Formosa Ontario APCL**RN Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions Download

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Ontario

INSET FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE

Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions

Hand these instructions to the user following installation

Model No

’s APCL**RN is only for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a

supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

** denotes colour variant

Summary of Contents for Ontario APCL**RN

Page 1: ...AS FIRE Installation Maintenance User Instructions Hand these instructions to the user following installation Model No s APCL RN is only for use on Natural Gas G20 at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G B I E denotes colour variant ...

Page 2: ...ceramics and fuel bed 18 22 3 2 Fitting the fascia 23 3 3 Lighting the appliance 24 25 3 4 Checking for clearance of combustion 33 products 3 5 Removal re fitting the draught diverter cover 27 3 6 Removal re fitting the flue restrictor baffle 28 Section 4 Maintenance 4 1 Removal of the burner assembly 29 4 2 Removal of the gas valve 29 30 4 3 Removal of the pilot assembly 30 4 4 Removal of the bat...

Page 3: ... 700mm Height with fascia fitted 545mm Depth overall with fascia 214mm Depth from mounting face 75mm Gas Connection 8mm Compression Supplied with fire EfficiencyDeclaration The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 1 2009 and the result is 71 2 The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation The test data from which it has been c...

Page 4: ...EN 1858 Clay Flue Blocks and Terminals 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 Installing in I E please consult document I S 813 1996 Domestic Gas Installation which is issued by the National Standards Authority of Ireland If installing in Northern Ireland please consult lo...

Page 5: ...r hang 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 Check that the chimney flue only serves one fire place and is clear of any obstruction Any dampers or register plates must be removed or locked in the open position 2 Brick stone built chimneys or any chimney or flue which ha...

Page 6: ...iance 1 6 FIRE PLACE OPENING AND CHIMNEY CATCHMENT SPACE The front opening of the fire place must be between 350mm and 400mm wide and between 490 and 500mm high If the opening exceeds these dimensions then a surround must be constructed from suitable non combustible material to produce a correct size opening Any surround must be suitably sealed to the fire place to prevent leakage See below in fig...

Page 7: ...e figure 2 below for explanatory diagram Fig 2 Depth Required e g 125mm Opening Width e g 400mm 1 7 FITTING TO FIREPLACES WITH EXISTING CHAIRBRICKS AND CONVENTIONAL BRICKBUILT CHIMNEYS This appliance is suitable for use in fireplaces fitted with an existing chairbrick without the need for removal of the chairbrick providing the minimum depth of the fireplace from mounting face to chairbrick exceed...

Page 8: ...been tested for use in a pre cast flue block complying with BS EN 1858 In accordance with BS EN 1858 pre cast flues built with directly plastered faces front or rear are not correctly installed as to ensure proper operation with any type of gas fire In some instances of this flue construction temperature cracking of surface plaster may occur through no fault of the appliance An air gap or some for...

Page 9: ...mers safety and in accordance with BS 5871 2 the fitting of a hearth panel or physical barrier should be carried out Should this advice not be followed however please give consideration to the safety of the occupants in the room to which the appliance is installed Any hearth panel or physical barrier that is fitted should project a mnimum of 300mm forwards from the fire opening and 150mm either si...

Page 10: ...ire is operated The following are important warnings relating to this spillage monitoring system 1 11 1 The spillage monitoring system must not be adjusted by the installer 1 11 2 The spillage monitoring system must not be put out of operation 1 11 3 When the spillage monitoring system is exchanged only a complete original manufacturers part may be fitted It is not possible to replace individual p...

Page 11: ...225 x 225mm 9 inch x 9 inch brick built chimneys 175mm 7 inch diameter lined brick or stone flue insulated pre fabricated metal flue box to BS 715 BS EN 1856 2 or Pre Cast Flue to BS EN 1858 When installing into 125mm 5 inch diameter lined brick or stone flue or insulated pre fabricated metal flue box to BS 715 BS EN 1856 2 and pre cast flues therestrictorbafflemustnotbefitted Aspillagetestmustalw...

Page 12: ...n figure 5 below Fig 4 Hole in the Wall Installations As per section 1 6 1 8 or 1 9 Min 490mm Max 500mm 100mm Minimum This will ensure that the distance from floor level to the burner is 225mm and hence complies with Document J of the building regulations paragraph 3 4 Fig 5 Conventional Installations 70mm Minimum This will ensure clearance for the fascia assembly As per section 1 6 1 8 or 1 9 Min...

Page 13: ...the packaging Remove the fuel bed set from the combustion chamber and store in a safe location Remove the firebox mounting plate from the rear face of the firebox assembly by unscrewing the 4 off M5 retaining screws as shown below in figure 6 Fig 6 ...

Page 14: ... 3 5 Drill minimum of 8 off holes to secure the firebox mounting plate 14 off holes are provided in the mounting plate to allow a variety of fixing positions and secure the firebox mounting plate to the fireplace opening Use a minimum of eight fixing points to ensure a satisfactory seal is achieved It may be necessary to seal the plate with suitable tape if required 2 3 6 Remove the burner unit fr...

