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EKOS 16"
Fuel Effect Options:
Coal Effect
Pebble Effect
Beachcomber Effect
Shoreline Effect
All available on NG & LPG
Control Options:
Manual BM Control
Upgradeable Manual Control
Remote Control (Response-S)
Optimum Control
Trim Switch Control
Total Control

Installation Options:

Installation using Freedom Surround
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,
Installation & Servicing
Instructions
MUST BE LEFT WITH THE USER

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  • Page 1: Installation Options

    EKOS 16” Fuel Effect Options: Coal Effect Pebble Effect Beachcomber Effect Shoreline Effect All available on NG & LPG Control Options: Manual BM Control Upgradeable Manual Control Remote Control (Response-S) Optimum Control Trim Switch Control Total Control Installation Options: Installation using Freedom Surround 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)
  • 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

    3.2. Flue Requirements ....................25 3.2.1. Masonry Flue ..................... 25 3.2.2. Installation of Magiglo Ekos 16” into a 125mm (5”) Class 2 Metal Flue system 26 3.2.3. Installation Example using Existing Builder’s Opening ........27 3.3. General Dimensions ....................27 3.4.
  • Page 4 3.9.9. Continuation of Installation - Optimum Control Model ........42 3.9.10. Continuation of Installation - Trim Switch Control Model ........43 3.9.11. Continuation of Installation - Total Control Model ..........43 3.9.12. Commissioning ....................44 3.9.13. Checking for Spillage ..................45 3.9.14.

  • Page 5: General Information

    Only approved imitation fuel, available from Burley Magiglo., 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.

  • 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. If 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 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 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...

  • Page 10: Lighting Procedure (Manual Bm Control)

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

  • Page 11: Lighting Procedure (Upgradeable Manual Control)

    2.1.2. Lighting Procedure (Upgradeable Manual 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 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 12/Figure 13).

  • Page 14: Lighting Procedure (Total Control)

    2.1.5. Lighting Procedure (Total Control) 1. Ensure that gas is available at the valve and the ON/OFF switch in the ON position (–). ON/OFF Switch 2. Simultaneously press and hold the Manual (red circle) and (large flame) Knob buttons until a short acoustic signal confirms the start sequence has begun, then release the buttons (see Figure 15).

  • Page 15: Manual Operation (Total Control)

    2.1.6. 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.

  • Page 16: Battery Replacement (Remote Control And Total Control)

    2.2. Battery Replacement (Remote Control and 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.

  • Page 17: 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 using a small screwdriver. LOW/OFF SWITCH SWITCH...

  • Page 18: Fuel Effect Layout

    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.

  • Page 19: Coal Effect Layout

    2.5.1. Coal Effect Layout Rear matrix This fire is supplied with different sizes of ceramic coal: Small Square Coals Medium Square Coals 1 Middle Matrix Random Coals Small Random Coals Matrices Front Fuel Spikes Burner Board Proceed with the coal layout as follows: - 1.
  • Page 20 Random Coals Small Random Coals Figure 27 Figure 28 Page 16...

  • Page 21: Pebble Effect Layout

    2.5.2. Pebble Effect Layout Rear matrix The fire is supplied with ceramic pebble sets as follows: Large Pebbles (A, B & K) Medium Pebbles (C & D) Middle Matrix Medium Pebbles (F) Front Pebbles (E/J) Matrices Front Fuel Spikes Burner Board NOTE: When placing pebbles on the burner tray, ensure the lettering on them is facing Figure 29...
  • Page 22 Figure 34 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 18...

  • Page 23: Beachcomber Effect & Shoreline Effect Layout

    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 & F) 5 Small Pebbles (E/J) Matrices Driftwood Figure 35 Rear matrix NOTE: When placing pebbles and driftwood on the burner tray, ensure that the lettering...
  • Page 24 5. Place the G and E driftwood pieces as shown in Figure 38 then place the C and D pebbles (G driftwood is not marked). 6. Next place the B, J & K driftwood pieces as in Figure 39. 7. Continue laying the pebbles and the driftwood pieces as shown in Figure 40 and Figure 41.

  • Page 25: Fitting The Trim

    2.6. Fitting the Trim 1. Most trims are coated with a protective film. This must be removed by peeling off before fitting the trim. 2. The trim is held on by four magnets. These will either be attached to the trim supplied loose separate...

  • Page 26: 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, Driftwood & Ceramic backs) containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Pilot

    The oxygen depletion sensing pilot fitted to 2. With the aid of a small nozzle attachment your Magiglo fire is a highly reliable safety on your vacuum cleaner, apply suction at device which causes the fire to shut down in the lint guard on the pilot.

  • Page 28: Painted Metal Surfaces

    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.

  • Page 29: 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 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.

