CVO Fire KARA User manual

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REVISION #1
PIN NUMBER: 0558 BN 5708
KARA (Sea Coals)
“Hole in the Wall” Gas Fire Suite
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Serial Number ………………………………
Please quote this serial number when contacting our customer service team for technical help,
spare parts and servicing information. The serial number is also shown on the Data Plate within
the appliance.

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IMPORTANT NOTE
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A REGISTERED GAS
SAFE ENGINEER. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS MAY RENDER
THE APPLIANCE DANGEROUS AND WILL INVALIDATE THE
WARRANTY.
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.
Fire is available for Natural Gas (G20) or LPG (G31). Please check the
Data plate, Packing Label and local gas supply to ensure compatibility
before starting to install this appliance.
The Warranty on this appliance is valid for 12 months from date of
delivery.
The Warranty card that is supplied with the appliance should be
completed by the installer and returned via post to :
Spirit Fires Limited. 4 Beaumont Square, Aycliffe Industrial Park,
Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6XN.
For Technical Help Call : 01325-327221

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Contents
Page 4 Technical Data
Page 8 Unpacking The Appliance
Page 9 Important Information
Page 10 Installation Instructions
Page 12 Installing The Gas Fire
Page 21 Commissioning Checklist
Page 23 Fault Diagnosis
Page 24 Spark Failure
Page 25 Replacement Components List
Page 26 Manual Valve Construction
Page 26 Servicing Instructions
Page 27 Fire Guards and Hearths
Page 28 LPG/Propane Users
Page 29 User Instruction Manual

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Technical Data - KARA (Sea Coal) Gas Fire
a)Technical Specification Requirements
Pilot Burner Assembly
Marking
Natural Gas Sea-Gas P4-10
LPG/Propane Sea-Gas P4-16
Gas Connection 8mm OD Tube
Minimum Flue Diameters 125mm
Minimum Flue Height 3m
Approximate Weight 25kg
b)Gas Burner Unit
Inlet
Pressur
e
Main
Burner
Injector
Size
Nomina
l Heat
Input
Burner
Pressur
e
High
Gas Type Gas
Category
(mbar) (1 per
appliance
)
(kW,
Gross)
(mbar)
Countr
y
NG I2H 20 460 7.0 17.3
GB, IE
PT, DK,
FI, SE,
AT, IT,
ES
Propane I3P 37 1.45 7.0 26.1
GB, IE,
PT, FR,
BE, ES
c) Fire Opening Dimensions
Model Height (mm) Depth (mm) Width (mm)
Kara (Sea Coal) 330 360 400

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Fireplace Dimensions

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Unpacking the Appliance
1. Carefully examine the carton for damage before unpacking. If it is
obviously damaged, consult the supplier over whether to proceed.
2. Remove the fire and examine its general condition. If satisfied by
the condition proceed with the installation.
3. Read the instructions fully before proceeding.
4. The installation should only be carried out by a GAS SAFE
Registered fitter and in accordance with national and local
Regulations for both gas and electricity.
5. 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.

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Important Information
•A qualified GAS SAFE installer in accordance with National
Regulations must install the fire. This is to ensure the appliance
is safe. Failure to ensure a qualified engineer installs the fire will
invalidate the warranty.
•This fire is intended for decorative purposes. Any purpose-
provided ventilation should be checked regularly to ensure that
it is free from obstruction. A qualified person should service the
fire regularly.
•Before installation, the chimney should be swept and inspected
to ensure that all products of combustion are entering the flue,
and that there is not excessive build up of soot.
•It is recommended that a guard be used for the protection of
young children, the elderly or infirm.
•The pilot light and flame sensing device fitted to this fire is also
an atmosphere sensing device, which shuts off both the main
burner and pilot if evacuation of the combustion products is
interrupted. If the fire shuts itself off unexpectedly, do not use
the fire until flue and fire checked by a suitably qualified person
and any remedial action taken.
•The fire should be ignited in the manner depicted in section
‘Lighting the fire’ in the User Instruction Manual.
•Due to the newness of 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.
•Any room air ventilation should be checked regularly to ensure
that it is free from obstruction.

