Bellfires Free Bell Setup guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Wall-mounted gas fire with closed combustion system
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Bellfires wishes you many cosy evenings with your new Bellfires gas fire
This document is an essential part of your gas fire.
Read it carefully before installation and use of the
gas fire and keep it in a safe place!

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BELLFIRES WALL-MOUNTED GAS FIRE WITH CLOSED COMBUSTION SYSTEM:
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CONTENTS
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1. WARRANTY TERMS ................................................................................. 7
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ....................................................................... 9
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 20
4. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 45
5. FAULTS ...................................................................................................... 46
6. ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................... 47
7. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ........................................................................... 48
8. DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................ 49
9. TECHNICAL DETAILS/REGULATIONS .................................................... 51
10. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST .................................................................. 52
11. DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING AND APPLIANCE ....................................... 54

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Bellfires gas fire
Warranty
Bellfires guarantees the quality of the supplied hearth and the quality of the
materials used.
This warranty runs for a period of twelve (12) months from first use of the hearth
and covers defects which are a result of construction faults or the failure of
component parts.
Bellfires has an obligation under the terms of this warranty (at its discretion) not
to charge for the replacement of any component parts.
Note: The following aspects are not covered under the terms of the warranty:
- defects arising which are attributable in whole or in part to:
a Not paying due heed to installation, operating and maintenance
instructions
b Fitting/installation or repair by third parties (including the buyer)
c Heat cracks arising in the jacket due to normal heating
d Discolouration in the ironwork as a result of heat transfer
- the grate, the thermocouple and the glass of the product
Should you wish to claim under the warranty,
please contact your dealer.
Please carefully retain your invoice with this warranty!
Your Bellfires dealer: Date of installation:
Bellfires
Hallenstraat 17
NL-5531 AB Bladel
Tel. + 31 497 339200 Fax. + 31 497 339210
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2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this modern Bellfires wall-mounted gas fire. This
quality product will provide you with many years of enjoyment due to the flame effect
and warmth that it provides. Please read the instructions for use carefully before using
the appliance for the first time. Keep this booklet in a safe place.
2.2 BUILT-IN PROTECTION OF THE APPLIANCE
The appliance is fully protected by means of a thermo-electric pilot light shut off in the
event of a gas escape from the main burner.
2.2.1 Safety
Do not place embers, vermiculite granules, wood logs or pebbles
against the pilot light burner. Make sure that the pilot flame can
burn at all times freely over the main burner. Only in this way is
proper ignition of the main burner ensured.
Ignoring these directions could lead to a dangerous situation.
It is essential that the appliance, the complete concentric flue
system and the outlet are cleaned and inspected annually by a
recognised fitter/gas specialist. The safe operation of the appliance
will thus remain guaranteed.
See for additional instructions Chapter 4: Maintenance.
If the pilot flame goes out for any reason, wait for 5 minutes before
attempting to re-light it.
The gas fire must never be used with the door open or the door
glass removed.
Never place flammable material on the ceramic log set.
The filling of the main burner with embers, vermiculite granules,
wood logs and pebbles may not under any circumstances be
changed or added to.
Do not place easily-flammable materials, such as nylon clothing or
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Ensure at all times that children and other people who are not
aware of the operation of the gas appliance are only in the vicinity
of the appliance exclusively under supervision.
Use a fireguard to protect the people and children mentioned
above against possible burns.
2.3 OPERATION: REMOTE CONTROL
2.3.1 General
Read these instructions carefully before lighting the fire!
The appliance is opperated by radio remote control. This comprises a hand-held
transmitter and a receiver. The receiver is part of the gas control block assembly.
The receiver and the gas control block are behind the frame at the bottom of the
appliance.
The hand-held transmitter and receiver are powered by batteries.
Hand-held transmitter : 1x 9V battery.
Receiver : 4x 1.5V battery type LR6 or AA.
Option: 6V adapter (230 VAC). Available from your fitter.
Note: Hand-held transmitter and receiver are not interchangeable with previous models.
2.3.2 Hand-held transmitter
The remote control works by radio signal. The hand-held transmitter is configured in the
factory with a unique signal code.

