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Verine Meridian MK2 Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions

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Meridian MK2
CONVENTIONAL FLUE LOG EFFECT GAS FIRE
Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions
Hand these instructions to the user
Model No's NHEL**RN2 is only for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a
supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
Model No's NHEL**RP2 is only for use on Propane Gas (G31) at a
supply pressure of 37 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
** denotes cosmetic variant

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  • Page 1 Meridian MK2 CONVENTIONAL FLUE LOG EFFECT GAS FIRE Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions Hand these instructions to the user Model No’s NHEL**RN2 is only for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Section 1 Information and Requirements PAGE Appliance Information Conditions of Installation Flue and chimney suitability Fireplace / surround suitability Shelf position Chimney inspection Fire place opening / catchment space Fitting to Chair bricks Metal Flue boxes Hearths 1.10 Wall Mounting 1.11 Spillage Monitoring System Section 2...

  • Page 3: Information And Requirements

    SECTION 1 INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS APPLIANCE INFORMATION Model NHEL**RN2 NHEL**RP2 ** denotes cosmetic variant of product Gas Type Main injector (1 off) Size 380 Size 120 Pilot Type Seagas P5-29D Seagas P5-30 Max. Gross Heat Input : 6.2 kW 5.4 kW Min.

  • Page 4: Conditions Of Installation

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a GAS SAFE Registered Installer, in accordance with these installation instructions and the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended. Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution.

  • Page 5: Fireplace / Surround Suitability

    FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY The fire must only be installed on a hearth it must not be installed directly onto carpet or other combustible floor materials. The fire is suitable for fitting to non-combustible fire place surrounds with a temperature rating of at least 150 o c. (Class “O”) If a heating appliance is fitted directly against a wall without the use of a fire surround or fire place all combustible material must be removed from behind...

  • Page 6: Fire Place Opening / Catchment Space

    There must be no leakage of smoke through the structure of the chimney during or after the smoke pellet test and it is important to check inside upstairs rooms adjacent to the chimney / flue. Check the chimney pot / terminal and general condition of the brickwork or masonry.

  • Page 7: Fitting To Chair Bricks

    Table A - Installation Depth Requirements for a Verine Meridian being installed into a brick built chimney, requiring 12.0 litres of debris collection volume (fig. 2). Opening Width (mm) Minimum Depth Required (mm) 550-565mm 265mm Fig. 2 Depth Required (265mm)

  • Page 8: Wall Mounting

    opening and have a minimum width of 760mm and a minimum projection of 300mm forwards from the fire opening. If you wish to fit the product in a “hole in the wall” style installation, please consult section 1.10 1.10 WALL / HEARTH MOUNTING This appliance must be fitted on a flat, non-combustible base of minimum thickness 12mm.

  • Page 9: Spillage Monitoring System

    1.10 SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM This appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing spillage monitoring system in the form of an oxygen sensing burner. This is designed to shut the fire off in the event of a partial or complete blockage of the flue causing a build up of combus- tion products in the room in which the fire is operated.

  • Page 10: Installation Of Fire

    SECTION 2 INSTALLATION OF FIRE UNPACKING THE FIRE Carefully lift the fire out of the carton. Remove the loose item packaging carefully from the front of the appliance. Check the contents as listed :- Packing Check List - All Models 1 off Firebox / burner assembly 1 off...
  • Page 11 Remove the glass panel by undoing the retaining clips at the base of the glass frame as shown below in Fig. 4 Fig. 4 Unclip left and right hand glass frame assembly retaining clips at base of glass frame assembly Remove the glass frame assembly by tilting forwards then lifting as shown in Fig.
  • Page 12 Remove the burner. To allow burner removal, the ceramic support panel must be removed to allow access to the burner fixings. Remove the 4 off ceramic support retaining screws as shown below in Fig. 6 Fig. 6 Viewed from Top Four off ceramic support retaining screws...
  • Page 13 Remove the burner by lifting clear from the combustion chamber as shown below in Fig. 8, take care to also lift out the receiver unit and wiring loom, (the receiver unit is held in position with velcro). Fig. 8 Store the burner unit in a safe position. Ensure that the hearth is protected from damage and carefully lift the fire box into the fire opening, then slide it back into position.
  • Page 14 Continue as follows for all models :- Whilst the fire box is still in position, decide which side the gas supply is to enter the fire from. If concealed pipe work is required plan the pipe run to enter the fire box through one of the openings in the sides or rear of the fire box below the fuelbed support panel and connect to the isolating / inlet elbow.
  • Page 15 Carefully withdraw the fire box from the opening to enable the gas supply and fire fixing to be completed. There is a choice of methods of fixing the firebox which are provided to enable the installer to deal with any type of installation. The preferred method of fixing which is suitable for almost all situations is the cable fixing method which is described in the following section in detail.
  • Page 16 downwards through the pair of fixing eyes on the same side of the fire. Thread the free end of the cables through the corresponding circular hole on each side of the lower rear of the fire. Carefully slide the fire box back into the fire opening and pull both cables tight.

