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BFM Europe Passion Series Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions

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CONVENTIONAL FLUE LOG EFFECT GAS FIRE
Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions
Hand these instructions to the user
Model No's BLBL**MN, BLBL**RN & BLBL**TN are only for use on
Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
Model No. BLBL**RP, is only for use on Propane Gas (G31) at a
supply pressure of 37 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
** denotes cosmetic variant

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  • Page 1 Passion CONVENTIONAL FLUE LOG EFFECT GAS FIRE Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions Hand these instructions to the user Model No’s BLBL**MN, BLBL**RN & BLBL**TN are only for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E. Model No.
  • Page 2 Information Requirements for Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 Model Identifier BLBL**MN, BLBL**RN  BLBL**RP & BLBL**TN Indirect Heating Functionality Direct Heat Output 4.0kW 3.6kW Indirect Heat Output Not Applicable Not Applicable Fuel Natural Gas Propane Gas (G20) (G31) NOx Emissions 130mg/kWh 130mg/kWh Nominal Heat Output 4.0kW 3.6kW...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Section 1 Information and Requirements PAGE Appliance Information Conditions of Installation Flue and chimney suitability Fireplace / surround suitability Shelf position Chimney inspection Fire place opening / catchment space Chair bricks Metal flue boxes Spillage monitoring system Section 2 Installation of Fire Unpacking the fire Installing the fire box...

  • Page 4: Information And Requirements

    23.0kg Gas Connection : 8mm compression Electronic Fire Control Fig. 1 Remote & Manual Model Control Models Remote & Manual Control Models Electronic Fire Control Model This appliance is manufactured by :- BFM Europe Ltd, Trentham Lakes, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4TJ.

  • Page 5: Conditions Of Installation

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION 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.

  • Page 6: Fireplace / Surround Suitability

    FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY The fire must must not be installed directly onto carpet or other combustible floor materials. The fire must only be installed on a hearth it must not be installed directly onto carpet or other combustible floor materials. The fire is suitable for fitting to non-combustible fire place surrounds and proprietary fire place surrounds with a temperature rating of at least 150 degrees celcius (Class “O”).

  • Page 7: Fire Place Opening / Catchment Space

    A spillage test must always be carried out during commissioning of the appliance. FIRE PLACE OPENING 1.6.1 Fireplace Opening The front opening of the fire place must be between 400mm and 450mm wide, between 550mm and 580mm high and minimum depth in accordance with BS 5871-2 and as detailed overpage.

  • Page 8: Chair Bricks

    Table A - Installation Depth Requirements for BFM Fires Passion being installed into a brick built chimney, requiring 12.0 litres of debris collection volume (figure 3). Opening Width (mm) Minimum Depth Required (mm) - mounting face to rear face of chimney 400mm 308mm (283mm EFC models) 410mm...

  • Page 9: Spillage Monitoring System

    SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM This appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing spillage monitoring system in the form of an oxygen sensing burner. This is designed to shut the fire off in the event of a partial or complete blockage of the flue causing a build up of combustion products in the room in which the fire is operated.

  • Page 10: Installation Of Fire

    SECTION 2 INSTALLATION OF FIRE UNPACKING THE FIRE Carefully lift the fire out of the carton. Remove the loose item packaging, check the contents as listed below :- NOTE : DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THE GLASS PANEL IS BROKEN OR NOT SECURELY FIXED TO THE FIREBOX.
  • Page 11 2.2.1 The following installation process applies to all model variants :- Remove the burner heat shield from the front of the firebox by removing the two screws. Remove the left and right hand side trims, also held in position by two screws as shown below in figure 4. Take care not to allow the glass panel to fall forwards under its own weight.
  • Page 12 2.2.3 Store the glass panel in a safe place. 2.2.4 Re-assemble in reverse order when re-fitting the glass panel. 2.2.5 DO NOT OPERATE THE FIRE WITHOUT THE GLASS PANEL IN POSITION OR NOT CORRECTLY LOCATED.
  • Page 13 2.2.6 Remove the burner. To allow burner removal, removal of the ceramic support panel is recommended to allow better access. Remove the ceramic support via the 4 off retaining screws as shown below in figure 6. Fig. 6 Four off ceramic support retaining screws 2.2.7...
  • Page 14 2.2.8 The gas supply can be routed into the fire from the rear left, see figure 8 below for dimensional information regarding position and route of gas supply pipe. Fig. 8 Gas supply route...
  • Page 15 2.2.9 Store the removed burner components in a safe position. 2.2.10 The gas connection to the appliance should be made to the isolating / inlet elbow using 8mm rigid tubing. There must be no soldered joints within the firebox. 2.2.11 Ensure that the hearth (if fitted) is protected from damage and carefully lift the fire box into the fire opening, then slide it back into position.
  • Page 16 2.2.14 Uncoil the two fire fixing cables and thread one end of each of the cables through one of the two cable holes on each side of the rear brackets on the firebox 2.2.15 Position the fire carefully on the (protected) surface of the hearth and reach into the fire opening.

