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Effective January 2013
INSTALLATION
&
Approval No. 7978
Australian Patent
OPERATING
PN 200110001S
INSTRUCTIONS
Serial Number:
B.D. Number:
Model: IS900
PLEASE KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Aurora
CLIMATE SYSTEMS
A.B.N. 43 108 083 987

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  • Page 1 Effective January 2013 INSTALLATION & Approval No. 7978 Australian Patent OPERATING PN 200110001S INSTRUCTIONS Serial Number: B.D. Number: Model: IS900 PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Aurora CLIMATE SYSTEMS A.B.N. 43 108 083 987...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY LABEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To The New Owner Automatic Humidifier Operation Safety Labels Operating Instructions Checklist 32-33 Lighting Instructions 34-36 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fan Operation 37-38 Shutdown Instructions Specifications General Safety Information MAINTENANCE Clearances to Combustibles Gold/Chrome Plated Doors Log Installation 8-9-10 Glass Replacement/Cleaning...

  • Page 3: To The New Owner

    Installation Manual, or by a non qualified gas fitter / installer. To do so will void the warranty. It is policy of Aurora Climate Systems that should a fault develop in the Archer Gas Log Space Heater during its warranty period, Aurora will repair the appliance in accordance with its warranty policy. However we wish to advise...

  • Page 4: Safety Labels

    Note: If this appliance is installed by a licensed gas fitter who is not familiar on the installation of the heater, we recommend that prior to installing the appliance the installer contact Aurora to obtain further advice on the installation of the product. FOR YOUR SAFETY...

  • Page 5: Safety Labels

    2 Meter flex standard 3 Pin Plug Note: In case of power cord damage, replace only with Archer special cord set, obtainable from your Archer Dealer or direct from Aurora Climate Systems. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE BEFORE READING THE...
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS/ REQUIREMENTS GENERAL SAFETY INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION This installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with AS/NZSG 5601.1 Provide adequate clearances around the product for servicing and ensure there are no obstructions to the combustion air intake situated at the back of the heater.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Note: The Archer Gas Log Space Heater has been tested and approved for zero clearance to combustible materials. Aurora Climate Systems recommends that clearances as listed above should be maintained to allow for removal of the product for servicing and allow the heater on single flue pipe installations to...

  • Page 9: Log Installation

    LOG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove main front door by unlocking two door latches located at bottom of firebox see picture below Door latch Door latch Unhinge door from slots located at top of firebox by lifting door upwards see picture below Slots for door hinge Carefully remove all cardboard protection from inside the firebox.

  • Page 10: Log Installation 8

    LOGS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to Page 12) 2. No 2 REAR R/H LOG & No.3 REAR L/H REAR LOG 1. FIT No1 R/H LOG 3. No4 MIDDLE L/H LOG & No5 MIDDLE R/H LOG 4. FIT No8 L/H CORNER LOG 5.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LOG SET DIAGRAM—IS900 The Gas Log Kit contains the following:- Right Log Right Top Log Rear Right Log Left Log Rear Left Log Left Front Log Middle Left Log Right Front Log Middle Right Log Left Top Log Left Rear Top Log Installers—Please Note...

  • Page 12: Door Fitting

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Door Fitting Door Latch Door Latch Door Fitment: Fit main door by lifting door and fit two tabs on door (1) into the two slots on top of louver (2) when fitting the two tabs into slots ensure that tabs on door frame protrude 2mm above slots.

  • Page 13: Surround

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION Surround 1. Remove 2 self tapping screws from LH/RH side panel. See picture 1. PICTURE 1 Screws located here Screws located here PICTURE 2 2. Fit surround by engaging 2 tabs (1) into heat shield (2) top of firebox picture 2.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION CONTINUED Surround 3. After locating and locking tabs into top heat shield slightly lift surround and locate surround on 2 tabs lo- cated at the bottom of the L/H and R/H front side panel. R/H Tab L/H Tab 4.

