Fire dept GD6 Series User manual

GD6 Recessed Burner –Remote
Control
Installation Guide
Operating Instructions
Warranty

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GD6 RB Installation Guide, Operating Instructions & Warranty
IMPORTANT!
This gas appliance must be installed to AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 by a qualified person and in accordance with
these instructions. Failure to install the appliance correctly will void your warranty and may cause a fire. This
appliance should not be modified under any circumstances.
Under no circumstances should any combustibles such as paper, wood or coal be used in this appliance.
It is recommended that you have this appliance serviced annually by a qualified technician.
Warranty repairs must be carried out by a ‘The Fire Dept.’ authorised technician.
This appliance must ALWAYS terminate/flue outdoors.
Young children, elderly or infirm should be supervised to ensure that they are careful with the appliance.
Clothing and other flammable materials should never be placed near the appliance.
Please note that parts (near the flame) of this appliance, particularly the steel surrounding, become extremely
hot during operation and can result in serious injury and burns if touched. It is therefore recommended that a
fireguard complying with BS 8423:2002 is used in the presence of young children, the elderly or infirm.
NOTE: This GD6 RB appliance is fitted with an Oxyprotector (Oxygen depletion) pilot. Under NO
circumstances should this pilot be replaced or removed.
The GD6 installation process consists of 8 steps Page
Step 1: Unpack and ensure all components are correct and undamaged 3
Step 2: Install plinth (if required) 3
Step 3: Install appliance into cavity 3
Burner Tray Removal Process 4
Burner Tray Installation Process 5
Step 4: Connect and test electrical supply 10
Step 5: Connect gas supply and commission 12
Step 6: Lay the firebed 13
How to lay clay balls 14
How to lay River Rocks Firebed –GD6 1200 15
How to lay River Rocks Firebed –GD6 1400 & 1600 16
How to lay Beach Driftwood Firebed –GD6 1200 17
How to lay Beach Driftwood Firebed –GD6 1400 & 1600 18
How to lay Forest Logs Firebed –GD6 1200 19
How to lay Forest Logs Firebed –GD6 1400 & 1600 20
Step 7: Show owner how to operate appliance 21
GD6 Operating instructions 22
Troubleshooting 28
Product warranty 29
Information in this installation guide may be subject to change without notice.
Please ensure that you have the current version before beginning installation.
If you have any queries, please contact ‘The Fire Dept.’on 0800 888 550

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Step 1: Unpack and ensure all components are correct and undamaged
•Appliance with 2 remote controls (one spare)
•Box of firebed mediums
Step 2: Install plinth (if required)
•If the appliance is to sit on a plinth, ensure it is
capable of supporting a 200kg load.
•There is no clearance requirement for the base of
the appliance. It may safely sit directly upon
combustible (eg. timber) and non-combustible
(eg. concrete) materials.
Step 3: Install appliance into cavity
•Important: The cavity (that the appliance is to be
installed into) must be weather-tight and free-
draining and comply with the requirements of the
New Zealand Building Codes E2 (External
Moisture).
•Before installation, confirm all minimum
clearances from the outside surfaces of the
appliance to the surrounding enclosure are no
closer than 25mm from combustible materials and
5mm from non-combustible materials.
•The exception to these minimum clearances is the base and the front surround panels of the appliance, the
base can safely sit directly upon combustible (e.g. timber) and non-combustible (e.g. concrete) materials,
refer to the appropriate appliance specification for the correct clearance requirements. Ensure the framing
is capable of supporting a 200kg load.
•Ensure the appliance has adequate air supply to the cavity under the burner. Check appropriate appliance
specifications for air requirements.
•If a gas supply pipe has already been run to the cavity, ensure 1000mm of 3/8 soft copper tube is available
at the centre of the cavity, as this is where the copper tube with the gas supply enters the appliance.
•If an electrical supply cable has already been run to the cavity (must be a minimum of 1.0mm 3 core cable),
ensure that the cable reaches the centre of the cavity, as this is where it will enter the appliance.
•In order to access the fixing slots in the base of the appliance, and the gas and electrical connections, it is
necessary to first remove the burner tray.

