Stovax (P)8127**UC manual

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    Aspen, Chamonix & Tahoe Decorative Gas Basket Fires With upgradeable control valve Instructions for Use, Installation and Servicing For use in GB, IE (Great Britain and Eire) PR0726 Issue 2 (July 2004) IMPORTANT Do not attempt to burn rubbish in this appliance. This appliance must only be operated with the glass door secured firmly in position.[...]

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    2 CONTENTS PAGE APPLIANCE COMMISIONING CHECKLIST 3 USER INSTRUCTIONS 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Technical Specifications 12 Site Requirements 13 Installation 15 Commisioning 22 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS 23 Servicing Requirements 23 Fault Finding 24 How to replace parts 26 Basic spare parts list 30 Service Record 31 Covering the following models (P[...]

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    3 FLUE CHECK PASS FAIL 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 contr[...]

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    4 USER INSTRUCTIONS 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 located on a chain beneath the control valve. 1.3 Ensure that curtains are not positioned above the fire, and that there is a 300mm minim[...]

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    5 5.1 Your 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 simple DIY jobs and requires no special training. This upgrade can be obtained through your local Gazco stockist. 5.2 STANDARD REMOTE CONTROL This remote control can control the fire after the[...]

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    6 7.3.3 Using the small beads, fill the fire to the top. See diagram 3. 7.3.4 Smooth out the fire beads, it is important to ensure that the fire is completely filled, level to the top. NOTE: if your fire needs more beads, then there should be some left over from the original installation, if not then more must be ordered from your Gazco stockist. D[...]

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    7 7.5.1 Place 15 large square blocks in a solid mass in the centre of the burner tray as shown, ensure they fit tightly together. See diagram 9. 7.5.2 Place 18 small coals or pebbles around the edge of the tray as shown, ensure that there are gaps between each coal or pebble. Place one on top of the pilot shield. See diagram 10. 7.5.3 Starting at t[...]

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    8 USER INSTRUCTIONS 7.6.3 Place one large coal or pebble on top of the pilot shield, then place 10 alternating large and small coals or pebbles around the perimeter of the fire. They should sit on the bottom row of small coals or pebbles and rest against the inner mass of square blocks. Place one small coal or pebble on top of the centre of the squ[...]

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    7.7.4 Place log (No. 7) along the LH side of the tray, log (No. 9) along the RH side of the tray and place logs (No. 8 and 11) along the front of the tray as shown. Place the cone (No. 14) on the LH side of the burnt log. See diagram 20. 7.7.5 Place the large log (No. 6) so that it rests on top of the rear and front logs to the LH side, Place log ([...]

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    10 USER INSTRUCTIONS 7.8.5 Place one large log (No. 6) so that it rests on top of the rear and front logs to the LH side. Place the other large log (No. 6) so that it rests on top of the rear and front logs on the RH side and log (No. 8) so that it bridges the centre gap as shown. See diagram 26. It may be necessary to make small changes to the log[...]

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    11 USER INSTRUCTIONS 7.9.6 Place the two thin logs (No. 12), one at each side sitting on the tray and resting against the previously positioned logs. Place one log (No. 9) at the LH rear resting on the base log, and one log (No. 8) at the RH rear. See diagram 32. 8.1 The appliance is fitted with an oxygen sensitive pilot system that will act to cut[...]

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    MODEL GAS GAS INLET AERATION INJECTION BURNER INPUT GAS FLOW RATE TYPE CATEGORY PRESSURE SIZE SIZE PRESSURE(mb) (pre-set) (kW) (m3/hr) (mb) HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW NATURAL G20 20 mb 7.5mm 1100 9.0 2.6 12 6 1.11 0.56 TAHOE BUTANE G30 29 mb 3 * 15mm 400 16.3 4.6 12 6 0.34 0.17 PROPANE G31 37 mb 3 * 15mm 400 21.1 6.0 12 6 0.43 0.22 SMALL NATURAL G2[...]

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    13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SITE REQUIREMENTS 1.1 The chimney or flue system must comply with the rules in force. 1.2 Fireplace opening up to 450mm (18") wide by 600mm (24") high will usually work with a 175mm (7") diameter flue. Larger openings will require bigger flues. See diagram 1 as a guide. 1. FLUE AND CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS 1.[...]

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    14 4.1 This appliance must stand on a non-combustible hearth that is at least 12mm thick. 4.2 It must be fitted into a non-combustible opening. 4.3 These appliances must be hearth mounted into a fireplace opening conforming to National Standards. 4.4 The appliance must be firmly fixed to the hearth. 4.5 Ensure that no naked flame or incandescent pa[...]

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    15 IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS CORRECTLY ADJUSTED FOR THE GAS TYPE AND CATEGORY APPLICABLE IN THE COUNTRY OF USE. REFER TO DATABADGE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AT THE FRONT OF THE BOOKLET. FOR DETAILS OF CHANGING BETWEEN GAS TYPES REFER TO SERVICING SECTION 9. 1.1 This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force,[...]