  • Page 15: Co Axial Flue Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLUING REQUIREMENTS Co-Axial Flue Installations Note: This appliance has only been approved for co-axial flue application if the flue (as supplied by the manufacturer) is installed to an external wall or external fireplace. (Refer installation diagram for Co-Axial Flue Installations Pages 16-20-21) Single Flexi Installations Note: This appliance has only been approved for single flue pipe installation if the unit and flue pipe is installed in line with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
  • Page 16 SINGLE FLUE KIT FOR ARCHER GAS LOG SPACE HEATER For applications on Flexible Single Flue refer pages 14-15-16-17-18 Description Single Flue Adaptor Supplied with heater 40mm ø PVC Pipe 400mm long Supplied with heater 90° PVC Bend Supplied with heater 40mm ø...
  • Page 17 CO-AXIAL FLUE KIT FOR ARCHER GAS LOG SPACE HEATER For applications refer page 19 and page 20 of this Installation Manual. Description Co-Axial Air inlet & Exhaust - Manifold Starter 40mm ø PVC Pipe 400mm Approx. 65mm ø PVC Pipe 400mm PCV Co-Axial Cowl Use 9 Use 9 self tapping screws provided...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Flexible Flue Kit to suit Fireplace Insert Installations Model IS900 STANDARD FLUE KIT SUPPLIED BY AURORA FOR INSERT INSTALLATION (SFA002) Note: Standard 75mm Cowl to fit 40mm ø pipe is also supplied with flue kit. 40mm N.B. Plain Coupling (Supplied with Flue Kit) (38mm I.D.) 50mm Nylaflow Flexible Hose Nylaflow G.P.
  • Page 19 INSERT MODEL IS900 SINGLE FLUE INSTALLATION Note: Heater must be able to be removed easily for servicing. 500mm 5100mm Maximum 108mm INTERNAL WALL APPLICATION Cowl Flashing ½" BSP Gas Connection (Flexible) 40mm PVC Pipe Zero Clearance 45° PVC Elbow 45° PVC Elbow...
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fireplace Insert Installation Model IS900 -Using Aurora Flexible Flue Kit SFA002 with Single 40mm PVC Flue Pipe using 75mm cowl Fasten 40mm Flue Pipe with Gas Cowl Supplied bracket to stop flue pipe in flue kit being forced downwards...
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Internal to External Wall Installation using 40mm ø PVC Flue. Side Wall Installation (Horizontal Single Flue) External Wall Internal Wall PVC COWL 90º Elbow Concrete Slab 40mm PVC Pipe CAUTION: PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW WATER TRAPS TO FORM IN FLUE OR HEATER WILL CEASE TO OPERATE.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Internal Wall Under Floor Installation using 40mm ø PVC Flue. Internal Wall External Wall 90º Elbow Flue COWL 90º Elbow Note: All flue pipe connections need to be sealed with PVC cement, except Flue Fan Connection. Note: Total installation length in 40mm ø PVC pipe 5100mm with 1 x 90º...
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSERT MODEL IS900 External Wall Application Coaxial Flue EXTERNAL WALL APPLICATION Co– Axial Flue Pipe up to 1mtr long Co– Axial Cowl 1/2” BSP Gas Connection (Flexible) Note: Do not use PVC cement to seal flue pipe connector, to allow for removal of flue pipe. Incorporate loop...
  • Page 24 INSTALATION INSTRUCTIONS Insert Model IS900 - With Co-Axial Flue—Exterior Masonry Fireplace Co axial Flue Pipe up to 1meter long 1/2” BSP Gas Connection Note: Do not use PVC cement to seal flue pipe connections to allow for removal of flue pipe. Incorporate loop...

  • Page 25: Optional Remote Control

    If the device appears to be faulty it will need to be posted back to Aurora Climate Systems where the functionality will be checked and returned back to the customer in working order.

  • Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A) Remote Control Operation Front burner is lighting with the red button only. The rear burner isn't starting. (heaters fitted with remote control or wall thermostats) This usually means the remote or wall thermostat has not been switched to the “ON” position or the batteries need to be replaces in the handset.| Note: Also when the batteries are being changed in the handset the receiver box located inside the heater be- hind the bottom front panel needs to be re learned to communicate with the heater...
  • Page 27 ARCHER GAS LOG SPACE HEATER INSTALLATION OF THE REMOTE RECEIVER AND FRONT FLAME DISPLAY BUTTON Effective 15th April 2012 VIOLET Caution: Please make sure heater is unplugged when installing Remote Control BUTTON Please Note: The bottom front panel must be opened for this wiring to occur.
  • Page 28 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS CONNECTION (Line Supply) The gas connection is 1/2” BSP supplied in heater. GAS SUPPLY LINE TO HEATER Remove the 2 screws on top L/H front side panel and lift out side panel. Remove rubber grommet from back panel of heater and insert 1/2” copper gas supply line or flexible hose through back panel of heater.
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS VALVE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT The gas valve pressure adjustments must be checked during installation, and if necessary corrected to suit the gas type available. (Reference Page 11) “A” represents the main regulator adjusting screw. Access to this screw is obtained by removing the brass screw cover;...
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAIN DOOR SAFETY SCREEN INSTALLATION CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURE FROM THE MAIN DOOR GLASS AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.ALWAYS ENSURE THAT YOUR SAFETY SCREEN SUPPLIED WITH THE HEATER IS FITTED TO THE MAIN FRONT DOOR OF THE HEATER.

  • Page 32: Automatic Humidifier Operation

    AUTOMATIC HUMIDIFIER OPERATION Most gas heaters dry out the air in the room. (Remember the bowls of water in front of the old gas heaters?) The Archer has ingeniously solved this problem with an Automatic Humidifier. Gas contains moisture which is normally expelled out the flue or chimney after combustion.

  • Page 33: Operating Instructions Checklist

    Archer Heater. Installers who are not familiar with the installation of this appliance should contact Aurora Climate Systems prior to installing the appliance to avoid creating hazardous operating conditions. No deviations on installation are allowed, unless they are specifically approved in writing by the manufacturer of the appliance.

  • Page 34: Operating Instructions Checklist

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKLIST cont... Check and verify that logs are placed correctly as per instructions on Pages 9-10 of this Installation Manual. If logs are incorrectly positioned or placed wrongly it can create a hazardous situation, and in most instances, the heater will not operate correctly.

