Summary of Contents for Flavel Atlanta FBFR MN Series
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ATLANTA Model No. FBFR**MN ** denotes fascia variant RADIANT BALANCED FLUE GAS FIRE Installation and Maintenance Instructions Hand these instructions to the user This appliance is only for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in GB / I.E. Before Installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
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Information Requirements for Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 Model Identifier FBFR**MN Indirect Heating Functionality Direct Heat Output 2.4kW Indirect Heat Output Not Applicable Fuel Natural Gas (G20) NOx Emissions 130mg/kWh Nominal Heat Output 2.4kW Minimum Heat Output (Indicative) 1.3kW Useful Efficiency at Nominal Heat Output 66.4% Useful Efficiency at Minimum Heat Output (Indicative) 50.0%...
CONTENTS Section 1 Information and Requirements PAGE Appliance Information Conditions of Installation Fireplace / surround suitability Flue terminal position Shelf position Hearths Section 2 Installation of Fire Unpacking the fire Fire place opening / catchment Preparation of the wall Flue installation 10-11 Gas pipe installation Securing the firebox to the wall...
INSTALLATION CONDITIONS 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. It is in your own interest and that of safety to comply with the law.
FLUE TERMINAL POSITION The minimum acceptable dimensions from the flue terminal to obstructions and ventilation openings are shown below on Table A and (Fig 2). MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR FLUE TERMINAL POSITION DIMENSI0N TERMINAL POSITION MINIMUM DIMENSION Directly below an opening, air brick, 300mm window etc Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes...
SHELF POSITION The fire may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum distance of 200mm above the top of the fire and the shelf does not project more than 150mm. If the shelf overhangs more than 150mm the distance between the fire and the shelf must be increased by 15mm for every 25mm of additional overhang over 150mm.
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. IMPORTANT: THE CARDBOARD FITMENT THAT IS AT THE TOP OF THE CONVECTION APERTURE SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL THE APPLIANCE IS FULLY INSTALLED AND READY TO BE LIT.
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A min/max sized opening with a flat rear face between the fire opening and flue outlet terminal is shown below (fig 4). Outer Wall Flue Outlet Fig. 4 Minimum Cavity Depth 150mm Maximum Flue Length 550mm, dependent on rebate available. Firebox Front NOTE: WHEN MEASURING LENGTH BETWEEN FIREBOX AND THE OUTER WALL...
PREPARATION OF THE WALL The appliance and flue pipes must be installed at right angles to the mounting wall. The appliance itself should be installed vertically against a flat wall. Where an uneven wall surface is found, appropriate action should be taken to ensure that the appliance is not stressed or does not distort when installed.
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Chisel out the area as marked on the wall. We then recommend that a cardboard cylinder is placed around the flue pipe and inserted in the chiselled out hole whilst making good. NOTE: - If the appliance is to be installed into a building under construction, it is recommended that a non-corrosive metal tube of 6”...
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Using the screws and gaskets provided, fit both inner and outer flue pipes to the firebox. (See figure 7 ) Using mortar or sealing compound, seal the outer flue pipe to the outside surface of the wall, (See sketch on the page 11 for position of mortar). Fig.
GAS PIPE INSTALLATION Decide which side the gas supply is to enter the fire from. If concealed pipe work is required plan the pipe run to enter the firebox through one of the openings in the sides of the firebox and connect to the inlet elbow. See fig. 8 below for a suggested concealed pipe layout.
SECURING THE FIREBOX TO THE WALL (Turn to page 16 for the preferred cable fixing method) Depending on the spacer option selected, standard flushfit or (3” black spacer) there is a choice of methods of fixing the firebox that are provided to enable the installer to deal with any type of installation.
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Fit the 4 wall plugs into the holes and slide the fire into the opening. Fix the fire to the wall using the 4 screws provided. Fit the 4 off wall plugs provided into these holes, move the firebox up to the wall, inserting the flue pipe into the hole, then secure to the wall using the 4 off No.10 x ½”...
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To fit using the preferred cable method proceed as follows: - Mark out and drill 3 off No 14 (6mm) holes in the back face of the fire opening in the positions shown in fig.11. Hole positions Fig. 11 Fire opening Hearth g) Fit the wallplugs provided and screw the fixing eyes securely into the rear of the fire opening.
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Fig. 12. m) Tighten the tensioning nut to tension both cables and pull the fire snugly against the wall. Do not overtighten, it is only necessary to pull the seal up against the sealing face of the wall, it does not need to be compressed. Check that there are no gaps behind the seal. n) With the fire securely in place, if a concealed gas connection has been made through either of the access holes in the sides of the fire, the holes should be closed around the pipe to prevent leakage of air through the gap around the pipe...
REMOVING THE GLASS FRAME Fig. 13 Top infill panel. 4 Allen key fixing screws Remove the top infill panel by sliding it upward out of the clips. With the allen key provided remove the 4 allen key screws. Refit the glass frame in reverse order from above. Remove the cardboard packaging that secures the blast flap and press down on the blast flap to secure the seal, the blast flap is situated in the convection air aperture above the glass frame.
FITTING THE FLUE TERMINAL Fig. 14 Position the flue terminal over the flue. Drill 3 off 3.5mm diameter holes in relation to the holes in the terminal. Secure the terminal to the outer flue with the 3 screws provided. NOTE: In England &...
Fig. 15 2.10 GAS TIGHTNESS AND BURNER PRESSURE. 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. Hold in the control knob for a few seconds to purge the pipe work then press the igniter button.
2.11 LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE Turn on the gas restrictor at the inlet fitting. 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.
Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered engineer. It is a condition of Flavel guarantees that this is carried out by a competent person a GAS SAFE registered Engineer in accordance with...
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Removing the Pilot Assembly. Remove the fascia from the front of the fire to a safe location. Unscrew the pilot heat shield. Loosen the pilot pipe and thermocouple then disconnect the ignition lead from the pilot body. Unscrew the 2 screws that secure the pilot body to the fire. Remove the pilot assembly.
Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact accuracy of illustrations and descriptions contained in this book cannot be guarantee. Part B-1004452 Issue 1 BFM Europe Ltd. Trentham Lakes Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www.bfm-europe.com Telephone (01782) 339000 Telephone (Service) 01782 339008...
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