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1. Customer 6 0 Unpacking the Appliance 13 0 Servicing 6 1 Component Checklist 13 1 Cleaning the Ceramics 7 0 Installing the Burner 13 2 Removing the Burner 8 0 Fuel Bed Layout 13 3 Servicing the Burner 9 0 Fire Front 13 4 Pilot Assembly 10 0 Testing amp Commissioning 13 5 Replacing the Batteries Remote Control Models 11 0 Operating the fire Manual Models 14 0 Troubleshooting Guide 11 1 Operating the fire Remote Models User Instructions Oo AUAUNA A AH HR W W W o dWOON DA AA AW AW e This appliance is an Inset Decorative Fuel Effect appliance which provides radiant warmth utilising the latest type burner technology e The fire is designed to suit various types of fireplaces and natural draught flues as detailed in this manual e The appliance must be installed by a competent person in accordance with Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations 1998 It is strongly recommended that a GAS SAFE registered engineer be used for this purpose e Read all these instructions before commencing installation e This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force and used only in a sufficiently ventilated space e The appliance is designed for installation on to a non combustible hearth of at least 300mm depth e This appliance is factory set for operation on the gas type and at the pressure stated on the appliance data plate e In the event of gas leakage from the appliance the gas supply must be turned off at the nearest is2. blow clear Release the screw through the supporting leg and lift assembly clear The injector pipe can now be checked for debris Remove the nut retaining the injector elbow Blow through the elbow to remove any debris 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 13 4 PILOT ASSEMBLY ED Remove the burner unit as in relevant section and pilot unit as described Clean the pilot assembly with a soft brush and blow through Check the aeration holes are free of any dirt or lint Clean thoroughly internally the connection can be removed from the base of the pilot unit using two spanners to make cleaning easier Do not damage or try to remove the pilot injector The unit is factory set and the only check necessary is to ensure the spark gap is correct See spec ifications for gap setting 13 5 REPLACING THE BATTERIES remote CONTROL VERSIONS Handset Remove cover from rear of handset and insert x PP3 9 volt battery Replace cover Appliance Ensure appliance is off and cool Remove cover from top of receiver box The cover is protected by reflective foil and located towards the right hand side underneath the burner unit Insert 4 x AA 1 5 volt batteries Replace cover 14 0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Fire sparks but pilot does not light No gas to fire check isolators are open Pipework blockage clean out Air not fully purged re purge supply or wait longer Spark earthing to metal work reset gap correctly Blocked pilot clean out intern
3. cold the coals or peb i O Figure 2 bles may be rotated for good viewing The fire features a twin spark ignition system to aid light ing Push the control knob in fully and turn anti clockwise through both of the SPARK positions keeping fully depressed hold there for a few seconds If the fire has not been used for some time hold the knob in this position for longer to allow any air in the pipes to be purged Ensure the pilot has lit If not return the knob clockwise and repeat When the pilot lights after one of the two sparks keep the knob depressed in the nine o clock position for approximately ten seconds Now release the knob and the pilot should stay alight If the pilot is extinguished during use wait three minutes before repeating the ignition procedure To achieve the HIGH setting push the control knob in slightly and continue turning anti clock wise to the high position The main burner should light after a few seconds To decrease the setting to LOW push the knob in slightly and turn the control knob clockwise to the low setting To turn to the pilot only position from the HIGH or LOW positions press the control knob in and return to the nine o clock position and release To turn the fire OFF keep the knob pressed in return to the off position and release 11 1 OPERATING THE FIRE REMOTE CONTROL MODELS The pilot is visible through the left hand side of ceramic fuel matrix When c
4. high the gas supply meter governor may be set incorrectly This should be checked with the fire running and if necessary reset by the gas sup plier If the inlet pressure is too low then check the meter governor pressure with the appliance running If this is less than the inlet pressure stated in section 2 0 of these instructions it will need to be reset by the gas supplier If the inlet pressure is too low but the meter governor pressure is acceptable then a problem in the supply pipework is to be suspected Upon satisfactory checking of the inlet pres sure turn the fire off disconnect the pressure gauge and refit the test point screw Light the fire and check for gas soundness In the event that the inlet pressure is not in accordance with the figures stated in the data section of these instructions the appliance must not be commissioned and the problem investigated and rectified 12 2 FLUE SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM This fire is fitted with a flue spillage safety device ODS If the fire shuts down during use for no apparent reason then several things may be suspected If a door or window has been opened creating a draught then pilot disturbance is the problem and removal of the draught should resolve this If a grommet seal has been left out of the firebox if fitted then this also will also cause intermittent shut down The gas pressure reaching the fire must also be checked The thermocouple connection into the back of the gas control
