CVO Fire Compact Fire Ribbon Technical document

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PIN NUMBER: 0063-BQ5340
Rev 3 [2010]
Compact Fire Ribbon™
With Battery Remote System
TECHNICAL INSTALLATION MANUAL
Important
For use with Natural Gas (G20) or LPG (G31), check data plate within appliance for settings.
There are 2 Natural Gas Versions of this Fire that are CE approved. Please refer to data
plate for actual heat input of appliance.
It is recommended, even if you have fitted these appliances before, that you take
the time to read through these instructions and follow them step by step.
Serial Number………………………………
Please quote this serial number when calling to discuss technical issues, ordering
spare parts or making a warranty claim. Your Warranty is valid for 1 Year from date of
delivery. The Warranty card supplied with the appliance should be completed by the
installer and returned to the following address. Spirit Fires Limited. Unit 4,
Beaumont Square, Aycliffe Industrial Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5
6XN.
This manual must be handed to the owner of the property once the
fire has been installed and commissioned

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Contents
Page 3 Commissioning Check List
Page 4 Parts List
Page 5 Construction Dimensions
Page 6 Technical Data
Page 7 Introduction
Page 8 Unpacking the Appliance
Page 9 Gas Burner Construction
Page 10 Remote Control System
Page 11 General Installation Information
Page 13 Building and Installation Work
Page 14 Fitting the Optional Gather
Page 14 Fitting the Metal Enclosure
Page 17 Guidance on Ventilation and Ceiling
Page 17 Preparing to Fit the Fascia
Page 18 Fitting the Stone Fascia
Page 20 Fitting the Metal Fascia
Page 21 Commissioning the Fire
Page 22 Final Install checklist
Page 23 Oxygen Depletion Pilot System
Page 23 Spark Failure
Page 23 Burner Flame
Page 23 Warning fire Guards and Hearths
Page 24 Appliance Start Up/Shut Down Instructions
Page 25 Remote Handset
Page 27 Shutdown if the Handset is Faulty and the Fire is Lit
Page 28 Fault Diagnosis/Troubleshooting
Page 29 Battery Remote System – Fault Diagnosis
Page 30 Quick Reference Fault Table
Page 31 Remote Control Components
Page 32 Service and Aftercare Requirements
Page 32 Servicing Instructions
Page 34 Replacement Parts List
Page 34 Burner Removal
Page 35 Gas Fire User Instructions

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CVO Commissioning Checklist
Important Notice
Explain the operation of the appliance to the end user, hand the completed
instructions to them for safe keeping, as the information will be required when
making any guaranteed claims.
Flue Check Pass
Fail
1. Flue is correct for appliance
2. Flue Flow test
3. Spillage test
Gas Check
1. Gas soundness & let by test
2. Standing pressure test
3. Appliance working pressure (on High Setting)
NB All other gas appliances must be operating on full
4. Gas rate
5. Does ventilation meet appliance requirements
Dealer and Installer Information
Dealer………………………………………………
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Contact No………………………………………
Date of Purchase……………………………
Model No…………………………………………
Gas Type…………………………………………
Installation Company………………………
…………………………………………………………
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Engineer…………………………………………
Contact No………………………………………
Corgi Reg No……………………………………
Date of Installation…………………………
This product is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of installation, as set out in the
terms and conditions of sale between CVO and your local CVO dealer. This guarantee
will be invalid, to the extent permitted by law, if the above Commissioning Checklist is
not fully completed by the installer.

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Parts List – Compact Ribbon
•Fire is supplied as a Kit:
oStandard Parts
Enclosure in Brushed Steel.
Front Shelf.
Burner Unit with Remote Control
Fascia.
•Stone has 2 part wall bracket fitted.
•Metal fits directly to wall (no bracket)
Instruction Booklet
Remote Control Handset
oOptional Parts
Gather Unit
Fascia Trim
Please check your delivery note. Any missing parts must be
notified within 48 hours of delivery. No claims can be accepted
after this period.
.

