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Decorative Fuel Effect Appliances Technical Manual PIN: 0063BS5932 User and Installation Instructions Chesney s Universal Basket Burner18 Burner Code: CUBB18 Available in Natural Gas or LPG.
Contents Section Pages Unpacking Technical Data Installation Parameters Installation 7/8/9 Burner Information 10-30 Granules Fibre coal / Log placement 32-35 Commissioning the fire unit Briefing and handover to the customer Servicing 38-41 Fault finding User Instructions 43/51 Fireguards Lighting the appliance 45-50 Cleaning Installer checklist...
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 CORGI Registered person in accordance with national and local regulations for both gas and electricity (If required).
2. Technical Data Specifications for CUBB18 Oxypilot Assembly Marking Natural Gas Burner : NG 9057, LPG Burner LPG 9221 Gas Connection Size 8.0mm O.D. tubing Minimum Flue Diameter (Millimetres/Inches) 178.0/7.0 Minimum Flue Height (metres) Appliance Mass (kilograms) Countries of Destination...
3. Installation Parameters The fire unit must be installed and used in accordance with these instructions. The burner unit is intended 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.
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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.
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 The smoke pellet gives a fair idea on the draw, but is no guarantee that the products of combustion from the fire unit will clear, this is also to be...
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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. Airbrick Input Energy: 0-7kW No airbrick required 20kW 100cm² Free Air 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.
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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.
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Control Valve Mertik GV34 / GV36 NOTE The GV36 does not have a motor attached but can be upgraded to the GV34.
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Control Valve Mertik GV60 (Fully remote controlled)
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Features and Options No external electrical power required. Used with standard thermocouple and standard ODS pilot Flame height adjustment with remote control or switch Flame height knob may be adjusted manually, if required AGA, CGA and CE approvals Compact design with large capacity Thermoelectric flame failure device Safety interlock Pressure regulator or throttle...
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Operation Lighting Procedure Turn Knob A (figure 1) slightly left towards the ignition position until reaching stop, press down and hold for five seconds (only pilot gas flows). Continue pressing down knob A while turning further left to activate piezo, continue to hold down for 10 seconds after pilot has been lit.
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Remote Control Sets With Flame Height Adjustment For Fireplaces, Gas Space Heaters and Patio Heaters Battery powered, no external power required Compact receiver design Remote control with two button operation prevents accidental lighting (per GAD90/396/CE)
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SIT Pilot NG9057 LPG9221 NG Injector 7 holes drilled at 1.8mm LPG Injector Single hole drilled at 1.8mm...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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) Bray 1.8mm Gas injector (LPG) Bray 1.8mm Control Valve GV34/GV36/GV60...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Lighting the appliance GV34/GV36 Lighting Ensure the control knob is pointing to the off position. Firmly push the control knob in and turn anti-clockwise until a click is heard whilst held in check to see if the pilot is lit (If not repeat the operation). Whilst the pilot is lit hold the pilot in for 10 seconds and gently release.
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You can use either the remote control (GV34 models) or manually turn the right control knob to the High rate for 5 to 10 minutes. After 5 to 10 minutes the unit can be switched between High and Low rate. To turn appliance off depress the control knob and turn clockwise until the knob is pointing in the off position.
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GV60 Lighting GV60 The GV60 is fully remote controlled. (The GV60 is only available in Infra-red for safety regulations). When lighting the fire the remote control must have line of sight to sensor. The Infra-red remote sensor is situated close to the fire unit; the placement may differ depending on the type of fire basket.
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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;...
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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 control knob in and rotate anti-clockwise until the knob is pointing at the pilot position.
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. 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 .
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 Do not use a vacuum cleaner for the coals/logs or burner unit.
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 Company Contact No.
Annual service record Annual service record Year 1 Year 2 CORGI Engineer CORGI Engineer Contact No. Contact No. CORGI No. CORGI No. Date of Service Date of Service Annual service record Annual service record Year 3 Year 4 CORGI Engineer CORGI Engineer Contact No.
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