  • Page 17: Gas Tightness And Inlet Pressure

    GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE 2.3.1 Remove the pressure test point screw from the inlet elbow and fit a manometer. 2.3.2 Turn on the main gas supply and carry out a gas tightness test. 2.3.3 See section 3.3 (remote models), section 3.6 (electronic fire control models) or section 3.7 (manual control models) for full details of the operating method for the fire.

  • Page 18: Fitting The Log Fuelbed

    FITTING THE FUEL-BED LOGSET 3.1.1 Place a single, thin, even layer of vermiculite into the burner tray as shown below in figure 10. Ensure that the layer of vermiculite is evenly distributed in the fuel-bed tray. Remove any vermiculite from the pilot aperture as indicated by the arrows in figure 10. The burner can be removed if necessary so any vermiculite can be removed from below the burner tray.
  • Page 19 3.1.3 Place log “B” onto log “A” using the locating lug on log “A” as a guide for correct placement as shown below in figure 12. Fig. 12 Log “B” 3.1.4 Place log “C” onto log “A” using the locating plug on log “A” as a guide for correct placement as shown below in figure 13.
  • Page 20 3.1.5 Place log “D” onto log “B” using the locating lug on log “B” as a guide for correct placement as shown below in figure 14. Fig. 14 Log “D” 3.1.9 Re-fit the glass panel in reverse order to that shown in section 2.2.1 & 2.2.2.

  • Page 21: Fitting The Batteries

    FITTING THE BATTERIES (REMOTE CONTROL AND ELECTRONIC FIRE CONTROL MODELS) 3.2.1 The control valve is located at the base of the fire, as shown below in figure 15. Fig. 15 Battery cover location on control valve 3.2.2 Remove the battery compartment cover from the control valve as indicated below in figure 16 and fit the 3 off AA sized alkaline batteries supplied to the control valve unit.

  • Page 22: Operation Of The Fire - Rc Models

    OPERATION OF THE FIRE - REMOTE CONTROL MODELS IMPORTANT : IF THE BURNER IS EXTINGUISHED FOR ANY REASON YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU WAIT A FULL FIVE MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RE-LIGHT THE FIRE. The product is controlled by the remote handset supplied with the fire. 3.3.1 SETTING THE TIME, DATE &...
  • Page 23 Fig. 18 24hr or 12 hr display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings + button - button 3.3.1.4 When the 24hr or 12hr time display option has been chosen and you are ready to confirm the setting you want press the SET button on the handset to progress to setting the day of the week as shown overpage in figure 19.
  • Page 24 Fig. 19 Day of the week Hour and Minute display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings and set the correct time of day. + button - button 3.3.1.7 As shown above in figure 19 the time on the handset can now be set by using the + and - buttons to change the hour to the correct hour then press SET to store and to move to setting the minute.
  • Page 25 Fig. 20 Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings and set the correct time of day. + button - button 3.3.1.9 The control is now ready for use with the burner. 3.3.1.10 If the handset is misplaced you can “page it”...

  • Page 26: Lighting The Fire - Rc Models

    LIGHTING THE FIRE - REMOTE CONTROL MODELS 3.4.1 Ensure valve power isolation switch is in the on position - see figure 16 and that the time, date & temperature display settings as shown in section 3.3 have been completed. Hold the handset with one hand ensuring your hand is wrapped around the back and that your hand is in contact with both sides of the handset.
  • Page 27 Fig. 22 - “PILOT” displayed “PILOT” displayed on handset during ignition sequence (typically takes two seconds) Fig. 23 - “MAX” & large flame symbol displayed “MAX FLAME” displayed on handset when burner is lit to maximum rate...
  • Page 28 LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE - REMOTE CONTROL MODELS  (CONTINUED) 3.4.3 To decrease the heat input level of the burner hold the handset as described in section 3.4.1 to unlock the keypad then press and release the - button. Pressing and releasing the - button will lower the heat input level one step at a time.