5. which you must provide together with the CORGI Gas Safe registration number 3 Your appliance must have been serviced annually irrespective of use by a CORGI Gas Safe registered installer evidence of which must be provided such as the receipt Please note all consumable items such as any ceramics including coals pebbles the matrix front strips side cheeks rear panels and tapered rear panels are not covered by the 3 year guarantee For all Electric fires purchased the 3 year guarantee commences from the date of purchase providing that you can supply the proof of purchase This does not cover consumable items such as pebbles coals or light bulbs Making a claim is easy If you wish to make a claim under our 3 year guarantee and all the terms and conditions for your product have been met then please submit the following information for the attention of the 3G Service Department to the address below Alternatively you can email or fax Please note that this does not affect your statutory rights Focal Point Fires plc 3G Service Department Reid Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BT Alternatively email service focalpointfires co uk or fax 01202 499326 Details required 1 Name full address including post code and contact telephone number 2 Receipt of purchase or credit card statement 3 Original installers CORGI Gas Safe registration number and date of installation gas fires only 4 Annual service receipt for every 2 mont
6. ENTILATION No purpose provided ventilation is normally required for this appliance The requirements of other appliances operating in the same space or room and the results of a spillage test must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation requirements this will have been carried out by your registered installer For Republic of Ireland ventilation may be required see IS 813 ICP3 IS 327 and any other rules in force WARNING Ventilation openings where fitted must never be blocked or restricted in any way 2013 Focal Point Fires plc The pilot is visible through the left hand side of ceramic fuel matrix When cold the coals or peb bles may be rotated for good viewing The fire features a twin spark ignition system to aid light ing Push the control knob in fully and turn anti clockwise through both of the SPARK positions ZO keeping fully depressed hold there for a few seconds If the fire has not been used for some time SVZ E hold the knob in this position for longer to allow any air in the pipes to be purged Ensure the pilot has lit If not return the knob clockwise and repeat When the pilot lights after one of the two sparks keep the knob depressed in the nine o clock position for approximately lt r ll ten seconds Now release the knob and the pilot should stay alight If the pilot is extinguished during use wait three minutes before repeating the ignition procedure To achieve the HIGH setting
7. INSTALLATION amp USER INSTRUCTIONS INSET DECORATIVE GAS FIRE MODELS COVERED BY THESE INSTRUCTIONS GD HANNINGTON FOC OINT TAPER GAS INSET TRAY C 4 Focal Point Fires plc Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BT Tel 01202 499330 Fax 01202 499326 www focalpointfires co uk e sales focalpointfires co uk MODEL SHOWN HANNINGTON BRASS Questions or problems with your appliance Don t take it back to the store gt YEAR GUARANTEE just give us a call on 01202 588601 we re here to help SUBJECT TO TERMS amp CONDITIONS lines open between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday For details please see www focalpointfires co uk tandcs or telephone 01202 588635 Option 7 IN THE UK ALWAYS USE A GAS SAFE REGISTERED ENGINEERTO INSTALL REPAIR OR SERVICE THIS APPLIANCE Please notes Except where otherwise stated all fights All instructions must be handed to the user including copyright in the text images and layout of this booklet is owned by Focal Point Fires plc You are not per for safekeeping mitted to copy or adapt any of the content without the prior written permission of Focal Point Fires plc Revision E 12 13 REGISTER l 2013 Focal Point Fires plc Section Contents Page No Section Contents Page No 1 0 Important Notes 2 12 0 Spark Gap 2 0 Appliance Data 12 1 Operating Pressure 3 0 Installation Requirements 12 2 Flue Spillage Monitoring System 4 0 Site Requirements 12 3 Testing For Spillage 5 0 Ventilation 12 3 Briefing the
8. ally Pilot lights but then goes out Severe restriction in gas supply clear obstruction Faulty thermocouple replace pilot unit Hold control knob in for longer Fire does not spark at pilot HT lead detached refit Spark gap too large or small reset correctly Faulty piezo unit replace Debris shorting out electrode clean Fire runs for a time and then cuts off Excessive room draught or flue pull rectify Loose or faulty thermocouple rectify ODS system in operation Lint in pilot aeration hole clean thoroughly internally Pilot flame shrinks when fire is on high 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 Lint in pilot aeration hole clean thoroughly internally Fire smells when first lit or in use 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 positions 2013 Focal Point Fires plc USER INSTRUCTIONS ED Section Contents Page No Section Contents Page No 1 0 Important Notes l 8 1 Fuel Bed Layout Pebble Effect 5 2 0 Clearances To Combustilbles l 8 2 Fuel Bed Layout Log Effect 3 0 Fire Guards 2 9 0 Cleaning 4 0 Servicing 2 10 0 Replacing The Batteries Remote 5 0 Ventilation 2 Control Versions 6 0 Operating The Fire Manua
9. c 8 0 FUEL BED LAYOUT COAL EFFECT CONTINUED ED 4 Take five more moulded coals and position as shown in figure 10 to form the second row of the fuel effect The coals may be rotated as desired to fit into the gaps between the coal supports in order to create a random realistic effect Again remember not to push the coals down too far into the valleys between the coal supports as this can have a detrimental effect to the flame picture 5 Take another four coals and place behind the second row of coals as shown in figure l in order to complete the third row The coals may be orientated as desired to achieve a realistic effect Keep the spacing between the coals even and uniform The two coals at the ends of the row may be placed rearwards towards the back corners of the fuel matrix 6 Finally take the two remaining coals and place at the back of the fuel matrix in the centre as shown in figure 12 Adding these coals should complete the appearance of the fuel bed giving an even dis tribution of equally spaced coals ed IMPORTANT The fire is designed to operate correctly with the coals supplied when assembled according to the instructions Never add to the sixteen coals or change them for a different type Never throw rubbish or other matter onto the coal bed 8 1 FUEL BED LAYOUT PEBBLE EFFECT l Refer back to section 6 0 Fuel bed layout coal effect and follow steps and 2 The front strip and fuel effec
