COMMISSIONING
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COMMISSIONING
1.1 To commission:
•Check the soundness of seals, castings and joints
(Convector box flange and flue gather)
•Check the operation of the air controls
1.2 Now carry out a final smoke draw test:
•Firstwarmingthefluewithablowlamp,orsimilar,for
about 10 minutes
•Placeasmokepelletonthecentreofthefirebox,with
the air controls open
Smoke should now be drawn up the flue and be seen to
exit from the flue terminal.
•Completetestwithalldoorsandwindowsclosedinthe
room where the appliance is fitted
•Ifthereareanyextractorfansinadjacentrooms,thetest
must be repeated with the fans running on maximum and
interconnecting doors open
•Checktheeffectofceilingfansduringthetest
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
•When the appliance reaches operating condition carry
out a spillage test with a smoke match or pellet around the
opening
1.3 If excessive spillage occurs:
•Allow the appliance to cool and re-check the flue system
and ventilation
1.7 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
•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