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Richmond Plus

INSET LIVE FUEL-EFFECT GAS FIRES

Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions.
Hand these instructions to the user after installation.

Model No’s FOPC**MN, FOPC**SN & FOPC**RN are for use on

Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

** denotes variant of trim / fascia where applicable

Summary of Contents for Richmond Plus

Page 1: ...allation Maintenance User Instructions Hand these instructions to the user after installation Model No s FOPC MN FOPC SN FOPC RN are for use on Natural Gas G20 at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G B I...

Page 2: ...n 4 Maintenance 4 1 Removal of the burner assembly manual control models 31 4 2 Removal of the piezo igniter manual control models 31 4 3 Removal of the control tap manual control models 32 4 4 Remova...

Page 3: ...opreci 21100 141 MC 21100 162 SC RC Max Gross Heat Input 6 9 kW Min Gross Heat Input 4 2 kW Cold Pressure 20 0 mbar 1 0mbar Ignition Push Button Piezo MC models 1 5V Battery Generator SC models 9V Bat...

Page 4: ...ncy Declaration The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 1 2002 and the result is 67 The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculati...

Page 5: ...tallation of Chimneys and flues 7 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 In...

Page 6: ...25mm of additional overhang over 150mm 1 5 FLUE CHIMNEY INSPECTION Before commencing installation a flue or chimney should be inspected to ensure that all the following conditions are satisfied 1 Chec...

Page 7: ...The front opening of the fire place must be between 400 and 450 mm wide and between 550 and 570mm high If the opening exceeds these dimensions then a surround must be constructed from suitable non co...

Page 8: ...figure 2 Opening Width mm Minimum Depth Required mm 400 minimum opening width 298 410 392 420 285 430 280 440 273 450 maximum opening width 269 For example if the appliance was to be fitted into a 40...

Page 9: ...st 50mm above the floor The hearth must be fitted symmetrically about the fire opening and have a minimum width of 760mm and a minimum projection of 300mm forwards from the fire opening 1 9 SPILLAGE M...

Page 10: ...m grommet all models 6 off 1 5V batteries RC models only 1 off 9V battery RC models only 1 off 1 5V battery SC models only 1 off Guarantee card all models 2 2 INSTALLING THE FIRE BOX Establish which t...

Page 11: ...mage and carefully lift the fire box into the fire opening then slide it back into position Check that the fire box flange fits flush to the sealing face of the fire surround or wall with no gaps pres...

Page 12: ...operat ing cable must be removed The control lever operating cable can be seen running across the base of the fire below the burner To release the cable unscrew the cable securing screw located in the...

Page 13: ...assembly fixing screws at either side of the firebox and the two fixing screws at the base of the fire see figure 7 below Carefully pull the base of the burner forwards The burner can now be removed f...

Page 14: ...from damage and carefully lift the fire box into the fire opening then slide it back into position Check that the fire box flange fits flush to the sealing face of the fire surround or wall with no ga...

Page 15: ...oncealed pipe layouts Fig 10 Fig 11 Note Before breaking into the gas supply a tightness test should be carried out to establish that the existing pipework is sound Carefully withdraw the fire box fro...

Page 16: ...on the protected surface of the hearth and reach into the fire opening Thread each of the cables vertically downwards through the pair of fixing eyes on the same side of the fire Thread the free end...

Page 17: ...rews and check that the burner is correctly locked into position On slide control models refit the control cable To do this firstly locate the nipple on one end of the cable into recess in operating a...

Page 18: ...the fire remove the manometer and refit the pressure test point screw Check the pressure test point screw for gas tightness with the appliance turned on using a suitable leak detection fluid or detec...

Page 19: ...tightness test c Light the fire see page 28 for full details of the operating method for the fire d Check that the gas pressure is 20 0 mbar 1 0mbar 8 0 in w g 0 4 in w g e Turn off the fire remove t...

Page 20: ...ake sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box Ensure that the fuelbed base fit fully down onto the fuel bed support and is not lodged on the burner See figure 14 below Fig 14 b P...

Page 21: ...in the front ceramic rail as a guide for placement see figure 16 below Fig 16 d Select four of the large coals and arrange behind the front row of coals ensuring that flame paths as indicated below a...

Page 22: ...ear of the fuelbed using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement See figure 18 below Fig 18 f Select the four remaining large coals and position to fill the gaps at each end of th...

Page 23: ...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 poly thene bag clearly labelled a...

Page 24: ...in the ashpan cover so that the infrared eye is flush with the front edge of the ashpan cover as shown below in figure 21 Check the operation of the handset as detailed in section 3 10 and adjust the...

