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COAL EFFECT BALANCED FLUE GAS FIRE
Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions
Hand these instructions to the user
Model No. FBFC**MN2, FBFC**RN3 & FBFC**EN3 are for use on Natural Gas
(G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
Model No. FBFC**MP2 is for use on Propane Gas (G31) at a supply pressure
of 37 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
** denotes trim / fret or fascia variant

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  • Page 1 Calibre COAL EFFECT BALANCED FLUE GAS FIRE Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions Hand these instructions to the user Model No. FBFC**MN2, FBFC**RN3 & FBFC**EN3 are for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E. Model No.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PAGE Section 1 Information and Requirements Appliance Information Conditions of Installation Fireplace surround & suitability Flue Terminal Position Shelf position Hearths Section 2 Installation of Fire Unpacking the fire Fireplace opening Preparation of the wall Preparation of the flue hole Installation of the gas supply Preparation of the flue duct Securing the firebox to the opening...

  • Page 3: Information And Requirements

    SECTION 1 INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS APPLIANCE INFORMATION Natural Gas Main injector : (1 off) 1.65mm (MC) 1.20mm (MC) 1.8mm (RC & EFC) Pilot Type - S.I.T.140 Series Size 27 Size 19 Max. Gross Heat Input : 4.6kW 4.8kW Min. Gross Heat Input : 3.2kW 3.4kW 0.427 m 3 /hr...

  • Page 4: Conditions Of Installation

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Efficiency Declaration The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS EN 613 : 2001 and the result is 85%. The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by BSI. The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.

  • Page 5: Flue Terminal Position

    FLUE TERMINAL POSITION The minimum acceptable dimensions from the flue terminal to obstructions and ventilation openings are shown below and listed in the table It is important that the position of the flue allows the free passage of air across it at all times. The minimum acceptable space from the flue terminal to obstructions and ventilation openings are specified below in figure 2.

  • Page 6: Shelf Position

    SHELF POSITION The fire may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum distance of 200mm above the top of the fire and the shelf does not project more than 150mm. If the shelf overhangs more than 150mm the distance between the fire and the shelf must be increased by 15mm for every 25mm of additional overhang over 150mm.

  • Page 7: Fireplace Opening

    FIRE PLACE OPENING 2.2.1 The front opening of the fire place must be between 415 and 420mm wide, and between 563 and 570mm high. If the opening exceeds these dimensions then a surround must be constructed from suitable non- combustible material to produce a suitable sized opening. Any surround must be suitably sealed to the fire place to prevent leakage.

  • Page 8: Preparation Of The Wall

    2.2.3 NOTE : WHEN MEASURING LENGTH BETWEEN FIREBOX AND THE OUTER WALL TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE FIREBOX AND THE INNER WALL AS THIS WILL VARY BETWEEN INSTALLATIONS, DEPENDENT UPON THE FIRE SURROUND REBATE OR CAVITY DEPTH. (DIMENSION “X”...

  • Page 9: Preparation Of The Flue Hole

    Fig. 6 150mm diameter 423mm PREPARATION OF THE FLUE HOLE 2.4.1 Mark the position of the centre of the flue on the inner wall. 2.4.2 Cut hole for outer flue pipe. There are two possible methods to achieve this, either core drill or via hammer and chisel. 2.4.3 To core drill, proceed as follows :- Drill a pilot hole through the wall, in position as specified in figure 6.

  • Page 10: Installation Of The Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION OF THE GAS SUPPLY 2.5.1 Before installing the firebox, decide from which side or if a rear connection to the gas supply is required. Plan the pipe run to enter the firebox from the left, right or rear and connect to the inlet elbow. See below :- 2.5.2 If concealed pipe work is required plan the pipe run to enter the fire box...

  • Page 11: Preparation Of The Flue Duct

    PREPARATION OF THE FLUE DUCT 2.6.1 Place the firebox into the fire opening with fire surround correctly secured in the final position. From the outside of the house measure from the face of the outside wall to the rear panel of the firebox through the flue hole.

