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HEATSEEKER ® GAS FIREBOX INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL The Heatseeker Gas Firebox is approved to be installed into a masonary fireplace and as a zero clearance firebox and is designed to operate on Natural Gas and Propane (LPG) gases ONLY. Approval Number 6094. Installed primarily as a decorative appliance.
WARRANTY Provided your Real Flame gas fire is installed in strict accordance with our installation instructions, the firebox is unconditionally guaranteed for ten years and all other parts for twelve months from date of purchase. This unconditional warranty covers part and labour at our discretion taking into consideration normal wear and tear and does not cover fires installed in outdoor settings.
DATA PLATE (Affixed to burner) MODEL NATURAL GAS UNIT Inj. Size MJ/Hr P .T.P Inj. Size MJ/Hr P .T.P 2 x 2.2 0.8 kPa 2 x 1.1 2.6 kPa 600 & 700 2 x 2.5 0.63 kPa 2 x 1.2 2.55 kPa 850 &...
HEATSEEKER INBUILT MODEL • Unit installed into an existing “working” fireplace requires an AGA approved 225mm gas cowl and chimney plate fixed to the chimney top. • If the fireplace is not a “working” fireplace, then the applicable flue to the model being installed should be installed using a gather, single skin flue and AGA approved gas cowl.
HEATSEEKER INBUILT MODEL Heatseeker Inbuilt Installation Procedure TICK BOXES Check chimney for correct venting of fumes Position unit centrally Connect to gas supply using 15mm copper union Connect to power supply Assemble log and coal or pebble set as shown (Figures 1-7). Figure (1) Remove box containing logset, and Figure (2) Place the 14 large coals and 8 small coals...
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(continued) The Heatseeker Gas Firebox (Natural Gas Only) is approved for use with Pebbles. To install the Pebbles, follow the installation instructions as per Figures 5-7. Note: A Real Flame Pebble Tray needs to be ordered for this option. Figure (5) Install the metal angle at the rear of...
HEATSEEKER ZERO CLEARANCE MODEL Heatseeker Zero Clearance Timber Frame Installation (Recommended only) (Recommended only) IMPORTANT Install unit and fluing before plasterboard. Plaster to run beyond stud and behind trim HEATER From hearth TRIM Approx 20mm for hearth if required. Frameout Dimensions (in mm) MODEL NOTE: If fire is to be installed off the floor with a 4 sided trim, use the same A, B, C and D dimensions as shown with...
HEATSEEKER ZERO CLEARANCE MODEL Position the Heatseeker firebox in the selected installation position in the room. You will require the Zero Clearance Kit to suit the Heatseeker model you are fitting. This should be fitted to the firebox as shown on page 10. Components ZERO CLEARANCE KIT COMPONENTS No.
HEATSEEKER ZERO CLEARANCE MODEL Fit Zero Clearance Kit to unit as shown below: ITEM 8 ITEM 7 ITEM 7 ITEM 6 ITEM 1 Place main fire box (Item 1) Secure side strips (Item 7) and Secure gather centrally on base panel and top strip (Item 8) to main fire (Item 6) to main secure.
HEATSEEKER ZERO CLEARANCE MODEL Heatseeker Zero Clearance Installation Procedure TICK BOXES Connect to gas supply Connect to power supply Install flue to 600mm minimum above roof line. (Min. total flue run 3.6m) Plaster to unit with trim removed Install trim Assemble unit as per page 18 Test the unit for safe operation and show customer correct operating procedures.
LIGHTING PILOT AND MAIN BURNER Before lighting the pilot make sure that the gas line is connected. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING The appliance has a pilot which must be lit using the piezo ignition, when lighting the pilot follow the instructions exactly.
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE Once the fire is installed and operational the installer must check for spillage. Carry out the lighting procedure and turn the fire to high. Allow to warm up for 10 minutes and then using a smoke match set 25mm down and 25mm inside of the fire opening run the match across the width of the opening to check that all of the smoke is drawn away.
FAN FAILURE SENSING DEVICE All Real Flame Power Flue systems are fitted with a sensing device within the unit to ensure that, in the event of flow failure, the safety shut off valve within the module will go into lockout and shut off the gas supply to the unit.
OPTIONAL POWER FLUE (continued) Installation Instructions (continued) LOCATION OF FLUE TERMINAL FOR POWER FLUE Listed below are the minimum clearances required for fan-assisted terminations: Below eaves, balconies and other projections............200mm From the ground, above a balcony or other surface..........300mm From a return wall or external corner................300mm From a Gas meter.
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SERVICING OF THE POWER FLUE MOTOR The Real Flame Power Flue motor is designed so as to make servicing the motor a simple task. The power lead connected to the motor is to be disconnected (unplugged) and the two side clips are to be undone, the fan motor will then lift out for servicing.
OPTIONAL POWER FLUE (continued) Motor Clearance Minimum clearance 250mm Ensure there is adequate ventilation within this cavity to prevent motor over- heating. 150mm/200mm twin skin flue - optional for additional height Minimum height...
OPTIONAL POWER FLUE (continued) For Heatseeker 600, 700 & 850 Series Frameout Minimum clearance IMPORTANT 250mm Install unit and fluing before plasterboard. 400mm x 400mm Access Panel 90mm x 38mm ON EDGE Sound check plaster board Motor Motor MODEL 1800...
OPTIONAL POWER FLUE (continued) Internal Motor 500mm Top Termination 300mm min. 150mm x 200mm flue extension 200mm Access Panel Min. Distance Domestic: 220mm Motor Industrial: 320mm Termination 150mm x 200mm twin skin flue (if required) Baffle 900mm Heater 25mm Flue Minimum 25mm clearance from outer flue to combustible interior.
OPTIONAL POWER FLUE (continued) External Motor 25mm clearance 200mm 340mm External Motor 150mm x 200mm flue extension 150mm x 200mm twin Miniumum skin flue (if required) 1290mm Baffle 900mm Heater NOTE: Maximum of 4 elbows, 45° or 90°. Fan Box Dimensions...
TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND POWER FLUE SYSTEM. Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Fire turned on and No Power to Module Connect Power nothing happens Fire turned on and Pressure switch not Check pressure switch motor starts but operating there is no spark Fire sparks when A.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND POWER FLUE SYSTEM. (continued) The power flue and electronic control box have a red LED light that indicates the possible cause of a problem, the LED light will flash in different sequences for different problems, the most common are:- Long Flash Short Flash Normal Running State.
PARTS LIST PART No. DESCRIPTION PART No. 1/2˝ to 3/8˝ Hex Nipple BM 733 Control Valve Regulator SC-75 5/16˝ 90O Union Elbow S.I.T. ODS Pilot Assembly (Natural Gas) 1/4˝ Nut and Olive Injector Holder Stem S.I.T. ODS Pilot Assembly (Propane Gas) Injector 1/2˝...
HEATSEEKER FLUE TERMINATION (COWLS) REGULATIONS Natural Draught Refer to Note 1 Refer to Note 1 A OR B 600mm AREA CLEARANCE REQUIRED Horizontally from a neighboring structure............1000mm If less than a meter horizontally from a neighboring structure then terminates above that structure by............500mm From any opening into a building..............1500mm From another flue terminal.
OPTIONAL MARBLE HEARTH AND/OR MARGIN SET 1190mm 275mm 620mm 270mm 375mm 1810mm Marble Margin Set Installation Procedure Install Heatseeker with trim in place. Install marble over trim up to the fire opening. Use liquid nails to fix to wall. Marble should look like the diagram below once it has been installed and before mantelpiece has been attached.
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