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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Firefox 8
Model 944 Manual & 944RC Remote Control
CAST-IRON GAS STOVE
Fitted with a Ceramic Coal or Log fuel effect.
(GC No. 32-264-20)
For further advice please contact the retailer or company
from where you purchased your fire
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
©
GDC Group Ltd. 2015
5130984/06

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  • Page 1 5130984/06 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Firefox 8 Model 944 Manual & 944RC Remote Control CAST-IRON GAS STOVE Fitted with a Ceramic Coal or Log fuel effect. (GC No. 32-264-20) For further advice please contact the retailer or company from where you purchased your fire INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner ©...
  • Page 2 Applications for the copyright owner's permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be made, giving details of the proposed use, to the following address: The Marketing Communications Manager, GDC Group Ltd, Millbrook House, Grange Dive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF.

  • Page 3: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 22 TO 36 © GDC Group Ltd. 2015 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 3 - 21 OWNER GUIDE 22 - 36 1. SAFETY 2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 2.1 General information. 2.2 Efficiency. 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Regulations, standards and law 3.2 The Hearth. 3.3 Clearances.

  • Page 5: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. SPILLAGE AND FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 9.1 Check for spillage. 9.2 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. 10. FINAL REVIEW 11. SERVICING © GDC Group Ltd. 2015 Page 5...

  • Page 6: Safety

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. SAFETY This product uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.

  • Page 7: Appliance Data And Efficiency

    INSTALLER GUIDE handling the stove. Always grip with the palm of the hand. Do not use the tips of fingers for support. Always keep the stove as close to the body as possible. This will minimise the cantilever action. Use gloves to provide additional grip. Always use assistance if required.

  • Page 8: Efficiency

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2.2 Efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS EN 613 and the result is as below : Model Efficiency % (Gross) 944 / 944 RC 944 when converted to LPG (Manual only) The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation.

  • Page 9: The Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE issued by the Scottish Executive. In Northern Ireland, the current edition of the Building regulations (Northern Ireland) issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. In the republic of Ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent person and also conform to the relevant parts of: a) The current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”...

  • Page 10: Flue / Chimney

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.4 Flue / Chimney. The stove is approved for use with 127mm (5 inch) diameter insulated Selkirk insta-lock gas vent. The spigot is designed to be compatible with a selkirk 5 SIL - DH draft hood connector. The inner sleeve will require reducing in length so that it protrudes 25mm below the outer sleeve (See figure Before you install the stove make sure the chimney...

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE Before installation, check that the following components, where required, have been delivered. MANUAL MODELS: Loose parts box - Contains the down draught deflector, flue spigot, diverter box, four feet, lower front panel, restrictor plate and touch up paint.

  • Page 12: Stove Set Up

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. STOVE SET UP 5.1 Legs and front cover (See figure 3). 1. Locate the four leg securing studs into the four holes in the base of the body. 2. Locate the four legs to the underside of the casting body.

  • Page 13: Thermal Switch

    INSTALLER GUIDE deflector as in figure 5, securing it using the nut and washer. It MUST be sealed against the top of the stove casting. It is important that it sits on top and between the raised cast areas on the rear of the stove body (See figure 5).

  • Page 14: Gas Connection

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. Locate the burner assembly inside the stove body as in figure 8 (The outer body of the stove is not shown for clarity). Secure using the six No.4 x 10mm screws supplied Figure 8. 6.2 Gas connection. A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the elbow at the bottom front of the appliance.

  • Page 15: Operating The Stove

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8. OPERATING THE STOVE 8.1 Operation of the MANUAL CONTROL burner. 8.1.1 Pre-lighting checks. Ensure all the building work and flue sealing is complete. Ensure the deflector plate is fitted correctly. Ensure all the coals/logs are correctly placed. Ensure that the stove door is closed and secured.

  • Page 16: Operation Of The Remote Control (Rc) Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8.2 Operation of the REMOTE CONTROL (RC) burner. 8.2.1 Fitting batteries to the remote control handset. The remote control handset is battery powered. There is a 9 Volt ‘PP3’ size battery supplied. Remove the rear battery compartment cover from the remote control Handset handset.

