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Global Fires Corda Plus Instruction Manual

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INSET LIVE FUEL-EFFECT GAS FIRES
Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions.
Hand these instructions to the user after installation.
Model No's GSPC**MN, GSPC**TN & GSPC**RN are for use on
Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
** denotes variant of trim / fascia where applicable

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  • Page 1 Corda Plus INSET LIVE FUEL-EFFECT GAS FIRES Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions. Hand these instructions to the user after installation. Model No’s GSPC**MN, GSPC**TN & GSPC**RN are for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PAGE 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 metal flue boxes Hearths Pre-cast flue installations 1.10 Spillage monitoring system Section 2...

  • Page 3: Information And Requirements

    SECTION 1 INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS APPLIANCE INFORMATION Model GSPC**MN (MC) GSPC**RN (RC) GSPC**TN (EFC) Gas Type Main injectors (1 off) Size 440 Size 380 Burner Type / Pilot Type Aeromatic Self SIT Oxystop Vitiating Tubular YA OP 9055 Burner Maximum gross heat Input : 6.5 kW 6.3 kW Minimum gross heat Input :...
  • Page 4 Fire box Dimensions (Corda Plus Models) Width : (with trim, no spacer) 498mm Height : (with trim, no spacer) 600mm Depth : (overall-without fender) 125mm Gas Connection 8mm Compression (Supplied with fire) Efficiency Declaration The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977-1 : 2009 and the result is 63%.

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 and proprietary 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 7: Fire Place Opening / Catchment Space

    Check the chimney pot / terminal and general condition of the brickwork or masonry. If the chimney or flue is in poor condition or if there is no up-draught do not proceed with the installation. If there is a history of down-draught conditions with the chimney / flue, a tested and certificated flue terminal or cowl suitable for the relevant flue type should be considered.

  • Page 8: Fitting To Metal Flue Boxes

    Table A - Installation Depth Requirements for a Global Corda Plus being installed into a brick built chimney, requiring 12.0 litres of debris collection volume (figure 2) Opening Width (mm) Minimum Depth Required (mm) 330 (minimum opening width) 440 (maximum opening width)135 For example, if the appliance was to be fitted into a 400mm wide opening, the depth required would be 135mm.

  • Page 9: Hearths

    HEARTHS This appliance must only be installed on to a concrete or non-combustible hearth. The hearth material must be a minimum thickness of 13mm with the top surface at least 50mm above the floor. The hearth must be fitted symmetrically about the fire opening and have a minimum width of 760mm and a minimum projection of 300mm forwards from the fire opening.

  • 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 - manual control models 1 off Fire box / burner assembly 1 off...
  • Page 11 For manual control models proceed as follows :- Remove the two screws at the bottom of the control panel. See fig. 3 below Fig. 3 2 burner retaining screws The base of the burner unit can now be lifted, lift the two retaining tabs on the burner brackets from the back of the firebox, allowing the burner to be removed.
  • Page 12 For remote and electronic fire control models proceed as follows :- Remove the two screws at the bottom of the control panel, remove the screw which retains the gas inlet elbow retaining bracket See fig. 5 below. Fig. 5 2 burner retaining screws The base of the burner unit can now be lifted, lift the two retaining...
  • Page 13 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 14 IMPORTANT : THE 45MM GROMMET SUPPLIED IN THE LOOSE ITEMS MUST BE USED TO SEAL THE GAS INLET POINT UTILISED ON THE FIREBOX. FAILURE TO SEAL THIS INLET POINT COULD RESULT IN FLAME REVERSAL AND DAMAGE TO THE CONTROLS ON THE FIRE. BFM EUROPE ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO THE FIRE AS A RESULT OF FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS REQUIREMENT.
  • Page 15 Fig. 10 Evenly tighten the tensioning nuts to tension both cables and pull the fire snugly against the wall. Do not overtighten, it is only necessary to pull the seal up against the sealing face of the wall, it does not need to be compressed.

  • Page 16: Gas Tightness And Inlet Pressure (Manual Control Models)

    GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE (MANUAL CONTROL MODELS) 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 the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position marked ignition / low.

