Focal Point Fuego - 16.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Pilot Ignition and Flame Issues; Operational Faults and Smells

REMOVING TTHE FFIREBOX
Remove the burner unit as previously described. Uncoil the fixing kit cables from the rear of the firebox, remove
the screwed nipples and tensioning adjusters. The firebox can now be withdrawn from the opening and outwards
onto the protected hearth.
Inspect the fireplace opening for debris, and if excessive rectify the flue before proceeding further. Check the seal
around the fireframe and replace if necessary. Refitting of the firebox is described in the relevant section.
TROUBLESHOOTING GGUIDE
Fire ssparkss bbut ppilot ddoess nnot lligght
No gas to fire, check isolators are open.
Pipework blockage, clean out.
Air not fully purged, repurge supply or wait longer.
Spark earthing to metal work, reset gap correctly.
Blocked pilot, clean out internally.
Pilot lligghtss bbut tthen ggoess oout
Severe restriction in gas supply, clear obstruction.
Faulty thermocouple, replace pilot unit.
Hold control knob in for longer.
Check control spindle does not foul front panel of firebowl.
Fire ddoess nnot sspark aat ppilot
HT lead detached, refit.
Spark gap too large or small, reset correctly.
Faulty piezo unit, replace.
Debris shorting out electrode, clean.
Fire rrunss ffor aa ttime aand tthen ccutss ooff
Excessive room draught or flue pull, rectify.
Loose or faulty thermocouple, rectify.
ODS system in operation.
Firebox grommet seal not fitted, rectify.
Lint in pilot aeration hole, clean thoroughly internally.
Pilot fflame sshrinkss wwhen ffire iiss oon hhiggh
Poor gas flow to fire, check pressure with fire on high.
If pressure is low, remove any restriction in pipework or valve.
Check all isolators are adequately sized and fully open.
Check meter pressure is adequate.
Air leak under base of firebox, rectify.
Lint in pilot aeration hole, clean thoroughly internally.
Fire ssmellss wwhen ffirsst llit oor iin uusse
Newness smell from brand new appliance.
Spillage occurring. Carry out spillage test and rectify any problems.
Low temperature sealants or combustible materials used in incorrect
position.
Air leak under base of firebox, rectify.
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