CVO Fire Fire River, Technical Manual & User Handbook

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General Installation Instructions
This Fire River unit is intended for decorative purposes. The installation must be
in accordance with National Regulations and must be carried out by a qualified
installer.
Clearances between the fire and all combustible materials must conform to
National Regulations.
This fire must be installed and used in accordance with these instructions. Prior
to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (identification of the
type of gas and pressure and the adjustment of the appliance) are compatible.
The builders opening or fireplace opening must be constructed of a non-
combustible material.
When installed, this unit should be located to the rear of the fire opening.
For some countries a purpose provided air supply must be fitted in accordance
with National Regulations (e.g. United Kingdom - minimum 100 cm2)
For some countries a non-combustible hearth must be fitted in front of the fire
in accordance with National Regulations (e.g. United Kingdom).
Any flue damper plate or flue restrictor must be removed or fixed permanently
in a fully open position, or shall only be fitted in accordance with National
Regulations.
The chimney must be swept before the appliance is installed.
NOTE: If the chimney is not swept, there is a possibility that loose debris will
fall onto the appliance which may result in damage and unnecessary service
costs. A simple smoke test will determine if the flue is working correctly.
Before the fire is installed a flue test in accordance with National Regulations
should be carried out. The unit must not be installed unless the chimney / flue
length is at least the length and size indicated in 54.1 ‘Technical Data’.
Under no circumstances should this unit be installed and operated within any
premises with an inadequate flue or chimney system.
The gas connection must be in accordance with National Regulations. An
isolation valve (or valves) has to be fitted adjacent to the appliance, which,
when closed allows the complete burner and control assembly to be
disconnected for maintenance and repair in accordance with national
regulations.