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- Page 1 Please leave these instructions with the user © GDC Group Ltd. 2014 Brazilia F 5, F 5S, F 8S & Comfortstat 2 F 8ST Balanced Flue Gas Wall Heaters Installation and Owner Guide Brazilia F 5 Brazilia F 5S Brazilia F 8S...
- Page 2 GDC Group, Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF, UK. Warning: Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installer Guide Contents Section Page(s) Installer guide 3 - 17 Introduction 4 - 5 Technical Data 6 - 7 Site Requirements 8 - 10 Installation Commissioning the Appliance Annual Servicing Changing Components 14 - 17 Fault Finding Short Parts List Owner guide 20- 27 Warnings... -
Page 4: Installer Guide
LPG Kits F 5 & F 5S 5110284 5110285 Fig. 1 Brazilia F 5 The procedure for installation, servicing etc. is the same for both Natural Gas and Propane models. - The appliance provides warm air by natural convection and flueing is by means of a concentric balanced flue arrangement. - Page 5 Installer Guide 1.0 Introduction 1.2 Regulations, Standards and Law. 1.7 Important Information. This product uses insulation board and gaskets The installation must be in accordance with this guide. For the user’s protection, in the United Kingdom it is the law that all gas containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the man-made vitreous silicate fibres.
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Page 6: Technical Data
Installer Guide 2.0 Technical Data F 5 & F 5S Natural Gas F 8S & F 8ST Natural Gas Category of Appliance F 8S 2H3P Category of Appliance Category of Appliance F 8ST 2H3P The appliance is set for Gas Type G20 at 20mbar. The appliance is set for Gas Type G20 at 20mbar. - Page 7 Installer Guide 2.0 Technical Data F 5 & F 5S Propane F 8S Propane (When converted using kit No. 5110284) (When converted using kit No. 5110285) Category of Appliance Category of Appliance 2H3P 2H3P The appliance is set for Gas Type G31 at 37mbar. The appliance is set for Gas Type G31 at 37mbar.
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Page 8: Site Requirements
Installer Guide 3.0 Site Requirements Location 1. The appliance must be fitted on a suitable outside wall to meet the requirements of the balanced flue arrangement. 2. For applications involving walls constructed from or comprising of combustible material, reference should be made to the requirements of B.S. - Page 9 Installer Guide 3.0 Site Requirements Fig. 5 Flue Position 1. The siting of the balanced flue terminal must meet the following conditions: a. Where the flue terminal of the appliance is beneath any opening (that is to say, any part of a window capable of being opened, or any ventilation inlet or similar opening) no part of the terminal shall be within 300mm (1 ft), measured...
- Page 10 Installer Guide 3.0 Site Requirements Flue Dimensions 1. The standard appliance is supplied with flue ducting which is adjustable to accommodate wall thicknesses from 248mm (9 in) to 349mm in). Flue Option 2. Two further flue terminals are available as F8S &...
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Page 11: Installation
Installer Guide 4.0 Installation Preparation 1. Ensure that the length of the flue ducting is suitable for the wall thickness. 2. Select a position for the appliance. Using the template supplied, mark the position of the flue ducting and the four fixing holes. Ensure that the template is vertical (Fig. -
Page 12: Commissioning The Appliance
Installer Guide 5.0 Commissioning the Appliance Commissioning the Appliance 1. Turn on the gas service cock. 2. Where applicable, fit the control knob onto the control tap spindle (Fig. 12). 3. Purge any air from the system. 4. Non Comfortstat models - Remove the pressure test point screw. -
Page 13: Annual Servicing
Installer Guide 6.0 Annual Servicing Servicing the Appliance 1. For reasons of safety and economy the appliance should be serviced annually. Outer Case 2. Before servicing please read Section 1.3 Important Information. Fig. 15 3. Turn off the gas supply and ensure that the appliance is cold. -
Page 14: Changing Components
Installer Guide Fig. 21 7.0 Changing components on models without the Comfortstat control Changing Components 1. Before changing any components please read Section 1.3 Important Information. Mounting Lugs 2. Turn off the gas supply and ensure that the appliance is cold. 3. - Page 15 Installer Guide Fig. 26 7.0 Changing components on models without the Comfortstat control Burner 1. Undo the heat exchanger retaining nuts and washers and draw the casting forwards off the locating studs (Fig. 26). 2. Remove the three screws holding the burner retaining plate to the airbox, also remove the Rope Seal insulation and undo the thermocouple nut from...
