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Magiglo Elite ME16T User, Installation & Servicing Instructions

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ELITE
ME16T & ME18T
ET16 & ET18
EV16 & EV18
(LPG models prefixed with the letter L)
Fuel Effect Options:
Coal Effect – NG and LPG
Pebble Effect - NG Only
Control Options:
Remote Control (Response-S)
Trim Switch Control
For use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20mbar
or Propane (G31) at a supply pressure of 37mbar in GB and IE
Installation & Servicing
MUST BE LEFT WITH THE USER
Models:
16" & 18" Fires c/w Thermobox
16" & 18" Victorian Fires
Manual Control
Optimum Control
(Dependent upon model)
Users,
Instructions
16" & 18" Fires

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  • Page 1 ELITE Models: ME16T & ME18T 16” & 18” Fires ET16 & ET18 16” & 18” Fires c/w Thermobox EV16 & EV18 16” & 18” Victorian Fires (LPG models prefixed with the letter L) Fuel Effect Options: Coal Effect – NG and LPG Pebble Effect - NG Only Control Options: Manual Control...
  • Page 2 Any claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer from whom the product was purchased. As the purchaser’s contract of sale is with the retailer, Burley Magiglo are unable to enter into discussions with the purchaser until the retailer has inspected any claim and deemed it to be valid.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.1. General Safety Requirements .................. 23 3.2. Flue Requirements ....................23 3.2.1. Masonry Flue ..................... 23 3.2.2. Installation of Burley Magiglo Elite 16” Models (only) into a 125mm (5”) Class 2 Metal Flue system......................24 3.2.3. Installation Example using Metal Flue Box ............24 3.2.4.
  • Page 4 3.9. Installation Procedure (Fire) ..................36 3.9.1. Continuation of Installation - Remote Control Model ......... 36 3.9.2. Continuation of Installation - Optimum Control Model ........37 3.9.3. Continuation of Installation - Trim Switch Control Model ........38 3.9.4. Installation of the Glass (Physical) Barrier (if supplied) ........38 3.9.5.

  • Page 5: General Information

    Only approved imitation fuel, available from Burley Magiglo., should be used with this appliance. 5. It is recommended that a fire guard complying with BS 8423 be fitted for the protection of young children, the elderly or infirm.

  • Page 6: Important Note About Ods Pilot

    Under no circumstances should it be adjusted or put out of action by the installer or the user. In case the pilot needs replacing, only the approved part (available from your supplier or Burley Magiglo.) should be fitted. Note: if any part of the pilot assembly becomes faulty the complete assembly will need replacing.

  • Page 7: Fire Fret Dimensions

    1.2. Fire Fret Dimensions All models can be used with the Burley Magiglo range of frets or any other fire fret that falls within the dimensions shown below The fireplace opening must be suitable in size to accommodate the fire being installed.
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  • Page 9: User Instructions

    2. U NSTRUCTIONS 2.1. Lighting Procedure Your fire will be fitted with one of the following different types of gas control valves. Identify the control system on your fire as shown and follow the appropriate operating instructions in the appropriate section. Control Valve Operation Control Type...

  • Page 10: Lighting Procedure (Manual Bm Control)

    2.1.1. Lighting Procedure (Manual BM Control) 1. Ensure that the arrow on the control arrow is in the OFF position, then knob is pointing towards the OFF release. position as shown in Figure 2. Press in the knob and slowly turn anti-clockwise until a click is heard.

  • Page 11: Lighting Procedure (Manual Mertik Control)

    2.1.2. Lighting Procedure (Manual Mertik Control) Whilst pushing the IGNITION KNOB in (see Figure 6), turn it anticlockwise to Ignition knob the pilot flame position as shown in Figure 7. During this process, the spark ignition will have operated and lit the pilot flame.

  • Page 12: Lighting Procedure (Remote Control)

    2.1.3. Lighting Procedure (Remote Control) 1. Press the bottom button on the remote 9. The fire can safely be left in this position handset until clicking is heard on the times, however prevent valve, and the gas rate adjustment knob unauthorised or accidental use (say by is at the off position.

