Stovax RV66 Range User Manual


 
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COMMISSIONING
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warm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
1.4 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