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Commissioning – Stovax Stockton 7162 User Manual

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1.1 To commission:

• Replace the firebricks, baffle, and log retainer

• Check the door alignment and catch operation, adjust if

required, see Installation Section 6. Adjusting Door hinges

• Check the soundness of door seals, castings and joints

• Check the operation of the air controls

1.2 Now carry out a final smoke draw test:

• First warming the flue with a blowlamp, or similar, for

about 10 minutes

• Place a smoke pellet on the centre of the grate, with the

air controls open

• Close the door

Smoke should now be drawn up the flue and be seen to

exit from the flue terminal

• Complete test with all doors and windows closed in the

room where the appliance is fitted

• If there are any extractor fans in adjacent rooms, the test

must be repeated with the fans running on maximum and

interconnecting doors open

• Check the effect of ceiling fans during the test

If the test fails, re-check the suitability of the flue system

and ventilation. An inadequate air supply to the room is

potentially dangerous.

• Light the appliance and slowly increase the temperature

to operating levels

• Ensure no combustion products enter the room

• Open the main fire door when the appliance reaches

operating condition and carry out a spillage test with a

smoke match or pellet around the door opening

1.3 If excessive spillage occurs:

• Allow the appliance to cool and re-check the flue system

and ventilation

1.7 Finally:

explain the safe operation of the appliance and the use

of the controls to the user and the importance of only

using suitable fuels

• Explain the cleaning and routine maintenance

requirements

CoMMIssIoNING

explain the requirement to use a suitable fireguard

when children, elderly or infirm persons are near the

appliance

Record dealer/supplier details and installer details in

Instructions

Record serial number in page 3 of Instructions

This number is required when ordering spare parts and

making warranty claims

Give the copy of the Instructions to the customer