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Construction Dimensions

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Technical data
Specifications
NG SIT-9103
Pilot Assembly Marking LPG SIT-9272
Gas connection 8mm O.D. tube
Minimum flue diameter 127.0mm
Minimum flue height 2.0m
Approximate weight N/A
Essence Fire Data
Gas Type Category
Inlet
Pressure
(Mbar)
Injector
(X1)
Heat
Input
KW
Gross
Countries
G20 I2H 20 380 6.0
AT, CH, CZ,
DK, EE, ES, FI,
GB, GR, IE,
IT, LT, LV, NO,
PT, RO, SE, SI,
SK, TR
G20 I2E 20 380 6.0 DE, LU, PL, RO
G20/G25 I2E+ 20/25 380 6.0/5.5 FR, BE
G25 I2L 25 380 5.5 NL
G31 I3P (37) 37 125 6.5
BE, CH, CZ,
ES, FR, GB,
GR, IE, IT, PL,
PT, SI, SK, TR
G30/G31 I3+ 28-
30/37 125 6.5 BE, CH, CY,
CZ, ES, FR,
G30/G31 I3B/P
(30) 30 125 6.5
HU, BE, CY,
DK, EE, ES, FI,
FR, GB, GR, LT,
NL, NO, RO,
SE, SI, SK, TR

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Introduction
This appliance is supplied as a complete suite of enclosure of gas fire burner
unit, enclosure and fascia. To comply with the approval this fire must be
installed as designed.
Fascia: The fire must be installed with the fascia “floating” on the wall with
the required “air intake” area provided below the shelf as shown in the
following pages. The fascia should never be “flush” mounted into the wall
otherwise serious burner damage will occur. The fascia must be installed as
intended and ventilation to the burner must be provided.
Enclosure: Special notice should be taken for the requirements of both the
metal and stone fascia version fires as the enclosure must be installed
differently. On the metal fascia version the enclosure is flush with the
finished wall. On the stone fascia version the enclosure must stand 18mm
proud of the finished wall.
Gather: An optional gather is available to attach the enclosure to a 127mm
class 2 flue liners. This gather should be ordered with the appliance however
if this has been missed this can be ordered from Customer Services on
01325-327221.
Gas Supply: This appliance requires a steady gas supply within +/- 1mBar
of the approved pressure as shown on the data plate at all times. Inlet is via
an 8mm gas line. If the gas line is longer than 1.5mtrs then the gas line
should be increased in diameter to 15mm and possibly larger depending on
the length of gas pipe required.
LPG Version: If running this appliance from Gas Bottles the minimum
requirement is 2 x 47Kg bottles with a regulator set to the required pressure
and a changeover valve. Failure to do this will result in nuisance shutdowns
especially in very cold weather.
Flame: It is normal with this type of appliance for the flame to be directed
towards the back of the enclosure.
Flue System: This fire is approved for use with a class 2 / 127mm flue of 2
meters minimum. If a flue system in excess of the specified length is used
this may cause a very strong draw to occur which will result in the flame
being adversely effected and forced towards the back of the enclosure. This
is unavoidable and is a site specific condition and does not indicate an
appliance fault.
Remote Heat Shield: This fire is approved with the heat shield in place.
The fire should never be operated without the heat shield; any resulting
damage caused by heat is not covered by the warranty.

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Unpacking the Appliance
Read these instructions fully before proceeding.
Carefully examine the carton for damage before proceeding. If it is
obviously damaged, please contact supplier over whether to proceed.
Remove the fire and examine its general condition. If satisfied by the
condition, proceed with the installation. PLEASE NOTE no claims will be
accepted for damaged or faulty components once the appliance has
been installed.
Read the installation instructions fully before starting to install the
appliance.
The installation should only be carried out by a GAS SAFE registered
engineer, and in accordance with national and local regulations for gas.
The installation must also be in accordance with relevant parts of local and
national building regulations.
For the Republic of Ireland, reference should be made to IS813 and ICP3
and any guidance notes from Bord Gais.
Failure to have the fire fitted by a qualified person nullifies ALL warranties
and guarantees.