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Burner Tray Removal Process
Cover and end cap removal
GD6 RB Pilot cover
This model has one pilot
cover.
•Remove the stainless steel pilot cover (2 x
screws) at the pilot end of the burner.
GD6 RB Burner end
caps
This model has two end
cap covers, one at each
side of the burner.
•Remove the stainless steel burner end caps
(3 x screws on each cap) at either end of the
burner tray.
LPG
Natural Gas
GD6 RB 1200
Input 18-28 MJ/h
One gas injector at the pilot
side of the burner tray.
•Remove the burner tray by carefully pushing
it away from the pilot and lift the pilot end of
the burner tray, lift the burner tray up and
away from the pilot in one movement.
•Stand the burner tray on its end and lean
against a stable surface.
•Remove the burner tray by carefully pushing it away from the
pilot and lift the pilot end of the burner tray, lift the burner tray up
and away from the pilot in one movement.
•Stand the burner tray on its end and lean against a stable
surface.
GD6 RB 1400
Input 20-28 MJ/h
Two gas injectors one at the
right and one at left hand
sides of the burner tray.
GD6 RB 1600
Input 30-38 MJ/h
Two gas injectors one at the
right and one at left
•Remove the burner tray by carefully pushing
it away from the pilot and lift the pilot end of
the burner tray, lift the burner tray up and
away from the pilot in one movement. Ensure
that the gas injector at the left hand side is
not damaged as the burner tray is lifted out.
•Stand the burner tray on its end and lean
against a stable surface.
•On the pilot side gas injector, loosen and spin back the 12mm
brass nut away from the burner tray.
•On the non-pilot side injector, loosen both the 12mm brass nuts
all the way to the end of the injector. The injector will need to be
pushed away from the burner tray.
•Remove the burner tray by carefully pushing it away from the
pilot and lift the pilot end of the burner tray, lift the burner tray
up and away from the pilot in one movement.
•Stand the burner tray on its end and lean against a stable
surface.
Pilot side Gas Injector
Non-pilot side Gas Injector
Pilot burner end
cap
Non pilot burner end
cap
Pilot cover

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Burner Tray Installation Process
LPG
Natural Gas
GD6 RB 1200
Input 18-26 MJ/h
One gas injector at the
pilot side of the burner tray.
•Install the burner tray by carefully lowering
the end opposite from the pilot meanwhile
holding up the pilot end, lower the burner tray
down and move towards the pilot in one
movement.
•Ensure the burner tray is located correctly
into the burner bracket and the jets are
aiming into the burner tube inlet holes.
•Install the burner tray by carefully lowering the end opposite
from the pilot meanwhile holding up the pilot end, lower the
burner tray down and move towards the pilot in one movement.
•Ensure the burner tray is located correctly into the burner
bracket and the jets are aiming into the burner tube inlet holes.
•On the pilot side gas injector, gently tighten (do not over tighten)
the 12mm brass nut closest to the burner tray.
GD6 RB 1400
Input 20-28 MJ/h
Two gas injectors one at the
right and one at left hand
sides of the burner tray.
GD6 RB 1600
Input 30-38 MJ/h
Two gas injectors one at the
right and one at left hand
sides of the burner tray.
•Install the burner tray by carefully lowering
the end opposite from the pilot meanwhile
holding up the pilot end, lower the burner tray
down and move towards the pilot in one
movement.
•Ensure the burner tray is located correctly
into the burner bracket and the jets are
aiming into the burner tube inlet holes.
•Install the burner tray by carefully lowering the end opposite
from the pilot meanwhile holding up the pilot end, lower the
burner tray down and move towards the pilot in one movement.
•Ensure the burner tray is located correctly into the burner
bracket and the jets are aiming into the burner tube inlet holes.
•On the non pilot side injector, gently tighten both the 12mm
brass nuts. The injector will pull towards the burner tray.
•On both the non-pilot and pilot side gas injectors, gently tighten
(do not over tighten) the 12mm brass nuts closest to the burner
tray.
Cover and end cap installation
GD6 RB Oxygen Depletion
Pilot
•Under NO circumstances should the pilot
be replaced or removed,
GD6 RB Pilot cover
This model has one pilot
cover.
•Replace the stainless steel pilot cover (2 x
screws) at the pilot end of the burner.
GD6 RB Burner end
caps
This model has two end cap
covers, One at each side of
the burner
•Replace the stainless steel burner end caps
(3 x screws on each cap) at either end of the
burner.
Non-pilot side Gas Injector
Pilot side Gas Injector
Non pilot burner
end cap
Pilot burner end
cap
Pilot cover
Oxygen depletion pilot

