Smeg combined installation manual A 300807 - 2
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1. 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 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 4 0 VENTILATION amp ROOM SIZE ED Purpose provided ventilation of 100cm MUST be provided for this appliance An openable window or equivalent is also required Any ventilation fitted must comply with local Codes and or Regulations Ventilation fitted under or within immediate vicinity of the appliance must not be used as it may adversely effect performance of the combustion monitoring system ODS system The appliance shall not be installed within one metre of any existing air vent and any new air vent shall not be installed within one metre of the appliance WARNING Ventilation openings must never be blocked or restricted in any way The requirements of other appliances operating in the space or room must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation requirements this will have been carried out by your installer A supply of fresh air into the room is advisable to maintain temperatures within limits The room size MUST be a minimum of 40m e g 13 4 x 13 4 x 8 This is to allow adequate circulation of air and ensure the correct operation of the fire This volume may include adjacent spaces but these spaces must not be separated by a door Note To calculate a room size in cubic metres m divide the room volume in cubi2. 5 0 UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE Remove the outer packaging remove any instructions or fixing kits Read ALL these instructions before continuing to unpack or install this appliance Lift off the remaining packaging components and remove the contents of the box Check that the compo nents supplied correlate with the component checklist Please dispose of all the packaging materials at your local recycling centre 5 1 COMPONENT CHECKLIST QUANTITY DESCRIPTION l Firebox and burner assembly I Set of manufacturers instructions l Decorative fascia l Screw and wall plug pack l Rubber grommet l Fitting template l Trim pack Mercano only l Pair of left and right hand side panels Mercano only 2013 Focal Point Fires plc All models There are four possible entry points for the gas supply pipework to enter the appliance firebox as shown in figure 2 These entry points are knock out type holes Non concealed gas connec tions may be made using the entry points in the bottom or sides of the fire box A concealed gas connection may be made using the knock out hole in the centre back of the firebox Select the most appropriate entry point and knock out the relevant hole with a sharp tap from a hammer and fit the rub ber grommet supplied A small incision can now be made in the rubber to slip snugly around the outside of the supply pipe and sleeving Figure 2 All installation pipework must be in accordance with the current edition of Nationa
3. Refit the decorative facia frame assembly as detailed in section 8 3 13 Check the purpose provided ventilation is un obstructed 14 Light the fire and test setting pressures 15 Check safe operation of the appliance by performing a combustion test as detailed in section 10 3 For specific servicing instructions see relevant sections 2013 Focal Point Fires plc cD Firstly remove the decorative facia assembly as described in section 8 3 Remove the inner glass panel and disconnect the gas connec tion inside appliance The gas connections to the gas valve can now be released Detach the burner front cover plate by removal of the four retaining screws Undo the four screws retaining the burner support brackets to the base and rear of the firebox and remove the control knob and spindle assembly by removal of the spindle retaining clip The burner may now be removed Remove the pilot and main burner pipes and blow through to dislodge any debris Now remove the restrictor elbow and blow through to make sure it is entirely clear Unclip the pilot lint gauze and clean with a soft brush Clean the exterior of the pilot assembly with a soft brush and blow through the flame ports on the pilot head Check the aeration holes are free from lint or dirt The pilot assembly can be removed if required by dis connecting the electrode HT lead gas pipe and unscrewing the mounting screws and lifting away The pilot assembly is a non serviceable item and
4. 8mm Pelee eee CUM masonry bit to a depth of 42mm Insert the wallplugs provided ensuring they are flush to the wall If the appliance is to be mounted on a dry lined wall or a timber framed construction wall then efforts should be made to fix in at least two positions vertically into one of the wooden studs or supporting wooden members of the wall using two of the fixing screws provided If this is not achievable then the E wall should be strengthened using appropriate building materials If there is no alternative than to rely on some plasterboard fixings then special cavity screw fixings or hollow wall anchors will be required which are not supplied with this product These should be con structed from metal and not plastic and of the design indicated in figure 3 For further guidance for wall fixing in timber framed buildings refer to any relevant local codes of practice Figure 3 2 5 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 7 0 FIXING THE APPLIANCE CONTINUED GB IE Flat Wall Fixing All Models To assist with fixing the appliance a template is provided Mark the positions shown as L40 Fixing points on the wall If a concealed gas connection is to be made ensure the gas supply pipe is in its final posi tion and can enter the appliance in the correct position when the appliance is hung on the wall Drill the wall as appropriate for the type of wall as previously described in this section and insert the chosen type of wall
