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THE VITESSE H.E.
INSET CONVECTION HEATER SUITABLE FOR NATURAL
GAS & PROPANE
USE, INSTALLATION & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE USER FOR
SAFE KEEPING
MANUFACTURED by:
Nu-Flame Limited
Unit 4, Kimpton Trade & Business Centre
Minden Road, Sutton, Surrey SM3 9PF
Tel: 020 8254 6802
Fax: 020 8641 9992
Email: sales@nu-flame.co.uk
Country of Destination – GB & IE
Revision 17.11.14 LS
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- Page 1 USE, INSTALLATION & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE USER FOR SAFE KEEPING MANUFACTURED by: Nu-Flame Limited Unit 4, Kimpton Trade & Business Centre Minden Road, Sutton, Surrey SM3 9PF Tel: 020 8254 6802 Fax: 020 8641 9992 Email: sales@nu-flame.co.uk...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Depending on the options ordered there may be 1 or 2 further boxes: A Cast Fret (optional), if ordered or a Profile Trim (optional), if ordered each of which will be supplied in a separate box. IMPORTANT : THE VITESSE CF CAN ONLY BE USED WITH NU-FLAME’S CE APPROVED FRETS & FENDERS... -
Page 3: Fitting Kit Contents
VITESSE H.E. FITTING KIT CONTENTS: Cable Fixing Kit (2 # cables and fittings, 4 # eye screws, 4 # plastic plugs) 1 # Flue Restrictor 2 # No6 x 10mm pointed self tapping screws for above 2 # No8 x 10mm blunt self tapping screws for fixing Burner Heat Shield 2 # No6 x 5mm blunt self tapping screws for fixing the stainless steel Top Louvre / Heat Shield. -
Page 4: Important Notes
(blocked chimney) that would lead to incomplete combustion of the gas. It must not be tampered with and only replaced with a genuine Nu-Flame ODS. -
Page 5: Lighting & Controlling The Fire
2. - LIGHTING & CONTROLLING THE FIRE General The fire is available with 4 Control Options: a Manual Control (Fire is lit and adjusted manually), a side Trim fitted 2 Button High Level Control (Fire when lit can be controlled with the Push Buttons), a side Trim fitted 3 Button High Level Control (Fire can be lit and controlled with the Push Buttons) or Thermatronic Radio Frequency Electronic Control System (Fire is lit &... - Page 6 2.3 - LIGHTING & CONTROLLING THE FIRE - 3 BUTTON HIGH LEVEL CONTROL The 3 Button High Level Control Lights the Pilot and Controls the Fire. The side trim positioned High Level Control System is a battery operated gas fire control system that uses push buttons linked to a main control at the base of the fire.
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Page 7: Cleaning The Fire
THE VITESSE H.E. INSTALLATION & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS RECORD DATA TO BE COMPLETED & KEPT BY USER: IMPORTANT : THE VITESSE CF CAN ONLY BE USED WITH NU-FLAME’S CE APPROVED FRETS & FENDERS PLACE OF PURCHASE ..............…………………… DATE ……....ADDRESS & TEL. NO. ……………........….................. -
Page 8: Site Surveying
SITE SURVEYING - SURVEYING THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SURVEYING AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, NATIONAL STANDARDS AND BUILDING REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. The following recommendations should be considered to try to avoid problems that will result in issues after the fire has been fitted. a) Downdraught can be a major problem which may result in return visits with problems after the fire has been fitted so: i) Check the geographical position of the property taking account of any known downdraught issues in the area. -
Page 9: Installation Requirements
5. - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A PROPERLY QUALIFIED, (IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL & NATIONAL CODES), INSTALLATION ENGINEER. It is the Law in the UK that All gas appliances are installed by a competent person in accordance with the GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND USE) REGULATIONS 1998 (As amended), the relevant British Standards for Installation work, Building Regulations, Codes of Practice and these Instructions. -
Page 10: Flue Requirements
It must not be tampered with and only replaced with a genuine Nu-Flame ODS Pilot. -
Page 11: Sections 11 - 14 Are For The Various Installation Applications
Sections 11 - 14 are for the various Installation Applications - Only one will apply. ! IMPORTANT NOTE ! The chosen installation should have been predetermined and arranged before installing the fire. Ensure you refer to the section relevant to your requirement. The Installation Applications Options Are: 11.0 Installation into a Class 1 or Lined Flue with a 150ºC rated Fire Surround fitted to a Suitable Fireplace Opening. -
Page 12: Pre-Cast Fireplace Application - Fireplace Construction
11.2 - FIRE SURROUND REQUIREMENTS (See diagram in section 11.1) º a. If the Fire is to be fitted into a purpose made Fire Surround it must have a temperature rating of 150 b. Where the fire is to be fitted into an existing 16” chair brick a depth of 240mm is required to allow sufficient volume for Debris, if sufficient depth is not available the rear of the Chair Brick should be removed or extra depth added to the front. - Page 13 12. INSTALLATION INTO A PRE-CAST FLUE (Rebated Fire Surround Rated 150ºC or Purpose Built Surround Extension) IREPLACE CONSTRUCTION 12.1 - EXISTING MINIMUM PRE-CAST FLUE FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS ! IMPORTANT NOTE ! THERE ARE NUMERIOUS DIFFERENT SIZES OF PRECAST FLUE FIREPLACES AND THE FOLLOWING DETERMINES THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND THE ADDITIONAL BUILDING WORK REQUIRED.
