Paragon FOCUS RS 18 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

INCLUDES

User, Maintenance, Service, and Installation

Instructions

FOCUS RS 18 Manual Version

Keep this booklet for service log and future reference

For use in Great Britain and Ireland.

Literature NO 5674 (ISS 5)

IMPORTANT

This appliance is guaranteed for 12 months subject to conditions. The 5 year extended parts

warranty will only be valid if the annual service recommended in this manual has been

completed and appliance has been registered online.

Contents

EXTENDED FIVE YEAR PARTS WARRANTY .................... 2

Benchmark Scheme ..................................................... 3

SECTION ONE Important Information (user

information) ................................................................ 5

SECTION TWO Introduction (user instructions) ......... 7

SECTION THREE Operation (user instructions) ........... 7

SECTION FOUR Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying (user

instructions) ................................................................. 8

SECTION FIVE Replacement Parts (installation

instructions) ............................................................... 12

SECTION SIX Appliance Data (installation

instructions) ............................................................... 13

SECTION SEVEN Regulations and Warnings

(installation instructions) .......................................... 14

SECTION EIGHT Siting the Appliance (installation

instructions) ............................................................... 15

SECTION NINE Preparing the Appliance for

Installation (installation instructions) ...................... 16

SECTION TEN To Install the Appliance (installation

instructions) ............................................................... 17

SECTION ELEVEN Assemble the Appliance

(installation instructions) .......................................... 21

SECTION TWELVE Check Operation of Fire

(installation instruction)............................................ 22

SECTION THIRTEEN Instruct and Advise the Customer

(installation instructions) .......................................... 22

SECTION FOURTEEN Maintenance Instructions

(maintenance instructions) ....................................... 23

BALANCED FLUE GAS FIRE COMMISSIONING

CHECKLIST .................................................................. 26

SERVICE RECORD ........................................................ 27

EXTENDED FIVE YEAR PARTS
WARRANTY

In order to validate your extended 5 years parts
warranty please read the Benchmark Scheme on the
opposite page and ensure your installer has filled in the
appropriate checklist.

This in no way reduces your statutory rights

Your warranty commences from the date of purchase
and you must retain your receipt or invoice as proof of
a purchase date.

THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES
GLASS AND SOFT REFRACTORY COMPONENTS, THE BULB
AND ANY BATTERIES.

Terms and Conditions

1. The appliance must be installed by a GAS SAFE
registered person.

2. The appliance must be used in accordance with
the user’s instructions.

3. The appliance must be serviced annually by a GAS
SAFE registered person.

4. The benchmark and service log must be correctly
filled out and the record of annual services must be up
to date and supported by receipts in each case.

5. This warranty is not transferable and relates to the
original installation only.

6. The appliance has not been subjected to misuse or
accident or been modified or repaired by any
person other than the authorised employee or
authorised representative of Charlton and Jenrick
Ltd.

7. The registration form must be returned within 1
month of purchase.

Technical Help Desk 01952 200 444

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Benchmark Scheme

Charlton and Jenrick Ltd is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of
installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing
to optimise safety, efficiency and performance. Benchmark is managed and promoted by the Heating and Hotwater
Industry Council. For more information and the full code of practice please visit www.centralheating.co.uk

Please ensure that the installer has fully completed the Benchmark Checklist on the inside back pages of the installation
instructions supplied with the product and that you have signed it to say that you have received a full and clear
explanation of its operation. The installer is legally required to complete a commissioning checklist as a means of
complying with the appropriate Building Regulations (England and Wales).

All installations must be notified to Local Area Building Control either directly or through a Competent Persons Scheme.
A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer who should, on receipt, write the
Notification Number on the Benchmark Checklist.

This product should be serviced regularly to optimise its safety, efficiency and performance. The service engineer
should complete the relevant Service Record on the Benchmark Checklist after each service.

The Benchmark Checklist will be required in the event of any warranty.

