INSTALLER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 3 - 18 OWNER GUIDE 19 - 26 1. IMAGE 2. SAFETY 3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY General information. Efficiency. 3. UNPACKING 4. STOVE SET UP Legs and front cover. Deflector, diverter box and flue restrictor plate.
INSTALLER GUIDE 1. IMAGE 2. SAFETY This product uses fuel effect pieces 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.
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INSTALLER GUIDE Installer Vega 200 gas stoves are efficient appliances giving off convected, conducted and radiated heat. All the surfaces of the stove, except the controls, are working surfaces and become hot in use. They must not be touched or have any combustible objects or materials placed on or near them.
INSTALLER GUIDE The conversion of net efficiency to gross was achieved by multiplying the net efficiency by the following conversion factor from Table E3 of SAP 2005, rounding down to the nearest whole number. Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency Natural Gas 0.901 0.921...
INSTALLER GUIDE 4. STOVE SET UP Legs and front cover (See figure 1). Locate the four leg securing studs into the four holes in the base of the body. Locate the four legs to the underside of the casting body. There are two feet with additional floor securing brackets.
INSTALLER GUIDE bolt and position the deflector as in figure 3, securing it using the nut and washer. It MUST be sealed against the top of the stove casting. It is important that it sits on top and between the raised cast areas on the rear of the stove body (See figure 3).
INSTALLER GUIDE Locate the burner assembly inside the stove body as in figure 6 (The outer body of the stove is not shown for clarity). Secure using the six No.4 x 10mm screws supplied. Figure 6. 5. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Regulations, Standards and Law.
INSTALLER GUIDE b) All relevant national and local rules in force. Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice. The Hearth. The appliance must be mounted on a non-combustible hearth (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible).
INSTALLER GUIDE Flue / Chimney. The stove is approved for use with 127mm (5 inch) diameter insulated Selkirk insta - lock gas vent. The spigot is designed to be compatible with a selkirk 5 SIL - DH draft hood connector. The inner sleeve will require reducing in length so that it protrudes 25mm below the outer sleeve (See figure Before you install the stove make sure the...
INSTALLER GUIDE Propane gas. Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a cellar, basement or other room which is built entirely below ground level (See Gas Safety (Installation and use) Regulations). Gas connection. A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the elbow at the bottom front of the appliance.
INSTALLER GUIDE 6. OPERATING THE STOVE Pre-lighting checks. Ensure all the building work and flue sealing is complete. Ensure the deflector plate is fitted correctly. Ensure all the coals are correctly placed. Ensure that the stove door is closed and secured. Ensure that the stove door is completely sealed.
INSTALLER GUIDE Inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 3 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point. The test point is on the inlet ‘T’...
INSTALLER GUIDE time limit do not allow the appliance to be used until the fault has been corrected. This monitoring system must not be adjusted, bypassed or put out of operation. This monitoring system, or any of its parts, must only be exchanged using authorised parts.
INSTALLER GUIDE Inform the customer that the Serial number for the appliance is located on the information label attached underneath the burner module at the bottom of the appliance. Servicing. Always turn off the gas supply and allow to cool completely before commencing any servicing.
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OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Heading Page IMAGE SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR STOVE The Flame Sensing & Flue Blockage Safety System. Lighting the burner. Operating the burner. CLEANING YOUR STOVE Cast Iron Surfaces Opening the Door The Glass Window FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Regular maintenance.
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OWNER GUIDE IMAGE SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS DON’T SMOKE. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES. DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF. TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE. OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS. IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A NEIGHBOURS PHONE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
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OWNER GUIDE Do provide the minimum clearances shown in figure 1. Figure 1. Dimensions and Clearances Do always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm or pet animals. The cast iron top, front, rear and sides of this stove are considered to be working surfaces and so will become very hot when in use.
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OWNER GUIDE gas stove. Incorrect combustion and subsequent health hazard could result. Don’t put paper or other materials into your gas stove. Don’t use the gas stove with damaged base ceramics. Don’t place any combustible material (rugs, carpet, plastic tiles, etc.) on the hearth. Don’t attempt to clean or service the gas stove until it has been switched off and allowed to cool completely.
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OWNER GUIDE Lighting the burner. Depress the control knob and rotate it SLOWLY anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position (See figure 2). A 'click' will be heard as the integral piezo operates. A flame should appear at the pilot. The pilot can be seen by looking through the gap in the fuel effect (See figure 3).
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OWNER GUIDE If operating the appliance for long periods it is beneficial occasionally to change the settings. This will also help to remove any carbon deposits that may form during operation. GAS CONSUMPTION Model 944 Has a maximum natural gas input of 6.85kW (Gross) Has a maximum natural gas output of 5.00kW Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.67kW...
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OWNER GUIDE FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide. The installer may have attached it to this guide or placed it inside. It is important that the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is followed correctly. If replacing the ceramic fuel effect, where a new guide is supplied, follow the installer and owner guide supplied with the replacement fuel effect.