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MODEL BR517R ( G . C . 3 2 - 0 3 2 - 1 1 ) R e a r F a n F l u e d I n s e t G a s F i r e with LINCOLN Front...
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Republic of Ireland (IE) only. This Installer Guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be installed and maintained. If further information is required our Wonderfire service department will be pleased to help. Please phone us on 0121 386 6203...
Page Appliance data General installation requirements Contents of pack Preparing appliance for installation Wall preparation • General • Brick etc. building. Appliance in front of wall • Brick etc. building. Appliance recessed in wall • Timber frame building. Appliance in front of wall Electrical installation Installing appliance Electrical tests...
P A R T 1 : A P P L I A N C E D A T A This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner back wall and gaskets containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
P A R T 2 : G E N E R A L I N S T A L L A T I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S The installation must be in accordance with these instructions. For the user’s protection, in the United Kingdom it is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
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2.4This appliance must be mounted with a non-combustible hearth (n.b conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The fire box and fan box must be mounted on a non-combustible surface. The hearth must project at least 345mm forward of the convection box front and be at least 620mm wide (See illustrations in “wall preparation”...
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2.12 An extractor fan may only be used in the same room as this appliance, or in any area from which ventilation for the appliance is taken, if it does not affect the safe performance of the appliance. Note the spillage test requirements detailed further on in this manual.
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2.14 The flue terminal should be located so that the wind can blow freely across it at all times and where any blockage due to leaves, snow, etc. is unlikely. The minimum allowable distances from the terminal are shown in the following table and figure 2.
P A R T 3 : U N P A C K I N G The pack contains: Burner & convection box unit fitted with front surround and fanned flue unit 1 Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe 1 Ceramic back wall 1 Front base coal 1 Rear base coal 1 Pack of 9 loose coals...
P A R T 4 : P R E P A R I N G A P P L I A N C E F O R I N S T A L L A T I O N 4.1Check ignition spark Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the piezo electric spark ignition system operates satisfactorily.
P A R T 5 : W A L L P R E P A R A T I O N GENERAL 5.1.1 Make sure that the installation will comply with all the relevant requirements in part 2 of this manual. 5.1.2 Attempt to keep the hole sizes as close to the minimum dimensions as possible in order to minimise the sealing required 5.1.3 Make sure that the damp course or any electrical wiring, piping etc in the...
BRICK, STONE ETC. BUILDING. CONVECTION BOX RECESSED INTO WALL (Figure 8) 5.3.1 This installation has the convection box recessed into the wall of the building. The front flanges of the convection box and the appliance metal decorative surround will abut the front surface of the wall.
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5.3.8 The cavity should be sealed where the opening has been cut. We recommend filling fully across the cavity with Rockwool or equivalent to at least 100mm above and each side of the recess opening. Fill at the bottom of the opening to the level of the hearth/fireplace floor.
TIMBER FRAME BUILDING. CONVECTION BOX IN FRONT OF WALL (Figures 9 & 9a) 5.4.1 This installation is for use in timber framed buildings in conjunction with a fire surround having a minimum depth of 127mm (5in.). The maximum possible surround depth will depend on the wall thickness bearing in mind that the terminal must project at least 15mm beyond the external face of the wall to allow the end cover to be removed and refitted...
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3) Insert the box into the opening 4) Mark the securing hole positions on the wall. 5) Remove the box. Drill the wall and insert plugs if necessary. 6) Refit the box. Secure with the screws provided with the kit. 7) Mark the securing hole positions on the wall 8) Seal any gaps between the inside wall surface and the box flanges with a bead of a suitable sealant.
P A R T 7 : A P P L I A N C E I N S T A L L A T I O N 7.1If the gas supply pipe is to enter through the concealed rear or side opening, pierce the relevant grommet (See figure 13).
P A R T 1 0 : T E R M I N A L G U A R D & G A S S U P P L Y I N S T A L L A T I O N 10.1 Fit the weather shield and guard to the back of the flue unit as detailed below (see figures 16 &...
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fully to the “PILOT/IGN” position. A spark should be generated at the pilot while turning. The spark should ignite the pilot. 10.6.6 When pilot ignition has been achieved, keep the control knob depressed for approximately ten seconds to allow the thermocouple probe to warm up and then release it.
P A R T 1 1 : C E R A M I C C O A L S & W A L L I N S T A L L A T I O N 11.1 With its feather 11.4 Install the 9 loose edge at the top, place coals as follows.
P A R T 1 2 : F U L L O P E R A T I N G C H E C K S 12.1 Recheck Control Settings Now that all the ceramic fuel effects are in position, the control operation must be fully rechecked.
This monitoring system must not be adjusted, bypassed or put out of operation. This monitoring system, or any of its parts, must only be exchanged using Wonderfire authorised parts.
P A R T 1 3 : F I N A L R E V I E W 13.1 Install the cast iron firefront – (See part 9 of this installer guide) 13.2 Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation.
P A R T 1 4 : S E R V I C I N G & P A R T S R E P L A C E M E N T • Always turn off the gas and isolate the electric supply before commencing any servicing and make sure that the appliance is cold.
plaques firmly to the left squeezing the centre section of the combination gasket between the two plaques. Any gap should be between the right side of the plaque and the right side retaining flange. 14.1.7 Fit the front and rear plaque clamping strips. Make sure that the plaques are as far to the left as possible.
14.4 To Completely Remove The Burner Unit 14.4.1 Remove the ceramics and front surround, disconnect the appliance and detach the burner unit from the convection box as sections 14.3.1 to 14.3.4 14.4.2 Detach the burner wiring loom connection at the right side of the burner (see figure 29).
14.9 To Gain Access to the Electrical Control Components 14.9.1 Remove the burner unit - See section 14.4. 14.9.2 Detach the control unit from the convection box left side flange by removing two screws (see figure 31). Carefully pull the unit slightly forward. 14.9.3 Detach the fan wiring loom connection.
14.12 To Remove the Fan 14.12.1 Remove the terminal guard by detaching two screws and washers (figure 36). 14.12.2 Detach the weather shield and flue box end plate by removing two screws (figure 37). 14.12.3 Disconnect the wiring loom connector inside the top right of the flue box (figure 38).
S H O R T L I S T O F S P A R E S Key No. Description Part No. Air pressure switch 560969 Electrics control unit 559709 Injector Bray cat 18 size 360 - For Natural Gas Appliances 541609 Injector Bray cat 18 size 170 - For Propane Appliances 571709...
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All Wonderfire appliances are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards. All Wonderfire appliances are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence under the BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute.
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