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VENT FrEE / FluElEss 

Gas FirEplacE  

iNsTallaTioN & opEraTiNG 

InstructIon Manual

Please read these instructions carefully before 

installation, use and retain them for future reference

Natural Gas

VFSL1600-N

These appliances conform to the requirements of SANS 1539:2017

LPGSA Permit Number: 

1013-49/1-RSA-17-A

Summary of Contents for VFSL1600-N

Page 1: ...ating Instruction Manual Please read these instructions carefully before installation use and retain them for future reference Natural Gas VFSL1600 N These appliances conform to the requirements of SANS 1539 2017 LPGSA Permit Number 1013 49 1 RSA 17 A ...

Page 2: ... S T Y LE SAF E T Y Q U A LITY THAT L A S T S CONGRATULATIONS o n y o u r p u r c h a s e o f a CHAD O CHEF Fireplace a n d W E L C O M E t o t h e CHAD O CHEF family ...

Page 3: ...LATION REQUIREMENTS 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 FOR QUALIFIED GAS INSTALLER 3 NG6801 VALVE Operating Instructions 4 NG6801 VALVE Pressure Testing 4 Checklist For Gas Installer 5 Caution 5 Warnings 6 Cleaning 7 Servicing 7 Guarantee Claim Form 9 Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ... is the installer s responsibility to do these calculations on behalf of the home owner 6 This appliance may only be installed by a registered Natural Gas installer and must comply with the installation requirements of SANS 10087 1 Ask to be shown the installer s card with his registration number before allowing the installation work to commence and make a note of his QCC number Upon completion of...

Page 5: ...t in bedrooms or bathrooms where the humidity levels are too high See page 1 Avoid areas where there are strong draughts which may be generated by outside doors It is recommend that the fireplace should not be installed within 500mm of any air vent as this could affect the working of the ODS This fireplace is to be installed in an island setting as it is not suitable to be installed against a wall...

Page 6: ...nit Connect up according to SANS 10087 1 Connect a copper pipe from the gas supply via a regulator complying with SANS 1237 to the Ø8 compression fitting on the control valve taking into account the distance from the gas supply to calculate the size of the copper pipe Setting up 1 Insert the burner with the venturi facing the gas jet and ensure the burner is seated correctly 2 Fill the burner with...

Page 7: ...es before repeating the ignition procedure 5 Continue turning the knob anticlockwise to the HIGH position and the main burner should light after a few seconds 6 Select the required HIGH or LOW setting 7 To turn the fire OFF depress the knob and turn it clockwise to the OFF position and release This will extinguish both the main burner and the pilot burner iNlET prEssurE TEsT poiNT 1 Access the val...

Page 8: ...ore glass pebbles than recommended and supplied See Page 2 The room must be bigger than the minimum room size for that fireplace See Page 2 Ensure that there is adequate ventilation in the box housing the unit See Page 1 Do not tamper with jets burners or regulator settings NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOUPLE TO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT CHAD O CHEF products are preset and tested to function ef...

Page 9: ...s WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CAN LEAD TO DEATH Carbon monoxide poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have the heater serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others these include pregnant women people with heart or lung d...

Page 10: ...n of malfunction and at least once in 2 years Spiders are the biggest pests because they tend to occupy the smallest of holes which will be in the burner venturi or the pilot air holes If spiders are a problem in the home have your fireplace serviced just before the new season begins Suggested procedure for servicing 1 Isolate the gas supply and work on a cold unit 2 Remove the glass pebbles insid...

Page 11: ...er This does not mean that it is rust proof it will require regular maintenance to preserve this protective surface layer in order to enjoy the high quality standard that is to be expected from Chad O Chef Read your complete Instruction manual ensure that you understand it fully If you have any concerns please contact our service department for clarity Product Name ________________________________...

Page 12: ...Manufactured By Chad o Engineering PO Box 986 Honeydew 2040 Tel 011 668 1910 Email Sales chad o chef co za www chad o chef co za ...

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