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INST ALLA TION & USER INSTR UCTIONS All instructions must be handed to the user for saf ek eeping. Revision A - 08/07 Countr y(s) of destination - GB/IE L30 F AB P23 LINEAR, P23 CLASSIC L23 LINEAR, L23 CLASSIC MODELS W ALL MOUNTED HIGH EFFICIENCY GAS FIRE SMEG (UK) L TD 3 Milton Park Abingdon, Oxon O X14 4RN Phone: +44 (0)870 99 09 907 Fax : +4[...]
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L30 Fab P23 Linear P23 Classic L23 Linear L23 Classic © 2007 Smeg (UK) L TD Please note : Except where otherwise stated, all rights, including cop yright in the text, images and la y out of this booklet is owned by Smeg (UK) L TD . Y ou are not permit- ted to cop y or adapt an y of the content without the prior written permission of Smeg (UK) L TD[...]
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This appliance is a high efficiency , flueless catalytic flame effect gas fir e. It pro vides radiant and conv ected warmth both effi cient- ly and safel y utilising the latest type catalytic conv erter and burner technology . The appliance does not requir e a flue system of any type as the catal ytic conv erter cleans the flue products to pr ovide[...]
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If the appliance is to be sited near a disused or unserviceable fireplace served by a natural draught flue then the old flue mu st be sealed off. It will be necessar y to ventilate the old flue to pre v ent condensation and dampness forming, howe v er any air v ent use d to ventilate the old flue m ust not be sited within 500mm of this appliance. I[...]
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The appliance is designed to be v ersatile, and as such will operate correctly when exposed to normal gentle draughts experienced within the home. It is not r ecommended, howev er that the appliance be installed in ar eas wher e it is lik ely to be dir ectly expose d to persistent strong draughts, that ma y be generated by outside doors, windows, a[...]
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Remov e the outer packaging, remo ve an y instructions or fixing kits. Read ALL these instructions before continuing to unpack or install this a ppliance. Lift off the remaining packaging components and r emov e the contents of the bo x. Check that the components supplied corr elate with the component checklist. Please dispose of all the packaging [...]
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If the appliance is to be mounted on the inner leaf of a conv entional ca vity brick wall, or a solid wall, then the fibr e wall plugs and fixing scr ews pr ovided ma y be used. Depending on the condi- tion of the wall it ma y be necessary to use additional fixings. In this situation, an y additional fixings and wallplugs should be of the same size[...]
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Classic models : The control knob is located on the low er right hand side of the outer case.It is marked as shown in figur e 6; Linear models : The control knob is located on the low er right hand side of the outer case. It is marked as shown in figur e 7; Fab models : The contr ol knob is located on the low er right hand side of the outer case. I[...]
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Please note that the Linear and Classic models are supplied with a tinted glass facia assembly , which dif- fer in appearance when vie wed fr om the fr ont, simi- larly the F ab model is supplied with a metal facia, ho we ver the method of attachment to the appliance, for all frame designs, is the same . All models : Remov e the facia panel fr om a[...]
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All models : Firstly , r emov e the decorative frame/glass facia assembly as described in section 8.3. Remove the inner glass panel, and disconnect the gas connection inside appliance. The gas connections to the gas valve can no w be released. Detach the burner front co v er plate by r emoval of the four retaining scr e ws (as shown in figur e 9, s[...]
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It is recommended that the catal ysts are inspected f or signs of damage and dirt during routine servicing procedures. The expect- ed life of the catalysts is in excess of 11,000 hours (10 y ears of normal use). After this time the catalysts should be replaced . If there ar e an y deposits of dirt or soot on the catalyst they should be cleaned with[...]
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Fire sparks but pilot does not light No gas to fir e, check isolators are open. Pipe work blockage, clean out. Air not fully purged, r e purge supply or wait longer . Spark earthing to metal work, reset ga p corr ectly . Block ed pilot, clean out internally . Pilot lights but then goes out Sev er e restriction in gas suppl y: clear obstruction. Fau[...]
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Section Content P age No 1.0 Important Notes 1 2.0 Clearances to Combustibles 1 3.0 V entilation & Room Size 2 4.0 Operating Instructions 3 5.0 Combustion Monitoring System 3 6.0 Cleaning 3 7.0 Ser vicing 4 8.0 List of Replacement Parts 4 9.0 Installation Details 4 10.0 Ser vice Histor y 4 The installation and Ser vicing of this fir e MUST only[...]
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Clearances to combustible materials Combustible materials are def ined as wood, fabrics, or other materials likel y to combust if exposed to flame. Generally , an y mate- rial, which is lik ely to discolour , melt or misshape when exposed to moderate heat, should be consider ed as a combustible mate- rial or surface. Clearance to the sides of the a[...]
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Classic models : The control knob is located on the low er right hand side of the outer case.It is marked as shown in figur e 6; Linear models : The control knob is located on the low er right hand side of the outer case. It is marked as shown in figur e 7; Fab models : The contr ol knob is located on the low er right hand side of the outer case. I[...]
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The appliance should be check ed on an annual basis to ensur e it is w orking safely and that ther e is no excessiv e build up of so ot. The frequency of service will depend on usage , but MUST be carried out at least once annually . Ser vicing must be carried out b y a competent person, such as a CORGI register ed installer . The Installation inst[...]