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Figure 1: Hand-held transmitter
Set the display
• Connect the batteries. By simultaneously pressing OFF and (small flame), can be
switched from °F (and 12 hour clock) to °C (and 24 hour clock), or vice versa.
• The display will automatically return to mode after some time, but you may
immediately return to mode by pressing the OFF button.
Set the current time
• By simultaneously pressing (large flame) and (small flame), the display flashes.
You are in SET mode.
• While the screen is flashing, you can adjust the time.
• Press (large flame) to set the hour and (small flame) to set the minute.
• Wait or press OFF to return to mode.
Important: Setting up signal code before using the appliance for the first time.
Before the appliance can be used, the receiver must first learn the hand-held
transmitter’s signal code.
• Press the “RESET” button on the receiver, and keep this pressed until 2 audio signals
are heard. See figure 2.
Release the “RESET” button after the second (somewhat longer) audio signal.
• Press, within 20 seconds, the (small flame) button on the hand-held transmitter,
until a somewhat longer signal is heard. The signal code has now been set up on
the receiver.
You only need to set up the signal code once. It is not necessary when changing the
batteries of the hand-held transmitter or receiver.

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Figure 2: Receiver “RESET” button
Operating possibilities
It is possible to use the remote control in 3 ways to operate the appliance:
1 :
2 : and
3 :
You can cycle through the menu with operating possibilities by repeatedly depressing
the SET button.
At the selected starting time (P1 or P2 ) or stopping time (P1 or P2 ) is
also shown.
Returning to is also possible by pressing the (small flame) or (large flame)
button.
Manual operation
Here you can turn the burner on and off, and adjust the height of the flames.
• Press (large flame) to turn on the burner and to increase the flame
height.
• Press (small flame) decrease the flame height to turn the burner off.
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• The appliance will automatically revert to stand-by if:
°the hand-held transmitter is outside the range of the receiver for more
than 6 hours.
°the batteries in the hand-held transmitter are almost depleted.
°the batteries in the receiver are fully depleted.
• When one of the buttons on the hand-held transmitter is pressed (except
the SET button), the transmission symbol appears on the screen.
The receiver confirms the transmission with an audio signal.
Operating day temperature thermostat
(Appliance is in the stand-by position and the pilot light is burning.)
Automatic temperature regulation of the pre-set day temperature.
The room temperature is measured and compared with the pre-set day
temperature. The flame height is automatically regulated so as to reach the
pre-set day temperature.
Also see: Setting the desired temperature.
Operating the night temperature thermostat
(Appliance is in the stand-by position and the pilot light is burning.)
Automatic temperature regulation of the pre-set night temperature.
The room temperature is measured and compared with the pre-set night
temperature. The flame height is automatically regulated so as to reach the
pre-set night temperature.
Also see: Setting the desired temperature.
Timer operation
(Appliance is in the stand-by position and the pilot light is burning.)
Appliance functions automatically according to the two pre-set heating periods;
P1 and P2. These heating periods repeat automatically every 24 hours.
Also see: Programming the timer: P1 and P2.
The appliance works thermostatically at the pre-set starting times P1 and
P2 and the room temperature is automatically regulated to the pre-set day
temperature .
The appliance works thermostatically at the pre-set stopping times P1 and
P2 and the room temperature is automatically regulated to the pre-set night
temperature .
In order to allow the appliance to regulate the temperature at night, the night
temperature must be set to at least 5°C.
If the setting is lowered to , the appliance will switch to stand-by
at night. The appliance will automatically operate at the following day cycle
.
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Setting the desired temperature
• Select the desired mode of operation or
by pressing the SET button
briefly.
• Hold the SET button until the display flashes.
• Set the temperature with (large flame) or (small flame).
• Wait or press the OFF button briefly to go to mode.
• If the temperature control in should be off (lower battery consumption),
decrease the night temperature until appears on the display.
Important: Place the hand-held transmitter in a place that is not
influenced by direct sunlight, draught, heat from
the appliance and other heat sources.
Programming the timer: P1 and P2
• Select the desired mode of operation
by pressing the SET button briefly.
• Press the SET button until P1 (heating period 1) and the time flashes.
• Set the time for the beginning of the first heating period by pressing (large flame)
for houre and (small flame) for minute’setting.
• Press the SET button briefly; P1 appears on the display. Set the time for the end
of the first heating period.
• Press SET again to set the second heating period P2 (heat ON) and P2 (heat
OFF).
• Wait a moment or press OFF to switch back to mode.
2.3.3 Operation (Remote Control)
Igniting the fire
• Open the gas supply valve in the gas pipe to the fire.
• Press the “O I” switch on the gas control block to the “I” position.
• Turn the operating knob on the gas control block to the ON position.
• Switch the hand-held transmitter to the
position.
• On the hand-held transmitter, press the «- OFF and (large flame) buttons
simultaneously. A short tone will signal the start. Short beeps will then follow until the
pilot light and main burner are ignited. Once the main burner has been ignited, the
flame height will automatically rise to the maximum position.
Important: • If the pilot flame goes out for any reason, wait for 5 minutes
before attempting to re-light it.
• If the pilot light does not ignite after 3 ignition attempts;
close the gas tap and warn the fitter.
• Once the pilot light is burning, the main burner must ignite
within 10 seconds automatically.
If this does not happen, immediately close the gas tap and
warn the fitter.
• If the main burner ignites with a pop; immediately close the
gas tap and warn the fitter.