Page 15: ...hen lift the burner unit clear of the firebox Fig 8 Burner gauze held in position by 6 off screws Creramic support held in position by 4 off securing screws Burner unit held in position by 4 off securing screws 2 3 8 With the burner removed from the firebox plan the routing of the gas supply pipe into the firebox See overpage section 2 3 9 for suggested pipework routing 15 ...

Page 16: ...inlet elbow using 8mm rigid tubing There must be no soldered joints within the firebox See figure 9 10 below for suggested pipe routing layouts Fig 9 Gas Supply Firebox Approx 40mm Fireplace Fig 10 Gas Supply Builders Opening Firebox Approx 40mm Fireplace Note Before breaking into the gas supply a pressure drop test should be carried out to establish that the existing pipework is sound 2 3 10 Care...

Page 17: ...ghly purge the gas supply pipework to remove all foreign matter otherwise serious damage may be caused to the gas control valve on the fire 2 4 GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE 2 4 1 Remove the pressure test point screw from the inlet elbow and fit a manometer 2 4 2 Turn on the main gas supply and carry out a gas tightness test 2 4 3 Light the fire see page 24 25 for full details of the operating ...

Page 18: ...ed as described in the following section prior to requesting a service call due to soot build up poor flame pattern etc 3 1 ASSEMBLING THE CERAMICS AND FUEL BED 3 1 1 Place the fuel bed front ceramic fibre as shown below in figure 11 Fig 11 Front ceramic fibre 3 1 2 Place the left hand and right hand front ceramic fibre pieces as shown below in figure 12 Fig 12 Left and right hand front ceramic fi...

Page 19: ...3 1 3 Place a single layer of bark chippings over the burner as shown below in figure 13 Fig 13 3 1 4 Fit the rear base log as shown below in figure 14 Fig 14 Rear log ...

Page 20: ...20 20 3 1 5 Fit log A as shown below in figure 15 onto the rear log Fig 15 Log A 3 1 6 Fit log B as shown below in figure 16 onto the rear log Fig 16 Log B ...

Page 21: ...21 21 3 1 7 Fit log C as shown below in figure 17 onto the rear log Fig 17 Log C 3 1 8 Fit Log D as shown below in figure 18 using the cut out in Log C as a guide for placement Fig 18 Log D ...

Page 22: ...lation and servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any dust accumulated in and around the appliance before and after working on the appliance When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within heavy duty polythene bags clearly labelled as RCF waste RCF waste is classed as a stable non reactive hazardous waste and ...

Page 23: ...w in figure 20 and secure with 2 off screws per side Ensure the top edge of the fascia has hooked over the top edge of the firebox Fig 20 2 off securing screws per side 3 2 2 Fit the draught diverter cover as supplied in the loose items pack as shown in section 3 5 ...

Page 24: ... position 3 3 4 Switch the main valve knob to the OFF position Image above shows MAIN VALVE knob set in the OFF position 3 3 5 Press and hold the STAR button and UP button on the remote hand set simultaneously see figure 22 overpage for image of handset 3 3 6 The valve will then emit an audible beep and commence its ignition sequence When the pilot flame has been established the control will conti...

Page 25: ...ally press the arrow momentarily To reduce the heat input directly down to the minimum level press the SMALL flame arrow on the handset twice If you wish to turn off the fire altogether press the STAR OFF button AFTER THE PILOT FLAME HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED IF YOU WISH TO RE LIGHT THE APPLIANCE YOU MUST WAIT AT LEAST THREE MINUTES BEFORE TRYING TO RE LIGHT THE FIRE 3 3 8 Should the handset be mispla...

Page 26: ...fter the fire has cooled 3 4 4 If spillage persists the flue is not functioning correctly and a fault exists If after investigation the fault cannot be traced and rectified the fire must be disconnected from the gas supply and expert advice obtained 3 4 5 If there is an extractor fan fitted any where in the vicinity of the appliance the spillage test should be repeated with the fan running on maxi...

Page 27: ...AL RE FITTING THE DRAUGHT DIVERTER COVER 3 5 1 The draught diverter cover plate is supplied in the loose items pack 3 5 2 Position in the glass fascia assembly as shown below in figure 24 Fig 24 Draught diverter cover ...

Page 28: ...ack When installing into 125mm 5 inch diameter lined brick or stone flue or insulated pre fabricated metal flue box to BS 715 BS EN 1856 2 and pre cast flues the restrictor baffle must not be fitted 3 5 2 Fit to the rear of the firebox via 2 screws as shown below in figure 25 Fig 25 Restrictor baffle secured by 2 off screws ...

Page 29: ...bly 4 1 1 Prepare work area lay down dust sheets etc 4 1 2 Firstly remove the glass fascia assembly by removing the 2 off screws at the L H R H sides and then lift the glass fascia assembly clear see section 3 2 for diagram 4 1 3 Remove the fuel bed logs and bark chippings and L H R H central ceramic inlays see section 3 1 for diagrams 4 1 4 Remove the 6 off screws to remove the burner gauze then ...