It is a requirement that the gas fire is installed and commissioned to the manufacturer’s instructions and the data fields
on the commissioning checklist completed in full.

To instigate the guarantee, the gas fire needs to be registered with the manufacturer within one month of the
installation.

To maintain the guarantee, it is essential that the gas fire is serviced annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The
service details should be recorded on the Benchmark Service Interval Record and left with the householder.

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Installer information required to register for the extended warranty

Name:

Date of installation:

Gas safe number:

Important

For future reference we suggest you record the following details here, and keep the receipt as proof of purchase.
This information may be asked for when you contact the helpdesk.

MODEL:

Paragon RS 18 Manual Version

Serial No.

This information can be found on the label attached to the packaging and on the data badge, which is located on
the base of the appliance behind the control cover.

Retailer Name:

Address:

Date Of Purchase:

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SECTION ONE Important Information (user information)

Consumer protection information

As manufacturers and suppliers of heating products, we take every care, as far as is reasonably practicable, that these
products are so designed and constructed as to meet the general safety requirement when properly used and installed.
To this end, our products are thoroughly tested and examined before despatch.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Any alteration that is not approved by the appliance manufacturer could invalidate the approval
of the appliance, operation of the warranty and could affect your statutory rights.

Health and safety notice
Important

This appliance could contain some of the materials, indicated below, that could be interpreted as being injurious to
health and safety. It is the users / installers responsibility to ensure that the necessary personal protective clothing is
worn when handling these materials, see below for information.

Artificial Fuels, Mineral Wool, Insulation Material, Refractory/Ceramic Fibres, Glass Yarn - may be harmful if inhaled,
may be irritating to skin, eyes, nose and throat.

When handling avoid inhaling and contact with skin or eyes. Use disposable gloves, facemasks and eye protection.
After handling wash hands and other exposed parts. If a vacuum is used for cleaning the coals or cleaning after servicing
/ installation it is recommended that it be of the type fitted with a HEPA filter.

Disposal of refractory/ceramic materials. To keep dust to a minimum these materials should be securely wrapped in

polythene and be clearly labelled ‘RCF waste’. These materials are not classified as ‘hazardous waste’ and should be

disposed of at a site licensed for the disposal of industrial waste.

 The PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 is an inset room sealed decorative fuel-effect gas appliance.
 The PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 is available in Natural Gas (G20 @ 20 mbar) The marking (G20 for natural gas)

on the packaging and the data badge specify the gas for which the appliance has been factory set. Note:
These appliances should only be used on the appropriate gas specified. They are not suitable for
conversion from one gas to the other.

 The PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 must not be installed into a natural draught flue or chimney.
 Failure to install appliance correctly could lead to prosecution.

In GB (Great Britain), the appliance must be installed and serviced by a competent person i.e. GAS SAFE registered, in
accordance with the GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND USE) REGULATIONS, The Building Regulations (or The Building
Regulations (Scotland) or The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland)) and The Current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, if
appropriate.

In IE (Ireland), the appliance must be installed and serviced by a competent person and installed in accordance with
the current edition of I.S.813 Domestic Gas Installation, the current Building Regulations and the current ETCI rules
for electrical installation, if appropriate.

 The PARAGON FOCUS RS18 does not require a chimney, but must be installed against an outside wall.

 It is important that the flue terminal is regularly checked and kept clear at all times.
 If the terminal is accessible to people (i.e. less than 2m above a walkway, balcony etc.) the

terminal guard must be fitted to prevent access to the flue outlet, which becomes hot when
the fire is in use.

 All combustible material must be removed from behind the fire and fire trim.

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 As the PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 is a room sealed appliance (i.e. air for the combustion process is taken from

outside the room) no purpose built ventilation is requires.

 The PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 is designed and tested to meet the requirements of the European Standard EN

613.

 Although the PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 is fitted with a glass front which acts as a dress guard it is strongly

recommended that a fireguard should be used for the protection of children, the elderly or infirm. Fireguards
should conform to B. S. 6539 (1984) (Fireguards for use with solid fuel appliance).

