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Real Flame ELEMENT 1200 Installation & Operating Manual

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ELEMENT FL ME EFFECT SP CE HE TER
XLC FLUE CONFIGUR TIONS
POLYPROPYLENE FLUE
INST LL TION & OPER TING M NU L
The Real Flame Element space heater is suitable to be installed into a
masonry fireplace or in a frame out installation. Designed to operate on
Natural gas, LPG and ULPG gas.
Approval no.GMK 10441
VERSION 4

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  • Page 1 POLYPROPYLENE FLUE INST LL TION & OPER TING M NU L The Real Flame Element space heater is suitable to be installed into a masonry fireplace or in a frame out installation. Designed to operate on Natural gas, LPG and ULPG gas.
  • Page 2 (www.realflame.com.au) or completing and mailing the attached registration card within 30 days of purchase of your Real Flame Gas Burner (or, if the Real Flame Gas Burner is fitted to a new home, within 30 days of the date of settlement of purchase of such new home).
  • Page 3 W RNING The Element space heater has a primary safety glass fitted in front of the glass door. This safety glass is fitted to this appliance to reduce the risk of injury from burns and at no time should this glass be permanently removed.
  • Page 4 Installation instructions ...................6 Timber Frame Installation ..................38 Trims ........................41 Commissioning procedure ..................42 Media Installation....................42 Operation - User Instructions................46 Flue Termination (Cowls) ..................47 Remote Control Operating Guide .................48 Troubleshooting ....................53 Wiring Diagram .....................54 Conversion details ....................55 Parts List.......................65 Real Flame contact information ................68...
  • Page 5 (Affixed to the base of the unit for reference to gas pressure & consumption) D T PL TE MODEL ELEMENT 1200 INJECTOR SIZE N.G.C. (Mj/hr) GAS TYPE Natural Gas 3 X 2.25mm 0.85kPa High / 0.55kPa Low 37 High/29 Low 3 X 0.95mm...
  • Page 6 ELEMENT ST ND RD 5M - 13.5M - W LL MOUNTED F N...
  • Page 7 INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS LOC TION Select a location where the fire can be supervised during operation. An electrical isolation switch must be fitted at the appliance or on an adjacent wall to allow for emergency shutdown and maintaince. Installation must meet Australian gas code AS/NZS5601.1-2013. INST LL TION CLE R NCES –...
  • Page 8 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS FLUE TERMIN TION LOC TION This section is used to determine where your flue termination will be located. • Flue terminations shall not be recessed in walls or sidings. • EXTREMELY IMPORT NT: In heavy snow areas take extra care to prevent blocking flue termination with snow removal equipment.
  • Page 9 (continued) POLY PRO GENER L INST LL TION REQUIREMENTS Joint Connections Verify the gasket is seated evenly inside the groove in the female end. For PP/Metal pipe with a locking tab, slide locking band on male pipe section. Insert locking tab into locking band recess, rotate button away from locking band clasp, insert pipe sections, push lock band clamp downward into socket, disengage socket/tab 1/4˝...
  • Page 10 (continued) POLY PRO GENER L INST LL TION REQUIREMENTS Vertical Concentric Locate penetration. Cut hole in roof. Cut hole in ceiling above appliance. Cut hole(s) big enough for pipe in all ceilings above appliance if installing in a multi storey installation.
  • Page 11 ELEMENT ST ND RD 5M - 13.5M - W LL MOUNTED F N...
  • Page 12 SETUP WITH EXTERN L W LL MOUNTED F N TERMIN L Maximum 13.5m flue length Instructions are in 3 sections 3. Intake pipe connection 4. Flue exhaust connections 5. Wall mount controller setup NOTE – A MINIMUM OF 3 DEG. DRAINAGE FALL MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE POLY PRO FLUE.
  • Page 13 (continued) SETUP WITH EXTERN L W LL MOUNTED F N TERMIN L IMPORT NT INST LL TION NOTES · Flexi flue must be fully extended to length. 5m for exhaust flue and 2 x 7m for inlet. · 5m of flexi flue on the exhaust side MUST be used before prior to converting to polypropylene. Failure to do this will result in appliance shutdown.
  • Page 14 INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Intake pipe connection to appliance Flexi flue is provided for air intake. A maximum of 2 x 7m lengths can be used. Cut tube to length where required. Ensure ends are burr free and round, test fit flue will slide over connection.
  • Page 15 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Slide flue onto connection spigot fully. Tighten clamp fully. Wipe excess silicon, visually check connection to ensure connection is fully sealed. Intake pipe joiner connection Ensure ends are burr free and round, test fit flue will slide over connection joiner.
