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3.9. Installation Procedure (Fire)

If applicable, carefully unpack the contents of the carton and check them against the checklist 
given in 

Section 3.7

 
Make sure that the fireplace opening is suitable for the installation of the fire and prepare the 
fireplace to suit the dimensional requirements given in sections 

3.2/3.2.2 

and 

3.5

  (i.e. fitting 

the fire surround, the hearth, etc.). 

1.  For all models, place the burner centrally 

within the fireplace opening and position 
it as far back as possible. 

2.  Mark the location holes on the legs 

through onto the hearth. 

3.  Remove the burner tray, drill, plug and 

secure the burner tray back to the 
hearth. 

4.  No part of the burner tray should be 

allowed to project beyond the vertical 
plane of the fireplace opening. 

5.  Connect the gas supply to the fire tray 

via the isolating valve supplied.  Route 
the cable for the Optimum Control if 
applicable 

6.  For LPG models, the gas bottle must be 

fitted with a non-adjustable, low-pressure 
regulator 37mbar (GB). 

7.  Remove the transit tape. 

8.  For Manual Control models. Proceed to 

Section 3.9.4

.  For other control options, 

proceed to instructions from those in 

Sections 3.9.1

 to 

3.9.3 

as applicable.  

 

If Installing a Remote Control 
taper model, fit the heat shield 
to the hearth in an appropriate 
position under the burner tray.

 

3.9.1. Continuation of Installation - Remote Control Model

1.  Unpack the box containing the Receiver 

and the Hand Set.  

2.  Fit four AA (1.5V) batteries into the 

receiver unit and the PP3 (9V) battery 
into the transmitter (hand set). 

3.  Feed the cable from the receiver unit 

heat shield to the spade terminals on the 
control valve, keeping the cable clear of 
the underside of the tray.  The cable 
connectors must be matched to the 
appropriately sized spade connector.   

4.  Position the receiver under the heat 

shield as shown in 

Figure 43

5.  Test the operation of the drive motor 

using the hand set as per Users 
Instructions (

Section  2.1.2 - 

Lighting 

Procedure (Manual Mertik Control)

 

on 

page

 7

). 

6. Proceed 

to 

Section 3.9.4 

to commission 

the installation. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IGNITION

KNOB

GAS RATE

ADJUSTING
KNOB

GAS VALVE

PRESSURE

TEST POINT

RECEIVER/

BATTERY

HOLDER

  HEAT

SHIELD

 

Figure 43 – Location of Receiver Assembly (note that 

gas fire detail may vary) 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for MS16T

Page 1: ...mobox LPG models prefixed with the letter L Fuel Effect Options Coal Effect NG and LPG Pebble Effect NG Only Control Options Manual Control Remote Control Response S Optimum Control Trim Switch Contro...

Page 2: ...ne year of purchase Magiglo will arrange to repair or replace the item free of charge Any claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer from whom the product was purchased As the purcha...

Page 3: ...lot 19 2 9 3 Cleaning the Fire Back Thermobox Only 19 2 9 4 Black Painted Metal Surfaces 19 2 9 5 Brass or Chrome Surfaces 20 2 9 6 Stainless Steel 20 2 9 7 Care of Ceramic Backs 20 3 Installation Ins...

Page 4: ...tch Control Model 35 3 9 4 Commissioning 35 3 9 5 Checking for Spillage 36 3 9 6 Instructing the User 36 4 Servicing Instructions 37 4 1 General Requirements 37 4 2 Servicing Instructions 37 4 3 Repla...

Page 5: ...andards BS 5871 Pt 3 Installation of Decorative Fuel Effect Gas Fires BS 6891 Pipe work Installation BS 5440 Pts 1 2 Flues and Ventilation BS EN 1856 Chimneys Requirements for metal chimneys System ch...

Page 6: ...may be applicable Please refer to the full Flue Requirements SECTION 3 2 within the Installation Instruction section Gas Supply 1 This range of decorative gas fires are suitable for use with either Na...

