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U N C O M P R O M I S I N G Q U A L I T Y
R A D I U M - V E R T I G O
INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 s u p e r i o r f i r e s U N C O M P R O M I S I N G Q U A L I T Y R A D I U M - V E R T I G O INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 VERTIGO RADIUM...
  • Page 3 spaces but these spaces must not be separated by a door. I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S In order to convert from cubic feet (ft ) to cubic metres (m divide the room volume (in ft ) by 35.3.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S IMPORTANT NOTES This appliance is a catalytic flueless flame effect gas fire, providing radi- Section Contents Page No. ant and convected warmth. It is designed to operate on Natural Gas fol- lowing factory set adjustments, (see Data Plate on appliance for gas type and pressure).
  • Page 5: Appliance Data

    the appliance onto certain types of combustible materials - see section APPLIANCE DATA entitled ‘Clearances to combustible materials’. Gas Group G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H In the event that the fire is sited near a disused or unserviceable fire- Country(s) of destination GB/IE place served by a natural draught flue, any existing under grate Inlet Pressure...
  • Page 6 The minimum clearance to the ceiling above the appliance is 800mm SITE REQUIREMENTS - CONTINUED measured from the top of the appliance glass window panel (not the large glass facia). It is recommended that the appliance should not be installed within 500mm of any air vent.
  • Page 7: Ventilation

    For concealed supply pipe routing, pipes must (where possible) be ver- Glass facia panel assembly tical and providing there is sufficient wall thickness available, they Curved rear frame (Radium models only) should be placed in pipe chases. Horizontal pipe runs should be avoid- Glass corner column (Vertigo models only) ed.
  • Page 8: Preparing The Appliance

    PREPARING THE APPLIANCE Radium models : The curved rear frame is supplied pre-assembled to the appliance - no further preparation is necessary. Vertigo models : 1. Firstly remove the two retaining screws on each side of the upper grille and remove the grille from the outer casing.
  • Page 9: Fixing The Appliance

    Due to the weight of the glass panel, it is pos- Radium models : Mark the positions shown as “Radium fixing points” sible to fix the outer casing to the wall in up to nine positions, depend- on the wall.
  • Page 10: Checking The Burner

    Radium models : The con- ‘LOW’ position it level, as small adjust- trol knob is located in the ments can still be made if centre of the appliance and necessary.
  • Page 11: Spark Failure

    disconnect the U gauge and refit the test nipple screw. Light the fire OPERATING THE APPLIANCE - CONTINUED and check for gas soundness. Now release the knob and the pilot should stay alight. If the pilot is In the event that the burner pressure is not in accordance with the fig- extinguished during use, wait three minutes before repeating the igni- ures stated in the data section of these instructions, the appliance must tion procedure.
  • Page 12: Briefing The Customer

    Frequency of service depends on usage, but MUST be carried out at Radium models : The glass panel is sup- least once annually. Advise that cleaning of the fire may be achieved...
  • Page 13: Servicing The Burner

    10.1 SERVICING THE BURNER 10.2 PILOT ASSEMBLY Firstly, remove the main glass panel, following section 8.4, and discon- Remove the casing, internal firebox (as per servicing section), lint arrestor and pilot unit by using a screwdriver to remove the retaining nect the gas connection inside appliance.
  • Page 14: Testing For Firebox Leakage

    10.3 CATALYSTS 10.4 TESTING FOR FIREBOX LEAKAGE - CONTINUED Appliances that are several years old or have been extensively disman- Important: The temperature of the gas emmited by the catalytic tled should be checked for soundness. It is important that all the converter is in excess of 350 C.
  • Page 15 10.5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - CONTINUED Fire smells when Newness smell from brand new appliance. first lit or in use Leakage occurring. Carry out leakage test Fire does not HT lead detached, refit. and rectify any problems. spark at pilot Check the spark gap (see section 8.2). Combustible materials used in incorrect posi Faulty piezo unit, replace.
  • Page 16: Important Notes

    500mm The manufacturer of this appliance considers all surfaces as working (20in) of the appliance sides. surfaces with the exception of the control knob, control panel, and the lower part of the glass facia (Radium models).
  • Page 17: Clearances To Combustibles

    CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES - CONTINUED Clearances to non-combustibles No such materials are permitted directly above the appliance regardless Non combustible surfaces are defined as brick, metal, marble, concrete of distance. etc. and also a number of man-made materials impervious to flame. If in doubt refer to the material manufacturer for further information The minimum clearance to the ceiling above the appliance is 800mm before proceeding with installation.
  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    If a door or window has been opened creating a draught, then pilot disturbance could be the problem and ‘HIGH’ position Radium models : The con- removal of the draught should resolve this. The appliance can then be trol knob is located in the re-lit in accordance with the previous section.
  • Page 19: Cleaning

    CLEANING INSTALLATION DETAILS Before carrying out any of the following operations, ensure that the Model : appliance is OFF and completely cold. GLASS PANEL - This can be cleaned with a suitable glass cleaner. Test Date installed : on a small area first. PAINTED AREAS - These can be cleaned using a dry cloth.
  • Page 20 Superior Fires, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT www.superiorfires.com e-mail: sales@superiorfires.com All instructions must be handed to user for safekeeping Revision B - 10/05 DO 005565/0...

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