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Delamere Plus INSET LIVE FUEL-EFFECT GAS FIRES Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions. Hand these instructions to the owner following installation, they must be retained for future reference. Model No’s HKPC**MN2 & HKPC**SN2 are for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E. ** denotes variant of trim / fascia where applicable...
CONTENTS PAGE Section 1 Information and Requirements PAGE Appliance Information Conditions of Installation Flue and chimney suitability Fireplace / surround suitability Shelf position Chimney inspection Fire place opening / catchment space Fitting to metal flue boxes Hearths Pre-cast flue installations 1.10 Spillage monitoring system Section 2...
SECTION 1 INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS APPLIANCE INFORMATION Model HKPC**MN (MC) HKPC**SN (SC) Gas Type Main injector (1 off) Cat 960, size 2.0mm Pilot Type Copreci 21100 / 141 (MC) 21100 / 162 (SC) Max. Gross Heat Input : 6.9 kW Min.
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Fire box dimensions (with standard trim fitted) Width : (with standard trim) 498mm Height : (with standard trim) 600mm Depth : (overall-without fender) 170mm Gas Connection 8mm Compression (Supplied with fire) Efficiency Declaration The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977-1 : 2009 and the result is 63%.
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.
FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY The fire must only be installed on a hearth it must not be installed directly onto carpet or other combustible floor materials. The fire is suitable for fitting to non-combustible fire place surrounds and proprietary fire place surrounds with a temperature rating of at least 150 o c. If a heating appliance is fitted directly against a wall without the use of a fire surround or fire place all combustible material must be removed from behind the trim.
Check the chimney pot / terminal and general condition of the brickwork or masonry. If the chimney or flue is in poor condition or if there is no up-draught do not proceed with the installation. If there is a history of down-draught conditions with the chimney / flue, a tested and certificated flue terminal or cowl suitable for the relevant flue type should be considered.
Table A - Installation Depth Requirements for a Kohlangaz Delamere Plus being installed into a brick built chimney, requiring 12.0 litres of debris collection volume (figure 2) When installing this product into a builders opening / brick-built chimney, the depth required is a minimum of 170mm.
HEARTHS This appliance must only be installed on to a concrete or non-combustible hearth. The hearth material must be a minimum thickness of 13mm with the top surface at least 50mm above the floor. The hearth must be fitted symmetrically about the fire opening and have a minimum width of 760mm and a minimum projection of 300mm forwards from the fire opening.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION OF FIRE UNPACKING THE FIRE Carefully lift the fire out of the carton. Remove the loose item packaging carefully from the front of the appliance. Check the contents as listed :- Packing Check List 1 off Fire box / burner assembly 1 off Boxed ceramic base, front ceramic rail and 18 coals (16 large, 2 small) 1 off...
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For manual control models proceed as follows :- Remove the burner heat shield from the front of the fire box to allow access to the burner. See figure 3 below. Fig. 3 Ensure that the hearth is protected from damage and carefully lift the fire box into the fire opening, then slide it back into position.
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For slide control models proceed as follows: Remove the burner heat shield from the front of the fire box to allow access to the burner. See figure 5 below. Fig. 5 Ensure that the hearth is protected from damage and carefully lift the fire box into the fire opening, then slide it back into position.
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Fig. 6 Unscrew the burner assembly fixing screws at either side of the firebox, and the two fixing screws at the base of the fire (see figure 7 below). Carefully pull the base of the burner forwards. The burner can now be removed from the appliance.
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Continue for all models Whilst the fire box is still in position, decide which side the gas supply is to enter the fire from. If concealed pipe work is required plan the pipe run to enter the fire box through one of the openings in the sides of the fire box below the fuelbed support panel and connect to the isolating / inlet elbow.
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The preferred method of fixing which is suitable for almost all situations is the cable fixing method which is described in the following section in detail. To fit using the preferred cable method proceed as follows- Mark out and drill 4 off No 14 (6mm) holes in the back face of the fire opening in the positions shown below in figure 10.