  • Page 16 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Intake pipe joiner connection (continued) Apply an 8mm silicon bead fully around the inside of the flue ends. Fit flue clamp over flue ends (loosely). Slide each flue halfway onto connection joiner. Tighten clamp fully. Wipe excess silicon, visually check connection to ensure connection is fully sealed.
  • Page 17 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Intake connection to wall mounted fan terminal (continued) Locate wall mounting bracket into position and affix to wall. Assemble spigot connection plate assembly to wall mounting bracket. (4 screws)
  • Page 18 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Flue exhaust connections - Inlet connection to appliance Note: The full 5m of flexi flue must be used. Fully extend the 5m aluminium flexi flue. NOTE FULL LENGTH MUST BE USED. Ensure ends are burr free and round, test fit flue will slide over connection.
  • Page 19 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS luminium to Poly Pro flue connection Note: A total of 5m of aluminium flexi flue must be used prior to the joiner. Failure to do this will result in appliance shutdown. ALUMINIUM TO POLY PRO JOINER FLUE PIPE 75mm ALUMINIUM FLEXIBLE FLUE RUN 5m WITH UPTO 4 BENDS...
  • Page 20 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Poly Pro to Poly Pro flue connection Verify gasket is sitting correctly. Apply a light soapy water film to the gasket and tube end. Insert pipe fully into end fitting, Pipe will push in smoothly and evenly, should this not occur remove pipe and reseat gasket.
  • Page 21 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Poly Pro to wall mounted fan module connection Ensure mounting plate is affixed to wall bracket. Verify gasket is sitting correctly in condensate drain connection. Apply a light soapy water film to the gasket and the tube end.
  • Page 22 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Remove wall mount plate from flue connection plate. Push connection plate into approximate position. Locate wall mounting bracket into position and affix to wall.
  • Page 23 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Assemble spigot connection plate assembly to wall mounting bracket. (4 screws) Feed power cable through bottom area of bracket. Assemble main body assembly onto wall mounting bracket, feed power cable through grommet hole prior to fitting. (refit 5 screws as shown and tighten) Main body assembly must sit flush up against the mounting bracket and seal.
  • Page 24 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Connect power cable connector. Fit cable clamp to cable. Fit front cover.
  • Page 25 ELEMENT ST ND RD 5M - 13.5M - W LL MOUNTED F N...
  • Page 26 SETUP WITH PPLI NCE MOUNTED F N OR INLINE MOUNTED F N ND W LL TERMIN L Maximum 13.5m flue length Instructions are in 3 sections - Intake pipe connection - Flue exhaust connections - Wall terminal setup NOTE – A MINIMUM OF 3 DEG. DRAINAGE FALL MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE POLY PRO FLUE.
  • Page 27 INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT NT INST LL TION NOTES · Flexi flue must be fully extended to length. 5m for exhaust flue and 2 x 7m for inlet. · 5m of flexi flue on the exhaust side MUST be used before prior to converting to polypropylene.
  • Page 28 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS ir intake pipe - Intake pipe connection to appliance (continued) Flexi flue is in 7m lengths. A maximum of 2 lengths can be used. Apply an 8mm silicon bead fully around the inside of the flue end (heater connection end) Fit flue clamp over flue (loosely).
  • Page 29 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS ir intake pipe - Intake pipe joiner connection (continued) Apply an 8mm thick silicon bead fully around both ends of connector approx. 10mm from the ends. Apply an 8mm silicon bead fully around the inside of the flue ends.
  • Page 30 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS ir intake pipe - Intake connection to wall mounted fan terminal Locate terminal on wall and predrill mounting holes where required. Cut flue inlet tube to length (Flue must extend a minimum of 50mm past the exit face of wall.) It is recommended that the tubes are cut slightly longer and pushed back into wall upon fixing of wall terminal.
  • Page 31 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Flue Exhaust Connections - Connection to fan module at appliance (continued) Note: 5m of flexi flue on the exhaust side MUST be used before prior to converting to polypropylene. Failure to do this will result in appliance shutdown. Apply an 8mm silicon bead fully around the inside of the flue end, both ends.
  • Page 32 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Flue Exhaust Connections - Connection to fan module at appliance (continued) Locate 2nd clamp onto lower connection and tighten clamp fully. Wipe excess silicon, visually check connection to ensure connection is fully sealed. Where fan sits higher, ensure fan assembly is supported on a frame. Where timber framing is used clearances to flue and fan box must be maintained.
  • Page 33 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS fan outlet connection (continued) Flue Exhaust Connections - Fit hot exhaust flue pipe from outlet termination to Slide flue onto connection spigot fully. Tighten clamp fully. Wipe excess silicon, visually check connection to ensure connection is fully sealed. Connect power cable to fan module Flue Exhaust Connections - luminium to Poly Pro flue connection...