  • Page 17: Lighting The Stove

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8.2.4 Lighting the stove. If closed open the isolating ‘T’ connector valve. Turn the ‘manual’ knob to the ON, full counterclockwise position. Simultaneously press and hold the ‘OFF’ and (large flame) buttons until a short acoustic signal confirms the start sequence has begun; MAN (Manual) Knob for manual release buttons.

  • Page 18: Inlet Pressure Check

    OWNER GUIDE 8.3 Inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 2 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Ensure that the stove is turned OFF before removing the presure test point sealing screw.

  • Page 19: Flame Supervision And Spillage Monitoring System

    OWNER GUIDE 9.2 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. The pilot unit incorporates a system that will automatically shut off the gas supply if the pilot flame goes out. Check that the system operates properly as follows: 1. Light the appliance. Set at the “HIGH” position and leave for one minute. 2a.

  • Page 20: Final Review

    OWNER GUIDE 10. FINAL REVIEW Final Review. Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. Advise the customer how to operate the appliance. Point out that lighting instruction details are on the information label attached to the burner at the bottom of the appliance.

  • Page 21: Servicing

    OWNER GUIDE 11. SERVICING This product uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.

  • Page 22: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE © GDC Group Ltd. 2015 Page 22...
  • Page 23 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Heading Page SAFETY OPERATING YOUR STOVE The Flame Sensing & Flue Blockage Safety System. Operating the MANUAL CONTROL burner To light the burner Operating the burner. Operating the REMOTE CONTROL burner Operating the stove WITH a REMOTE CONTROL handset Lighting the burner Adjusting flame height Adjusting to pilot only setting...

  • Page 24: Safety

    OWNER GUIDE SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS DON’T SMOKE. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES. DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF. TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE. OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS. IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A NEIGHBOURS PHONE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
  • Page 25 OWNER GUIDE Do always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm or pet animals. The cast iron top, front, rear and sides of this stove are considered to be working surfaces and so will become very hot when in use.

  • Page 26: Operating Your Stove

    OWNER GUIDE OPERATING YOUR STOVE PLEASE NOTE When operating your stove for the first time, some vapours may be given off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear after approximately twelve hours use.

  • Page 27: Operating The Burner

    OWNER GUIDE Operating the burner. When the pilot burner is operating properly, gradually turn the control knob anti-clockwise to 'HIGH' position. (Depress the knob slightly to get Pilot Viewing past the pilot ignition position). The main burner should now light. Depress the control knob slightly to release from the 'HIGH' position and turn back (clockwise) to 'LOW'.

  • Page 28: Operating The Remote Control Burner

    OWNER GUIDE Operating the REMOTE CONTROL (RC) BURNER. Operating the stove WITH the Remote Control Handset. Lighting the burner. If closed open the isolating ‘T’ connector valve. Turn the ‘manual’ knob to the ON, full counterclockwise position. Simultaneously press and hold the ‘OFF’ and (large flame) buttons until a short acoustic signal confirms the start sequence has begun;...

  • Page 29: Turning Off

    OWNER GUIDE Turning off. To turn the fire off press the ‘OFF’ button. After turning the fire off the remote control valve will return to its starting position. For this reason it is important to leave the appiance alone for a period of one (1) minute before attempting to relight. Operating the stove WITHOUT the Remote Control Handset.

  • Page 30: Gas Consumption

    OWNER GUIDE 8. Turn main valve knob to the full ‘ON' counterclockwise position. 9. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off” below and call the UK GDC Technical Helpline on 0844 879 35 88 or in the Republic of Ireland on 01 842 8222.

  • Page 31: Fitting The Ceramic Fuel Effect

    OWNER GUIDE FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide. The installer may have attached it to this guide or placed it inside. It is important that the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is followed correctly. If replacing the ceramic fuel effect, where a new guide is supplied, follow the installer and owner guide supplied with the replacement fuel effect.

  • Page 32: Regular Maintenance

    OWNER GUIDE Regular maintenance. In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency, it is essential that the flue is kept clear of any form of obstruction. In the United Kingdom it is the law that a landlord must have any gas appliance, flue and pipework which is situated in a tenant’s premises checked for safety at least every twelve months by a competent person (In the UK a GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer, Outside of the UK a REGISTERED GAS INSTALLER engineer).

  • Page 33: Standard Waranty & Terms

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