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    16 4.1 Your 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 simple DIY jobs and requires no special training. This upgrade can be obtained through your local GAZCO stockist. 4.2 STANDARD REMOTE CONTROL This remote control can control the fire after th[...]

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    5.4.3 Starting at the front, place 14 alternating large and small coals or pebbles around the perimeter of the fire, they should sit on the bottom row of small coals or pebbles and rest against the inner mass of square blocks. See diagram 8. 5.4.4 Place the remaining 6 large coals or pebbles on top of the square blocks, ensure that there are gaps b[...]

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    18 5.5.2 Place 18 small coals or pebbles around the edge of the tray as shown, ensure that there are gaps between each coal or pebble. Place one on top of the pilot shield. See diagram 11. 5.5.3 Starting at the front, place 18 alternating large and small coals or pebbles around the perimeter of the fire, they should sit on the bottom row of small c[...]

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    19 5.6.4 Place the remaining 4 large coals or pebbles on top of the square blocks, ensure that they lean against the central small coal or pebble and that there are gaps between each coal or pebble. See diagram 17. It may be necessary to make small changes to the log positioning in order to achieve the most pleasing flame effect but the following g[...]

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    20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION It may be necessary to make small changes to the log positioning in order to achieve the most pleasing flame effect but the following guidelines should be followed. 5.8.1 Refer to the log identification chart and identify the numbers corresponding to the logs that have been supplied. See diagram 23. 5.8.2 P[...]

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    21 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION It may be necessary to make small changes to the log positioning in order to achieve the most pleasing flame effect but the following guidelines should be followed. 5.9.1 Refer to the log identification chart and identify the numbers corresponding to the logs that have been supplied. See diagram 28. 5.9.2 P[...]

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    22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COMMISSIONING 6.1 Close all windows and doors to the room, check all controls, and allow fire to burn on maximum for 5 minutes. Test for spillage of flue products using a smoke match. Pass the lighted smoke match along the top front edge just inside the opening or canopy. See diagram 34. 6.2 If the fire spills, run for [...]

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    23 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING / FAULT FINDING CHARTS 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[...]

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    24 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS FAULT FINDING CHARTS IGNITION FUNCTIONAL CHECK 2 NO SPARK Ensure there is no debris around the pilot assembly, (e.g. coal, soot etc.) which could short the spark, clean the area. Consult the users instructions, retry. Operate the valve to light the pilot, does the valve 'click'? Is the gap between electrode and t[...]

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    25 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS FAULT FINDING CHARTS PILOT WILL NOT STAY LIT OR FIRE GOES OUT IN USE Ensure there is no debris around the pilot assembly, (e.g. coal, soot etc.) Check for fluff in the pilot aeration hole. See diagram 13 arrow A in replacing parts section. If the appliance goes out in use continually, this may mean that the oxygen depletio[...]

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    26 2.3 To release the right hand side of the control cover insert a narrow blade screwdriver into the slot shown in diagram 3, lever it gently and pull from the right hand side at the same time. The cover will now come off, there is a small cylindrical spacer inside the cover, this must be kept and replaced on the fixing screw during re-assembly. 2[...]

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    27 2.5 replace with a new ignition lead following the same route as the old one. replace the valve cover and securing screw. 2.6 check the operation of the new ignition lead. 3.1 The piezo unit used on this appliance is not serviceable and unlikely to fail. If a new piezo is required it will be necessary to change the gas valve, refer to section 7.[...]

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    28 5.1 Remove the thermocouple from the back of the control valve. See diagram 8 arrow B. 5.2 Undo the mag unit retaining nut. See diagram 8, arrow C 5.3 After removing the retaining nut, the mag unit can be tapped out and a replacement fitted. 5.4 Replace the mag unit retaining nut and tighten. Note - this is a gas tight seal. 5.5 Replace thermoco[...]

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    29 8.1 Remove the fire, refer to section 1. 8.2 Disconnect the 2x8mm and 1x4mm gas pipe fittings at the back of the gas valve, arrow A and disconnect the thermocouple. See diagram 10 arrow B. 8.3 Undo the single screw that secures the left-hand side of the control cover. See diagram 11. 8.4 To release the right hand side of the control cover, inser[...]

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    30 COMMON COMPONENTS Control Valve GC0096 Ignition lead GC0090 Magnetic Unit GC0092 Control Cover GC0087 Upgrade Kit 8455 Pilot Shield (Standard) GZ1368 Pilot Shield (Glass Granules) GZ4424 Small Clay Beads (0.5 ltr) CE0239 Small Clay Beads (1.0 ltr) CE0240 Large Clay Beads (1.0 ltr) CE0241 Large Clay Beads (2.0 ltr) CE0242 Glass Granules CE0489 Sm[...]

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    31 SERVICE RECORDS 1ST SERVICE Date of Service:........................................................................... Next Service Due:....................................................................... Signed:........................................................................................ Dealer's Stamp/CORGI Registration Num[...]

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    Gazco Limited, Osprey Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, England EX2 7JG Tel: (01392) 261999 Fax: (01392) 444148 E-mail: info@gazco.com A member of the Stovax Group[...]