Page 30: ...ews retaining the pilot assembly Unscrew the thermocouple from the gas valve 4 3 4 Re assemble in reverse order Refit the fuel bed referring to section 3 1 for the correct layout The fascia can now be replaced see section 3 2 for diagram 4 4 Replacing the batteries within the radio frequency receiver 4 4 1 Prepare work area lay down dust sheets etc 4 4 2 Firstly remove the glass fascia assembly by...

Page 31: ...lable from Formosa Fires who may be contacted at the address shown below Complete log set B 167640 Rear log B 167650 Log A B 167660 Log B B 167670 Log C B 167680 Log D B 167690 Log E B 167700 L H ceramic front fibre B 160150 R H ceramic front fibre B 160160 Centre ceramic front fibre B 164300 Bark chippings B 167710 Complete glass fascia assembly 1156 159670 Remote valve B 92200 ODS pilot CV 10450...

Page 32: ...ional overhang in excess of 150mm No purpose made additional ventilation is normally required for this appliance when installed in G B When installed I E please consult docu ment I S 813 1996 Domestic Gas Installation which is issued by the National Standards Authority of Ireland Any purpose made ventilation should be checked periodically to ensure that it is free from obstruction If the chimney o...

Page 33: ...gas installer and that during the service the fire is removed from the fire opening and the chimney or flue visually checked for fallen debris or blockages which must be removed The chimney should also be checked to ensure clearance of flue products We recommend that during the annual service replacement of the Oxypilot is carried out This is a condition of the manufacturers guarantee After instal...

Page 34: ...ch 5 2 3 Switch the MANUAL control disc to the ON position 5 2 4 Switch the main valve knob to the OFF position 5 2 5 Press and hold the STAR button and UP button on the remote hand set simultaneously see figure 2 overpage for image of handset 5 2 6 The valve will then emit an audible beep and commence its ignition sequence When the pilot flame has been established the control will continue to bee...

Page 35: ...FF button AFTER THE PILOT FLAME HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED IF YOU WISH TO RE LIGHT THE APPLIANCE YOU MUST WAIT AT LEAST THREE MINUTES BEFORE TRYING TO RE LIGHT THE FIRE 5 3 SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM This appliance is fitted with a spillage monitoring system which shuts down the fire if the evacuation of combustion products from the fire is affected by a partially or fully blocked flue If this system o...

Page 36: ... BED 5 4 1 Place the fuel bed front ceramic fibre as shown below in figure 1 Fig 1 Front ceramic fibre 5 4 2 Place the left hand and right hand front ceramic fibre pieces as shown below in figure 2 Fig 2 Left and right hand front ceramic fibres ...

Page 37: ...37 37 5 4 3 Place a single layer of bark chippings over the burner as shown below in figure 3 Fig 3 5 4 4 Fit the rear base log as shown below in figure 4 Fig 4 Rear log ...

Page 38: ...38 38 5 4 5 Fit log A as shown below in figure 5 onto the rear log Fig 5 Log A 5 4 6 Fit log B as shown below in figure 6 onto the rear log Fig 6 Log B ...

Page 39: ...39 39 5 4 7 Fit log C as shown below in figure 7 onto the rear log Fig 7 Log C 5 4 8 Fit Log D as shown below in figure 8 using the cut out in Log C as a guide for placement Fig 8 Log D ...

Page 40: ...ation and servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any dust accumulated in and around the appliance before and after working on the appliance When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within heavy duty polythene bags clearly labelled as RCF waste RCF waste is classed as a stable non reactive hazardous waste and m...

Page 41: ...t the fascia as shown below in figure 10 and secure with 2 off screws per side Ensure the top edge of the fascia has hooked over the top edge of the firebox Fig 10 2 off securing screws per side 5 5 2 Fit the draught diverter cover as shown in section 5 6 ...

Page 42: ... diverter cover plate can be removed for cleaning purposes or during routine removal replacement of the glass fasica assembly 5 6 2 Simply lift from the glass fascia assembly as shown below in figure 11 and replace in reverse order as necessary Fig 11 Draught diverter cover ...

Page 43: ...h a complete and genuine replacement set and the fire must never be run with the wrong number or damaged logs The fuel bed must be carefully re assembled as stated in section 5 4 To clean the glass panel please remove it from the product as described in section 5 5 Use a clean damp cloth and ceramic glass cleaner to remove any stains or deposits frm the glass panel Do not using scouring pads as th...

Page 44: ...ollows these are available from Formosa Fires who may be contacted at the number on the rear cover of this book Complete log set B 167640 Rear log B 167650 Log A B 167660 Log B B 167670 Log C B 167680 Log D B 167690 Log E B 167700 L H ceramic front fibre B 160150 R H ceramic front fibre B 160160 Centre ceramic front fibre B 164300 Complete glass fascia assembly 1156 159670 Due to our policy of con...

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