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Excelsior
E X X P P A A N N S S E E
INSTALLATION A A ND U U SER
INSTRUCTIONS
All i i nstructions m m ust b b e h h anded t t o u u ser f f or s s afekeeping
Revision A - 05/04
Country(s) of destination - GB/IE
Focal Point Fires plc, Avon Trading Park, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT
Tel: 01202 499330
Fax: 01202 499326
www.focalpointfires.co.uk
e-mail: sales@focalpointfires.co.uk
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- Page 1 All i i nstructions m m ust b b e h h anded t t o u u ser f f or s s afekeeping Revision A - 05/04 Country(s) of destination - GB/IE Focal Point Fires plc, Avon Trading Park, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT Tel: 01202 499330 Fax: 01202 499326 www.focalpointfires.co.uk...
- Page 2 INST T ALLAT T ION I I NST T RUCT T IONS P P relim m in n ary N N otes B B efore I I n n stallation n This appliance is an Inset Live Fuel Effect appliance which provides radiant warmth utilising the latest type burner technology.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Sec c tion Contents s Pag g e N N o. Pag g e N N o. Sec c tion Contents s Important Notes 10.0 Gas Supply Appliance Data 11.0 Fitting the Firebox Installation Requirements 11.1 Cable Fixing Site Requirements 11.2 Gas Connection Ventilation... -
Page 4: Appliance Data
APPLIANCE D D ATA Manual Control Version Remote Control Version Gas Group G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H Inlet Pressure 20 mbar 20 mbar Max Energy Input (gross) 6.8 kW 6.8 kW Min Energy Input (gross) 3.5 kW 3.5 kW Pilot Energy Input (gross) - Page 5 SITE R R EQUIREMENTS - c c ontinued This appliance requires a natural draught flue system which may be one of the following; 225mm x 225mm (9in x 9in) brick or stone. 175mm (7in) minimum diameter lined brick or stone. 175mm (7in) minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715.
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Page 6: Ventilation
VENTILATION No purpose provided ventilation is normally required for this appliance. The requirements of other appliances operating in the same room or space must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation. If spillage is detected when commissioning the appliance then amongst other problems there may be insufficient natural ventilation for the correct operation of the flue. -
Page 7: Unpacking The Appliance
UNPACKING T T HE A A PPLIANCE Stand the carton right way up, cut the strapping bands and remove the top end cap. Read all the instructions before continuing to unpack or install this appliance. Remove the box containing the fire front, and the bags and boxes containing the ceramic parts. Remove the card- board packing pieces, and any bags containing other fittings or parts. -
Page 8: Preparing The Opening
PREPARING T T HE A A PPLIANCE - c c ontinued Knockout holes are provided in the rear and sides of the firebox for use where concealed pipework is required. Where necessary, knock out the appropriate hole with a sharp tap from a hammer, and fit the rubber grommet supplied. -
Page 9: Fitting The Firebox
10.0 GAS S S UPPLY R R OUTING ( ( continued) The gas pipe must be suitably protected where it passes through fireplace openings. Any sleeving should be sealed to the pipe at its ends. This appliance is fitted with an inlet restictor elbow. The open end of the supply pipe should be sealed temporarily during the installation of the firebox to prevent the ingress of dirt and dust. -
Page 10: Gas Connection
11.2 GAS CONNECTION Refit the burner tray into the firebox, fit the two screws through the locating holes in the tray legs, and tighten. Purge the gas supply thoroughly to remove air and dirt/debris BEFORE connection. Now disconnect the inlet restrictor elbow from the inlet pipe. Connect the previously installed gas supply to inlet restrictor elbow, and re-fit the restrictor elbow to the inlet pipe of the appliance. - Page 11 12.0 FUEL BED LAYOUT ( ( continued) 3. Open the bag of 22 moulded coals. All of the coals are the same. Take five coals and place them as shown. Care should be taken to ensure that the coals bridge the gap between the front coals and the six coal supports at the front of the matrix.
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Page 12: Fuel Bed Layout (Pebble Versions)
12.1 FUEL BED LAYOUT Pebble E E ffect O O ption 1. Refer back to section 12.0 - Fuel bed layout (coal effect option) and follow steps 1 and 2. The front strips and fuel effect matrix used for pebble effect ver- sions are of the same design as coal effect versions, but have a different surface finish. -
Page 13: Fitting Fireframe And Front
12.1 FUEL BED LAYOUT - c c ontinued 5. Finally, take the six remaining pebbles and place at the back of the fuel matrix as shown. Once again, the pebbles may be orientated as desired in order to give a realistic effect. Avoid pushing the pebbles down between the supports. -
Page 14: Operating The Fire (Manual Versions)
OPERATING T T HE F F IRE ( ( manual v v ersions) 14.1 The pilot is visible through the left hand side of the front coal strip. Push in and turn the control knob to the SPARK position, and hold there for a few seconds. Continue turning anti-clockwise through the spark click to the PILOT light position, ensuring the pilot has lit. - Page 15 14.2 OPERATING T T HE F F IRE ( ( Remote c c ontrol v v ersions) continued The remote control unit allows operation of the main burner between maximum and pilot only setting. It does not turn the pilot on or off. The remote control handset incorporates an inbuilt safety feature to prevent the main burner being activated or turned up accidentally.
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Page 16: Servicing
TESTING FOR SPILLAGE 14.6 Close all doors and windows to the room containing the appliance. Let the fire run on HIGH for five minutes. Take a smoke match, light it, and using a smoke match tube, hold it at the top edge of the fire opening, 25mm down and 25mm in. - Page 17 15.0 SERVICING ( ( continued) 7. Check the area behind the firebox for rubble accumulation and remove. If debris is excessive, initiate remedial work on the flue. 8. Check the flue with smoke pellet for correct operation. 9. Re-fit the firebox using new seals where necessary. 10.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
16.0 TROUBLESHOOTING G G UIDE Fire s s parks s b b ut p p ilot d d oes s n n ot l l ig g ht No gas to fire, check isolators are open. Pipework blockage, clean out. Air not fully purged, repurge supply or wait longer. - Page 19 USER INST T RUCT T IONS Sec c tion Contents s Pag g e N N o. Important Notes Firefront Clearances to Combustibles Ventilation Operating Instructions Replacing the batteries (remote control versions only) Flue Spillage Monitoring System Cleaning List of Spares IMPORTANT N N OTES The installation of this fire MUST only be carried out by a competent person (such as a CORGI registered fitter) in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, the relevant British Standards, Codes...
- Page 20 FIREFRONT This fire is supplied with a particular style of firefront. Use of the firefront will ensure an adequate airflow under the firebed for the correct functioning of this appliance. Compliance with safety standards cannot be guaranteed if another style of front is used. CLEARANCES T T O C C OMBUSTIBLES A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire, providing that it complies with the dimensions given below.
- Page 21 OPERATING I I NSTRUCTIONS ( ( remote c c ontrol v v ersions) The gas valve has two control knobs ; Turn the main burner control (shown on left hand side of control valve) knob fully anti-clockwise. Turn ignition knob (shown on right hand side of con- trol valve) slightly left towards the ignition position until reaching the stop, press down and hold for a few seconds until pilot gas is flowing.
- Page 22 CLEANING ( ( continued) FIREFRAME - The magnetic frame may be removed for cleaning if required. A wipe with a dry cloth is normally sufficient, but on stains it is permissible to use a damp cloth with a mild household cleaner, followed by a wipe with a dry cloth.
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