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CUSTOM 18 PLUS
For use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20mbar
Please check all gas connections on burner tray as they can work loose in transit.
This product is not suitable for primary heating purposes
Models:
Custom 18 Plus
Custom 18 Plus/B
Custom 18 Plus/S
Fuel Effect Options:
Coal Effect
Pebble Effect
Control Options:
Manual Control
Remote Control
Total Control
Detached Control
in GB and IE.
Users,
Installation & Servicing
Instructions
MUST BE LEFT WITH THE USER

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  • Page 1 CUSTOM 18 PLUS Models: Custom 18 Plus Custom 18 Plus/B Custom 18 Plus/S Fuel Effect Options: Coal Effect Pebble Effect Control Options: Manual Control Remote Control Total Control Detached Control For use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20mbar in GB and IE.
  • Page 2 Any claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer from whom the product was purchased. As the purchaser’s contract of sale is with the retailer, Burley Magiglo are unable to enter into discussions with the purchaser until the retailer has inspected any claim and deemed it to be valid.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4.1. Coal Layout ..................... 15 2.4.2. Custom 18 Plus Example Coal Layouts ............16 2.4.3. Custom 18 Plus/B and Custom 18 Plus/S Example Coal Layouts (up to 9.5” deep) 16 2.4.4. Custom 18 Plus/S Example Coal Layouts (up to 11.5” deep) ......17 2.4.5.
  • Page 4 4.3. Replacing Parts...................... 42 4.3.1. Pilot Assembly Replacement ................42 4.3.2. Injector Replacement ..................42 4.3.3. Control Valve Replacement (BM or Mertik GV34) ..........42 4.3.4. Motor Replacement (Remote Control / Optimum Control Models) ....43 4.3.5. Replacing Mertik GV60 Valve (Total Control) ........... 44 4.3.6.

  • Page 5: General Information

    Only approved imitation fuel, available from Burley Magiglo., should be used with this appliance. 5. It is recommended that a fire guard complying with BS 8423 be fitted for the protection of young children, the elderly or infirm.

  • Page 6: Important Note About Ods Pilot

    Under no circumstances should it be adjusted or put out of action by the installer or the user. In case the pilot needs replacing, only the approved part (available from your supplier or Burley Magiglo.) should be fitted. Note: if any part of the pilot assembly becomes faulty the complete assembly will need replacing.

  • Page 7: Fire Fret Dimensions

    1.2. Fire Fret Dimensions All the Custom 18 Plus range of fires are designed such that they can be installed in fireplace furniture, e.g. fire baskets, swans nests, etc. There must be an all round clearance of at least 25mm (1”) between the outside edges of the fireplace furniture and the walls of the fireplace opening.
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  • Page 9: User Instructions

    2. U NSTRUCTIONS 2.1. Lighting Procedure Your fire will be fitted with one of the following different types of gas control valves. Identify the control system on your fire as shown and follow the appropriate operating instructions in the appropriate section. Control Valve Operation Control Type...

  • Page 10: Lighting Procedure (Manual Bm Control)

    2.1.1. Lighting Procedure (Manual BM Control) 1. Ensure that the arrow on the control arrow is in the OFF position, then knob is pointing towards the OFF release. position as shown in Figure 2. Press in the knob and slowly turn anti-clockwise until a click is heard.

  • Page 11: Lighting Procedure (Manual Mertik Control)

    2.1.2. Lighting Procedure (Upgradeable Manual Control) Whilst pushing the IGNITION KNOB (see Figure turn anticlockwise to the pilot flame position as shown in Figure 7. Ignition Knob During this process, spark ignition will have operated and lit the pilot flame. On lighting the pilot flame continue...

  • Page 12: Lighting Procedure (Remote Control)

    (Remote Control) 2.1.3. Lighting Procedure 1. Press the bottom button on the remote 9. The fire can safely be left in this position handset until clicking is heard on the times, however prevent valve, and the gas rate adjustment knob unauthorised or accidental use (say by is at the off position.

