The fireplace opening and environment must be in compliance with specifica-
tions laid down in the appropriate sections of these instructions. Remove the
appliance from it’s carton as described previously and stand upon a dust sheet
or similar. Place the decorative frame, coals, ceramics and fixings safely to one
side. Remove the glass panel assembly by removing the retaining screws.
Remove the burner from the assembly by removing the retaining screws. The
tray is now free, and may be lifted away.
Spigot restrictor : The appliance is supplied with an optional spigot restrictor.
The spigot restrictor may be fitted when the fire is to be installed in a good
class 1 flue, a conventional brick chimney, or a 175mm (7”) circular flue. The
spigot restrictor is not recommended for pre-cast and 125mm (5”) circular flues
as it may cause spillage. If required, fit the spigot restrictor using three No8 x
5/16 Self tapping screws (supplied loose) as shown in figure 3.
If spillage is detected during the commissioning of the appliance, the spigot restrictor should be removed immediate-
ly.
Supply pipe entry : Knockout holes are provided in the rear and sides of the firebox for use where concealed pipework
is required. Where necessary, knock out the appropriate hole with a sharp tap from a hammer, and fit the rubber grom-
met supplied. A small incision can now be made in the rubber to slip snugly around the outside of the pipe and sleev-
ing. Do not install or use the appliance without the seals in place. If a hole is inadvertently opened, reseal with an
intact grommet. Failure to fit the seal correctly will cause flue suction to act upon the area under the burner, resulting
in poor performance and intermittent cutting out of the burner. Some possible pipe routes are shown in figure 5.
The appliance is supplied with a high temperature rope sealing strip factory fitted to the firebox.
Before installing the fire, check the flue for correct operation using a smoke pellet. All of the smoke should be drawn
up the flue and exit correctly from the terminal. If problems are found
DO NOT fit the fire until corrective action is completed.
Protect the decorative hearth whilst pushing the convector box in and
out of the opening. Part of the packaging is an ideal hearth saver pad.
Before running the gas supply into the opening, offer up the convector
box to the fireplace to check the fit is good. Ensure that it slides in cor-
rectly, the sealing face sits flat and square to the wall or infill panel, and
that the base is firm in the floor of the opening as no leaks are permis-
sible here. At this stage it is essential to ensure that the spigot outlet of
the fire is not obstructed in any way. Remove the convector box and take
any necessary measurements before making good and preparing for
final installation.
Cable fixing: Drill four holes as shown in figure 4 and fit the wall
plugs. If the fireplace does not allow for the exact layout shown, the
eyebolts should be fixed to give a similar configuration as possible. To
complete the cable fixing of the convector box, refer to section 8.3.
Fixing by screw: Mark and drill the fireframe or base, and relevant
points in the opening or on the wall. Additional screws will be required for this method of fixing.
When the opening is ready for installation of the fire, the gas sup-
ply can be routed. Some possible supply pipe routes are shown in
figure 5.
Select the supply route most relevant to the entry point of the gas
supply into the fireplace opening. If using an across the hearth
connection, then the firefront is notched and the supply pipe can
be routed through this.
The gas pipe must be suitably protected where it passes through
fireplace openings. Any sleeving should be sealed to the pipe at its
ends.
The open end of the gas supply pipe should be temporarily sealed
to prevent ingress of dust and dirt during installation.
8.0 PREPARING THE APPLIANCE
Figure 3
Inlet restrictor elbow
Grommets
Fireplace opening
Firebox
Figure 5
8.1 PREPARING THE OPENING
A
B
C
A. 250 mm
B. 330 mm
C. 70 mm
All dims
+/-10mm
Figure 4
8.2 GAS SUPPLY
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