RF1500 Timber Frame Installation Instructions
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1. 150mm Stainless Steel inner flue 200mm Galvanized outer flue Firebox and flue should be secured by fixing with seismic strapping and or brackets to framing 150 Selected mantle piece Refer to mantle clearances for more information N ae X t S N toe Mantle Clearances Finishing Trim Non Combustible Hearth to be provided Height of hearth may vary but in all cases ensure firebox to remain at the same level 25mm Min f Min depth 440mm of hearth or above Suitable Gas supply will be required at right hand rear corner of timber frame cavity Piping to be reduced down to 10mm copper pipe at fireplace location and left with a coil of approx 1 metre to feed into firebox aoao 4 Hearth measured 300mm 7 l ae from face of firebox Allow Firebox positioned Framing above Finishing Trim additional depth of hearth to a eae dashed rear of selected wall linin2. NOTE The Real Fire gas fireplace flue is required to be 900mm minimum above the roof line and the cowl requires a clearance of 2000mm minimum to all sides Title Real Fires Flue Termination Requirements Dwg No Scale N T S Date 01 05 06 em ACAD Rev near FIR ES Real Fires Log and Coal Layout This drawing is a typical example of the log and coal layout on a Real Fire 800 The layout is basically the same for all models with logs and coals decreased or increased in width to suit the size of fire The pilot ignition assembly has been omitted from the drawing It is important to ensure that the logs and coals are not too tightly placed as this will affect heat output Do not place Logs and Coals close to the pilot and ensure that the burner lights easily and flame travels easily across the burner Reposition if required
3. 1570 10mm 10mm 1590mm 7 Title Dwg No Model RF1500 into Timber Framing Scale Date Drawn Rev REAL 110 A3 01 05 06 AR CAD i Installation must meet requirements of NZS5261 400mm Min 675mm to top of trim PT UU 150 1 Fan and electric on off option if selected Electrical supply will be required preferably on left side of fireplace Switches to be outside of cavity framing 150mm Stainless Steel inner flue 200mm Galvanized outer flue Mi Insulation kit Selected finish to Concrete Masonry Firebox positioned centrally and flange around firebox opening is left forward of the masonry wall by the depth of the selected lining 150 Selected mantle piece Refer to mantle clearances for more information at a X gt N e Mantle Clearances Finishing Trim Non Combustible Hearth to be provided Height of hearth may vary but in all cases ensure firebox to remain at the sam
4. 250mm Stainless Steel inner flue 300mm Galvanized outer flue A l Y piece l a a O O oD g 150mm Stainless _ m Steel inner flue 150mm Stainless Steel inner flue 200mm Galvanized outer flue 200mm Galvanized outer flue a Timber lintel fixed at 1200mm min height to allow for installation of firebox Oo O 745 S 25mm Min 25mm Min 2x 150 200 45 Flue offsets 2x 150 200 45 Flue offsets Firebox and flue should be secured by fixing with o seismic strapping and or brackets to masonry Insulation kit Insulation kit Suitable Gas supply will be Suitable Gas supply will be required at right hand rear corner of Concrete Masonry cavity Piping to be reduced required at right hand rear corner of Concrete Masonry cavity Piping to be reduced requirements of NZS5261 N SS SSS 551 Allow an opening of 1200mm for installation The method of installation is as per timber frame installations 240 170 1 Selected finish to al Concrete Masonry SS SS I p E E Firebox positioned gt centrally and flange around firebox opening is left aa forward of the masonry s wall by the depth of the selected lining EX K KX ae AS E lt z Conve
5. Once the firebox is in place ensure it is level Usually the firebox is positioned centrally and so that the flange around the firebox opening 1s left forward of the timber framing by 10mm this is to allow for giboard to be fixed behind the flange From the positioned firebox the flue can be assembled The flue is in 1200mm lengths with both inner and outer flue Each flue length has a crimped end to join tightly to the next length Each joint must be securely fixed by at least three stainless steel rivets The firebox has a spigot for the flue to locate over The flue lengths should be installed with the crimped end facing up The Firebox and flue should be secured by fixing with seismic strapping and or brackets to framing Flue bends are available from