10. coals F550038 Pack of 16 pebbles F550050 Pack of 9 ceramic logs F550084 Front ceramic strip coal F780008 Front ceramic strip pebble F780017 Front ceramic strip Log F780050 Ceramic combustion matrix coal F780007 Ceramic combustion matrix pebble F780016 Ceramic combustion matrix Log F78005 Oxypilot 9081 All models F730006 Gas valve manual control models F730085 Gas valve remote control models F73001 Injector stereo 76 manual control models F73009 I Injector stereo 81 Remote control models F730046 Burner assembly complete manual control TRAYEXCELC Burner assembly complete remote control TRAYOI7 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 12 0 INSTALLATION DETAILS Name amp contact details of installer Supplied by Installer GAS SAFE registration No Model Fire serial No Date installed 13 0 SERVICE HISTORY Serviced by name GAS SAFE No Contact details of Engineer 14 0 GUARANTEE The 3 year guarantee only covers products purchased on or after Ist February 2009 For all gas fires purchased the 3 year guarantee commences from the date of purchase provided that the following 3 terms and conditions are adhered to Registration is not required For any claim to be made within the 3 years from date of purchase you will be required to provide and supply us with your proof of purchase 2 Your gas fire must have been commissioned by a CORGI Gas Safe registered installer evidence of
11. d FIREFRONT Any dust accumulating in the firefront may be removed using a vacuum cleaner or dry cloth Heavy stains may be removed by using a damp cloth and mild household detergent Brass parts of the firefront may be cleaned using a suitable brass cleaner Replace the front centrally against the fire after cleaning Do not use a damp cloth to clean cast iron fronts PAINTED AREAS These can be cleaned using a dry cloth COALS AND CERAMICS Remove the firefront and place to one side Remove the ceramic components Gently clean in the open air Be careful not to create dust from the coals Where necessary replace damaged components with genuine spares Seal scrap components in plastic bags and dispose of at proper refuse sites as directed Re fit the ceramics carefully by referring to the relevant section of these instructions 10 0 REPLACING THE BATTERIES REMOTE CONTROL VERSIONS Handset Remove cover from rear of handset and insert x PP3 9 volt battery Replace cover Before carrying out any of the following operations ensure that the fire is OFF and completely cold Appliance Ensure appliance is off and cool Remove cover from top of receiver box The cover is protected by reflective foil and located towards the right hand side underneath the burner unit Insert 4 x AA 1 5 volt batteries Replace cover 11 0 LIST OF REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Part number Pack of 16
12. e following e 225mm x 225mm Yin x Yin brick or stone e 175mm Zin minimum diameter lined brick or stone e 175mm Zin minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715 Any existing under grate draught device must be sealed off Figure The opening wall must be non combustible The appliance requires a hearth with A Opening height 565mm min 575 mm max non combustible surface of at least B Opening width 405mm min 440mm max 12mm thick C Mounting depth 220mm D Hearth must extend minimum of 150mm either side of the opening The top surface must be at least 50mm above the surrounding floor level or be surrounded by a raised edge or fender 50mm high E Hearth must extend minimum of 300mm in front of the opening F Non combustible hearth must be a minimum of 50mm in height or be sur rounded by a 50mm high fender 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 4 0 SITE REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED GB IE Any type of fire surround used with this appliance must be adequately sealed to the wall and floor A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire providing that it complies with the dimensions given below Maximum depth of shelf Minimum distance from finished hearth surface to underside of shelf 100mm 745mm 150mm 845mm 203mm 895mm A non combustible shelf may be fitted to within 10mm of the top edge of the fireplace opening Combustible materials such as wood may be fitted to within 100mm 4in of eith
13. e permanently fixed in position or can be moveable and can incorporate open fires including combination grates or closed fires including room heaters and stoves See figures amp 2 for fireguard examples The fireguards specified are not intended to reduce the risk of fires caused by flying particles which are covered by BS 3248 Figure Figure 2 Example of moveable fireguard for portable heating appliances Example of detachable fireguard Key Key Optional base section for total enclosure of a wall mounted appliance Detachable fireguard 2 Points for attachment to a wall 2 Screw eye 4 0 SERVICING The fire and flue should be checked on an annual basis to ensure all of the product of combustion are entering the flue and that there is no excessive build up of soot The frequency of service will depend on usage but MUST be carried out every 12 months Servicing must be carried out by a GAS SAFE registered person Cleaning of the coals may be carried out by following the instructions given in the Installation section The Installation instructions carry full servicing details for the use of the installer If debris from the flue or other foreign matter is found on the fire it may indicate a need for servicing Do not use the fire until the source of the debris has been found and rectified Air vents where fitted should be checked periodically to ensure they are free from obstruction 5 0 V