  • Page 13: Lighting Procedure (Optimum Control)

    2.1.4. Lighting Procedure (Optimum Control) 1. Ensure the main burner is off by pressing until clicking is heard from the valve (OFF position). the button on the trim marked (‘small flame/dot’) until clicking is heard 10. The fire can safely be left in this position on the valve (see Figure 12).

  • Page 14: Lighting Procedure (Total Control)

    2.1.5. Lighting Procedure (Total Control) 1. Ensure that gas is available at the valve and the ON/OFF switch in the ON ON/OFF Switch position (–). (See Figure 14). 2. Simultaneously press and hold the Manual Knob (red circle) and (large flame) buttons until a short acoustic signal confirms the start sequence has begun, then release the buttons (see Figure...

  • Page 15: Manual Operation (Total Control)

    2.1.6. Manual Operation (Total Control) In emergency the appliance can be operated manually as follows: ON/OFF Switch 1. Turn the Gas Rate Adjusting knob fully Manual clockwise to the OFF position. A clicking Knob sound will be audible, but this is perfectly alright.

  • Page 16: Battery Replacement (Remote Control And Total Control)

    2.2. Battery Replacement (Remote Control and Total Control) 2.2.1. Handset 1. On the reverse of the handset remove the battery cover by pressing down at the top of the cover and sliding down. Press here and 2. Remove and unclip the old battery and slide down replace with a new PP3 9V battery.

  • Page 17: Battery Replacement (Optimum Control)

    2.3. Battery Replacement (Optimum Control) 1. The battery pack is mounted inside the wall-mounting box behind the wall switch plate. blue blue 2. To change the batteries remove the two brown small screws securing the wall plate brown HIGH using a small screwdriver. LOW/OFF SWITCH SWITCH...

  • Page 18: Fuel Effect Layout

    2.4. Fuel Effect Layout Your fire has been supplied with either Coal or Pebble effect. Please refer to the relevant section for instructions on how to arrange the imitation fuels. Fuel Effect Tray Type Refer to Coal Effect Natural Gas Section 2.4.1 Pebble Effect Natural Gas...

  • Page 19: Coal Layout

    NOTE: As the Burner Tray shape and therefore the coal layouts may vary, ensure that the principles of the layouts below are followed. The Burley Magiglo Custom 18 Plus comes and the bridging coals in the middle row supplied with four different types of fire bed...

  • Page 20: Custom 18 Plus Example Coal Layouts

    Figure 23 – Third Layer Small Square Coals Figure 21 – First Layer Random Coals Figure 22 – Second Layer 2.4.3. Custom 18 Plus/B and Custom 18 Plus/S Example Coal Layouts (up to 9.5” deep) Medium Square Coals Aeration Tubes Random Coals Figure 25 –...

  • Page 21: Custom 18 Plus/S Example Coal Layouts (Up To 11.5" Deep)

    2.4.4. Custom 18 Plus/S Example Coal Layouts (up to 11.5” deep) Medium Square Coals Aeration Tubes Medium Square Coals Random Coals Small Square Figure 29 - Third Layer Coals Figure 27 – First Layer Random Coals Figure 28 - Second Layer...

  • Page 22: Pebble Effect Layout

    NOTE: As the Burner Tray shape and therefore the pebble layouts may vary, ensure that the principles of the layouts below are followed. The Burley Magiglo Custom fires come supplied with aeration tubes and different sizes of pebbles which are grouped and packed separately.
  • Page 23 4. Unpack the bag containing Large pebbles (marked A, B and K) and place them over the aeration tubes and pebbles H as shown in figures showing Second Layer. Use pebbles K mainly in the centre of the tray while using pebbles A and B around the sides and back of the tray.
  • Page 24 AERATION TUBES FLAT PEBBLES PILOT FRONT PEBBLES (E or J) EQUALLY FIRST LAYER SPACED LARGE PEBBLES(K) LARGE PEBBLES (A & B) ON SIDES OF TRAY SECOND LAYER LARGE PEBBLES (A & B) MEDIUM PEBBLES (C, D & F) FRONT AND THIRD LAYER MEDIUM PEBBLES (C, D &...
  • Page 25 TYPICAL PEBBLE LAYOUT FOR CUSTOM 18 PLUS/B OR S UP TO 240MM DEEP AERATION TUBES FLAT PEBBLES FRONT PEBBLES (E or J) INSET PILOT FIRST LAYER EQUALLY SPACED LARGE PEBBLES (K) LARGE PEBBLES (A & B) SECOND LAYER LARGE PEBBLES (A &...
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  • Page 27: Home Improvements