  • Page 13: Lighting Procedure (Optimum Control And Trim Switch Control)

    2.1.4. Lighting Procedure (Optimum Control and Trim Switch Control) 1. Ensure the main burner is off by pressing IGNITION KNOB to the pilot flame position turning degrees the button on the trim marked clockwise. To turn the pilot off, turn the (‘small flame/dot’) until clicking is heard IGNITION KNOB fully clockwise.

  • Page 14: Battery Replacement (Remote Control)

    2.2. Battery Replacement (Remote Control) 2.2.1. Handset 1. On the reverse of the handset remove the battery cover by pressing down at the top of the cover and sliding down. Press here and 2. Remove and unclip the old battery and slide down replace with a new PP3 9V battery.

  • Page 15: Battery Replacement (Optimum Control)

    2.3. Battery Replacement (Optimum Control) 1. The battery pack is mounted inside the wall-mounting box behind the wall switch plate. blue blue 2. To change the batteries remove the two brown small screws securing the wall plate brown HIGH LOW/OFF using a small screwdriver.

  • Page 16: Fuel Effect Layout

    2.5. Fuel Effect Layout You fire has been supplied with either Coal or Pebble effect. Please refer to the relevant section for instructions on how to arrange the imitation fuels. Fuel Effect Tray Type Refer to Coal Effect Natural Gas & LPG Section 0 Pebble Effect Natural Gas...
  • Page 17 For clarity, the Coal Effect Layouts start on the next page Page 13...

  • Page 18: Coal Effect Layout

    2.5.1. Coal Effect Layout This fire is supplied with different sizes of 3. Using more of the Random coals, form ceramic coal, with the quantity supplied the front and top layers. being dependant upon the type of burner: 4. Packing the coals too tightly together will result in a poor flame picture.
  • Page 19 AERATION TUBES AERATION TUBES MEDIUM SQUARE MEDIUM COALS SQUARE COALS HALF SIZE COALS HALF SIZE (ON LPG COALS BURNERS (LPG Only) ONLY) SMALL SQUARE SMALL SQUARE COALS COALS RANDOM COALS RANDOM COALS Figure 22 – Elite 16” Victorian Figure 23 – Elite 18” Victorian Page 15...

  • Page 20: Pebble Effect Layout (Natural Gas Only)

    2.5.2. Pebble Effect Layout (Natural Gas Only) The fire is supplied with ceramic pebble sets 5. Small adjustments to the top layer may as follows:- be made to alter the flame pattern if desired flame after the fire has been turned on.
  • Page 21 16” Taper 18” Taper AERATION AERATION TUBES TUBES FLAT FLAT PEBBLES PEBBLES (H) PILOT PILOT FRONT PEBBLES FRONT (E) EQUALLY FIRST LAYER PEBBLES PLACED (E) EQUALLY FIRST LAYER PLACED LARGE PEBBLES LARGE (A & B) PEBBLES (A & B) LARGE LARGE PEBBLES PEBBLES...

  • Page 22: Fitting The Trim (Thermobox Only)

    16” Victorian 18” Victorian AERATION AERATION TUBES TUBES H PEBBLES H PEBBLES E PEBBLES BASE LAYER E PEBBLES BASE LAYER C&D PEBBLES C&D PEBBLES A&B PEBBLES A&B PEBBLES K PEBBLES K PEBBLES SECOND LAYER SECOND LAYER A,B, C,D & F PEBBLES A,B, C,D &...

  • Page 23: Home Improvements

    2.7. Home Improvements WARNING: If after installation of this fire any home improvements (e.g. double glazing, secondary double glazing, draught proofing, fitting extractor fans, laminate flooring etc.) are carried out to the property it is essential to carry out a spillage test on the fire to ensure that the flue is still operating satisfactorily.

  • Page 24: Cleaning And Care Instructions

    2.8. Cleaning and Care Instructions CAUTION: Ensure that the appliance is off (including the pilot light) and has completely cooled (off for at least 2 hours) before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance. RCF Advice: This product may use Components (Coals, Pebbles & Ceramic backs) containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres.

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Pilot

    2.8.2. Cleaning the Pilot The oxygen depletion sensing pilot fitted to your Burley Magiglo fire is a highly reliable safety device which causes the fire to shut down in the unlikely event of a reduction of oxygen in the room where the fire is fitted.