5. is not damaged and that any structural members of the house frame are not damaged refer to section 7 0 The appliance must not be positioned vertically within 100 mm 4 of a carpeted floor rugs or fabric materials of any kind This dimension is measured vertically to the bottom of the appliance firebox 4 1 VENTILATION A minimum of 100 cm purpose provided ventilation MUST be provided for this appliance This may be achieved either with one vent 100 cm ata high or low position in the room or split ventilation i e 50cm be installed at high level and 50cm be installed at low level within the room An openable window or equivalent is also required To reduce the possibility of draughts road noise or insects entering the room via the air vent we recommend the use an air vent of the type that feature internal baffles The requirements of any other gas oil or solid fuel appliances operating in the same room or space must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation Any ventilation fitted must comply with BS 5871 part 4 and BS 5440 part 2 Ventilation fitted under or within immediate vicinity of the appliance must not be used as it may adversely effect performance of the ODS system The appliance shall not be installed within one metre of any existing air vent and any new air vent shall not be installed within one metre of the appliance For Republic of Ireland refer to the current edition of IS813 and any relevant rules in force
6. out internally Pilot lights but then goes out e Severe restriction in gas supply clear obstruction e Faulty thermocouple replace pilot unit e Blocked pilot clean out e Blocked lint gauze clean e Hold control knob in for longer e Check control knob does not foul indicator plate e If the pilot will not stay lit there could be a problem with contamination of the gas supply drafts room size and or ventilation or the thermocouple needs replacement Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen effect on safety NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOUPLETO MAKETHE PILOT STAY ALIGHT Fire does not spark at pilot e HT lead detached refit e Check the spark gap see section 7 1 e Faulty piezo unit replace e Debris shorting out electrode clean e Spark shorting to metalwork under tray check routing of HT lead under burner Fire runs for a time e Loose or faulty thermocouple rectify and then cuts off e Blocked pilot clean out e Fire is sited in a draft e Door or window has been opened creating a draft e Wall on which fire is sited has a hole holes through which there is a draft e Fire is too close the an air vent e Fire is sited on disused chimney breast which has not been adequately sealed up Dirt or lint in pilot aeration hole or on the lint gauze clean thoroughly e If the pilot will not stay lit there could be a problem with contamination of the gas supply drafts room size and or ventilation or the thermocoupl
7. should be well ventilated with all windows and doors open during this period During this period the appliance may cause smoke alarms to sound If this happens reset the alarms but do not remove the batteries Recommend that a guard be used for the protection of the young pets the elderly and the infirm Advise the customer that the ventilation openings should not be blocked or obstructed in any way 10 0 SERVICING l Lay out the dustsheet and tools 2 Remove the decorative frame glass facia assembly Removal is reverse of section 8 3 3 Remove the glass door assembly and clean carefully 4 Inspect the burner and the catalyst and clean if necessary with a soft brush 5 Disconnect the gas supply 6 Detach the burner front cover plate by removal of the four retaining screws Undo the two screws retaining the burner support bracket to the base and rear of the firebox Remove the four screws retaining the valve bracket to the firebox Remove the control knob and spindle assembly from the valve by removal of the spindle retaining clip 7 Remove the burner unit strip off the burner pipes and clean thoroughly 8 Clean the in line restrictor pilot assembly and the burner tube Do not attempt to remove the pilot injector as this can cause damage 9 Re assemble components 10 Turn on the gas supply and leak test Check pilot and burner for good ignition I 1 Refit the glass door assembly ensuring correct orientation and a good seal 12
8. the combustion ratio for the appliance CO CO3 it is first necessary to express both gas concentrations in terms of percentage To convert from parts per million ppm to a percentage divide the ppm figure by 10 000 Examples 35ppm 0 0035 I5ppm 0 0015 5ppm 0 0005 Now divide the concentration of carbon monoxide CO expressed in percent by the concentra tion of carbon dioxide CO to obtain the appliance combustion ratio CO _ CO gt ratio The combustion ratio of the gasses emitted by the catalytic convertor should not exceed 0 0015 If replacing firstly remove the decorative frame glass facia see section 8 3 and outer casing The catalysts are located on the top of the internal firebox and can be removed by unscrewing the retaining nuts securing the clamping plates Remove the catalysts their seals and discard Refit the new catalysts and seals in reverse order ensure the catalysts and the glass door have good seals Appliances that are several years old or have been extensively dismantled should be checked for soundness It is important that all the products of combustion pass through the catalytic converter at the top of the firebox before leaving the appliance The firebox is heat ed by lighting for a few minutes to provide a flow through the firebox The burner is then shut off and a smoke pellet or match intro duced at the base of the fire underneath the burner tray Large quantities of smoke will emerge from the top
9. 6 2 0 Appliance Data 3 8 1 Operating the Appliance 3 0 Installation Requirements 3 8 2 Operating pressure 3 1 Room Sizing 3 8 3 Fitting the Decorative Frame 4 0 Site Requirements 3 9 0 Briefing the customer 4 1 Ventilation 4 10 0 Servicing 5 0 Unpacking the Appliance 4 10 1 Servicing the Burner Unit 5 1 Component Checklist 4 10 2 Pilot Assembly 6 0 Gas Supply Routes 5 10 3 Catalysts 6 1 Preparing the Appliance 5 10 4 Testing for Firebox Leakage 7 0 Fixing the Appliance 5 11 0 Troubleshooting Guide 7 1 Checking the Burner amp Spark Gap 6 wo 0O OA ON NN OD e This appliance is a high efficiency flueless catalytic flame effect gas fire It provides radiant and convected warmth both efficiently and safely utilising the latest type of catalytic converter and burner technology e The appliance does not require a flue system of any type as the catalytic converter cleans the flue products to provide a complete combustion system which is intrinsically safe It is designed to operate on natural gas or propane and is factory set for operation on the gas type and at the pressure stated on the appliance data plate e The appliance incorporates a combustion monitoring system Oxygen Depletion System It must not be adjusted or put out of oper ation If replaced then manufacturer s original parts must be used e This appliance must be installed by a GAS SAFE registered person to ensure that the size of the room in which the appliance is to be installe