  • Page 17: Assembling Fuel Bed And Commissioning

    SECTION 3 ASSEMBLING FUEL BED AND COMMISSIONING ASSEMBLING THE CERAMICS AND FUEL BED - COAL MODELS Place the fuelbed base centrally on to the fuelbed support and push fully backwards to the rear face of the fibre boards Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box, behind the retaining tabs as shown below.
  • Page 18 Select 3 off large coals and arrange along the rear of the fuelbed, using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement, see figure 13 below. Fig. 13 Select 2 off small coals and arrange at the left hand and right hand end of the third row of coals, see figure 14 below.
  • Page 19 Select 6 off small coals and arrange along the rear of the fuel-bed as shown below in figure 15. Fig. 15 The exact position and fit of the coals may be finely adjusted to give the best appearance. Warning : Use only the coal set supplied with the fire. When replacing the coals remove the old coals and discard them.

  • Page 20: Assembling The Ceramics And Fuel Bed (Pebble Variants)

    ASSEMBLING THE CERAMICS AND FUEL BED - PEBBLE MODELS Place the fuelbed base centrally on to the fuelbed support and push fully backwards to the rear face of the fibre boards Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box, behind the retaining tabs as shown below in figure 16.
  • Page 21 Fit the three small pebbles onto the ribs in the fuelbed as shown below, ensuring that the rear flame paths as indicated are not interupted. See figure 18 below. Fig. 18 Beige pebbles to be positioned as indicated The exact position and fit of the pebbles may be finely adjusted to give the best appearance.

  • Page 22: Fixing The Infra-Red Eye In Position

    FIXING THE INFRARED SENSOR IN POSITION (RC MODELS ONLY) Due to the different fascia’s that can be supplied with these fires, the infrared sensor is supplied from the factory attached to a self adhesive pad. This pad can therefore be attached to the hearth in a position to suit the form of the fret assembly that is chosen with the product.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Battery Pack

    CONNECTING THE BATTERY PACK (RC & EFC MODELS) To prevent un-necessary battery drain, the battery pack that is used to provide the remote control function for this product is disconnected at the factory. Prior to attempting to light the product, can the installer please ensure that the battery pack is re-connected as shown in section b), c) &...

  • Page 24: Lighting The Appliance (Manual Control Models)

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE - MANUAL CONTROL MODELS Turn on the gas isolation tap. Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position marked ignition / low rate. Hold in the control knob for a few seconds to purge the pipe work. Continue to hold-in the control knob and press the igniter button.

  • Page 25: Lighting The Appliance (Electronic Fire Control Models)

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE - ELECTRONIC FIRE CONTROL MODELS. To light the fire using the electronic fire control, press the ignition button as indicated below in figure 22. The fire will emit a “beep” sound, the buttons can now be released. After a few seconds an audible clicking can be heard and then the fire will light the pilot and then light the main burner.

  • Page 26: Lighting The Appliance (Remote Control Models)

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE - REMOTE CONTROL MODELS The Remote control handset generates an infrared signal, which will be received by the sensor situated at the front right of your fire, behind the ashpan cover. This infrared signal requires direct line of sight from the handset to the sensor on the fire to ensure good operation.

  • Page 27: Checking For Clearance Of Combustion Products

    3.10 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 10mm inside and below the centre of the lower front edge of the top of the fire as shown overpage in figure 25.
  • Page 28 After ensuring that the fire is safe to use it should be left in the high position to fully warm up. During this time a slight odour may be noticed, this is due to the “newness” of the fire and will soon disappear. At this stage any minor adjustments to the coals should be made using suitable long handled tongs and taking care not to damage the coals.

  • Page 29: 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 Global Fires 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 30: Removal Of The Control Tap (Manual Control Models)

    Removing the Control Tap from the fire. 4.3.1 Remove the burner assembly as in section 4.1. 4.3.2 Pull the control knob off the control tap spindle. 4.3.3 Loosen and remove the two gas pipe retaining nuts from the control tap and release the ends of the gas pipes from the control tap body. Remove the push in thermocouple from the end of the control tap.

  • Page 31: Removal Of The Burner Assembly (Remote & Electronic Fire Control Models)

    Remote & Electronic Fire Control Models – For Diagrams refer to Section 2 Removing the burner assembly from the fire. 4.5.1 Prepare work area (lay down dust sheets etc.) 4.5.2 Lift the fender and ash pan cover of the way and put them in a safe location.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Batteries (Remote & Electronic Fire Control Models)

    4.7.1 Remove the burner assembly as in section 4.5. 4.7.2 Unscrew the thermocouple retaining nut from the solenoid. 4.7.3 Loosen the pilot nut and remove two screw retaining the pilot assembly. 4.7.4 Re-assemble in reverse order and carry out a gas tightness test. Re-fit coals as shown in section 3.

