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This appliance is an Inset Decorative Fuel Effect appliance which provides radiant warmth utilising the latest type burner technology.

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The fire is designed to suit various types of fireplaces and natural draught flues as detailed in this manual.

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The appliance must be installed by a competent person in accordance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. It is

strongly recommended that a GAS SAFE registered engineer be used for this purpose.

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Read all these instructions before commencing installation.

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This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force and used only in a sufficiently ventilated space.

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The appliance is designed for installation on to a non-combustible hearth of at least 300mm depth.

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This appliance is factory set for operation on the gas type, and at the pressure stated on the appliance data plate.

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In the event of gas leakage from the appliance, the gas supply must be turned off at the nearest isolating valve.

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The appliance must be installed in accordance with the following:

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Failure to comply with the above could lead to prosecution and deem the manufacturer’s warranty invalid.

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The appliance is designed to fit various types of situations as described in sections 3.0 and 4.0.

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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.

• WARNING: 

The manufacturer of this appliance considers all surfaces as working surfaces with the exception of the control knob

and ash pan door. Where young children, pets, the elderly or infirm are concerned, a suitable fireguard should be used.

• Consult ALL instructions before installation and use of this appliance. 

• This appliance is free from any asbestos material. 

• Refractories and fuel bed are constructed from ceramic fibre.

• Slide control models : These appliances features a battery-operated control system, and under normal usage will need a new bat-

terry approximately every twelve months.

Burner/spark generator requirements - 1 x ‘PP3’ type (9 volt)

Refer to the appropriate section of these instructions for details of how to change the batterry.

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Manufacturers' Instructions.

The Building Regulations issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Building Standards (Scotland)   

(Consolidation) Regulations issued by the Scottish Development Department.

Relevant British Standards insofar as the relevant areas are not covered by these instructions.

For Republic of Ireland, reference should be made to the current edition of IS813 (the relevant standards governing installation).

Section

1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
4.1
5.0
6.0
7.0
7.1
8.0
9.0

10.0
11.0
11.1

Contents

Important Notes
Appliance Data
Installation Requirements
Site Requirements
Debris Collection Space
Ventilation
Pre Fabricated Flue Boxes
Unpacking the Appliance
Component Checklist
Preparing the Appliance 
Preparing the Opening
Gas Supply Routing
Fitting the Firebox
Installation by Cable Fixing Kit

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2
3
3
3
4
5
5
5
5
6
7
7
7
8

Section

11.2
11.3
11.4
12.0
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
13.0
14.0

Contents

Gas Connection
Fuel Bed Layout
Fitting the Firefront / Frame
Testing and Commissioning
Operating the Fire (Manual control)
Operating the Fire (Slide control)
Spark Gap
Setting Pressure
Flue Spillage Monitoring System
Testing for Spillage
Briefing the customer
Servicing
Troubleshooting Guide

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8
8
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9
9
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10
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1.0 IMPORTANT NOTES

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2010 Focal Point Fires plc.

Summary of Contents for ALVOR

Page 1: ...L CONTROL ONLY AVAILABLE WITH MANUAL OR SLIDE CONTROL FULL DEPTH INSET GAS FIRE Please note Except where otherwise stated all rights including copyright in the text images and layout of this booklet i...

Page 2: ...y or infirm are concerned a suitable fireguard should be used Consult ALL instructions before installation and use of this appliance This appliance is free from any asbestos material Refractories and...

Page 3: ...t vent more than one appliance i e not shared with a gas back boiler There must be no opening in the flue apart from the one that the appliance is installed into and the one venting the gases into the...

Page 4: ...either side of the fireplace opening providing the forward projection does not exceed 100mm 4in Any combustible side walls must be at least 500mm to the side of the radiant heat source As with all he...

Page 5: ...bscure the flue box outlet The firebox base of the flue box and hearth below may be drilled to allow plugs and screws to secure installation It is important that the sealing requirements of the appli...

Page 6: ...provided figure 4 The screws should locate into the pre punched holes in the sides of the firebox SUPPLY PIPE ENTRY Knockout holes are provided in the rear and sides of the firebox for use where conc...

Page 7: ...s during fixing When the opening is ready for installation of the fire the gas supply may be routed as per the examples shown in figure 8 IMPORTANT Wherever a concealed connection is made a rubber gro...

Page 8: ...the inlet restrictor elbow from the inlet pipe Connect the previously installed gas supply to inlet restrictor elbow Place the burner unit into the firebox making sure that the rear lugs locate prope...

Page 9: ...n To turn the fire OFF move the slide control knob upwards fully to the position marked O The spark gap shown in figure 16 between the spark electrode and the thermocouple should be 3 5 4 5mm to produ...

Page 10: ...ustomer should be instructed on the safe use of the appliance and the need for regular servicing Frequency of serv ice depends on usage but MUST be carried out at least once annually Advise that clean...

Page 11: ...e accu mulated The filter element should also be blown clean This component should not require replacement however if signs of deteriora tion are evident then a genuine spare part must be used If a la...

Page 12: ...e an air vent 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 If the pilot will not stay lit t...

Page 13: ...here are no defects or obstructions that may prevent the flow of combustion products This appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device which will shut down the fire if abnormal flue conditio...

Page 14: ...HIGH setting move the slide control knob upwards to the HIGH flame setting The fire can also be set to operate anywhere between HIGH and LOW by moving the control knob to an inter mediate position To...

Page 15: ...rientated as desired to achieve a realistic effect Keep the spacing between the coals even and uniform The two coals at the ends of the row may be placed rearwards towards the back corners of the fuel...

Page 16: ...now complete IMPORTANT The fire is designed to operate correctly with the pebbles supplied when assembled according to the instructions Never add to the sixteen pebbles or change them for a different...

Page 17: ...0 of these instructions Slide control models only Ensure appliance is off and cool The battery is located underneath the ignition unit on the left hand side of the burner Insert 1 x PP3 9 volt battery...

Page 18: ...e hope therefore you will understand we must retain the right to amend details and or specifications without prior notice 6 F861020 GB IE Note Gas SafeTM registered operatives are the only class of pe...

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