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Focal Point AVANT Installation, Servicing And User Instructions Manual

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Avant I I nset
Fuel Effect Gas Fire
INSTALLATION, SERVICING
AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
All i i nstructions m m ust b b e h h anded t t o t t he u u ser f f or s s afekeeping
Revision B 02/04
Country(s) of destination: GB, IE
Focal Point Fires plc, Avon Trading Park, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT
: (01202) 499330
Fax: (01202) 499326
www.focalpointfires.co.uk
e-mail: sales@focalpointfires.co.uk

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  • Page 1 All i i nstructions m m ust b b e h h anded t t o t t he u u ser f f or s s afekeeping Revision B 02/04 Country(s) of destination: GB, IE Focal Point Fires plc, Avon Trading Park, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT : (01202) 499330 Fax: (01202) 499326 www.focalpointfires.co.uk...
  • Page 2 INST T ALLAT T ION I I NST T RUCT T IONS P P relim m in n ary N N otes B B efore I I n n stallation n This appliance is an Inset Decorative Fuel Effect appliance which provides radi- ant warmth utilising the latest type burner technology.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sec c tion Contents s Pag g e N N o. Pag g e N N o. Sec c tion Contents s Important Notes 10.0 Gas Supply Appliance Data 11.0 Fitting the Firebox Installation Requirements 11.1 Cable Fixing Site Requirements 11.2 Gas Connection Debris Collection Space...

  • Page 4: Appliance Data

    APPLIANCE D D ATA Manual Control Version Remote Control Version Gas Group G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H Inlet Pressure 20 mbar 20 mbar Max Energy Input (gross) 6.8 kW 6.8 kW Min Energy Input (gross) 3.5 kW 3.5 kW Pilot Energy Input (gross)

  • Page 5: Site Requirements

    SITE R R EQUIREMENTS The fireplace opening should be inspected and repairs made where necessary. Any chair brick may be left in place. The opening WIDTH and HEIGHT dimensions should be between 400mm and 440mm wide, and 550mm to 575mm high. Opening DEPTH should be 220mm or greater.

  • Page 6: Ventilation

    SITE R R EQUIREMENTS ( ( continued) Any type of fire surround used with this appliance must be adequately sealed to the wall and floor. A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire, providing that it complies with the dimensions given below.

  • Page 7: Component Checklist

    COMPONENT C C HECKLIST QUA A NTITY DESCRIPTION Burner tray assembly. Firefront with separate ashpan cover, one of several designs and finishes. Moulded ceramic fibre combustion matrix. Individual ceramic coals (coal effect option only) Individual ceramic pebbles (pebble effect option only) Moulded ceramic front coal strip (coal effect option only) Moulded ceramic front strip (pebble effect option only) Set of manufacturers instructions and warranty card.
  • Page 8 FUEL BED LAYOUT C C oal E E ffect Option ( ( continued) 2. Next, remove the front coal strip from its protective packaging and position as shown. The rear edge of the front coal strip should fit in front of the burner rail. Again, do not to place on top of the burner rails.

  • Page 9: Fuel Bed Layout (Pebble Versions)

    FUEL BED LAYOUT C C oal E E ffect Option ( ( continued) 6. Finally, take the two remaining coals and place at the back of the fuel matrix, in the centre as shown. Adding these coals should complete the appearance of the fuel bed giving an even distribution of equally spaced coals.

  • Page 10: Fitting Fireframe And Front

    FUEL BED LAYOUT Pebble E E ffect O O ption ( ( continued) 4. Now take another two pebbles and place behind the second row of coals, next to each other in the centre of the fuel bed. The pebbles may be orientated as desired to achieve a realistic effect.

  • Page 11: Operating The Fire (Manual Versions)

    OPERATING T T HE F F IRE ( ( manual v v ersions) 10.1 The pilot is visible through the left hand side of the front coal strip. Push in and turn the control knob to the SPARK position, and hold there for a few seconds. Continue turning anti-clockwise through the spark click to the PILOT light position, ensuring the pilot has lit.
  • Page 12 10.2 OPERATING T T HE F F IRE ( ( Remote c c ontrol v v ersions) continued The remote control unit allows operation of the main burner between maximum and pilot only setting. It does not turn the pilot on or off. The remote control handset incorporates an inbuilt safety feature to prevent the main burner being activated or turned up accidentally.

  • Page 13: Servicing

    TESTING FOR SPILLAGE 10.6 Close all doors and windows to the room containing the appliance. Let the fire run on HIGH for five minutes. Take a smoke match, light it, and using a smoke match tube, hold it at the top edge of the fire opening, 25mm down and 25mm in.
  • Page 14 11.0 SERVICING ( ( continued) 8. Clean out the injector and pilot assembly. DO NOT attempt to dismantle the pilot unit. 9. Ensure the injector is aligned squarely with the venturi tube. Re-assemble and re-fit the burner tray. 10. Re fit and replace the ceramics, using genuine spares where necessary. 11.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING G G UIDE Fire s s parks s b b ut p p ilot d d oes s n n ot l l ig g ht No gas to fire, check isolators are open. Pipework blockage, clean out. Air not fully purged, repurge supply or wait longer.
  • Page 16 USER INST T RUCT T IONS Sec c tion Contents s Pag g e N N o. Important Notes Firefront Clearances to Combustibles Ventilation Operating Instructions Replacing the batteries (remote control versions only) Flue Spillage Monitoring System Cleaning List of Spares IMPORTANT N N OTES The installation of this fire MUST only be carried out by a competent person (such as a CORGI registered fitter) in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, the relevant British Standards, Codes...
  • Page 17 FIREFRONT This fire is supplied with a particular style of firefront. Use of the firefront will ensure an adequate airflow under the firebed for the correct functioning of this appliance. Compliance with safety standards cannot be guaranteed if another style of front is used. CLEARANCES T T O C C OMBUSTIBLES A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire, providing that it complies with the dimensions given below.
  • Page 18 OPERATING I I NSTRUCTIONS ( ( remote c c ontrol v v ersions) The gas valve has two control knobs ; Turn the main burner control (shown on left hand side of control valve) knob fully anti-clockwise. Turn ignition knob (shown on right hand side of con- trol valve) slightly left towards the ignition position until reaching the stop, press down and hold for a few seconds until pilot gas is flowing.
  • Page 19 FIREFRAME - This is retained by one of two methods, either by magnetic backing pieces, or a three piece clip-on assembly. The magnetic frame may be removed for cleaning if required, however the clip-on style must not be removed. A wipe with a dry cloth is normally sufficient, but on stains it is permissible to use a damp cloth with a mild household cleaner, followed by a wipe with a dry cloth.
  • Page 20 CLEANING ( ( continued) FIREFRONT - Any dust accumulating in the firefront may be removed using a vacuum cleaner or dry cloth. Heavy stains may be removed by using a damp cloth and mild household detergent. Brass parts of the firefront may be cleaned using a suitable brass cleaner.

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