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Verine Fontana HE MK2 NPHL**RN2 Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions

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Fontana
HE MK2
Model No. NPHL**RN2
HIGH EFFICIENCY LOG EFFECT ROOM HEATER
Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions
Hand these instructions to the user
Model No. NPHL**RN2 is for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure
of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
** Denotes trim & colour variant

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  • Page 1 Fontana HE MK2 Model No. NPHL**RN2 HIGH EFFICIENCY LOG EFFECT ROOM HEATER Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions Hand these instructions to the user Model No. NPHL**RN2 is for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E. ** Denotes trim &...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PAGE Section 1 Information and Requirements Appliance information Conditions of installation Flue & Chimney Suitability Shelf position Hearths Installation to plastered wall surfaces Section 2 Installation of Fire Unpacking the combustion chamber Preparing the combustion chamber opening (In studded wall) Preparing the combustion chamber opening (In chimney breast) Securing the fire to the opening Installation of the gas supply...

  • Page 3: Information And Requirements

    SECTION 1 INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS APPLIANCE INFORMATION Main injector : (1 off) Stereomatic Injector Cat 82 – size 380 (NG) Pilot Type : Seagas P5-29D Maximum Gross Heat Input : 5.5 kW Minimum Gross Heat Input : 3.6 kW Cold Pressure : 20.0+/-1.0 mbar (8.0 +/- 0.4 in w.g.) Ignition : Integral to gas valve...

  • 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: Shelf Position

    SHELF POSITION The fire may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum distance of 300mm above the top of the fire and the shelf does not project more than 150mm. If the shelf overhangs more than 150mm the distance between the fire and the shelf must be increased by 15mm for every 25mm of additional overhang over 150mm.

  • Page 6: Installation Of Fire

    SECTION 2 INSTALLATION OF FIRE UNPACKING THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER Carefully lift the combustion chamber out of the carton. Remove the loose item packaging carefully from the pack. Check the contents as listed :- DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THE GLASS PANEL IS BROKEN OR NOT SECURELY FIXED TO THE FIREBOX.

  • Page 7: Preparing The Combustion Chamber Opening (In Studded Wall)

    4 & 5. For installation into such applications a flue box with 125mm flue pipe adaptor is available to purchase as a cost option extra, please order part number 1125-130260, from your local Verine stockist. Fig. 4 Minimum 125mm flue liner required...

  • Page 8: Preparing The Combustion Chamber Opening (In Chimney Breast)

    PREPARATION OF THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OPENING (INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY BREAST) An opening should be constructed to the following dimensions in the existing chimney breast. See figure 6 below. Fig. 6 Lintle must project 150mm either side of the Opening Width = 750mm opening if cutting into an existing chimney...
  • Page 9 Fig. 7 The Interactive Zone - Openings, beams or joists within this area need to be assessed. 400mm interactive area Load triangle - No beam or opening permissible within this area 600mm load triangle Lintel e.g. 750mm x 75mm Proposed Opening in Chimney Breast The opening needs to be sufficient to accomodate the combustion chamber.

  • Page 10: Securing The Fire To The Opening

    SECURING THE FIRE TO THE OPENING The combustion chamber must be secured to the opening via the four off screw and rawlplugs provided. Figure 8 & 9 below shows the hole centres in the mounting flanges of the combustion chamber. Fig.

  • Page 11: Installation Of The Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION OF THE GAS SUPPLY (INTO STUDDED WALL OR EXISTING CHIMNEY BREAST) Before installing the combustion chamber, decide from which side or if a rear connection to the gas supply is required. Plan the pipe run to enter the below the firebox from the left, right or rear and connect to the inlet elbow.

  • Page 12: Fitting The Efficiency / Flue Restrictor Baffle

    FITTING OF THE EFFICIENCY BAFFLE. The product is supplied with an efficiency baffle to improve the efficiency of the product when installed into Class 1 flues, of minimum diameter 175mm / 7” or brick built 225mm x 225mm chimneys. The minimum effective height of all flues must be 3 metres or above.

  • Page 13: Removal & Re-Fitting Of The Glass Frame

    REMOVING / RE-FITTING THE GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY The glass frame is held in position by hooking the top flange over the combustion chamber opening at the top as shown in figure 14 below. Fig. 14 Glass Frame Assembly locates over lip on top of combustion chamber lid, and drops onto flange as shown.