 The slot located at the top of the PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 are the hot air outlets and as such must not be

obstructed in any way (particularly by clothes or other combustibles). In addition the base of the appliance
should not be obstructed by such items as this may adversely affect the performance of the appliance.

 Care should be taken to prevent any damage being caused to surrounding soft furnishings or decoration. Many

wall coverings may become discoloured if placed too close to the appliance, it is strongly recommended that
any proposed wall covering intended for use immediately above the appliance should be tested in the hottest
position (immediately above) first. Run the fire on high over a few days

 The first time you light your new appliance a smell may occur due to its new condition. This is quite normal

and will soon disappear after a few hours use at maximum setting (open a window until the smell disappears).

 The appliance MUST NOT be used if the glass panel is not correctly fitted or if this panel is cracked or broken.
 Any debris should be cleaned from the appliance. A vacuum cleaner can be used but only after all the loose

coals have been removed.

 Prior to removing or cleaning the fuel bed components refer to the ‘Health and Safety Notice’ located on

page 3 of this booklet.

 The appliance should be serviced annually by a competent person i.e. a Gas Safe registered engineer in

accordance with these instructions.

 The glass or any part of the appliance MUST NOT be cleaned or wiped whilst the appliance is HOT, to do so

could be dangerous and may damage the paintwork of the appliance.

 The cast fire front or Fascia casing MUST BE positioned in front of the fire whilst it is burning.
 A where a fire front (fret) is used with this appliance it must conform to the following:
 It must be made from non-combustible material.
 Its general construction should enable it to stand firmly across the full width of the burner.
 The design of the fire front (fret)

must have a removable ashtray
cover (lower section).

 The ash tray cover must have cut

outs and or holes which provide
ventilation to the underside of the
burner.

 The effective area of ventilation

through the ash tray cover must be
greater than 1365mm2 (2.12 sq.
ins.)

Effective Ventilation
1365mm2 MINIMUM

REMOVABLE COVER

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SECTION TWO Introduction (user instructions)

 The PARAGON FOCUS RS 18 is an inset room sealed live fuel-effect gas appliance designed for use in

locations that do not have a conventional chimney. The appliance must be installed against an outside wall
because the air to support combustion is taken from the outside and the products of combustion are
expelled to the outside.

 The appliance incorporates a safety device in the form of a FLAME SUPERVISION DEVICE, which constantly

monitors the flame and will cause the gas to be switched off if the flames are extinguished for any reason.
THIS DEVICE MUST NOT BE OVERRIDDEN. If this situation occurs on a regular basis have the appliance
checked by a qualified engineer. The problem may be due to a blocked or restricted flue.

 Before removing the fret, trim, glass or fuel bed for cleaning the fire should be turned off, and left to cool

down.

 NOTE: In use some discoloration of the components will take place in the combustion box, this is normal, but

can be kept to a minimum if the coals are placed correctly (i.e. after cleaning). See Section 4.

 As with all heating appliances certain areas (Working Surfaces) become very hot when the appliance is in

use. Only the ashpan knob and the gas control knob should be touched when the fire is being used.

SECTION THREE Operation (user instructions)

Do not use this appliance without the glass panel fitted, or if this panel is cracked or broken.

WARNING: If the burner or pilot is extinguished for any reason, do not attempt to re-light
the pilot for at least three minutes.

 If outing issue continues remove the pilot shield (refer to section twelve on page 22 for how to remove pilot

shield)

LIGHTING THE FIRE

The pilot can be left on or the pilot can be extinguished and relit each time the fire is used.

The appliance Control Knob is positioned behind the fret or fascia panel.