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Fig. 11 Evenly tighten the tensioning nuts to tension both cables and pull the fire snugly against the wall. Do not overtighten, it is only necessary to pull the seal up against the sealing face of the wall, it does not need to be compressed.
Before making the final gas connection, thoroughly purge the gas supply pipework to remove all foreign matter, otherwise serious damage may be caused to the gas control valve on the fire. GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE - MANUAL CONTROL MODELS. Remove the pressure test point screw from the inlet elbow and fit a manometer.
SECTION 3 ASSEMBLING FUEL BED AND COMMISSIONING ASSEMBLING THE CERAMICS AND FUEL BED - COAL MODELS Place the ribbed ceramic fuelbed base on top of the fuelbed support and pull fully forwards to the burner. Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box.
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Fit three of the large sized square coals onto the front ceramic rail, and two of the random shaped coals as shown below ensuring that they are evenly spaced. Use the recess’s in the front ceramic rail as a guide for placement. (See figure 14 below) Fig.
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Select two of the oblong coals and one of the square coals and arrange along the rear of the fuelbed, using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement. (See figure 16 below) Fig. 16 Square Oblong Oblong...
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Select the remaining two oblong coals, one random coal and one square coal and position along the rear edge of the fuelbed, (See figure 18 below). Fig. 18 Random Square Oblong Oblong The exact position and fit of the coals may be finely adjusted to give the most pleasing and random appearance.
ASSEMBLING THE CERAMICS AND FUEL BED - PEBBLE MODELS Place the ribbed ceramic fuelbed base on top of the fuelbed support and pull fully forwards to the burner. Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box. Ensure that the fuelbed base fit fully down onto the fuel bed support and is not lodged on the burner.
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Pick pebbles A to E and arrange along the the front rail, ensuring that they are evenly spaced. Use the recess’s in the front ceramic rail as a guide for placement. (See figure 21 below). Fig. 21 Pebble C Pebble D Pebble E Pebble A Pebble B...
Select pebbles K, L & M and arrange along the rear of the fuelbed, using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement. Select the two small pebbles (J & N) and position to fill the gaps at each end of the third row of pebbles (See figure 23 below).
LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE - MANUAL CONTROL MODELS Turn on the gas isolation tap. Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position marked pilot. Hold in the control knob for a few seconds to purge the pipe work. Continue to hold-in the control knob and press the igniter button. If the burner does not light, continue to press the igniter button until ignition occurs.
LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE - SLIDE CONTROL MODELS Turn on the isolation valve. Depress the control lever fully downwards to the position marked. Hold down the control lever for a few seconds to allow the gas to reach the pilot. The fire will then begin its ignition sequence. If the pilot does not light, continue to press the control lever until ignition occurs.
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 10mm inside and below the centre of the lower front edge of the top of the fire as shown overpage in figure 25.
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After ensuring that the fire is safe to use it should be left in the high position to fully warm up. During this time a slight odour may be noticed, this is due to the “newness” of the fire and will soon disappear. At this stage any minor adjustments to the coals should be made using suitable long handled tongs and taking care not to damage the coals / pebbles.
Servicing Notes Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered engineer. This is a condition of the Kohlangaz guarantee scheme. The service should include visually checking the chimney and fire opening for accumulations of debris and a smoke test to check for a positive up- draught in the chimney.
Removing the Control Tap from the fire. 4.3.1 Remove the burner assembly as in section 4.1. 4.3.2 Pull the control knob off the control tap spindle. 4.3.3 Loosen and remove the three gas pipe retaining nuts from the control tap and release the ends of the gas pipes from the control tap body. Loosen and remove the thermocouple securing nut from the end of the control tap.
4.5.3 Isolate the gas supply and remove the inlet pipe from the appliance inlet elbow. The control lever operating cable can be seen running across the base of the fire, below the burner. To release the cable, unscrew the cable securing screw located in the centre of the aluminium operating arm and release the front part of the operating arm, thereby freeing the cable from the burner (see figure 26 overpage).
