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AFFINITY PLUS 20” & ALLUSION PLUS 20” Fuel Effect Options: Coal Effect Pebble Effect Beachcomber Effect Shoreline Effect All available on NG & LPG Control Options: Upgradeable Manual Control Remote Control (Response-S) Optimum Control Trim Switch Control Total 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 (Dependent upon model) Users,...
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Magiglo reserve the right to refuse service or make a charge for any service call, when a defect is due to installation error or misuse.
Only approved imitation fuel, available from Magiglo Ltd., should be used with this appliance. 3. It is recommended that a fire guard complying with BS 8423 be fitted for the protection of young children, the elderly or infirm.
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 Magiglo Ltd.) should be fitted. Note: if any part of the pilot assembly becomes faulty the complete assembly will need replacing.
2. U NSTRUCTIONS 2.1. Lighting Procedure Your fire will be fitted with one of the five different types of gas control. Identify the control system on your fire as shown and follow the appropriate operating instructions in the appropriate section. Control Valve Operation Control Type...
2.1.1. Lighting Procedure (Upgradeable Manual Control) 1. Whilst pushing the IGNITION KNOB in (see Figure 1), turn it anticlockwise to Ignition knob the pilot flame position as shown in Figure 2. During this process, the spark ignition will have operated and lit the pilot flame.
2.1.2. 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.
2.1.3. Lighting Procedure (Optimum Control and Trim Switch Control) 1. Ensure the main burner is off by pressing position turning degrees clockwise. To turn the pilot off, turn the the button on the trim marked IGNITION KNOB fully clockwise. (‘small flame/dot’) until clicking is heard on the valve (see Figure 7/Figure 8).
2.1.4. Lighting Procedure (Total Control) 1. Ensure that gas is available at the valve and the ON/OFF switch in the ON ON/OFF Switch position (–). 2. Simultaneously press and hold the Manual Knob (red circle) and (large flame) buttons until a short acoustic signal confirms the start sequence has begun, then release the buttons (see Figure Gas Rate...
2.1.5. Manual Operation (Total Control) In emergency the appliance can be operated ON/OFF Switch manually as follows: Manual 1. Turn the Gas Rate Adjusting knob fully Knob clockwise to the OFF position. A clicking sound will be audible, but this is perfectly alright.
2.2. Battery Replacement (Remote Control & Total 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.
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 using a small screwdriver. LOW/OFF SWITCH SWITCH...
2.5. Fuel Effect Layout You fire has been supplied with Coal, Pebble, Beachcomber or Shoreline effect fuel bed. Please refer to the relevant section for instructions on how to arrange the imitation fuels. It is recommended that the imitation fuel be left alone once the desired flame pattern has been achieved.
2.5.1. Coal Effect Layout This fire is supplied with different sizes of ceramic coal: LH Rear RH Rear Matrix Matrix Small Square Coals LH Middle RH Middle Random Coals Matrix Matrix Small random coals Fuel Burner Board Spikes Matrices Proceed with the coal layout as follows: - Figure 18 1.
2.5.2. Pebble Effect Layout The fire is supplied with ceramic pebble sets as follows:- LH Rear RH Rear Matrix Matrix Large Pebbles (A, B & K) LH Middle RH Middle Medium Pebbles (C & D) Matrix Matrix Medium Pebbles (F) Fuel Burner Board Spikes...
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Some sooting on the pebbles may be observed. This is perfectly normal. Periodically operating the Fire at various rates will burn this soot away. excessive sooting is observed, this is an indication that the pebbles are laid incorrectly – please refer to instructions. Page 14...
2.5.3. Beachcomber Effect & Shoreline Effect Layout The fire is supplied with ceramic pebble and driftwood set as follows: Pebbles Large Pebbles (A, B & K) Medium Pebbles (C & D) Small Pebbles (E/J) Matrices Driftwood RH Rear LH Rear Matrix Matrix LH Middle...
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6. Next place the two J driftwood pieces and the K, D and C pebbles as in Figure 7. Continue laying the driftwood pieces and the pebbles as shown in Figure 35 to Figure 37. 8. After the appliance has been allowed to warm up, small adjustments (using a small pair of tongs) may be made to the top layer to achieve the desired flame...
2.6. Home Improvements WARNING: If after installation of this fire any home improvements (e.g. double glazing, secondary double glazing, draught proofing, fitting extractor fans, 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.
2.7. 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, Driftwood & Ceramic backs) containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres.
The very high temperatures produced within the appliance will cause the paint to bubble and/or burn off rendering the fireback looking unsightly. Minor surface scuffs may be treated using a water based touch up stain available at Magiglo fire retailers.
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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 The installation of the fire in GB should follow the recommendations of the following current British Standards: BS 5871: Pt 2 Installation of Inset live fuel effect gas fires.