    2.5. Home Improvements WARNING: If after installation of this fire any home improvements (e.g. double glazing, secondary double glazing, draught proofing, fitting extractor fans, laminate flooring etc.) are carried out to the property it is essential to carry out a spillage test on the fire to ensure that the flue is still operating satisfactorily.

  • Page 28: Cleaning Instructions

    2.6. Cleaning Instructions CAUTION: Ensure that the appliance is off (including the pilot light) and has completely cooled (off for at least 2 hours) before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance. RCF Advice: This product may use Components (Coals, Pebbles & Ceramic backs) containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Pilot

    2.6.2. Cleaning the Pilot The oxygen depletion sensing pilot fitted to your Burley Magiglo fire is a highly reliable safety device which causes the fire to shut down in the unlikely event of a reduction of oxygen in the room where the fire is fitted.
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  • Page 31: Installation Instructions

    3. I NSTALLATION NSTRUCTIONS Before installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (identification of the type of gas and pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible 3.1. General Safety Requirements Before commencing installation, ensure that the intended installation will comply with details in General Information on Page 1 .

  • Page 32: Technical Data

    BM 733/ BM 733/ Mertik GV Series Mertik GV Series Mertik GV Series Pilot SIT OxyPilot SIT OxyPilot SIT OxyPilot Figure 31 - Custom 18 Plus Figure 32 - Custom 18 Plus/B Figure 33 - Custom 18 Plus/S Page 28...

  • Page 33: Appliance Location

    225mm above the floor; or the manufacturer’s instructions state that a hearth is not required. Burley Magiglo would recommend that a hearth or physical barrier be installed with this appliance. However, should you decide not to follow our recommendation and do not fit a hearth or subsequently decide to remove the hearth / physical barrier, then consideration as to the safety of the occupants of the room should be given.

  • Page 34: Floor Level And Raised Fireplace Openings

    3.4.1. Floor Level and Raised Fireplace Openings Custom 18 Plus For use in calculating the flue diameter At least 50mm either side of the fireplace furniture Sufficient to fully accommodate the depth of the fireplace furniture Must project a minimum of 150mm...

  • Page 35: Independent Canopy

    3.4.2. Independent Canopy These details are not applicable when installation has taken place within a constructional fireplace opening, which has a rear and two sides. For a freestanding fire under a canopy or flue hood the hearth must extend completely under the fire and must be in accordance with the diagram below.

  • Page 36: Physical Barrier

    3.4.3. Physical Barrier Any physical barrier should meet the following requirements: All Models Must project a minimum of Provide at least the equivalent level of 150mm either side of any naked warning to the approach of an open fire, flame or incandescent material to that of a hearth.
  • Page 37 Figure 43, Figure 44, Figure 45 and Figure 46 show examples of how the requirements for the physical barrier may be met. 50mm Figure 45 – Example of physical barrier Figure 43 – Example of physical barrier (dimensions as stated in Table 2) (dimensions as stated in Table 2) Figure 44 –...

  • Page 38: Ventilation

    3.5. Ventilation All models require a minimum of 100cm ventilation in the room where the fire is installed when installed in Great Britain (GB) and in IE, reference should be made to the current edition of I.S.813 which makes clear the conditions that must be met to demonstrate that sufficient ventilation is available.

  • Page 39: Installation Procedure

    3.7. Installation Procedure If applicable, carefully unpack the contents of the carton and check them against the checklist given in Section 3.6 . Make sure that the fireplace opening is suitable for the installation of the fire and prepare the fireplace to suit the dimensional requirements given in sections 3.2 and 3.4 (i.e.