10. FF and completely cold Regularly clean around the appliance to ensure that dust fluff pet hair etc are kept to a minimum There are no other specific requirements for care other than regular cleaning of the general appliance A wipe with a dry cloth is normally sufficient DO NOT use abrasive cleaners as they can damage the finish Metal parts may be cleaned using an appropriate metal cleaner Test on a hidden part before cleaning Clean only in the direction of the grain INNER GLASS PANEL This can be cleaned with a suitable glass cleaner Test on a small area first GLASS PANEL This can be cleaned with a suitable glass cleaner Test on a small area first PAINTED AREAS These can be cleaned using a dry cloth STAINLESS STEEL AREAS These can either be cleaned using a proprietary stainless steel cleaner or baby oil Test on a small hidden part of the stainless steel before cleaning Always clean in direction of the grain GRANITE SURFACES A soft lint free duster should be used for day to day cleaning Other marks such as finger prints may be removed from the granite frame by using proprietary window glass cleaner or NET TEX hard surface cleaner LIMESTONE SURFACES Limestone is porous and can be susceptible to marking in use It may be cleaned with a small amount of warm soapy water Any stubborn stains may be removed with a diluted liquid domestic bleach and water solution Superficial scratches or stub born stains can be smoothed out usin
11. INSTALLATION amp USER INSTRUCTIONS WALL MOUNTED HIGH EFFICIENCY GAS FIRE MODELS COVERED BY THESE INSTRUCTIONS ED FOC OINT L40 PINOIR NG C 4 L40 PINOIR LPG L40 MEMOIR NG Focal Point Fires plc L40 MEMOIR LPG m Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BT L40 MERCANO NG Tel 01202 499330 Fax 01202 499326 L40 MERCANO LPG BS EN N483911007 www focalpointfires co uk KM579167 e sales focalpointfires co uk MODEL SHOWN MERCANO 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 note Except where otherwise stated all rights includ ing copyright in the text images and layout of this booklet is owned by Focal Point Fires plc You are not permitted to copy Sew or adapt any of the content without the prior written permis All instructions must be handed to the user for safekeeping sion of Focal Point Fires plc Revision E 03 13 The products covered by this booklet are protected under patent GB2275331B 2013 Focal Point Fires plc aD Section Contents Page No Section Contents Page No 1 0 Important Notes 2 8 0 Testing and Commissioning
12. be positioned on the wall above the appliance It should be established that any mirrors or pic ture frames etc to be positioned on the wall above the appliance are able to withstand prolonged exposure to moderate heat and moisture before proceeding with their installation The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a combustible wall providing it is relatively flat and does not interfere with the various vent holes in the back panel of the appliance The wall must be structurally sound and constructed from a mate rial capable of withstanding moderate heat Brick concrete finished plaster most types of conventional wall paper and dry lined plasterboard are usually examples of suitable materials however as there are many methods of wall construction and many vari ations in the composition of construction materials in some circumstances cracking may occur to plasterwork Materials such as flock blown vinyl and embossed paper which are sensitive to even small amounts of heat should be avoided as scorching and or discolouration may occur over time Avoid siting the appliance near joins or joints in plasterboard as exposure to moderate heat may cause cracking along the joint line If the appliance is to be mounted on a dry lined wall or a timber framed construction wall then the integrity and ability of the wall to carry the weight of the appliance must be confirmed It is important in these circumstances that any vapour control bar rier
13. bustion Monitoring System 3 12 0 Guarantee Terms and Conditions 5 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 the above could lead to prosecution and invalidate the appliance warranty In the event of gas leakage from the appliance the gas supply must be turned off at the nearest iso lating 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 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 p Figure e The guard glass front is to prevent risk of fire or injury from burns and no part of it Oudet openings DO NOT BLOCK should be permanently removed It Does Not Give Full Protection For Young Children Or The Infirm 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 control panel e Combustible items such as flooring and furniture and
14. c feet ft by 35 3 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 This appliance is intended as a secondary source of heat only and should not be used in a room without some form of background heating present If the appliance is used in a room as the sole source of heat then condensation may occur on colder surfaces within the room This appliance must not be used in bathrooms and bedrooms 5 0 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE e The control knob is located on the lower right hand side of the outer case It is marked as shown in be Be OFF position figure 4 e The pilot is visible behind the left hand side of the burner Push in and turn the control knob to the SPARK position and hold there for a few seconds Mm SPARK position e Continue turning anti clockwise through the two spark clicks to the PILOT light position ensuring the pilot has lit If not return the knob clockwise and repeat LOW position e When the pilot lights after the spark keep the knob pressed for approximately ten seconds Now release the knob and the pilot should stay alight HIGH position e If the pilot is extinguished during use wait three minutes before repeating the ignition