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.
3.6.1. Fireplace Openings Fireplace Openings 565mm 510 - 570mm 280mm (min) Must project a minimum of 150mm either side of any naked flame or incandescent material Must project a minimum of 300mm in front of any naked flame or incandescent material Minimum of 75mm above hearth level.
3.6.2. Physical Barrier Any physical barrier should meet following requirements: All models Must project a minimum of Provide at least the equivalent level of 150mm either side of any naked warning to the approach of an open fire, flame or incandescent material to that of a hearth.
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Figure 49, Figure 50, Figure 51 and Figure 52 show examples of how the requirements for the physical barrier may be met. 50mm Figure 51 – Example of physical barrier Figure 49 – Example of physical barrier (dimensions as stated in Table 3 – Protected Area) (dimensions as stated in Table 3 –...
3.7. Ventilation This appliance requires a minimum ventilation of 15cm for LPG models and 20cm for NG models in the room it is fitted in. In GB reference should be made to BS 5871 Part 2, 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.
3.9. Installation Procedure Before commencing installation, ensure that the intended installation will comply with details in General Information on Pages 1 and 21. Carefully unpack the contents of the carton and check them against the checklist given on the previous page. 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 Section 3.6 (i.e.
3.9.3. Preparing the Fireplace Opening (all models) 1. Prepare fireplace opening accordance with Section 3.2 and 3.6 ensuring that the surface around the opening is flat and level in all directions. 2. Mark out, drill, plug and fit the four eye Centre screws onto the rear wall of the fireplace Line...
3.9.4. Installing the Firebox (all models) 1. With the firebox placed close to the fireplace opening feed the two cables through the matching eye screws (left cable through left hand set eyelets and the same for right hand cable) and then back into the holes at the bottom rear of cable the firebox (see Figure 56).
3.9.5. Connecting the Gas Supply The gas supply to the fire must be carried out using rigid or semi-rigid metal tubing. A service cock must be incorporated near the appliance to facilitate isolation of the fire during servicing. An isolating valve (with a pressure test point) has been supplied with this fire. Carry out the procedure below to prepare the gas supply to the isolating valve supplied: 1.
3.9.6. Installation of Pure/Form Fascia Pack (Affinity) 1. Unpack the contents of the Fascia Pack. 2. Separate the door from the mounting Fascia frame by opening and lifting the door off Door of the two-part hinges as indicated in Figure 59. Set the door carefully aside. 3.
3.9.7. Installation of Dimension Fascia Pack (Allusion) 1. Unpack the contents of the Fascia Pack. Mounting 2. Separate the door from the mounting Frame frame by opening and lifting the door off of the two-part hinges as indicated in Figure 62. Set the door carefully aside. 3.
3.9.8. Continuation of Installation - Remote Control 1. Unpack the box containing the Receiver and the Hand Set. 2. Fit four AA (1.5V) batteries into the receiver unit and the PP3 (9V) battery into the transmitter (hand set). 3. Feed the cable from the receiver unit heat shield to the spade terminals on the control valve, keeping the cable clear of the underside of the tray.
3.9.9. Continuation of Installation - Optimum Control 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.
3.9.10. Continuation of Installation - Trim Switch Control 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 to the appropriately sized spade connector.
3.9.12. Commissioning 1. Turn on the gas supply to the fire and purge the gas line. Check all the gas joints for gas soundness. 2. Remove the pressure test point screw located as shown in Figure 40 & Figure 41 and connect a pressure gauge. 3.
3.9.13. 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...
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In case the pilot needs replacing, only the approved part (available from your supplier or Magiglo Ltd.) should be fitted. Note: if any part of the pilot assembly becomes faulty the complete assembly will need replacing.
4.3. Replacing Parts For any spare parts that are required, please contact either your supplier or the manufacturer directly. You will either need the serial number or: a) model name; b) the gas type; c) the imitation fuel type; d) the type of control. Only approved parts should be used.
4.3.4. Motor Replacement (Remote/Optimum/Trim Switch Control) 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. 3.
4.3.5. Replacing Mertik GV60 Valve (Total Control) Referring to Figure 74:- 1. Remove al the gas connections on the valve including the pilot feed pipe. Valve 2. Remove the thermocouple connection securing from the interrupter block at the rear of Screw the valve.
4.3.8. Replacing the Ceramic Back and Sides The ceramic back and sides are replaceable in situ. 1. Isolate and disconnect the gas supply from the burner tray. 2. Remove the burner tray fixing screws and withdraw the burner from the firebox.
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.
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Remote Control, Trim Switch, Optimum Control & Total 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...
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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 Appliances Ltd, Lands End Way Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RB Tel: 01572 725570 Fax: 01572 724390 www.magiglo.co.uk...
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