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Wonderfire AF 16 NV Installer And Owner Manual

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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
MODEL
AF 16 NV
AC 16 NV
AF 18 XL
AC 18 XL
MODEL
AF 16 NV 5" Leg
We trust that this guide gives
sufficient details to enable this
appliance to be installed, operated
and maintained satisfactorily.
However, if further information is
required, our
Wonderfire Technical Helpline will
be pleased to help.
Telephone 0844 8711 565. (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
Telephone 0044 844 8711 565.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.
AIRFLAME
PRODUCT CODE
9500298 (coal)
0505411 (log)
9500296 (coal)
0505511 (log)
0503611 (pebble)
9500360 (coal)
9500361 (coal)
PRODUCT CODE
9505298 (coal)
MODEL
AF 16 NV RC
AC 16 NV RC
AF 18 XL RC
AC 18 XL RC
MODEL
AC 16 NV TC
5129826/03
PRODUCT CODE
0505601 (coal)
0505611 (log)
0505701 (coal)
0505711 (log)
0505301 (coal)
0505901 (coal)
PRODUCT CODE
05036T1 (coal)
0505811 (log)

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  • Page 1 PRODUCT CODE MODEL PRODUCT CODE 05036T1 (coal) AC 16 NV TC 0505811 (log) AF 16 NV 5” Leg 9505298 (coal) We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed, operated and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is...
  • Page 2 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. Wonderfire, Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP www.wonderfire.co.uk Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication ©...
  • Page 3 Wonderfire fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards. The Highest Standards Wonderfire is a member of SBGI and HHIC (Heating and Hot water Industry Council) which works to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance. Careful Installation Wonderfire is a CORGI registered company.

  • Page 4: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 38 TO 55 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 37 OWNER GUIDE 38 - 55 1. SAFETY 2. LPG CONVERSION 3. APPLIANCE DATA 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5. UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE 6. INSTALLATION OF STANDARD AND LARGE CONVECTION BOXES. 7. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 8.

  • Page 6: Safety

    9.45 AF 18 XL RC Not supplied AC 18 XL RC 18.7 AF 16 NV 5” Leg Not supplied AC 16 NV TC 11.33 One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is considered too heavy then obtain assistance.

  • Page 7: Appliance Data

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. APPLIANCE DATA The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 and the result is as below: Model Efficiency %(Gross) Model Efficiency %(Gross) AC 16 NV RC AC 16 NV AC 18 XL RC AC 18 XL AC 16 NV TC AF models are not included above as they have a default value included in the SAP...
  • Page 8 INSTALLER GUIDE GROSS HEAT INLET PRESSURE INJECTOR INPUT (kW) MODEL (TO BE TAKEN ON MAX. SETTING SIZE WITH THE FIRE COLD). MIN. MAX. AF16NV (Coal or Log) AC16NV (Coal or Log) 20.0mbar ± 1.0mbar 6.95 82 - 442 AC16NV TC (Coal or Log) (8.0 ±...

  • Page 9: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE BURNER TRAY DIMENSIONS HEIGHT MODEL (INCLUDING WIDTH DEPTH FUEL EFFECT) AF16NV AC16NV 380mm (15”) AF16NV RC AC16NV RC AF16NV TC at front tapering 225mm 305mm (12”) to 280mm (11”) at (9”) AF16NVP AC16NVP the rear AF16NVP RC AC16NVP RC 345mm AF16NV 5”...
  • Page 10 INSTALLER GUIDE of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations issued by the Scottish Executive. In Northern Ireland, the current edition of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. In the Republic of Ireland the installation must also conform with the relevant parts of: The current editions of:- IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”...
  • Page 11 INSTALLER GUIDE solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should be inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages. Figure 1. Hearth sizes. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008. Page 11...
  • Page 12 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.3.1. ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ / elevated installations - It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 4.5. For models fitted with the Essence fascia - The fascia has been specifically designed for ‘hole in the wall’ installations. It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in figure 1.
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth unless the conditions of section 4.3.1 are met (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible).
  • Page 14 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.8 The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets. 4.9 An extractor fan may only be used in the same room as this appliance, or in any area from which ventilation for the appliance is taken, if it does not affect the safe performance of the appliance.

  • Page 15: Unpacking The Appliance

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.12 Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) are easily affected by heat. They may scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing. 4.13 A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm or pet animals.

