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: June 2018...
Step 1: Unpack and ensure all components are correct and undamaged Appliance 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.
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 alien head cap screws.
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 fire) is complete and undamaged.
Pilot cover Remove the stainless steel burner end caps (3 x screws on GD12 Burner end caps each cap) at either end of the burner tray. This model has two end cap covers, one at each side of the burner.
Non-pilot side Gas Injector Pilot side Gas Injector Cover and end cap installation Ensure the insulating material is glued to the end cap fixing panel GD12 Pilot ladder rope and runs behind the 3 way pilot, rectifier and sparker probes. This model has ladder rope under the pilot end burner end cap.
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Slide fire into position and ensure that it complies with the minimum clearances required (25mm for combustibles, 5mm for non-combustibles) to the fire box inner panels and 5mm surrounding enclosure. The exception to these minimum clearances is the base and the outer 2mm steel perimeter panels of the fire, the base can safely sit directly upon combustible (eg.
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.
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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 Complete the flue installation .Refer to appropriate Fire Dept product specification for fixing details and specific minimum requirements.
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Wall cowl assembly details Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Fix back panel to wall Fix cowl support to back panel Fix HOT panel to the cowl. Fix cowl to cowl support 1. Back panel must be flashed in 1.
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Air supply duct 100mm Semi-Rigid Duct. 3m or 6m Air supply spigot bracket Air supply spigot Air supply spigot bracket Air supply duct and bracket Fire box Version: June 2018...
The fan will continue to operate. • NOTE: GD12 models have a fan which operates in both LOW and HIGH settings. • Switch to HIGH setting. Ensure that a red light appears on the electrical connections block and the fan is operating.
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Timer (Permanent on) Exaust fan (Green) Exaust fan (Blue) Exaust fan (Brown) Timer (Blue) Timer (Brown) Pressure switch (Blue) Pressure switch (Brown) Connection block Controll switch (red) Controll switch (yellow) Version: June 2018...
Leak test all joints. • The GD12 models have a glass failure safety switch at the base of each lower opening. The safety switch turns the fire off if the glass is not in position. The 3mm pin will need to be held down to complete commissioning.
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.
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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 removal process’ in this guide. •...
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• Using a small Allen key (or similar), remove any vermiculite that may have fallen into burner slots. • 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.
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, switch the appliance on at ‘HIGH’ setting to check how flame looks. The flame will take 10-20 seconds to light fully.
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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, switch the appliance on at ‘HIGH’ setting to check how flame looks. The flame will take 10-20 seconds to light fully.
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, switch the appliance on at ‘HIGH’ setting to check how flame looks. The flame will take 10-20 seconds to light fully.
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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, switch the appliance on at ‘HIGH’ setting to check how flame looks. The flame will take 10-20 seconds to light fully.
How to lay Forest Logs Firebed - GD12 1200 • Lay logs and large rocks first, in these positions. • Lay rocks next, in these positions. • on at ‘HIGH’ setting to check how flame looks. The flame will take 10-20...
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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, switch the appliance on at ‘HIGH’ setting to check how flame looks. The flame will take 10-20 seconds to light fully.
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, and how to switch between high and low settings. • If the owner is not available, leave this manual by the appliance.
GD12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The GD12 appliance has been designed to be simple to use. It is controlled by a wall switch, which must be installed by a qualified electrician To start fire: • Press the on/off switch to the ON position.
(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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