  • Page 12: Securing The Firebox To The Opening

    SECURING OF FIREBOX TO THE OPENING 2.7.1 There is a choice of methods of fixing the firebox that are provided to enable the installer to deal with any type of installation. The preferred method of fixing the appliance is the cable fixing method, which is described in detail in the following section.

  • Page 13: Making The Gas Connection

    2.7.8 To improve access to tension the screws it may be advantageous to remove the control panel from the fire. To do this, remove the 4 off retaining screws and on MC models, remove the control valve retaining nut. 2.7.9 Thread a tensioning screw over both of the cables and ensure that the tensioning nut is screwed fully up against the hexagon shoulder of the tensioning screw (this provides maximum travel for the tensioning nut).

  • Page 14: Fitting The Terminal Guard

    FITTING THE TERMINAL GUARD 2.9.1 With the flue terminal in position, place the terminal guard over the top of the flue terminal and mark the position of the holes on the outer wall. 2.9.2 Remove the terminal guard and drill the 4 off 6 mm holes. 2.9.3 Insert the raw plugs into the drilled holes, replace the terminal guard over the top of the flue terminal and attach to the wall using the No.12 x...

  • Page 15: Removal & Refitting Of The Glass Frame

    2.10 REMOVING & REFITTING OF THE GLASS FRAME. 2.10.1 Remove the 2 screws which hold the convection slot cover to the firebox, as shown below in figure 11. 2.10.2 Remove the burner heat shield by unscrewing the 2 off retaining screws as shown below in figure 11.

  • Page 16: Assembling Fuel Bed And Commissioning

    SECTION 3 ASSEMBLING FUEL BED AND COMMISSIONING FITTING THE FUELBED 3.1.1 Place the ceramic fibre support behind the burner as shown below in figure 12. Fig. 12 3.1.2 Place the front right coal moulding onto the front coal support as shown below in figure 13.
  • Page 17 3.1.3 Place the front left coal moulding onto the front coal support as shown below in figure 14. Fig. 14 Left Front Coal Moulding 3.1.4 Place the upper right coal moulding as shown below in figure 15. This moulding tucks under the front right coal moulding and is supported by the ceramic fibre support.

  • Page 18: Fitting The Trim

    3.1.5 Place the upper left coal moulding as shown below in figure 16. This moulding tucks under the front left coal moulding and is supported by the ceramic fibre support. Fig. 16 Upper Left Coal Moulding 3.1.5 Refit the glass frame as detailed in section 2.10, then light the appliance as detailed in section 3.4 to 3.10 To ensure that the release of fibres from these R.C.F (Refractory Ceramic Fibre) articles is kept to a minimum, during installation and servicing we...

  • Page 19: Lighting The Appliance (Mc Variants)

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE - MANUAL CONTROL VARIANTS IMPORTANT NOTE : IF THE BURNER IS EXTINGUISHED FOR ANY REASON YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU WAIT A FULL FIVE MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RE-LIGHT THE FIRE. WHEN TURNING THE FIRE “OFF” PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE CONTROL VALVE IS TURNED TO THE “OFF”...

  • Page 20: Fitting The Batteries (Remote Control & Efc Models)

    FITTING THE BATTERIES - REMOTE CONTROL & EFC MODELS 3.5.1 The control valve is located at the base of the fire as shown below in figure 17. Fig. 17 Position of battery cover on control valve 3.5.2 Remove the battery compartment cover from the control valve as indicated below in figure 18 and fit the 3 off AA sized alkaline batteries supplied to the control valve unit.

  • Page 21: Lighting The Fire Manually Via The Control Valve (Remote Control & Efc Models)

    3.5.4 For remote control model operation please see section 3.7 3.5.5 For easy flame control operation please see section 3.8 LIGHTING THE FIRE MANUALLY VIA THE CONTROL VALVE 3.6.1 These products can be operated manually by using the buttons directly on the fire control in addition to the handset (should the need arise).

