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Da Vinci Illumia MK2
& Distinction Illumia MK2
CONVENTIONAL FLUE LOG EFFECT GAS FIRE
Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions
Hand these instructions to the user
Model No. DDCL**RN2 is only for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a
supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
** denotes cosmetic variant

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  • Page 1 Da Vinci Illumia MK2 & Distinction Illumia MK2 CONVENTIONAL FLUE LOG EFFECT GAS FIRE Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions Hand these instructions to the user Model No. DDCL**RN2 is only for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    About your new fire Operating the fire 47-52 Cleaning instruction Removal / re-fitting the glass frame assembly 54-55 Removal / replacement of the fuelbed 56-61 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 DDCL**RN2 Gas Type Main injector (1 off) Cat 82 size 480 Pilot Type Seagas P4-29D Max. Gross Heat Input : 7.6kW Min. Gross Heat Input : 4.4kW Cold Pressure : 20.0 +/-1.0 mbar Ignition : Via remote, integral to control system Electrode Spark Gap...

  • 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 with a hearth it must not be installed directly onto carpet or other combustible floor materials. If a heating appliance is fitted directly against a wall combustible material must be removed from behind it.

  • Page 6: Fire Place Opening / Catchment Space

    certificated flue terminal or cowl suitable for the relevant flue type should be considered. A spillage test must always be carried out during commissioning of the appliance. FIRE PLACE OPENING AND CHIMNEY CATCHMENT SPACE The front opening of the fire place must be between 760mm and 790mm wide, and between 870mm and 880mm high.

  • Page 7: Chair Bricks

    Table A - Installation Depth Requirements for The Collection Da Vinci / Distinction being installed into a brick built chimney, requiring 12.0 litres of debris collection volume (fig. 3). Opening Width (mm) Minimum Depth Required (mm) 760-790mm 400mm Fig. 3 Depth Required (400mm) Opening Width (760-790mm)

  • Page 8: Spillage Monitoring System

    SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM This appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing spillage monitoring system in the form of an oxygen sensing burner. This is designed to shut the fire off in the event of a partial or complete blockage of the flue causing a build up of combus- tion products in the room in which the fire is operated.

  • 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, check the contents as listed below :- NOTE : DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THE GLASS PANEL IS BROKEN OR NOT SECURELY FIXED TO THE FIREBOX.
  • Page 10 2.2.1 Remove both the side trims which are held in place by the magnets then remove the glass frame securing screws as below in figure 4 Fig. 4 Side trim securing Side trim magnets Glass frame retaining screw 2.2.2 Secure the glass clamp to the glass panel as shown below in figure 5, to remove.
  • Page 11 2.2.3 Unhook the glass panel from the top retaining channel by lifting towards you as shown below in figure 6 (sectional view shown through product for clarity). Fig. 6 2.2.4 Store the glass frame assembly in a safe place. 2.2.5 Re-assemble in reverse order when re-fitting the glass assembly.
  • Page 12 2.2.7 Remove the burner. To allow burner removal, the ceramic support panel must be removed to allow access to the burner fixings. Remove the 6 off ceramic support retaining screws as shown below in figure 7. Fig. 7 Six off ceramic support retaining screws 2.2.8...
  • Page 13 2.2.9 Disconnect the main burner injector supply pipe, the burner can then be lifted clear as shown below in figure 9. Fig. 9 Main burner injector Gas supply cover plate 2.2.10 As shown in figure 9 above the gas supply cover plate should be removed, allowing access to the gas inlet valve and pressure test point as shown below in figure 10.
  • Page 14 2.2.11 The burner base plate can now be removed by removing the ten screws and lifting clear as shown below in figure 11. Tilt the assembly up at the back as it is removed to clear the on/off switch from the inlet channel. Unplug the wire from the receiver on the underside of the burner base plate taking care not to damage the wires.
  • Page 15 2.2.13 Store the removed burner components unit in a safe position. 2.2.14 The gas connection to the appliance should be made to the isolating / inlet elbow using 8mm rigid tubing. There must be no soldered joints within the firebox. 2.2.15 Ensure that the hearth is protected from damage and carefully lift the fire box into the fire opening, then slide it back into position.
  • Page 16 2.2.18 Uncoil the two fire fixing cables and thread one end of each of the cables through one of the two cable holes on each side of the rear brackets on the firebox (see figure 14 on page 17 for details of these holes - detail “A”) 2.2.19 Position the fire carefully on the (protected) surface of the hearth and...

  • Page 17: Making The Electrical Connection

    The other firebox fixing method is as follows :- 2.2.26 In installations where the cable method is not suitable (e.g. loose masonary in rear of fire opening) the firebox can be secured to the opening using four screws and wall plugs (not provided). Below (figure 14) is a diagram to indicate the hole centre positions available on the firebox to facilitate the screw fixing to the fireplace / surround.