15. crewdriver through the holes in the right hand side panel to access the two M6 fixing screws designated a in figure 16 and tighten fully Next insert two no 8 self tapping screws designated b in Note Front frame facia not shown is tate figure 16 through the side panel support bracket and for clarity Figure I5 Figure 16 the corresponding holes in the side of the firebox Tighten fully Repeat for the left hand side panel which is secured by tightening the M6 a screws only The right hand side panel has a hinged flap to allow access to the control knob All instructions must be handed to the user for safekeeping Show the customer how to light and control the fire 9 0 BRIEFING THE CUSTOMER After commissioning the appliance the customer should be instructed on the safe use of the appliance and the need for regular servic ing Frequency of service depends on usage but MUST be carried out at least once annually Advise that cleaning of the fire may be achieved when the fire is cold using a damp cloth and mild detergent on most surfaces Advise that on first light up of a new appliance initial curing of high temperature paint and burning off of lubricants may occur for the first few hours of operation During this period some smoke may be emitted from the outlet grille this should be no cause for concern Accordingly the room
16. d in a room without some form of background heating present 4 0 SITE REQUIREMENTS Awarnin G This appliance may be installed in any room in the home except bathrooms or bedrooms The appliance is designed to be versatile and as such will operate correctly when exposed to normal gentle draughts experienced within the home It is not recommended however that the appliance be installed in areas where it is likely to be directly exposed to persistent strong draughts that may be generated by outside doors windows air vents air condition ing units extractor fans ceiling fans etc See section 4 1 for more information on ventilation This appliance is designed to be wall hung Do not recess any part of the appliance into the wall Clearances to non combustible materials Non combustible surfaces are defined as brick metal marble concrete etc and also a number of man made materials impervious to flame If in doubt refer to the material manufacturer for further information before proceeding with installation Clearances to the sides of the appliance are 100mm 4 Clearance to the front of the appliance is 500mm 20 The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a non combustible wall providing the area behind the appliance is flat and does not interfere with the various vent holes in the back panel of the appliance A non combustible shelf of any depth may be positioned above the appliance provided it is no closer tha
17. d is sufficient and the ventilation provision for that room is sufficient for the appliance Details of how to determine the suitable room size is given in section 3 1 of these instructions and details of how to determine suitable ventilation are given in section 4 1 e In the event of gas leakage from the appliance the gas supply must be turned off at the nearest isolating 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 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 This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force and used only in a sufficiently ventilated space The appliance is designed to fit various types of situations as described in sections 3 0 and 4 0 The appliance must be installed in a correctly sized room see section 3 1 and the correct purpose provided ventilation must be provided see section 4 1 e On no account should the appliance inlet or outlet openings be blocke
18. d or obstructed in any way see figure 1 Do not place objects on top of the appliance Do make sure the appliance is installed on a flat wall 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 dis i Figure coloured Outlet openings DO NOT BLOCK e This appliance is intended as a secondary source of heat only and should not be used in a room without some form of background heating present If the appliance is used in a room as the sole source of heat then condensation may occur on colder surfaces within the room e On first light up of a new appliance burning off of high temperature paint and lubricants may occur for the first few hours of operation During this period some smoke may be emit ted from the outlet grille this should be no cause for concern Accordingly the room should be well ventilated with all windows and doors open during this period During this period the appliance may cause smoke alarms to sound If this happens reset the alarms but do not remove the batteries WARNING Due to the nature of this product the area around the top of the appliance i e the grille gets very hot Care should be taken when operating the appliance The man ufacturer of this ap
19. e needs replacement Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen effect on safety NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOUPLETO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT Pilot flame shrinks when e Poor gas flow to fire check pressure with fire on high fire is on high e If pressure is low remove any restriction in pipework or valve e Check all isolators are adequately sized and fully open e Check meter pressure is adequate e If the pilot will not stay lit there could be a problem with contamination of the gas supply drafts room size and or ventilation or the thermocouple needs replacement Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen effect on safety NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOUPLETO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT Fire smells when first lit or in use e Newness smell from brand new appliance e Leakage occurring Carry out leakage test and rectify any problems e Combustible materials used in incorrect positions e Airborne substances such as cleaning materials air fresheners are being drawn through the fire e Other airborne contaminants such as dust tobacco smoke paint vapours 10 2013 Focal Point Fires plc lt D Section Contents Page No Section Contents Page No 1 0 Important Notes l 7 0 Cleaning 3 2 0 Clearances to Combustibles l 8 0 Servicing 4 3 0 Fireguards 2 9 0 List Of Replacement Parts 4 4 0 Ventilation amp Room Size 3 10 0 Installation Details 4 5 0 Operating Instructions 3 11 0 Service History 4 6 0 Com
