Information in this installation guide may be subject to change without notice. Please ensure that you have the current version before beginning installation. If you have any queries, please contact ‘The Fire Dept.’ on 0800 888 550 Version: July 2020...
Step 1: Unpack and ensure all components are correct and undamaged • Appliance with 2 remote controls (one spare) • Box of firebed mediums Step 2: Install plinth (if required) • If the appliance is to sit on a plinth, ensure it is capable of supporting a 200kg load.
Burner Tray Removal Process Cover and end cap removal • Remove the stainless steel pilot cover (2 x GD6 RB Pilot cover screws) at the pilot end of the burner. This model has one pilot cover. Pilot cover • Remove the stainless steel burner end caps GD6 RB Burner end (3 x screws on each cap) at either end of the caps...
Burner Tray Installation Process Natural Gas • Install the burner tray by carefully lowering • Install the burner tray by carefully lowering the end opposite GD6 RB 1200 the end opposite from the pilot meanwhile from the pilot meanwhile holding up the pilot end, lower the holding up the pilot end, lower the burner tray burner tray down and move towards the pilot in one movement.
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Weather Housing • The gas supply pipe will need to be run into the weather housing under the burner, as this is where the copper tube with the gas supply connects to the GD6 burner. • The electrical supply cable will need to be run into the weather housing (must be a minimum of 1.0mm 3 core cable), ensure 1000mm of cable is at the centre of the cavity, as this is where it will connect to the GD6 burner.
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Firebox Lining Removal Process (if required) • In some circumstances (eg. the need to reduce overall weight so the appliance can be lifted up stairs), it may be necessary to remove (then replace) the firebox lining. • The GD6 has four fire box lining options: Dark tile, Steel, and Client-supplied. •...
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This GD6 RB appliance is supplied with the chosen firebox lining or ready for the client-supplied firebox lining. Note: Take care when removing the top fixing bracket. The top of the Fire box lining will fall forward with the bracket removed. 1.
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• Slide appliance into position and ensure that it complies with the minimum clearances required (25mm for combustibles, 5mm for non-combustibles) to the surrounding enclosure. The exception to these minimum clearances is the base and the front surround panels of the appliance, the base can safely sit directly upon combustible (e.g.
Step 4: Connect and test electrical supply • All electrical connections must meet the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 standards and be installed and certified by a suitably qualified person. • In order to access the electricals, it is necessary to first remove the burner tray and weather housing front cover.
‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide. • In the unlikely event that the rating plate is not attached, Do Not commission the appliance and contact The Fire Dept immediately. • Switch the appliance OFF. • Install the burner tray and weather housing cover by following the ‘Burner Tray Installation Process’ and ‘Weather Housing’...
Step 6: Lay the firebed • The GD6 Recessed Burner has three firebed options: River Rocks, Beach Driftwood & Forest Logs. • Particular care should be taken when placing the chosen firebed mediums into the burner tray. Failure to place the medium correctly may result in the appliance performing inefficiently. •...
How to lay clay balls • Beginning in the middle at the back of the burner, carefully empty the bags of clay balls into the burner tray. • Ensure not to spill any clay balls in cavities in front of and behind burner tray. •...
How to lay River Rocks Firebed – GD6 1200 • Lay large rocks first, in these positions. • Lay small rocks next, in these positions. • Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide to check how flame looks.
How to lay River Rocks Firebed – GD6 1400 & 1600 • Lay large rocks first, in these positions. • Lay small rocks next, in these positions. • Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide to check how flame looks.
How to lay Beach Driftwood Firebed – GD6 1200 • Lay logs first, in these positions • Lay rocks next, in these positions. • Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide to check how flame looks.
How to lay Beach Driftwood Firebed – GD6 1400 & 1600 • Lay logs first, in these positions. • Lay rocks next, in these positions. • Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide to check how flame looks.
How to lay Forest Logs Firebed – GD6 1200 • Lay logs first, in these positions. • Lay rocks next, in these positions. • Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide to check how flame looks.
How to lay Forest Logs Firebed – GD6 1400 & 1600 • Lay logs first, in these positions. • Lay rocks next, in these positions. • Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide to check how flame looks.
Step 7: Show owner how to operate appliance • Following the GD6 Recessed Burner Operating Instructions on the next page, show the owner how to switch the appliance ON and OFF using the remote control and how to switch between HIGH and LOW settings. •...
GD6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS FIRST First of all, thank you for choosing a Fire Dept. appliance. We’re sure you’ll be very happy with it. Taking just a little time to understand how to ‘drive’ your remote control will be highly useful.
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Fig. 1: Remote Control (powered by 3 x AAA batteries) Fig. 2: Remote Control LCD Display 1. Switching the Appliance On/Off To switch the appliance ON, first of all, ensure that the wall isolation switch is in the ‘ON’ position. Then press the On/Off Key on the remote control.
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2. Adjusting Flame Levels This appliance has six flame levels, which can be controlled in both ‘OFF’ and ‘ON’ modes (but not in ‘SMART’ mode). With the appliance on, and the flame level at maximum, pressing the Down Arrow Key once will reduce the flame height by one step until the flame is turned off.
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4. Adjusting Thermostat Levels The remote control can be used as room thermostat, which can set to a desired temperature to control the comfort level in a room. To activate this function, press the Thermostat Key (Fig. 1). The LCD on the remote will change to show that the room thermostat is ‘On’...
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7. Low Battery Power Detection ) depends upon various factors – quality of the batteries, The lifespan of the remote control batteries (3 x AAA number of appliance ignitions, number of thermostat set point changes, etc. When the batteries are low, a battery icon will appear the on the LCD display (Fig.
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10. Controlling Secondary Burner (Not Used on this Appliance) This appliance does not have a secondary burner. Ignore this function. Fig. 11: Secondary Burner LCD Display 11. Controlling Auxiliary Functions (Not Used on this Appliance) This appliance does not have auxiliary functions. Ignore this function. Fig.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Action 1. Do not attempt to restart the fire. Appliance shuts down after 2. Open all doors and windows. Low Oxygen supplying to the fire. continuous running. 3. Call gas-fitter. 1. No gas supply 1. Check gas supply Appliance doesn't start 2.
(G) The product contains fire bricks and has not been subjected to the recommended first start-up and run-in procedure. (H) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured or supplied by ‘The Fire Dept.’.
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