Commissioning; Commissioning The Stove; Checklist & Hand Over To Customer - Arada i400-S3 Installation Manual

Cassette Stove Installation Guide

4. COMMISSIONING

4.1 Commissioning The Stove

Before handing over the installation to the customer, it is a requirement under Document J
(of the Building Regulations for England & Wales) that the appliance is lit and the function
of the chimney system is checked for satisfactory operation.
The following points, should be followed:
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Replace any removed external / internal components from the appliance.
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Check the door alignment and catch operation, along with sealing properties.
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Check the operation of all the air controls.
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Check all joints are sealed.
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Clean the outside of the cold appliance with a lint free cloth or shoe brush to prevent
any stains or dirt being burnt on.
Next carry out a final smoke draw test:
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Warm the flue with a blowlamp or similar for about 10 minutes.
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Place a smoke pellet on the centre of the grate, with the air controls open.
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Close the door. Smoke should be drawn up the flue and be seen to exit from the flue
terminal.
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Complete test with all doors and windows closed in the room where the appliance is
fitted.
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If there are any extractor fans in adjacent rooms the test must be repeated with the
fans running on maximum and with interconnecting doors open.
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If fitted, check the effect of ceiling fans during the test.
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If excessive spillage occurs, allow the appliance to cool and re-check
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Measure the flue draught, which should read 12—20 pa or 0.12 to 0.2 mbar.
4.2 Checklist & Hand Over To Customer
Complete the checklist on page 27 after completing section 4.1 above.
Explain the following to the customer:
1) The correct operation of the appliance, with attention to the correct fuels and air
control settings, together with suitable fuels for when the appliance is fitted in a
smoke control area.
2) The user is aware of the CO alarm and function.
3) Safe use, using protective gloves and use of fireguard, when children, elderly or
infirm person are near to appliance.
4) Regular maintenance, riddling of ash and removal. Also regular chimney sweeping
and inspection of flue and appliance.
5) Changes in weather may effect the performance of the appliance.
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Cassette Stove Installation Guide — BK605 Rev 05