  • Page 34 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS luminium to Poly Pro flue connection (continued) Flue Exhaust Connections - Fit flue clamp over flue (loosely). Slide flue onto connection spigot fully. Tighten clamp fully. Wipe excess silicon, visually check connection to ensure connection is fully sealed. Apply soapy water to oring in Poly Pro flue and dampen surface of connector.
  • Page 35 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS Flue Exhaust Connections - Poly Pro to Poly Pro flue connection (continued) Installation Pipe lengths may be cut to length. Use an alternative clamp (PPS-PAC/PPS-LBC) for the connection if a locking tab is removed. • Cut square (not an angle) to the end of the pipe.
  • Page 36 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS W LL TERMIN L WITH CONDENS TE MOUNTING Locate terminal on wall and predrill mounting holes where required. Markout the required penetration area. Cutout the area in wall for the flue pipes and condensate drain. (NOTE - Access to rear of terminal may be required to assemble flue) Where access is not available a single large cutout is required for the flues and the condensate drain.
  • Page 37 (continued) INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS W LL TERMIN L WITH CONDENS TE MOUNTING (continued) Assemble condensate drain and attach to pipe exiting wall. PVC pressure pipe cement must be used. 40mm PVC pipe must be fitted (not shown) to drain to waste Components supplied loose.
  • Page 38 TIMBER FR ME INST LL TION 50mm Trim Only Plaster to run beyond stud and behind trim Frameout Dimensions (in mm) 1420...
  • Page 39 (continued) TIMBER FR ME INST LL TION PPLI NCE MOUNTED FLUE F N (FITTED WITH F N CCESS TRIM) BB Trim only Plaster to run beyond stud and behind trim Frameout Dimensions (in mm) 1420...
  • Page 40 (continued) TIMBER FR ME INST LL TION 18mm Trim 1. Install Element 1200 onto base and connect flue, gas and power. 2. Fit 18mm trim frame. 3. Locate 4 sided flange kit. 4. Remove 18mm frame. 5. Clad wall to flange kit and finish.
  • Page 41 TRIMS 50mm trim 18mm trim flange kit 405 552 1208 1354 18mm low profile trim BB trim (provides access to flue motor)

  • Page 42: Commissioning Procedure

    Do not add extra media, or combine media types. • Only the approved supplied media is to be used. • Refer to Real Flame for technical advice regarding media. • Do not cover pilot area. • Do not overfill with media above the pilot cover level.
  • Page 43 (continued MEDI INST LL TION Coals only • Lay coal media in a random arrangement along the entire length of the burner. • Avoid smothering the burner channel. Apply coals either side of the flame channel. • No more than 4 coals should cover the main flame channel. •...
  • Page 44 (continued) MEDI INST LL TION Logs and Coals • Lay coal media in a random arrangement along the entire length of the burner. • Avoid smothering the burner channel. Apply coals either side of the flame channel. • Ensure media is not heaped in areas, spread evenly along. •...
  • Page 45 Do not add extra media, or combine media types. • Only the approved supplied media is to be used. • Refer to Real Flame for technical advice regarding media. • Do not cover pilot area. • Do not overfill with media above the pilot cover level.
  • Page 46 OPER TION – USER INSTRUCTIONS • Do not operate if you smell gas. Turn appliance off, extinguish any open flame. Contact your installer or a licensed gasfitter. • Do not use if any part of this appliance has been submerged in water. Contact your installer or a qualified service technician.
  • Page 47 ELEMENT 1200 FLUE TERMIN TION (COWLS) Balanced Flue...
  • Page 48 REMOTE CONTROL OPER TING GUIDE The Element 1200 is controlled completely by the use of the remote control; this remote can be used either as a manual operation or an auto operation. • The remote thermostat uses radio frequency to transmit to the gas/fan controller.
  • Page 49 (continued) REMOTE CONTROL OPER TING GUIDE Manual mode Manual mode does not require that the time and day of the week are set. Press the or t button to increase or decrease the temperature desired. utomatic mode The automatic mode allows the temperature to be regulated according to a programmed level and time.
  • Page 50 (continued) REMOTE CONTROL OPER TING GUIDE Programming • Setting the period starting time The hour and AM/PM settings will now flash. To set the P1 starting time, press and release or t button to increase or decrease the hour setting. Press and hold the or t button for 2 seconds or longer to increase or decrease the hour setting by 1 hour every 0.5 seconds.