The full lighting procedure for MANUAL VERSION is as follows: -

A. Push knob in as far as possible on gas control.
B. Turn knob anti-clockwise until a click is heard. The knob will stop at the position marked

' '

and a spark

should be seen at the tip of the ignition probe. At the same time the pilot flame should light. KEEP THE KNOB

PRESSED IN FOR 20 SECONDS. Should the pilot fail to light, turn the control knob clockwise to the

' '

position, wait 3 minutes, and repeat the procedure.

C. After lighting the pilot flame the control knob should be allowed to spring out slightly. This will allow you to

turn the knob further anti-clockwise to the position marked

' '

. The pilot flame should then ignite the main

fire.

D. It is possible to adjust the height of the flames by turning the control knob between the positions marked

' '

and

' '

. Note that the knob 'latches' in position at either end of this movement and must be pushed in

slightly before it can be turned.

E. To turn the fire off, depress the knob slightly and turn it to the

' '

position.

F. To completely extinguish the fire, depress the knob slightly and turn to

' '

the position.

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SECTION FOUR Cleaning & Fuel Bed Laying (user instructions)

Warning: -Before you clean any part of the appliance ensure that the appliance is switched off and cold.

CLEANING: DECORATIVE TRIM

 The Decorative finish of the trim is coated with a high temperature lacquer, it should be wiped with a soft,

clean, dry, cloth only.

 The trim should be removed for cleaning. The fret should be removed before removing the trim, which is held

in place by four magnets.

CLEANING: BLACK PAINTED SURFACES

 These surfaces should be dusted regularly and any marks removed with a soft cloth.
 Abrasive or chemical cleaner should never be used.

CLEANING: GLASS PANEL

From time to time it may be necessary to clean the glass panel.

We recommend you use a Ceramic Hob Cleaner (brands such as HOB BRITE and VITRO CLEN have been found to be
acceptable) these are available from most leading Supermarkets.

Remove the glass panel as follows:

 Remove ash pan cover and fret.
 Remove decorative trim (held in place with four magnets).
 Slacken but do not remove the 2 nuts securing the bottom glass frame.
 Remove the 2 nuts located down each side.
 While supporting the glass panel, remove the 2 nuts securing the top of the glass frame, slide the glass out

gently.

 Lay the glass panel down on a flat working surface on top of an old opened newspaper with the side to be

cleaned uppermost take care not to erase the dot printing in the cleaning process.

Follow the Instructions on the Hob Cleaner Bottle.

On stubborn stains (where the appliance has been used for a long period without glass panel being cleaned), use a
new Brillo Pad well wetted with the Hob cleaner applied directly to it.

Ensure all the residues of the cleaner are removed with a damp cloth and the glass panel is completely dry before
fitting to the appliance.

Note: - If the fuel bed has not been placed correctly, causing the gas flame to contact the glass this may result in
glass staining that cannot be removed by cleaning.

Re-assemble in reverse order ensuring the seal is compressed evenly at the top and bottom

Re-fit the top outlet grill before re-fitting the trim and fret and before re-lighting.

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CLEANING AND REPLACING Fuel Bed Parts

Important: - Refer to the ‘Health & Safety Notice located on page 3 of this booklet before cleaning or replacing
any refractory material.

Use only the Fuel Bed part provided NO OTHER FUEL BED PARTS SHOULD BE ADDED to the appliance

If any Fuel Bed Parts are broken then they must be replaced before the appliance is used.

Note:- There are two possible fuel bed arrangements

COAL or PEBBLE

Please check the label on the appliance carton to ensure you have the correct fuel bed

The fuel bed parts are delicate and should be handled with great care.

The loose part should be removed for cleaning. They can be brushed very gently with a soft brush to remove dust or
any deposits.

A vacuum cleaner may only be used after all the
loose coals have been removed.

COAL BED LAYOUT

The Coal set as shown consists of:

 Rear Matrix
 Front Matrix
 Eighteen Individual Coals
 4 off “A” Shaped
 14 off “B” Shaped

The Rear Matrix is located so that it fits behind the burner (ensure it is not placed over the burner)

The Front Matrix is located as shown in front of the burner

.