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HE Cast Range

Slimline Open Fronted Radiant Gas Fire

High Efficiency Cast Iron Fireplaces

Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions

Hand these instructions to the owner following installation

Model No. GSRCI2MN is only for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a
supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

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Page 1: ... Gas Fire High Efficiency Cast Iron Fireplaces Installation Maintenance User Instructions Hand these instructions to the owner following installation Model No GSRCI2MN is only for use on Natural Gas G20 at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G B I E ...

Page 2: ...e 18 Section 3 Assembling Fuel Bed and Commissioning 3 1 Assembling the ceramics and fuel bed 19 22 3 2 Lighting the appliance 23 3 3 Checking for clearance of combustion products 23 24 3 4 Re fitting the canopy 25 Section 4 Maintenance 4 1 Removal of the Burner Assembly 26 4 2 Removal of the Piezo Igniter 26 4 3 Removal of the Control Tap 27 4 4 Removal of the Thermocouple 27 Section 5 User Instr...

Page 3: ...Type Aeromatic Self Vitiating Tubular Burner Max Gross Heat Input 6 5 kW Min Gross Heat Input 2 2 kW Ignition Rate Cold Pressure 20 0 1 0 mbar Ignition Push button Piezo Electrode Spark Gap 4 0mm Weight with fender 10 5 Kg Fire box Dimensions Width 447mm Height 600mm Depth 125mm Gas Connection 8mm Compression Supplied with fire 3 ...

Page 4: ...ponents Concrete Flue Blocks 8 IS 813 1996 Domestic Gas Installation Republic of Ireland No purpose made additional ventilation is normally required for this appliance when installed in G B When Installing in I E please consult document I S 813 1996 Domestic Gas Installation which is issued by the National Standards Authority of Ireland If installing in Northern Ireland please consult local buildi...

Page 5: ...ollowing conditions are satisfied 1 Check that the chimney flue only serves one fire place and is clear of any obstruction Any dampers or register plates must be removed or locked in the open position 2 Brick stone built chimneys or any chimney or flue which has been used for an appliance burning fuel other than gas must be thoroughly swept The base of the chimney flue must also be thoroughly clea...

Page 6: ...CE The front opening of the fire place must be between 330 and 440 mm wide and between 550 and 575mm high If the opening exceeds these dimensions then a surround must be constructed from suitable non combustible material to produce a correct size opening Any surround must be suitably sealed to the fire place to prevent leakage See below in fig 1 When installing into a brick built chimney you must ...

Page 7: ...ance may be fitted to twin wall metal flue boxes conforming to the constructional requirements of BS 715 BS EN 1856 2 The box must have a minimum flue diameter of 125mm internal and minimum internal dimensions of 300mm deep by 685mm high by 470mm wide There are no maximum dimensional requirements for the box The top face of the box must be insulated with a minimum thickness of 50mm of non combusti...

Page 8: ... complying with BS EN 1858 In accordance with BS EN 1858 pre cast flues built with directly plastered faces front or rear are not correctly installed as to ensure proper operation with any type of gas fire In some instances of this flue construction temperature cracking of surface plaster may occur through no fault of the appliance An air gap or some form of insulation material should be installed...

Page 9: ...Right hand corner blanking plate 2 2 INSTALLING THE FIRE BOX Establish which type of flue you are intending to install the fire in to 225 x 225mm 9 inch x 9 inch brick built chimneys 175mm 7 inch diameter lined brick or stone flue insulated pre fabricated metal flue box to BS 715 BS EN 1856 2 When installing into 125mm 5 inch diameter lined brick or stone flue or insulated pre fabricated metal flu...

Page 10: ... Fig 3 then apply suitable high temperature 300 degree celcius rated sealant to the entire join line between the 2 castings If either the front or rear casting is damaged i e cracked do not proceed with the installation Fig 3 10 Check 5 off bolts are secure and seal completely no visible gaps between the mounting faces of the two casts ...