20. eds replacement Modifications are dan gerous and can have a serious unseen effect on safety and therefore MUST not be done Replacements must be original manufacturers parts Re assembly is the reverse of removal Ensure setting pressures are as stated in Section 2 Appliance Data It is recommended that the catalysts are inspected for signs of damage and dirt during routine servicing procedures The expected life of the catalysts is in excess of 1 000 hours 10 years of normal use After this time the catalysts should be replaced If there are any deposits of dirt or soot on the catalyst they should be cleaned with a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner If removed for cleaning ensure the seals are in good condition before replacing the catalyst New seals will usually be required The performance of the catalysts may be checked using a combustion gas analyser as follows Any analyser used should conform to EN 50379 3 Ignite the fire as per the operating instructions and run at maximum setting for 15 minutes Position gas sample probe directly over the catalysts via the outlet grille on top of the appliance Record the carbon dioxide CO concentration and then the carbon monoxide CO con centration as displayed by the analyser also noting the units in which the values are expressed Most analysers display carbon dioxide CO concentrations in percentage terms and carbon monoxide concentration in parts per million ppm terms In order to calculate
21. fixings Insert the wall fixing screws into the top wall plugs taking care to leave the screws protruding approximately 5mm from the wall Now hang the appliance onto these screws through the two keyhole shaped holes in the upper brackets on the back panel of the appliance Insert the lower fixing screws into the lower wall plugs through the corresponding fixing holes in the lower part of the back panel Do not tighten fully Before tightening the wall mounting screws fully at this stage it is recommended to check the horizontal alignment of the appliance with a spirit level as small adjustments can still be made if necessary When this has been checked tighten all four fixing screws fully To access the upper fixing screws insert a screwdriver through the round access holes in the front face of the outlet grille as shown in figure 4 These access holes are located in the same position on all models 7 1 CHECKING THE BURNER AND SPARK GAP There are no imitation fuel bed components to install The appliance features a ribbon burn Figure 4 er which is designed to produce a continuous band of flame over its length The burner should be visually inspected to ensure it is free from any foreign matter If it is necessary to clean or dust off the burner then the glass door should be removed by removal of the retaining screws Re fit the glass door after cleaning or inspection ensuring a good seal The ga
22. g a fine grade wet amp dry sandpaper Joints may be grouted using a matching tile grout 2013 Focal Point Fires plc Figure 4 8 0 SERVICING ED The appliance should be checked on an annual basis to ensure it is working safely and that there is no excessive build up of soot The frequency of service will depend on usage but MUST be carried out at least once annually Servicing must be carried out by a GAS SAFE registered person 9 0 LIST OF REPLACEMENT PARTS The Installation instructions carry full servicing details for the use of the installer PART NO ITEM F960004 Inner glass door assembly F730023 Pilot assembly Natural gas models F730026 Pilot assembly Propane models Seagas F730086 Gas valve TRAY046C Burner unit Natural gas models TRAY 121 Burner unit Propane models F780079 Catalyst seal kit must also be supplied F940 136 Seal kit for Catalyst 10 0 INSTALLATION DETAILS Name amp contact details of installer Supplied by Installer GAS SAFE registration No Model Fire serial No Date installed 11 0 SERVICE HISTORY Serviced by name GAS SAFE No Contact details of Engineer 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 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 Fo
23. king of the inlet pressure 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 Figure 7 Remove any protective packaging and remove any protective film that may be present on the frame 8 3 FITTING THE DECORATIVE FRAME ASSEMBLY Mercano models Before the facia may be fitted it must be assem bled as follows I Remove the glass panel from all packaging and lay face down on a soft surface Identify the top and bottom of the glass facia by observing the ori entation of the keyhole shaped slots in the facia fixing brackets as shown in figure 8 2 Slide on the side pieces ensuring that the grille fixing holes shown are aligned towards the top of the glass facia as shown in figure 9 3 Ensure the sides are neatly aligned with the glass and secure the sides using two M6 screws for each side as shown in figure 10 Do not overtighten the screws 4 Position the grille within the two side pieces ensuring a neat fit 5 Secure the grille in position using two M6 screws and two no 8 self tapping screws as shown in figure 12 6 The frame assembly is now complete The glass facia panel is supported by four M6 screws which protrude from the front of the
24. l regulations codes and the rules in force In order to avoid unnecessary pressure drops use of small diameter pipe should be kept to a minimum for example we recommend no more than 1 5 metres of 8mm pipe If a concealed gas connection is to be made the supply pipe should always be sleeved through walls and floors using the shortest possible route For concealed supply pipe routing pipes must where possible be vertical and providing there is sufficient wall thickness available they should be placed in pipe chases Horizontal pipe runs should be avoided Prior to chas ing a solid wall an inspection should be made to note the proximity of any cables sockets outlets which may already be buried Pipes must be secured using suitable clips and protected against corrosion Ideally factory finished protected pipework and fittings should be used Joints should be kept to a minimum and compression fittings must not be used The pipework installation must be tested for tight ness before any protection is applied and or the pipework and fittings are buried Remove any protective film coatings from the finished decorative surfaces of the appliance WARNING After having selected the final mounting position of the appliance taking into account the The wall where the appliance is requirements as specified in sections 3 and 4 of these instructions the integrity of the wall wall wher i i Ape to be installed must be capable and the feasibility of the