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Gas Burner Construction
Take some time to review the burner construction taking note of the
positions of the main components and the required connections.
Before starting to install the appliance review the Data Plate fitted to the
appliance for the gas type and pressure requirements of the appliance.
Ensure these are correct for the property supply.
This Fire has a battery remote control system and requires only the
connection of a 8mm gas supply. The remote is operated via a handset and
infra red magic eye positioned on the appliance.
Important Note:
Gas Supply : The appliance is supplied with an 8mm isolation valve fitted
ready for connection to an 8mm inlet tube. Before starting to create the
construction opening for the unit provisions for a gas supply need to be
made. To maintain a good standing pressure we recommend that a 15mm
copper pipe supply be routed as close as possible to the unit with a reduction
down to 8mm diameter for the final connection. The 8mm run should be no
longer that 1.5m in length. The gas supply pipe should run into the installed
enclosure from either the rear, left or right hand sides, the gas supply is best
run through the left side of the enclosure.
LPG Version. If running this appliance via Gas Bottles then the minimum
requirement is 2 x 47Kg bottles with a regulator set to the required pressure
and a changeover valve. Failure to do this will result in nuisance shutdowns
especially in very cold weather.
WARNING
The fire is supplied fully tested and working. There should be no
need to make any adjustments or to remove any connections from
the remote system.

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Remote Control System
Take some time to learn about the remote system fitted to this fire.
This Fire remote control system which is powered batteries. The fire is
supplied with a hand set to switch the fire on/off and regulate the flame
up/down. In order to operate the appliance the handset must be pointed
directly at the magic eye (line of sight) on the fire.
The hand set has a child safe feature to avoid accidental lighting. Please read
“lighting the fire” section later in this handbook before operating the
appliance.
The remote is powered by 6 x ‘AA’ Batteries in the appliance and a 9V
battery in the handset.
It is recommended that only “Lithium” batteries are used in the remote
system to ensure a long life.
Note: that if the fire shuts down it is set in “safe mode” to reactivate the fire
press button #1 only on the handset. This will cause a beep. Now the fire
can be lit again using the standard start-up sequence.
The remote system has a fault diagnosis system built in which is indicated by
a number of beeps. Review the “fault diagnosis” section later in this manual
for the code. A warning sound when the internal batteries become low will e
heard however if the batteries are totally dead there will be no sund. If the
appliance fails to operate on the hand set change the batteries in both the
appliance and the hand set as this is the most common cause of failure.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All CVO fires are given a 100% full function test at
the factory before being shipped. Never remove any wires from the
black box or the remote system. All connections are required. There
is no need to remove any connections from the remote system during
installation. Removal of any connections will result in the warranty being
invalidated and no claims will be accepted for the unit not working.

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General Installation Information
This fire is intended for decorative purposes. The installation must be in
accordance with National Regulations and must be carried out by a qualified
installer.
Clearances between the fire and all combustible materials must conform to
National Regulations.
This fire must be installed and used in accordance with these instructions.
Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions
(identification of the type of gas and pressure and the adjustment of the
appliance) are compatible.
The builders opening or fireplace opening must be constructed of a non-
combustible material.
For some countries a non-combustible hearth must be fitted in front of the
fire in accordance with National Regulations (e.g. United Kingdom).
For some countries a purpose provided air supply must be fitted in
accordance with National Regulations.
Any flue damper plate or flue restrictor must be removed or fixed
permanently in the fully open position, or shall only be fitted in accordance
with National Regulations.
The chimney must be swept before the appliance is installed. The unit must
not be installed unless the chimney/flue length is at least the distance
indicated on page 6 (minimum flue height).
Before the fire is installed a flue test in accordance with National Regulations
should be carried out.
The gas connections must be in accordance with National Regulations.
An isolation valve, or valves, has to be fitted adjacent to the appliance
which, when closed, allow(s) the complete burner and control assembly to
be disconnected for maintenance or repair in accordance with National
Regulations.
The pilot light and flame sensing device fitted to this fire is also an
atmosphere sensing devise. If for any reason any part of the pilot assembly
is to be replaced ALL the assembly including the pilot burner, thermocouple,
electrode and injector must be exchanged complete for an original
manufacturer’s pilot assembly only. This atmosphere sensing devise is not
adjustable and must not be put out of action. The pilot light shuts off both
the main burner and pilot if evacuation of the combustion products is
interrupted. If the fire shuts itself off, do not use the fire, and have the flue
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For some countries a purpose provided air supply must be fitted in
accordance with National Regulations.
It is recommended that a guard be used for the protection of young
children, the elderly or infirm.
This fire should be checked regularly to ensure that it is free from
obstruction. A qualified person should service the fire regularly.
After installation, the chimney should be inspected and swept regularly to
keep the flue clear and free from debris and excessive build up of soot. The
fire needs to be covered up when work is undertaken, to ensure the unit
does not get damaged or gas outlets blocked.
Do not throw rubbish on the unit, as this will block or hamper its efficiency.
Due to the newness of the materials, the fire may give off a slight smell for
a period of time after commissioning. This is quite normal and any odours
should disperse within a few hours of operation.