14. e remote control unit allows operation of the main burner setting between maximum and pilot only setting It does not permanently turn the pilot on or off The remote control handset incorporates an inbuilt safety feature to prevent the main burner being activated or turned up accidentally It is necessary to press buttons and 2 see figure 4 simultaneously to turn the fire up Figure 4 To turn the fire down press button 3 only Cre 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 12 0 SPARK GAP The gap between the spark electrode and the pilot should be 3 5 4 5mm to produce a good spark f Spark gap ax There should be no need to adjust this If under any circumstances the electric spark fails the pilot may be lit manually by proceeding with the ignition sequence as previously described and after turning the control knob through the spark position the knob should be held in and the pilot lit with a taper 12 1 OPERATING PRESSURE Release the pressure test point screw and attach a pressure gauge Light the fire on the HIGH setting To commission the appliance the operating pressure must be in accordance with the figures stated in section 2 0 of these instructions The fire is factory set to achieve the correct flow rates at the specified inlet pressure Any significant variation in the inlet pressure could indicate a supply problem If the inlet pressure is too
15. ed as desired in order to give a realistic effect Avoid pushing the pebbles down between the supports The fuel bed layout is now complete Figure I5 Figure 17 IMPORTANT The fire is designed to operate correctly with the pebbles supplied when assembled according to the instructions Never add to the sixteen pebbles or change them for a different type Never throw rubbish or other matter onto the fuel bed Due to the light colour of the pebbles some discolouration sooting is to be expected during normal use 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 8 2 FUEL BED LAYOUT LOG EFFECT ED Refer back to section 6 0 Fuel bed layout coal effect option and fol low steps and 2 The fuel effect matrix used for log effect versions is the same design as coal effect versions but has a different surface finish The front log strip is of a different design and must be handled with care Position them as shown in figure 18 2 Open the bag of 9 moulded ceramic logs All of the logs except two are the same Take the largest log numbered 16 and place it as shown Care should be taken to ensure that the orientation is correct and the log fits snugly into its position f 3 Take the two medium sized logs numbered 5 and 8 position the log numbered 8 on the left hand side as shown in figure 20 ensuring correct orientation Place the log numbered 15 on the right hand side as also shown in figure 19 again ensuring correct orientation Both t
16. er side of the fireplace opening providing the forward projection does not exceed 100mm 4in Any combustible side walls must be at least 500mm to the side of the radiant heat source As with all heating appliances any decorations soft furnishings and wall coverings i e flock blown vinyl and embossed paper positioned too close to the appliance may discolour or scorch 5 0 VENTILATION No purpose provided ventilation is normally required for this appliance The requirements of other appliances operating in the same room or space must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation If spillage is detected when commissioning the appliance then amongst other problems there may be insufficient natural ventilation for the correct operation of the flue This is potentially a greater problem should the property be of modern nature If the appliance does not spill with windows open but does with windows closed this proves that lack of ventilation is the problem if not it will be the flue at fault Installation of an air brick in these circumstances may be the best solution Any ventilation fitted must comply with BS 5871 part 2 and BS 5440 part 2 Ventilation located underneath or within the immediate vicinity one metre of the fire MUST NOT be used as it may adversely affect the performance of the O D S system Spillage detected during commissioning is almost always a result of poor flue performance which cannot be corrected by any amount
17. for decorative purposes e This appliance is free from any asbestos material e Refractories and fuel bed are constructed from ceramic fibre 2 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 2 0 APPLIANCE DATA Destination Operating Pressure Country 2 0 mbar we m a 3s 38 Max Energy Input kVV Min Energy Input kVV Specifications Manual control models Remote control models Gas Inlet ignition Spark Gap mm 9 Flue specification 175mm Zin minimum diameter lined brick or stone 175mm Zin minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715 3 0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS This appliance MUST NOT be installed into a room containing a bath or shower or where steam may be present The fire has been designed to fit into a builders opening or fireplace conforming to BS 1251 and meeting certain dimensional requirements or a suitable flue box complying with the constructional requirements of BS 715 Either a Replacement Chairbrick or a BS 1251 chairbrick should also be fitted into the builders opening The flue box must be installed onto a suitable non combustible insu lating surface at least 12mm thick covering the entire base are of the box The flue must have an effective height of at least three meters as measured from the hearth to the top of the flue Any flue damper plates or restrictors should be removed and no other restriction fitted to the flue Where removal is not practical the restric tion mu
