Aurora Archer IS1200 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Aurora Archer IS1200 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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Effective May 2019
Certification No. GMK10519
Australian Patent
PN 200110001S
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Models: IS1200 & IS1500
Serial Number:
B.D. Number:
PLEASE KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Aurora
CLIMATE SYSTEMS
A.B.N. 43 108 083 987

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  • Page 1 Effective May 2019 Certification No. GMK10519 Australian Patent PN 200110001S INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: IS1200 & IS1500 Serial Number: B.D. Number: PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Aurora CLIMATE SYSTEMS A.B.N. 43 108 083 987...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY LABEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To The New Owner Automatic Humidifier Operation Safety Labels Operating Instructions Checklist Start up and Adjustments INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fan Operation Shutdown Instructions Specifications Manual Lighting Instructions General Safety Information Remote Instructions Clearances to Combustibles Paint Curing - First Firing Gas Connection Unit Operating Faults...
  • Page 3: To The New Owner

    Installation Manual, or by a non qualified gas fitter / installer. To do so will void the warranty. It is policy of Aurora Climate Systems that should a fault develop in the Archer Gas Log Space Heater during its warranty period, Aurora will repair the appliance in accordance with its warranty policy. However we wish to advise that should the Archer Gas Log Space Heater develop a fault in its operation because the product was not installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and instructions, or if the product was not installed...
  • Page 4: Safety Labels

    Note: If this appliance is installed by a licensed gas fitter who is not familiar on the installation of the heater, we recommend that prior to installing the appliance the installer contact Aurora to obtain further advice on the installation of the product. FOR YOUR SAFETY...
  • Page 5 2 Meter flex standard 3 Pin Plug Note: In case of power cord damage, replace only with Archer special cord set, obtainable from your Archer Dealer or direct from Aurora Climate Systems. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE BEFORE READING TH E...
  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL NO. IS1200...
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL NO. IS1200 CO-AXIAL FLUE CONFIGURATION SINGLE FLUE CONFIGURATION 1 Co-Axial Manifold Flue Starter 65mm 2 Electric Cord 3 1/2” BSP Gas Connection (Inside) 4 Air Inlet 5 Air Inlet Spacer 6 Flue Exit Point 7 Single Flue Adaptor 8 Single Flexi Flue (suit 40mm pipe)
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL NO. IS1500...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL NO. IS1500 CO-AXIAL FLUE CONFIGURATION SINGLE FLUE CONFIGURATION 1 Co-Axial Manifold Flue Starter 65mm 2 Electric Cord 3 1/2” BSP Gas Connection (Inside) 4 Air Inlet 5 Air Inlet Spacer 6 Flue Exit Point 7 Single Flue Adaptor 8 Single Flexi Flue (suit 40mm pipe)
  • Page 10: General Safety Information

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS/ REQUIREMENTS GENERAL SAFETY INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION This installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with AS/NZSG 5601.1 Provide adequate clearances around the product for servicing and ensure there are no obstructions to the combustion air intake situated at the back of the heater.
  • Page 11: Clearances To Combustibles

    15mm Note: The Archer Gas Space Heater has been tested and approved for zero clearance to combustible materials. Aurora Climate Systems recommends that clearances as listed above should be maintained to allow for removal of the product for servicing. These clearances must be maintained to allow combustion air to enter the...
  • Page 12: Gas Connection

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS CONNECTION (Line Supply) The gas connection is 1/2” BSP supplied in heater. GAS SUPPLY LINE TO HEATER Remove the 2 screws on top L/H front side panel and lift out side panel. Remove rubber grommet from back panel of heater and insert 1/2” copper gas supply line through the back panel of heater.
  • Page 13: Gas Pressure Adjustment

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 843/845 OUTLET PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT All adjustments must be made on the basis of the specific characteristics of the appliance. Check inlet and outlet pressure using the pressure test points provided. After testing, carefully seal test points with the provided screws. Recommended torque: 1.0 Nm.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LOG SET PLACEMENT — IS1200 REAR LEFT LOG LEFT CROSS OVER LOG RIGHT CROSS OVER LOG LEFT FRONT LOG REAR RIGHT LOG CENTRE FRONT LOG RIGHT FRONT LOG FAR LEFT CROSS OVER LOG FAR RIGHT CROSS OVER LOG CENTRE CROSS OVER LOG Installers—Please Note LOG SETTINGS...
  • Page 15: Log Installation