25. mbustible materials should not be positioned directly in front of the appliance within a distance of one metre 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 2 0 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES CONTINUED ED Clearances to combustible materials continued Under no circumstances should any electrical equipment e g plasma LCD screen TV sets etc be positioned on the wall above the appli ance The appliance is designed to be wall mounted alone and not in conjunction with any type of combustible fire surround No com bustible shelves should be positioned on the wall above the appliance It should be established that any mirrors or picture frames etc to be positioned on the wall above the appliance are able to withstand prolonged exposure to moderate heat and moisture before pro ceeding with their installation The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a combustible wall providing it is relatively flat and does not interfere with the various vent holes in the back panel of the appliance The wall must be structurally sound and con structed from a material capable of withstanding moderate heat Brick concrete finished plaster most types of conventional wall paper and dry lined plasterboard are examples of suitable materials Materials such as flock blown vinyl and embossed paper which are sensi tive to even small amounts of heat should be avoided as scorching and or discolouration may occur over time If the appliance is to be mounted on a dry li
26. n 400mm 16 from the top of the appliance glass panel and the wall above the appliance is non combustible The appliance must not be positioned ver tically within 60mm 2 4 of a solid floor i e wood or stone or hearth This dimension is measured vertically to the bottom of the appliance firebox Clearances to combustible materials Combustible materials are defined as wood fabrics or other materials likely to combust if exposed to flame Generally any mate rial which is likely to discolour melt or misshape when exposed to moderate heat should be considered as a combustible mate rial or surface Clearance to the sides of the appliance are 100mm 4 but curtains drapes and other fabrics are not permitted within a distance of 500mm 20 of the appliance sides No such materials are permitted directly above the appliance regardless of distance 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 4 0 SITE REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED The minimum clearance to the ceiling above the appliance is 800mm 31 5 measured from the top of the appliance glass panel Combustible materials should not be positioned directly in front of the appliance within a distance of one metre Under no circumstances should any electrical equipment e g plasma LCD screen TV sets etc be positioned on the wall above the appliance The appliance is designed to be wall mounted alone and not in conjunction with any type of combustible fire surround No combustible shelves should
27. ned wall or a timber framed construction wall then the integrity and ability of the wall to carry the weight of the appliance must be confirmed It is important in these circumstances that any vapour control barrier is not damaged and that any struc tural members of the house frame are not damaged refer to section 7 0 of the installation section of these instructions The appliance must not be positioned vertically within 100 mm 4 of a carpeted floor rugs or fabric materials of any kind This dimension is meas ured vertically to the bottom of the appliance firebox 3 0 FIREGUARDS 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 flam mable materials coming into contact with or in proximity to burning fuel and or hot surfaces Fireguards can be 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 2 amp 3 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 2 Figure 3 Example of moveable fireguard for portable heating appliances Example of detachable fireguard ae A
28. o the high position The main burner should light after a few seconds HIGH position e To decrease the setting to low turn the control knob clockwise to the LOW setting e To turn to the PILOT position from the HIGH or LOW positions press the control neues knob in and return to the pilot position and release e To turn the fire off keep the knob pressed in return to the OFF position and release Ce 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 8 2 OPERATING PRESSURE D 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 operating pressure could indicate a supply prob lem If the inlet pressure is too 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 operating pressure is too low then check the meter governor pres sure with the appliance running lf this is less than the inlet pressure stated in sec tion 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 chec
29. of the appliance but none should emerge from the joints or gasket faces especially around the door It is important to note that the appliance can never be expect ed to be 100 smoke tight and small quantities of smoke may be seen in corners of joints and gasket faces etc without affecting safety when the fire is in operation 9 2013 Focal Point Fires plc cD Appliances that are several years old or have been extensively dismantled should be checked for soundness It is important that all the prod ucts of combustion pass through the catalytic converter at the top of the firebox before leaving the appliance The firebox is heated by lighting for a few minutes to provide a flow through the firebox The burner is then shut off and a smoke pellet or match introduced at the base of the fire underneath the burner tray Large quantities of smoke will emerge from the top of the appliance but none should emerge from the joints or gasket faces especially around the door It is important to note that the appliance can never be expected to be 100 smoke tight and small quantities of smoke may be seen in corners of joints and gasket faces etc without affecting safety when the fire is in operation Fire sparks but pilot does not light e No gas to fire check isolators are open and gas supply is on e Pipework blockage clean out e Air not fully purged re purge supply or wait longer e Spark earthing to metalwork reset gap correctly e Blocked pilot clean