Page 7: ...um of 5 square inches of free air space below the base of the fire Minimum opening free air in fire fret Minimum opening free air in ash pan cover Figure 1 Fire Front Specification Height to Centre A...

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Page 9: ...fire as shown and follow the appropriate operating instructions in the appropriate section Control Valve Operation Control Type Manual Manual BM Control See Section 2 1 1 on Page 6 Manual Manual Mert...

Page 10: ...anually by applying a lighted match or taper to the pilot jet and following the above procedure NOTE No attempt should be made to relight the fire for at least 3 minutes after the pilot flame has been...

Page 11: ...Turn the GAS RATE ADJUSTING KNOB fully anticlockwise until you reach the stop position i e the maximum gas rate See Figure 9 5 The main burner will have cross lit from the pilot 6 Now the gas rate ca...

Page 12: ...his process the main burner will ignite from the pilot 7 By pressing the two buttons together to increase the gas rate and the lower button only to decrease the gas rate the valve can be manipulated t...

Page 13: ...main flame position 6 Press and hold the large flame button in Figure 12 Figure 13 until clicking is heard fully open 7 The main burner will have cross lit from the pilot 8 Now the gas rate can be adj...

Page 14: ...Receiver Unit 1 Remove the receiver unit from under the fire burner or from wherever positioned if mounted remotely and remove the battery compartment cover see diagram 2 Replace the old batteries wit...

Page 15: ...up 5 Secure with screws REAR OF WALL PLATE CABLE TO VALVE BATTERY PACK 4 x 1 5 V AA BATTERIES LOW OFF SWITCH HIGH SWITCH brown brown brown blue blue blue white black Figure 18 2 4 Battery Replacement...

Page 16: ...cing 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 to ensure that the release of fibres from thes...

Page 17: ...t in a poor flame picture The best results come from a loose fuel build 5 Do not place any coals immediately over the pilot assembly 6 After the appliance has been allowed to warm up small adjustments...

Page 18: ...on tubes Pebbles H E and place them on the tray as shown in the relevant figure ensuring that the burner port and path to the pilot assembly remain clear as shown Note that the aeration tubes should b...

Page 19: ...C C A D Solitaire 16 3rd and Front Layer E F F Solitaire 16 Top Layer Figure 22 Solitaire 16 Fire E E E E E E E H H H H Solitaire 18 Layer 1 A B A B B K K K K K Solitaire 18 Layer 2 B C B D C D A B A...

Page 20: ...lise the trim as necessary Magnets Figure 24 2 7 Fitting an ioss Fascia if supplied 1 The Fascia is coated with a protective film This must be removed by peeling off before fitting the fascia 2 The fa...

Page 21: ...ly appliances generating heat will create warm air convection currents that will transfer heat to any wall surface against which they are located Some soft furnishings including blown vinyl wallpapers...

Page 22: ...eplacing Components containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres RCF we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within heavy duty polythene bags and clearly labelled as RCF waste RC...

Page 23: ...ezers if available or a piece of fine soft wire pick out the lint from the lint guard 2 With the aid of a small nozzle attachment on your vacuum cleaner apply suction at the lint guard on the pilot Ve...

Page 24: ...ely removed the surface can then be re polished using 3M Scotchbrite pads Fine Grade Periodically it may be necessary to coat the entire surface in order to achieve a uniform finish This can be achiev...

Page 25: ...as Installations 2 A faulty flue or chimney may result in smoke and fumes entering the room 3 The flue should be sound free from obstructions and if it has previously been used with a solid fuel or oi...

Page 26: ...e minimum dimensions as shown in Figure 28 There must be a minimum of 50mm clearance from any combustible material alternatively the box may be insulated with 25mm Rockwool or equivalent The top of th...

Page 27: ...litaire 6 9kW Models Only REGISTER PLATE 125mm 5 FLEXIBLE LINER SECTION THROUGH MASONRY CHIMNEY 90mm min Figure 29 3 2 5 Installation Example Using Existing Milner Clay Fireback 16 Solitaire 6 9kW Mod...