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Building and Installation Work
A qualified person should complete all building work; a qualified and
competent person to all relevant national legislative controls must carry out
the installation of gas burners, mechanical extraction, flue systems and
remote control units.
Building work should only commence after a thorough survey of the intended
location of the impending installation has been completed and it has been
established that the unit can be installed and operated without risk to the
owner or tenants of the property or their neighbours.
Where existing chimney systems are to be used in conjunction with the Fire
Ribbon, they should have been swept and undergone thorough examination
to ensure that they are in a sound and safe condition, as well as providing an
adequate draw when the gas fire unit is in operation.
A simple smoke test will reveal weather or not the chimney is working
correctly.
It is important that the gas supply is disconnected before any old existing
surround and hearth is removed.
The Compact Fire Ribbon enclosure should be located centrally to the
existing flue / chimney at your desired height. If the fire is not placed
central to the chimney, the flame picture may pull incorrectly.
In some installations it is necessary to install a small lintel unit above the
opening, if so an allowance must be made to accommodate the lintel. NOTE -
The Fire Ribbon does not have its own support lintel. NOTE – The support
lintel is not supplied with the unit.
Important Note: Once installed all additional gas inlet holes in the enclosure
[not the front vent] must be sealed with metal tape to avoid flame reversal
which will damage the remote.
**** VERY IMPORTANT ****
Before commencing any work check the type of fascia to be
fitted as this will determine the building opening depth
required.
For a Fire with a Stone Fascia the enclosure front edge must sit
18mm “out” from the finished wall.
For a Fire with a Metal Fascia the enclosure front edge must sit flush
with the wall.

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Fitting the Optional Gather
If using with the optional Gather, dry fit the gather to the enclosure taking
note of where the gather and enclosure overlap. In some installations it may
be possible to insert the gather into the opening and lift up to allow space to
slide the enclosure in. This reduces the need for a very large builders
opening. The joint between gather and enclosure must be sealed by silicone
or metal tape to ensure an airtight seal when fitting the gather. Screw the
gather in place from the inside of the enclosure using the 6 countersunk
screws provided.
Fitting the Metal Enclosure
The original fire opening must be closed, using bricks / blocks infill the
opening to the required base of the burner, the void behind the brickwork
should also be filled; block work or rubble can be used. (It is advisable to
install a solid base inside the fire opening to sit the steel framework
supporting the burner unit and stone or metal enclosure on to.) It is
advisable to allow 15mm clearance in the height of the fire opening; this can
then be filled with cement ready for the burner to be placed onto.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When fitting the enclosure unit the enclosure
front edge must be positioned depending on the fascia type (see
pages 18-20).Incorrect positioning of the enclosure will result in
burner damage.

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Gas Supply
Consult the Data Plate within the appliance to ensure the correct gas type
and pressure is available within the property. Before commencing to create
the fire opening for the inglenook unit note that a gas supply is required. The
gas supply pipe should run into the installed enclosure from either the rear,
left or right hand sides, the gas supply is best run through the left side of the
enclosure. The fire has an 8mm inlet via an isolation valve. The fire also
includes a pressure test point elbow to test inlet pressure. The gas pipe work
should be routed into the enclosure via the available access holes. If the gas
pipe work is over 1.5mtrs in length it is recommended that the pipe work is
increased in diameter from this point to 15mm and possibly 22mm
depending on the length to the meter. This will ensure a stable gas supply.
Gather
The steel gather unit (if required) should now be held up in the opening for
preparation on the fitting of the enclosure. Note if the standard gather is not
going to be used to exhaust the combustions provisions should be made in
accordance with Corgi regulations.
Installation Continued
The steel enclosure with burner unit is then positioned so that the front edge
is positioned as per the fascia type to be fitted (see pages 18-20).Once
the steel frame/burner is correctly positioned it is then fixed using fixing
screws, which pass through the frame into the newly built fire opening

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brickwork. The Enclosure must be secure and unable to move. The air intake
area at the front of the fire must be left open.
The gas supply is now connected and the burner unit is to be tested for safe
operation.
The front shelf should now be unpacked and fitted. Great care must be
taken when inserting the shelves to avoid scratching the inside of the metal
enclosure.