  • Page 30: Installation Of Magiglo Ekos 16" Into A 125Mm (5") Class 2 Metal Flue System

    3.2.2. Installation of Magiglo Ekos 16” into a 125mm (5”) Class 2 Metal Flue system The Magiglo Ekos 16” 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 31: Installation Example Using Existing Builder's Opening

    3.2.3. Installation Example using Existing Builder’s Opening 125mm (5”) Flexible Liner Register Plate Fascia Mounting Frame Fireplace Opening Hearth Figure 46 – Section through Masonry Chimney 3.3. General Dimensions Dimensions 580mm 553mm C (Front) 393mm C (Rear) 308mm 253mm 485mm Table 1 Figure 47 - Standard Box Dimension (refer to Table 1)

  • Page 32: Technical Data

    3.4. Technical Data Natural Gas Propane (LPG) Nominal maximum heat input 6.8 kW (gross) 6.8 kW (gross) Setting pressure (Cold) 15.5 mbar ±1.0 mbar 28.5 mbar ±1.0mbar Minimum heat Input 3.5 kW (gross) 3.5 kW (gross) Minimum setting pressure 4.5 mbar ±0.3 mbar 8.0 mbar ±0.5 mbar G20 (Natural Gas) G31 (Propane)

  • Page 33: Appliance Location

    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 34: Floor Level And Raised Fireplace Openings

    3.6.1. Floor Level and Raised Fireplace Openings Floor Level Openings 565mm 430mm 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 Table 2 Raised Fireplace Openings...

  • Page 35: Physical Barrier

    3.6.2. Physical Barrier Any physical barrier should meet All models following requirements: Must project a minimum of 150mm either side of any naked 1. 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 36 Figure 59, Figure 60, Figure 61 and Figure 62 show examples of how the requirements for the physical barrier may be met. 50mm Figure 61 – Example of physical barrier Figure 59 – Example of physical barrier (dimensions as stated in Table 4 – Protected Area) (dimensions as stated in Table 4 –...

  • Page 37: Ventilation

    3.7. Ventilation For this model normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation requirements. 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.

  • Page 38: Installation Procedure

    3.9. Installation Procedure Before commencing installation, ensure that the intended installation will comply with details in General Information on Pages 1 and 22. 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.

  • Page 39: Installation Using Freedom Surround

    3.9.2. Installation using Freedom Surround The Freedom Surround is designed to provide an alternative installation method giving it a contemporary hole-in-the-wall appearance whilst reducing heat transfer to the fabric of the building. The Freedom Surround greatly reduces the risk of cracking caused by excessive heat being transferred from the appliance to the wall.

  • Page 40: Freedom Surround Installation (If Applicable)

    3.9.3. Freedom Surround Installation (if applicable) 545mm 1. Using Figure 68, mark out and create appropriate opening 125mm accommodate the Freedom Surround. 2. With reference to Figure 68, mark out, drill, plug and fit the eight eye screws (outer four for fitting the Freedom surround and inner four for fitting the fire-box).

  • Page 41: Installation Using A Spacer Frame (If Applicable)

    SCREWS CABLE WING NUT FIXING ON UNDERSIDE) SCREWS BASE PLATE CABLE TENSIONERS FIXING SCREWS BASE PLATE (TRIM SWITCH MODELS) Figure 71 Figure 70 3.9.4. Installation Using a Spacer Frame (if applicable) In order to reduce the installation depth required, the Freedom Surround may be installed using a spacer frame (30mm deep).

  • Page 42: Preparing The Fireplace Opening (All Models Without Freedom Surround)

    3.9.5. Preparing the Fireplace Opening (all models without Freedom Surround) 1. Prepare fireplace opening accordance with Sections 3.2 and 3.6. 2. Mark out, drill, plug and fit the four eye screws onto the rear wall of the fireplace opening as shown in Figure 73. 3.

  • Page 43: Installing The Firebox (All Models)

    3.9.6. 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 of eyelets and the same for right hand cable) and then back into the holes at the bottom rear of the firebox (see Figure 74).

  • Page 44: Connecting The Gas Supply

    3.9.7. 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.

  • Page 45: Continuation Of Installation - Remote Control Model

    3.9.8. Continuation of Installation - Remote Control Model 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.

  • Page 46: Continuation Of Installation - Optimum Control Model

    3.9.9. 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 47: Continuation Of Installation - Trim Switch Control Model

    3.9.10. 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 48: Commissioning

    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 shown in Section 3.5- Pressure Test Point Locations and connect a pressure gauge.

  • Page 49: Checking For Spillage

    3.9.13. Checking for Spillage The imitation fuels must be laid accordance with instructions prior commencing the spillage test. 1. Close all doors and windows. 2. Turn the fire on to its full rate and leave it burning for 5 minutes. 3.
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  • Page 51: Servicing Instructions

    Under no circumstances should the pilot assembly be adjusted or put out of action by the installer. If 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 52: Replacing Parts

    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.

  • Page 53: Motor Replacement (Remote/Optimum/Trim Switch Control Models)

    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.

  • Page 54: Replacing Mertik Gv60 Valve (Total Control Model)

    4.3.5. Replacing Mertik GV60 Valve (Total Control) Referring to Figure 88:- 1. Remove al the gas connections on the valve including the pilot feed pipe. Valve securing 2. Remove the thermocouple connection Screw from the interrupter block at the rear of the valve.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Ceramic Back And Sides

    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.

  • Page 56: 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 57 Remote Control, Trim Switch, Optimum Control and 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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  • Page 60 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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