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- Page 1 Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions Hand these instructions to the user Model No’s FVPC**MN & FVPP**MN are for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E. ** denotes fascia / colour variant...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Section 1 Information and Requirements PAGE Appliance Information Conditions of Installation Flue terminal position Fireplace / surround suitability Fire place opening / catchment space Shelf position Installation types Hearths Spillage monitoring system Section 2 Installation of Fire Unpacking the fire Marking the flue pipe opening Marking / making the fan unit recess (Inset fan installations) 11-13... -
Page 3: Information And Requirements
SECTION 1 INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS APPLIANCE INFORMATION Model FVPC**MN FVPP**MN ** denotes fascia / colour variant Gas Type Main injectors (2 off) Size 260 Pilot Type Copreci Single Flame 21100 / 141 Max. Gross Heat Input : 6.9 kW Min. Gross Heat Input : 4.2 kW... -
Page 4: Conditions Of Installation
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a GAS SAFE Registered Installer, in accordance with these installation instructions and the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended. Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution. -
Page 5: Flue Terminal Position
FLUE TERMINAL POSITION The minimum acceptable dimensions from the flue terminal to obstructions and ventilation openings are shown below in fig. 1 and listed in the table (fig. 2 below) IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE POSITION OF THE FLUE ALLOWS THE FREE PASSAGE OF AIR ACROSS IT AT ALL TIMES. -
Page 6: Fireplace / Surround Suitability
FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY The fire must only be installed on a hearth it must not be installed directly onto carpet or other combustible floor materials. The fire is suitable for fitting to non-combustible fire place surrounds and proprietary fire place surrounds with a temperature rating of at least 150 o c. -
Page 7: Installation Types
INSTALLATION TYPES This fire can be fitted against an outside facing facing flat wall surface or into a fireplace opening cut into the wall. When fitting the fire in front of the inner cavity wall, the distance between the mounting face of the fire and the rear face of the firebox must be a minimum of 170mm, a false chimney breast or fireplace surround should be constructed. - Page 8 The Interactive Zone - Openings, beams or joists within this area need to be assessed. 400mm interactive area Fig. 5 Load triangle - No beam or opening permissible within this 600mm load area triangle Lintel e.g. 750mm x 75mm Firebox recess in Opening Height wall 550mm Minimum...
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Page 9: Hearths
Remove any combustible material from within the area of the opening. No combustible material can be allowed to come into contact with any area of the appliance. Fig. 7 Opening Sizes Width :- 375mm Minimum 440mm Maximum Opening sizes Height :- Lintel must project Minimum of 150mm 550mm Minimum... -
Page 10: Installation Of Fire
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION OF FIRE UNPACKING THE FIRE Carefully lift the fire out of the carton. Remove the loose item packaging carefully from the front of the appliance. Check the contents as listed :- Packing Check List - All Models 1 off Fire box / burner assembly &... -
Page 11: Marking / Making The Fan Unit Recess (Inset Fan Installations)
MARKING / MAKING THE FAN UNIT RECESS ON THE OUTER WALL (WHEN INSET FAN UNIT INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED). 2.3.1 Cut the opening for the fan unit and the flue pipe duct in the outer wall as shown below in Fig. 9. Centre Point of Fig. - Page 12 2.3.4 Mark the flue pipe in line with the outer wall surface. NOTE :- When cutting the flue pipe to length, allowance for the rebate on the fire surround used or false chimney breast constructed must be taken into account, if the surround or false chimney breast is not already in place.
- Page 13 2.3.10 Fit the flue spigot to the fan box as shown below in Fig. 12 with 3 off screws supplied in the loose items pack. Fig. 12 2.3.11 Fit the 5 core cable through the grommet (slit the grommet) in the fan box cover.
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Page 14: Marking The Fan Unit Spacer Position (Outset Fan Installations)
MARKING THE FAN UNIT SPACER POSITION ON THE OUTER WALL (WHEN OUTSET FAN UNIT INSTALLATION IS SPECIFIED). 2.4.1 Cut the opening for the fan flue duct in the outer wall as shown below in Fig. 13. Fig. 13 Centre Point of Flue Duct 100mm 65mm... - Page 15 2.4.3 Mark the flue pipe in line with the outer wall surface so that it can be cut to length. NOTE :- When cutting the flue pipe to length, allowance for the rebate on the fire surround used or false chimney breast constructed must be taken into account.
- Page 16 2.4.9 Remove the 2 off lower self tapping screws and loosen the 2 off pan head that hold the fan chassis in position and then lift the fan chassis and gasket clear and store in a safe position. 2.4.10 Fit the flue spigot to the fan box as shown below in Fig. 16 with 3 off screws supplied in the loose items pack.
