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Gosford

INSET LIVE FUEL-EFFECT GAS FIRES

Installation and Maintenance Instructions

Hand these instructions to the owner following installation, they

must be retained for future reference.
Model No’s HICC**MN2 & HICC**SN2 are only for use on Natural Gas

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

Model No’s HICC**MP & HICC**SP are only for use on Propane Gas

(G31) at a supply pressure of 37 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

** denotes trim and fret variant fitted to product

Summary of Contents for Gosford

Page 1: ...lowing installation they must be retained for future reference Model No s HICC MN2 HICC SN2 are only for use on Natural Gas G20 at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G B I E Model No s HICC MP HICC SP are only for use on Propane Gas G31 at a supply pressure of 37 mbar in G B I E denotes trim and fret variant fitted to product ...

Page 2: ...oning 3 1 Assembling the ceramics and fuel bed 19 22 3 2 Fitting the trim or contemporary fascia all models 22 3 3 Fitting the fender all models 22 3 4 Lighting the appliance Manual control models 23 3 5 Lighting the appliance Slide control models 23 24 3 6 Checking for clearance of combustion products 24 Section 4 Maintenance 4 1 Removal of the Burner Assembly Manual control models 25 4 2 Removal...

Page 3: ...ze 85 2 off Pilot Type Copreci Copreci 21100 141 MC 21100 264 MC Copreci Copreci 21100 162 SC 21100 263 SC Maximum Gross Heat Input 6 9kW 6 9kW Minimum Gross Heat Input 4 2kW 4 2kW Cold Pressure G20 20 0 mbar 1 0mbar G31 37 0 1 0 mbar Ignition Push Button Piezo MC models 1 5V Battery Generator SC models Electrode Spark Gap 4 5mm Nominal Weight with fender 18 5 Kg MC 19 0 Kg SC 3 ...

Page 4: ...eclaration The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 1 2002 and the result is 58 The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by BSI The efficiency value may be used in the UK Governments Standard Assessment Procedure SAP for energy rating of dwellings 4 ...

Page 5: ...art 1 Installation 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 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 ...

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 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 ch...

Page 7: ...E 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 combustible material to produce a correct size opening Any surround must be suitably sealed to the fire place to prevent leakage See below in figure 1 When installing into a brick built chimney you mus...

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 400mm wide opening the depth required would be 298mm See figure 2 below for explanatory diagram Fig 2 8 Opening Width e g 400mm Depth Required e g 298mm minimum ...

Page 9: ...ast 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 MONITORING SYSTEM This appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing spillage monitoring system in the form of an oxygen sensing pilot This is designed to shut the fire off in the event of a partial ...

Page 10: ... off User instruction manual 2 2 INSTALLING THE FIRE BOX Establish which type of flue you are intending to install the fire in to 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 When installing into 125mm 5 inch diameter lined brick or stone flue or insulated pre fabricated metal flue bo...

Page 11: ...otected from damage and carefully lift the fire box into the fire opening then slide it back into position Check that the fire box fits flush to the sealing face of the fire surround or wall with no gaps present c Remove the four retaining screws securing the burner to the firebox The base of the burner unit can now be pulled forward allowing the burner to be removed from the fire box See figure 4...

Page 12: ...aps present f Remove the burner To allow burner removal the control lever 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 centre of the aluminium operating arm and pull the cable out from its fixing hole Release the other end of the cable by pushi...

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 from the appliance Fig 7 13 ...

Page 14: ...ed joints within the firebox See figure 8 9 below for suggested concealed pipe layouts Fig 8 Fig 9 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 from the opening to enable the gas supply and fire fixing to be completed 14 Firebox Fireplace Builders Opening Gas Supply Firebox Approx 40...

Page 15: ... one of the two holes on each side of the flue outlet shroud j Position the fire carefully 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 of the cables through the corresponding circular hole on each side of the lower rear of the fire Carefully sli...