18. g Mark the location of the front support of the tray Remove the tray and drill the two marked holes with an appropriate masonry bit Place wall plugs into the holes Remove the front support from the appliance by unscrewing from the two front legs Position the front foot in the over the holes and secure the front support using suitable screws into the prepared holes Re fit the tray into the shaped firebrick and secure the front legs of the tray to the support Using 8mm diameter pipe connect the appliance to the gas supply point The appliance must be fitted with rigid or semi rigid pipe of 8mm external diameter The appliance is factory fitted with an inlet restrictor elbow Use a minimum length of 8mm pipe less than 1 5m where possible as a long run of pipe may cause an unacceptable drop in the supply pressure 2013 Focal Point Fires plc lt D 8 0 FUEL BED LAYOUT Please refer to the relevant section of the user manual 9 0 FITTING THE FIREFRONT Unwrap the firefront and ashpan door Place the firefront directly in front of the fire and slide the ashpan door into place Do not use any firefront other than the one supplied with the appliance 10 0 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING Turn on and test the gas supply up to the fire for any leaks in accordance with current edition of BS6891 11 0 OPERATING THE FIRE Manual Control Models The pilot is visible through the left hand side of ceramic fuel matrix When
19. he desired setting If the pilot is extinguished during use of the fire you MUST wait ten minutes before repeating the ignition procedure To turn the main burner OFF whilst keeping the pilot flame lit turn the igni tion control knob to the pilot position then only the pilot will remain lit To shut the fire off completely press the ignition control knob down and con tinue turning to the right from the pilot position to the OFF position A safety interlock prevents re ignition of the pilot flame until the thermocouple has cooled suf ficiently to allow the magnetic valve unit to reset itself The remote control unit allows operation of the main burner setting between maximum and l pilot only setting It does not permanently turn the pilot on or off The remote control handset incorporates an inbuilt safety feature to prevent the main burner being activated or turned up accidentally It is necessary to press buttons and 2 see figure 5 simultaneously to turn the fire up To turn the fire down press button 3 only 2 Figure 5 3 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 7 0 FLUE SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM ED This fire is fitted with a flue spillage safety device ODS If the fire shuts down during use for no apparent reason then several reasons may be suspected If a door or window has been opened creating a draught then pilot disturbance could be the problem and removal of the draught should resolve t
20. he premises running on the highest setting and any communicating doors open Finally repeat with all doors open Figure 5 Figure 6 Cross section of smoke match tube F ey Opening Spillage test Figure 7 A 25mm down from top of opening B 25mm in from front of opening C Disregard outer 50mm either side of fireplace Smoke In Tube Tube Crimp Match Make a smoke match tube from 0mm diameter tube Seal off one end and crimp the tube to pre vent the smoke match from sliding down inside opening Figure 7 NOTE If spillage is still indicated after undertaking all of the above there may be a fault in the flue or insufficient ventila tion is present If the problem cannot be rectified immediately then expert advice should be sought Inform the user disconnect the fire and attach an explanatory label CE 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 12 4 BRIEFING THE CUSTOMER ED All instructions must be handed to the user for safekeeping Show the customer how to light and control the fire After com missioning the appliance the customer should be instructed on the safe use of the appliance and the need for regular servicing Frequency of service depends on usage but MUST be carried out at least every 12 months Advise that cleaning of the fire may be achieved when the fire is cold using a damp cloth and mild detergent on most surfaces Scratched and other superficial damage to the matt black paintwork of the app
21. hese logs will fit securely into their allocated position they may require rotating slightly to ensure this 4 Now take the remaining large log numbered 4 and position vertical ly as shown in figure 21 ensuring correct orientation The base of this log must rest securely on the front log strip Take one of the smaller logs numbered 14 and position in between the two vertically positioned logs ensuring the orientation is correct Keep the spacing between these logs uniform a 5 Finally take the remaining two medium sized logs numbered 5 and 7 and place in a horizontal position shown 5 first resting on the front log strip 7 next resting on 5 Now take the smallest log numbered 12 and position in the orientation shown ensuring the log does not fall into the matrix but rests securely on the allocated supports Now take the final log numbered 14 and place in a horizontal position as shown Ensure there is even spacing between the logs and rotate if necessary to provide a stable fit onto the matrix The fuel bed layout is now complete IMPORTANT The fire is designed to operate correctly with the logs supplied when assembled according to the instructions Never add to the nine logs or change them for a different type Never throw rubbish or other matter onto the fuel bed 2011 Focal Point Fires plc 9 0 CLEANING ED Before carrying out any of the following operations ensure that the fire is OFF and completely col
22. his The fire can then be re lit in accordance with the previous section If pilot disturbance is not the cause then the ODS safety system may be in operation Switch the appliance OFF call in your installer to check any ventilation and carry out any remedial work required DO NOT allow the appliance to be used until the installation is passed as safe 8 0 FUEL BED LAYOUT COAL EFFECT Full depth coal effect models Position the combustion matrix onto the burner tray as shown in figure 6 The front edge of the matrix should sit snugly behind the back edge of the burner rails as shown in figure 7 Do not fit the matrix on top of the burner rails Figure 6 Figure 7 Incorrect Correct 2 Position the front coal strip as shown in figure 8 The rear edge of the front coal strip should fit in front of the burner rail Again do not place on top of the burner rails When the front coal is in position bend up the three metal tags at the front of the tray to retain as shown in figure 8a TE Rew Figure 8a 3 Coals All of the coals are the same Take five coals and place them as shown in figure 9 Care should be taken to ensure that the coals bridge the gap between the front coal and the four coal supports at the front of the matrix Care should also be taken not to push the coals right down between the coal supports as this can detract from the flame picture when the appliance is running 2013 Focal Point Fires pl
