GDC Brazilia F 5 Installation And Owner's Manual

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© GDC Group Ltd. 2012
Brazilia F 5, F 5S, F 8S &
Comfortstat 2 F 8ST
Balanced Flue Gas Wall Heaters
Brazilia F 5
Brazilia F 8S
Installation and Owner Guide
Brazilia F 5S
Brazilia F 8ST Comfortstat 2
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  • Page 1 Please leave these instructions with the user © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 Brazilia F 5, F 5S, F 8S & Comfortstat 2 F 8ST Balanced Flue Gas Wall Heaters Installation and Owner Guide Brazilia F 5 Brazilia F 5S Brazilia F 8S...
  • Page 2 GDC Group, Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF, UK. Warning: Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 Contents Section Page(s) Installer guide 3 - 17 Introduction 4 - 5 Technical Data 6 - 7 Site Requirements 8 - 10 Installation Commissioning the Appliance Annual Servicing Changing Components 14 - 17 Fault Finding...
  • Page 4: Installer Guide

    Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 1.0 Introduction IMPORTANT: The appliance must only be 1.1 Description used on its designated gas type. This is indicated on the information label. - The Brazilia F is a range of room sealed gas...
  • Page 5: Introduction 4

    © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 Installer Guide 1.0 Introduction 1.2 Regulations, Standards and Law. 1.7 Important Information. This product uses insulation board and gaskets The installation must be in accordance with this guide. For the user’s protection, in the United Kingdom it is the law that all gas...
  • Page 6: Technical Data

    Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 2.0 Technical Data F 5 & F 5S Natural Gas F 8S & F 8ST Natural Gas Category of Appliance F 8S 2H3P Category of Appliance Category of Appliance F 8ST 2H3P The appliance is set for Gas Type G20 at 20mbar.
  • Page 7 Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 2.0 Technical Data F 5 & F 5S Propane F 8S Propane (When converted using kit No. 5110284) (When converted using kit No. 5110285) Category of Appliance Category of Appliance 2H3P 2H3P The appliance is set for Gas Type G31 at 37mbar.
  • Page 8: Site Requirements

    Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 3.0 Site Requirements Location 1. The appliance must be fitted on a suitable outside wall to meet the requirements of the balanced flue arrangement. 2. For applications involving walls constructed from or comprising of combustible material, reference should be made to the requirements of B.S.
  • Page 9 F From internal or external corners. clear of any part of the terminal. A suitable guard G Above ground, roof or balcony level. is available direct from the GDC Group service H From a surface facing a terminal. From a terminal facing a terminal.
  • Page 10: Site Requirements 8

    Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 3.0 Site Requirements Flue Dimensions 1. The standard appliance is supplied with flue ducting which is adjustable to accommodate wall thicknesses from 248mm (9 in) to 349mm in). Flue Option 2. Two further flue terminals are available as F8S &...
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 4.0 Installation Preparation 1. Ensure that the length of the flue ducting is suitable for the wall thickness. 2. Select a position for the appliance. Using the template supplied, mark the position of the flue ducting and the four fixing holes.
  • Page 12: Commissioning The Appliance

    Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 5.0 Commissioning the Appliance Commissioning the Appliance 1. Turn on the gas service cock. 2. Where applicable, fit the control knob onto the control tap spindle (Fig. 12). 3. Purge any air from the system.
  • Page 13: Annual Servicing

    Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 6.0 Annual Servicing Servicing the Appliance 1. For reasons of safety and economy the appliance should be serviced annually. Outer Case 2. Before servicing please read Section 1.3 Important Information. Fig. 15 3. Turn off the gas supply and ensure that the appliance is cold.
  • Page 14: Changing Components

    Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 Fig. 21 7.0 Changing components on models without the Comfortstat control Changing Components 1. Before changing any components please read Section 1.3 Important Information. Mounting Lugs 2. Turn off the gas supply and ensure that the appliance is cold.
  • Page 15 Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 Fig. 26 7.0 Changing components on models without the Comfortstat control Burner 1. Undo the heat exchanger retaining nuts and washers and draw the casting forwards off the locating studs (Fig. 26). 2. Remove the three screws holding the burner...
  • Page 16 Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 8.0 Changing components on Fig. 30 models with the Comfortstat control Changing Components 1. Before changing any components please read Section 1.3 Important Information. 2. Turn off the gas supply and ensure that the appliance is cold.
  • Page 17 © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 Installer Guide Fig. 34 8.0 Changing components on models with the Comfortstat control Burner 1. Undo the heat exchanger retaining nuts and washers and draw the casting forward off the locating studs. Once clear of the studs the casting will need to be moved to the left to avoid the gas tap locating bracket.
  • Page 18: Fault Finding

    Installer Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 Ensure all installation criteria have been satisfied before 8.0 Fault Finding performing Fault Finding (e.g. flue terminal position). 7±1.5mm Fig. 38 3.5±0.5mm...
  • Page 19: Short Parts List

    © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 Installer Guide 9.0 Short parts list Key G.C. Description Manufacturers No. No. Part No. Knob Control (F 5 / F 5S) G / R / S E26513 Grey 243262 205887 Beige 234637 Knob Control (F 8S)
  • Page 20: Owner Guide

    © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 Owner Guide. Brazilia F 5 Brazilia F 5S Brazilia F 8S Brazilia F 8ST Comfortstat 2...
  • Page 21: Warnings

    Owner Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 1.2 Considerations for timber framed buildings. Notice Installation to a timber-framed building should be in accordance with the relevant sections of The Institute of Gas Discolouration of wall surfaces Engineers publication IGE/UP/7 “Gas installations in timber frame buildings”.
  • Page 22: Introduction & Operation

    Owner Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 2.0 Introduction & Operation Introduction 1. Your Brazilia F is a room sealed gas convector heater. This means that the gas burning section is sealed from the room in which it is installed. It is connected to a circular flue terminal outside the building.
  • Page 23: Operating Units Fitted With The Comfortstat Control

    Owner Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 2.0 Introduction & Operation Operating units fitted with the Comfortstat control. 1. The appliance is controlled by two knobs which are positioned at the lower right on the front of case (Fig. 3). The upper knob has four positions.
  • Page 24: Cleaning & Clearances

    Owner Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 3.0 Cleaning & Clearances Cleaning the Appliance 1. When cold the appliance may be cleaned with a damp cloth and wiped with a soft duster. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, wax or spray polish.
  • Page 25: Spares & Running Costs

    4.0 Spares & Running Costs Spare Parts 1. If spare parts are required they can be obtained through GDC Group Service Dept. Please read section 5. 2. Always quote the appliance model name and G.C. number. The G.C. number can be found on page 2 of these instructions.
  • Page 26: Warranty & Service

    © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 5.0 Warranty and Service Standard Warranty Terms & When calling the GDC Group customer helpline, it would be Conditions helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- The warranty is for 12 months subject to contract.
  • Page 27 Owner Guide © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 The following pages are to be completed by the installer: Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number Product Code...
  • Page 28: Warning

    © GDC Group Ltd. 2012 6.0 Warning • Do not obstruct any grilles or air inlets/outlets. • Do not hang any clothes etc. over this appliance. • This appliance should be installed and serviced by a Gas Safe registered installer. •...

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