Page 16: ... are no gaps behind the seal n With the fire securely in place if a concealed gas connection has been made through either of the access holes in the sides of the fire the holes should be closed around the pipe to prevent leakage of air through the gap around the pipe o Refit the burner Fit the four retaining screws and check that the burner is correctly locked into position On slide control models...

Page 17: ...the control lever operates smoothly and safely NOTE The cable is factory set and therefore should need no adjustment p Refit the front burner heat shield to the sides of the fire box 2 Screws and secure the trim to the fire via the location tabs on the firebox flange q Before making the final gas connection thoroughly purge the gas supply pipework to remove all foreign matter otherwise serious dam...

Page 18: ...t point screw for gas tightness with the appliance turned on using a suitable leak detection fluid or detector 2 4 GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE SLIDE CONTROL MODELS a Remove the pressure test point screw from the pressure test point and fit a manometer b Turn on the main gas supply and carry out a gas tightness test c Depress the control lever to the position marked pilot Hold down the control...

Page 19: ...Make 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 12 below Fig 12 b Position the two halves of the front ceramic L H R H on the locating channel in the front ceramic ensuring it is located onto the lip on the burner front ceramic support See figure 13 below Fig 13 19 ...

Page 20: ...c rail as a guide for placement See figure 14 below Fig 14 d Select two of the large square coals two of the large random coals and arrange behind the front row of coals ensuring that flame paths as indicated below are not interupted place one of the small coals at each end of the second row See figure 15 below Fig 15 20 Square Square Square Random Random Random Random Square Square Flame Paths ...

Page 21: ...w of coals using the ribs in the fuelbed matrix as a guide for placement See figure 16 below Fig 16 f Select the remaining two large square coals and two random coals and position to fill the gaps at the rear of the fuel bed See figure 17 below Fig 17 21 Random Square Random Square Random Square Random Random Square ...

Page 22: ... 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 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 classified as hazardous waste and may be disposed of at a tipping site licensed for the dis...

Page 23: ...ntrol knob and turn to the off position the pilot will now be extinguished 3 5 LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE SLIDE CONTROL MODELS a Turn on the isolation valve Depress the control lever fully downwards to the position marked Hold down the control lever for a few seconds to allow the gas to reach the pilot b The fire will then begin its ignition sequence If the pilot does not light continue to press the c...

Page 24: ... after a further 5 10 minutes If the test indicates that spillage is occurring and the flue restrictor baffle has been fitted it should be removed and the test repeated after the fire has cooled d 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 ...

Page 25: ...tc 4 1 2 Remove the trim Lift the fender and ash pan cover 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 secure the burner heat shield and remove it from the fire 4 1 3 Isolate the gas supply and remove the inlet pipe from the appliance inlet elbow U...

Page 26: ...t it is not possible 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 Remove the burner assembly as in section 4 1 4 4 2 Unscrew and remove the thermocouple retaining nut from the end of the control tap and disconnect the ignition lead from the pilot electr...

Page 27: ...tly tension the operating cable To do this first set the control lever to the horizontal central position this is the position which creates maximum tension in the operating cable Refit the operating cable to the aluminium operating arm firstly locating the nipple on one end of the cable into recess in operating arm and then feed the other end through hole in operating arm Pull the operat ing cabl...

Page 28: ... the two inline leads from the microswitch 4 8 3 Unscrew 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 Cable 4 9 1 The control lever operating cable can be seen running across the base of the fire below the burner To release the cable unscrew the cab...

Page 29: ...bush in the gap between the two lengths of p t f e sleeve Ensure that the cable is located in the retaining hole in 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 first set the control lever to the horizontal central position this is the position whic...

Page 30: ... Ignition wire manual models B 39030 Ignition wires slide models B 34680 Manual gas valve NG B 102880 Manual gas valve LPG B 102960 Slide valve B 40980 NG MC ODS pilot B 38930 NG SC ODS pilot B 49710 LPG MC pilot B 162300 LPG SC pilot B 162310 Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact accuracy of illustrations and descriptions contained in this book cannot be guaranteed ...

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