23. hs gas fires only Gas Safe Register replaced CORGI as the gas registration body in Great Britain and the Isle of Man on Ist April 2009 As our policy is one of continuous improvement and development we hope therefore you will understand we must retain the right to amend details and or specifications without prior notice Note Gas Safe registered operatives are the only class of person considered as competent by the HSE under the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations 1998 C9 2013 Focal Point Fires plc F861015
24. l Control Versions 3 11 0 List Of Replacement Parts 6 1 Operating The Fire Remote Control Versions 3 12 0 Installation Details 7 0 Flue Spillage Monitoring Systerm 4 13 0 Service History 8 0 Fuel Bed Layout Coal Effect 4 14 0 Guarantee 1 0 IMPORTANT NOTES e The installation and Servicing of this fire MUST only be carried out by a competent person in accordance with local Codes and or Regulations Building Regulations and the manufacturer s instructions Failure to comply with these could lead to pros ecution and invalidate the appliance warranty In the event of gas leakage from the appliance the gas supply must be turned off at the nearest isolating valve This appliance is only suitable for the gas type for which it is supplied e Keep a note of the installer s name and address GAS SAFE registration number and the original purchase receipt and the date of installation Failure to produce this information may invalidate the warranty The appliance should be serviced regularly to ensure continued safe operation See the servicing section for further reference e Parts of this appliance become naturally hot during use It is recommended that a suitable fireguard is used especially where young children pets the elderly or infirm are concerned The manufacturer of this appliance considers all surfaces as working surfaces with the exception of the control knob and ash pan door e As with any gas fire a fire guard complying with BS 8423 must be u
25. liance can be covered with matching heatproof spray Use only the manufacturers recommended spray paint Paint only when the fire is OFF and cold Always mask off the surrounding area to prevent contamination with overspray Ventilate the room during the use of the spray DO NOT attempt to spray paint the coals or ceramics or wash them in water Advise that the fire may emit a newness smell for a time after initial commissioning and that extra ventilation may be needed during this time Advise that the fire is fitted with a spillage safety device O DS If the fire shuts down this system may be in operation If spillage is suspected SWITCH APPLIANCE OFF and call in the installer to investigate any problems 13 0 SERVICING Ensure that the fire is fully cold before attempting service A suggested procedure for servicing is detailed below Lay out the dust sheet and tools 2 Carefully remove the firefront casting and ceramic components 3 Check around the top of the fireplace opening for signs of spillage 4 Isolate the gas supply at the appliance inlet elbow and disconnect the gas supply pipe Remove the two screws securing the tray to the front support 5 Lift the burner tray from the chair brick 6 Check the flue with smoke pellet for correct operation 7 Strip off the burner pipes and clean thoroughly 8 Clean out the injector and pilot assembly DO NOT attempt to dismantle the pilot unit 9 Ensure the injector is aligned sq
26. o the property after the fire is installed such as installation of extractor fans for example the fire should be re checked by a competent person for safe operation 2 0 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire providing that it complies with the dimensions given below oov N Maximum depth of shelf Minimum distance from finished hearth surface to underside of shelf 100mm 745mm 150mm 845mm 203mm 895mm A non combustible shelf may be fitted to within 10mm of the top edge of the fireplace opening Combustible materials such as wood may be fitted to within 100mm of either side of the fireplace opening providing the for ward projection does not exceed 100mm Any combustible side walls must be at least 500mm to the side of the radiant heat source As with all heating appliances any decorations soft furnishings and wall coverings i e flock blown vinyl and embossed paper positioned too close to the appliance may discolour or scorch Ct 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 3 0 FIRE GUARDS ED The fireguards specified in BS 8423 are intended to protect people from falling into a fire prevent burns and reduce the risk of injury particularly to young children and the infirm In addition it is intended to reduce the risk of fire resulting from clothing and or other flammable materials coming into contact with or in proximity to burning fuel and or hot surfaces Fireguards can b
27. of ventilation For Republic of Ireland ventilation may be required see IS 813 ICP3 IS 327 and any other rules in force 6 0 UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE Read all the instructions before continuing to unpack or install this appliance Remove the box containing the firefront and the bag containing the coals Remove the cardboard packing pieces and any bags contain ing other fittings or parts Remove the burner unit from the remaining packaging Check that the components supplied correlate with the checklist given in section 6 1 Please dispose of the packaging materials at your local recycling centre 6 1 COMPONENT CHECKLIST J QUANTITY DESCRIPTION l Burner tray assembly Cast firefront with separate ashpan cover l Moulded ceramic fibre combustion matrix 16 Individual ceramic coals l Moulded ceramic front coal strip l l Set of manufacturers instructions Screw pack L n 7 0 INSTALLING THE BURNER Note Ensure that the gas supply is isolated before commencing installation of the appliance Smoke test the flue to ensure proper draw and that there are no leaks present Locate the gas supply point This appliance is suitable for all gas connections including those concealed behind the opening Important Note Check that the thermocouple connection nut into the rear of the valve is secure Place the appliance into the shaped firebrick ensuring it does not protrude forward of the fireplace openin
