the bottom front of the appliance. The 'T' connector can be rotated to allow
connection and includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test point.
The supply pipe must be rigid material. Flexible pipe must not be used.
Before the appliance is fitted into the fireplace it will be necessary to extend the
supply line so that it will project through the hole in the back of the convection box
and run to the 'T' connector at the front. The pipe run from the supply line up to the
rear opening in the convection box must be kept away from the area which will be
taken by the convection box when it is installed.
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GDC Group Ltd. AUG 2016
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