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Chesney's CUBB18 Alchemy User And Installation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 Decorative Fuel Effect Appliances Technical Manual PIN: 0558BS5932 User and Installation Instructions Chesney’s Universal Basket Burner18” Burner Code : CUBB18 Available in Natural Gas or LPG. NOTE – Chesney’s 5 piece large log set are for Natural Gas Models only Chesney’s 12 piece small log set are for LPG Models only...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section Pages Unpacking / Unit Parts Technical Data Installation Parameters Installation Burner Information 10-31 Clay Granules Fibre coal / Log placement 33-39 Commissioning the fire unit Briefing and handover to the customer Servicing 42-45 Fault finding User Instructions 47-56 Fireguards Lighting the appliance 49-54...

  • Page 4: Unpacking / Unit Parts

    1. Unpacking Remove the appliance from its packaging, and check that it is complete and undamaged. If satisfied by the condition and the contents is as specified, proceed with the installation. The installation should only be carried out by a competent person and all gas work must be carried out by a Gas Safe Registered person in accordance with national and local regulations for both gas and electricity (If required).

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    2. Technical Data Specifications for CUBB18 Oxypilot Ass embl y Mar king Natural Gas Burner : NG 9057, LPG Burner – LPG 9221 Gas Connec tion Size 8.0mm O.D. tubi ng Minimum Flue Diameter (Millimetres/Inches) 178.0/7.0 Minimum Flue H eight (metres) Appliance Mass (kilograms) Countries of Destination Gas C ategor y, T ype...

  • Page 6: Installation Parameters

    3. Installation Parameters The fire unit must be installed and used in accordance with these instructions. This appliance is for decorative purposes. For your safety it is law that all gas appliances must be installed by a competent person, in accordance with the current gas safety regulations applicable in the country of use.
  • Page 7 This appliance must not be fitted in any room where steam is present (e.g. Bathroom). The appliance is not fitted with an integral guard. It is recommended that a guard be used for the protection of young children, the elderly or infirm and also for normal use conforming to BS8423:2002, such that access to the flame is minimised.

  • Page 8: Installation

    4. Installation Check flue soundness A smoke pellet can be used to test the flue for effectiveness of the draw, also checking other parts of the dwelling (including loft areas) for leakage, down- draught etc. If the flue is unsatisfactory seek advice from a flue specialist. NOTE –...
  • Page 9 Check Ventilation Ensure the room the appliance is to be fitted has suitable ventilation the size and type of ventilation should take into account any other gas appliance in the room. The room where the appliance is to be fitted must have a permanent air vent to the outside air in accordance with Local and National Regulations.
  • Page 10 On certain types of fire baskets (mainly curved baskets) both grate structure bars must be removed to enable the fitting of the burner unit. Secure the fire unit to the fire basket. When fitting the fire ensure that the unit is fitted under the flue opening so that no part of the fire bed protrudes beyond the fireplace opening.

  • Page 11: Burner Information

    5. Burner Information Remote / Manual versions...
  • Page 12 Dimensions...
  • Page 13 Control Valve – Mertik GV34 / GV36 NOTE – The GV36 does not have a motor attached but can be upgraded to the GV34.
  • Page 15 Control Valve – Mertik GV60 (Fully remote controlled)
  • Page 16 Features and Options No external electrical power required. • Used with s tandard thermocouple and standard ODS pilot • Flame height adj ustment with remote c ontrol or s witch • Flame height knob may be adj usted manuall y, if required •...
  • Page 17 Operation Lighting Procedure Turn Knob A (figure 1) slightly l eft towards the ignition positi on until reachi ng stop, press down and hold for fi ve s econds (onl y pilot gas flows). Continue pressing down knob A while turning further left to ac tivate piez o, c onti nue to hold down for 10 sec onds after pilot has been lit.
  • Page 23 Figure 4: Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 28 Figure 7: Ins tructions for Latching Solenoid Val ve...
  • Page 30 Figure 10: Wiring Diagram.
  • Page 31 Remote Control Sets With Flame Height Adj ustment For Fireplaces, Gas Space Heaters and Patio Heaters Battery powered, no external power required • Compact rec ei ver design • Remote c ontrol with two button • operation prevents accidental lighting (per GAD90/396/C E)
  • Page 32 SIT Pilot – NG9057 – LPG9221 NG Injector – 7 holes drilled at 1.8mm LPG Injector – Single hole drilled at 1.8mm...

  • Page 33: Clay Granules

    6. Granules For both natural gas and LPG versions clay granules are used to fill the fire bed. Carefully pour the granules on to the bed of the burner unit ensuring not to compress the granules when levelling them into the bed of the burner tray, also make sure it is spread evenly across the top.

  • Page 34: Fibre Coal / Log Placement

    7. Fibre coal / log placement The fire unit is approved for use with fibre coals or logs. The fire unit has a certain amount of fibre coals / logs placed on the burner unit. It is advisable not to add more fibre coals / logs onto the fire bed than specified as this will affect the emissions.
  • Page 35 Top layer...
  • Page 36 NOTE - For Natural Gas Versions Only Log Placement There are 5 logs for the 18” basket burner. (Natural Gas Only) Base Layer...
  • Page 37 Embers Top layer...
  • Page 38 Layer placement...
  • Page 39 NOTE - For LP Gas Versions Only Log Placement There are 12 logs for the 18” basket burner. (LPG Only) Log Placement Base Layer Top layer...
  • Page 40 Layer placement...