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Figure 3: Gas regulating block; Operating Knob in ON-position
Motor-Knob
(in maximum position)
Microswitch
Operating Knob
Connection Piezo Igniter
(only for MANual control)
ON/OFF Switch
8-wire
Receiver Jack
• Possible error messages:
* 3x short audio signal, audible when the motor-knob operates:
Receiver batteries need changing soon (having heard this signal, the
appliance can be ignited another ten times approximately).
* 5 second unbroken tone:
Error. For example, one of the cables may not be properly connected,
the “O I” switch is not in the “I” position.
* 5 short beeps:
Ignition of the pilot light and main burner failed. Possible cause: air in
the pilot light pipe.
Important: If the pilot flame goes out, then wait for
at least 5 minutes before repeating the
above procedure.
Setting the flame height / extinguishing the fire
• After ignition, the burner automatically sets the flames to the maximum height .
• Press button (small flame) to lower the flames and to turn off the main burner
(Extinguishing the fire: small flame button: pilot light remains burning!)
(Pressing briefly the (small flame) button gradually lowers the flames to the low
position.)
• Press button (large flame) to increase the flame level and to turn on the burner.
(Pressing briefly the (large flame) button gradually increases the flames to the
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Important: • If you turn on the main burner by pressing the (large flame)
button, it must ignite within 10 seconds.
If this does not happen, immediately close the gas tap and
warn the fitter.
• If the main burner ignites with a pop; immediately close the gas
tap and warn the fitter.
Switching off the appliance
• Press the
(small flame) button to lower the flames or to switch off the main burner.
• Then press the «-OFF button to switch off the appliance, including the pilot light.
• Press the “O I” switch (on the gas control block) to the “O” position. This conserves
battery life.
• If the appliance is not to be used for some time, please close the gas supply valve in
the gas pipe.
Important: If the pilot flame goes out for any reason,
wait for 5 minutes before attempting to
re-light it.
Faults
• If the signals from the hand-held transmitter do not seem to be reaching the receiver,
the cause may be:
* Spent batteries: replace the batteries.
* An electronic problem: press the “RESET” button on the receiver.
• If the appliance regularly switches itself off, please contact your installer.
Replacing the batteries
• The hand-held transmitter/receiver batteries have a service life of approx. one year.
We recommend you use alkaline batteries.
• The batteries must be replaced whenever:
1 Hand-held transmitter: BATT appears in the display screen.
2 Receiver: 3x short audio signal, audible when the motor-knob
operates.
1 Hand-held transmitter:
* Open the cover on the back of the transmitter.
*Carefully remove the 9V battery and disconnect it from the contact.
Do not pull the wires!
*Connect the new battery and replace in the battery compartment. Close the cover.

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2 Receiver:
* Carefully pull the receiver assembly out of the compartment.
* Open the cover.
* Remove the batteries from the battery compartment.
* Place four new 1.5V batteries (LR6 or AA type) as indicated in the battery
compartment. The negative end (-) of the battery must always be at the contact
spring end of the compartment.
* Close the cover and place the receiver back in its holder.
• If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the electronics or drive may be irreparably
damaged.
• Only replace the batteries when the appliance has been completely switched off.
Figure 4: Gas regulating block; Operating Knob in MAN-position
2.3.4 Operation (Hand control)
In an emergency it is possible to operate the appliance manually. To do so, the ignition
(piezo) cable must first be removed and transferred carefully to the piezo connector on
the gas control block.
Motor-Knob
(in maximum position)
Microswitch
Operating Knob
(in Position for
Manual Ignition)
Metallic Core for Manual
Ignition (recessed switch)
Connection Piezo Igniter
(only for MANual control)
ON/OFF Switch
8 Wire
Receiver Jack
Piezo button
(only for MANual control)

