Flavel Misermatic FRCM1G Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual
Flavel Misermatic FRCM1G Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Flavel Misermatic FRCM1G Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Flavel misermatic frcm1g; misermatic frcm2g fireplaces

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MISERMATIC
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Hand these instructions to the user
Model No's FRCM1G & FRCM2G are only for use on Natural Gas
(G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

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  • Page 1 MISERMATIC Installation and Maintenance Instructions Hand these instructions to the user Model No’s FRCM1G & FRCM2G are 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 Contents Installation Instructions Page Appliance Data Section 1 Conditions of Installation. Flue & Chimney Suitability Fireplace/Surround Suitability Shelf Position Side Clearance Closure Plate Flue & Chimney inspection Chimney Catchment space 1.8.1 Brick Built Chimney 1.8.2 Fitting to Pre-Fab. Twin Wall Metal Flueboxes 1.8.3 Fitting to Pre-Cast Flue Installations Hearth Fitting...
  • Page 3: Appliance Data

    APPLIANCE DATA Main injector (1 off) Stereomatic Elbow size 76 Pilot Type. Copreci Single Flame 21100 / 161 Max. Gross Heat Input : 6.9 kW Min. Gross Heat Input : 2.5 kW Cold Pressure : 20.0 +/- 1.0 mbar (8.0 +/- 0.4 in w.g.) Ignition : Rotary piezo, integral to gas valve Electrode Spark Gap :...
  • Page 4: Conditions Of Installation

    CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION In Great Britain :- It is law that all gas appliances are installed only by a registered installer in accordance with these installation instructions and the Gas Safety (Installation and use) Regulations 1998. Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution.
  • Page 5: Fireplace/Surround Suitability

    FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY The fire is suitable for hearth mounting or wall mounting. It must not be fitted directly onto a carpet or other combustible material. It must not be fitted to com- bustible walls. This fire is suitable for the following hearth / surround types: Non-combustible hearths / surrounds.
  • Page 6: Chimney Catchment Space

    Brick / stone built chimneys and any chimney or flue which has been used for an appliance burning fuel other than gas must be thoroughly swept. The base of the chimney/flue must also be thoroughly cleared of debris etc. Any under floor air supply to the fireplace must be completely sealed off. Ensure that the inside of the chimney/flue is in good condition along its length and check that there is no leakage of smoke through the structure of the chimney dur- ing and after the smoke pellet test.
  • Page 7: Metal Flueboxes

    The front opening of the fireplace must be between 305mm and 440mm wide, and between 522mm and 650mm high. If the opening is larger than this, then a surround must be constructed in a suitable non-com bustible material to create an opening to these limits. Allow a minimum flat surface of 20mm around the opening to ensure that the closure plate can be sealed to the fireplace.
  • Page 8: Hearth Fitting

    This appliance has been tested for use in a pre-cast flue block complying with BS EN 1858. In accordance with BS EN 1858, pre-cast flues built with directly plastered faces (front or rear) are not correctly installed as to ensure proper operation with any type of gas fire.
  • Page 9: Packing Check List

    PACKING CHECK LIST 1 off Firebox / Burner Assembly 1 off Flue Spigot 1 off Closure Plate 1 off Literature / Loose Items Pack 1 off Pack of Screws & Fixings for Wall Mounting 4 off Ceramic Radiants – Packed inside firebox 2 off Self adhesive foam rubber discs INSTALLATION OF FIRE 2.2.1...
  • Page 10 Fig. 3 To Remove the Lower Outer Case Fixing Screws Fig. 4 Remove the Upper Outer Case Fixing Screws Remove the flue spigot restrictor if the fire if the fire is the to be fitted: to a pre cast flue. The flue spigot restrictor is attached to the fire back with two screws.
  • Page 11 Closure plate. Fit the closure plate to the fireplace opening and ensure that it has a flat sealing area of at least 10mm sealed on all sides. See diagram below Dimensions stated are for closure plate supplied Fireplace Opening 460mm Dimensions Closure Plate...
  • Page 12: Gas Connection

