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Verine Meridian MK2 Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions

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Meridian MK2
BALANCED FLUE LOG EFFECT GAS FIRE
Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions
Hand these instructions to the user
Model No's NBFL**RN2 is only for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a
supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.
** denotes cosmetic variant

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  • Page 1 Meridian MK2 BALANCED FLUE LOG EFFECT GAS FIRE Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions Hand these instructions to the user Model No’s NBFL**RN2 is 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 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 Model NBFL**RN2 ** denotes cosmetic variant of product Gas Type Main injector (1 off) Size 380 Pilot Type Black Technigas “Polidoro” G27.2 Max. Gross Heat Input : 5.7 kW Min. Gross Heat Input : 4.4 kW 0.529 m 3 /hr Gas Rate :...

  • 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 after conversion to Gross using the appropriate factor from Table 4 of SAP 2009 is 76%. The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by BSI.

  • 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 (Fig.

  • 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 550 and 565mm wide, and between 720 and 730mm 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 REBATE ON ANY FALSE CHIMNEY BREAST, SURROUND OR BOTH THAT IS TO BE USED Fig. 5 Flue Terminal Outer Wall Cavity 228mm 550mm 600mm Including Firebox Flanges 300mm 900mm...

  • Page 9: Preparation Of The Flue Hole

    Fig. 6 150mm diameter 582mm 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 / Pressure Testing

    2.7.8 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). 2.7.9 Fit a screwed nipple on to each of the cables and pull hand tight up against the tensioning screw, then secure each nipple with a screwdriver.

  • Page 14: Removal & Refitting Of The Glass Frame

    2.10 REMOVING & REFITTING OF THE GLASS FRAME. 2.10.1 Remove the glass panel by undoing the retaining clips at the base of the glass frame as shown below in Fig. 11 Fig. 11 Unclip left and right hand glass frame assembly retaining clips at base of glass frame assembly...
  • Page 15 2.11 REMOVAL OF THE BURNER ASSEMBLY 2.11.1 Remove the burner. To allow burner removal, the ceramic support panel must be removed to allow access to the burner fixings. Remove the 4 off ceramic support retaining screws as shown below in Fig. 13 Fig.
  • Page 16 2.11.3 Remove the burner by lifting clear from the combustion chamber as shown below in Fig. 15, take care to also lift out the receiver unit and wiring loom, (the receiver unit is held in position with velcro). Fig. 15 2.11.4 Store the burner unit in a safe position.

  • Page 17: Fitting The Batteries To The Reciever And Handset

    2.12 FITTING THE BATTERIES TO THE RECEIVER UNIT & HANDSET 2.12.1 4 off AA 1.5V batteries (found in the loose items pack) are to be fitted to the battery holder located on the base of the fire below the combustion chamber.

  • Page 18: Fitting The Log Fuel Bed

    SECTION 3 ASSEMBLING THE LOG FUEL-BED 3.1.1 Place the L/H and R/H ceramic base pieces onto the ceramic support panel as shown below in Fig. 16 Fig. 16 3.1.2 Place the front ceramic base piece onto the ceramic support ensuring the location tabs fit into the L/H &...
  • Page 19 3.1.3 Place the base log onto the ceramic support panel as shown below in Fig. 18, ensuring the spacer locating blocks on the rear face are fitted flush up against the rear panel. Fig. 18 Ensure spacer blocks are fitted flush to the rear panel 3.1.4 Cover the burner and fuel-bed base ceramic in a single, even layer of bark chippings as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 20 3.1.5 Position log “H” onto the base log using the location lug on the back face of log “H” and the groove on the base log to find the correct location, as shown below in Fig. 20 Fig. 20 Log H 3.1.6 Position log “E”...
  • Page 21 3.1.7 Position log “B” onto the base log using the location lug on the back face of log “B” and the groove on the base log to find the correct location as shown below in Fig. 22 Fig. 22 Log B 3.1.8 Position log “G”...
  • Page 22 3.1.9 Re-fit the glass frame assembly as shown on page 14 before proceeding to section 3.2 Warning : Use only the log fuel-bed supplied with the fire. When replacing the log fuel-bed remove the old log fuel-bed and discard it. Fit a complete log fuel-bed from the manufacturer, only use genuine replacements.

  • Page 23: Lighting The Appliance

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE 3.2.1 The control valve is positioned centrally below the burner unit of the fire when viewed from the front. 3.2.2 To operate the appliance automatically via the remote control handset, ensure that the on / off switch is switched to the “on” position as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 24 3.2.7 The fire can now be switched between HIGH rate heat input and LOW rate heat input by pressing the “DOWN” arrow on the handset. To reduce the flame height of the main burner incrementally, press the arrow momentarily. To reduce the heat input directly down to the mini mum level, press the “SMALL”...