Real Fires if the flue needs to be offset Appropriate weatherproof roof flashing chimney capping must be used to comply with NZS 5261 Once the installation of the firebox and flue is complete the building work around the fireplace can continue A timber cross frame is usually fixed above the firebox for gib fixing This must be at least 25mm from the firebox The firebox will have two electrical leads from the rear of the firebox All fireboxes are pre wired for the electrical options Fan and Electric On Off The leads are approximately 1 2m long and are intended to be connected by an electrician to a switch positioned facing the room preferably on the left hand side of the fireplace ca
6. Real Fires Standard Range installation instructions Model 1500 INSTALLATION INTO TIMBER FRAMING AND NEW MASONRY BLOCK CONSTRUCTION New Masonry Block The following instructions are for installation into timber frame The method of installation is the same for New Masonry Block See Masonry Block Drawing Ventilation Ventilation to the room that houses the fire must meet the requirements of NZS5261 Framing Details Prior to installation timber framing needs to be provided to suit the selected Real Fire See installation drawing Hearth A non combustible Hearth must be provided in front of the Real Fire unless the flooring in front of the fire is non combustible The minimum size 1s 300mm out from the fire and 150mm each side wider than the fire Height of fire from floor It is important to confirm the height the fire is to be installed from the floor level This is usually the hearth height For example 1f the hearth is 100mm high then the fire needs to be installed 100mm high note some elevated installations specify the fire higher than the hearth Once the height is confirmed a platform needs to be built to support the firebox The platform can be of timber construction It needs to be sturdy and level Gas Supply A suitable gas supply needs to be provided at the right hand rear corner of the timber frame cavity The pipe sizing should be calculated to supply gas to suit the megajoule rating of the fire See rating chart The gas s
7. cted ss Heat ss z ee gt N on Ps oe Se 5 Ss eS Radiant Ss Heat Ss SSS ee Non Combustible Hearth to es be provided Height of hearth Ss may vary but in all cases es ensure firebox to remain at lt the same level of hearth or es m above l rs lt 2 Air Se J Se 3 a SSS l SS SS SS Sa 300mm Min 415mm Firebox Hearth Allow additional depth for offset of flue down to 10mm copper pipe at fireplace location and left with a coil of approx 1 71 metre to feed into firebox down to 10mm copper pipe at fireplace location and left with a coil of approx 1 metre to feed into firebox Fan and electric on off option if selected Electrical supply will be required preferably on left side of fireplace Switches to be outside of cavity framing 1570 Raised level platform 10mm 1590mm Hearth measured 300mm Title Dwg No Sait ak ats Model RF1500 into New Masonry Block aa rear of selected wall linings Scale Date Drawn Rev L EI rm ES 1 10 A3 01 05 06 AXAD 200mm Min 2000mm Min 900mm Min gt A 200mm Min 2000mm Min 900mm Min a
8. e level of hearth or above Suitable Gas supply will be required at right hand rear corner of Concrete Masonry cavity Piping to be reduced down to 10mm copper pipe at fireplace location and left with a coil of approx 1 metre to feed into firebox If complete chimney and cavity is constructed from blockwork then a single skin flue may be utilized Firebox and flue should be secured Concrete masonry above o dashed Allow an opening of 1200mm for installation The method of installation is as per timber frame installations Finishing Trim 150 415mm Firebox Allow additional depth for offset of flue by fixing with seismic strapping and or brackets to masonry 2x 150 200 45 Flue offsets Hearth measured 300mm af 300mm Min Hearth ae from face of firebox Allow additional depth of hearth to rear of selected wall linings Non Combustible Hearth to be provided Height of hearth may 1570 10mm 1590mm 10mm a 90 1610mm to outside of trim sal vary but in all cases ensure firebox to remain at the same level of hearth or above Title Model RF1500 into New Masonry Block Scale Date Drawn 110 A3 01 05 06 AM AD Rev Dwg No Installation must meet