Page 11: ...ve the canopy by unscrewing the M5 wing nut as shown below in Fig 4 then lifting out via the retaining hooks Store the canopy in a safe position until it is ready for re fitting see section 3 4 Fig 4 11 M5 Wing Nut Retaining Lugs ...

Page 12: ... panel and casting and fit to the builders opening as prepared to the dimensions stated in section 1 6 e With the hearth panel and casting in position ensure that the hearth is protected from damage f Mark out and drill 4 off No 14 6mm holes in the back face of the fire opening in the positions shown overpage in fig 6 12 Burner Engine Burner Heat Shield Firebox Flue restrictor baffle held in posit...

Page 13: ... of the openings in the sides or rear of the fire box below the fuelbed support panel and connect to the isolating inlet elbow The gas connection to the appliance should be made to the isolating inlet elbow using 8mm rigid tubing There must be no soldered joints within the firebox See fig 7 below Fig 7 Firebox Casting Builders Opening Gas Supply Firebox Approx 40mm Casting Gas Supply Approx 40mm B...

Page 14: ...nd a blunt chisel remove the inlet aperture selected and then seal with the grommet supplied To provide access for the gas supply pipe cut the grommet with a sharp knife Failure to seal the inlet apertures could lead to flame reversal which in turn will damage the burner and control systems of the product Fig 8 below shows a correctly sealed installation Fig 8 PLEASE NOTE BFM EUROPE LTD WILL NOT B...

Page 15: ...imum travel for the tensioning nut l Fit a screwed nipple on to each of the cables and pull hand tight up against the tensioning screw then secure each nipple with a flat bladed screwdriver See fig 9 overpage m Evenly tighten the tensioning nuts to tension both cables and pull the fire snugly against the casting Do not overtighten it is only necessary to pull the seal up against the sealing face o...

Page 16: ...Fig 9 Securing Firebox Via Cable Fixing Method 16 Firebox Cable Fixing Eyes Rawlplugs Tensioning Wires Tensioning Screw Nut ...

Page 17: ...pack Secure the sealing plate with the 3 off screws vertically as shown below It is essential that these brackets are fitted correctly See fig 10 below Fig 10 s DO NOT refit the cast iron canopy until the spillage test has been completed as detailed in section 3 6 Corner Blaking Plates Secure with Screws Provided 17 3 off sealing plate retaining screws ...

Page 18: ...a few seconds to purge the pipe work then press the igniter button The burner should light continue to hold the control knob for a few seconds then turn to the full on position d Check that the gas pressure for Natural Gas G20 models is 20 0 mbar 1 0mbar 8 0 in w g 0 4 in w g e Turn off the fire remove the manometer and refit the pressure test point screw Check the pressure test point screw for ga...

Page 19: ...upport and push fully backwards to the rear face of the fibre boards Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box See Fig 11 below Fig 11 b Position the front row of four loose coals along behind the first row of coals ensuring that the flame paths as indicated are not interupted See Fig 12 below Fig 12 19 ...

Page 20: ...als onto the ribs in the fuelbed as shown below ensuring that the rear flame paths as indicated are not interupted See Fig 13 below Fig 13 d Fit the decorative coals across the front heat shield as shown below in fig 14 Fig 14 20 ...

Page 21: ...m To ensure that the release of fibres from these R C F articles is kept to a minimum during installation servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on the fire When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag c...

Page 22: ...lbed is located behind the locating tabs as shown below in Fig 15 not on top of the locating tabs as shown in Fig 16 Fig 15 Shows correct location of fuelbed Fig 16 Shows incorrect location of fuelbed 22 Fuelbed correctly positioned behind locating tabs Fuelbed incorrectly positioned on top of the locating tabs ...

Page 23: ...ress the control knob and turn to the off position the burner will now be extinguished WARNING If the fire goes out for any reason or is turned off and it is necessary to re light the fire it is important to allow the fire to cool for 3 minutes before attempting to re light it 3 3 CHECKING FOR CLEARANCE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS a Close all doors and windows in the room b Light the fire and allow to ...

