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BFM Europe GICCI2MN Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions

Full depth open fronted convector gas fire
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Full Depth Open Fronted Convector Gas Fire
High Efficiency Cast Iron Fireplaces
Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions
Hand these instructions to the owner following installation
Model No's GICCI2MN & GICCI2RN are only for use on Natural Gas
(G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

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  • Page 1 High Efficiency Cast Iron Fireplaces Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions Hand these instructions to the owner following installation Model No’s GICCI2MN & GICCI2RN are only for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating the fire (manual control models) Operating the fire (remote control models) Remote handset malfunction - how to turn the fire off Cleaning Instructions Re-laying the fuel-bed 38-41 User replaceable parts This appliance is manufactured by:- BFM Europe Ltd, Trentham Lakes, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4TJ...

  • Page 3: Information And Requirements

    SECTION 1 INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS APPLIANCE INFORMATION Model GICCI2MN (MC) GICCI2RN (RC) Gas Type Main injectors (2 off) Size 260 Pilot Type Copreci 21100 / 141 (MC) Copreci 21100 / 162 (RC) Maximum Gross Heat Input : 6.9 kW Minimum Gross Heat Input : 4.2 kW...

  • Page 4: Conditions Of Installation

    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.

  • Page 5: Fireplace / Surround Suitability

    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. Soft wall coverings such as blown vinyl, wall paper etc. could be affected by the rising hot air and scorching and/or discoloration may result.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Installation Depth Requirements for a Gallery Full Depth Open Fronted Convector Gas Fire being installed into a brick built chimney, requiring 12.0 litres of debris collection volume (fig. 2) There must be a minimum depth of 305mm in the chimney to allow a debris collection volume of 12 litres to be achieved.

  • Page 8: Fitting To Metal Flue Boxes

    1.7 FITTING TO PRE-FABRICATED TWIN WALL METAL FLUE BOXES The appliance may be fitted to twin wall metal flue boxes conforming to the constructional requirements of BS 715 / BS EN 1856-2. The box must have a minimum flue diameter of 125mm internal and minimum internal dimensions of 300mm deep by 685mm high by 470mm wide.

  • Page 9: Installation Of Fire

    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 25 coals (9 large square, 9 large random, 2 small square &...
  • Page 10 For all models proceed as follows :- Ensure that the rear cast is secured firmly to the front casting with 5 off bolts as shown below in Fig. 3. then apply suitable high temperature (300 degree celcius rated) sealant to the entire join line between the 2 castings.
  • Page 11 Removal of the canopy :- Remove the canopy by unscrewing the M5 wing nut as shown below in Fig. 4 then lifting out via the retaining hooks. Store the canopy in a safe position until it is ready for re-fitting (see section 3.7). Fig.
  • Page 12 Remove the 2 screws which hold the burner heat shield to the front of the fire box to allow access to the burner, then remove the 4 off screws that hold the burner in position. The base of the burner unit can now be pulled forward, allowing the burner to be removed from the fire box.
  • Page 13 Fig. 6 250mm 500mm Fireplace Opening 100mm 20mm Fit the wallplugs provided and screw the fixing eyes securely into the rear of the fire opening. Whilst the fire box is still in position, decide which side the gas supply is to enter the fire from.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT NOTE : USE THE GROMMET SUPPLIED TO SEAL THE GAS damage may be caused to the gas control valve on the fire. ENTRY POINT SELECTED ON THE FIREBOX BFM EUROPE WILL NOT ACCEPT GUARANTEE CLAIMS THAT ARE AS RESULT OF THE USED GAS ENTRY POINTS NOT BEING SEALED.
  • Page 15 Fig. 8 - Securing Firebox Via Cable Fixing Method Cable Fixing Eyes / Rawlplugs Firebox Tensioning Wires & Tensioning Screw / Nut...
  • Page 16 Fit the corner blanking plates to the firebox to blank off the gap at the top left and top right hand corners of the firebox (contained in loose items pack). It is essential that these brackets are fitted correctly. See fig. 9 below. Fig.

  • Page 17: Gas Tightness And Inlet Pressure (Mc Models)

    GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE (MANUAL CONTROL MODELS) Remove the pressure test point screw from the inlet elbow and fit a manometer. Turn on the main gas supply and carry out a gas tightness test. Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position marked pilot.

  • Page 18: Assembling Fuel Bed And Commissioning

    SECTION 3 ASSEMBLING FUEL BED AND COMMISSIONING ASSEMBLING THE CERAMICS AND FUEL BED 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.
  • Page 19 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 fig. 12 below) Fig.
  • Page 20 Select three of the large random coals and two of the large square coals and arrange as shown behind the second row of coals, using the ribs in the fuelbed matrix as a guide for placement. (See fig. 14 below) Fig.
  • Page 21 Fit the 3 off decorative coals across the front heat shield as shown below in fig. 16, ensuring the area around the pilot is not obstructed. Fig. 16 Ensure area around pilot is not obstructed by decorative coals 3 off Decorative Coals The exact position and fit of the coals may be finely adjusted to give the most pleasing and random appearance.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Battery Pack

    CONNECTING THE BATTERY PACK (RC MODELS ONLY) To prevent un-necessary battery drain, the battery pack that is used to provide the remote control function for this product is disconnected at the factory. Prior to attempting to light the product, can the installer please ensure that the battery pack is re-connected as shown in section b), c) &...