9. gs left forward of the timber framing by 10mm to 150 150 S allow for internal lining 77 7A K fixing Non Combustible Hearth to be N provided Height of hearth may 1570 vary but in all cases ensure firebox to remain at the same 10mm inoin 10mm level of hearth or above a 90 1610mm to outside of trim 90 A i Title Dwg No Model RF1500 into Timber Framing Scale Date Rev 1 10 A3 01 05 06 Drawn AD AD aea rines requirements of NZS5261 Installation must meet 25mm Meee Timber lintel fixed at 1200mm min height to allow for installation of firebox Yo 150mm Stainless Steel inner flue 200mm Galvanized outer flue Timber cross frame to be fixed above after installation of firebox for 240 gt internal lining fixing Finishing Trim Convected Heat 1200mm Min Radiant Heat 25mm Min BS ESS EEE S VO io Min SEK AAAA XK CO 0900S O O O TOY O O 7 AN 300mm Min 7 Non Combustible Hearth to be provided Height of hearth may vary but in all cases ensure firebox to remain at the same level of hearth or above Hearth measured 300mm 440mm Min Platform from face
10. ht flue no bends The flue cowl should be no lower than 900mm vertically from the roof line and a 2 metre horizontal clearance from any part of the building see cowl clearance drawing Flue and Cowl Size Real Fire 650 150mm inner flue 200mm outer flue 150 200 Cowl Real Fire 700 150mm inner flue 200mm outer flue 150 200 Cowl Real Fire 800 200mm inner flue 250mm outer flue 200 250 Cowl Real Fire 900 200mm inner flue 250mm outer flue 200 250 Cowl Real Fire 1000 200mm inner flue 250mm outer flue 200 250 Cowl Real Fire 1200 250mm inner flue 300mm outer flue 250 300 Cowl The Real Fire 1500 has Two Flues There are two flue spigots on top of the insulation kit Two 150mm 200mm x 1200mm long sections of flue are connected to the spigots The two flues are then connected to a special Y piece this is a transition to join the two flues into one From the Y piece a single 250 300mm flue kit is used with a 250 300 cowl Installation instructions Firstly the firebox and flue are installed and then the burner 1s installed The burner may be installed at a later date when all the construction work is complete and the hearth is in place The firebox is placed on the platform provided and the gas pipe is pushed through the hole at the right hand rear of the firebox RH from the front of the fire This pipe is to be connected to the burner but may be left sealed if the burner is to be installed later Leave enough pipe to connect the burner
11. is will affect the heat output The flame picture and radiant glow is better when there is good spacing between the coals L P G Burner The L P G burner is a flat steel burner This burner is supplied with a bag of coarse vermiculite spread this thinly 5 to 10mm over the surface of the burner Follow instructions for coal placement as with Natural Gas burner Optional Electric On Off Option If the burner is fitted with an electric on off solenoid there will be an electrical lead with a connector plug in the base of the fire The plug connects to the solenoid The electrical lead should be connected to a wall switch by an electrician The burner will not operate without the solenoid on Commissioning of the Burner Turn the control knob to ignite the pilot this may take several attempts until air has been purged Once the pilot is alight keep the control knob depressed for about 20 seconds Then release and turn on the main burner Check that the flame travels easily across the burner and that coal placement does not affect ignition Re position coals if required Burner Gas pressure Check burner gas pressure from the test point on the burner supply pipe on the Natural Gas Model and on the injector elbow on the L P G model See appliance data badge for pressure settings Adjust the pressure at the regulator if required Check the fire is operating correctly and test for spillage of combustion products Fitting Trim to Fireb
12. of firebox Allow additional depth of hearth to rear of selected wall linings 250mm Stainless Steel inner flue 300mm Galvanized outer flue Y piece 25mm MN ay 25mm Min 4 Timber lintel fixed at 1200mm min height to allow for installation of firebox 745 25mm Min aaa Firebox and flue should be secured by fixing with seismic strapping and or brackets to framing Insulation kit Suitable Gas supply will be required at right hand rear corner of timber frame cavity Piping to be reduced down to 10mm copper pipe at fireplace location and left with a coil of approx 1 metre to feed into firebox Fan and electric on off option if selected Electrical supply will be required preferably on left side of fireplace Switches to be outside of cavity framing Raised level platform 1200mm Min 300 1200 25mm Min at 150mm Stainless Steel inner flue 200mm Galvanized outer flue f Insulation kit Suitable Gas supply will be required at right hand rear corner of timber frame cavity Piping to be reduced down to 10mm copper pipe at fireplace location and left with a coil of approx 1 metre to feed into firebox Varies Raised level platform