  • Page 35: Lighting Instructions

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Main Electrical power supply must always be switched on to the unit with the two burner switches in the off position (up) before commencing lighting the heater. Turn on main gas supply. Verify that main electrical supply is switched on by checking the 240V AC power status display (Item 3) light is on.
  • Page 36 Operating Sequence Manual Heater Operation Rear Burner Only Power light item 3 ON Rear burner switch item 2 in ON position Flue fan pressure switch display light item 4 ON Rear burner indicator light item 6 commence flashing 35 second purch cycle comments whilst rear burner light item 6 continues flashing and pressure switch light item 4 stays ON On completion of 35 seconds purch cycle hot surface ignitor will commence glowing, gas valve will supply gas to rear burner and ignition commences.
  • Page 37 Operating Sequence Manual Heater Operation Front & Rear Burner Operating Power light item 3 ON Front and rear burner switch item 1 + 2 both in ON position. Note: With both front and rear burner switches being engaged together into the ON position rear burner will commence operating first before the front burner will commence operating.

  • Page 38: Fan Operation

    FAN OPERATION The 3-speed main convection fan will cut in automatically approximately 3 to 5 minutes after the heater has warmed up. Note: The 3-speed main convection fan is automatically controlled and will operate on three preset speeds. Depending on your burner setting and the surrounding ambient temperature, the L.E.D lights pg 31 (Items 7, 8 and 9) for the fan will light up.
  • Page 39 UNIT OPERATING FAULTS SERVICE AND INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY. THE MAJOR CAUSE OF OPERATING PROBLEMS WITH GAS LOG SPACE HEATERS IS IMPROPER GAS PRESSURE, INCORRECT LOG PLACEMENT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, INCORRECT FLUE INSTALLATION, INCORRECT SWITCHING OF BURNERS, DIPS/SPIKES IN THE INCOMING POWER OR REVERSE POLARITY’S.

  • Page 40: Log Placement

    MAINTENANCE Your appliance should be inspected, serviced and checked annually by a Note: qualified service person to ensure that your appliance is operating safe and efficiently. Should you detect any abnormality in the operation of your appliance call a qualified service person who has been trained and approved to inspect and service the appliance.

  • Page 41: Glass Cleaning

    GOLD PLATED/CHROME PLATED/STAINLESS STEEL DOORS The gold and chrome plated finish on the door requires little maintenance and needs only to be cleaned with a soft cloth and a small amount of Mr. Sheen. Polish gently. Stainless Steel doors can be cleaned with a metal cleaner that can be used on Stainless Steel. Please note: Stains or imperfections on plated finishes are not covered under warranty.
  • Page 42 OVER TEMPERATURE CUT OUT The Archer Gas Log Space Heater is protected against overheating with a high temperature 80° cut out switch to protect the heat exchanger, plastic sump and flue fan. The high temperature cut out switch will automatically switch off the gas supply to the heater, if the temperature in the room where the heater is located reaches approximately 28°C.
  • Page 43 15. If the paintwork on the heater is damaged or scratched, can I purchase touch up paint? Yes. Aerosol cans are available with the colour from your place of purchase of the heater or direct from Aurora Climate Systems.

  • Page 44: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS cont’d Warm air does not start when burner lights. Convection fan is started automatically after a short delay. Dull clanking noise when heater is switched on or off. This is the sound from the firebox expanding and contracting. Whistling noise from exhaust outlet.

  • Page 45: Trouble Shooting Checklist

    Panel for 240 volt main power point. Power supply not coming on. 240 V. or 12V Fuse blown in Short in 240 Volt component. Call Aurora Service. control board. Heater when switched on trips Short in 240 Volt component Call Aurora Service.

  • Page 46: Trouble Shooting Checklist

    Clean off soot from flame sensing Rod Flame sensing Rod touching Re-position ceramic Log. ceramic Log. Faulty Flame sensing Rod. Call Aurora service. Fault in control box. Call Aurora service. Convection Fan Operation Front or Rear Burner Possible fault in thermistor Call Aurora Service operating.

  • Page 47: Complete Unit Warranty

    It is the policy of Aurora that should a fault develop in the Archer Gas Log Space Heater during its warranty period, Aurora will at its own option either fix or repair the appliance in accordance with its present warranty policy. Also the policy of Aurora Climate Systems is if this Archer Gas Log Space Heater is found to be defective in materials or workmanship, Aurora Climate Systems will repair or replace such defects in the Archer Gas Log Space Heater at Aurora’s option in...
  • Page 48 Aurora Climate Systems for inspection or functionality check. Freight or postage both ways is to be paid by the owner. If Aurora finds a fault with the device they will repair or replace it under the normal warranty terms (1 Year).

  • Page 49: Notes

    Freight. Note: Aurora accepts no responsibility and shall not be liable for any damage caused in transportation or freight to the appliance that results in losses of any kind. Hot Surface Igniters.
  • Page 50 NOTES...
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  • Page 52 ATTENTION APPLIANCE INSTALLER PLEASE RETURN THESE OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONSUMER (FOR FUTURE REFERENCE) DATE OF PURCHASE...

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