  • Page 33: Part Shortlist / Fret Information

    FRET INFORMATION To enable Customers to choose their own style of fret these fires are now available without frets. In order to maintain the efficient and safe operation of the fire it is important that any fret which is used must comply with the following dimensions. (figure 26).

  • Page 34: Conditions Of Installation & About Your New 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 35 ABOUT YOUR NEW GLOBAL CORDA PLUS GAS FIRE The Global Corda Plus coal effect gas fire incorporates a unique and highly developed fuel bed which gives the realism of a loose coal layout combined with realistic flames and glow. The use of durable ceramic material in the construction of the fuelbed components ensures long and trouble free operation.

  • Page 36: 5.2 Operating The Fire - Manual Control Models

    5.2 OPERATING THE FIRE - MANUAL CONTROL MODELS The controls are located behind the ashpan cover which is situated below the fret or contemporary ashpan cover. The controls, comprise a control valve to adjust the gas flow and a push button piezo igniter. To light the fire proceed as follows:- Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position marked ignition rate.

  • Page 37: Operating The Fire (Electronic Fire Control Models)

    5.3 LIGHTING THE FIRE - ELECTRONIC FIRE CONTROL MODELS The control comprises an electronic fire control (EFC) trim switch to ignite the fire and adjust the gas flow. The electronic fire control trim switch is located at the top right hand side of the fire. To light the fire proceed as follows:- To light the fire using the electronic fire control (trim switch), press the ignition button as indicated below in figure 2.

  • Page 38: Operating The Fire (Remote Control Models)

    WARNING : If the fire goes out for any reason or is turned off and it is necessary to re-light the fire it is important to allow the fire to cool for 3 minutes before attempting to re-light it. Please Note : The life span of the batteries in the burner unit is dependent upon use and therefore the battery life will vary accordingly.
  • Page 39 Fig. 2 High (Large Flame) Off Button Low (Small Flame) Standby Button WARNING : If the fire goes out for any reason or is turned off and it is necessary to re-light the fire it is important to allow the fire to cool for 3 minutes before attempting to re-light it.

  • Page 40: Remote Handset / Efc Trim Switch Malfunction

    5.5 TURNING THE PRODUCT OFF IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF A REMOTE HANDSET OR EFC TRIM SWITCH MALFUNCTION. In the unlikely event of the remote control handset or EFC trim switch malfunctioning (or if lost or broken) after the appliance has been turned on, the fire can be turned off via the emergency shut off switch on the control panel.

  • Page 41: 5.7 Spillage Monitoring System

    5.7 SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM All models regardless of control type are fitted with a spillage monitoring system which shuts down the fire if the evacuation of combustion products from the fire is affected by a partially or fully blocked flue. If this system operates the fire will go out.

  • Page 42: Re-Assembling The Ceramics And Fuel Beds

    5.9 RE-ASSEMBLING THE FUEL-BED - COAL MODELS Place the fuelbed base centrally on to the fuelbed support and push fully backwards to the rear face of the fibre boards Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box, behind the retaining tabs as shown below.
  • Page 43 Select 3 off large coals and arrange along the rear of the fuelbed, using the ribs in the rear of the fuelbed as a guide for placement, see figure 6 below. Fig. 6 Select 2 off small coals and arrange at the left hand and right hand end of the third row of coals, see figure 7 below.
  • Page 44 Select 6 off small coals and arrange along the rear of the fuel-bed as shown below in figure 8. Fig. 8 The exact position and fit of the coals may be finely adjusted to give the best appearance. Warning : Use only the coal set supplied with the fire. When replacing the coals remove the old coals and discard them.
  • Page 45 5.9 RE-ASSEMBLING THE FUEL-BED - PEBBLE MODELS Place the fuelbed base centrally on to the fuelbed support and push fully backwards to the rear face of the fibre boards Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box, behind the retaining tabs as shown below in figure 9.
  • Page 46 Fit the three small pebbles onto the ribs in the fuelbed as shown below, ensuring that the rear flame paths as indicated are not interupted. See figure 11 below. Fig. 11 Beige pebbles to be positioned as indicated The exact position and fit of the pebbles may be finely adjusted to give the best appearance.
  • Page 47 USER REPLACEABLE PARTS The only user replaceable parts on this fire are the fuelbed components and coals / pebbles 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 48 Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact accuracy of illustrations and descriptions contained in this book cannot be guaranteed Part No. B-153690 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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