Lighting the Appliance & General Operation of Control ....................5 Auto (Thermostatic) Control ..............................7 Menu features ..................................8 Changing the Handset Batteries............................8 Cleaning the Panache 8040 Appliance ..........................9 Fuel Bed Layout................................... 11 Technical Specification ..............................18 Siting the Appliance ................................19 Commissioning the Appliance ............................
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PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Introduction The Panache 8040 has been designed and tested to the requirements of EN 613 : 2001and BS 7977-1:2009+A1:2013 and is suitable for use in UK. Panache 8040 incorporates a single gas valve which selects ignition pilot, with variable setting between low and high setting and is operated via remote control hand device or optional smart app device.
PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Important Information The appliance is for use on Natural Gas Only (G20 @ 20mbar) The Chimney or flue (unless new or previously used with a gas appliance) shall be swept before installation if been used for solid fuel.
PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Lighting the Appliance & General Operation of Control Display overview Press to awaken the handset from its dormant sleep mode at any time. Fig 1 shows the display neutral, ready to turn on. Turn on (startup).
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PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Flame height adjustment Once the fire has been started (after a period of 10 minutes) the flame height can be decreased by moving your finger clock wise or decreased moving your finger anti-clock wise using the selector wheel. Once the desired flame level is set, remove your finger from the selector wheel to transmit your selection to the receiver.
PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Note: The handset contains a sensitive temperature measurement device. To achieve the best thermostatic efficiency do not place the handset near the heat source, avoid covering, direct sunlight or near a draft or open window etc.
PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTION Menu features The menu can be accessed by pressing and holding the button (approx. 5 seconds) until the menu graphic completes (see fig 6). Use the selector wheel to highlight one of the available options. Press to enter the required option.
PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the Panache 8040 Appliance Ensure the appliance is cold before proceeding. The outer metal work frame should be cleaned using a damp cloth. Removal of the glass door. The special Allen key supplied with the...
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PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Using a damp cloth and warm soapy water will remove a majority of stains. For more substantial marking we recommend the use of ceramic hob cleaner. These are available from all leading super markets. The brands of hob cleaner we have tested and found suitable are “Hob brite” &...
PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Fuel Bed Layout Locate charcoal ABCDEF. Find the 9 pits in the burner fence. Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 11...
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Put one piece of volcanic rock on each pit. Ensure a 6-10 mm gap is left between each piece. Put the rest volcanic rock. Ensure a 6-10 mm gap is left between each piece. Locate log A onto the pin of charcoal A and charcoal D. Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 13...
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PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Locate log B onto the pin of charcoal C. Locate log C onto the pin of log A and charcoal E. Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 14...
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PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Locate log D onto the pin of charcoal A Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 15...
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PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Locate log E onto the pin of charcoal B log C Locate log F onto the pin of charcoal B log E Locate log G Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 16...
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PANACHE 8040 USERS INSTRUCTIONS Then use the glowing ember wire supplied, ruffle between fingers to make it loose, about 20mm wide. Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 17...
Technical Specification Working Injector Country Model Type Pressure Input Class Pilot Panache Natural 20 mbar Size 075 6.3 KW 2900A 8040 Gross Note: The efficiency of the appliance has been measured as specified in BS EN613:2001 and the net efficiency rate is 70.6% for natural gas the gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation.
PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Siting the Appliance Regulation and warnings This appliance must only be installed in the UK. The appliance is suitable for use on Natural Gas only. When fitted in the UK the fire does not normally require purpose provided ventilation.
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The Panache 8040 is designed to be fitted into a class one flue with a fireplace which will require a 25mm rebate. The other option is hole in the wall which can be plastered up to the edge of the fireplace frame or fitted with wall mounted noncombustible slips or four sided trim options.
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The appliance has two handles, one on each side, as shown in the diagram below. These handles are for initial handling only, they should be removed prior to the installation into the fire- place opening. Issue No - 4(11/08/21)
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please note the fire box height from the floor may well vary dependent on the fireplace surround design or the hole in the wall height required. Check the fireplace details first. Slide the fire box back into the catchment...
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation with a flexible liner The Panache is designed for installation within the masonry chimney or with a 125mm flexible line. If the flexible liner option is required the following two methods should be followed. Method 1 A 125mm minimum diameter liner conforming to BS 715 may be used.
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove the 4 screws and take off the top cover plate. Fit the flue closure plate with the 3 screws provided. NOTE: The flue closure plate can also be fitted from the inside of the appliance, if spillage occurs with the appliance fitted but without the 5”...
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The flue spigot should first be fitted to the base of the 5” flexible liner. An adjustable clamp band is supplied to secure the liner to the spigot. Then from inside the appliance, using the grab handle within the spigot, pull the liner downwards and locate the studs into the correct position. Secure with the 3 nuts supplied using the socket driver.
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Checking the flue fire opening and fire opening. Check that the chimney conforms to the required specification as previously stated. Examine the condition and carry out any remedial work including removing any debris from the base.