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Weather Housing
•The gas supply pipe will need to be run into the weather housing under the burner, as this is where the
copper tube with the gas supply connects to the GD6 burner.
•The electrical supply cable will need to be run into the weather housing (must be a minimum of 1.0mm 3
core cable), ensure 1000mm of cable is at the centre of the cavity, as this is where it will connect to the GD6
burner.
•The electrical cable connects to the fan/fans (1.0mm 3 core cable).
•In order to access the gas and electrical connections inside the weather housing, it is necessary to first
remove the burner.
•Remove the outer front cover (3 x screws across the top and 2 x screws across the front).
•To refit the outer front cover, simply reverse the removal process.

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Firebox Lining Removal Process (if required)
•In some circumstances (eg. the need to reduce overall weight so the appliance can be lifted up stairs), it may
be necessary to remove (then replace) the firebox lining.
•The GD6 has four fire box lining options: Dark tile, Steel, and Client-supplied.
•Particular care should be taken when removing and replacing the chosen Fire lining into the appliance.
Failure to place the firebox lining correctly may result in the appliance performing inefficiently.
Dark tile lining (supplied as default option):
Black slate –9mm.
Size –600mm x 600mm cut to suit.
Finish –Dark slate.
Steel lining:
Mild steel –2mm.
Size –Cut and folded to suit appliance.
Finish –Matt black paint.
Client-supplied lining: Requirements
Non-combustible and heat-resistant.
Size –maximum thickness 10mm.
Size –Minimum height for tiles 500mm.
All measurements must be confirmed on site.
Finish –robust and self-supporting.
Example of a client-supplied fire box lining

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This GD6 RB appliance is supplied with the chosen firebox lining or ready for the client-supplied firebox lining.
Note: Take care when removing the top fixing bracket. The top of the Fire box lining will fall forward with the
bracket removed.
1. Remove the top three lining fixing brackets. 5mm cap screws.
2. Allow the top of the lining to fall forward.
3. Carefully lift the lining up and out of the base channel.
4. Place the lining in a safe place.
5. The lining on the base (either side of the burner) fits into the channel.
6. Remove the base lining by carefully lifting the lining at the joint or at one end.
7. To refit the firebox lining simply reverse the removal process.

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•Slide appliance into position and ensure that it complies with the minimum clearances required (25mm for
combustibles, 5mm for non-combustibles) to the surrounding enclosure. The exception to these minimum
clearances is the base and the front surround panels of the appliance, the base can safely sit directly upon
combustible (e.g. timber) and non-combustible (e.g. concrete) materials, refer to the appropriate appliance
specification for the correct clearance requirements. Ensure the framing is capable of supporting a 200kg
load.
•In order to provide maximum positioning flexibility, the base of the appliance has two fixing brackets with two
30mm long slots in each.
•The two fixing brackets will clamp the appliance into position. Locate the fixing brackets and mark out and
drill fixing holes through the 30mm slots in the fixing brackets. Ensure holes are drilled in the centre of the
slots to allow maximum positioning flexibility. Clear out any debris from drilling.
•Ensure the appliance is level and pack up corners to suit where necessary. Check and ensure unit is level.
•Once the appliance is level, fix bolts/screws into hearth.
•Install the burner tray by following the ‘Burner Tray Installation Process’ in this guide.