30. outer casing Ensure each screw is unscrewed approxi mately one turn from the fully screwed in position F in order to create a 2mm gap shown in figure 13 Simply hang the facia panel onto the outer casing ensuring that the corresponding keyhole shaped holes engage the screwheads fully see fig ure 14 Figure 9 Pinoir and Memoirs models Remove the stone facia panel from any protective packag ing The stone facia panel is supported by four M6 screws which protrude from the front of the outer casing Ensure each screw is unscrewed approximately one turn from the fully screwed in position in order to create a 2mm gap shown in figure 13 Hang the facia panel onto the outer cas ing ensuring that the corresponding keyhole shaped holes engage the screwheads fully 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 8 3 FITTING THE DECORATIVE FRAME CONTINUED ED Mercano models only After fitting the facia the decorative side panels may be fitted as follows Remove the two side panel assemblies from the pro tective packaging To fit onto the sides of the firebox first insert two M6 retaining screws into the sides of the firebox and ensure they are unscrewed approxi mately 2mm so the keyhole shaped holes may engage and the sides can be hooked on as shown in figure 13 Insert a s
31. p between the spark electrode and the pilot should be 3 5 4 5mm to produce a good spark see figure 5 There should be no need to adjust this If under any circumstances the piezo electric spark fails the pilot cannot be lit manually 8 0 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING Turn on and test the gas supply up to the fire for any leaks in accordance with the current edition of BS 6891 For Republic of Ireland ref erence should be made to the current edition of IS813 the relevant standards governing installation 8 1 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE e The control knob is located on the lower right hand side of the outer case It is marked as shown in figure 6 OFF position e The pilot is visible behind the left hand side of the burner Push in and turn the control knob to the SPARK position and hold there for a few seconds e Continue turning anti clockwise through the two spark clicks to the PILOT light posi k z SPARK position tion ensuring the pilot has lit If not return the knob clockwise and repeat e When the pilot lights after the spark keep the knob pressed for approximately ten sec onds Now release the knob and the pilot should stay alight LOW position e If the pilot is extinguished during use wait three minutes before repeating the ignition procedure e To achieve the HIGH setting push the control knob in slightly and continue turning fully anti clockwise t
32. pliance considers all surfaces as working surfaces with the exception of the control knob The guard glass front is to prevent risk of fire or injury from burns and no part of it should be permanently removed 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 This appliance is free from any asbestos material Inlet openings DO NOT BLOCK 2 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 2 0 APPLIANCE DATA aah Operating Pressure see Cat 2 0 mbar Max Energy Input kVV Min Energy Input kW Model wne ee ba o as as e e mrm GE fe a Flow Restrictor Orifice Natural gas models 1 35mm Flow Restrictor Orifice Propane models 1 03mm Oxypilot Natural gas models SIT 9082 Oxypilot Propane models Seagas P5 19 Gas Control Copreci 21400 Gas Inlet 8mm Ignition Piezo Spark Spark Gap 3 5 4 5mm Please see Data Badge affixed to appliance for current data This appliance is for use only with the gas type and at the pressure stated on the appliance Data Badge 3 0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS If the appliance is to be sited near a disused or unserviceable fireplace served by a natural draught flue then the old flue must be sealed off It will be necessary to ventilate the old flue to prevent condensation and dampness forming however any air vent used to ven
33. procedure e To achieve the HIGH setting push the control knob in slightly and continue turning fully anti clockwise to the high position The main burner should light after a few seconds e To decrease the setting to low turn the control knob clockwise to the LOW setting e To turn to the PILOT position from the HIGH or LOW positions press the control knob in and return to the pilot position and release e To turn the fire off keep the knob pressed in return to the OFF position and release 6 0 COMBUSTION MONITORING SYSTEM This fire is fitted with a combustion monitoring safety device ODS If the appliance 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 prob lem and removal of the draught should resolve this The appliance can then be re lit in accordance with the previous section If pilot dis turbance is not the cause then the ODS safety system may be in operation Switch the appliance OFF call in your installer to check the appliance and ventilation Remedial work must be carried out as required DO NOT allow the appliance to be used until the appliance and installation is passed as safe If the pilot continues to be extinguished you must call your installer to check the operation of the com plete appliance 7 0 CLEANING Before carrying out any of the following operations ensure that the appliance is O
34. proposed supply pipe routing the firebox of the appliance may be of long term support of the total securedto the wall f load of the appliance Measures To ensure customer safety be sure to design the installation so that the strength of both AAE ET Eel CES Tif iome the wall and any wall fixings used are sufficient sufficient strength to withstand Focal Point Fires plc assumes absolutely no responsibility for injuries and or damages that T cela Mel Mer lature rh CMGI elem may occur due to improper installation or handling The appliance should not be installed tion and other external forces until all wet plastering and or dry wall sanding and wall painting has been completed Do not block the ventilation holes of the appliance The wall onto which the appliance is installed must be flat Install only on a vertical surface Avoid sloped surfaces Installation onto anything other than a vertical wall may result in fire damage or injury If the appliance is to be mounted on the inner leaf of a conventional cav JERE ChCRCETLaetett eee icy brick wall or a solid wall then the wall plugs and fixing screws provided may be used R nA EE a e atat Depending on the condition of the wall it may be necessary to use additional fixings In this CA a E EA ALLE situation any additional fixings and wallplugs should be of the same size and type as the ones JEET ETE TEETE T provided At the appropriate stage of the installation drill four holes using only a