    LOG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove main front door by unlocking two door latches located at bottom of firebox see picture below. Door latch Door latch Unhinge the door from the slots located at the top of the firebox by lifting the door upwards.
  • Page 16 LOGS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REAR LEFT LOG LEFT CROSS OVER LOG RIGHT CROSS OVER LOG LEFT FRONT LOG REAR RIGHT LOG...
  • Page 17 LOGS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CENTRE FRONT LOG RIGHT FRONT LOG FAR LEFT CROSS OVER LOG FAR RIGHT CROSS OVER LOG CENTRE CROSS OVER LOG...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LOG SET PLACEMENT — IS1500 REAR CENTRE LOG LEFT CROSS OVER LOG RIGHT CROSS OVER LOG RIGHT REAR LOG CENTRE FRONT LOG RIGHT FRONT LOG LEFT FRONT LOG FAR RIGHT CROSS OVER LOG FAR LEFT CROSS OVER LOG CENTRE CROSS OVER LOG Install the logs one by one, in the order shown above.
  • Page 19: Door Fitting

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Door Fitting Door Latch Door Latch Door Fitment: Fit main door by lifting door and fit two tabs on door (1) into the two slots on top of louver (2) when fitting the two tabs into slots ensure that tabs on door frame protrude 2mm above slots.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Bolted surround / Landscape surround - Assembly Hook Tabs Fit 2x M5x8+M5 Nut Note: when fitting side panels, keep them to the outside as much as Fit 2x M5x8+M5 Plunger Receiver's possible. Left side panel Plunges Bottom Door Flap Fit 2x M5x8+M5 Nut Right side panel Door Stop Tab...
  • Page 21: Surround

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Bolted surround / Landscape surround - Fitment Remove 2 self tapping screws from LH/RH side panel. Hang hook tabs over the lip on the top panel on the top front section of the heater Surround Bottom NOTE: INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Bolted surround / Landscape surround - Fitment continued Once the surround is hung on the heater, then line up holes in both side panels and fit the 8Gx12mm screws in place to hold the surround in place. Fit 8Gx12mm Button self tapping screw.
  • Page 23: Door Safety Screen

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Door Safety Screen Installation Hook the top of the guard over the glass screen frame. Lower the bottom of the guard until the magnets contact the glass screen frame screen.
  • Page 24: Flueing Requirements

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLUEING REQUIREMENTS Co-Axial Flue Installations Note: This appliance has been approved for co-axial flue application. If the flue (as supplied by the manufacturer) is installed to an external wall or external fireplace. (Refer installation diagrams for Co-Axial Flue Installations on the following pages) Single Flexi Installations Note: This appliance has been approved for single flue pipe installation.
  • Page 25: Single Flue Installation

    SINGLE FLUE KIT FOR ARCHER GAS LOG SPACE HEATER For applications on Flexible Single Flue refer pages 27 to 30. Description Single Flue Adaptor Supplied with heater 40mm ø PVC Pipe 400mm long Supplied with heater 90° PVC Bend Supplied with heater 40mm ø...
  • Page 26: Co Axial Flue Installation

    CO-AXIAL FLUE KIT FOR ARCHER GAS LOG SPACE HEATER For applications refer page 31 and page 32 of this Installation Manual. Description Co-Axial Air inlet & Exhaust - Manifold Starter 40mm ø PVC Pipe 400mm Approx. 65mm ø PVC Pipe 400mm PCV Co-Axial Cowl Use 9 Use 9 self tapping screws provided...
  • Page 27: Installation Diagrams

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Flexible Flue Kit to suit Fireplace Insert Installations STANDARD FLUE KIT SUPPLIED BY AURORA FOR INSERT INSTALLATION (SFA002) Note: Standard 75mm Cowl to fit 40mm ø pipe is also supplied with flue kit. 40mm N.B. Plain Coupling (Supplied with Flue Kit) (38mm I.D.) 50mm Nylaflow Flexible Hose...
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SINGLE FLUE INSTALLATION FOR BUILDING INTO TIMBER STUD WALL Note: Heater must be installed so it is possible to remove it easily for servicing. The heater MUST NOT be installed in a manner which does not allow for removal of the heater to carry out 500mm servicing of heat exchanger...
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fireplace Insert Installation -Using Aurora Flexible Flue Kit SFA002 with Single 40mm PVC Flue Pipe using 75mm cowl Fasten 40mm Flue Pipe with Gas Cowl Supplied bracket to stop flue pipe in flue kit being forced downwards ( Supplied by Installer)
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Internal to External Wall Installation using 40mm ø PVC Flue. Side Wall Installation (Horizontal Single Flue) External Wall Internal Wall PVC COWL 90º Elbow Concrete Slab 40mm PVC Pipe CAUTION: PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW WATER TRAPS TO FORM IN FLUE OR HEATER WILL CEASE TO OPERATE.
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Internal Wall Under Floor Installation using 40mm ø PVC Flue. Internal Wall External Wall 90º Elbow Flue COWL 90º Elbow Note: All flue pipe connections need to be sealed with PVC cement, except Flue Fan Connection. Note: Total installation length in 40mm ø PVC pipe 5100mm with 1 x 90º...
  • Page 32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL FLUE INSTALLATION FOR BUILDING INTO TIMBER STUD WALL Note: Heater must be installed so it is possible to remove it easily for servicing. INSERT MODEL External Wall Application Coaxial Flue The heater MUST NOT be installed in a manner which does not allow for removal of the heater to carry out servicing of heat exchanger...
  • Page 33 INSTALATION INSTRUCTIONS Insert Model - With Co-Axial Flue—Exterior Masonry Fireplace Co axial Flue Pipe up to 1meter long 1/2” BSP Gas Connection Note: Do not use PVC cement to seal flue pipe connections to allow for removal of flue pipe. Incorporate loop in gas connection or use flexible hose for gas connection to allow for removing of appliance from fireplace.
  • Page 34: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 35: Automatic Humidifier Operation