28. olating valve e The appliance must be installed in accordance with the following e Failure to comply with the above could lead to prosecution and deem the manufacturer s warranty invalid e The appliance is designed to fit various types of situations as described in sections 3 0 and 4 0 e Manufacturers Instructions e The Building Regulations issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government the Building Standards Scotland Consolidation Regulations issued by the Scottish Development Department e Relevant British Standards insofar as the relevant areas are not covered by these instructions e For Republic of Ireland reference should be made to the current edition of IS813 the relevant standards governing installation e It should be noted that heaters create warm air currents These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to the heater Installing the heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating the heater where impurities in the air such as tobacco smoke candle smoke etc exist may cause the walls to become discoloured e WARNING The manufacturer of this appliance considers all surfaces as working surfaces with the exception of the control knob and ash pan door e As with any gas fire a fire guard complying with BS 8423 must be used in presence of pets children and the elder ly or infirm e Consult ALL instructions before installation and use of this appliance e This appliance is intended
29. old Figure 3 the coals or pebbles may be rotated for good viewing Turn the main burner control shown in figure 3 on left hand side of control valve knob fully anti clockwise Turn ignition knob shown on right hand side of control valve slightly left towards the ignition position until reaching the stop press down and hold for 5 seconds only pilot gas is flowing Continue pressing down the knob while turning further to the left to activate the piezo spark continue to hold the knob down for a further 10 seconds after the pilot has been lit If the pilot does not light repeat the previous steps Upon lighting and after the further 10 seconds release the knob and turn further to the left to the ON position The main burner will light and be controlled in accordance with the main burn er control knob setting Adjust the main burner control knob to the desired setting If the pilot is extinguished during use of the fire you MUST wait ten minutes before repeating the ignition procedure To turn the main burner OFF whilst keeping the pilot flame lit turn the ignition control knob to the pilot position then only the pilot will remain lit To shut the fire off completely press the ignition control knob down and continue turning to the right from the pilot position to the OFF position A safety interlock prevents re ignition of the pilot flame until the thermocouple has cooled suf ficiently to allow the magnetic valve unit to reset itself Th
30. push the control knob in slightly and continue turning anti clock N wise to the high position The main burner should light after a few seconds To decrease the set rae ting to LOW push the knob in slightly and turn the control knob clockwise to the low setting Figure 3 To turn to the pilot only position from the HIGH or LOW positions press the control knob in and return to the nine o clock position and release To turn the fire OFF keep the knob pressed in return to the off position and release The pilot is visible through the left hand side of ceramic fuel matrix When cold the coals or pebbles may be rotated for good viewing Turn the main burner control shown in figure 4 on left hand side of control valve knob fully anti clockwise Turn ignition knob shown on right hand side of control valve slightly left towards the ignition position until reaching the stop press down and hold for 5 seconds only pilot gas is flowing Continue pressing down the knob while turning further to the left to activate Figure 4 the piezo spark continue to hold the knob down for a further 10 seconds after i o the pilot has been lit If the pilot does not light repeat the previous steps Upon lighting and after the further 10 seconds release the knob and turn fur ther to the left to the ON position The main burner will light and be con trolled in accordance with the main burner control knob setting Adjust the main burner control knob to t
31. sed in presence of pets children and the elderly or infirm e The appliance should be serviced regularly to ensure continued safe operation Frequency of service will depend on use but MUST be carried out at least once annually e Combustible items such as flooring and furniture and soft wall coverings such as blown vinyl or embossed paper low tem perature surrounds etc may discolour if fitted too close to the fire See relevant section for further details on clearances to combustibles No combustible materials or flooring should protrude onto the hearth This appliance incorporates a combustion monitoring system ODS e DO NOT burn any foreign material on this fire the coals must be of the correct type and laid out in accordance with the rel evant section of these instructions Failure to do so could create a hazard or lead to sooting e The fire is only suitable for use with the gas type for which it is supplied e This appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device which will shut down the fire if abnormal flue conditions occur It is NOT a substitute for an independently mounted Carbon Monoxide detector e This fire is supplied with a particular style of firefront Use of the firefront will ensure an adequate airflow under the firebed for the correct functioning of this appliance Use ONLY the firefront supplied with the appliance Use of any other firefront could be dangerous e Should any home improvements be carried out t