  • Page 23: Fixing The Infra-Red Eye In Position

    FIXING THE INFRARED SENSOR IN POSITION (RC MODELS ONLY) Due to the different castings that can be supplied with these fires, the infrared sensor is supplied from the factory attached to a self adhesive pad. This pad can therefore be attached to the hearth in a position to suit the form of the casting that is supplied with the product.

  • Page 24: Lighting The Appliance (Manual Control Models)

    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.

  • Page 25: Lighting The Appliance (Remote Control Models)

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE (REMOTE CONTROL MODELS) The Remote control handset generates an infrared signal, which will be received by the sensor situated at the front right of your fire, behind the ashpan cover. This infrared signal requires direct line of sight from the handset to the sensor on the fire to ensure good operation.

  • Page 26: Checking For Clearance Of Combustion Products

    CHECKING FOR CLEARANCE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS (ALL MODELS) 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 just inside and below the centre of the lower front edge of the top of the fire as shown in Fig.

  • Page 27: Re-Fitting The Canopy

    Fig. 21 - Smoke Match Position for Spillage Test Sectional View through fire / casting Smoke Match Position - 10mm below edge of INNER canopy on firebox RE-FITTING THE CANOPY Following successful completion of the spillage test as detailed in section 3.6, refit the canopy as shown below in Fig.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Servicing Notes Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered installer. This is a condition of the Gallery guarantee schemes. 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.

  • Page 29: Removal Of The Control Tap

    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.

  • Page 30: Removal Of The Burner Assembly (Remote Control Models)

    4.5.3 Isolate the gas supply and remove the inlet pipe from the appliance inlet elbow. Unscrew and remove the four screws which retain the burner. Remove the HT lead from the Pilot electrode and remove the burner assembly from the fire, ensuring not to pull to tightly on the PCB wiring.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Batteries (Within the Firebox) 4.8.1 Remove the front bars and ashpan cover. The battery holder is located on the right hand side of the burner unit. 4.8.2 Remove the battery pack with care and then disconnect the battery lead at the white rectangular plug and socket.

  • Page 32: Installation Information / About Your Fire

    The Model number of this appliance is as stated on the rating plate affixed to the control panel of the fire and the appliance is manufactured by:- BFM Europe Ltd Trentham Lakes Stoke on Trent...

  • Page 33: About Your Fire

    About your Gallery Full Depth Open Fronted Convector Gas Fire The Gallery Full Depth Open Fronted Convector Gas Fire incorporates a unique and highly developed fuel bed which gives the realism of a loose coal layout com- bined with realistic flames and glow. The use of durable ceramic material in the construction of the fuel-bed components ensures long and trouble free operation.

  • Page 34: Operating The Fire (Manual Control Models)

    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.

  • Page 35: Operating The Fire (Remote Control Models)

    Operating the Fire (Remote Control Models) The Remote control handset generates an infrared signal, which will be received by the sensor situated at the front right of your fire, behind the ashpan cover. This infrared signal requires direct line of sight from the handset to the sensor on the fire to ensure good operation.

  • Page 36: Remote Handset Malfunction - How To Turn The Fire Off

    Turning the Fire Off in the unlikely event of Remote Handset Malfunction In the unlikely event of the remote control handset malfunctioning (or if lost or broken) after the appliance has been turned on, the fire can be turned off via the emergency shut off switch on the control panel. To turn the product off, firstly remove the ashpan from the fire.

  • Page 37: Cleaning Instructions

    SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM This appliance is fitted with a spillage monitoring system which shuts down the fire if the evacuation of combustion products from the fire is affected by a partially or fully blocked flue. If this system operates the fire will go out. If this occurs, leave the fire for at least three minutes then follow the lighting procedure as described in the previous section.

  • Page 38: Re-Laying The Fuel-Bed

    Re-laying the Ceramic Fuel-bed 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.
  • Page 39 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 fig. 5 below) Fig.
  • Page 40 Select three of the large random coals and two of the large square coals and arrange as shown behind the second row of coals, using the ribs in the fuelbed matrix as a guide for placement. (See fig. 7 below) Fig.
  • Page 41 Fit the 3 off decorative coals across the front heat shield as shown below in fig. 9, ensuring the area around the pilot is not obstructed. Fig. 9 Ensure area around pilot is not obstructed by decorative coals 3 off Decorative Coals The exact position and fit of the coals may be finely adjusted to give the most pleasing and random appearance.

  • Page 42: User Replaceable Parts

    PLEASE NOTE : Before calling the Service Department, please ensure that you have the model number of the product available. The model number is found on the rating plate of the product which is fitted to the control panel e.g. GICCI2MN...

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