- Page 14 12.2 - FIREPLACE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (See diagram in section 12.1) With the Majority of Pre-Cast Flue Fireplaces there will be insufficient depth-width and building work with either a Purpose Made Non Combustible Fire Surround or Rebated Fire Surround Will be Required to Create the Necessary Fireplace Prior to Installation.
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Page 15: Bs715 Shallow Flue Box With 5" Twin Wall Flue Application
BS 715 SHALLOW FLUE BOX WITH TWIN WALL 5” FLUE - FALSE CHIMNEY BREAST CONSTRUCTION WITH FIRE SURROUND OR HOLE IN THE WALL APPLICATIONS FALSE CHIMNEY BREAST CONSTRUCTION 13.1 Shallow Flue Box Application BS715 Flue Box Hole In The Wall Construction There must be no combustible materials used inside the flue box. - Page 16 k. The Surround must cater for a minimum flat surface around the Fireplace Opening allowing 610mm high by 510mm wide. This is essential in order to achieve a good seal between the face of the surround and the sealing flanges of the fire. l.
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Page 17: Hole In The Wall Application Into Class 1 & Lined Flue
14. HOLE IN THE WALL APPLICATIONS INTO CLASS 1 or LINED FLUE BUILDERS OPENING 14.1 - SLIPS & WALL COVERINGS º It is essential to use marble, slate or stone slips, fitted around the builders opening. The slips must have a temperature rating of 150 and be 20mm (min) thick and typically form a border round the opening of 100mm. -
Page 18: Fixing The Fire
Hole in the Wall Installation into Class 1 or Lined Flue 14.3 - CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Any combustible sidewall must be at least 500mm from the inside of the builders/fireplace opening. With all heating appliances, soft furnishings, decorations and wall coverings may discolour or scorch if placed too close. - Page 19 15.2 - FITTING THE FIRE - references should be made to the drawings below. ! IMPORTANT NOTE ! TAKE GREAT CARE WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE FIRE NOT TO MARK THE CERAMIC LINING PANELS. a. Using a Dust Sheet or equivalent protect the area around the Fire Installation. b.
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Page 20: Fitting The Burner Heat Shield
16. - FITTING THE BURNER HEAT SHIELD There are two shapes of burner heat shield and the type you will need is determined by whether you have a Flat Trim or a Curved Trim. For this reason the appropriate Burner Heat Shield is packed with the Trim. The 2 # No8 x 10mm blunt self tapping screws to fit the trim are in with the fitting kit included with the Main Convector. - Page 21 Before fitting the glass panel with the 2 screws and screw driver provided, check the condition of the glass and ensure it is clean and free from any finger marks. Note: The glass is etched and the glass is to be positioned with the Nu-Flame logo is to go in the bottom right hand corner.
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Page 22: Testing, Commissioning & Use
18. - TESTING, COMMISSIONING & USE ! IMPORTANT NOTE ! During its first period of use any protective coatings and oils will burn out of the fire and it is wise to ventilate the room for the first hour; also advise the customer that this may persist for the first few days until the fire is fully burnt-in. -
Page 23: Briefing The Customer
Pull off the Outer Trim, (Locate the 4 magnets), and turn off the gas supply to the fire at the isolation/pressure test elbow. h. If any parts need replacement, use only genuine parts supplied by Nu-Flame Ltd. Some components may look similar to those used in other gas fire, but these are not necessarily the same due to performance variations and must not be used. -
Page 24: Fault Finding Guide, Symptoms & Possible Cause
In instances where it is indicating that the main control system needs changing, (specifically the 3 Button High Level or Thermatronic Controls Systems), you should investigate returning the whole Burner Control System Assembly to Nu-Flame for Rectification as this could be the least cost option. - Page 25 Important : In instances where it is indicating that the main control system needs changing, (specifically the 3 Button High Level or Thermatronic Control Systems), you should investigate returning the whole Burner Control Assembly to Nu-Flame for rectification as this could be the least cost option.
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Page 26: Diagram Of Thermatronic Radio Frequency Control System
22. - DIAGRAM OF RADIO FREQUENCY CONTROL SYSTEM... -
Page 27: Guarantee
Nu-Flame Warranty and Repair Procedure for The Vitesse H.E. The Nu-Flame Vitesse H.E. is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of purchase. During that time our guarantee is to send replace- ment parts for a fire that proves to have faulty components or workmanship. At our option we may decide to repair, or replace, at no charge a fire that proves to have faulty components or workmanship.
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