Page 28: ...GV34 BM Mertik GV34 Pilot SIT OxyPilot 9039 SIT OxyPilot 9039 SIT OxyPilot 9039 LPG Gas Models Solitaire 16 6 9kW Solitaire 16 7 8kW Solitaire 18 9 0kW Nominal maximum heat input 6 9 kW gross 7 8 kW g...

Page 29: ...on Approved Document J paragraph 3 40 currently states Appliance should be placed on hearths unless a they are installed so that every part of any flame or incandescent material will be at least 225mm...

Page 30: ...of 200mm A minimum of 200mm HW A minimum of 700mm A minimum of 750mm HD Must project a minimum of 300mm in front of any naked flame or incandescent material Must project a minimum of 300mm in front o...

Page 31: ...ed decorative bar etc All Solitaire Models W Must project a minimum of 150mm either side of any naked flame or incandescent material D Must project a minimum of 300mm in front of any naked flame or in...

Page 32: ...le of physical barrier dimensions as stated in Table 2 Protected Area D W Figure 40 Example of physical barrier dimensions as stated in Table 2 Protected Area D W 50mm Min Figure 41 Example of physica...

Page 33: ...pose provided ventilation must be checked periodically to ensure it is free from obstructions When fitting the fire in Northern Ireland NI purpose provided ventilation must be provided in accordance w...

Page 34: ...and must not be used with solid fuel 3 8 2 Initial Installation All Models The following notes are applicable to all three Thermoboxes prior to installation Upon completing this section proceed to th...

Page 35: ...nect the fire to the gas supply via the isolating valve supplied 7 Adjust the top two clamping screws to secure the top of the box into the fireplace opening Note The black fixing screws used in the t...

Page 36: ...e of the Thermobox or fireplace inset Each model of Magiglo s Thermobox is supplied with full installation instructions and these should be read thoroughly before commencing installation Note Any fire...

Page 37: ...ansit tape 8 For Manual Control models Proceed to Section 3 9 4 For other control options proceed to instructions from those in Sections 3 9 1 to 3 9 3 as applicable If Installing a Remote Control tap...

Page 38: ...ring correct polarity The cable connectors must be matched to the appropriately sized spade connector Also ensure that the cable is neatly tucked away and not touching the underside of the tray 5 Fit...

Page 39: ...lot in accordance with the User Instructions 4 Set the controls to give full gas rate at the main burner 5 With the correct supply pressure at the inlet point ensure that the pressure at the pressure...

Page 40: ...onnect the fire and seek expert advice The imitation fuels must be laid in accordance with the instructions prior to commencing the spillage test If there are any extractor fans in the nearby rooms th...

Page 41: ...hat the gas and electrical supply where applicable have been isolated After any servicing or replacement of any parts the appliance should be re commissioned 4 2 Servicing Instructions As part of the...

Page 42: ...embly 6 Refit in reverse order ensuring that the lint guard is fitted 4 3 2 Injector Replacement 1 Undo the two compression nuts on the gas feed pipe to the injector elbow s and remove the pipe 2 Loos...

Page 43: ...the cover and pull out the cover 5 Turn the gas rate adjusting knob fully anticlockwise and gently manipulate the motor free from the valve see note 6 Replace with new motor ensuring that the motor i...

Page 44: ...lve end Remake thermocouple ensuring the connection is firm Pilot lights but goes out when control is released b Faulty Thermocouple Replace complete pilot assembly a Gas supply partially blocked Loca...

Page 45: ...n buttons are pressed c Flat batteries in battery holder Trim Switch and Optimum Control Replace all 4 AA batteries Remote Control will turn fire off but will not turn on Incorrect hand set operation...

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Page 48: ...UK patents 2193802 2240620 and 2256920 Other Patents Pending Magiglo is a registered trademark of Magiglo Ltd Magiglo Ltd Lysander Close Broadstairs Kent CT10 2YJ Tel 01843 602863 Fax 01843 860108 www...

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