  • Page 40: Continuation Of Installation - Optimum Control Model

    3.7.2. Continuation of Installation - Optimum Control Model 1. Find a suitable position for the wall Any plaster/cement used to switch, a maximum of 5 metres of cable secure the wall box must be is supplied. completely cured (dry) before installing the batteries or fixing 2.

  • Page 41: Continuation Of Installation - Total Control Model

    3.7.3. Continuation of Installation - Total Control Model 1. Unpack the box containing the Receiver and the Hand Set. 2. Fit four AA (1.5V) batteries into the (yellow receiver unit and the PP3 (9V) battery Valve into the transmitter (hand set). Cable Lead 3.

  • Page 42: Continuation Of Installation - Detached Control Model

    3.7.4. Continuation of Installation - Detached Control Model 1. Ensure that the gas pipes are routed 9. Form the supplied tubing to the shape of such that they do not get accidentally the route taken and cut off any excess damaged.

  • Page 43: Commissioning

    3.7.5. Commissioning 1. Turn on the gas supply to the fire and Inlet Pressure purge the gas line. Check all the gas Test Point joints for gas soundness. 2. Remove the pressure test point screw located as shown in Figure 31 , Figure 32 or Figure 33 and connect a pressure gauge.

  • Page 44: Checking For Spillage

    3.7.6. Checking for Spillage 1. Close all doors and windows. The imitation fuels must be laid accordance with 2. Turn the fire on to its full rate and leave it instructions prior burning for 5 minutes. commencing the spillage test. Test for spillage using a smoke match (in a ‘Blume tube’) at the top of the Ceiling...

  • Page 45: Servicing Instructions

    4. S ERVICING NSTRUCTIONS 4.1. General Requirements All repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualified registered gas installer (e.g. member of Gas Safe in GB) in accordance with the current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations and these instructions. Before any servicing is carried out ensure that the gas and electrical supply (where applicable) have been isolated.

  • Page 46: Replacing Parts

    4.3. Replacing Parts For any spare parts that are required, please contact either your supplier or the manufacturer directly. You will need the model name i.e. model number, the gas type, the type of control and serial number. Only approved parts should be used. 4.3.1.

  • Page 47: Motor Replacement (Remote Control / Optimum Control Models)

    4.3.4. Motor Replacement (Remote Control / Optimum Control Models) The gas rate adjusting motor is replaceable in situ. 1. Remove the batteries from the receiver unit to prevent the risk of short circuit. 2. Remove the two motor connection tags from the valve.

  • Page 48: Replacing Mertik Gv60 Valve (Total Control)

    4.3.5. Replacing Mertik GV60 Valve (Total Control) Referring to Figure 56 : 1. Remove al the gas connections on the valve including the pilot feed pipe. 2. Remove the thermocouple connection Valve from the interrupter block at the rear of securing the valve.

  • Page 49: Installation And Operational Troubleshooting

    4.4. Installation and Operational Troubleshooting The table below is intended for problems related to the fire and its gas controls. It is a guide only and does not take into account every eventuality. Servicing must be carried out in accordance with the current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, by a competent person.
  • Page 50 Remote Control and Optimum Control & Total Control Models Symptom Cause Remedy Main burner will not Ignition knob incorrectly set Set the ignition knob at the come on when 9 o’clock position. required even though the drive motor is heard to be operating Motor not functioning Flat hand set battery Replace battery (1 X PP3)
  • Page 51 Disposal Recycling Information : The metallic & glass parts of the appliance & its packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. WEEE : Dispose of electrical equipment in an environmentally correct manner. When disposing components containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), we recommend that the items are not broken up, but are sealed within heavy duty polythene bags, and clearly labelled as RCF waste.
  • Page 52 Burley Magiglo fires are protected by UK patents 2193802, 2240620 and 2256920 Other Patents Pending Magiglo is a registered trademark of Burley Appliances Ltd Burley Appliances Ltd, Lands End Way Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RB Tel: 01572 725570 Fax: 01572 724390 www.magiglo.co.uk...

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