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Page 17: Securing The Fan Box / Running The Gas Supply Pipe
SECURING THE FIREBOX IN THE FIREPLACE OPENING / RUNNING THE GAS SUPPLY PIPE. 2.5.1 Mark out and drill 4 off No 14 (6mm) holes in the back face of the fire opening (inner face of the outer cavity wall in most instances) in the positions shown below in fig. - Page 18 Proceed as follows to remove the burner assembly from the firebox :- 2.5.5 Remove the burner heat shield from the front of the fire box to allow access to the burner, as shown below in fig. 19 Fig. 19 2.5.6 Break the connection between the pressure test point elbow and the solenoid block.
- Page 19 2.5.9 Thread a tensioning screw over each of the cables and ensure that the tensioning nut is screwed fully up against the hexagon shoulder of the tensioning screw (this provides maximum travel for the tensioning nut). 2.5.10 Fit a screwed nipple on to each of the cables and pull hand tight up against the tensioning screw, then secure each nipple with a flat bladed screwdriver.
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Page 20: Making The Electrical Connection
MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. WARNING : THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED AND SHOULD BE PREFERABLY CONNECTED VIA A 3 AMP FIXED FUSED SPUR WITH A MINIMUM CONTACT SEPARATION OF 3MM. IT MAY HOWEVER BE CONNECTED TO A 3 PIN PLUG TO BS 5733, THAT IS FITTED WITH A 3 AMP FUSE TO BS 1362. -
Page 21: Gas Tightness And Inlet Pressure
GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE 2.7.1 Remove the pressure test point screw from the inlet elbow and fit a manometer. 2.7.2 Turn on the main gas supply and carry out a gas tightness test. 2.7.3 Depress the “ON / OFF” switch on the switch control panel, located at the left hand side of the fire (when viewed from the front) to the “ON”... -
Page 22: Assembling Fuel Bed And Commissioning
SECTION 3.1 ASSEMBLING FUEL BED AND COMMISSIONING - (LINEAR PEBBLE MODELS) NOTE : The position of the fuel-bed components are critical to the performance of the product. Therefore please ensure that the fuel-bed components are positioned as described in the following section prior to requesting a service call due to soot build up, poor flame pattern etc. - Page 23 3.1.3 Pick pebbles A to E and arrange along the the front rail, ensuring that they are evenly spaced. Use the recess’s in the front ceramic rail as a guide for placement. (See fig. 25 below) Fig. 25 Pebble C Pebble D Pebble E Pebble A...
- Page 24 3.1.5 Select pebbles K, L & M and arrange along the rear of the fuelbed, using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement. (See fig. 27 below) Fig. 27 Pebble N Pebble J Pebble M Pebble L Pebble K 3.1.6...
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Page 25: Assembling The Ceramics And Fuel Bed (Linear Pebble Models)
SECTION 3.2 ASSEMBLING FUEL BED AND COMMISSIONING - (KENILWORTH & LINEAR COAL MODELS) ASSEMBLING THE CERAMICS AND FUEL BED NOTE : The position of the fuel-bed components are critical to the performance of the product. Therefore please ensure that the fuel-bed components are positioned as described in the following section prior to requesting a service call due to soot build up, poor flame pattern etc. - Page 26 3.2.3 Fit five of the large sized coals onto the front ceramic rail, ensuring that they are evenly spaced. Use the recess’s in the front ceramic rail as a guide for placement. (See fig. 30 below) Fig. 30 3.2.4 Select four of the large coals and arrange behind the front row of coals, ensuring that flame paths as indicated below are not interupted.
- Page 27 3.2.5 Select three of the large coals and arrange along the rear of the fuelbed, using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement. (See fig. 32 below) Fig. 32 3.2.6 Select the two small coals and position to fill the gaps at each end of the third row of coals, as shown.
- Page 28 3.2.7 Select the remaining four coals and position along the rear edge of the fuelbed (See fig. 34 below) Fig. 34 The exact position and fit of the coals may be finely adjusted to give the most pleasing and random appearance. Warning : Use only the coals supplied with the fire.