35. r 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 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 3g focalpointfires co uk or fax 01202 499326 Details required 1 Name full address including pos
36. re proceeding with installation Clearances to the sides of the appliance are 100mm 4 Clearance to the front of the appliance is 500mm 20 The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a non combustible wall providing the area behind the appliance is flat and does not interfere with the various vent holes in the back panel of the appliance A non combustible shelf of any depth may be positioned above the appliance provided it is no closer than 400mm 16 from the top of the appliance glass panel and the wall above the appliance is non combustible The appliance must not be positioned vertically within 60mm 2 4 of a solid floor i e wood or stone or hearth This dimension is measured vertically to the bottom of the appliance firebox Clearances to combustible materials Combustible materials are defined as wood fabrics or other materials likely to combust if exposed to flame Generally any material which is likely to discolour melt or misshape when exposed to moderate heat should be considered as a combustible material or sur face Clearance to the sides of the appliance are 100mm 4 but curtains drapes and other fabrics are not permitted within a distance of 500mm 20 of the appliance sides No such materials are permitted directly above the appliance regardless of distance The mini mum clearance to the ceiling above the appliance is 800mm 31 5 measured from the top of the appliance glass panel Co
37. should not be taken apart Aeration holes must be absolutely clear internally for prop er operation NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOUPLE TO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT Modifications are dangerous and can have serious unseen effects on safety If the pilot will not stay lit there is a problem with dirt the gas supply to it or the thermocouple needs replacement The gas valve is a non serviceable item If this needs replacement remove securing nut holding the valve in place remove all pipe unions electrode lead thermocouple lead and then the complete valve Replacement must be original manufacturers parts Re assembly is the reverse of removal Ensure setting pressures are as stated in Section 2 Appliance Data Remove the burner unit as detailed in section 10 1 then remove the lint arrestor and pilot unit by using a screwdriver to remove the retaining screws 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 dismantle the pilot injector The unit is factory set and the only check necessary is to ensure the spark gap is correct See specifications for gap setting NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOUPLE TO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT If the pilot will not stay lit there is a problem with dirt the gas supply or the thermocouple ne
38. soft wall coverings such as blown vinyl or embossed paper low temperature 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 if fitted e This appliance incorporates a combustion monitoring system ODS DO NOT burn any foreign material on this fire Under no circumstances shall the appli ance be used if the glass front door or panel has been removed damaged or is open On no account should the appliance inlet or outlet openings be blocked or obstructed in any way see figure 1 DO NOT place objects on top of the appliance WARNING Due to the nature of this product the area around the top of the appliance i e the grille gets very hot Care should be taken when operating the appliance The integral catalysts should be checked by the installer upon servicing to ensure there are no defects or obstructions that may pre Inlet openings DO NOT BLOCK vent the satisfactory flow of combustion products The expected life of the catalyst is in excess of 11 000 hours 10 years of normal use After this time the catalyst should be replaced Clearances to non combustibles Non combustible surfaces are defined as brick metal marble concrete etc and also a number of man made materials impervious to flame If in doubt refer to the material manufacturer for further information befo
39. t code and contact telephone number 2 Receipt of purchase or credit card statement 3 Original installers CORGI Gas Safe registration number gas fires only 4 Annual service receipt for every 12 months 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 5 2013 Focal Point Fires plc F860595
40. tilate the old flue must not be sited within 500mm of this appliance If the flue can be ventilated to the outside of the building then this is usually the best solution If in doubt then advice should be sought from a local building control officer The appliance is designed to be wall mounted If the appliance is to be mounted on a newly fabricated area of wall that also serves the purpose of sealing off the old flue then it is very important that there are no holes gaps or otherwise in this wall that will allow draughts from the old flue to enter the room especially directly behind the appliance Such draughts could affect the performance of the ODS sys tem and result in nuisance cutting out for example If the gas supply pipe is to enter the appliance from the rear i e emerge from the wall behind the appliance then any hole in the wall from which the pipe emerges must be tightly sealed Propane LPG models must not be installed in cellars basements or any room which is completely below ground level 3 1 ROOM SIZING The room size should be a minimum of 40m e g 13 4 x 13 4 x 8 to allow adequate circulation of air and ensure the cor rect operation of the fire This volume may include adjacent spaces but these spaces must not be separated by a door To calcu late a room size in cubic metres m divide the room volume in cubic feet ft by 35 3 This appliance is intended as a second ary source of heat only and should not be use
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