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GD12 – Remote Control
Installation Guide
Operating Instructions
Warranty

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  • Page 1 GD12 – Remote Control Installation Guide Operating Instructions Warranty...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Under no circumstances should any combustibles such as paper, wood or coal be used in this appliance. It is recommended that you have this appliance serviced annually by a qualified technician. Warranty repairs must be carried out by a ‘The Fire Dept.’ authorised technician. This appliance must ALWAYS terminate/flue outdoors.

  • Page 3: Step 1: Unpack And Ensure All Components Are Correct And Undamaged

    Step 1: Unpack and ensure all components are correct and undamaged • Appliance with 2 remote controls (one spare) • Box of firebed mediums • Flue kit Step 2: Install plinth (if required) • If the appliance is to sit on a plinth, ensure it is capable of supporting a 200kg load.

  • Page 4: Glass Removal Process

    Glass removal process • Note: Glass removal is best carried out by two people. • Carefully remove glass, which is held in place by retaining clips along the top of the glass and powerful magnets in each lower corner. • Remove the top retaining clips by undoing the 4mm Allen head cap screws.

  • Page 5: Glass Installation Process

    Glass installation process • Note: Glass installation is best carried out by two people. Check all glass edges and surfaces for damage. Do not install the glass if it is damaged. Check that the insulating material (ladder rope around the outer edge of the glass and around the opening of the appliance) is complete and undamaged.

  • Page 6: Burner Tray Removal Process

    Burner Tray Removal Process Cover and end cap removal • Remove the stainless steel pilot cover (2 x GD12 Pilot cover screws) at the pilot end of the burner. This model has one pilot cover. • Remove the stainless steel burner end caps GD12 Burner end caps (3 x screws on each cap) at either end of the burner tray.

  • Page 7: Burner Tray Installation Process

    Burner Tray Installation Process Natural Gas • Install the burner tray by carefully lowering • Install the burner tray by carefully lowering the end opposite GD12 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.
  • Page 8 • Slide appliance into position and ensure that it complies with the minimum clearances required (25mm for combustibles, 5mm for non-combustibles) to the appliance inner panels and 5mm surrounding enclosure. • The exception to these minimum clearances is the base and the outer 2mm steel perimeter panels of the appliance, the base can safely sit directly upon combustible (eg.

  • Page 9: Step 4: Install Flue, Air Supply (Duct And Bracket) And Connect To Appliance

    Connect the Air supply duct bracket to the flue / wall spigot at the flue penetration to termination. • Run the 100mm Aluminium Semi-Rigid Ducting from the Air supply duct bracket to the 100mm air supply spigot on the top of the firebox. Refer to appropriate ‘The Fire Dept.’ product specification for specific fixing requirements. •...
  • Page 10 1. Slide the casing slip up the outer casing and over the outer casing spigot at the In-Line Fan. 2. Fix the casing slip to the outer casing and the In-Line fan 3. Complete the flue installation. Refer to appropriate Fire Dept product specification for fixing details and specific minimum requirements. Version: August 2020...
  • Page 11 Air supply duct options for the different cowl terminations Option 1: Wall cowl fan (horizontal exit) Wall cowl fan: Horizontal exit 100mm Semi-Rigid Duct. 3m or 6m 100mm Semi- Rigid Duct Wall cowl Flue system F74 – 3.6m Flue Wall cowl fan shown Version: August 2020...
  • Page 12 Option 2: Cowl fan (vertical exit) Cowl fan: Vertical exit 100mm Semi-Rigid Duct. 3m or 6m Cowl fan 100mm Semi- Rigid Duct Flue system F75 – 3.6m Flue Cowl fan shown Version: August 2020...
  • Page 13 Option 3A: In-Line Fan (vertical exit) In-line fan 100mm Semi-Rigid Duct. 3m or 6m Vertical exit Vertical exit 100mm Semi- Rigid Duct Flue system In-Line Fan F76 – 3.6m Flue In-Line Fan shown Version: August 2020...
  • Page 14 Option 3B: In-Line Fan (horizontal exit) In-line fan 100mm Semi-Rigid Duct. 3m or 6m Horizontal exit In-Line Fan 100mm Semi- Rigid Duct Flue system Wall cowl F77 – 3.6m Flue In-Line Fan shown Version: August 2020...
  • Page 15 Wall cowl assembly details (for wall cowl + wall cowl fan installation) Step 4: Fit the front panel To fit the front panel reverse steps 1 to 3 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Remove 5mm cap screw Lift front panel Remove the front panel The front panel is hung on hocks Fit Wall cowl into position...