  • Page 41: Commissioning The Fire Unit

    8. Commissioning the fire unit Turn on the gas supply Check the gas supply and gas unit for soundness. Light the appliance and check that all available functions work correctly. (See ‘Lighting the appliance’ in User Instructions for information). Spillage checks A spillage check must be done before the installed appliance is handed to the customer.

  • Page 42: Briefing And Handover To The Customer

    9. Briefing and handover to the customer Instruct the customer on the full operation of the appliance. Warn the customer that the fire unit may give off a harmless and temporary odour; this is normal running in of the unit and will disappear after a short period of use.

  • Page 43: Servicing

    10. Servicing It is advised that the appliance is serviced annually by a qualified person to Local and National Regulations. Exchangeable components list Pilot unit (natural gas) SIT-NG9057 Pilot unit (LPG) SIT-LPG9221 Gas Injector (Natural Gas) Stereomatic 1.8mm Multi-holed Gas injector (LPG) Stereomatic 1.8mm Single hole Control Valve GV34/GV36/GV60...
  • Page 44 Pilot Removal If the pilot is to be exchanged ensure that the part to be fitted is a genuine like for like part. Isolate the fire unit. Remove all coals/logs. Disconnect the main 8mm gas supply pipe from the control valve. Remove appliance fixings.
  • Page 45 Control Valve Removal If the Control valve is to be exchanged ensure that the part to be fitted is a genuine like for like part. NOTE – The valve must be purchased from a Chesney’s supplier as the valve needs to be set.
  • Page 46 Isolate the fire unit. Remove all coals/logs and granules. Disconnect the main 8mm gas supply pipe from the control valve. Remove appliance fixings. Undo and remove the thermocouple nut from the rear of the control valve, disconnect the spark piezo lead from the pilot. Undo the Injector pipe (O.D.

  • Page 47: Fault Finding

    11. Fault finding Symptom Check List Unit does not respond. Check Remote is working properly (GV60 / GV34 Only) Check Battery power supply. (GV60 / GV34 Only) Check wiring is correct (GV60 / GV34 Only) Remote does not work. Check Battery Power. (GV60 / GV34 Only) Check Remote eye is visible and facing in the correct position.

  • Page 48: User Instructions

    12. User Instructions General The flue must be fitted in accordance with National Regulations, damper plates or flue restrictors must be removed or fixed permanently in the fully open position. The chimney should be swept before the appliance is installed. The flue must not be shared with any other appliance.
  • Page 49 Ensure curtains and soft furnishings are not positioned above the fire opening with at least a clearance of at least 300mm above and 150mm on either side of the fire opening. Do not throw rubbish upon the surface area or otherwise disturb the fuel bed. Debris from any source, or soot formed, should be removed from time to time.

  • Page 50: Lighting The Appliance

    Lighting the appliance (GV34/GV36) Ensure the left control knob is pointing to the off position, and the right control knob is turned to the high position. Firmly push the left control knob in and turn counter-clockwise until a click is heard, whilst held in check to see if the pilot is lit and hold in for 10 seconds (If the pilot is not lit repeat the operation).
  • Page 51 To put the gas control into the pilot position turn the right control knob to the position shown below. Turning the gas appliance off (GV34/GV36) Set the right control knob to the high position, and the left control knob to the OFF position.
  • Page 52 GV60 Lighting GV60 ON(1)/OFF(0) Switch If the GV60 control unit makes a long beep the on/off switch is set on the OFF (0) position, switch the unit to the ON (1) position. The GV60 is fully remote controlled. (The GV60 is only available in Infra-red for safety regulations).
  • Page 53 To light a fire with a GV60 fitted is different to the GV34/GV36. The fire unit can be lit using the remote control handset. To light the fire unit you must press and hold both buttons (star, up arrow) and the small lower button until a short acoustic signal confirms the start sequence has begun;...
  • Page 54 Lighting the appliance with a match GV34/GV36 Control Valves If the pilot does not ignite as described in ‘Lighting the appliance’, it may be lit with a match. Firmly push the left control knob in and rotate counter-clockwise until the knob is pointing at the pilot position.

  • Page 55: Lighting The Appliance

    GV60 Control Valve Start the fire with the control handset when the acoustic signal confirms the start sequence hold the lighted match to the pilot area circled below right. Once the pilot is lit leave the fire unit finish the sequence. If the fire is extinguished or goes out in use, allow 3 minutes before attempting to relight following the lighting sequence stated in ‘Lighting the appliance’.

  • Page 56: Changing The Batteries

    Changing the batteries (GV34 / GV60) The batteries will require changing yearly (based on the average usage) this may differ depending on usage and on the quality of battery, the battery change is best done on the annual service of the appliance.

  • Page 57: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning should only be carried out when the fire is turned off and cold. It is necessary to clean the fire if debris or soot deposits have accumulated on the coals/logs. A soft brush is advised to clean the coals/logs and burner unit. NOTE –...

  • Page 58: Installer Checklist

    13. INSTALLER CHECK LIST FLUE CHECKLIST PASS FAIL Flue Size Flow test Spillage test GAS CHECKLIST PASS FAIL Soundness Standing Pressure Working Pressure VENTILATION PASS FAIL Ventilation requirements for appliance 14. DEALER AND INSTALLER INFORMATION DEALER AND INSTALLER INFORMATION Dealer Installation C ompany Contac t No.

  • Page 59: Annual Service Record

    Annual service record Annual service record Year 1 Year 2 Gas Safe Engineer Gas Safe Engineer Contac t No. Contac t No. Gas Safe No. Gas Safe No. Date of Servic e Date of Servic e Annual service record Annual service record Year 3 Year 4 Gas Safe Engineer...

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