  • Page 29: Advanced Settings Of Remote Control

    3.4.6 If you are not intending to use the fire for a long period (i.e. over the summer months) the battery life can be extended by turning off the valve power switch, see section 3.2.3 3.4.7 In the event of loss of the remote handset, as a backup the fire can be turned off by manually via the on/off switch on the valve located at the base of the fire, see section 5.7 3.4.8...
  • Page 30 Fig. 25 MAN & Zzz symbols flashing illuminated Press mode button to scroll through to MAN & Zzz symbols, then press and release the set button to put the control into the manual snooze mode. 3.5.1.6 Pressing the set button again will now show you the snooze time period remaining.
  • Page 31 Fig. 26 Handset showing snooze time period remaining, this can be adjusted from 1 minute to 4:00 hrs by using the + & - buttons on the handset as indicated + button - button 3.5.1.8 To adjust the snooze period use the + and - buttons to increase or decrease the snooze period for any period between 1 minute and 4:00 hours.
  • Page 32 3.5.2 Thermostatic mode PLEASE NOTE : Thermostatic mode of this fire will only allow regulation of the room temperature by the fire when it has been already lit via manual operation of the handset. It will not allow the fire to light automatically due to low ambient room temperature and should therefore not be relied upon for frost protection purposes.
  • Page 33 3.5.2.4 If at any time the power button is operated during thermostat mode the control will cancel any thermostat operation and return the control to manual mode. IMPORTANT NOTE : Thermostat mode will not light the fire 3.5.2.5 automatically and will only regulate between the maximum and minimum burner setting.

  • Page 34: Operation Of The Fire - Efc Models

    OPERATING THE FIRE - ELECTRONIC FIRE CONTROL  MODELS. 3.6.1 To light the fire using the EFC switch press and hold the power button continuously until the red light illuminates next to the operation symbol (this typically takes two seconds). As the red light illuminates release immediately the power button.

  • Page 35: Operation Of The Fire - Mc Models

    3.6.5 If you are not intending to use the fire for a long period (i.e. over the summer months) the battery life can be extended by sliding the power isolator switch to the left (to the “0” position away from the “1” position) on the valve itself, which is located behind the ashpan cover on the fire.

  • Page 36: Checking For Clearance Of Combustion Products

    CHECKING FOR CLEARANCE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS 3.8.1 Close all doors and windows in the room. 3.8.2 Light the fire and allow to run for approximately 5 minutes on high position. 3.8.3 After approximately 5 minutes hold a smoke match just inside and below the centre of the lower front edge of the top of the fire, as shown below in figure 29.

  • Page 37: Removal / Re-Fitting The Restrictor Baffle

    REMOVING / RE-FITTING THE FLUE RESTRICTOR BAFFLE 3.9.1 The restrictor baffle is secured with 2 off screws to the internal roof of the combustion chamber. 3.9.2 Remove the glass panel as detailed in section 2.2.1 / 2.2.2 and unscrew or re-fit the baffle from the internal roof of the combustion chamber as shown below in figure 30.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Servicing Notes Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered engineer. This is a condition of the guarantee schemes. The service should include visually checking the chimney and fire opening for accumulations of debris and a smoke test to check for a positive up-draught in the chimney.

  • Page 39: Removal Of The Oxypilot

    Removing the Oxy-Pilot. Note : Because this appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing ‘Oxy- Pilot’ it is not possible to replace the thermocouple separately, because the thermocouple position is factory set to a tight tolerance. Any replacement of parts on the pilot requires a complete new pilot assembly. 4.3.1 Prepare work area (lay down dust sheets etc.) 4.3.2...

  • Page 40: Replacing The Battery In The Handset

    Replacing the Batteries in the Handset (RC models only) 4.6.1 Remove and re-fit the new 2 off AA batteries by removing the cover on the back of the handset. Replacing the Batteries in the Fire (RC & EFC models only) 4.7.1 The battery pack location is on the control valve as shown below in figure 31.

