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Focal Point Excelsior Fanflue Installation, Servicing And User Instructions Manual

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Excelsior
Fanflue
Fuel Effect Gas Fire
INSTALLATION, SERVICING
AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
All i i nstructions m m ust b b e h h anded t t o t t he u u ser f f or s s afekeeping
Revision A 04/02
Country(s) of destination: GB, IE
Focal Point Fires plc, Avon Trading Park, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT
: (01202) 499330
Fax: (01202) 499326
www.focalpointfires.co.uk
e-mail: sales@focalpointfires.co.uk

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  • Page 1 All i i nstructions m m ust b b e h h anded t t o t t he u u ser f f or s s afekeeping Revision A 04/02 Country(s) of destination: GB, IE Focal Point Fires plc, Avon Trading Park, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT : (01202) 499330 Fax: (01202) 499326 www.focalpointfires.co.uk...
  • Page 2 INST T ALLAT T ION I I NST T RUCT T IONS P P relim m in n ary N N otes B B efore I I n n stallation n This appliance is an Inset Live Fuel Effect appliance which provides radiant warmth utilising the latest type burner technology.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sec c tion Contents s Pag g e N N o. Sec c tion Contents s Pag g e N N o. Fitting Fan Terminal Important Notes Fuel Bed Layout Appliance Data 10.0 Fitting Frame and Front Installation Requirements 11.0 Testing &...

  • Page 4: Appliance D D Ata

    APPLIANCE D D ATA Gas Group G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H Inlet Pressure 20 mbar Max Energy Input (gross) 6.8 kW Min Energy Input (gross) 3.5 kW Pilot Energy Input (gross) 210 W Setting Pressure 15.8 mbar Main Injector Burner Stereo size 81 Gas Inlet Connection 8mm compression...

  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ( ( continued) Avoid locating the terminal in close proximity to combustible materials, such as plastic drainpipes and fences. If these are impossible to avoid, then a suitable metal deflector must be used if the flue gasses begin to heat the object.

  • Page 6: Site Requirements

    SITE R R EQUIREMENTS For aesthetic purposes it is essential that the hearth and infill plinth area are flat and level. The hearth and infill must also be square to the back panel. Failure to comply with this could cause the appliance to lean away from the fireplace resulting in an unsatisfactory installation.

  • Page 7: Ventilation

    VENTILATION No purpose provided ventilation is normally required with this appliance. However, the ventilation requirements of other gas appliances in the same room or space should be taken into consideration. A spillage test should be carried out as described in the relevant section with the doors and windows both open and closed, and with any extractor fan running on full.

  • Page 8: Outer Wall Aperture

    PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION ( ( continued) Apply the self adhesive sealing strip to the rear perimeter of Proposed location of appliance the firebox frame, this will eventually seal the firebox to the fireplace back panel. Place the fire to one side whilst the site 120mm is prepared for flue installation.

  • Page 9: Installation Method 1

    INSTALLATION METHOD 1 1 Outer cavity leaf Fireplace backpanel Rockwool Insulation Inner cavity leaf False chimney breast A- Opening width: 375mm min. 460mm max. B- Overall width: 480mm C- Overall height (excluding hearth): 590mm. D- Opening height: (excluding hearth): 565mm min. 580mm max. E- Recessed depth of fire: 180mm F- The hearth must extend 300mm in front of the appliance, with it’s top surface 50mm above the surround- ing floor level or having a 50mm high fixed fender around it’s perimeter.

  • Page 10: Installation Method 2

    INSTALLATION METHOD 2 This method allows for installation of the appliance with the rear part of it's firebox recessed into the inner leaf of the cavity wall. This will enable a standard fireplace to be flush fitted to the wall and the appliance will then be fitted flush into the fireplace.

  • Page 11: Installation Method 3

    INSTALLATION METHOD 2 ( ( continued) It is essential the Rockwool pad be fitted to the rear of the appliance to prevent condensation and to insulate the appliance firebox from the cold air of the cavity. Note: N N either t t he a a pplianc c e n n or t t he R R oc c kwool i i ns s ulating g p p ad s s hould b b ridg g e t t he c c avity. C C ons s ult y y our l l oc c al Building g C C ontrol D D epartment f f or a a ny a a dditional c c ons s truc c tion r r equirements s o o r f f urther a a dvic c e.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION METHOD 3 3 ( ( continued) Ins s tallation u u s s ing g e e xtended f f ire s s urround o o r f f als s e c c himney b b reas s t. When using this method of installation the following amendments should be incorporated.