  • Page 18: Installation Of Lamps

    INSTALLATION OF LAMP ASSEMBLIES 2.4.1 Remove two screws from fan rear duct and lift the duct clear as shown below in figure 15. Fig. 15 Fan duct retaining screws 2.4.2 Remove two nuts securing fan assembly to base of firebox as shown below in figure 16.
  • Page 19 2.4.3 Lift fan assembly clear of studs and move to the right to gain access to electrical connections as shown in figure 17 below. Fig. 17 Screws for electric cover 2.4.4 Remove two screws from electric cover (see figure 17) and remove cover, feed wiring from lamp assemblies through the grommet in the side of the fire and make connections as shown in figure 18 below.
  • Page 20 2.4.5 Re-assemble electrics cover, fan assembly and fan rear duct in reverse order. 2.4.6 Route lamp wiring up to surround shelf infill level ensuring that the wiring is kept clear of hot surfaces. 2.4.7 Fit the surround up to the point of the shelf infill (refer to section 2.6) 2.4.8 The surround lamp assemblies are then fitted to the surround using the two nuts provided, as shown in figure 20 below.

  • Page 21: Gas Tightness And Inlet Pressure

    GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE 2.5.1 Remove the pressure test point screw from the inlet elbow and fit a manometer. 2.5.2 Turn on the main gas supply and carry out a gas tightness test. 2.5.3 Depress both the round buttons on the handset. The fire will then commence its ignition sequence and will light to high.

  • Page 22: Installation Of Surrounds

    INSTALLING THE DA VINCI OR DISTINCTION SURROUNDS 2.6.1 Unpack the surround from the wooden crate, check all parts are present as per figure 20 (Da Vinci) or figure 21 (Distinction) overpage and carefully store the components. 2.6.2 The underside of the hearth should be painted with a weak PVA (8 parts water to 1 part PVA).
  • Page 23 NOTE : It is recommended Fig. 20 that a spillage test is completed before fixing / sealing the fire surround in place. Shelf Top Section Shelf Infill Section L/H Leg Top Infill Section L/H Infill Section R/H Leg R/H Infill Section Hearth Panel Bottom Infill Section Fig.

  • Page 24: Fitting The Log Fuelbed

    FITTING THE FUEL-BED LOGSET 3.1.1 Place a single, even layer of vermiculite onto the burner area as shown below in figure 22. Fig. 22 Place a single layer of vermiculite over the burner tray as shown 3.1.2 Fill the edge around the rest of the burner tray with vermiculite as shown below in figure 23, ensure the pilot aperture is kept clear of vermiculite material.
  • Page 25 3.1.3 Position the holes in the bottom face of Log “A” at the back of the fuel-bed tray on the right hand side onto the locating pins in the fuel-bed tray as shown below in figure 24. Fig. 24 Position the holes in the base of Log “A”...
  • Page 26 3.1.5 Fit Log “B” into position, using the locating lug that fits into left hand end of Log “A” as shown below in figure 25. Fig. 25 Log “B” Fitted onto Log “A” Locating Lug on Log “A” 3.1.6 Fit Log “C” into position at right hand side of log “A” as shown below in figure 26, using the location lug in the right hand end of Log “A”...
  • Page 27 3.1.7 Fit Log “C” into position using locating lug that fits onto right hand end of Log “A”as shown below in figure 27. Fig. 27 Locating Lug on Log “A” Log “C” Fitted onto Log “A” 3.1.8 Figure 28 below shows Log “C” correctly located on Log “A”. Fig.
  • Page 28 3.1.9 Fit Log “D” into position at the front centre of the fuel-bed as shown below in figure 29, using the locating pins in the fuel-bed tray as a guide for placement. Fig. 29 Position the holes in the base of Log “A”...
  • Page 29 3.1.11 Position the four off (two off large, two off small) remaining charred log fragments randomly in the centre of Logs “A” to “D” as shown below in figure 31. Fig. 31 Four off charred log fragments Warning : Use only the logs supplied with the fire. When replacing the logs remove the old logs and discard them.