  • Page 26: Brass Or Chrome Surfaces

    Minor surface scuffs may be treated using a water based touch up stain available at Burley Magiglo fire retailers. Extreme care should be taken when handling and installing products containing ceramic interiors, so as not to cause damage.

  • Page 27: Installation Instructions

    3. I NSTALLATION NSTRUCTIONS Before installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (identification of the type of gas and pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible 3.1. General Safety Requirements Before commencing installation, ensure that the intended installation will comply with details in General Information on Page 1.

  • Page 28: Installation Of Burley Magiglo Elite 16" Models (Only) Into A 125Mm (5") Class 2 Metal Flue System

    5” (125mm) flue system due to increased switch temperatures caused by the reduced flue flow. Burley Magiglo Elite 16” models may be installed into a flue system where the minimum dimension of the flue is 125mm, provided that the following criteria are met: 1.

  • Page 29: Installation Example Using Existing Building Opening

    3.2.4. Installation Example using Existing Building Opening (16” Elite 6.9kW Models Only) 125mm (5”) FLEXIBLE LINER REGISTER PLATE SECTION THROUGH MASONRY CHIMNEY Figure 32 3.2.5. Installation Example using Existing Milner (Clay) Fireback (16” Elite 6.9kW Models Only) 125mm (5”) FLEXIBLE LINER REGISTER PLATE MILNER...

  • Page 30: Technical Data

    3.3. Technical Data Natural Gas Models All 16” Models All 18” Models (ME16T, ET16 and (ME18T, ET18 and EV16) EV18) Nominal maximum heat input 6.9 kW (gross) 8.25 kW (gross) Setting pressure (Cold) 5.6 mbar ±0.2 mbar 7.4 mbar ±0.2 mbar Minimum heat Input 4.0 kW (gross) 4.0 kW (gross)

  • Page 31: Burner Tray Layouts

    3.4. Burner Tray Layouts Burner Board Silencer Chamber Pilot Grub Screw Pressure Control Test Valve Point LPG Model with BM Valve Burner Board Silencer Chamber Grub Pilot Screw Pressure Test Control Point Valve Natural Gas Model with BM Valve Figure 34 – Burner Tray Layout Page 27...

  • Page 32: Appliance Location

    225mm above the floor; or the manufacturer’s instructions state that a hearth is not required. Burley Magiglo would recommend that a hearth or physical barrier be installed with this appliance. However, should you decide not to follow our recommendation and do not fit a hearth or subsequently decide to remove the hearth / physical barrier, then consideration as to the safety of the occupants of the room should be given.

  • Page 33: Floor Level And Raised Fireplace Openings

    3.5.1. Floor Level and Raised Fireplace Openings 16” Models 18” Models For use in For use in calculating flue calculating flue diameter diameter A minimum of A minimum of 400mm 450mm A minimum of A minimum of 200mm when 200mm when using Elite using Elite Taper...

  • Page 34: Physical Barrier

    3.5.2. Physical Barrier Any physical barrier should meet All Elite Models following requirements: Must project a minimum of 150mm either side of any naked Provide at least the equivalent level of flame or incandescent material warning to the approach of an open fire, Must project a minimum of to that of a hearth.
  • Page 35 Figure 42, Figure 43, Figure 44 and Figure 45 show examples of how the requirements for the physical barrier may be met. 50mm Figure 44 – Example of physical barrier Figure 42 – Example of physical barrier (dimensions as stated in Table 2 – Protected Area) (dimensions as stated in Table 2 –...

  • Page 36: Ventilation

    3.6. Ventilation For models with heat inputs not exceeding 6.9kW additional ventilation is not normally required in the room that the fire is fitted. However, if spillage is detected during spillage test additional ventilation may be required. In GB reference should be made to BS 5871:Part 3, and in IE, reference should be made to the current edition of I.S.813 which makes clear the conditions that must be met to demonstrate that sufficient ventilation is available.

  • Page 37: Installation Procedure (Thermobox)

    If installing a fire into an existing fireplace opening, please proceed to Section 3.9. Note: The Burley Magiglo Thermoboxes are designed to be inset into a 16” or 18” fireplace opening. Any surround that is to be installed with the Burley Magiglo...