  • Page 16: Installation Of Standard And Large Convection Boxes

    On (TC) models the grommet on the right hand side will have to be cut to accommodate the wiring harness. The installation of any fire other than the listed Wonderfire products will invalidate the approval status and guarantee.
  • Page 17 INSTALLER GUIDE 6.3 Convection box sizes. The convection box sizes are shown in figure 2. STANDARD LARGE 530mm 590mm 605mm 605mm 410mm 470mm 545mm 545mm 405mm 475mm 350mm 415mm 255mm 225mm 550mm 550mm 395mm 395mm 295mm 295mm 10mm 10mm L (TC) models 35mm Figure 2.
  • Page 18 INSTALLER GUIDE 6.4 Fireplace requirements. 6.4.1 Fireplace opening and hearth dimensions. The fireplace opening should be as shown in figure 3. 16 inch convector W= 415mm H= 560mm D= 305mm (16½ inch) (22¼ inch) (12 inch) Minimum opening sizes 16 inch convector W= 415mm H= 560mm D= 280mm...
  • Page 19 INSTALLER GUIDE 6.4.3 Fireplace general condition. The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that the convection box can be installed without it rocking and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom front of the box. The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the...
  • Page 20 INSTALLER GUIDE 6.5 Gas supply connection. A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the 'T' connector at the bottom front of the appliance. The 'T' connector includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test point. The supply pipe must be rigid material.
  • Page 21 INSTALLER GUIDE 4. Three strips of self adhesive foam sealing material are supplied. Remove the protective backing from the seals and fit them to the rear of the convection box top and side flanges as in figure 6 (On TC models fit the foam seal to the rear of the spacer frame).
  • Page 22 INSTALLER GUIDE into the plugs. Make sure that the bolts are secure. 3. Place the convection box unit close to the fireplace but allow sufficient access into the fireplace opening so that the cables can be threaded through the eyebolts and returned through the back of the convection box.

  • Page 23: Burner And Supply Pipe Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6.8 Sealing floor front - all installations. Using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the bottom of the convection box to the base of the fireplace opening (and hearth where applicable) (See figure 8). Make sure that the whole length of the front edge of the convection box is fully sealed.

  • Page 24: Fitting The Ceramic Fuel Effect

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. It is important that the fitting guide for the ceramic fuel effect be placed inside or attached to this guide and handed to the customer following completion of the ‘final review’...

  • Page 25: Checking The Operation Of The Remote Control (Rc)Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9.2.3 Controlling the heat setting. In order to change from one setting to another depress the control knob slightly and turn the knob to the required position. Alternatively, if a setting between LOW and HIGH is required, then the control knob may be turned to this position. 9.2.4 To turn the fire back to pilot setting.
  • Page 26 INSTALLER GUIDE 9.3.3 Checking the ignition operation. Place the ‘ON/OFF’ switch to the ‘ ’ (On position). This is on the front of the gas valve (See figure 10). Simultaneously press and hold the (star) button and (up arrow) button. until a short acoustic signal confirms the start sequence has begun;...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Remote Control Handset / Receiver Code

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9.4 Adjusting the remote control handset / receiver code. If a customer has other devices that interfere with the operation of the fire, or if more than one Airflame remote control is installed in the same room, it will be necessary to adjust the remote control handset / receiver electronic code.
  • Page 28 INSTALLER GUIDE and the pilot should light. Observe if it is alight by looking through the slots to the left hand end of the front ceramic fuel effect. If the pilot does not light immediately, repeat the above procedure, keeping the knob depressed for several seconds in order to purge any air from the system.

  • Page 29: Inlet Pressure Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. Turn the fire off by rotating the pilot burner control knob to the OFF position (Number 1 in figure 12). Battery Life & Replacement Please note: In order to ensure maximum battery life and optimal performance, we recommend that only 'Long Life' alkaline type replacement batteries are used.

  • Page 30: Aeration Setting For Fires Fitted With Aeration Control

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9.7. Aeration setting for fires fitted with aeration control. To operate the aeration control system, the following procedure should be followed: 1. Allow the appliance to warm up, (for at least fifteen minutes) in the fully aerated position, with the control lever pushed in to the locked position (See figure 15 ).
  • Page 31 INSTALLER GUIDE Inset Tray (DGF) installations Convection box installations Figure 16. Spillage test. The installation is satisfactory if smoke is drawn into the convection box opening / fireplace opening. If smoke is not drawn into the convection box opening / fireplace opening leave the appliance alight at the maximum setting for a further 15 minutes and then repeat the test.
  • Page 32 INSTALLER GUIDE room as the appliance or a connecting room check that spillage does not occur with the fan operating and all doors and other openings between the fire and the appliance open. If the smoke is drawn into the appliance continue with the installation. If the test is not satisfactory disconnect the appliance and advise the customer of the cause of failure.

  • Page 33: Decorative Firefronts

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11. DECORATIVE FIREFRONTS If the appliance is not supplied with a decorative firefront a slotted firefront with a minimum free area as shown in figure 18 must always be used. Figure 18 For models supplied with a firefront, the open area may differ slightly from that stated in figure 18.

  • Page 34: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. FINAL REVIEW 1. COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER guide). 2. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. 3. Advise the customer how to operate the appliance. Explain to the customer that the appliance has a flame failure and spillage monitoring system.

  • Page 35: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT This product uses fuel effect pieces and burner (AC models also include a burner compartment rear wall) containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.

  • Page 36: To Remove The Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13.2 To remove the injector. Remove the decorative firefront. Remove the ceramic ceramic fuel effect pieces. Shut off the gas supply and disconnect the fire at the inlet "T" connector. Detach the burner unit by removing the fixing nut / screw from the front leg of the burner.