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Power lead routing The power supply for this appliance is provided via AC power adaptor 230 VAC. The main cable terminates the rear Right hand side of the fire box. The length of the cable provided with the appliance is 1.65 meters.
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The battery manual override option is a backup supply in case of a power failure / power cut to the property. The battery holder and adaptor lead are provided within the packing of the appliance. (Please note that the “C” cell batteries are not included). It is good practice to demonstrate the battery option to the customer during the commissioning process.
PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Four sided trim. Position the four magnets provided with the decorative trim on each of the four corners of the fire box flange. Using the slip frame as an internal guide locate the trim over the frame and fix into position using the four magnets.
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fuel Bed Layout. Fuel bed layout should be fitted using the guidance stipulated on pages 11-17 of the User Instruction section. Fitting the glass door Follow the guidance on page 9 of the User instruction section.
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS If spillage still occurs then the restrictor at the top of the appliance can be removed to ease flow of combustion products. Remove the 4 screws to remove the top baffle. Then remove the 3 screws to remove the restrictor. The restrictor is not used any longer. Refit the top baffle and glass door, and repeat the test.
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS If 7" and above flue system is used or the flue pull is too strong, proceed with instruction below. There are 2 flanges on the restrictor. One has 3 tabs. The other has 4 tabs. For factory setting, the 4 tabs flange is fitted by 3 screws.
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PANACHE 8040 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Advise The Customer. The glass front of this fire acts as a dress guard conforming to BS 1945 (1997) and satisfies the heating appliance regulations (1991) however; a fireguard conforming to BS6539 (1997) must be used to protect young children, the elderly, or infirm.
PANACHE 8040 SERVICE / FAULT FINDING INSTRUCTIONS Annual Service Requirement. General Servicing should be carried out annually by competent person whose name appears on the gas safe register. All Gas Safe engineers should possess an ID carrying the logo below.
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PANACHE 8040 SERVICE / FAULT FINDING INSTRUCTIONS Pilot Linting Follow the guidance below removal of the burner tray. Check the pilot aeration hole for linting, use a vacuum clearer nozzle taking care not to damage the pilot head. Do not blow compressed into the pilot as this can lodge debris in the pilot body.
PANACHE 8040 SERVICE / FAULT FINDING INSTRUCTIONS Fault Finding Charts PANACHE 8040 SERVICE / FAULT FINDING INSTRUCTIONS Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 36...
Maintenance To Remove the Burner Tray Remove the glass door (see page 9) and the log shapes. Pull the left & right hand side glass panels through the front of the fire box assembly. Remove the 6 screws as shown below. Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 38...
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PANACHE 8040 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Disconnect the gas supply from the Isolation Elbow. Remove the tube nut and the power lead harness. Carefully remove the burner tray from the firebox. Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 39...
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PANACHE 8040 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Replacement of the Gas Valve With the removal of the burner tray, remove the pilot gas supply nut, the gas inlet tube nut, the main burner gas outlet nut, the thermocouple nut and 2 screws. Replacement of the Injector With the removal of the burner tray, remove the injector tube nut.
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PANACHE 8040 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Replacement of the Oxy-Pilot Assembly With the removal of the burner tray, remove the ODS Unit gas supply nut, ignition lead from the ODS unit, the thermocouple lead harness from the ECU and the 2 screws as shown in the diagram below.
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PANACHE 8040 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Replacement Handset Follow the guide stipulated on page 8 of the users instructions “Changing the handset batteries” to load the batteries into the new handset. The replacement handset will need to be paired again to the ECU unit.
PANACHE 8040 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Short Spares List Picture Description Part Number Panache 8040 8829 Burner Tray Transformer 7145 Handset 7144 Battery Holder 6878 Battery Lead 7148 Mrk 075 8830 Injector Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 43...
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Oxy-Pilot 8806 2900A Valve Assembly 6590 ECU Control Board 7150 Panache 8040 8831 rear lining Panache 8040 8832 side Lining Panache 8040 Glass Door 8833 Assembly Allen Key 8834 Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 44...
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Ignition Lead 6646 Emberglow Wire 6844 Panache 8040 Log 8857 Fuel Bed Panache 8040 Volcanic Rock 8856 Pack Issue No - 4(11/08/21) P a g e | 45...
For future reference we suggest you record the following details here, and keep the receipt as proof of purchase. This information may be asked for when you contact the helpdesk. Model Panache 8040 Serial This information can be found on the label attached to the packaging and on the data badge, which is located on the appliance-------------------------------------------------.
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The following information must be completed to support by receipts as part of the conditions of the extended five year parts warranty and the appliance must be registered by completing and return the registration document (last page of this booklet) to Infinity Fires. Date of first service...
GAS FIRE COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the gas fire as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failure to install and commission according to the manufacturer’s instructions and complete this Benchmark Commissioning Checklist will invalidate the warranty.
Name Address Post Code Telephone No Product Details Model: Panache 8040 Serial No Date of Purchase This information can be found on the label attached to the packaging and on the data badge. Where did you purchase this product? Name...
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