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Owner's Manual
INCLUDES
User, Maintenance, Service, and Installation
Instructions
P8
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 6523 (ISS 9)

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual INCLUDES User, Maintenance, Service, and Installation Instructions 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 EXTENDED FIVE YEAR PARTS WARRANTY ....2 YEAR PARTS Benchmark Scheme ............. 3 WARRANTY Register your appliance online today to activate your warranty ..............4 In order to validate your extended 5 years parts SECTION ONE Introduction ......... 5 warranty please read the Benchmark Scheme on the opposite page and ensure your installer has filled in the USER 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 Hot water Industry Council.

  • Page 4: Register Your Appliance Online Today To Activate Your Warranty

    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 P8 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 Introduction

    INTRODUCTION  The Paragon P8 has been designed and tested to the requirements of EN 613 and is suitable for use in GB (Great Britain) and IE (Ireland). ...
  • Page 6 The Paragon P8 is battery operated; therefore no mains electrical supply is required. Power to the appliance is provided by 6 high power alkaline 1.5V batteries (AA size) (a spare set of 6 AA batteries is supplied with the appliance).

  • Page 7: User Instructions

    USER INSTRUCTIONS SECTION TWO Operating the Appliance Before attempting to operate the appliance check that nothing has been placed in front of the appliance that may interfere with the remote sensor operation. To light the appliance using the remote hand set: A.
  • Page 8 Low Battery Indication (Hand Set) If while pressing any of the buttons on the remote handset the low battery indicator lamp either stops flashing or appreciably slows then the battery should be changed. To Replace Batteries In Hand SET (AAA 1.5 v lr3 X2 ) Remove the cover from the rear of the handset and fit replacement batteries, taking care not to strain the battery connections.

  • Page 9: Section Three Cleaning

    SECTION THREE Cleaning Warning: - Before you clean any part of the appliance ensure that the appliance is turned off and cold. CLEANING: PILOT ASSEMBLY (With Fireplace frame fitted) This can only be performed by a qualified engineer due to the amount of disassembly required.

  • Page 10: Removing Glass Panel

    REMOVING GLASS PANEL  Remove the two side covers LH and RH which are held on with magnets.  Undo the two M4 nuts retaining the glass fixing bracket using the tool provided then pull clear from location studs.  Carefully lift the glass panel from within the bottom location slot.

  • Page 11: Section Four Fuel Bed Cleaning And Layout

    SECTION FOUR Fuel Bed Cleaning and Layout  Before you clean any part of the appliance ensure that the appliance is turned off and cold.  Use only the fuel bed components provided and no additional parts must added.  Incorrect positioning of the fuel bed components could result in the staining of the glass panel.
  • Page 12  Place a single layer of black bark chippings across the burner top plate. Place three off the log shapes along the back edge of the air tray as shown. Finally place a single layer of the large bark chippings along the front and sides of the air tray.
  • Page 13  Place the two log shapes as shown. www.charltonandjenrick.co.uk LT6523 (ISS 9)

  • Page 14: Section Five General Points

    SECTION FIVE General Points Like all appliances incorporating an aerated burner a low frequency noise may be heard, particularly on the low setting, this is quite normal and does not affect the operation of the appliance. It is advised that a competent person service the P8 fire annually. The fire is more likely to provide trouble-free operation.

  • Page 15: Section Six Technical Drawing

    SECTION SIX Technical Drawing Appliance Dimension 491mm 89mm 260mm 891mm 44mm The visible size of appliance once installed within a fireplace, hole-in-the-wall or with a marble slip set. www.charltonandjenrick.co.uk LT6523 (ISS 9)

  • Page 16: Section Seven Regulations And Warnings

    SECTION SEVEN Regulations and Warnings This appliance must only be installed in Great Britain or Ireland.  The appliance is suitable for use on natural gas only.  GB (Great Britain) This fire does not normally require purpose build ventilation. ...

  • Page 17: Section Eight Siting The Appliance

    SECTION EIGHT Siting the Appliance  CLASS ONE That is a conventional brick or stone chimney as used for a solid fuel appliance with an effective cross-sectional dimension of 225 x 225 mm (9” x 9”) or a lined flue with a minimum diameter of 125mm (5”). The chimney must have a minimum effective height of at least 3 metres.

  • Page 18: Section Nine To Install The Appliance

    SECTION NINE To Install the appliance PREPARING THE OPENING FOR FOUR SIDED TRIM. Opening size requirements 330mm Min Depth Please note that a min of 50mm from floor or hearth is required when fitting with the 4-sided trim option. There is an air gap cut out in the bottom of the trim that must not be restricted LT6523 (ISS 9)

  • Page 19: Gas Supply Routing

    The overall trim size is 683mm high x 935mm wide. The front face and the base of the fire opening must be flat to ensure that a good seal is formed between the rear and base of the appliance and the chimney to avoid any reduction of natural draught. The firebox should be supported on a solid level base that extends into the fire opening.

