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Finesse DECORATIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions Hand these instructions to the user Model No’s FSRC**MN & FSRP**MN are for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E. ** denotes fascia variant fitted to product...
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 Precast Flues Metal Flue boxes 1.10 Hearths 1.11 Spillage Monitoring System...
SECTION 1 INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS APPLIANCE INFORMATION Model FSRC**MN & FSRP**MN ** denotes fascia variant of product Gas Type Main injector (1 off) Size 440 Burner Type Aeromatic Self Vitiating Tubular Burner Max. Gross Heat Input : 6.5 kW Min. Gross Heat Input & Ignition Rate : 2.2 kW Cold Pressure :...
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a CORGI 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.
FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY This fire can be installed with a fire surround in a conventional type installation or without a fire surround, for a hole in the wall type installation. It must not be installed directly onto carpet or other combustible floor materials. The fire surround if installed must be manufactured from non-combustible material and have a temperature rating of at least 150 o c.
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.
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Table A - Installation Depth Requirements for a Flavel Finesse being installed into a brick built chimney, requiring 12.0 litres of debris collection volume (fig. 2). Opening Width (mm) Minimum Depth Required (mm) 330 (minimum opening width) 440 (maximum opening width) For example, if the appliance was to be fitted into a 400mm wide opening, the depth required would be 135mm.
1.7 FITTING TO FIREPLACES WITH EXISTING CHAIRBRICKS AND CONVENTIONAL BRICKBUILT CHIMNEYS This appliance is suitable for use in fireplaces fitted with an existing chairbrick without the need for removal of the chairbrick, providing the minimum depth of the fireplace exceeds 175mm. If the depth is less than 175mm then the chairbrick must be removed.
1.10 HEARTHS This appliance must only be installed at a minimum height of 225mm above the floor level, (measured from the bottom edge of the 4 sided trim) e.g. above the level of the carpet or floor covering. 1.11 SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM This appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing spillage monitoring system in the form of an oxygen sensing burner.
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 - Coal Fuel-bed Models 1off Fire box / burner assembly 1off...
PREPARATION OF THE FIREBOX OPENING If installing the product into a hole in the wall type installation, create an opening as shown in Fig. 3 below. If installing into a conventional opening with a hearth panel, create an opening as shown in Fig. 4 below. Fig.
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Proceed as follows :- Remove the two screws at the bottom of the control panel. See fig. 5 below Fig. 5 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.
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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.
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IMPORTANT : Sealing of the Gas Inlet Apertures In line with current CORGI regulations, it is imperative that the gas supply inlet aperture that is utilised during the installation is sealed with the grommet as supplied in the loose items pack. The product is manufactured with 3 knock out gas inlets in the firebox wrap to allow a left hand, right hand or rear gas inlet supply to the inlet elbow.
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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. The fire may be secured using the cable method as described below, or alternatively, in installations where the cable method is not suitable (eg.
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Position the fire carefully on the (protected) surface of the hearth and reach into the fire opening. Thread each of the cables vertically 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.
Before making the final gas connection, thoroughly purge the gas supply pipework to remove all foreign matter, otherwise serious damage may be caused to the gas control valve on the fire. The other firebox fixing method is as follows :- In installations where the cable method is not suitable (e.g.
continue to hold the control knob for a few seconds then turn to the full- on position. Check that the gas pressure is 20.0 mbar (+/- 1.0mbar) 8.0 in w.g.(+/- 0.4 in w.g.) Turn off the fire, remove the manometer and refit the pressure test point screw.
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Position the front row of four loose coals along behind the first row of coals, ensuring that the flame paths as indicated are not interupted. See Fig. 13 below Fig. 13 Fit the remaining three coals onto the ribs in the fuelbed as shown below, ensuring that the rear flame paths as indicated are not interupted See Fig.
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. Fit a complete set of coals of the correct type.
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Position the front row of four large loose pebbles along behind the first row of pebbles, ensuring that the flame paths as indicated are not interupted. See Fig. 16 below Fig. 16 Beige pebbles to be positioned as indicated 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.
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The exact position and fit of the pebbles may be finely adjusted to give the best appearance. Warning : Use only the pebble set supplied with the fire. When replacing the pebbles remove the old pebbles and discard them. Fit a complete set of pebbles of the correct type.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FUELBED POSITION ON BOTH COAL & PEBBLE MODELS. Before continuing with the installation, ensure that the fuelbed is located behind the locating tabs as shown below in Fig. 18a, not on top of the locating tabs as shown in Fig. 18b. Fig.
FITTING THE FASCIA Fit the fascia assembly to the firebox by firstly fitting the mounting bracket to the firebox lid. The mounting bracket is packed with the trim assembly and the mounting screws are supplied in position in the firebox lid from the factory. See Fig. 19 below. Fig.
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 inside and below the centre of the lower front edge of the top of the fire. (It is recommended that a suitable smoke match holder is used when check ing for clearance of combustion products).
Servicing Notes Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a CORGI registered engineer. This is a condition of the Flavel 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.
Replacement of any other parts must be carried out by a competent person such as a CORGI registered gas installer. The part numbers of the main replaceable parts are as follows, these are available from your local Flavel Stockist, whose details can be found on the BFM Europe website, in the “stockist” section.
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. CORGI 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.
About your Flavel Finesse The Flavel Finesse range of coal & pebble fuel-bed gas fires incorporates a unique and highly developed fuel bed which gives the realism of a loose coal or pebble 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.
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 fascia supplied with the fire. 5.2 Operating the Fire The controls are located behind the ashpan cover which is at the base of the contemporary fascia.
5.3 Cleaning - WARNING Before attempting any cleaning operation ensure that the fire has been allowed to fully cool. The fascia is best cleaned in position on the fire when the appliance is not running and is cool. Black painted metal parts should be gently cleaned with a damp cloth.
ASSEMBLING THE FUEL-BED - Coal Fuelbed Model 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. See Fig. 20 below. Fig.
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Fit the remaining three coals onto the ribs in the fuelbed as shown below, ensuring that the rear flame paths as indicated are not interupted See Fig. 22 below. Fig. 22 The exact position and fit of the coals may be finely adjusted to give the best appearance.
ASSEMBLING THE FUEL-BED - Pebble Fuelbed Model 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. See Fig. 23 below Fig.
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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 Fig. 25 below. Fig. 25 The exact position and fit of the pebbles may be finely adjusted to give the best appearance.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FUELBED POSITION ON BOTH COAL, PEBBLE & DRIFTWOOD MODELS. Before continuing with the installation, ensure that the fuelbed is located behind the locating tabs as shown below in Fig. 26a, not on top of the locating tabs as shown in Fig. 26b Fig.
Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact accuracy of descriptions and illustrations cannot be guaranteed. Part no. B-99350 Issue 5 BFM Europe Ltd. Trentham Lakes Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www.bfm-europe.com Telephone - General Enquiries : (01782) 339000 Telephone - Service : (0844) 7700169...