Stovax Logic Hotbox & Convector Fire manual

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    Logic Hotbox & Convector F ire W ith upgradable control valve Instructions for Use, Installation and Servicing F or use in GB, IE (Great Britain and Eire) PR0696 Issue 2 (October 2003) IMPORT ANT The chimney must be swept before installation. Do not attempt to burn rubbish on this fire. This fire has a naked flame. A suitable guard should be us[...]

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    2 CONTENTS P AGE APPLIANCE COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST 3 USER INSTRUCTIONS 4 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 8 T echnical Specifications 8 Site Requirements 10 Installation 11 Commisioning 17 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS 18 Servicing Requirements 18 F ault F inding 19 How to replace parts 21 Basic spare parts list 23 Covering the following models Hotbox Convecto[...]

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    3 FL UE CHECK P ASS F AIL 1. Flue is correct for appliance 2. Flue flow test 3. Spillage test GAS CHECK 1. Gas soundness & let by test 2. Standing pressure test mb 3. Appliance working pressure (on High Setting) mb NB All other gas appliances must be operating on full 4. Gas rate m 3 /h 5. Does ventilation meet appliance requirements 6. Have co[...]

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    1. GENERAL 2. LIGHTING THE FIRE 3. TURNING THE FIRE OFF 4. LIGHTING THE FIRE WITH A MA TCH 5. UPGRADING YOUR FIRE USER INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 4 1.1 Installation and servicing must only be carried out by a competent person. 1.2 In all correspondence, please quote the appliance type and serial number , which can be found on the databadge adjacent to the co[...]

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    6. CLEANING THE FIRE USER INSTRUCTIONS 5 7. ARRANGEMENT OF FUEL BED COMPONENTS 6.1 Remove the ceramic coals or pebblesand place on a dry , clean surface. Remove the fuelbed and the burner cover gasket. 6.2 Clean the burner and tray assembly using a vacuum cleaner with soft brush attachment, ensure all debris is removed from the burner ports. 6.3 Re[...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS COAL LAY OUT NOTE: THERE ARE TWO LARGE COALS IN A BAG INSIDE THE MAIN BAG. THESE ARE ONL Y TO BE USED WHEN A CURVED FRONT SUCH AS THE HOL YROOD AND RICHMOND ARE USED . DO NOT USE THE TWO LARGE COALS WHEN USING A FLA T FRONTED FRAME. A) FRONT ROW COAL LA YOUT USING FLA T FIRE FRONTS 7.6 The front row is the only difference in coal [...]

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    7 PEBBLE LAY OUT - CURVED AND FLA T FRONTS 7.12 ALL THE PEBBLES HA VE AN IDENTIFICA TION ON THE UNDERSIDE. ENSURE THE PEBBLES ARE PLACED ONL Y IN THEIR CORRECT POSITIONS . 7.13 Place the first row of pebbles on top of the front coal resting against the frame front. All the identifications are placed face down so they cannot be seen. See diagram 13.[...]

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    INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TION Covering the following models Hotbox Convector 8306PBUC 8308PBUC P80306PBUC P8308PBUC 8306MCUC 8308MCUC P8306MCUC P8308MCUC GAS CA TEGORY 1 2h 1 3+ Natural Butane Propane Gas T ype G20 G30 G31 W orking Pressure 20 mb 29 mb 37 mb Gross Input kW High 6.7 6.7 6.7 Low 3.0 3.0 3.0 Gas Rate m 3 /hr Hig[...]

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    INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TION OVERALL EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS SIDE VIEW MINIMUM DEBRIS COLLECTION SP ACE REQUIREMENTS - (EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEYS ONL Y) OVERALL EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS PLAN VIEW 9 1 2 3[...]

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    10 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS SITE REQUIREMENTS 1.1 The chimney or flue system must comply with the rules in force, and must be a minimum of 125mm (5”) in diameter . Pre cast flues must conform to BS1289: 1986. The cross sectional area of the flue must be 16500 mm 2 with a minimum dimension of 90mm. *When fitting the appliance to a pre cast flue[...]

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    11 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS SITE REQUIREMENTS 2.4 Ensure that no naked flame or incandescent part of the fire bed projects beyond the vertical plane of the fireplace opening . 2.5 The appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower . 2.6 Ensure clearances to combustible materials - see diagram 3 3.1 Before installation[...]