  • Page 37: To Remove The Convection Box From The Fireplace (For Models Fitted Into A Convection Box)

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13.5 To remove the convection box from the fireplace (For models fitted into a convection box). Detach any decorative fascia from the convection box. Remove the bottom decorative firefront. Remove the ceramic ceramic fuel effect pieces. Shut off the gas supply and disconnect the fire at the "T" connector. Detach the burner unit by removing the fixing nut / screw on the burner front leg.

  • Page 38: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 51 TO 55 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008. Page 38...
  • Page 39 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING THE FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. Operating the MANUAL CONTROL burner. Operating the REMOTE CONTROL (RC)burner. Operating the fire WITHOUT the Remote Control Handset. Operating the TOP CONTROL (TC)burner.

  • Page 40: Safety

    OWNER GUIDE SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS DON’T SMOKE. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES. DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF. TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE. OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS. IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A NEIGHBOURS PHONE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.

  • Page 41: Gas Consumption

    OWNER GUIDE become hot). wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the flames are extinguished for any reason. (Your fire is fitted with a safety device that will automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if, for any reason, the flames go out). get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire.

  • Page 42: Operating The Fire

    OWNER GUIDE OPERATING THE FIRE PLEASE NOTE When operating your fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use.

  • Page 43: Operating The Remote Control (Rc)Burner

    OWNER GUIDE Once the pilot is lit, keep the control knob depressed for ten seconds to allow the flame supervision device to establish. When the control knob is released, the pilot should remain lit. If the pilot fails to remain lit, repeat the ignition procedure, this time keeping the control knob depressed for a longer period of time.

  • Page 44: Operating The Fire Without The Remote Control Handset

    OWNER GUIDE Please note: The flames on the N.G. appliance will appear predominantly blue. The flames on the L.P.G. appliance will appear predominantly yellow. The appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during the first 20 – 30 minutes of operation. To do this, simply set the control knob to its ‘HIGH’...

  • Page 45: Operating The Top Control (Tc)Burner

    10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off” below and call the Wonderfire Technical Helpline 0844 8711 565.. To turn off. To turn the fire off press the ‘ON/OFF’ switch to the ‘O’ (Off position).
  • Page 46 OWNER GUIDE To light the pilot. Please note:- The fire must be lit manually. 1. Ensure that the pilot burner control knob is in the OFF position (Number 1 in figure 2. Depress the pilot burner control knob and turn anti- clockwise to the ignition position (Number 2 in figure 3) to activate the piezo ignition...

  • Page 47: Setting The Aeration On Fires Fitted With Aeration Control

    OWNER GUIDE Using the Top Control. 1. Keep the pilot burner at the "main burner on" position. Check the full range of main burner heat settings using the Top Control. In order to vary the flame effect between High and Low positions, press, and keep depressed, either the High button, or the Low button as appropriate (See figure 4).

  • Page 48: Cleaning Your Fire

    OWNER GUIDE CLEANING YOUR FIRE Turn the fire off and allow it to cool completely before attempting any cleaning. Note that the fire will retain heat for some time after it has been turned off. Metal parts. Clean the metal parts with a slightly damp cloth and then dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners, they could scratch the surface.

  • Page 49: Ceramic Fuel Effect Refitting

    OWNER GUIDE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide. The installer may have attached it to this guide or placed it inside. It is important that the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is followed correctly. If replacing the ceramic fuel effect, where a new guide is supplied, follow the installer and owner guide supplied with the replacement fuel effect.

  • Page 50: Regular Maintenance

    OWNER GUIDE Changing the battery in the remote control handset. Please note: In order to ensure maximum battery life and optimal performance, we recommend that only 'Long Life' alkaline type replacement batteries are used. 1. Remove the rear cover from the handset. 2.

  • Page 51: Warranty And Service

    OWNER GUIDE WARRANTY AND SERVICE Standard Warranty Terms & Conditions The warranty is for 12 months subject to contract. In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a heateam service engineer or a CORGI registered installer. You must register your fire with heateam, the service division of Baxi Heating UK Limited, either by completing and returning the registration card or calling our free telephone registration line on 0800 032 72 44.
  • Page 52 OWNER GUIDE When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Fire serial number and fascia code (Located on the information label - See figure 7 on page 55). Date of installation Your installer name and address details Fire make and model number Proof of purchase (if you do not have the fire serial number) Note: details 1 –...
  • Page 53 OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008. Page 53...
  • Page 54 0505701 (coal) AC 16 NV RC 0505711 (log) AF 18 XL RC 0505301 (coal) AC 18 XL RC 0505901 (coal) AF 16 NV 5” Leg 9505298 (coal) 05036T1 (coal) AC 16 NV TC 0505811 (log) © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

  • Page 55: Owner Guide

    Fascia code - Can be found on information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. Brand Baxi Valor Wonderfire Other......Date of Installation Figure 7. Information label location. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.
  • Page 56 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

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