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Guidance on Ventilation and Sealing
Air Intake Area/ Burner Ventilation
Air is required to the burner unit. This is supplied via the fascia bottom edge.
The area between the shelf and the bottom edge of the fascia must not be
sealed.This area is required as an “Air Intake Area”
Preparing to fit the Fascia
The Fascia can now be fitted providing the
wall surface is perfectly level both
vertically and horizontally. See image left.
Important - If the wall is not level, the
wall should be skimmed until level.
This shows positive areas that can cause
fractures in the facia / surround if fitted to
a wall of uneven surface.
Failure to fit the fascia to a flat wall will
cause serious damage to the fascia which
is not covered by the warranty.

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Fitting the Stone Fascia
Stone Fascia Hanging Bracket Positioning
Note: the Enclosure on the Stone Fascia Version must protrude by a total of 20mm
from the wall. If this is not done flame performance will be affected and possible
enclosure and burner damage will occur. This is NOT covered by the warranty.
The Wall bracket is supplied in 2 pieces. The first part is bonded to the stone at the
factory. The second part is fixed to the wall. The fascia is supplied with the wall
bracket attached. Remove the 4 cross headed screws, remove the wall bracket and
put the fascia and screws in a safe place. Ensure the wall is flush before fitting the
fascia. Position the wall bracket as shown below. Measure the dimension as shown
below from top of enclosure lintel to the top edge of the wall bracket. The fascia is
very heavy and the wall bracket must be secured into a solid surface using suitable
screws & rawl plugs to ensure it cannot fall or be pulled from the wall.
Ventilation Air Intake
For the burner to work correctly there should be an air intake cut-out below the front
shelf as shown in the above image. This air void provides burner ventilation to ensure
the flame remains stable and the remote system remains cool. The Air Flow is
provided via the from fascia lower intake. Failure to ensure this will result in serious
damage to the remote system. This damage is not covered by the warranty.

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Hanging the Stone Fascia & Fitting Magic Eye
With the help of an assistant, lift the fascia into place. Unclip the remote magic eye
and plug into the remote control (as shown on wiring diagram).
Once the remote is attached lift the fascia on to the wall bracket. Refit the 4 cross
headed screws and ensure fascia is secure.
WARNING: The fascia must never be sealed or built flush into the wall. The Fascia
has an air vent at the lower edge. This with Air Intake provides ventilation to the
burner unit. If this is blocked or the fascia not fitted in the way shown then serious
damage to the burner and remote system will result which is NOT covered by the
warranty.
The Finished fascia should look like the image below. If this is not the case then it is
not fitted correctly and the fire will not function as designed. The fascia must never
be fitted “flush” to the wall. See image below.

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Fitting the Metal Fascia
•See information above for details of the Air Intake requirements.
•WARNING: the Enclosure on the Metal Fascia must be flush with the
wall before attempting to fit the fascia.
•Put the fascia against the wall so that the lower edge is level with the
shelf.
•Draw around the fascia.
•Remove fascia and turn over.
•Measure positions of screw key holes and mark this onto the wall.
•Drill and Plug holes. Fit Suitable Screws to a depth to ensure the fascia
locks against the wall when fitted.
•With the help of an assistant, lift the Fascia towards fire.
•Unclip the remote magic eye and plug this into the remote box as
shown on the wiring diagram.
•Lift fascia onto the wall until key holes line up then pus fascia down to
lock in place.
•WARNING: The metal fascia must sit off the wall 40mm. It must
never be installed “flush” into the wall or plaster. The fascia has an air
vent which runs along the bottom. This plus the specified air intake
area ensure the burner and flame perform as required. Failure to do
this will result in serious burner damage which is NOT covered by the
warranty.