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Page 29: Lighting The Appliance
LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE (ALL MODELS) 3.3.1 Turn on the gas isolation tap. 3.3.2 Depress the “ON / OFF” switch on the switch control panel, located at the left hand side of the fire (when viewed from the front) to the “ON” position. Press the momentary switch, the fan unit will operate, and when the air pressure switch (located inside the fan unit) detects sufficient air flow within the flue, an audible click will be heard and the gas solenoid valve will open. -
Page 30: Checking For Clearance Of Combustion
CHECKING FOR CLEARANCE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS (ALL MODELS) Close all doors and windows in the room. Light the fire and allow to run for approximately 5 minutes on high position. After approximately 5 minutes hold a smoke match just inside and below the centre of the lower front edge of the top of the fire. -
Page 31: Maintenance
Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered engineer and must include an oxypilot change. This is a condition of the Flavel guarantee schemes. The service should include visually checking the chimney and fire opening for accumulations of debris and a smoke test to check for a positive up-draught in the chimney. -
Page 32: Removal Of The Control Tap
out a gas tightness test. Ensure the heatshield is re-fitted. Removing the Control Tap from the fire. 4.3.1 Remove the burner assembly as in section 4.1. 4.3.2 Pull the control knob off the control tap spindle. 4.3.3 Loosen and remove the three gas pipe retaining nuts from the control tap and release the ends of the gas pipes from the control tap body. -
Page 33: Spare Parts Shortlist / Wiring Diagram
4.5.3 Disconnect the solenoid plug from the harness. 4.5.4 Unscrew the solenoid pipe from the retaining brackets. 4.5.5 Remove solenoid from pipe and refit new solenoid. PARTS SHORTLIST / WIRING DIAGRAM (FIG. 35) Replacement of any other parts must be carried out by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered gas installer. -
Page 34: User Instructions
SECTION 5 USER INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 INSTALLATION INFORMATION 5.1.1 CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION It is the law that all gas appliances are installed in accordance with the rules in force only by a competent (e.g. GAS SAFE Registered) Installer in G.B, and in accordance with the installation instructions and the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. - Page 35 5.1.3 ABOUT YOUR NEW KENILWORTH / LINEAR COAL GAS FIRE The Flavel Kenilworth / Linear coal effect gas fire incorporates a unique and highly developed fuel bed which gives the realism of a loose coal layout combined with realistic flames and glow.
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Page 36: Important Safety Information
5.1.4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING This appliance has a naked flame and as with all heating appliances a fireguard should be used for the protection of children, the elderly and infirm. Fireguards should conform to B.S. 8423 : 2002 should be fitted. (Fireguards for use with gas heating appliances). -
Page 37: Lighting The Appliance
LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE (ALL MODELS) 5.2.1 Turn on the gas isolation tap. 5.2.2 Depress the “ON / OFF” switch on the switch control panel, located at the left hand side of the fire (when viewed from the front) to the “ON” position. Press the momentary switch, the fan unit will operate, and when the air pressure switch (located inside the fan unit) detects sufficient air flow within the flue, an audible click will be heard and the gas solenoid valve will open. -
Page 38: Cleaning Instructions
5.3 CLEANING - WARNING Before attempting any cleaning operation ensure that the fire has been allowed to fully cool. The trims are easily replaced by re-positioning them on the fire and pushing it back onto the magnets. Black painted metal parts should be gently cleaned with a damp cloth. -
Page 39: Re-Assembling The Ceramics And Fuel-Bed
RE-ASSEMBLING THE CERAMICS AND FUEL BED (LINEAR PEBBLE MODEL) 5.4.1 Place the ribbed ceramic fuelbed base on top of the fuelbed support and pull fully forwards to the burner. 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. - Page 40 5.4.3 Pick pebbles A to E and arrange along the the front rail, ensuring that they are evenly spaced. Use the recess’s in the front ceramic rail as a guide for placement. (See fig. 3 below) Fig. 3 Pebble C Pebble D Pebble E Pebble A...
- Page 41 5.4.5 Select pebbles K, L & M and arrange along the rear of the fuelbed, using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement. (See fig. 5 below) Fig. 5 Pebble J Pebble N Pebble M Pebble K Pebble L 5.4.6...
- Page 42 RE-ASSEMBLING THE FUEL BED (KENILWORTH & LINEAR COAL MODELS) NOTE : The position of the fuel-bed components are critical to the performance of the product. Therefore please ensure that the fuel-bed components are positioned as described in the following section prior to requesting a service call due to soot build up, poor flame pattern etc.
- Page 43 5.5.3 Fit five of the large sized coals onto the front ceramic rail, ensuring that they are evenly spaced. Use the recess’s in the front ceramic rail as a guide for placement. (See fig. 8 below) Fig. 8 5.5.4 Select four of the large coals and arrange behind the front row of coals, ensuring that flame paths as indicated below are not interupted.
- Page 44 5.5.5 Select three of the large coals and arrange along the rear of the fuelbed, using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement. (See fig. 10 below) Fig. 10 5.5.6 Select the two small coals and position to fill the gaps at each end of the third row of coals, as shown.
- Page 45 5.5.7 Select the remaining four coals and position along the rear edge of the fuelbed (see fig. 12 below) Fig. 12 The exact position and fit of the coals may be finely adjusted to give the most pleasing and random appearance. Warning : Use only the coals supplied with the fire.
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