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SCANDIUM - NEON - ATHOS
INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 U N C O M P R O M I S I N G Q U A L I T Y SCANDIUM - NEON - ATHOS INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 NEON SCANDIUM ATHOS...
  • 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 following factory set adjustments, (see Data label 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

    Set of manufacturers instructions route. Glass facia panel assembly (Scandium and Neon models) Extruded Aluminium frame assembly (Athos models only) For concealed supply pipe routing, pipes must (where possible) be ver-...
  • Page 8: Fixing The Appliance

    Mark the positions shown as “Athos, Neon, Scandium fixing points” GAS SUPPLY ROUTES on the wall. If the appliance is to be mounted on the inner leaf of a conventional cavity wall, or a solid wall, drill four holes using a 7mm Pipes must be secured using suitable clips and protected against corro- masonry bit.
  • Page 9: Checking The Burner

    extinguished during use, wait three minutes before repeating the igni- CHECKING THE BURNER tion procedure. To achieve the HIGH setting, push the control knob in slightly and con- There are no imitation fuel bed components to install. The appliance tinue turning anti-clockwise to the high position. The main burner features a ribbon burner which is designed to produce a continuous should light after a few seconds.
  • Page 10: Fitting The Decorative Facia

    (two each side) as shown below. meter pressure is acceptable, then a problem in the supply pipework is Scandium and Neon models : The glass facia panel is supported by to be suspected. four M6 screws which protrude from the front of the outer casing.
  • Page 11: Fitting The Side Panels

    Do not attempt to remove the pilot injector as this can cause dam- age. The right-hand side panel has either a cut-out (Athos models) or a 9. Re-assemble components. hinged flap (Scandium and Neon models) to allow access to the control knob.
  • Page 12: Servicing The Burner

    Unclip the pilot lint gauze and clean with a soft brush. Clean the exte- 10.0 SERVICING - CONTINUED rior of the pilot assembly with a soft brush and blow through the flame ports on the pilot head. Check the aeration holes are free from lint or 10.
  • Page 13: Catalysts

    In order to calculate the combustion ratio for the appliance (CO/CO 10.2 PILOT ASSEMBLY - CONTINUED it is first necessary to express both gas concentrations in terms of per- Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen effect on centage.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    dangerous and can have a serious unseen 11.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE effect on safety. NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOUPLE TO MAKE THE Fire sparks No gas to fire, check isolators are open. PILOT STAY ALIGHT. but pilot Pipe work blockage, clean out. does not light Air not fully purged, re purge supply or wait Pilot flame shrinks...
  • Page 15 Combustible items, such as flooring and furniture and soft wall cover- U S E R ’ S I N S T R U C T I O N S ings (such as blown vinyl or embossed paper), low temperature sur- rounds etc may discolour if fitted too close to the fire.
  • Page 16: Clearances To Combustibles

    Clearances to non-combustibles CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES - CONTINUED Non combustible surfaces are defined as brick, metal, marble, concrete No such materials are permitted directly above the appliance regardless etc. and also a number of man-made materials impervious to flame. If of distance.
  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    Now release the knob and the pilot should stay alight. If the pilot is VENTILATION AND ROOM SIZING - CONTINUED extinguished during use, wait three minutes before repeating the igni- tion procedure. The appliance MUST NOT be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. To achieve the HIGH setting, push the control knob in slightly and con- For Republic of Ireland, see relevant rules in force.
  • Page 18: 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 19 Superior Fires, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT www.superiorfires.com e-mail: sales@superiorfires.com All instructions must be handed to user for safekeeping Revision A - 10/05 DO 005575/0...

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