  • Page 30: Lighting The Appliance

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE IMPORTANT : IF THE BURNER IS EXTINGUISHED FOR ANY REASON YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU WAIT A FULL FIVE MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RE-LIGHT THE FIRE. The product is controlled by the remote handset supplied with the fire. Ensure the 3 off AAA batteries as supplied in the loose items pack has been fitted to the remote handset before attempting to use the handset and the mains electrical connection has been made to the product as per section 2.3...
  • Page 31 3.2.1.2 The remote handset is now used to control all functions of the fire. To light the fire, press the “UP” arrow and and “OFF” button simultateously as shown on figure 27 below. You will hear a click and the fire begins a 30 second ignition process.
  • Page 32 3.2.1.4 To turn the fire off, press the “OFF” button, this will extinguish all flames including the pilot. 3.2.2 Operation of the Fire in “TEMPERATURE” mode 3.2.2.1 In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL” to “TEMPERATURE”, press the “SET” button, the fire will then change to either “DAY TEMP”...
  • Page 33 burner only) until the room has cooled to the temperature you have set on the handset display. 3.2.2.5 If you would like the “NIGHT TEMP” to turn the fire off then decrease the temperature until [----] is displayed. 3.2.3 Operation of the Fire in “TIMER” mode 3.2.3.1 In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL”...
  • Page 34 3.2.3.4 To set the P2 timed setting, press the “SET” button until the “TIMER” mode is displayed. Hold the “SET” button until the display flashes the current time for P1. Press the “SET” button again to scroll past the setting for P1 (sun) and P1 (moon). The time should now be flashing on the handset.
  • Page 35 3.2.5 Operation of the Fire in “CIRCULATING FAN” mode 3.2.5.1 In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL” to “CIRCULATING FAN”, briefly press the “SET” button to scroll through to the circulating fan mode as shown below in figure 40 / 41, both fan and level icons will flash.

  • Page 36: Fitting The Handset Wall Bracket

    3.2.5.4 To turn the fan off press and hold the “SMALL” flame button until all 4 speed level bars disappear. NOTE : 8 seconds after the light/dimmer has been set, the handset will automatically go into manual mode. The fan starts 4 minutes after the gas supply opens (from OFF or from pilot) at maximum speed and goes to the displayed level after 10 seconds.

  • Page 37: Instructing The User / Product Handover

    3.2.9.3 Fit the bulbs as supplied in the loose items pack (into the surround design as applicable), wiring should be completed by a competent person into the V module in the base of the fire in accordance with the wiring diagram supplied for the fire on page 43, section 4.8 3.2.10 INSTRUCTING THE USER / PRODUCT HANDOVER 3.2.10.1...

  • Page 38: Checking For Clearance Of Combustion

    CHECKING FOR CLEARANCE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS 3.3.1 Close all doors and windows in the room. 3.3.2 Light the fire and allow to run for approximately 5 minutes on high position. 3.3.3 After approximately 5 minutes hold a smoke match just 10mm inside and below the centre of the lower front edge of the top of the fire, as shown below in figure 42.

  • Page 39: Fitting The Flue Restrictor Baffle

    FITTING THE FLUE RESTRICTOR BAFFLE 3.4.1 The restrictor baffle as supplied in the loose items pack is secured with 2 off screws to the spigot area of the fire. 3.4.2 Fit / remove as necessary from the fire as shown below in figure 43. Fig.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 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 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 41: Removal Of The Oxypilot

    4.2.2 Remove the thermocouple retaining nut from the valve, remove the main pipe, inlet pipe, pilot pipe and thermocouple interupter / wires from the valve. 4.2.3 Remove the valve retaining screws and remove the valve. Re-assemble in reverse order and carry out a gas tightness test. Removing the Pilot Assembly.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Battery In The Handset

    Removing the Convection Fan. 4.5.1 Remove the burner from the combustion chamber as described in section 4.1. 4.5.2 Ensure that the electrical supply to the fire is isolated. 4.5.3 Remove the retaining nuts that hold the convection fan assembly to the base of the combustion chamber, remove electrics cover and disconnect the wiring from the V module.

  • Page 43: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Fig. 44 IMPORTANT : ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A COMPETENT, QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

  • Page 44: Spare Parts Shortlist

    4.11 SPARE PARTS LIST B-92200 GV60 Gas control valve B-93300 GV60 Thermocouple Interrupter B-153140 GV60 Receiver unit B-153160 GV60 Control module B-153150 GV60 Remote control thermosatic handset B-153720 GV60 8 wire cable B-161980 GV60 V module control cable CV-104931 GV60 On/off switch with cables CV-104934 Ignition cable B-128100...

  • Page 45: Conditions Of Installation

    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 46: About Your New Fire

    ABOUT YOUR NEW DA VINCI MK2 GAS FIRE The Collection “Da Vinci” / “Distinction” MK2 log effect gas fire incorporates a unique and highly developed fuel bed which gives the realism of a loose log 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.