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Step 4: Connect and test electrical supply
•All electrical connections must meet the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 standards and be installed
and certified by a suitably qualified person.
•In order to access the electricals, it is necessary to first remove the burner tray and weather housing front
cover.
•Remove the burner tray and weather housing front cover by following the ‘Burner Tray Removal Process’
and ‘Weather Housing’ of this guide.
•With the burner tray and weather housing front cover removed the electrical connections between the
appliance and the wall isolation switch can be seen, use 3 core (minimum 1mm) cable from the wall isolation
switch.
•Following these connection details, using the 3 core cable that has been run at site, connect the wall
isolation switch to the appliance
•IMPORTANT: Before testing, ensure the gas valve is
turned OFF.
•Test electrical functions by switching the wall isolation switch to the appliance ON.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide.
•The fan will start and after approximately 25 seconds, the pilot will spark. Because the gas supply is turned
off, the pilot will spark for approximately 25 seconds then automatically switch off.
•Using the remote control switch the appliance OFF, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this
guide.
•Switch the wall isolation switch to the appliance OFF. Electrical testing is complete.
•Install the burner tray by following the ‘Burner tray installation process’ in this guide.

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Fan for GD6 1500 & 1600

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Step 5: Connect gas supply and commission
•Gas installation, connection and commissioning must meet the requirements of AS/NZS 5601.1:2013
and be installed and certified by a suitably qualified person.
•In order to access the gas supply and testing area, it is necessary to first remove the burner tray.
•Remove the burner tray and weather housing front
cover by following the ‘Burner tray removal process’
and ‘Weather Housing’ in this guide.
•Connect 3/8 soft copper pipe to main valve.
•Leak test all joints.
•Switch the wall isolation switch to the appliance ON.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON,
following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this
guide.
•Test pressure against rating plate specifications.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance OFF,
following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this
guide.
•In the unlikely event that the rating plate is not attached, Do Not commission the appliance and contact The
Fire Dept immediately.
•Switch the appliance OFF.
•Install the burner tray and weather housing cover by following the ‘Burner Tray Installation Process’ and
‘Weather Housing’ in this guide.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide.
•Note: due to lack of firebed, it may be necessary to manually light burners.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance OFF, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this
guide.
•Switch the wall isolation switch to the appliance OFF
•Lay firebed in accordance with instructions in Step 6 of this guide.
•Send gas certificate to appropriate person.

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Step 6: Lay the firebed
•The GD6 Recessed Burner has three firebed options: River Rocks, Beach Driftwood & Forest Logs.
•Particular care should be taken when placing the chosen firebed mediums into the burner tray. Failure to
place the medium correctly may result in the appliance performing inefficiently.
•Open the firebed cardboard box and identify firebox mediums.
River Rocks option has two firebed mediums:
Clay balls –3 bags
White rocks –large and small
Beach Driftwood option has three firebed mediums:
Clay balls –3 bags
White rocks –large and small
Driftwood –large and small
Forest Logs option has three firebed mediums:
Clay balls –3 bags
White rocks –large and small
Logs –large and small

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How to lay clay balls
•Beginning in the middle at the back of the burner,
carefully empty the bags of clay balls into the
burner tray.
•Ensure not to spill any clay balls in cavities
in front of and behind burner tray.
•Do not pour clay balls directly into burner slots.
•Fill burner up to top of burner tray.
Use hand to spread out and push under burner.
•Using a small Allen key (or similar), remove any
dust that may have fallen into burner slots.
•If natural gas is being used, leave burner slots
slightly exposed.
•If LPG is being used, lightly cover burner slots
in a thin layer of clay balls by adding at back
of burner tray and gently sweeping forward.
•Clay balls layer complete.

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How to lay River Rocks Firebed –GD6 1200
•Lay large rocks first, in these positions.
•Lay small rocks next, in these positions.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide
to check how flame looks. The flame will take 20-25 seconds to light fully.
•IMPORTANT: the flame effect should look natural and non-uniform, running the entire length of the burner.
•Common flame effect issues are:
•Flame touching edge of burner tray.
•Missing flames along length of burner.
•Both these issues can be resolved by switching the appliance OFF and slightly repositioning rocks and
logs at the problem areas. Follow the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide.
•Repeat this switching On/Off and repositioning until a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved.
•Once a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved, switch the appliance to the lowest setting and
ensure the flame effect, although smaller, still looks good.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance OFF following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this
guide.
•Switch the wall isolation switch to the appliance OFF.