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Installation Instructions
General Information
•This KARA (Sea Coals) Fire unit 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).
•Any flue damper plate or flue restrictor must be removed or
fixed permanently in a 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 four (minimum flue
height)
•Before the fire is installed a flue test in accordance with National
Regulations should be carried out.
Gas Connection
•The gas connection must be in accordance with National
Regulations.
•The appliance has an 8mm inlet pipe. The gas pressure “at the
appliance (before the control valve) must be within +/- 1mBar of
the value stated on the Data Plate. To maintain gas pressure if
the gas line exceeds 1.5 meters it is advised that gas line is
increased after this distance to 15mm and possibly 22mm. It is

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advised that a gas flow rate calculation is done before planning
the gas pipe work.
Pilot Assembly
The pilot light and flame sensing device fitted to this fire is also
an atmosphere sensing device. 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. The pilot system is not adjustable and must not
be adjusted by the installer.
Room Ventilation
For some countries a purpose provided air supply must be fitted
in accordance with National Regulations. This is a 7Kw appliance.
Guards
It is recommended that a guard be used for the protection of
young children, the elderly or infirm.

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Installing the Gas Fire
Installing the Enclosure
oThis fire is supplied as a complete set comprising of:
Enclosure with the gas burner fitted.
Fascia with stone fascia fitted.
Stone shelf.
Sea coals set.
Gather unit [if required to fit flue liner]
oThe fire must be fully installed with all its parts to comply with the CE
approval.
oLooking at the enclosure, remove the screws which secure the lower vanity
cover in place to expose the gas valve and pipe work. Place the vanity cover
to one side with the screws to ensure they are not lost.
oUsing the construction drawings provided in section 2 prepare a construction
opening with gas supply and chimney connection inline with current
regulations.
oThe opening must be built of non-combustible materials.
oThis appliance does not have a support lintel built in.
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oUsing The Gather
With careful planning the gather should be able to be inserted into the
construction opening, the enclosure fitted then the gather lowered
down and secured with the screws provided and sealed with a high
temperature silicone fire cement or metal tape. This will reduce the
required opening size.
If using a flue liner the liner must be fully connected and sealed to the
top of the gather.
o
oTaking note of the position of the gas pipe within the construction opening
gently slide the enclosure into the construction opening and insert gas pipe
through the most relevant access hole in the enclosure body.

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o
oIMPORTANT NOTE: The enclosure edge must be positioned so that it
protrudes 1mm to 2mm “out” from the final finished edge of the wall. Failure
to observe this will mean the fascia will not fit.
oThe final wall must be flush.

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o
oIf using the gather:
Ensure the gather is connected to the flue liner and sealed.
Lower the gather down to match up to the holes on the enclosure top
edge.
Secure the gather with the screws provided,
The gather and enclosure must be sealed with silicone fire cement or
metal tape.
See attached image.
oOnce the fire is positioned correctly. Taking note of the warning regarding
the front edge. Secure the enclosure within the construction opening using
suitable plugs and screws through the base of the enclosure.
oSee attached image.

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o
oIMPORTANT: The gap that is left around the enclosure and the wall must be
sealed with a suitable render or fire cement to ensure that the chimney and
room are sealed to the appliance.
oThis ensures that products of combustion cannot be returned to the room
should the flue become blocked.

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Positioning the coals
•Carefully unpack the coals.
•The Coals are supplied in a single piece.
•Great care should be taken in handling the Coals as they are fragile. If
the coals are damaged a new set must be purchased from the
manufacturer.
•The coals must be positioned as shown in the above image.
•Note the pilot position at the back of the enclosure and the position of
the small top coal.
•Failure to position the coals in the correct position may result in the
fire not operating correctly.
Gas Connection
•The fire is supplied with an 8mm gas isolation test point valve. This
must be used to connect the inlet gas connection.
•The isolation valve is required to allow the complete burner to be
disconnected for repair and maintenance work, in accordance with
national regulations.
•This isolation tap is provided with an 8mm compression nut and olive
– these must be used when connecting the inlet pipe.
•The enclosure has a number of gas inlet holes. This is to make the gas
connection possible from the sides or the back. Having decided which
hole to use, the remaining blank holes must be sealed using a suitable
metal tape.
•Before connection to the appliance ensure that gas line is purged to
remove any loose matter.
•WARNING: Do not adjust the fire. The gas pressure and flow rate
is factory set and sealed. These must not be tampered with.

