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All i i nstructions m m ust b b e h h anded t t o u u ser f f or s s afekeeping Revision A - 07/05 Country(s) of destination - GB/IE Focal Point Fires plc, Avon Trading Park, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT Tel: 01202 499330 Fax: 01202 499326 www.focalpointfires.co.uk...
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INST T ALLAT T ION I I NST T RUCT T IONS Polaris P P relim m in n ary N N otes B B efore I I n n stallation n This appliance is an Inset Decorative Fuel Effect appliance which provides radi- ant warmth utilising the latest type burner technology.
Sec c tion Contents s Pag g e N N o. Pag g e N N o. Sec c tion Contents s Important Notes 10.0 Operating the fire Appliance Data 10.1 Spark Failure Installation Requirements 10.2 Setting Pressure Site Requirements 10.3 Flue Spillage Monitoring System Ventilation...
APPLIANCE D D ATA Manual Control Version Gas Group G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H Inlet Pressure 20 mbar Max Energy Input (gross) 5.5 kW Min Energy Input (gross) 3.5 kW Pilot Energy Input (gross) 166 W Setting Pressure (cold) 12.2 mbar (+/- 0.75mbar) Main Injector Burner Stereo size 77 Gas Inlet Connection...
INSTALLATION R R EQUIREMENTS ( ( continued) The flue must be connected to only one fireplace, and the flue must not vent more than one appliance (i.e. not shared with a gas back boiler). There must be no opening in the flue apart from the one that the appliance is installed into, and the one venting the gases into the air.
SITE R R EQUIREMENTS ( ( continued) A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire, providing that it complies with the dimensions given below. Maximum d d epth o o f s s helf M M inimum d d istance f f rom f f inished h h earth surface t t o u u nderside o o f s s helf 100mm (4in) 745mm (29 1/4 in)
COMPONENT C C HECKLIST QUA A NTITY DESCRIPTION Burner tray assembly. Stone effect body. Bag of granular burner medium. Individually packaged ceramic pebbles. Set of manufacturers instructions. Screw and rawlplug pack. Fitting template. INSTALLATION OF A A PPLIANCE Notes s : E E ns s ure t t hat t t he g g as s s s upply i i s s i i s s olated b b efore c c ommenc c ing g i i ns s tallation o o f t t he a a pplianc c e. Chec c k t t hat t t he t t hermoc c ouple c c onnec c tion n n ut i i nto t t he r r ear o o f t t he v v alve i i s s s s ec c ure.
10.0 OPERATING T T HE F F IRE The pilot is visible at the rear of the fuel bed. The control knob is located on the right hand side of the appliance. Push in and turn the control knob to the SPARK position, and hold there for a few sec- onds.
10.3 FLUE SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM This fire is fitted with a flue spillage safety device (ODS). If the fire shuts down during use for no apparent reason then several things may be suspected. If a door or window has been opened creating a draught, then pilot dis- turbance is the problem, and removal of the draught should resolve this.
11.0 SERVICING Ensure that the fire is fully cold before attempting service. A suggested procedure for servicing is detailed below. 1. Lay out the dust sheet and tools. 2. Inspect the area around the top of the fireplace opening for signs of spillage. 3.
12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING G G UIDE Fire s s parks s b b ut p p ilot d d oes s n n ot l l ig g ht No gas to fire, check isolators are open. Pipework blockage, clean out. Air not fully purged, repurge supply or wait longer.
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USER INST T RUCT T IONS Sec c tion Contents s Pag g e N N o. Important Notes Clearances to Combustibles Ventilation Fuel bed layout Operating Instructions Flue Spillage Monitoring System Cleaning List of Spares IMPORTANT N N OTES The installation of this fire MUST only be carried out by a competent person (such as a CORGI registered fitter) in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, the relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice, the Building Regulations and the manufacturers’...
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CLEARANCES T T O C C OMBUSTIBLES A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire, providing that it complies with the dimensions given below. Maximum d d epth o o f s s helf M M inimum d d istance f f rom f f inished h h earth surface t t o u u nderside o o f s s helf 100mm (4in) 745mm (29 1/4 in)
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FUEL BED LAYOUT (continued) 3. Next, place the pebbles marked ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ as shown. The letters are on the bot- tom of the pebbles and should face down- wards. 3. Next, place the pebbles marked ‘G’ and ‘H’ as shown. The letters are on the bottom of the pebbles and should face downwards.
OPERATING T T HE F F IRE The pilot is visible at the rear of the fuel bed. The control knob is locat- ed on the right hand side of the appliance. Push in and turn the con- trol knob to the SPARK position, and hold there for a few seconds. Continue turning anti-clockwise through the spark click to the PILOT light position, ensuring the pilot has lit.
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