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How to lay River Rocks Firebed –GD6 1400 & 1600
•Lay large rocks first, in these positions.
•Lay small rocks next, in these positions.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide
to check how flame looks. The flame will take 20-25 seconds to light fully.
•IMPORTANT: the flame effect should look natural and non-uniform, running the entire length of the burner.
•Common flame effect issues are:
•Flame touching edge of burner tray.
•Missing flames along length of burner.
•Both these issues can be resolved by switching the appliance OFF and slightly repositioning rocks and
logs at the problem areas. Follow the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide.
•Repeat this switching On/Off and repositioning until a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved.
•Once a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved, switch the appliance to the lowest setting and
ensure the flame effect, although smaller, still looks good.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance OFF following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this
guide.
•Switch the wall isolation switch to the appliance OFF.

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How to lay Beach Driftwood Firebed –GD6 1200
•Lay logs first, in these positions
•Lay rocks next, in these positions.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide
to check how flame looks. The flame will take 20-25 seconds to light fully.
•IMPORTANT: the flame effect should look natural and non-uniform, running the entire length of the burner.
•Common flame effect issues are:
•Flame touching edge of burner tray.
•Missing flames along length of burner.
•Both these issues can be resolved by switching the appliance OFF and slightly repositioning rocks and
logs at the problem areas. Follow the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide.
•Repeat this switching On/Off and repositioning until a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved.
•Once a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved, switch the appliance to the lowest setting and
ensure the flame effect, although smaller, still looks good.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance OFF following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this
guide.
•Switch the wall isolation switch to the appliance OFF.

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How to lay Beach Driftwood Firebed –GD6 1400 & 1600
•Lay logs first, in these positions.
•Lay rocks next, in these positions.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide
to check how flame looks. The flame will take 20-25 seconds to light fully.
•IMPORTANT: the flame effect should look natural and non-uniform, running the entire length of the burner.
•Common flame effect issues are:
•Flame touching edge of burner tray.
•Missing flames along length of burner.
•Both these issues can be resolved by switching the appliance OFF and slightly repositioning rocks and
logs at the problem areas. Follow the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide.
•Repeat this switching On/Off and repositioning until a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved.
•Once a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved, switch the appliance to the lowest setting and
ensure the flame effect, although smaller, still looks good.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance OFF following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this
guide.
•Switch the wall isolation switch to the appliance OFF.

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How to lay Forest Logs Firebed –GD6 1200
•Lay logs first, in these positions.
•Lay rocks next, in these positions.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide
to check how flame looks. The flame will take 20-25 seconds to light fully.
•IMPORTANT: the flame effect should look natural and non-uniform, running the entire length of the burner.
•Common flame effect issues are:
•Flame touching edge of burner tray.
•Missing flames along length of burner.
•Both these issues can be resolved by switching the appliance OFF and slightly repositioning rocks and
logs at the problem areas. Follow the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide.
•Repeat this switching On/Off and repositioning until a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved.
•Once a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved, switch the appliance to the lowest setting and
ensure the flame effect, although smaller, still looks good.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance OFF following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this
guide.
•Switch the wall isolation switch to the appliance OFF.

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How to lay Forest Logs Firebed –GD6 1400 & 1600
•Lay logs first, in these positions.
•Lay rocks next, in these positions.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance ON, following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide
to check how flame looks. The flame will take 20-25 seconds to light fully.
•
•IMPORTANT: the flame effect should look natural and non-uniform, running the entire length of the burner.
•Common flame effect issues are:
•Flame touching edge of burner tray.
•Missing flames along length of burner.
•Both these issues can be resolved by switching the appliance OFF and slightly repositioning rocks and
logs at the problem areas. Follow the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this guide.
•Repeat this switching On/Off and repositioning until a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved.
•Once a natural and non-uniform flame effect is achieved, switch the appliance to the lowest setting and
ensure the flame effect, although smaller, still looks good.
•Using the remote control, switch the appliance OFF following the ‘GD6 Operating Instructions’ in this
guide.
•Switch the wall isolation switch to the appliance OFF.