- Page 16 Installer Guide 8.0 Changing components on Fig. 30 models with the Comfortstat control Changing Components 1. Before changing any components please read Section 1.3 Important Information. 2. Turn off the gas supply and ensure that the appliance is cold. 3. Remove the case by easing upward and Mounting Lugs forward until it is clear of its retaining lugs (Fig.
- Page 17 Installer Guide Fig. 34 8.0 Changing components on models with the Comfortstat control Burner 1. Undo the heat exchanger retaining nuts and washers and draw the casting forward off the locating studs. Once clear of the studs the casting will need to be moved to the left to avoid the gas tap locating bracket.
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Page 18: Fault Finding
Installer Guide Ensure all installation criteria have been satisfied before 8.0 Fault Finding performing Fault Finding (e.g. flue terminal position). 7±1.5mm Fig. 38 3.5±0.5mm... -
Page 19: Short Parts List
Installer Guide 9.0 Short parts list Key G.C. Description Manufacturers No. No. Part No. G / R / S Knob Control (F 5 / F 5S) E26513 Grey 243262 205887 Beige 234637 Knob Control (F 8S) E26568 Grey 243261 205894 Beige 234643 Knob Control (F 8ST) -
Page 20: Owner Guide
Owner Guide. Brazilia F 5 Brazilia F 5S Brazilia F 8S Brazilia F 8ST Comfortstat 2... -
Page 21: Warnings
Owner Guide 1.2 Considerations for timber framed buildings. Notice Installation to a timber-framed building should be in accordance with the relevant sections of The Institute of Gas Discolouration of wall surfaces Engineers publication IGE/UP/7 “Gas installations in timber frame buildings”. Most heating appliances generate warm air convection currents and transfer heat to any wall surface against which they are Please note that advice should be sought before installing in... -
Page 22: Introduction & Operation
Owner Guide 2.0 Introduction & Operation Introduction 1. Your Brazilia F is a room sealed gas convector heater. This means that the gas burning section is sealed from the room in which it is installed. It is connected to a circular flue terminal outside the building. -
Page 23: Operating Units Fitted With The Comfortstat Control
Owner Guide 2.0 Introduction & Operation Operating units fitted with the Comfortstat control. 1. The appliance is controlled by two knobs which are positioned at the lower right on the front of case (Fig. 3). The upper knob has four positions. Position Position IGNITION... -
Page 24: Cleaning & Clearances
Owner Guide 3.0 Cleaning & Clearances Cleaning the Appliance 1. When cold the appliance may be cleaned with a damp cloth and wiped with a soft duster. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, wax or spray polish. Clearances 1. Internally the appliance must not be fitted under a shelf or sill that projects more than 150mm (6in.) 2. -
Page 25: Spares & Running Costs
Owner Guide 4.0 Spares & Running Costs Spare Parts 1. If spare parts are required they can be obtained through GDC Group Service Dept. Please read section 5. 2. Always quote the appliance model name and G.C. number. The G.C. number can be found on page 2 of these instructions. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Owner Guide 5.0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Corrective Action Ensure the control knob is in the 'off' position and No ignition spark can be seen or heard turned anti-clockwise to ignition position. Control knob is not in low / minimum Ensure control knob is set at low / minimum position position... -
Page 27: Warranty & Service
Owner Guide 6.0 Warranty and Service When calling the GDC Group customer helpline, it would be Standard Warranty Terms & helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Conditions Fire serial number and fascia code (Located on the The warranty is for 12 months subject to contract. - Page 28 Owner Guide The following pages are to be completed by the installer: Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number Product Code Serial number (Can be found on information label - See figure 4) A LABEL CONTAINING Information THE SERIAL NUMBER...
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