Paragon Slimline 2 Slide, Slimline 2 Slide Low User Instructions

SECTION ONE

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 jceramic 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 SLlMLlNE 2 Slide is a decorative fuel effect appliance with a radiant heat
conserver box for improved efficiency.

• This appliance is intended for decorative purposes.

• The PARAGON SLlMLlNE 2 Slide is designed and tested to the requirements of the EN

509.

• The appliance is for use on Natural Gas only and should be installed by a competent
person i.e. CORGI-registered, in accordance with the GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION
AND USE) REGULATIONS.

• The chimney or flue (unless new or previously used with a gas appliance) should be
swept before installation if it has been used for solid fuel.

This appliance has a naked flame, as with all such fires it is recommended that a fireguard
should be used for the protection of children, the elderly and infirm. Fireguards should
conform to SS 6539 (1984) (Fireguards for use with solid fuel appliances).

SECTION ONE

The PARAGON SLlMLlNE 2 Slide incorporates a single gas control, which selects ignition
pilot, low or high settings. It is operated via a slide lever on the upper right hand side of the
appliance.

The appliance incorporates a safety device in the form of an Oxygen Depletion System,
which constantly monitors the oxygen in the room and will cause the fire to switch off if the
oxygen level reduces, for instance due to insufficient ventilation or a blocked flue.

If this regularly occurs do not attempt to relight the appliance until a qualified engineer has

checked it, the problem may not be due to lack of air or a defective flue.

SECTION TWO • •. "

THE FULL LIGHTING PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS: .

a. Push slide control lever down, as far as possible a clicking noise will be heard and pilot

will light, HOLD DOWN FIRMLY FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS.

b. Allow the lever to spring up the pilot light should remain alight and the main burner

should light on its low setting.

c. Should the pilot fail to light, pull the lever fully up to turn off the appliance, wait 3 minutes

and repeat the procedure (a &b). If the pilot does not light and no clicking noise is heard
replace the battery and try again.

d. After lighting the pilot flame and the main burner on its low setting the control lever may

be lifted until slight resistance is felt, this will put the burner on its high setting.

e. To completely extinguish the fire, pull the lever up past the resistance to its fullest extent.

The fire may be operated on either its low or high setting.

f. It is recommended that the appliance be operated on its high setting for a short period

before adjusting to the low setting.

g. BEFORE REQUESTING HELP SHOULD THE FIRE FAIL TO LIGHT, ENSURE A NEW

BATTERY IS FITTED

Note: - If the ignition fails the pilot can be lit with a taper or a
match held at the pilot head.
Remove fret for access and replace after lighting.
If the fire is extinguished for any reason wait 3 minutes before
reliting.

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SECTION THREE

It is important that all the coals, pebbles and moulded shapes are positioned as shown in these

instructions.

Two alternative Fuel Beds are available:-

A) COAL

B) PEBBLE

Identify the fuel bed and assemble as shown below

COAL FUEL BED
Some soot deposits will form on the coals, this is perfectly normal and adds to the
realism of the appliance.

USE ONL Y THE COALS PROVIDED AND NO ADDITIONAL COALS MUST ADDED.

The Loose coal set consists of: -

• Rear Matrix

• Front Matrix

• Loose Coals - 13 coal 'A' (Long Shape)
10 coal 'B' (Triangle shape)

LONG
SHAPE

TRIANGLE

SHAPE

• Ensure the rear matrix is in position as shown.

Positioned well back against the rear of the
appliance.

• Ensure the front Matrix is located behind the
burner fascia as shown.

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