Removing the Oxy-Pilot Assembly Note: Because this appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing ‘Oxy- Pilot’ it is not possible to replace the thermocouple separately, because the thermocouple position is factory set to a tight tolerance. Any replacement of parts on the pilot requires a complete new pilot assembly. 4.8.1 Remove the burner assembly as in section 4.1 4.8.2...
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4.9.3 To fit the replacement cable, thread the end of the new cable into the long length of p.t.f.e. sleeve (as supplied) , taking care not to kink the sleeve. Now carefully feed the sleeve and cable into the left hand cable guide tube until the ends emerge above the control lever.
FRET INFORMATION To enable Customers to choose their own style of fret these fires are now available without frets. In order to maintain the efficient and safe operation of the fire it is important that any fret which is used must comply with the following dimensions. (figure 27).
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. Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution.
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ABOUT YOUR NEW KOHLANGAZ DELAMERE PLUS GAS FIRE The Kohlangaz Delamere Plus coal effect gas fire incorporates a unique and highly developed fuel bed which gives the realism of a loose coal layout combined with realistic flames and glow. The use of durable ceramic material in the construction of the fuelbed components ensures long and trouble free operation.
5.2 OPERATING THE FIRE (MANUAL CONTROL MODELS) The controls are located behind the ashpan cover which is situated behind the Ashpan / Fender. The controls, comprise a control valve to adjust the gas flow and a push button piezo igniter. To light the fire proceed as follows:- Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position marked pilot.
5.3 OPERATING THE FIRE - SLIDE CONTROL MODELS The controls comprise a control lever, to turn the fire on and off and adjust the gas rate. The control lever is located at the top right hand side of the fire. Depressing the control lever fully operates the igniter and lights the pilot flame and ignition rate gas.
5.4 REPLACING THE BATTERY - SLIDE CONTROL MODELS Remove the ashpan cover The battery holder is located on the right hand side side of the burner unit at the bottom. Unscrew the retaining cap, remove and replace the battery then replace the retaining cap.
ASSEMBLING FUEL BED & CERAMICS - COAL MODELS Place the ribbed ceramic fuelbed base on top of the fuelbed support and pull fully forwards to the burner. Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box. Ensure that the fuelbed base fit fully down onto the fuel bed support and is not lodged on the burner.
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Fit three of the large sized square coals onto the front ceramic rail, and two of the random shaped coals as shown below ensuring that they are evenly spaced. Use the recess’s in the front ceramic rail as a guide for placement. (See figure 3 below) Fig.
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Select two of the oblong coals and one of the square coals and arrange along the rear of the fuelbed, using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement. (See figure 5 below) Fig. 5 Square Oblong Oblong...
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Select the remaining two oblong coals, one random coal and one square coal and position along the rear edge of the fuelbed. (See figure 7 below). Fig. 7 Random Square Oblong Oblong The exact position and fit of the coals may be finely adjusted to give the most pleasing and random appearance.
ASSEMBLING THE CERAMICS AND FUEL BED - PEBBLE MODELS Place the ribbed ceramic fuelbed base on top of the fuelbed support and pull fully forwards to the burner. Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box. Ensure that the fuelbed base fit fully down onto the fuel bed support and is not lodged on the burner.
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Pick pebbles A to E and arrange along the the front rail, ensuring that they are evenly spaced. Use the recess’s in the front ceramic rail as a guide for placement. (See figure 10 below). Fig. 10 Pebble C Pebble D Pebble E Pebble A Pebble B...
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Select pebbles K, L & M and arrange along the rear of the fuelbed, using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement. Select the two small pebbles (J & N) and position to fill the gaps at each end of the third row of pebbles (See figure 12 below).
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USER REPLACEABLE PARTS The only user replaceable parts on this fire are the fuelbed components and coals / pebbles which may be replaced as described in the above section. Replacement of any other parts must be carried out by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered gas installer.