  • Page 22: Setting The Time, Temperature And Day On The Handset (Remote Models)

    SETTING THE TIME, DATE & TEMPERATURE ON THE REMOTE HANDSET 3.7.1 Fit the 2 off AA batteries to the handset by removing the cover on the rear of the handset and inserting the batteries, ensure the correct +/- polarity is observed. Following insertion of the batteries the screen displayed will be as shown below in figure 20.
  • Page 23 Fig. 21 24hr or 12 hr display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings + button - button 3.7.4 When the 24hr or 12hr time display option has been chosen and you are ready to confirm the setting you want press the SET button on the handset to progress to setting the day of the week as shown overpage in figure 22.
  • Page 24 Fig. 22 Day of the week Hour and Minute display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings and set the correct time of day. + button - button 3.7.7 As shown above in figure 22 the time on the handset can now be set by using the + and - buttons to change the hour to the correct hour then press SET to store and to move to setting the minute.
  • Page 25 Fig. 23 Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings and set the correct time of day. + button - button 3.7.9 The control is now ready for use with the burner. 3.7.10 If the handset is misplaced you can “page it”...

  • Page 26: Lighting The Appliance (Rc Variants)

    LIGHTING THE FIRE - REMOTE CONTROL MODELS 3.8.1 Ensure valve power isolation switch is in the on position - see figure 19 and that the time, date & temperature display settings as shown in section 3.7 have been completed. Hold the handset with one hand ensuring your hand is wrapped around the back and that your hand is in contact with both sides of the handset.
  • Page 27 Fig. 25 - “PILOT” displayed “PILOT” displayed on handset during ignition sequence (typically takes two seconds) Fig. 26 - “MAX” & large flame symbol displayed “MAX FLAME” displayed on handset when burner is lit to maximum rate...
  • Page 28 LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE - REMOTE CONTROL MODELS (CONTINUED) 3.8.3 To decrease the heat input level of the burner hold the handset as described in section 3.8.1 to unlock the keypad then press and release the - button. Pressing and releasing the - button will lower the heat input level one step at a time.

  • Page 29: Advanced Settings Of Remote Control Models

    3.8.6 If you are not intending to use the fire for a long period (i.e. over the summer months) the battery life can be extended by sliding the power isolator switch to the left (to the “0” position away from the “1” position) on the valve itself, which is located behind the ashpan cover on the fire.
  • Page 30 Fig. 28 MAN & Zzz symbols flashing illuminated Press mode button to scroll through to MAN & Zzz symbols, then press and release the set button to put the control into the manual snooze mode. 3.9.1.6 Pressing the set button again will now show you the snooze time period remaining.
  • Page 31 Fig. 29 Handset showing snooze time period remaining, this can be adjusted from 1 minute to 4:00 hrs by using the + & - buttons on the handset as indicated + button - button 3.9.1.8 To adjust the snooze period use the + and - buttons to increase or decrease the snooze period for any period between 1 minute and 4:00 hours.
  • Page 32 3.9.2 Thermostatic mode PLEASE NOTE : Thermostatic mode of this fire will only allow regulation of the room temperature by the fire when it has been already lit via manual operation of the handset. It will not allow the fire to light automatically due to low ambient room temperature and should therefore not be relied upon for frost protection purposes.
  • Page 33 3.9.2.4 If at any time the power button is operated during thermostat mode the control will cancel any thermostat operation and return the control to manual mode. 3.9.2.5 IMPORTANT NOTE : Thermostat mode will not light the fire automatically and will only regulate between the maximum and minimum burner setting.
  • Page 34 3.10 LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE - EASY FLAME CONTROL MODELS. 3.10.1 To light the fire using the EFC switch press and hold the power button continuously until the red light illuminates next to the operation symbol (this typically takes two seconds). As the red light illuminates release immediately the power button.
  • Page 35 3.10.5 If you are not intending to use the fire for a long period (i.e. over the summer months) the battery life can be extended by sliding the power isolator switch to the left (to the “0” position away from the “1” position) on the valve itself, which is located behind the ashpan cover on the fire.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Servicing Notes Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered engineer. It is a condition of the Flavel guarantee schemes that this is carried out by a competent person i.e a GAS SAFE registered Engineer in accordance with these servicing notes.

