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Esse 39 Portrait Installation, User & Servicing Instructions

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39 Portrait
INSTALLATION,USER & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
(TO BE LEFT WITH THE CUSTOMER)
UK & IRELAND
UK
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  • Page 1 Wall-mounted Gas Fires 39 Portrait INSTALLATION,USER & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (TO BE LEFT WITH THE CUSTOMER) UK & IRELAND...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS Important Notes Page 2 Commissioning the Heater Page 16 Technical Information Page 4 Customer Briefing Page 25 Dimensions Page 5 Commissioning Checklist Page 26 Installation Page 6 Servicing Instructions Page 26 IMPORTANT NOTES This is a h igh efficiency, flueless catalytic, live flame effect heater. It provides radiant and convected heat, both efficiently and safely utilising the latest type of catalytic convector burner technology.
  • Page 3 The heater is designed to fit various types of situations as listed in the Installation Requirements. This heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions and with the rules in force and only used in a sufficiently ventilated space. A minimum of 100cm 2 purpose provided ventilation is required for this appliance.
  • Page 4: Technical Information

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION NATURAL GAS PROPANE (G20) (G31) Butane (G30)/Propane (G31) GATEGORY B/P (30) HEAT INPUT (GROSS) 2.4Kw 2.4kW 2.4kW HEAT INPUT (GROSS) 1.1Kw 1.5kW 1.5kW SUPPLY PRESSURE 20 mbar 37mbar 30mbar BURNER PRESSURE 18.2mbar 36.4mbar ±0.5mbar 29.0mbar ±1.0mbar HIGH ±0.5mbar BURNER PRESSURE 4.5mbar -0 mbar 13.0mbar ±0.5mbar...
  • Page 5: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS Fig 1 All measurements are in MM. Sizes are approximate only, variations may occur in manufacture. Page 5 39P-I01-160617...
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION This heater is designed to be wall mounted. The wall should be reasonably flat and of a sufficient size to accommodate the heater (see Fig 1). If the appliance is to be sited near a disused natural draught flue, it is recommended that the old flue should be partially sealed off to prevent draughts however some ventilation will be required to prevent condensation.
  • Page 7 CLEARANCES TO NON-COMBUSTIBLES Non-combustible surfaces are defined as brick, metal, marble, concrete etc., and also a number of man-made materials impervious to flame. If in doubt refer to the material manufacturer for further information, before proceeding with installation. It is recommended that there is at least 400mm (16”) clearance above the outlet grille. Minimum clearance from the bottom of the outer frame to the floor must be 90mm (3.5”).
  • Page 8 The heater may be mounted directly onto a combustible wall. Clearance to the sides of the heater is 100mm (4”) but curtains, drapes and other fabrics are not permitted within a distance of 500mm (20”) of the heater sides. No such materials are permitted directly above the heater regardless of distance.
  • Page 9 VENTILATION A minimum of 100cm² purposely provided ventilation is required for this heater. An openable window of equivalent is also required. The requirements of any other flued appliance operating in the same room or space must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation.
  • Page 10 Fig 2 Fig 3: Wall pate fixing dimensions. For corner configuration see fig 5B Page 10 39P-I01-160617...
  • Page 11 Mark the position of the four Wall Fixing Points using the wall plate as a template. Drill and plug the wall with suitable wall plugs. Secure the wall plate to the wall using suitable screws ensuring the wall plate is level. Secure the heater body to the wall plate using the M5 nuts and washers provided.
  • Page 12 FITTING THE HEATER IN THE CORNER CONFIGURATION The bracket needs to be mounted 298mm off the ground to the bottom bracket edge. The top two wall fixing points should be at 842mm of the ground. Ensure both left and right rear edges of the bracket are equal distance apart from the centre of the corner. Fig 5A: Corner bracket fitment.
  • Page 13 Fig 5C: Corner heater wall plate Fig 5D: Corner side to side adjustment. Use the screws and nuts provided to fix the heater on to the bracket. Adjust the heater by sliding it to the left or right to position it in the centre of the corner (particularly for a non 90 degree corner) before tightening the screws.
  • Page 14 GAS CONNECTION The gas inlet connection is located on the gas valve underneath the heater at the right hand side. The gas supply may connect to the heater over the surface of the wall or by concealed connection below the heater. Concealed pipes should not be routed through walls without being protected by sleeving or conduit.
  • Page 15 Fig 6C Remote valve Ensure rocker switch is turned to on ( I ) when fitting the Combination control heater body to the wall plate Fig 6D Remote valve Page 15 39P-I01-160617...
  • Page 16: Commissioning The Heater