  • Page 41: Spare Parts Shortlist

    SPARE PARTS LIST B-160780 RC gas control valve B-170790 EFC gas control valve B-168970 RC handset B-170510 EFC switch B-170520 EFC switch cable B-1002500 MC gas control valve B-180090 ERTA PG-82-330/2 ODS pilot assy (RC/EFC NG models) B-182470 ERTA PG-82-770/2 ODS pilot assy (MC NG models) B-1006142 ERTA PG-82-350/2 ODS pilot assy (RC LPG models) B-182570 Burner injector Cat 82 size 340 (RC/EFC NG models) B-1002716...

  • Page 42: Conditions Of Installation

    The Model number of this appliance is as stated on the rating plate affixed to the base panel of the fire and the appliance is manufactured by:- BFM Europe Ltd Trentham Lakes Stoke on Trent...

  • Page 43: About Your New Fire

    ABOUT YOUR NEW PASSION GAS FIRE The BFM Fires “Passion” log effect gas fire incorporates a unique and highly developed fuel bed which gives the realism of a loose log layout combined with realistic flames and glow. The use of durable ceramic material in the construction of the fuelbed components ensures long and trouble free operation.

  • Page 44: Operating The Fire - Rc Models

    OPERATING THE FIRE AND USER CONTROLS (RC MODELS) 5.3.1 Ensure valve power isolation switch is in the on position - see figure 6 Hold the handset with one hand ensuring your hand is wrapped around the back and that your hand is in contact with both sides of the handset. The green light of the “unlock”...
  • Page 45 Fig. 2 - “PILOT” displayed “PILOT” displayed on handset during ignition sequence (typically takes two seconds) Fig. 3 - “MAX” & large flame symbol displayed “MAX FLAME” displayed on handset when burner is lit to maximum rate...
  • Page 46 OPERATING THE FIRE AND USER CONTROLS (CONTINUED) 5.3.3 To decrease the heat input level of the burner hold the handset as described in section 5.3.1 to unlock the keypad then press and release the - button. Pressing and releasing the - button will lower the heat input level one step at a time.
  • Page 47 5.3.6 If you are not intending to use the fire for a long period (i.e. over the summer months) the battery life can be extended by disconnecting the battery pack from the valve, see section 5.7.5 5.3.7 In the event of loss of the remote handset, as a backup the fire can be turned off by pressing the on/off switch located below the grill at the base of the fire.

  • Page 48: Changing The Batteries In Handset And In The Fire

    CHANGING THE BATTERIES 5.4.1 Changing the batteries in the handset 5.4.2 CHANGING THE BATTERIES IN THE FIRE 5.4.2.1 The battery pack is located as shown below in figure 5. Fig. 5 Battery cover location on control valve in base of fire 5.4.2.2 Remove the battery compartment cover from the control valve as indicated above in figure 5 and fit the 3 off AA sized alkaline batteries...

  • Page 49: Setting The Time, Date And Temperature On The Remote Handset

    SETTING THE TIME, DATE & TEMPERATURE ON THE REMOTE HANDSET 5.5.1 Fit the 2 off AA batteries to the handset by removing the cover on the rear of the handset and inserting the batteries, ensure the correct +/- polarity is observed. Following insertion of the batteries the screen displayed will be as shown below in figure 6.
  • Page 50 Fig. 7 24hr or 12 hr display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings + button - button 5.5.4 When the 24hr or 12hr time display option has been chosen and you are ready to confirm the setting you want press the SET button on the handset to progress to setting the day of the week as shown overpage in figure 8.
  • Page 51 Fig. 8 Hour and Minute display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings and set the correct time of day. + button - button 5.5.7 As shown above in figure 8 the time on the handset can now be set by using the + and - buttons to change the hour to the correct hour then press SET to store and to move to setting the minute.
  • Page 52 Fig. 9 Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings and set the correct time of day. + button - button 5.5.9 The control is now ready for use with the burner. 5.5.10 If the handset is misplaced you can “page it”...