    Wall Mounting. (Non Combustible Walls Only) NOTE: When the fire is wall mounted, the base of the fire must be a least 150mm above the floor level. Remove the feet from the base of the fire. (4 screws in each.) Mark the position of the upper fixing holes on the wall with reference to fig.
  • Page 13: Gas Soundness

    Before making the final gas connection, thoroughly purge the gas supply pipe work to remove all foreign matter, otherwise serious damage may be caused to the gas control valve on the fire. GAS TIGHTNESS Remove the pressure test point screw from the inlet elbow and fit a manometer.
  • Page 14: Checking For Clearance Of Combustion Products

    Checking for Clearance of Combustion Products Note : This test should be carried out with the case removed to prevent staining. Close all doors and windows in the room. Light the fire and turn to the maximum position. After 5 minutes hold the smoke match as shown in Fig. 6. Whilst hold ing the smoke match in the correct position, approximately 10mm below and inside the lower edge of the centre of the canopy.
  • Page 15: Final Checks

    Replacement of parts must be carried out by a competent person such as a CORGI registered gas installer. The part numbers of the replaceable parts are as follows, these are available from your local Flavel stockist, whose details can be found on the BFM Europe website, address on the back page...
  • Page 16: Maintenance Instructions

    MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Servicing Notes Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a Corgi registered engineer. The service should include visually checking the chimney and fire opening for accumulations of debris and a smoke test to check for positive up-draught in the chimney.
  • Page 17: Removal Of The Burner Assembly

    Fig. 8 Removing the Upper Outer Case Fixing Screws REMOVING THE BURNER ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRE Remove the outer case as section 4.1 Unscrew the pilot from the pilot bracket attached to the burner. See section 4.3 Unscrew injector fixing bracket. See fig. 9 Unscrew four burner fixing screws.
  • Page 18: Removal Of The Control Tap

    Fig. 10 Burner removal Position of Burner Screws REMOVING THE CONTROL TAP FROM THE FIRE Remove the outer case as section 4.1 Remove the service plate from the control valve air duct by unscrewing the two screws. See fig. 11 Unscrew the control valve lock-nut from the top of the control valve.
  • Page 19: Removal Of The Ods

    Fig. 12 Control Valve Panel Removal To refit the control valve, reassemble in reverse order noting that the control tap locates with a flat in the control fixing panel. Carry out a gas soundness test after re-assembly. REMOVING THE ODS- PILOT ASSEMBLY Note : Because this appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing ODS-pilot it is not possible to replace the thermocouple separately, because the ther- mocouple position is factory set to a tight tolerance.
  • Page 20 Fig. 13 REPLACING THE RADIANTS When replacing the radiants, always ensure that they are correctly located as shown in Fig. 14 below. Fig. 14 Ensure that the rear face of the ceramic radiant is touching the front edge of the position- ing plate as indicated Front edge of the Positioning Plate Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact...
  • Page 21 MISERMATIC User Instructions These instructions should be read by the user before operating the appliance and retained for future reference Model No’s FRCM1G & FRCM2G are for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
  • Page 22 CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a competent (e.g. CORGI Registered) Installer, in G.B. 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 23 ABOUT YOUR NEW FLAVEL MISERMATIC GAS FIRE The Flavel Misermatic gas fire incorporates a unique and highly developed heat exchanger which combined with the radiant plaques gives maximum heat whilst maintaining reasonable running costs Please take the time to fully read these instructions as you will then be able to obtain the most effective and safe operation of your fire.
  • Page 24 OPERATING THE FIRE Light the pilot by depressing the control knob at the “off” position and turn anti-clockwise (with the control depressed) to the second position marked *. When the pilot lights, (pilot can be seen through the bottom window of right hand radiant) hold the control knob down for 10 seconds.
  • Page 25 CLEANING THE RADIANTS The ceramics may discolour slightly over a period of time, this is normal for radiant fires. Any dust or small soot deposits that accumulate on the ceramics can easily be cleaned. Carefully remove the ceramics and brush gently with a soft brush. To remove the ceramic, remove the dress-guard as shown in fig.
  • Page 28 CORGI registered gas installer. The part numbers of the user replaceable parts are as follows, these are available from your local Flavel stockist whose details will be found on the BFM Europe website, address shown below Ceramic Radiant Plaques B-48680 Part no.

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