  • Page 25: Removal & Re-Fitting The Fascia Assembly & Cosmetic Trim

    REMOVING / RE-FITTING THE FASCIA ASSEMBLY & COSMETIC TRIM 3.3.1 The trim is secured by hooking the trim over the bracket on the top flange of the firebox as shown below in Fig. 26. The bracket is adjustable to ensure the fit is correct. Bracket on Trim Bracket on Firebox...
  • Page 26 3.3.2 Fit the cosmetic trim over the top edge of the glass frame assembly as shown below in Fig. 27 and secure with 2 screws. Fig. 27...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

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

  • Page 28: Removal Of The Pilot Assembly

    Removing the Pilot Assembly. 4.3.1 Prepare work area (lay down dust sheets etc.) 4.3.2 Remove the trim from the product and put it in a safe location. 4.3.3 Remove the glass frame assembly as shown in section 2.10 and put it a safe location.

  • Page 29: Parts Shortlist

    Replacement of any other parts must be carried out by a competent person such as a GAS SAFE registered gas installer. The part numbers of the main replaceable parts are as follows, these are available from your local Verine stockist, whose details can be found on the BFM Europe website, in the “stockist”...

  • Page 30: 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. 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 31: Important Safety Information

    About your Verine Meridian The Verine Meridian range of log effect gas fires incorporates a unique and highly developed fuel bed which gives the realism of a loose log 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.

  • Page 32: Operating Your Fire

    LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE 5.2.1 The control valve is positioned centrally below the burner unit of the fire when viewed from the front. 5.2.2 To operate the appliance automatically via the remote control handset, ensure that the on / off switch is switched to the “on” position as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 33 5.2.7 The fire can now be switched between HIGH rate heat input and LOW rate heat input by pressing the “DOWN” arrow on the handset. To reduce the flame height of the main burner incrementally, press the arrow momentarily. To reduce the heat input directly down to the mini mum level, press the “SMALL”...

  • Page 34: Removal / Replacing The Glass Frame

    REMOVAL / RE-FITTING THE GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY 5.3.1 Remove the cosmetic trim which is held in position by 2 off screws as shown below in Fig. 3 Fig. 3...
  • Page 35 5.3.2 Release the glass panel assembly by undoing the retaining clips at the base of the glass frame as shown below in Fig. 4 Fig. 4 Unclip left and right hand glass frame assembly retaining clips at base of glass frame assembly 5.3.4 Remove the glass frame assembly by tilting forwards then lifting as...

  • Page 36: Removal / Replacing The Log Fuel-Bed

    RE-LAYING THE FUEL-BED 5.4.1 Place the L/H and R/H ceramic base pieces onto the ceramic support panel as shown below in Fig. 6 Fig. 6 5.4.2 Place the front ceramic base piece onto the ceramic support ensuring the location tabs fit into the L/H & R/H ceramic base pieces as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 37 5.4.3 Place the base log onto the ceramic support panel as shown below in Fig. 8, ensuring the spacer locating blocks on the rear face are fitted flush up against the rear panel. Fig. 8 Ensure spacer blocks are fitted flush to the rear panel 5.4.4 Cover the burner and fuel-bed base ceramic in a single, even layer of bark chippings as shown below in Fig.
  • Page 38 5.4.5 Position log “H” onto the base log using the location lug on the back face of log “H” and the groove on the base log to find the correct location, as shown below in Fig. 10 Fig. 10 Log H 5.4.6 Position log “E”...
  • Page 39 5.4.7 Position log “B” onto the base log using the location lug on the back face of log “B” and the groove on the base log to find the correct location as shown below in Fig. 12 Fig. 12 Log B 5.4.8 Position log “G”...

  • Page 40: Cleaning Instructions

    5.4.9 Re-fit the glass frame assembly as detailed in section 5.3. Warning : Use only the log fuel-bed supplied with the fire. When replacing the log fuel-bed remove the old log fuel-bed and discard it. Fit a complete log fuel-bed from the manufacturer, only use genuine replacements. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS APPLICABLE TO ALL FUEL-BED TYPES This appliance uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (R.C.F.), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres.

  • Page 41: Replacement Of Batteries In The Receiver And Handset

    CLEANING THE FUELBED We do not recommend cleaning of the logs or fuelbed components as these are fragile and damage may result. None of these parts must be washed or exposed to any cleaning agents or water. Any damaged parts must be replaced by contacting your dealer or telephoning BFM Europe Ltd.

  • Page 42: Removal & Re-Fitting The Fascia Assembly & Cosmetic Trim

    REMOVAL / RE-FITTING THE TRIM 5.7.1 The trim is secured by hooking the trim over the bracket on the top flange of the firebox as shown below in Fig. 14. The bracket is adjustable to ensure the fit is correct. Fig.

  • Page 43: User Replaceable Parts

    USER REPLACEABLE PARTS The only user replaceable parts on this fire are the fuelbed components and logs 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 44: Bfm Europe Ltd

    Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact accuracy of descriptions and illustrations cannot be guaranteed. Part No. B-144240 Issue 4 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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