Page 24: ...er ensuring that the fire is safe to use it should be left on high position to fully warm up During this time a slight odour may be noticed this is due to the newness of the fire and will soon disappear At this stage any minor adjustments to the coals should be made using suitable long handled tongs and taking care not to damage the coals Finally hand the Installation and Maintenance Instructions ...

Page 25: ...HE CANOPY a Following successful completion of the spillage test as detailed in section 3 3 refit the canopy as shown below in Fig 18 Fig 18 25 M5 Wingnut and 2 off locating pegs used to secure the cast canopy as shown ...

Page 26: ...ts etc 4 1 2 Remove the front bars ashpan cover put them in a safe location Remove the loose coals from the fuel bed Remove the fuelbed matrix 4 1 3 Isolate the gas supply and remove the inlet pipe from the appliance inlet elbow Unscrew and remove the two screws which retain the burner at the base Lift the burner retaining tabs from the rear of the firebox remove the burner assembly from the fire ...

Page 27: ...Remove the burner assembly as in section 4 1 4 4 2 Remove the push in thermocouple from the end of the control tap and and remove the thermocouple retaining nut from the mounting bracket on the burner assembly 4 4 3 Re assemble in reverse order and carry out a gas tightness test 4 8 3 Replace in reverse order and check correct operation of the appliance PARTS SHORTLIST Replacement of parts must be...

Page 28: ...150mm No purpose made additional ventilation is normally required for this appliance when installed in G B When installed I E please consult document I S 813 1996 Domestic Gas Installation which is issued by the National Standards Authority of Ireland Any purpose made ventilation should be checked periodically to ensure that it is free from obstruction If the chimney or flue has been previously us...

Page 29: ...om the fire opening and the chimney or flue visually checked for fallen debris or blockages which must be removed The chimney should also be checked to ensure clearance of flue products These are conditions of the manufacturers guarantee After installation or during servicing a spillage test must always be carried out Rubbish of any type must NEVER be thrown onto the fuel bed this could affect saf...

Page 30: ...s to allow the gas to reach the burner Insert the tip of a lit taper in below the fuelbed ceramic matrix above the thermocouple tip This will light the main burner at low rate c After lighting turn the control knob in the anti clockwise direction to the high position It is recommended that for most efficient performance the fire is allowed to warm up for a few minutes with the gas control on maxim...

Page 31: ...ces use a water based cleaner to clean the surface CLEANING OF THE PAINTED CASTINGS On painted castings the surface should be cleaned with a clean damp cloth only Abrasive materials will wear away the paint coatings and should therefore be avoided CLEANING OF THE GAS FIRES PAINTED SURFACES Painted surfaces should be cleaned with a clean damp cloth only Abrasive materials will wear away the paint c...

Page 32: ...backwards to the rear face of the fibre boards Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box See Fig 1 below Fig 1 b Position the front row of four loose coals along behind the first row of coals ensuring that the flame paths as indicated are not interupted See Fig 2 below Fig 2 32 ...

Page 33: ...across the front heat shield as shown below in fig 4 Fig 4 The exact position and fit of the coals may be finely adjusted to give the best appearance Warning Use only the coal set supplied with the fire When replacing the coals remove the old coals and discard them Fit a complete set of coals of the correct type Do not fit additional coals or any coals other than a genuine replacement set 33 ...

Page 34: ...o remove any dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on the fire When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag clearly labelled as RCF waste This is not classified as hazardous waste and may be disposed of at a tipping site licensed for the disposal of industrial waste Protecti...

Page 35: ...hind the locating tabs as shown below in Fig 5 not on top of the locating tabs as shown in Fig 6 Fig 5 Shows correct location of fuelbed Fig 6 Shows incorrect location of fuelbed 35 Fuelbed correctly positioned behind locating tabs Fuelbed incorrectly positioned on top of the locating tabs ...

Page 36: ...f this book Coal Ceramic Pack B 67400 Decorative Coals B 141060 Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact accuracy of descriptions and illustrations cannot be guaranteed Part No B 139620 Issue 2 BFM Europe Ltd Trentham Lakes Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www bfm europe com Telephone General Enquiries 01782 339000 Telephone Technical Advice 01782 339064 Telephone S...

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