  • Page 20: Installing The Appliance

    INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE  Locate the rubber grommet located within the bag of fittings. The grommet needs to be pierced to allow the 8mm gas pipe to pass through.  Slide the firebox into the fireplace open guiding the gas supply pipe through the hole at the rear LH bottom of the firebox.
  • Page 21 CHECKING GAS SOUNDNESS AND RUNNING PRESSURE. *Batteries must be connected before proceeding with any soundness testing*  The restrictor elbow needs to be set fully open, remove cap and fully open grub screw, replace cap.  Turn on the gas supply to the appliance and check for soundness in accordance with current codes of practice.
  • Page 22 FITTING THE GLASS  Place the glass panel within the location bracket within the firebox shelf assembly.  Retain the glass panel by using the glass fixing bracket and nuts provided. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN  Connect the battery pack as described in section one with the insulation sleeve provided. Place on the firebox base along the front edge on the left hand side.
  • Page 23  Locate the remote receiver eye within the self adhesive clip located on the bottom edge of the trim making sure the complete curved face is facing forward and is projecting clear of the bottom trim edge.  Offer the trim up against the firebox, with the top return of the trim resting upon the top of the fire box flange.

  • Page 24: Preparing The Opening For Installation With Marble Slips (Not In Surround)

    PREPARING THE OPENING FOR INSTALLATION WITH MARBLE SLIPS (Not In Surround) This method of installation will require the frame kit A-0548. The slip brackets included in the kit will be required for this type of installation. The slip brackets are 2 angled brackets with 3 fixing holes on each side that fit to the side of the fireplace frame to enable the fire to sink further back into the wall so that only the 15mm return edge of the fire frame is sitting forward of the wall.
  • Page 25 Opening size requirements 655-680mm Please note that the appliance will need to be installed a min of 12mm from the floor when fitting with slips. The minimum slip sizes required to cover the slip fixing bracket are 100mm The front face and the base of the fire opening must be flat to ensure that a good seal is formed between the rear and base of the appliance and the chimney to avoid any reduction of natural draught.
  • Page 26 PREPARING THE FIRE FOR INSTALLATION  Undo the 2 flange nuts securing the glass clamp from the top of the firebox and remove.  Fit the fireplace frame assembly to the firebox flange using the 4 off fixing screws provided. ...
  • Page 27 INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE  Locate the rubber grommet located within the bag of fittings. The grommet needs to be pierced to allow the 8mm gas pipe to pass through.  Slide the firebox into the opening guiding the gas supply pipe through the hole at the rear LH bottom of the firebox.
  • Page 28 CHECKING GAS SOUNDNESS AND RUNNING PRESSURE. *Batteries must be connected before proceeding with any soundness testing*  The restrictor elbow needs to be set fully open, remove cap and fully open grub screw, replace cap.  Turn on the gas supply to the appliance and check for soundness in accordance with current codes of practice.
  • Page 29 FITTING THE GLASS  Place the glass panel within the location bracket within the firebox shelf assembly.  Retain the glass panel by using the glass fixing bracket and nuts provided. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN  Connect battery pack as described in section 2. (Operating the appliance). Locate the battery pack in the holder positioned within the fireplace frame.
  • Page 30  Continue to Section Eleven to complete the installation. LT6523 (ISS 9)

  • Page 31: Preparing The Opening For Installation With A False Chimney Breast Front

    PREPARING THE OPENING FOR INSTALLATION WITH A FALSE CHIMNEY BREAST FRONT This method of installation will require the frame kit A-0548 and then studwork and plasterboard so this does require building work. The slip brackets included in the kit will not be required for this type of installation.
  • Page 32 790 – 890mm The front face and the base of the fire opening must be flat to ensure that a good seal is formed between the rear and base of the appliance and the chimney to avoid any reduction of natural draught. GAS SUPPLY ROUTING Use rigid or semi –...
  • Page 33  Remove the gas connection cover located within the burner shelf left side  Thoroughly purge the gas supply pipework to remove any foreign matter to prevent serious damage to the gas control valve.  Connect to the restrictor elbow provided. Note: - The isolation valve must be fitted at an angle to allow access to the restrictor plug and gas pressure test nipple.
  • Page 34 *Batteries must be connected before proceeding with any soundness testing*  Turn on the gas supply to the appliance and check for soundness in accordance with current codes of practice.  Turn off the gas supply at the external Isolation valve. ...
  • Page 35 Important: - Refer to the Health & Safety Notice located on page 3 of this booklet before laying or replacing any refractory material. Lay fuel bed as described under Users Section. Warning: It is important that the fuel bed components are positioned as shown in these instructions. If the fuel bed components are not positioned correctly this may result in damage to the glass and a poor flame picture will result.
  • Page 36 Construction of a false chimney breast front.  Using 50mm K.D Sawn stud-work will provide the required rebate.  The vertical sides of the stud-work should not be less than 557mm from the centre of the firebox. The horizontal stud-work should not be less than 764mm from the base of the firebox. This will ensure 50mm minimum clearance from the sides and 110mm clearance from the top of the firebox is maintained.