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•Connect the gas supply pipe to the isolation tap and check for gas
soundness.
•Record details in the commissioning sheet on page 21
Commissioning the Fire – Gas Connection
•Connect a pressure test meter to the inlet test point fitted to the
isolation valve within the fire.
•If you are not familiar with this style of manual ignition system please
consult the instructions on page 33 “Lighting the fire”.
•The first time the fire is operated it will take some time to purge the
air from the line.
•Light the Fire and set the fire on the “maximum” heat setting.
•Leave the fire running for 10 minutes to ensure the flue and the
appliance are at working temperature.
•There will now be a series of pressure tests to ensure the appliance is
operating correctly and safely. The inlet must be within the allowed
tolerance of +/- 1mb of the working pressure as stated on the Data
Plate. For example in the UK, Natural Gas (20mBar) can be 19 to 21,
LPG (37mBar) can be 36 to 38. On each test the results must be
recorded on the commissioning sheet on page 21.
•STAGE-1 - Ensure all other gas appliances in the property are off and
check the manometer reading.
•STAGE-2 - Now turn on all the other gas appliances in the house on
and check that the pressure still remains within the tolerance of +/-
1mb.
•STAGE-3 - Now turn off all the other gas appliances and turn the fire
down to pilot only and check that the still remains in the tolerance of
+/- 1mb.
IF PASSED : Disconnect the pressure gauge then replace the pressure test
point sealing screw and test for gas soundness. Continue with the installation.
IF FAILED : If the appliance fails the above test it must not be used until
either the gas pipe work to the appliance has been improved or the governor to
the house has been adjusted by TRANSCO, BORD GAIS or the propane supplier.
Running this type of appliance with incorrect gas pressure can result in harmful
emissions being released into the room.

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Finalise the installation.
•Refit the Vanity Cover:
oNow that the appliance is installed and is working correctly fit the
vanity cover back onto the enclosure using the 4 screws.
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•Fitting the Stone Fascia:
oPosition the stone fascia within the enclosure opening and secure
the fascia with the four screws provided.
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•Fitting the Front Shelf:
oRemove the front shelf from the packagiong.
oUsing a clear silicone adhesive add a bead of silicone on the front
lip of the burner where the stone sits.
oGentle slide the front shelf in place until it is positioned under the
front lip.
oClear any excess silicone adhesive from the lip and the shelf.

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•
•The fire is now fully installed.
Commissioning the Fire – Spillage Test
•Spillage Test:
oThe installer must check that all of the combustion products are
entering the flue after 10 minutes by traversing the perimeter of
the fireplace using a smoke (match).
•If the spillage test is passed the installation can be completed by
moving to the next section.
•If the spillage test is failed the appliance should not be used until the
flue blockage has been rectified. Please consult the technical data
section for minimum flue diameter and length. Failure to observe this
critical information could render the appliance dangerous.
Installation Completion – Final Instructions
•Brief the customer on the operation of the appliance and give them the
instruction booklet. The customer must be told of the need for regular
servicing of the appliance, this will be at least once a year, and they
must be made aware that no rubbish is to be thrown onto the fire bed.
•The Fire is supplied with a Warranty Card this should be completed by the
installing Engineer and handed to the customer for return to the factory.
•Final Check List:
oIs the Gas Pressure correct?
oIs the flue size and length correct?
oHas the fire passed the Spillage Test?
oIs the front shelf secured in place with silicone adhesive?
oHas the customer being shown how to operate the appliance?
oHas the warranty card been completed and given to the customer?
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