    AUTOMATIC HUMIDIFIER OPERATION Most gas heaters dry out the air in the room. (Remember the bowls of water in front of the old gas heaters?) The Archer has ingeniously solved this problem with an Automatic Humidifier. Gas contains moisture which is normally expelled out the flue or chimney after combustion.
  • Page 36: Operating Instructions Checklist

    Archer Heater. Installers who are not familiar with the installation of this appliance s hould contact Aurora Climate Systems prior to installing the appliance t o avoid creating hazardous operating conditions.
  • Page 37 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKLIST cont... Check and verify that logs are placed correctly as per instructions on Pages 9-10 of this Installation Manual. If logs are incorrectly positioned or placed wrongly it can create a hazardous situation, and in most instances, the heater will not operate correctly.
  • Page 38 START UP AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH REMOTE With main electrical power to the fireplace turned off, install three AAA 1.5V Batteries i nto th e remote. Set up remote per instructions on pages 34-40. After the remote is set up, ensure that the remote is turned on and active.
  • Page 39: Start Up And Adjustments

    START UP AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH REMOTE Sequence of operations 1. Start the fireplace with the remote, or press the display panels “Mode Select” button (figure 49) to start the fireplace manually. The display panel will energize, and the desired flame level will be displayed. 2.
  • Page 40: Fan Operation

    FAN OPERATION The 3-speed main convection fan will cut in automatically approximately 3 to 5 minutes after the heater has warmed up. Note: The 3 -speed main conv ection fan is automatically controlled and will operate on three preset speeds. Depending on your heat setting and t he surround- ing ambient temperature.
  • Page 41: Manual Lighting Instructions

    LIGHTING: INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION Starting the Heater—Display Panel If the remote control is inoperable due to being damaged or having dead batteries, the Heater display panel may be used to operate the fireplace instead. Note: When operating the fireplace manually from the display panel, only basic operations are available: On, Off...
  • Page 42: Remote Instructions

    REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS RF REMOTE CONTROL The RF handset is a remote control based on RF transmission, specifically designed to operate in combination with a specific RF receiver module. NOTE: when placing the RF receiver module, it is recommended to straighten the antenna as much as possible by keeping it as far from metallic surfaces INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is to provide the information you need to install and use this product properly and...
  • Page 43 REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS LCD DISPLAY Functioning mode symbol · (MANUAL-THERMOSTATIC – PILOT) Digits identifying the weekly · TIMER program currently selected. Clock setting symbol. When this · symbol appears, you can adjust the clock setting displayed by the digits. Flame power bars: 1 bar = level 1, 2 ·...
  • Page 44 REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS INITIAL START UP. PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS Insert the 3 AAA batteries in the black battery seat (Fig. 2 and Fig. 3) CLOCK REGULATION Quick Description: clock regulation is done by mean of keys and O (Fig. 4) After first power on (batteries inserted) As soon as the batteries are newly inserted the times digits blink.
  • Page 45 REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS Initial Start-Up. Manual burner level selection Press and hole the “ON” button (Fig. 4) for at least 2 seconds to enable the ignition sequence. (see Section 11.5) Use the “UP” and “DOWN” (Fig. 4) buttons to increase and decrease the gas flow to burner. The operation is not cyclic.
  • Page 46 REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS Sleep Mode **Menu Navigation By pressing key O (Fig. 4), its possible to move sequentially to the accessory functions “sleep” and “program”, in this order; with a further pressure of key O (Fig. 4) the display operation comes back to the active operational mode.
  • Page 47 REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS Keypad lock-unlock By keeping pressed “O” key at least for 5 seconds, the keyboard is locked-unlocked. Celsius or Fahrenheit With remote OFF, keeping pressed key for are least 5 seconds, the temperature unit changed from Celsius to Fahrenheit degrees and vice versa. Battery Level Indication When the batteries have to be changed, the related icon appears.
  • Page 48: Paint Curing - First Firing