    FITTING THE VERMICULITE GRANULES Pour the vermiculite granules into the burner. Fill the burner completely to the top as shown in figure 2. Do not overfill the vermiculite over the top of the burner in the area of the pilot flame. Replace the glass frame and secure using the 2 nuts previous removed.
  • Page 17 HIGH SETTING (Fig 7) If the pilot is not already lit, light the pilot as described above. With control knob at ‘PILOT’ setting, depress and turn anti-clockwise to the ‘HIGH’ setting and release the knob. After a few seconds the burner will light on high setting. Check that the high burner pressure is in accordance with that given in the TECHNICAL INFORMATION section.
  • Page 18 REMOTE CONTROL BURNER The heater is fitted with a pilot light, which is also an oxygen depletion sensor (O.D.S), piezo spark, and flame sensing device. The control is located behind the front panel on the right hand side of the heater. The pilot light is located at the right hand end of the burner.
  • Page 19 SETTING THE ELECTRONICS CODE The heater comes with the handset and receiver already paired as part of our in house quality checks. If the handset does need to be paired, please follow the instructions below. Fig 9A Remote Handset Fig 9B Receiver Small flame button Reset button A code is selected automatically for all Mertik Maxitrol electronics from among 65000...
  • Page 20 When lighting the burner with the remote control, if the ON/OFF switch is not turned on (fig 6C) the unit will issue one long continuous beep. Fig 9C: Locate the Receiver box in the bracket underneath the heater frame on the left hand side Page 20 39P-I01-160617...
  • Page 21 Once the handset and receiver are paired, place the receiver back in its bracket as shown with the connections to the bottom. HANDSET OPERATION Fig 10 Press the LARGE LARGE FLAME BUTTON FLAME button and the OFF button Press LARGE FLAME simultaneously to light button to increase the the heater...
  • Page 22 FITTING THE OPTIONAL FLOOR STAND & TOP GRILLE Ensure that the heater has been fitted to the heights shown in Fig 4 & 5A. For a standard flat wall installation the top grille is incorporated in to the wall plate. The Optional floor stand can now be placed under the heater and centralized as shown in Fig Incorporated top grille Fig 11...
  • Page 23 Fig 12 Once the heater has been installed, place the corner grille on the top of the outlet grille. Ensure the corner grille is resting on the five supports provided by the bracket and wall plate. Move the grille to match the screw points on the grille with the bracket support 1 (see figure 13).
  • Page 24 Fig 14 Align the hole and use the self- tapping fixing to attach the grille to the bracket. When fitting the corner grille ensure this outlet isn’t covered. FITTING THE FRONT PANEL The front panel can now be fitted by aligning the large hole on the keyway holes with the fixing screws and sliding the front panel down.
  • Page 25: Customer Briefing

     Stress that no coals or logs must be added to the heater and that any replacement parts must only be authorised ESSE spares.  Recommend that the heater is regularly serviced at least once a year by a qualified person.
  • Page 26: Commissioning Checklist

    COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST To assist with any potential guarantee claim please complete the following information:- To be completed by the installer. Dealer the appliance was purchased from: Name: Address: Telephone No: ESSENTIAL information: Date Installed Model Description: Serial No: Installation Engineer: Company Name: Address: Telephone No:...
  • Page 27 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS The heater is fitted with a pilot light and flame-sensing device which is also an oxygen depletion sensor (O.D.S). This is not adjustable and must not be put out of action. If any parts of this system requires replacement only original manufacturers parts must be used.
  • Page 28 USER INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS General Notes Page 28 Operating The Heater Page 30 Important Notes Page 28 Combustion Monitoring Page 34 System Clearances Page 29 Cleaning Page 35 Ventilation Page 30 Servicing Page 35 Burner Arrangement Page 30 Guarantee Page 36 GENERAL NOTES This heater has been individually designed to add charm and character to your home and provides a highly efficient heat source, coupled with the convenience of clean...
  • Page 29 Do not use candles or oil lamps. These provide considerable quantities of pollutant and unhealthy soot particles in your home. Smoke from cigarette and cigars contain tarry substances, which may also leave deposits on colder and damp walls when heated. CLEARANCES To electrical devices - Under no circumstances must any electrical device (e.g.
  • Page 30 VENTILATION Purpose provided ventilation of 100cm2 is required for this heater. This ventilation must never be blocked or partially blocked. An openable window or equivalent is also required. Ventilation fitted under, or within immediate vicinity of the heater must not be used as it may adversely affect performance of the combustion monitoring system (ODS) system.
  • Page 31 MANUAL BURNER Fig 18 PILOT HIGH It is recommended that the pilot light be left ‘on’ even if the main burner is turned ‘off’. LIGHTING THE PILOT Depress control knob fully. Whilst depressed turn knob slowly anti-clockwise to ‘PILOT’ setting. A click will be heard and the spark should light the pilot.
  • Page 32 With control knob at ‘PILOT’ setting, depress and turn anti-clockwise to ‘HIGH’ setting and release the knob. After a few seconds the burner will light on high setting. LOW SETTING (Fig 18) With the heater lit on ‘HIGH’ setting, as described above, output can be decreased by turning the control knob progressively in a clockwise direction until the desired level is achieved, down to the ‘LOW’...
  • Page 33 REMOTE CONTROL BURNER Fig 19 Press the LARGE LARGE FLAME BUTTON FLAME button and the OFF button Press LARGE FLAME simultaneously to light button to increase the the heater flame. OFF BUTTON SMALL FLAME BUTTON Hold the OFF button to Press SMALL FLAME turn off the heater button to decrease the...
  • Page 34 It is recommended that the pilot light be left ‘on’ even if the main burner is turned ‘off’. BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the receiver batteries need changing, frequent bleeps can be heard for three seconds when the motor turns. Ensure the appliance is cold, and remove the receiver box from underneath the appliance and replace the batteries with 4 X 1.5 volts “AA”...
  • Page 35 CLEANING Ensure that the heater is turned off before cleaning and is cold. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents. Glass panels can be cleaned with a suitable glass cleaner. Test on a small area first. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents. SERVICING It is essential that the heater is regularly serviced at least annually.
  • Page 36 Your ESSE is guaranteed against defects arising from faulty manufacture for 2 years when supplied by an ESSE Specialist. Upon registration of the warranty, ESSE will extend the guarantee period to 5 years from purchase. Your details must be registered with us by either returning the completed warranty card or by completing registration on-line at www.esse.com.
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  • Page 40 ESSE Engineering Limited, Ouzledale Foundry, Long Ing, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 6BJ Tel. 01282 813 235, Fax: 01282 816 876 Website and On-line Store http://www.esse.com Page 40 39P-I01-160617...