  • Page 17: Fitting The Batteries To The Receiver Unit & Handset

    The other firebox fixing method is as follows :- In installations where the cable method is not suitable (e.g. loose masonary in rear of fire opening) the firebox can be secured to the fire surround using four screws and wall plugs (not provided). Below (Fig. 13) is a diagram to indicate the hole centre positions available on the firebox to facilitate the screw fixing to the fireplace / surround.

  • Page 18: Gas Tightness And Inlet Pressure

    GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE Remove the pressure test point screw from the inlet elbow and fit a manometer. Turn on the main gas supply and carry out a gas tightness test. Depress both the round buttons on the handset. The fire will then commence its ignition sequence and will light to high.

  • Page 19: Fitting The Log Fuelbed

    SECTION 3 ASSEMBLING THE LOG FUEL-BED Place the L/H and R/H ceramic base pieces onto the ceramic support panel as shown below in Fig. 14 Fig. 14 Place the front ceramic base piece onto the ceramic support ensuring the location tabs fit into the L/H & R/H ceramic base pieces as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 20 Place the base log onto the ceramic support panel as shown below in Fig. 16, ensuring the spacer locating blocks on the rear face are fitted flush up against the rear panel. Fig. 16 Ensure spacer blocks are fitted flush to the rear panel Cover the burner and fuel-bed base ceramic in a single, even layer of bark chippings as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 21 Position log “H” onto the base log using the location lug on the back face of log “H” and the groove on the base log to find the correct location, as shown below in Fig. 18 Fig. 18 Log H Position log “E”...
  • Page 22 Position log “B” onto the base log using the location lug on the back face of log “B” and the groove on the base log to find the correct location as shown below in Fig. 20 Fig. 20 Log B Position log “G”...
  • Page 23 Re-fit the glass frame assembly as shown on page 11 before proceeding to section 3.2 Warning : Use only the log fuel-bed supplied with the fire. When replacing the log fuel-bed remove the old log fuel-bed and discard it. Fit a complete log fuel-bed from the manufacturer, only use genuine replacements.

  • Page 24: Lighting The Appliance

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE The control valve is positioned centrally below the burner unit of the fire when viewed from the front. To operate the appliance automatically via the remote control handset, ensure that the on / off switch is switched to the “on” position as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 25 The fire can now be switched between HIGH rate heat input and LOW rate heat input by pressing the “DOWN” arrow on the handset. To reduce the flame height of the main burner incrementally, press the arrow momentarily. To reduce the heat input directly down to the mini mum level, press the “SMALL”...

  • Page 26: Checking For Clearance Of Combustion

    CHECKING FOR CLEARANCE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS Close all doors and windows in the room. Light the fire and allow to run for approximately 5 minutes on high position. After approximately 5 minutes hold a smoke match just 10mm inside and below the centre of the lower front edge of the top of the fire, as shown below in Fig.

  • Page 27: Removal / Re-Fitting The Restrictor Baffle

    REMOVING / RE-FITTING THE FLUE RESTRICTOR BAFFLE The restrictor baffle is secured with 2 off screws to the spigot area of the fire. Remove the fire if necessary from the fireplace opening and unscrew or re-fit the baffle as shown below in Fig. 25 Fig.

  • Page 28: Removal / Re-Fitting The Trim Assembly

    REMOVING / RE-FITTING THE TRIM ASSEMBLY & COSMETIC TRIM The trim is secured by hooking the trim over the bracket on the top flange of the firebox as shown below in Fig. 26. The bracket is adjustable to ensure the fit is correct. Fig.
  • Page 29 Fit the cosmetic trim over the glass frame assembly as shown below in Fig. 27 Fig. 27...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Servicing Notes Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered engineer. This is a condition of the Verine guarantee schemes. The service should include visually checking the chimney and fire opening for accumulations of debris and a smoke test to check for a positive up-draught in the chimney.

  • Page 31: Removal Of The Oxypilot

    Removing the Pilot Assembly. Note : Because this appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing ‘Oxy- Pilot’ it is not possible to replace the thermocouple separately, because the thermocouple position is factory set to a tight tolerance. Any replacement of parts on the pilot requires a complete new pilot assembly.