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    12 1.1 Remove the appliance from its packaging , and check that it is complete and undamaged. 1.2 P ut the loose ceramic parts to one side so that they are not damaged during installation. 2.1 Y our fire is fitted with a control valve that can be easily upgraded to battery powered remote control. This upgrade can be fitted by anyone capable of simp[...]

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    13 5.4 Gas pipe entry must come through the right hand side of the box. The rubber seal must be cut using a sharp knife to allow the isolating elbow to pass through it. Ensure the rubber is not damaged when doing this. A means of isolation is provided with the appliance. This must be fitted to the supply pipe prior to installing the firebox. 6.4 P [...]

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    14 B) SCREW FIXING METHOD 6.8 Alternatively , this appliance can be secured back to the fireplace opening using the screws and rawlplugs provided. Place the firebox centrally in the opening and mark the positions of the 4 fixing holes. Drill the holes and insert the 4 rawlplugs. See diagram 7. 6.9 Offer the firebox into the opening and ensure that [...]

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    15 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INST ALLA TION 7.3 Place the rear panel against the rear of the box and slide the side panels on either side of the flame baffle. Ensure they locate in the brackets at the top of the firebox. DO NO T SLIDE THEM ALL THE W AY BACK. See diagram 11. 7.4 Locate the top panel on top of the rear and side panels. F inally pus[...]

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    16 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INST ALLA TION 7.9 Place one small coal either side on top of the flame baffle in each rear corner . Then place two large coals in between the two small coals. These coals should touch the rear panel. See diagram 17. 7.10 F inally place five large coals between the second and rear row of coals. See diagram 18. 7.11 It[...]

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    17 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INST ALLA TION / COMMISSIONING 11.1 Locate the control valve on the appliance. There are two control knobs on the valve, the right hand knob controls the pilot ignition and the left hand knob controls the main burner . 11.2 If your appliance has already been upgraded to battery remote control, please refer to the inst[...]

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    SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING 18 This appliance must be serviced at least once a year by a competent person. All tests must be serviced by best practice as described by the current CORGI recommendations. 1.1 Before any tests are undertaken on the appliance, conduct a gas soundness test for the property to ensure that there are no gas leaks prior[...]

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    SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS FA UL T FINDING CHARTS 19 IGNITION FUNCTIONAL CHECK 1 PIL O T WILL NO T LIGHT Ensure there is no debris around the pilot assembly , e.g . coal, soot, etc which could short the spark, clean the area. Check for fluff in the pilot aeration hole. See diagram 7. There is a blokage in the system, check the inlet test point, the mag[...]

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    SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS FA UL T FINDING CHARTS 20 FLAME F AIL URE FUNCTIONAL CHECK PIL O T WILL NO T ST AY LIT OR FIRE GOES OUT If the appliance goes out in use continually , this may mean that the oxygen depletion sensor has been activated. The appliance should not be used untill the cause has been found and rectified. Ensure there is no debris aro[...]

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    SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING P ARTS 1. GENERAL 2. IGNITION LEAD 3. PIEZO 4. ODS PIL OT UNIT 21 In order to service any of the following parts on the appliance, it will be necessary to remove the burner unit from the firebox. T o remove the burner unit proceed as follows. 1.1 T urn off the gas supply at the isolation device located under the app[...]

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    4.5 Replace with a new pilot assembly , set the spark gap. See diagram 8. 4.6 After reassembly , check for gas soundness and carry out a flame failure functional check details in the flow chart, especially the mag drop out time. 5.1 Remove the fire, refer to section 1. 5.2 Disconnect the 2x8mm and 1x4mm gas pipe fittings at the back of the gas valv[...]

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    6.1 Remove the fire, refer to section 1. 6.2 Under the thermocouple nut. See diagram 11 arrow B. 6.3 Undo the mag unit retaining nut at the back of the control valve behind the thermocouple nut. 6.4 After removing the retaining nut, the mag unit can be tapped out and a replacement fitted. 6.5 Replace the mag unit retaining nut and tighten. Note - t[...]

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    Gazco Limited, Osprey Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter , Devon, England EX2 7JG Te l: (01392) 261999 Fax: (01392) 444148 E-Mail: info@gazco.com[...]