  • Page 16: Step 5: Connect And Test Electrical Supply

    Step 5: 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 glass and the burner tray. •...
  • Page 17 Version: August 2020...

  • Page 18: Step 6: Connect Gas Supply And Commission

    • In the unlikely event that the rating plate is not attached, Do Not commission the appliance and contact The Fire Dept immediately. • Install the burner tray by following the ‘Burner Tray Installation Process’ in this guide. •...

  • Page 19: Step 7: Lay The Firebed

    Step 7: Lay the firebed • The GD12 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 fire performing inefficiently. •...
  • Page 20 How to lay Vermiculite • In order to access the burner tray, it is necessary to first remove the glass. • Note: glass removal is best carried out by two people. • Follow the ‘Glass installation process‘ in this guide. •...
  • Page 21 • If natural gas is being used, leave burner slots slightly exposed. • If LPG is being used, lightly cover burner slots in a thin layer of vermiculite by adding at back of burner tray and gently sweeping forward. • If LPG is being used, small burner slots should be just visible.

  • Page 22: How To Lay River Rocks Firebed - Gd12 1200

    How to lay River Rocks Firebed - GD12 1200 • Lay large rocks first, in these positions. • Lay small rocks next, in these positions. • With glass still removed, the safety switch held back with masking tape, using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD12 Operating Instructions’...

  • Page 23: How To Lay River Rocks Firebed - Gd12 1400 & 1600

    How to lay River Rocks Firebed - GD12 1400 & 1600 • Lay large rocks first, in these positions. • Lay small rocks next, in these positions. • With glass still removed, the safety switch held back with masking tape, using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD12 Operating Instructions’...

  • Page 24: How To Lay Beach Driftwood Firebed - Gd12 1200

    How to lay Beach Driftwood Firebed - GD12 1200 • Lay logs and large rocks first, in these positions • Lay rocks next, in these positions. • With glass still removed, the safety switch held back with masking tape, using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD12 Operating Instructions’...

  • Page 25: How To Lay Beach Driftwood Firebed - Gd12 1400 & 1600

    How to lay Beach Driftwood Firebed - GD12 1400 & 1600 • Lay logs and large rocks first, in these positions. • Lay rocks next, in these positions. • With glass still removed, the safety switch held back with masking tape, using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD12 Operating Instructions’...

  • Page 26: How To Lay Forest Logs Firebed - Gd12 1200

    How to lay Forest Logs Firebed - GD12 1200 • Lay logs and large rocks first, in these positions. • Lay rocks next, in these positions. • With glass still removed, the safety switch held back with masking tape, using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD12 Operating Instructions’...

  • Page 27: How To Lay Forest Logs Firebed - Gd12 1400 & 1600

    How to lay Forest Logs Firebed - GD12 1400 & 1600 • Lay logs and large rocks first, in these positions. • Lay rocks next, in these positions. • With glass still removed, the safety switch held back with masking tape, using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD12 Operating Instructions’...

  • Page 28: Step 8: Show Owner How To Operate Appliance

    Step 8: Show owner how to operate appliance • Following the GD12 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. •...

  • Page 29: Gd12 Operating Instructions

    GD12 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.
  • Page 30 The remote control has a simple button key layout and an LCD display (Fig. 1). A Mode Key is provided to move between features and a Thermostat Key is used to control thermostat functions (Fig. 1 & 2). Additionally, a Key Lock function is provided (Fig.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 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’...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Action Problem Probable Cause 1. No gas supply 1. Check gas supply Appliance doesn't start 2. No power supply 2. Check power supply 3. Low or poor pilot flame 3. Check flame size and pressure 4. Signal from flame rectifier interrupted 4.

  • Page 36: Product Warranty

    (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.’.

This manual is also suitable for:

Gd12 1200Gd12 1400Gd 12 1600

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