  • Page 32: Spare Parts Shortlist

    Replacement of any other parts must be carried out by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered gas installer. The part numbers of the main replaceable parts are as follows, these are available from your local Verine stockist, whose details can be found on the BFM Europe website, in the “stockist”...

  • Page 33: Conditions Of Installation / About Your New Gas Fire

    SECTION FIVE - USER INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 Installation Information Conditions of Installation It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a competent (e.g. GAS SAFE) Registered Installer, in accordance with the installation instructions and the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution.

  • Page 34: Important Safety Information

    About your Verine Meridian The Verine Meridian range of log effect gas fires incorporates a unique and highly developed fuel bed which gives the realism of a loose log layout combined with realistic flames and glow. The use of durable ceramic material in the construction of the fuel-bed components ensures long and trouble free operation.

  • Page 35: Operating The Fire

    The ceramic fuel-bed remains hot for a considerable period after use and sufficient time should be allowed for the fire to cool before cleaning etc. The fire must only be operated with the trim and fret supplied with the fire. LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE The control valve is positioned centrally below the burner unit of the fire when viewed from the front.
  • Page 36 The fire can now be switched between HIGH rate heat input and LOW rate heat input by pressing the “DOWN” arrow on the handset. To reduce the flame height of the main burner incrementally, press the arrow momentarily. To reduce the heat input directly down to the mini mum level, press the “SMALL”...

  • Page 37: Removal / Re-Fitting The Glass Frame Assembly

    REMOVAL / RE-FITTING THE GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY Remove the cosmetic trim which is held by lifting clear as shown below in Fig. 3 Fig. 3...
  • Page 38 Release the glass panel assembly by undoing the retaining clips at the base of the glass frame as shown below in Fig. 4 Fig. 4 Unclip left and right hand glass frame assembly retaining clips at base of glass frame assembly Remove the glass frame assembly by tilting forwards then lifting as shown in Fig.

  • Page 39: Removal / Replacement Of The Fuelbed

    RE-LAYING THE FUEL-BED Place the L/H and R/H ceramic base pieces onto the ceramic support panel as shown below in Fig. 6 Fig. 6 Place the front ceramic base piece onto the ceramic support ensuring the location tabs fit into the L/H & R/H ceramic base pieces as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 40 Place the base log onto the ceramic support panel as shown below in Fig. 8, ensuring the spacer locating blocks on the rear face are fitted flush up against the rear panel. Fig. 8 Ensure spacer blocks are fitted flush to the rear panel Cover the burner and fuel-bed base ceramic in a single, even layer of bark chippings as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 41 Position log “H” onto the base log using the location lug on the back face of log “H” and the groove on the base log to find the correct location, as shown below in Fig. 10 Fig. 10 Log H Position log “E”...
  • Page 42 Position log “B” onto the base log using the location lug on the back face of log “B” and the groove on the base log to find the correct location as shown below in Fig. 12 Fig. 12 Log B Position log “G”...

  • Page 43: Cleaning The Fire

    Re-fit the glass frame assembly before proceeding to section 3.2 Warning : Use only the log fuel-bed supplied with the fire. When replacing the log fuel-bed remove the old log fuel-bed and discard it. Fit a complete log fuel-bed from the manufacturer, only use genuine replacements. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS APPLICABLE TO ALL FUEL-BED TYPES This appliance uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (R.C.F.), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres.
  • Page 44 CLEANING THE FUELBED We do not recommend cleaning of the logs or fuelbed components as these are fragile and damage may result. None of these parts must be washed or exposed to any cleaning agents or water. Any damaged parts must be replaced by contacting your dealer or telephoning BFM Europe Ltd.

  • Page 45: Removal / Re-Fitting The Trim

    REMOVAL / RE-FITTING THE TRIM The trim is secured by hooking the trim over the bracket on the top flange of the firebox as shown below in Fig. 14. The bracket is adjustable to ensure the fit is correct. Fig. 14 Bracket on Trim Bracket on Firebox...

  • Page 46: User Replaceable Parts

    USER REPLACEABLE PARTS The only user replaceable parts on this fire are the fuelbed components and logs which may be replaced as described in the above section. Replacement of any other parts must be carried out by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered gas installer.

  • Page 47: Bfm Europe Ltd

    Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact accuracy of descriptions and illustrations cannot be guaranteed. Part No. B-143170 Issue 3 BFM Europe Ltd. Trentham Lakes Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www.bfm-europe.com Telephone - General Enquiries : (01782) 339000 Telephone - Service : (0844) 7700169...

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