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Igniting the fire
• Open the gas supply valve in the gas pipe to the fire.
• Switch the “O I” switch on the gas regulating block to the “I” position.
• Turn the motor-knob on the gas regulating block as far as it will go in a clockwise
direction. The switch will audibly ‘click’.
• Turn the operating knob on the gas control block to the MAN position. A recessed
switch within the knob will become visible.
• Press the recessed switch. Use a pen or similar instrument to do this.
Gas will now flow to the pilot light.
• While holding down the recessed switch, press the (square) piezo button several
times (the piezo button is alongside the “O I” switch) to ignite the pilot light.
Check whether the pilot light has been lit through the glass.
• Once the pilot light is lit, the recessed switch must be kept down for a further ten
seconds, after which it can be released.
Important: If the pilot flame goes out, then wait for
at least 5 minutes before repeating the
above procedure.
• Move the operating knob to the ON position. Depending on the position of the motor-
knob, the burner will either ignite or not.
• By turning the motor-knob anti-clockwise to the desired position, the burner will ignite
and the flame height can be controlled.
Important: • When the main burner is switched on by turning
the motor knob to the left, the burner must
ignite within 10 seconds.
If this does not happen, immediately close the
gas tap and warn the fitter.
• If the main burner ignites with a pop; immediately
close the gas tap and warn the fitter.
Extinguishing the fire
• Turn the motor-knob on the gas regulating block as far as it will go in a clockwise
direction. The knob will audibly ‘click’. The burner is now switched off. The pilot light
will remain lit.
Switching off the appliance
• Press the “O I” switch on the gas regulating block to the “O” position.
The pilot light will be extinguished.
• If the gas fire is not going to be used for a long period of time, it is
recommended to close the gas supply valve to the fire.
Important: If the pilot flame goes out for any reason,
wait for 5 minutes before attempting to
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2.4 USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
The gas fire is coated with a lacquer layer resistant to high temperature. During the first
hours of operation, the burning in of the lacquer may result in an unpleasant smell. This
is harmless, however. Operating the gas fire at full capacity for a few hours, while venti-
lating the room, will eliminate the smell.
After using your gas fire for the first few times, you may be aware of a light deposit on
the inside off the glass. This is caused by the paint curing. Once your fireplace has
cooled down, this deposit can be removed with glass cleaner or ceramic hob cleaner.
2.5 DAILY MAINTENANCE
• Ensure that as little dust, and as few particles of cigarette smoke, candles and oil
lamps as possible pollute the air in the room in which the appliance is used. Heating
of these particles by the convection system of the appliance could lead to
discoloration of the walls and ceiling. It is therefore very important to ensure that the
room in which the appliance is located is sufficiently ventilated. Regularly remove
any dust deposits from behind the frame by means of a vacuum cleaner.
Important: If the glass is broken or cracked, it must be
immediately replaced before operating the
gas fire again.
• If anything is spilt on the fire, switch it off immediately and wait for it to cool
down sufficiently before cleaning. Never use scouring powder, aggressive
cleaners or fire polish on the gas fire. Use only a dry lint free cloth.
• Heat resistant lacquer in aerosols can be obtained from your
distributor. During the yearly maintenance, the lacquer can be used to repair
small areas of damage.
The installation must only be carried out by a CORGI
registered installation engineer.
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3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 GENERAL
The gas fire must be positioned and connected as a “room sealed system” (balance
flue) appliance by a CORGI registered gas installation engineer in accordance with
the following installation instructions, nationally and locally applicable regulations (see
“Technical Details/ Regulations” at the rear of this manual). If you have any queries
regarding the installation, please consult your local gas company.
Important: Before beginning the installation, check that the details on the
rating plate correspond to the gas type and pressure to which
the appliance will be connected.
The appliance is factory set to the correct tolerances. The pilot light is set to the correct
level of consumption.
It is possible to install the gas fire with either a wall or roof outlet, using the Barbas
concentric flue Ø100 mm (inner) - Ø150 mm (outer) system. The fumes are exhausted
naturally to the outside environment through the inner Ø100 mm pipe whereas the
combustion air supply passes between the Ø100 mm and Ø150 mm pipes.
The gas fire can be installed in a completely sealed or mechanically ventilated
house without extra ventilation and/or fume extraction.
The appliance is a wall-mounted gas fire, which can only be installed on a
wall constructed from non-flammable material.
When handling the frame, we advise you to use the special gloves supplied, and
to leave them with the owner of the hearth after installation.
If an existing chimney is to be used, please consult your installer first. If the chimney
was previously used for a wood or coal fire, then it should be cleaned by an expert.
3.2 BARBAS CONCENTRIC FLUE Ø100 MM - Ø150 MM SYSTEM
The appliance is in combination with the concentric flue system [Ø100 mm – Ø150 mm]
(either rigid or flexible) of Barbas compliant with the European CE norm for gas
appliances, and may therefore only be used with this system.
The guarantee is invalidated if the appliance is (completely or partially) installed using a
different system.
The Barbas concentric flue [Ø100 mm - Ø150 mm] system can be used with either a
newly-built or existing chimney.