  • Page 51 Turn of WIFI on device Connect to appliance Addresses - Millec_ID_AP_????? Or RealFlame_ID_AP_????? Goto the Real Flame Thermostat App on the device. Press Manual or Auto mode Manual mode offers on/off control, and operation using temperature control. Auto mode is a 7 day programable thermostat, offering multiple temperature and switching times.
  • Page 52 (continued) WIFI DEVICE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS UTO MODE Auto mode offers a 7 day programable thermostat when activated the fire will automatically operate on/off as per the time and temperature settings. Auto mode will cease operation if the remote control or a device is used in manual model and auto mode is not reactivated.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    IF YOUR FIREPLACE STILL DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY CONSULT YOUR DEALER. ALL SERVICE AND REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORISED AGENCY. ALL SPARE PARTS AND OPTIONAL TRIM FINISHES ARE AVAILABLE FROM REAL FLAME PTY LTD.
  • Page 54 WIRING DI GR M...
  • Page 55 CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS Natural gas / Propane / ULPG. 10mm spanner TOOLS 15mm spanner 16mm Spanner (recommended) or small/medium shifter No2 Phillip head screwdriver Allen key 2.5mmAF Turn appliance and allow to cool. BURNER Turn off gas to appliance Turn off and isolate appliance from electrical supply Remove trim screws (2 off) Remove trim (Slides out)
  • Page 56 (continued) CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS Remove lower access panel. Remove door screws (10 off) Lift off door (Ensure door is cool before attempting) Remove media where fitted. 10/ Remove end cover plate screw and lift out end plate. (LH and RH end)
  • Page 57 (continued) CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 11/ Remove burner fixing screws ( 2 off at ends of burner). 12/ Lift burner up and gently support. 13/ Undo gas connection pipe at end of burner. (15mm and 16mm spanner required)
  • Page 58 (continued) CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 14/ Lift burner out gently. Avoid marking back wall. Keep burner in the flat position until insulation is restrained (Rotating the burner may cause insulation to fall and be damaged. 15/ RECOMMENDED STEP To avoid damage to the insulation apply low tack tape to the burner to restrain the insulation into position.
  • Page 59 (continued) CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 18/ Undo grub screw (Allen key 2.5mm AF). Injector assembly can now be removed. 19/ Remove all injector assemblies. Unscrew injector and replace with correct gas type. 20/ Loosen aeration cap screw approx. ½ turn. Rotate cap until the correct gap is achieved to suit the gas type.
  • Page 60 (continued) CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 21/ Refit injector assembly into aeration cap. 22/ Refit gas pipe and tighten nuts. 23/ Ensure injector assembly is sitting firmly into aeration cap and tighten grub screw. NOTE – ENSURE INJECTOR ASEMBLY IS AIMING CENTRALLY INTO THE AERATION CAP AND TUBE Correct where required.
  • Page 61 (continued) CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS Remove pilot bracket holding screw. PILOT Gently lift pilot assembly up to enable access to pipe fittings. Remove spark lead Remove spark probe (10mm spanner required)
  • Page 62 (continued) CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS Remove pilot pipe fitting from pilot assembly. Remove pilot orifice from pilot or replace whole pilot assembly with correct gas type. Replace pilot orifice with correct gas type. PILOT REFITMENT Refit pilot gas pipe and tighten Refit spark probe and gently tightly Refit spark lead Push pilot assembly down to original position and refit the bracket retaining screw.
  • Page 63 (continued) CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS Check all wires are sitting correctly, flush to front wall. Ensure spark lead is not broken or excessively bent. Ensure lead hole is still sealed. (High temperature silicon is suitable for resealing.) Carefully place burner into firebox, supporting BURNER REFITMENT LH end of the burner.
  • Page 64 (continued) CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS Fit manometer to appliance. Start appliance and check for gas leaks in lower area and in firebox. Adjust high and low burner pressures to the dataplate. (The appliance must operate for 3minutes before high pressure setting can be obtained).
  • Page 65 P RTS LIST Valve SIT Pilot assembly Natural gas SIT Pilot assembly Propane Injector Natural gas Injector LPG - ULPG Millennium receiver (Element) Millennium remote control (Element) Sit Ignition pack / gas control...
  • Page 68 GLEN DIMPLEX AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ABN 69 118 275 460 Head Office/Factory/Showroom 1340 Ferntree Gully Rd. Scoresby Vic 3179 Ph: (03) 8706 2000 Fax: (03) 8706 2001 E-mail: info@realflame.com.au Richmond - VIC Showroom 300 Swan St. Richmond Vic 3121 Ph: (03) 9428 4443 Fax: (03) 9428 4445 Dandenong - VIC Showroom 3/328 South Gippsland Highway, Dandenong South Vic 3164...

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