13. ox Fit the Stainless Steel or Black trim to the firebox The trim brackets are designed to hang over the flange on the front of the firebox The flange has provision to be moved slightly in or out to allow the bracket to fit The flange on each side of the firebox has a raised square near the base of the fire The Velcro pad is fixed to this by removing the backing from one side of the pad and pushing firmly in place Then remove backing from other side Repeat on opposite side Hang trim on brackets and check for level then push firmly onto Velcro pad Optional Fan If a fan has been selected with the fire it will be already fitted in the firebox at the factory It is controlled by a wall switch which should be fitted by an electrician There is no electrical switching within the fire and the wall switch is not supplied by Real Fires Once the installation is complete instruct the user on the operation of the fire and complete commissioning details in Real Fires user manual All installations must be Certified Installation must meet requirements of NZS5261 400mm Min 675mm to top of trim Fan and electric on off option if selected Electrical supply will be required preferably on left side of fireplace Switches to be outside of cavity framing 150 Insulation kit
14. upply should be reduced down to 10mm copper pipe at the fireplace location and left with a coil of approx Imetre to feed into the firebox Gas Rate Chart Model L P G Natural Gas 650 36 Mj Hr 38 Mj Hr 700 38 Mj Hr 40 Mj Hr 800 41 Mj Hr 43 Mj Hr 900 44 Mj Hr 46 Mj Hr 1000 53 Mj Hr 55 Mj Hr 1200 63 Mj Hr 65 Mj Hr 1500 70 Mj Hr 74 Mj Hr Electrical supply An electrical supply will be required for fires fitted with the optional Fan Set or Electric On Off This should be by means of a wall switch provided by an electrician located preferably at the left side of the fireplace Not inside the framing cavity See installation drawing for preferred location of switch Insulation Kit amp Timber Clearance When installed into timber framing the Real Fire must be installed with an insulation kit This must be ordered with the fire and fitted in the factory by Real Fires The insulation kit allows the firebox to be installed with minimal timber clearances 10mm clearance on sides of firebox and 25mm clearance from rear and top of firebox The timber clearance from the twin wall flue is also 25mm There is no requirement for any additional fireproof materials within the fireplace cavity providing minimum clearances are allowed Recessed firebox installation Standard wall linings are not suitable for recessed installation Please contact Real Fires for advice prior to installation Flue requirements The minimum flue height is 2 4 metres straig
15. vity See installation drawing Please ensure the electrical leads are not left behind the firebox and overlooked It is difficult to gain access once the giboard 1s fixed Timber surround If a timber surround is to be fitted ensure it complies with Real Fires minimum clearance dimensions See installation drawing Installation of Real Fires burner into firebox The burner is supplied boxed complete with firebox reflectors grate ash cover vermiculite logs amp coals To make the gas connection place the burner in the firebox so that the back of the burner is touching the firebox and it is positioned central The gas pipe should be bent into position amp marked for cutting Remove the burner cut the pipe and make a flare connection Re fit the burner into the firebox ensuring it is touching the back of the firebox Connect the gas pipe Test for soundness Remove plastic protective film from side reflectors Position reflectors each side of firebox and fit the front Grate onto the brackets at the front of the burner The Grate holds the reflectors in place Natural Gas Burner Fill the burner tray with the vermiculite supplied ensuring the burner tube 1s completely covered Lay logs and coals on top of the vermiculite as shown in the Log coal layout drawing Note that the shelf at the back of the burner is also used Do not place coals or logs close to the pilot It is important that the coals are not too tightly placed as th
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