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INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
Appliance data:
Type of gas
Injector size
Injector marking
Gross heat input (high setting)
Gross heat input (low setting)
Supply pressure
Appliance test point pressure (cold)
Type of flue
Minimum effective height of chimney :
Ignition
Spark gap
Dimensions:
Width over frame excluding trims
Height including frame
Depth
Shipping weight
Country of destination
This appliance has been assessed by a Government appointed Notified Body and shown to
meet the 'Essential Requirements' of the European Gas Appliance Directive.
The Directive lays down requirements for the safety of the appliance, together with its design,
construction, and use of materials. It also requires the production process to be covered by an
approved and monitored system of quality assurance.
Mandatory requirements
Straxgas fires must be installed with due regard to the following mandatory regulations:
The relevant British Standard installation specifications and codes of practice, and Building
Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment, and Building Standards (Scotland)
Consolidated Regulations issued by the Scottish Development Board.
Current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
Failure to install this appliance correctly could lead to prosecution and render the guarantee
invalid.
Attention is drawn to the latest edition of the following standards:
BS1251, Specifications of open-fireplace components.
BS5440, Part 1 Specification for installation of flues.
BS5440, Part 2 Specification for installation of ventilation for gas appliances.
BS5871, Part 2 Installation of decorative fuel effect gas appliances.
BS6891, Specification of low pressure gas pipework
BS8303, Replacing CP403.
BS1289
This Straxgas appliance is an inset live fuel effect gas fire and must only be installed by a
competent person (e.g. a C.O.R.G.I. member) in accordance with these installation instructions.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force, and used only in a
sufficiently ventilated space. Consult these instructions before installation and use of this
appliance.
GB
IE & Northern Ireland
Flaire Issue 1.3 29/06/01
Division of Legge Fabheat Ltd.
Longfield Road, Leamington Spa, Warks. CV31 1XB
Tel. (01926) 882233 Fax. (01926) 450846 Email: info@straxgas.co.uk
Registered in England No 500091
FOR THE STRAXGAS FLAIRE
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Additional purpose made air ventilation is not normally required.
Ventilation must be provided in accordance with the rules in force.
Natural gas (G20) Cat. I 2H
3 x 1.0 multihole
100
5.0kW (17,000Btu/h)
2.5kW (8,500Btu/h)
20mbar (8in.w.g.)
19.5mbar (± 1.0mbar)
Class 1 (7in. dia.), Class 2 (5in. dia.) or precast block flue
3m (10ft.)
Piezo
3.0mm min., 4.5mm max.
484mm
583mm
102mm
20kg
GB & IE
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  • Page 1 BS8303, Replacing CP403. BS1289 This Straxgas appliance is an inset live fuel effect gas fire and must only be installed by a competent person (e.g. a C.O.R.G.I. member) in accordance with these installation instructions. This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force, and used only in a sufficiently ventilated space.
  • Page 2: Installing The Fire

    BS5871, Part 2. See also approved document J 1/2/3 "Heat Producing Appliances" issued by the Department of the Environment. Clear the working area of all debris before removing the Straxgas appliance from the packaging. See Figs. 2a to 2d for opening sizes and hearth requirements.
  • Page 3 10. A bag containing a motif, and high level control knob where applicable. Warning: Only Straxgas approved ceramic blocks and coals, designed for this appliance, must be used with this burner. Use of ceramic components from any other supplier will invalidate the guarantee and may be dangerous.
  • Page 4 Flaire Issue 1.3 29/06/01 Page 4 of 11...
  • Page 5 10. Coil up surplus wire rope and store inside convection channel (see drawing). Do not cut off surplus; possible future removal and refitting of convector box requires the full length of wire supplied. Flaire Issue 1.3 29/06/01 Page 5 of 11...
  • Page 6 9. If a flat trim has been supplied, attach it to the fire flange by means of the magnets. Large coals (7) Back ceramic Small coals (2) L.H. Pad R.H. pad L.H. front ceramic Fig. 4 Placing the ceramics & loose coals R.H. front ceramic Flaire Issue 1.3 29/06/01 Page 6 of 11...
  • Page 7 8. Fit the front fret by hooking the support lugs at each end through the slots in the front casing (if using a Straxgas fret), or place an alternative front fret in front of the burner. Note: If a fret from another manufacturer is being used, it must comply with the minimum free area requirements of Fig.
  • Page 8: Instruct The User

    Examine the coals and ceramic blocks for signs of excessive cracking and replace if necessary. Handle the ceramic components with care. Dust off any soot or deposits with a soft brush. Do not vacuum clean. Flaire Issue 1.3 29/06/01 Page 8 of 11...
  • Page 9: Replacement Of Parts

    2. Pull off the control knob on the upper right hand side of the case if fitted. Slacken the two screws underneath the canopy, and slide the canopy off. Remove the 2 screws securing the front casing (one each side, near the bottom) and carefully remove the Flaire Issue 1.3 29/06/01 Page 9 of 11...
  • Page 10: Spare Parts

    Tap with piezo for low level version BV50000 Oxypilot assembly BA50004 Injector BI31000 Back ceramic BC11715 Front ceramic - set of 2 BC11716 Side ceramics L.H. & R.H. BC11717 Set of 9 loose coals BC50009 Flaire Issue 1.3 29/06/01 Page 10 of 11...
  • Page 11 NOTE: No liability can be accepted unless this product has been installed and operated strictly in accordance with these manufacturer's instructions U.K. Registered Design 2040268. British Patent Application 9414887.1 Design right reserved © Legge Fabheat Ltd. Flaire Issue 1.3 29/06/01 Page 11 of 11...

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