  • Page 14: Fitting The Fuel Bed Logset

    SECTION 3 INSTALLATION OF FIRE FITTING THE FUEL-BED LOGSET Place the base log behind the burner gauze as shown below in figure 16 onto the raised platform. Fig. 16 Place the bark chippings over the burner as shown below in figure 17, do not allow the bark chippings to cover the area around the pilot as indicated below.
  • Page 15 Fit Log “B” into position on the right hand side of the fuel-bed base log as shown below in figure 18, using the groove in the base log as a guide for placement. Fig. 18 Fit Log “C” into position on left hand side of the fuel-bed base log as shown below in figure 19, using the groove in the base log as a guide for placement.
  • Page 16 Fit log “F” into position on right hand side of the fuel-bed base log “A”as shown below in figure 20, using the groove in Log “A” as a guide for placement. Fig. 20 Fit log “G” into position at the left hand side of the fuel-bed base log “A” as shown below in figure 21, using the groove in the centre of the base log as a guide for placement.
  • Page 17 Fit log “D” into position at right hand side of centre of the fuel-bed base log as shown below in figure 22, using the groove in the base log as a guide for placement. Fig. 22 Fit log “E” into position at the centre of the fuel-bed as shown below in figure 23, using the groove in the base log in the base log as a guide for position.

  • Page 18: Making The Gas Connection & Checking For Gas Tightness

    This appliance uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (R.C.F.), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it makes sense to take care when handling these arti- cles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.

  • Page 19: Removal & Re-Fitting The Trim

    REMOVAL & RE-FITTING OF THE TRIM ASSEMBLY The trim is supplied in 3 pieces, the rear panel, the front panel and the stainless steel trim insert. Fix the rear panel to the wall with via the 4 screw holes with screws / rawlplugs. NOTE : The flange of the rear panel must locate onto the base of the fire.

  • Page 20: Lighting The Appliance

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE IMPORTANT : IF THE BURNER IS EXTINGUISHED FOR ANY REASON YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU WAIT A FULL FIVE MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RE-LIGHT THE FIRE. The product is controlled by the remote handset supplied with the fire. Ensure the 9V battery as supplied in the loose items pack has been fitted to the fire before attempting to light it and the 4 off AA batteries have been fitted to the reciever unit, located next to the control valve at the L/H/S.
  • Page 21 With the product in “MANUAL” mode the fire can now be switched between HIGH rate heat input and LOW rate heat input by pressing the “DOWN” arrow on the handset. To reduce the flame height of the main burner incrementally, press the arrow momentarily. To reduce the heat input directly down to the minimum level, press the “SMALL”...
  • Page 22 3.4.2 Operation of the Fire in “TEMPERATURE” mode In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL” to “TEMPERATURE”, press the “SET” button, the fire will then change to either “DAY TEMP” (figure 28) mode or “NIGHT TEMP” mode (figure 29).
  • Page 23 3.4.3 Operation of the Fire in “TIMER” mode In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL” to “TIMER”, press the “SET” button, the fire will then alternate between the settings until the “TIMER” mode is displayed. NOTE : The “SET” button allows you to alternate between all modes of operation :- “...
  • Page 24 3.4.4 Low Battery Signal When the battery in the handset needs replacing, “BATT” will be displayed on the handset. Remove the cover on the rear of the handset and replace the 9V battery as necessary. 3.4.5 To Set the Time on the Remote Handset Simultanelously press the “UP”...

  • Page 25: Checking For Clearance Of Combustion Products

    CHECKING FOR CLEARANCE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS 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 as shown in figure 32 below (It is recommended that a suitable smoke match holder is used when checking for clearance of combustion products).

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Servicing Notes Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered engineer. It is a condition of Verine Fires extended guarantee scheme that this is carried out by a competent person i.e a GAS SAFE registered Engineer in accordance with these servicing notes, and as a condition of the guarantee the oxypilot must be changed.

  • Page 27: Removal Of The Pilot Assembly

    4.2.4 Re-assemble in reverse order. Removing the Pilot Assembly 4.3.1 Isolate the gas supply 4.3.2 Remove trim from the front of the fire, as shown in section 3.3 4.3.3 Remove the glass frame assembly from the fire, as shown in section 4.3.4 Remove the burner &...

  • Page 28: Removal / Replacement Of The Handset Battery

    Replacing the Batteries in the Handset 4.6.1 Remove and re-fit the new 9V battery by removing the cover on the back of the handset on the handset. Parts Shortlist Glass frame assembly 1148-159240 Mertik gas control valve B-92200 Receiver unit B-153140 Thermostatic handset B-148120...

  • Page 29: 5.1 Installation Information

    SECTION FIVE - USER INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 INSTALLATION INFORMATION CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a competent (e.g. GAS SAFE Registered) Installer, in accordance with the installation instructions and the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended. Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution.

  • Page 30: About The Fontana He Mk2 Room Heater

    (Fireguards for use with gas heating appliances). Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered engineer. It is a condition of Verine guarantees schemes that this is carried out by a competent person i.e a GAS SAFE registered Engineer.

