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PARAGON FIRES PARAGON FOCUS RS Manual Version ROOM SEALED INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE OWNER'S MANUAL Please read these instructions carefully before you start using the appliance Keep this booklet handy for future reference This appliance is for use in GREAT BRITAIN or...
PARAGON FOCUS RS Instructions CONTENTS PAGE User‟s Instructions SECTION ONE Important Information Consumer Protection Health and Safety Notice SECTION TWO Introduction SECTION THREE Operation Lighting the Fire Turning Off the Fire SECTION FOUR Cleaning and Coal Laying Cleaning Decorative Trim...
The PARAGON FOCUS RS is an inset room sealed decorative fuel-effect gas appliance. The PARAGON FOCUS RS is available in Natural Gas (G20 @ 20 mbar) or LPG ( G31 @ 37 mbar Only). The marking (G20 for natural gas) or (G31 for Propane Gas Only) on the packaging and the data badge specify the gas for which the appliance has been factory set.
The slot located at the top of the PARAGON FOCUS RS are the hot air outlets and as such must not be obstructed in any way (particularly by clothes or other combustibles). In addition the base of the appliance should not be obstructed by such items as this may adversely affect the performance of the appliance.
Introduction The PARAGON FOCUS RS is an inset room sealed live fuel-effect gas appliance designed for use in locations that do not have a conventional chimney. The appliance must be installed against an outside wall because the air to support combustion is taken from the outside and the products of combustion are expelled to the outside.
PARAGON FOCUS RS Users Instructions SECTION FOUR Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying Warning: -Before you clean any part of the appliance ensure that the appliance is switched off and cool. CLEANING: DECORATIVE TRIM The Decorative finish of the trim is coated with a high temperature lacquer, it should be wiped with a soft, clean, dry, cloth only.
PARAGON FOCUS RS Users Instructions SECTION FOUR Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying Continued Note: - If the fuel bed has not been placed correctly, causing the gas flame to contact the glass this may result in glass staining that cannot be removed by cleaning.
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PARAGON FOCUS RS Users Instructions SECTION FOUR Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying Continued Position two “A” coals and two “B” coals as shown in the picture. Position two “A” coals and three “B” coals as shown in the picture.
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PARAGON FOCUS RS Users Instructions SECTION FOUR Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying Continued The Pebble set as shown consists of: Rear Matrix Front Matrix Twelve Individual Pebbles Marked on their underside “2B” 4off “3B” 1off “4B” 2off “2G” 2off “4G” 3off...
PARAGON FOCUS RS User Instructions SECTION FOUR Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying Continued Finally position the three pebbles shown with the marking placed below or to the rear of the pebble That completes pebbles assembly Go to section eleven to complete the appliance assembly ...
PARAGON FOCUS RS User Instructions SECTION FOUR Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying Continued Position the three driftwood shapes shown with the marking placed below or to the rear of the shape. Finally position the last two driftwood shapes shown with the marking placed below or to the rear of the shape.
PARAGON FOCUS RS Installation Instructions SECTION SEVEN Regulations and Warnings THIS APPLIANCE MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED IN GREAT BRITAIN OR IRELAND. THE APPLIANCE IS AVAILABLE IN NATURAL GAS only. CONFIRM THAT THE APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION (G20 FOR NATURAL GAS) (REFER TO DATA BADGE ON BASE OF APPLIANCE).
PARAGON FOCUS RS Installation Instructions SECTION EIGHT Siting the Appliance (When installing in a timber framed dwelling reference must be made to the specific installation requirements stated in Section 10 Installing the Appliance in Timber Framed Dwelling). THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF INSTALLATION (into conventional masonry walls): - ...
PARAGON FOCUS RS Installation Instructions SECTION EIGHT Siting the Appliance Continued The back panel of the surround must have a cut-out within the maximum and minimum dimensions as shown. Ensure that gas supply is suitably sited. non-combustible...
PARAGON FOCUS RS Installation Instructions SECTION TEN To Install the Appliance INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE INTO CAVITY WALL ( When installing in a timber framed dwelling reference must be made to the specific installation requirements stated later in this Section „Installing The Appliance In Timber Framed Dwelling‟).
PARAGON FOCUS RS Installation Instructions SECTION TEN To Install the Appliance Continued Increase both the recorded distances by 15mm each, and cut two lengths from the 100mm diameter pipe. Remove the appliance from the opening, and position the gas supply (see connecting the gas supply later in this manual), taking account of the relative gas regulations appertaining to a gas pipe in a cavity.
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PARAGON FOCUS RS Installation Instructions SECTION TEN To Install the Appliance Continued Using 125mm (5”) core drill, cut two holes following the pilot holes, drill from the outside of the dwelling through to the cavity, and from the inside through to the cavity ...
PARAGON FOCUS RS Installation Instructions SECTION TEN To Install the Appliance Continued TIMBER FRAMED DWELLING This method allows for installation in timber frame buildings. Where removal of any part of the inner timber leaf of the wall is involved the structural integrity of the wall must be maintained and the advice of your local Building Control Department should be sought.
PARAGON FOCUS RS Installation Instructions SECTION TEN To Install the Appliance Continued TIMBER FRAMED DWELLING CONTINUED The vapour barrier on the back of the inner timber leaf should be carefully cut and fixed to prevent ingress of damp into the plasterboard layer.
PARAGON FOCUS RS Installation Instructions SECTION TWELVE Check Operation of Fire CHECK BURNER PRESSURE AND GENERAL OPERATION Remove the screw from the pressure test point on the burner inlet elbow and fit a pressure test gauge. Turn on the gas to the appliance. Purge the air from the appliance by rotating the control to the ignition position, push in to allow the air in the pipe work to be purged and the piezo to ignite the pilot.
PARAGON FOCUS RS Maintenance Instructions SECTION FOURTEEN Maintenance Instructions General Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a CORGI-registered person in accordance with the relevant regulations, to ensure the safe and correct operation of the appliance.
4. Clean or replace in reverse order, and re- commission. When ordering parts quote 'PARAGON FOCUS RS' and the serial number of the fire, which can be found on the data badge which is located on the appliance remove decorative trim for access.
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Paragon Fires PARAGON FOCUS RS THIS IS YOUR EXTENDED FIVE YEAR PARTS WARRANTY PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY AND ENSURE YOUR INSTALLER HAS FILLED IN THE FIRST PORTION, KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE SO THAT IT IS AVAILABLE CORGI WHEN YOUR ENGINEER CARRIES OUT THE ANNUAL SERVICE.
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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 FOCUS RS Serial No. This information can be found on the label attached to the packaging and on the data badge, which is located on the appliance remove decorative front for access.
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Post Code TELEPHONE No. PRODUCT DETAILS Model: PARAGON FOCUS RS Serial No. Date of Purchase This information can be found on the label attached to the packaging and on the data badge, which is located on the appliance remove decorative front for access.
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Paragon Focus RS Coal Paragon Focus RS Pebble Paragon Focus RS Driftwood 0872 Serial No 0874 0875 Serial No Product Product Serial No Product ID Label Prefix ID Label Prefix ID Label Prefix 0951 0952 0953 Data Badge Data Badge...