  • Page 37: Removal Of The Control Valve (Mc Variants)

    Removing the control valve from the fire (manual control models only) 4.3.1 Remove ash-pan, fret assembly / trim or fascia from the front of the fire. 4.3.2 Isolate the gas supply, remove the glass frame as shown on in section 2.10 then remove the ceramics.

  • Page 38: Removal Of The Control Valve (Rc & Efc Variants)

    Removing the control valve (remote & EFC models) 4.5.1 Remove ash-pan, fret assembly / trim or fascia from the front of the fire. 4.5.2 Isolate the gas supply, disconnect the gas control valve to bulkhead pipe and pilot connection to the valve at the pilot burner. Disconnect the ignition wire and thermocouple from the pilot.

  • Page 39: Parts Shortlist

    SAFE registered gas installer. The part numbers of the replaceable parts are as follows, these are available from your local Flavel stockist, whose details may be found on the BFM Europe website, address as shown on the back page of this book.

  • Page 40: Installation Information / About Your 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. 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 41 ABOUT YOUR NEW FLAVEL CALIBRE GAS FIRE The Flavel Calibre 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 42: Operating Your Fire (Mc Variants)

    OPERATING THE FIRE (MANUAL CONTROL MODELS) 5.2.1 The controls are located behind the ashpan cover which is situated behind the ashpan / fender. The controls, comprise a control valve to adjust the gas flow and a push button piezo igniter. To light the fire proceed as follows:- 5.2.2 Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position...

  • Page 43: Operating Your Fire (Rc Variants)

    OPERATING THE FIRE - REMOTE CONTROL MODELS 5.3.1 Ensure valve power isolation switch is in the on position - see figure 6 Hold the handset with one hand ensuring your hand is wrapped around the back and that your hand is in contact with both sides of the handset. The green light of the “unlock”...
  • Page 44 Fig. 2 - “PILOT” displayed “PILOT” displayed on handset during ignition sequence (typically takes two seconds) Fig. 3 - “MAX” & large flame symbol displayed “MAX FLAME” displayed on handset when burner is lit to maximum rate...
  • Page 45 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE - REMOTE CONTROL MODELS (CONTINUED) 5.3.3 To decrease the heat input level of the burner hold the handset as described in section 5.3.1 to unlock the keypad then press and release the - button. Pressing and releasing the - button will lower the heat input level one step at a time.
  • Page 46 5.3.6 If you are not intending to use the fire for a long period (i.e. over the summer months) the battery life can be extended by sliding the power isolator switch to the left (to the “0” position away from the “1” position) on the valve itself, which is located behind the ashpan cover on the fire.

  • Page 47: Operating Your Fire (Efc Variants)

    OPERATING THE FIRE - EASY FLAME CONTROL MODELS. 5.4.1 To light the fire using the EFC switch press and hold the power button continuously until the red light illuminates next to the operation symbol (this typically takes two seconds). As the red light illuminates release immediately the power button.

  • Page 48: Manual Operation Of Remote Control & Efc Models

    MANUAL OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL & EASY FLAME CONTROL MODELS 5.5.1 These products can therefore be operated manually should the need arise. The control valve is located at the base of the fire as shown below in figure 5. Fig. 5 Position of battery cover on control valve...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Batteries On Rc & Efc Models

    5.5.3 To operate the fire press and hold the “power” button as shown in figure 2 on the previous page for two seconds, release as soon as the red indicator light in figure 2 on the previous page illuminates. The burner will start its ignition sequence and light to the maximum heat input level.

  • Page 50: Setting The Time, Day & Temperature On The Remote Handset

    SETTING THE TIME, DATE & TEMPERATURE ON THE REMOTE HANDSET 5.7.1 Fit the 2 off AA batteries to the handset by removing the cover on the rear of the handset and inserting the batteries, ensure the correct +/- polarity is observed. Following insertion of the batteries the screen displayed will be as shown below in figure 7.
  • Page 51 Fig. 8 24hr or 12 hr display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings + button - button 5.7.4 When the 24hr or 12hr time display option has been chosen and you are ready to confirm the setting you want press the SET button on the handset to progress to setting the day of the week as shown overpage in figure 9.
  • Page 52 Fig. 9 Hour and Minute display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings and set the correct time of day. + button - button 5.7.7 As shown above in figure 9 the time on the handset can now be set by using the + and - buttons to change the hour to the correct hour then press SET to store and to move to setting the minute.
  • Page 53 Fig. 10 Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature display, press the + or - buttons as shown to toggle between these two settings and set the correct time of day. + button - button 5.7.9 The control is now ready for use with the burner. 5.7.10 If the handset is misplaced you can “page it”...