  • Page 47: Operating The Fire

    LIGHTING THE FIRE / USER CONTROLS IMPORTANT : IF THE BURNER IS EXTINGUISHED FOR ANY REASON YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU WAIT A FULL THREE MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RE-LIGHT THE FIRE. The product is controlled by the remote handset supplied with the fire. Ensure the 3 off AAA batteries as supplied in the loose items pack has been fitted to the remote handset before attempting to use the handset.
  • Page 48 Fig. 2 Manual Graphic on Handset Display 5.3.1.3 With the product in “MANUAL” mode the fire can now be switched between HIGH rate heat input and LOW rate heat input by pressing the “DOWN” arrow on the handset. To reduce the flame height of the main burner incrementally, press the arrow momentarily.
  • Page 49 5.3.2 Operation of the Fire in “TEMPERATURE” mode 5.3.2.1 In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL” to “TEMPERATURE”, press the “SET” button, the fire will then change to either “DAY TEMP” (figure 4) mode or “NIGHT TEMP” mode (figure 5). To alternate between the 2, press the “SET”...
  • Page 50 5.3.3 Operation of the Fire in “TIMER” mode 5.3.3.1 In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL” to “TIMER”, press the “SET” button, the fire will then alternate between the settings until the “TIMER” mode is displayed. NOTE : The “SET” button allows you to alternate between all modes of operation :- “...
  • Page 51 5.3.4 Operation of the Fire in “LIGHT / DIMMER” mode 5.3.4.1 In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL” to “LIGHT / DIMMER”, briefly press the “SET” button to scroll through to the light bulb mode as shown below in figure 8. 5.3.4.2 Press and hold the “LARGE”...
  • Page 52 5.3.5 Operation of the Fire in “CIRCULATING FAN” mode 5.3.5.1 In order to change the mode of operation from “MANUAL” to “CIRCULATING FAN”, briefly press the “SET” button to scroll through to the circulating fan mode as shown below in figure 9, both fan and level icons will flash.

  • Page 53: Cleaning Instruction

    CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Before attempting any cleaning operation ensure that the fire has been allowed to fully cool. Ensure the fire is disconnected from the electricity supply before commencing any cleaning operations. CLEANING THE METAL PAINTED PARTS These metal painted parts should only be cleaned using a clean, damp cloth. Abrasive cleaners, chemical cleaning agents or any type of polish must never be used as damage to the finish may result.

  • Page 54: Removal / Re-Fitting The Glass Frame Assembly

    REMOVING / REPLACING THE GLASS PANEL 5.5.1 Remove both the side trims which are held in place by the magnets then remove the glass frame securing screws as below in figure 11 Fig. 11 Side trim securing Side trim magnets Glass frame retaining...
  • Page 55 5.5.3 Unhook the glass panel from the top retaining channel by lifting towards you as shown below in figure 13 (sectional view shown through product for clarity). Fig. 13 5.5.4 Store the glass frame assembly in a safe place. 5.5.5 Re-assemble in reverse order when re-fitting the glass assembly.

  • Page 56: Removal / Replacement Of The Fuelbed

    REMOVAL & RE-FITTING THE FUEL-BED LOGSET 5.6.1 Place a single, even layer of vermiculite onto the burner area as shown below in figure 14. Fig. 14 Place a single layer of vermiculite over the burner tray as shown 5.6.2 Fill the edge around the rest of the burner tray with vermiculite as shown below in figure 15, ensure the pilot aperture is kept clear of vermiculite material.
  • Page 57 5.6.3 Position the holes in the bottom face of Log “A” at the back of the fuel-bed tray on the right hand side onto the locating pins in the fuel-bed tray as shown below in figure 16. Fig. 16 Position the holes in the base of Log “A”...
  • Page 58 5.6.5 Fit Log “B” into position, using the locating lug that fits into left hand end of Log “A” as shown below in figure 18. Fig. 18 Log “B” Fitted onto Log “A” Locating Lug on Log “A” 5.6.6 Figure 19 below shows Log “B” correctly located on Log “A”. Fig.
  • Page 59 5.6.7 Fit Log “C” into position using locating lug that fits onto right hand end of Log “A”as shown below in figure 20. Fig. 20 Locating Lug on Log “A” Log “C” Fitted onto Log “A” 5.6.8 Figure 21 below shows Log “C” correctly located on Log “A”. Fig.
  • Page 60 5.6.9 Fit Log “D” into position at the front centre of the fuel-bed as shown below in figure 22, using the locating pins in the fuel-bed tray as a guide for placement. Fig. 22 Position the holes in the base of Log “A”...
  • Page 61 5.6.11 Position the four off (two off large, two off small) remaining charred log fragments randomly in the centre of Logs “A” to “D” as shown below in figure 24. Fig. 24 Four off charred log fragments Warning : Use only the logs supplied with the fire. When replacing the logs remove the old logs and discard them.

  • Page 62: User Replaceable Parts

    Pair of Large Log Fragments (Charred) B-120070 Emba-glow material CV-107116 Bag of vermiculite (3 off bags per product) Part No. B-1000666 Issue 2 BFM Europe Ltd. Trentham Lakes Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www.bfm-europe.com Telephone - General Enquiries : (01782) 339000...

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