  • Page 53: Advanced Settings Of The Remote Control

    ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 5.6.1 Snooze mode in manual operation 5.6.1.1 Snooze mode is a time period which can be set which will turn the fire automatically off after a certain time period has elapsed. 5.6.1.2 Hold the handset with one hand ensuring your hand is wrapped around the back and that your hand is in contact with both sides of the handset.
  • Page 54 5.6.1.6 Pressing the set button again will now show you the snooze time period remaining. The snooze time period can be adjusted by pressing the + or - buttons on the handset. This time period can be set ranging from 1 minute to 4:00 hours.
  • Page 55 5.6.2 THERMOSTATIC MODE PLEASE NOTE : Thermostatic mode of this fire will only allow regulation of the room temperature by the fire when it has been already lit via manual operation of the handset. It will not allow the fire to light automatically due to low ambient room temperature and should therefore not be relied upon for frost protection purposes.
  • Page 56 5.6.2.4 If at any time the power button is operated during thermostat mode the control will cancel any thermostat operation and return the control to manual mode. 5.6.2.5 IMPORTANT NOTE : Thermostat mode will not light the fire automatically and will only regulate between the maximum and minimum burner setting.

  • Page 57: Operating The Fire - Efc Models

    OPERATING THE FIRE - ELECTRONIC FIRE CONTROL  MODELS. 5.7.1 To light the fire using the EFC switch press and hold the power button continuously until the red light illuminates next to the operation symbol (this typically takes two seconds). As the red light illuminates release immediately the power button.
  • Page 58 5.7.5 If you are not intending to use the fire for a long period (i.e. over the summer months) the battery life can be extended by sliding the power isolator switch to the left (to the “0” position away from the “1” position) on the valve itself, which is located behind the ashpan cover on the fire.

  • Page 59: Manual Operation Of The Fire - Rc & Efc Models

    MANUAL OPERATION OF THE FIRE - RC & EFC MODELS 5.8.1 These products can therefore be operated manually should the need arise. The control valve is located at the base of the fire as shown below in figure 14. Fig. 14 Battery cover location on control valve in base of fire 5.8.2 Ensure that the power isolation switch is in position “1”...

  • Page 60: Operating The Fire - Mc Models

    OPERATING THE FIRE - MANUAL CONTROL MODELS The controls are located behind the ashpan cover which is situated behind the Ashpan / Fender. The controls, comprise a control valve to adjust the gas flow and a push button piezo igniter. To light the fire proceed as follows:- 5.9.1 Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position marked pilot.

  • Page 61: Cleaning Instructions

    5.10 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Before attempting any cleaning operation ensure that the fire has been allowed to fully cool. 5.10.1 Cleaning the metal painted parts / optional trim These metal painted parts should only be cleaned using a clean, damp cloth. Abrasive cleaners, chemical cleaning agents or any type of polish must never be used as damage to the finish may result.

  • Page 62: Removal / Re-Fitting The Glass Panel

    5.11 REMOVING / REPLACING THE GLASS PANEL 5.11.1 Remove the burner heat shield from the front of the firebox by removing the two screws. Remove the left and right hand side trims, also held in position by two screws as shown below in figure 16. Take care not to allow the glass panel to fall forwards under its own weight.

  • Page 63: Removal / Replacement Of The Fuelbed

    5.12 REMOVAL & RE-FITTING THE FUEL-BED LOGSET 5.12.1 Place a single, thin, even layer of vermiculite into the burner tray as shown below in figure 18. Ensure that the layer of vermiculite is evenly distributed in the fuel-bed tray. Remove any vermiculite from the pilot aperture as indicated in figure 18.
  • Page 64 5.12.3 Place log “B” onto log “A” using the locating lug on log “A” as a guide for correct placement as shown below in figure 20. Fig. 20 Log “B” 5.12.4 Place log “C” onto log “A” using the locating plug on log “A” as a guide for correct placement as shown below in figure 21.
  • Page 65 5.12.5 Place log “D” onto log “B” using the locating lug on log “B” as a guide for correct placement as shown below in figure 22. Fig. 22 Log “D” 5.12.6 Re-fit the glass panel in reverse order to that shown in section 5.9 Warning : Use only the logs supplied with the fire.

  • Page 66: User Replaceable Parts

    5.13 USER REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST B-182180 Standard glass panel B-1003891 Non reflective glass panel B-1000164 Complete log set B-1000166 Log “A” only B-1000169 Log “B” only B-1000171 Log “C” only B-1000173 Log “D” only B-120070 Embaglow CV-107116 Bag of vermiculite...
  • Page 67 PLEASE ENSURE THIS ADVICE IS FOLLOWED TO AVOID BEING CHARGED FOR A SERVICE CALL AS A RESULT OF BATTERIES REQUIRING TO BE CHANGED. Part No. B-1002700 Issue 7 BFM Europe Ltd. Trentham Lakes Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www.bfm-europe.com...

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