32. st be fixed in the fully open position A natural draught flue system is required and if previously used for solid fuel or oil burning the flue and chimney must be swept prior to appliance installation The flue must be checked before installation by using a smoke pellet or similar to ensure proper draw and that leakage is not evident at any joints Repair and re test as necessary before the appliance is installed The flue must be connected to only one fireplace and the flue must not vent more than one appli ance i e not shared with a gas back boiler There must be no opening in the flue apart from the one that the appliance is installed into and the one venting the gases into the air A suitable terminal may be fitted such as class GCI as regulations allow This appliance has been tested for use with circular flues of a minimum internal diameter of 75mm The flue termination cowl must be of a type suitable for use with an inset Decorative Fuel Effect Fire BS5871 part 3 contains further details 4 0 SITE REQUIREMENTS The fireplace opening should be inspected and repairs made where nec essary Any chair brick may be left in place The opening WIDTH and HEIGHT dimensions should be between 405mm and 440mm wide and 565mm to 575mm high Opening DEPTH should be 220mm or greater Opening DEPTHS include any plaster or infill panels which form part of the installation This appliance requires a natural draught flue system which may be one of th
33. t matrix used for pebble effect versions are of the same design as coal effect versions but have a different surface finish Position them as shown in figure 13 Figure 13 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 2 Open the bag of l6 ceramic pebbles All of these pebbles are the same size Take five pebbles and place them as shown in figure 14 Care should be taken to ensure that the pebbles bridge the gap between the front strip and the four supports at the front of the matrix Care should also be taken not to push the pebbles right down between the supports as this can affect the flame picture when the appliance is running 3 Take five more ceramic pebbles and position as shown to form the second row of the fuel effect as shown in figure 15 The pebbles may be rotated as desired to fit into the gaps between the supports in order to create a random realistic effect Again remember not to push the pebbles down too far into the valleys between the supports as this can have a detrimental effect to the flame picture 4 Now take another two pebbles and place behind the second row of pebbles next to each other in the centre of the fuel bed as shown in fig ure 16 The pebbles may be orientated as desired to achieve a realistic effect Keep the spacing between the pebbles even and uniform 5 Finally take the four remaining pebbles and place at the back of the fuel matrix as shown in figure 17 Once again the pebbles may be orientat
34. uarely with the venturi tube Re assemble and re fit the burner tray 10 Re fit and replace the ceramics using genuine spares where necessary 11 Re fit the decorative front 12 Turn on the gas supply and leak test 13 Check any purpose provided ventilation is un obstructed 14 Light the fire and test for spillage 15 Check operating pressure and safe operation of the appliance For specific servicing instructions see the relevant sections 13 1 CLEANING THE CERAMICS Remove the firefront and place to one side Remove the ceramic components Gently clean in the open air Be careful not to create dust from the coals Where necessary replace damaged components with genuine spares Seal scrap components in plastic bags and dispose of at proper refuse sites as directed Re fit the ceramics carefully by referring to the relevant section of the user instructions 13 2 REMOVING THE BURNER Protect the hearth from potential damage Remove the two screws securing the tray to the front support and withdraw from the fireplace opening chairbrick 13 3 SERVICING THE BURNER Remove the burner unit as previously described The pilot unit can be removed by withdrawing the tubing nut the thermocouple nut on the rear of the valve and the two securing screws and lifting away Remove the tubing nut from the valve end of the pilot pipe and blow through to dislodge any debris Remove the two tubing nuts on the ends of the gas pipe to the injector elbow and
35. valve may also have worked loose during installation simply tighten to remedy if this is the case If pilot disturbance is not the cause then the ODS safety system may be in operation Switch the appliance OFF check the flue and carry out any remedial work required Re light the fire and carry out a spillage test DO NOT allow the appliance to be used if it continues to fail a spillage test The aeration hole of the pilot must be carefully cleaned out on each annual service to ensure continued function of the ODS The spillage monitoring system shall not be adjusted modified or put out of operation by the installer Any spare parts fitted MUST be of a type supplied for the purpose by the appliance manufacturer If the fire is not spilling then further guidance should be sought using the Troubleshooting section as a guide 12 3 TESTING FOR SPILLAGE Close all doors and windows to the room containing the appliance Let the fire run on HIGH for five minutes Take a smoke match light it and using a smoke match tube hold it at the top edge of the fire opening 25mm down and 25mm in Starting 50mm in from either side run the smoke match across the opening All the smoke should be drawn away up the flue Any smoke returning into the room indi cates that spillage is occurring If the initial spillage test fails run the fire for a further 10 minutes and repeat the test When the test has been completed satisfactorily repeat with any extractor fans in t
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