  • Page 38: Installation (Standard Thermobox Only)

    6. Adjust the two clamping screws to secure the top of the box into the fireplace opening. 7. Insert the fire into the Thermobox and connect the fire to the gas supply via the isolating valve. 8. Secure the fire to the Thermobox with the two captive screws (supplied) through the holes in the fire legs and the holes in the Thermobox.

  • Page 39: Alternative Ceramic Box Installation

    The fire must then be secured firmly to the base of the Thermobox or fireplace inset. Each model of Burley Magiglo’s Thermobox is supplied with full installation instructions and these should be read thoroughly before commencing installation.

  • Page 40: Installation Procedure (Fire)

    3.9. Installation Procedure (Fire) If applicable, carefully unpack the contents of the carton and check them against the checklist given in Section 3.7. Make sure that the fireplace opening is suitable for the installation of the fire and prepare the fireplace to suit the dimensional requirements given in sections 3.2,3.5 and 3.6 (i.e.

  • Page 41: Continuation Of Installation - Optimum Control Model

    3.9.2. Continuation of Installation - Optimum Control Model 1. Find a suitable position for the wall Any plaster/cement used to switch, a maximum of 5 metres of cable secure the wall box must be is supplied. completely cured (dry) before installing the batteries or fixing 2.

  • Page 42: Continuation Of Installation - Trim Switch Control Model

    3.9.3. Continuation of Installation - Trim Switch Control Model 1. Unpack the battery pack and connect to the battery connection on the cable. 2. Fit the connectors on the cable to the drive motor ensuring correct polarity. The cable connectors must be matched appropriately sized spade...

  • Page 43: Commissioning

    RUBBER PLASTIC Figure 54 Figure Figure 52 Figure 53 3.9.5. Commissioning 1. Turn on the gas supply to the fire and Inlet purge the gas line. Check all the gas Pressure joints for gas soundness. Test Point 2. Remove the pressure test point screw located as shown in Figure 34 and connect a pressure gauge.

  • Page 44: Checking For Spillage

    3.9.6. Checking for Spillage 1. Close all doors and windows. 2. Turn the fire on to its full rate and leave it burning for 5 minutes. 3. Test for spillage using a smoke match (in a ‘Blume tube’) at the top of the appliance, fireplace opening or under the canopy at the centre, with the smoke match being approximately 25mm under...

  • Page 45: Servicing Instructions

    4. S ERVICING NSTRUCTIONS 4.1. General Requirements All repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualified registered gas installer (e.g. member of CORGI in GB) in accordance with the current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations and these instructions. Before any servicing is carried out ensure that the gas and electrical supply (where applicable) have been isolated.

  • Page 46: Replacing Parts

    4.3. Replacing Parts For any spare parts that are required, please contact either your supplier or the manufacturer directly. You will need the model name i.e. model number, the gas type, the type of control and serial number. Only approved parts should be used. 4.3.1.

  • Page 47: Motor Replacement (Remote Control / Optimum Control Models / Trim Switch Models)

    4.3.4. Motor Replacement (Remote Control / Optimum Control Models / Trim Switch Models) The gas rate adjusting motor is replaceable in situ. 1. Remove the batteries from the receiver unit to prevent the risk of short circuit. 2. Remove the two motor connection tags from the valve.

  • Page 48: Installation And Operational Troubleshooting

    4.4. Installation and Operational Troubleshooting The table below is intended for problems related to the fire and its gas controls. It is a guide only and does not take into account every eventuality. Servicing must be carried out in accordance with the current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, by a competent person.
  • Page 49 Remote Control, Trim Switch and Optimum Control Models Symptom Cause Remedy Main burner will not Ignition knob incorrectly set Set the ignition knob at the come on when 9 o’clock position. required even though the drive motor is heard to be operating Motor not functioning Flat hand set battery Replace battery (1 X PP3)
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  • Page 52 Burley Magiglo fires are protected by UK patents 2193802, 2240620 and 2256920 Other Patents Pending Magiglo is a registered trademark of Burley Appliances Ltd Burley Magiglo, Lands End Way Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RB Tel: 01572 725570 Fax: 01572 724390 www.magiglo.co.uk Email: info@magiglo.co.uk...

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