  • Page 54: Advanced Settings Menu Of The Remote Control

    ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 5.8.1 Snooze mode in manual operation 5.8.1.1 Snooze mode is a time period which can be set which will turn the fire automatically off after a certain time period has elapsed. 5.8.1.2 Hold the handset with one hand ensuring your hand is wrapped around the back and that your hand is in contact with both sides of the handset.
  • Page 55 5.8.1.6 Pressing the set button again will now show you the snooze time period remaining. The snooze time period can be adjusted by pressing the + or - buttons on the handset. This time period can be set ranging from 1 minute to 4:00 hours.
  • Page 56 5.8.2 Thermostatic mode PLEASE NOTE : Thermostatic mode of this fire will only allow regulation of the room temperature by the fire when it has been already lit via manual operation of the handset. It will not allow the fire to light automatically due to low ambient room temperature and should therefore not be relied upon for frost protection purposes.
  • Page 57 5.8.2.4 If at any time the power button is operated during thermostat mode the control will cancel any thermostat operation and return the control to manual mode. 5.8.2.5 IMPORTANT NOTE : Thermostat mode will not light the fire automatically and will only regulate between the maximum and minimum burner setting.

  • Page 58: Removal / Replacing The Glass Frame

    REMOVAL / REPLACING THE GLASS FRAME 5.9.1 Remove the 2 screws which hold the convection slot cover to the firebox, as shown below in figure 14. 5.9.2 Remove the burner heat shield by unscrewing the 2 off retaining screws as shown below in figure 14. 5.9.3 Remove the 4 off retaining nuts as shown below in figure 14.

  • Page 59: Removal / Replacing The Fuel-Bed

    5.10 REMOVING / REPLACING THE FUELBED 5.10.1 Remove the trim, fret & ashpan or fascia. Remove the glass frame assembly as shown in section 5.9. Place the ceramic fibre support behind the burner as shown below in figure 15. Fig. 15 5.10.2 Place the front right coal moulding onto the front coal support as shown below in figure 16.
  • Page 60 5.10.3 Place the front left coal moulding onto the front coal support as shown below in figure 17. Fig. 17 Left Front Coal Moulding 5.10.4 Place the upper right coal moulding as shown below in figure 18. This moulding tucks under the front right coal moulding and is supported by the ceramic fibre support.
  • Page 61 5.10.5 Place the upper left coal moulding as shown below in figure 19. This moulding tucks under the front left coal moulding and is supported by the ceramic fibre support. Fig. 19 Upper Left Coal Moulding 5.10.6 Refit the glass frame as detailed in section 5.9, then light the appliance as detailed in section 5.2 / 5.3 / 5.4 To ensure that the release of fibres from these R.C.F (Refractory Ceramic Fibre) articles is kept to a minimum, during installation and servicing we...

  • Page 62: 12 Cleaning The Fire / Cleaning The Glass Panel & Fuel-Bed

    5.11 CLEANING THE FIRE - WARNING Before attempting any cleaning operation ensure that the fire has been allowed to fully cool. Consult your retailer to determine what trim / fret / fascia option was supplied with your fire. If a real Brass fret was supplied with the fire it will therefore will discolour with use and should be cleaned with a proprietory metal polish.
  • Page 63 Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact accuracy of illustrations and descriptions contained in this book cannot be guaranteed. TROUBLE SHOOTING ADVICE FOR REMOTE CONTROL & ELECTRONIC FIRE CONTROL MODELS PRIOR TO REQUESTING A SERVICE CALL Please locate the Indicator light on the control valve behind the ashpan cover (see figure 6 on page 48), if it shows any of the following flashing sequences then the problem requires the batteries in the control valve and / or handset changing, be advised that...

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