  • Page 13: Flue Preparation

    FLUE PREPARATION When all the preparation work has been completed for whichever method of installation has been chosen, and with the fire surround fitted, take the appliance and slide the round flue section over the spigot on the rear of the fire.
  • Page 14 FITTING THE FAN TERMINAL ( ( continued) Fitting g t t he f f an t t erminal b b y r r ec c es s s s ing g i i nto t t he o o uter w w all If already fitted, remove the four long M4 screws from the top and bottom of the fan terminal.

  • Page 15: Fuel Bed Layout

    GAS CONNECTION Refit the burner tray into the firebox, fit the two screws through the locating holes in the tray legs, and tighten. Purge the gas supply thoroughly to remove air and dirt/debris BEFORE connection. Now disconnect the inlet restrictor elbow from the inlet pipe. Connect the previously installed gas supply to inlet restrictor elbow, and re-fit the restrictor elbow to the inlet pipe of the appliance.
  • Page 16 FUEL BED LAYOUT ( ( continued) 3. Open the bag of 16 moulded coals. All of the coals are the same. Take five coals and place them as shown. Care should be taken to ensure that the coals bridge the gap between the front coal and the four coal supports at the front of the matrix.
  • Page 17 FUEL BED LAYOUT Pebble E E ffect O O ption 1. Refer back to section 12.0 - Fuel bed layout (coal effect option) and follow steps 1 and 2. The front strip and fuel effect matrix used for pebble effect versions are of the same design as coal effect versions, but have a different surface finish.

  • Page 18: Fitting Frame And Front

    FUEL BED LAYOUT - c c ontinued 5. Finally, take the four remaining large pebbles and place at the back of the fuel matrix as shown. Once again, the pebbles may be orientated as desired in order to give a realistic effect. Avoid pushing the pebbles down between the supports.

  • Page 19: Operating The Appliance

    11.1 OPERATING T T HE F F IRE Turn on the power supply and momentarily press the ON switch on the con- trol box located to the right of the control knob. The fan should operate with the warning light illuminated. Almost immediately the fan will slow down to operating speed and a click may be heard as the safety solenoid opens allowing gas to the burner unit.

  • Page 20: Testing For Spillage

    11.4 FLUE SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM - c c ontinued If pilot disturbance is not the cause, then the ODS safety system may be in operation. Switch the appliance OFF, check the flue for obstruction or leakage. Relight the fire and carry out a spillage test. DO NOT allow the appli- ance to be used if it continues to fail a spillage test.

  • Page 21: Servicing

    13.0 SERVICING Isolate the fire from the gas supply. 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. Disconnect electrical supply, and isolate gas supply. 3.

  • Page 22: Checking The Fan Assembly

    13.2 DISMANTLING T T HE B B URNER T T RAY - c c ontinued The filter element should also be blown clean. This component should not require replacement, however if signs of deterioration are evident then a genuine spare must be used. If a large amount of debris is present in the filter then the pipework and control should be thoroughly cleaned before re-assembly.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    14.0 TROUBLESHOOTING G G UIDE Fan f f ails s t t o s s tart Check wall switch is turned ON Check the light on the control box illuminates when ON switch is pressed. If no light, check fuse. Turn OFF the wall switch, check all plugs and connectors from fire to fan and fully and correctly fitted.
  • Page 24 USER INST T RUCT T IONS Sec c tion Contents s Pag g e N N o. Important Notes Firefront Clearances to Combustibles Ventilation 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’...
  • Page 25 FIREFRONT This fire is supplied with a particular style of firefront. Use of the firefront will ensure an adequate airflow under the firebed for the correct functioning of this appliance. Compliance with safety standards cannot be guaranteed if another style of front is used. 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.

  • Page 26: List Of Spares

    FLUE S S PILLAGE M M ONITORING S S YSTEM This fire is fitted with a flue spillage safety device (ODS). If the fire shuts down during use for no apparent reason then several reasons may be suspected. If a door or window has been opened creating a draught, then pilot disturbance could be the problem, and removal of the draught should resolve this.

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