    PAINT CURING - FIRST FIRING The first fire in your heater is part of the paint curing process. Your Archer Gas L og Space Heater has been painted with the highest quality heat resistant silicon paint available in the world. The temperature this paint can withstand before it breaks down and burns off...
  • Page 49: Unit Operating Faults

    UNIT OPERATING FAULTS SERVICE AND INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY. THE MAJOR CAUSE OF OPERATING PROBLEMS WITH GAS LOG SPACE HEATERS IS IMPROPER GAS PRESSURE, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, INCORRECT FLUE INSTALLATION, OPERATION (REMOTE CONTROL), DIPS/SPIKES IN THE INCOMING POWER OR REVERSE POLARITY’S.
  • Page 50: Resetting The Heater

    RESETTING THE HEATER If for any reason the Heater needs to be reset. Open the front panel from the Heater to access the control compartment. If an error is present requiring that the Heater be reset. The code for the error will be displayed on the display panel along with the reset notification Refer to page 40 for a list of error codes and how to resolve each.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Lcd Codes

    TROUBLESHOOTING LCD FAULT CODES ON THE DISPLAY PANEL FAULT LCD Digits Description ACTION DESCRIPTION Anomaly as parasitic Desired Yellow LED permanently OFF Turn off main power to the fireplace for 30 minutes. · flame, APT failure flame level Green and LED blink slowly and simultaneously ·...
  • Page 52: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Note: Your appliance should be inspected, serviced and checked annuall y by a qualified service person to ensure that your appliance is operating saf e and efficiently. Should you detect any abnormality in the operation of your appliance call a qualified service person who has been trained and approved to inspect and service the appliance.
  • Page 53: Gold/Chrome Plated Doors

    GOLD PLATED/CHROME PLATED/STAINLESS STEEL DOORS The gold and chrome plated finish on the door requires little maintenance and needs only to be cleaned with a soft cloth and a small amount of Mr. Sheen. Polish gently. Stainless Steel doors can be cleaned with a metal cleaner that can be used on Stainless Steel. Please note: Stains or imperfections on plated finishes are not covered under warranty.
  • Page 54: Frequently Asked Questions

    11. If the paintwork on the heater is damaged or scratched, can I purchase touch up paint? Yes. Aerosol cans are available with the colour from your place of purchase of the heater or direct from Aurora Climate Systems.
  • Page 55 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS cont’d Warm air does not start when burner lights. Convection fan is started automatically after a short delay. Dull clanking noise when heater is switched on or off. This is the sound from the firebox expanding and contracting. Whistling noise from exhaust outlet.
  • Page 56: Trouble Shooting Checklist

    Panel for 240 volt main Pow- er point. er supply not coming on. 240 V. or 12V Fuse blown in Short in 240 Volt component. Call Aurora Service. control board. Heater when switched on trips Short in 240 Volt component Call Aurora Service.
  • Page 57 Clean off soot from flame sensing Rod Flame sensing Rod touching Re-position ceramic Log. ceramic Log. Faulty Flame sensing Rod. Call Aurora service. Fault in control box. Call Aurora service. Convection Fan Operation Front or Rear Burner Possible fault in thermistor Call Aurora Service operating.
  • Page 58: Complete Unit Warranty

    It is the policy of Aurora that should a fault develop in the Archer Gas Log Space Heater during its warranty period, Aurora will at its own option either fix or repair the appliance in accordance with its present warranty policy. Also the policy of Aurora Climate Systems is if this Archer Gas Log Space Heater is found to be defective in materials or workmanship, Aurora Climate Systems will repair or replace such defects in the Archer Gas Log Space Heater at Aurora’s option in...
  • Page 59 Aurora Climate Systems for inspection or functionality check. Freight or postage both ways is to be paid by the owner. If Aurora finds a fault with the device they will repair or replace it under the normal warranty terms (1 Year).
  • Page 60 Freight. Note: Aurora accepts no responsibility and shall not be liable for any damage caused in transportation or freight to the appliance that results in losses of any kind. Hot Surface Igniters.
  • Page 61: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 62 NOTES...
  • Page 63 ATTENTION APPLIANCE INSTALLER PLEASE RETURN THESE OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONSUMER (FOR FUTURE REFERENCE) DATE OF PURCHASE...

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