  • Page 37: Preparing The Opening For The Fire In Surround Option

    PREPARING THE OPENING FOR THE FIRE IN SURROUND OPTION This requires the frame kit A-0548 to fit the fire to a rebated surround ( the slip brackets are also supplied in this kit but are not required for this type of installation) This has to be ordered with sales at the time of order. All our own packages will have the frame included.
  • Page 38 330mm Min Depth See Table Below to determin the height required from the floor. The front face and the base of the fire opening must be flat to ensure that a good seal is formed between the rear and base of the appliance and the chimney to avoid any reduction of natural draught. 601mm Surround Height from floor...
  • Page 39 Clearance to Shelf Minimum clearance from hearth or base of opening to underside of combustible shelf should be 800mm providing the shelf depth is 75mm (3”). This gives a minimum clearance above the appliance of 140mm. For a shelf of 150mm (6”) the minimum height above the hearth or base of opening must be 880mm.
  • Page 40 Angle the inlet isolation device to allow access to the grub screw and test nipple 35mm round seal will need to be cut and engaged within the firebox to form an airtight seal around the inlet gas supply pipe CHECKING GAS SOUNDNESS AND RUNNING PRESSURE. *Batteries must be connected before proceeding with any soundness testing* ...
  • Page 41  Place air tray with in burner shelf assembly ensure pilot shield is to the right over the oxy pilot  Fit the fireplace frame assembly to the firebox flange using the 4 off fixing screws provided. LAY FUEL BED Important: - Refer to the Health &...
  • Page 42  Inset the inlet cover between the fireplace frame and glass panel location bracket.  Operate the handset as described in section one.  Finally locate the fireplace covers LH and RH within the frame  Continue to Section Eleven to complete the installation. LT6523 (ISS 9)

  • Page 43: Section Ten Fireplace Installation

    SECTION TEN Fireplace Installation FIREPLACE IDENTIFICATION FIREPLACE FIXING KIT Header This Guide deals with the correct use of our concealed fireplace fixing bracket kit, used and fixed correctly will ensure a safe and secure installation L/H Slip Top Slip Please ensure you have fully read and understand these instructions before you attempt the assembly and installation of the fireplace We want to help you to carry out a quality installation so please also read our R/H Slip...
  • Page 44  Fix the “Leg Bracket” to the legs and to the ends of the header as shown below, also if a separated shelf is to be fitted fix the “Shelf Bracket” to the rear edge of the shelf, These brackets are fixed using the plastic plugs and screws provided, ensure the countersunk hole is used for the location of the screw see Fig 2.
  • Page 45 FIG 5 FIG 5 FIG 4  After laying the hearth in accordance with the Fireplace Installation Instructions, very carefully dry build the fireplace without the back panel in position, satisfy yourself that it is correctly positioned on the hearth and all the components line up square neatly against the wall.

  • Page 46: Section Eleven Checking Operation Of Fire

    SECTION ELEVEN Checking Operation of Fire CHECKING FOR COMBUSTION PRODUCTS CLEARANCE IMPORTANT:-The smoke test must be carried out with the fire starting from cold.  Light the fire and leave at maximum input.  Close all the doors and windows. ...

  • Page 47: Service Instructions

    SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS SECTION TWELVE ANNUAL SERVICE 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. ...

  • Page 48: Pilot Linting

    PILOT LINTING Check pilot aeration holes for linting, use a vacuum cleaner nozzle taking care not to damage the pilot head. CLEANING: PILOT ASSEMBLY (With Fireplace frame fitted) (Before cleaning ensure that the appliance is turned off and cold) In some instances you may experience ignition problems even when the appliance is new. This may be due to the aeration hole in the pilot body being partial blocked with dust, pet hairs, or other foreign matter.
  • Page 49 REPLACEMENT OF GAS CONTROL  Follow the burner tray removal sequence.  Disconnect the thermocouple from the rear of the gas valve.  Undo the three compression nuts securing the pipes to the gas valve and remove the two screws fixing the valve to the bracket.

  • Page 50: Section Thirteen Wiring Diagram

    SECTION THIRTEEN Wiring Diagram Attach to the valve LT6523 (ISS 9)

  • Page 51: Section Fourteen Short Spares List

    SECTION FOURTEEN Short Spares List Parts may vary/change due to development of products. A serial number should always be supplied when ordering parts to make sure you receive the correct part. Parts able to be ordered by customer Part Description Part Number Handset 6598...
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  • Page 53 www.charltonandjenrick.co.uk LT6523 (ISS 9)

  • Page 54: Gas Fire Commissioning Checklist

    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.

  • Page 55: 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 56 A-0395 A-0621 (Ng) Product Serial No ID Label Prefix A-0580 A-0630 QL (Lpg) Burner Tray / Box Assembly Top Liner Fitted Complete Log Fuel Bed (7223) Grommet (1092) Glass Panel Air Tray (6474) Silicone Sealing Strip (4818) ‘AA’ Battery (12) Remote Control Hand Set Additional Fixings (A - 0411) Battery Holder...

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