Page 25: ...t cradle at the bottom R H side of the firebox burner assembly c The wire and connecting plug from the battery pack should then be connected into the supply wire running from the control board See fig...

Page 26: ...n the control knob is released repeat the lighting sequence d Turn the control knob in the anti clockwise direction to the high position and the main burner will light e Turn the control knob clockwis...

Page 27: ...ouple to heat up before releasing the lever apply one firm downwards push to ensure that the f s d valve is fully latched if the pilot goes out when the control lever is released repeat the lighting s...

Page 28: ...burner The ignition cycle will take approximately 20 seconds c To reduce the level of heat input on the fire point the handset at the fire and press the small flame button An audible beep will be hea...

Page 29: ...occurring and the flue restrictor baffle has been fitted it should be removed and the test repeated after the fire has cooled See figure 25 below for details of how to remove and re fit the restrictor...

Page 30: ...n 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 Inst...

Page 31: ...r out of the way and put them in a safe location Remove the loose coals from the fuel bed and front ceramic rail Remove the front ceramic from the rail Unscrew the two pozi driv fixing screws which se...

Page 32: ...ble to replace the thermocouple separately because the thermocouple position is factory set to a tight tolerance Any replacement of parts on the pilot requires a complete new pilot assembly 4 4 1 Remo...

Page 33: ...osition Secure using the two screws into the side frame of the firebox and two screws into the base It is now necessary to refit the operating arm front section to the rear section reverse of procedur...

Page 34: ...and remove the two pozi drive screws which secure the pilot assembly to the burner Remove the pilot 4 8 4 Re assemble in reverse order and carry out a gas tightness test 4 9 Replacing the Control Cab...

Page 35: ...n the locking bush and tighten the screw sufficiently to retain the cable but still allowing it to slide for adjustment 4 9 6 It is now necessary to correctly tension the operating cable To do this fi...

Page 36: ...e PCB assembly Push the base of the control panel fully into the fire and secure with the four screws Refit the gas supply pipe and carry out a gas tightness test Refit the burner heat shield then ref...

Page 37: ...ioned 4 13 Replacing the Batteries Within the Firebox 4 13 1 Remove the fender and ashpan assembly The battery holder is located on the right hand side of the appliance 4 13 2 Remove the battery pack...

Page 38: ...such as a GAS SAFE registered gas installer The part numbers of the replaceable parts are as follows these are available from BFM Europe who may be contacted at the address shown on the rear cover Fu...

Page 39: ...s 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 used by appliances burning fuel...

Page 40: ...s appliance is serviced at least once a year by a GAS SAFE registered installer and that during the service the fire is removed from the fire opening and the chimney or flue visually checked for falle...

Page 41: ...unlikely event of a failure of the igniter the fire can be lit as follows Depress the control knob and turn anti clockwise to the position marked pilot Hold in the control knob for a few seconds to al...

Page 42: ...n the unlikely event of a failure of the igniter firstly check the operation of the 1 5V battery and if necessary replace with a AA size alkaline battery It is important that only an alkaline battery...

Page 43: ...nce the fire is allowed to warm up for a few minutes with the input set to high b To reduce the level of heat input on the fire point the handset at the fire and press the small flame button once An a...

Page 44: ...s 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 High Large Flame Low Small Flame...

Page 45: ...off switch on the control panel b To turn the product off firstly remove the ashpan from the fire c Press and hold the emergency shut off switch until the fire shuts down The process may take up to si...

Page 46: ...cated on the right hand side side of the burner unit at the bottom c Unscrew the retaining cap remove and replace the battery then replace the retaining cap 5 8 SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM All models r...

Page 47: ...surface The fender that was supplied with the fire is laquered to protect the finish and therefore must only be cleaned using a clean damp cloth Abrasive cleaners chemical cleaning agents or any type...

Page 48: ...fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box Ensure that the fuelbed base fit fully down onto the fuel bed support and is not lodged on the burner See figure 4 below Fig 4 b Position the two halv...

Page 49: ...s in the front ceramic rail as a guide for placement See figure 6 below Fig 6 d Select four of the large coals and arrange behind the front row of coals ensuring that flame paths as indicated below a...

Page 50: ...rear of the fuelbed using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement See figure 8 below Fig 8 f Select the four remaining large coals and position to fill the gaps at each end of the...

Page 51: ...king on the fire When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within a heavy duty poly thene bag clearly labelled as RCF waste This is not classi...

Page 52: ...accuracy of illustrations and descriptions contained in this book cannot be guaranteed Part No B 149180 Issue 2 BFM Europe Ltd Trentham Lakes Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www bfm europe com Te...

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