  • Page 31: 5.3 Spillage Monitoring System

    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 pipe. If this system operates the fire will go out. If this occurs, leave the fire for at least three minutes then follow the lighting procedure as described in the previous section.

  • Page 32: Lighting The Appliance

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE - MERTIK MAXITROL GV60 REMOTE CONTROL IMPORTANT : IF THE BURNER IS EXTINGUISHED FOR ANY REASON YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU WAIT A FULL FIVE MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RE-LIGHT THE FIRE. The product is controlled by the remote handset supplied with the fire. Ensure the 9V battery as supplied in the loose items pack has been fitted to the fire before attempting to light it and the 4 off AA batteries have been fitted to the receiver unit, located next to the control valve at the L/H/S.
  • Page 33 With the product in “MANUAL” mode the fire can now be switched between HIGH rate heat input and LOW rate heat input by pressing the “DOWN” arrow on the handset. To reduce the flame height of the main burner incrementally, press the arrow momentarily. To reduce the heat input directly down to the minimum level, press the “SMALL”...
  • Page 34 5.4.2 Operation of the Fire in “TEMPERATURE” mode In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL” to “TEMPERATURE”, press the “SET” button, the fire will then change to either “DAY TEMP” (figure 4) mode or “NIGHT TEMP” mode (figure 5).
  • Page 35 5.4.3 Operation of the Fire in “TIMER” mode In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL” to “TIMER”, press the “SET” button, the fire will then alternate between the settings until the “TIMER” mode is displayed. NOTE : The “SET” button allows you to alternate between all modes of operation :- “...
  • Page 36 5.4.4 Low Battery Signal When the battery in the handset needs replacing, “BATT” will be displayed on the handset. Remove the cover on the rear of the handset and replace the 9V battery as necessary. 5.4.5 To Set the Time on the Remote Handset Simultanelously press the “UP”...

  • Page 37: Cleaning Instructions

    CLEANING WARNING : Before attempting any cleaning operation ensure that the fire has been allowed to fully cool. 5.5.1 CLEANING THE TRIM AND PAINTED METAL PARTS The extruded aluminimum trim that is supplied for use with this product must be gently cleaned with a damp cloth only.

  • Page 38: Removal & Re-Fitting The Fuel-Bed Logset

    REMOVAL & RE-FITTING THE FUEL-BED LOGSET Place the base log behind the burner gauze as shown below in figure 8 onto the raised platform. Fig. 8 Place the bark chippings over the burner as shown below in figure 9, do not allow the bark chippings to cover the area around the pilot as indicated below.
  • Page 39 Fit Log “B” into position on the right hand side of the fuel-bed base log as shown below in figure 10, using the groove in the base log as a guide for placement. Fig. 10 Fit Log “C” into position on left hand side of the fuel-bed base log as shown below in figure 11, using the groove in the base log as a guide for placement.
  • Page 40 Fit log “F” into position on right hand side of the fuel-bed base log “A”as shown below in figure 12, using the groove in Log “A” as a guide for placement. Fig. 12 Fit log “G” into position at the left hand side of the fuel-bed base log “A” as shown below in figure 13, using the groove in the centre of the base log as a guide for placement.
  • Page 41 Fit log “D” into position at right hand side of centre of the fuel-bed base log as shown below in figure 14, using the groove in the base log as a guide for placement. Fig. 14 Fit log “E” into position at the centre of the fuel-bed as shown below in figure 15, using the groove in the base log in the base log as a guide for position.
  • Page 42 This appliance uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (R.C.F.), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it makes sense to take care when handling these arti- cles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.

  • Page 43: Removal & Re-Fitting The Glass Frame

    REMOVING / RE-FITTING THE GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY The glass frame is held in position by hooking the top flange over the combustion chamber opening at the top as shown in figure 16 below. Fig. 16 Glass Frame Assembly locates over lip on top of combustion chamber lid, and drops onto flange as shown.

  • Page 44: Removal & Re-Fitting The Trim Assembly

    REMOVAL & RE-FITTING OF THE TRIM ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT NOTE : The trim assembly of this product is a working surface and as such will become hot in use. Allow the product and trim to fully cool prior to attempting to remove it. The trim is supplied in 3 pieces, the rear panel, the front panel and the stainless steel trim insert.

  • Page 45: User Replaceable Parts

    USER REPLACEABLE PARTS The only user replaceable parts on this fire are the fuelbed / log form, and the handset / ultrasonic receiver batteries, which may be replaced as described in the below. Replacement of any other parts must be carried out by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered gas installer.
  • Page 46 Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact accuracy of descriptions and illustrations cannot be guaranteed. Part No. B-161180 Issue 3 BFM Europe Ltd. Trentham Lakes Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www.bfm-europe.com Telephone - General Enquiries : (01782) 339000 Telephone - Service : (0844) 7700169...

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