Focal Point oregon User guide

OREGON
COAL EFFECT GAS FIRE
INSTALLATION, SERVICING
AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
All instructions must be handed to user for safekeeping
Revision A - 05/03
Country(s) of destination - GB/IE
Focal Point Fires plc, Avon Trading Park, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.focalpointfires.co.uk
e-mail: [email protected]
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IMPORTANT NOTES
This fire is an Inset Live Fuel Effect Gas Fire providing radiant and convected warmth. It is designed to operate on
Natural Gas or LPG (Propane) depending upon factory set adjustments. See Data Plate on appliance for gas type.
It is the LAW that all gas appliances and fittings are installed by a competent person (such as a CORGI registered
fitter) and in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, the relevant British
Standards for Installation, Codes of Practice and in accordance with the Manufacturers’ Instructions. The
installation shall also be carried out in accordance with the following regulations:
The Building Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment, the Building Standards (Scotland)
(Consolidation) Regulations issued by the Scottish Development Department.
BS 5871 part 2
BS 5440 part 1
BS 8303
BS 1251
BS 6891
BS 6461 part 1
BS 5482 part 1 (for LPG appliances)
Failure to comply with these regulations could lead to prosecution and deem the warranty
invalid.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force and used only in a
sufficiently ventilated space.
Consult all instructions before installation and use of this appliance.
This appliance is free from any asbestos material. Refractories and coal bed are constructed
from ceramic fibre.
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Section
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Contents
Important Notes
Appliance Data
Installation Requirements
Site Requirements
Debris Collection Space
Ventilation
Prefabricated Flue Boxes
Unpacking the Appliance
Component Checklist
Installation of Appliance
Preparing the Appliance
Preparing the Opening
Gas Supply Routing
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Section
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11.2
11.3
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Contents
Cable Fixing
Fitting the Burner Tray
Fuel Bed Layout
Fitting the Casing
Testing and Commissioning
Operating the Appliance
Spark Failure
Setting Pressure
Spillage Monitoring System
Testing for Spillage
Briefing the Customer
Servicing
Troubleshooting Guide
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Note - For Republic of Ireland, reference
should be made to the relevant standards
governing installation, particularly in regard
to flue sizing and ventilation. See IS813,
ICP3, IS327 and any other rules in force.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The LPG (propane) version of this appliance MUST NOT be installed into a basement, or into an area that is
entirely or partially below ground level.
This appliance MUST NOT be installed into a room containing a bath or shower, or where steam may be
present. The fire has been designed to fit into a builders’ opening or fireplace conforming to BS 1251 (and
meeting certain dimensional requirements), or a suitable flue box complying with the constructional
requirements of BS 715. The flue box must be installed onto a suitable non-combustible insulating surface at least
12mm thick, covering the entire base area of the box.
The flue must have an effective height of at least three meters, as measured from the hearth to the top of the flue.
Any flue damper plates or restrictors should be removed and no other restriction fitted to the flue. Where removal
is not practical, the restriction must be fixed in the fully open position.
A natural draught flue system is required, and if previously used for solid fuel or oil burning, the flue and chimney
must be swept prior to appliance installation. Pre-cast flues must be checked for mortar fangs and correct
installation of joints, flue sections in loft space and terminals. The flue must be checked before installation by using
a smoke pellet or similar to ensure proper draw and that leakage is not evident at any joints. Repair and re-test as
necessary before the appliance is installed.
The flue must be connected to only one fireplace, and the flue must not vent more than one appliance (i.e. not
shared with a gas back boiler). There must be no opening in the flue apart from the one that the appliance is
installed into, and the one venting the gases into the air. A suitable terminal may be fitted, such as class GC1, as
regulations allow.
This appliance has been tested for use in pre-cast flues of a minimum free internal area of 12500 sq.mm (19.37
sq. ins). In accordance with BS 1289 part 1, pre-cast flues built with directly plastered faces (front or rear) are not
correctly installed as to ensure proper operation with any type of gas fire. In some instances of this flue
construction, temperature cracking of the surface plaster may occur through no fault of the appliance. An air gap
or some form of insulation material should be installed to prevent normal flue temperatures from damaging wall
surfaces.
This appliance is suitable for use with a “lightweight” surround and back panel of 150C minimum rating.
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APPLIANCE DATA
Gas Group G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H G31 Propane CAT I3P
Inlet Pressure 20 mbar 37 mbar
Max Energy Input (gross) 6.2 kW 6.2 kW
Min Energy Input (gross) 3.5 kW 3.5 kW
Pilot Energy Input (gross) 210 W 210 W
Setting Pressure 17.5 mbar 36.6 mbar
Main Injector Burner Stereo size 77 / Bray Cat 82-420 Stereo size 130 / Bray Cat 92-190
Gas Inlet Connection 8mm compression 8mm compression
Ignition Piezo spark Piezo spark
Spark Gap 3.5 to 4.5mm 3.5 to 4.5mm
Weight (Pack1) 20 Kg 20 Kg
(Pack 2) 16 Kg 16 Kg
Please see Data Badge affixed to appliance for current data.
This appliance is for use only with the gas type, and at the pressure stated on the appliance
Data Badge, and is for decorative purposes.
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SITE REQUIREMENTS
The fireplace opening should be inspected and repairs made where necessary. Any chair brick or fireback may
be left in place.
The opening WIDTH and HEIGHT dimensions should be between 300mm and 440mm wide, and 505mm to
585mm high. For flues previously used with solid fuel the minimum WIDTH is 380mm.
Opening DEPTH should be 100mm or greater for a clay/cement lined or pre-cast flue which is new, unused or
previously only used with a gas fire. DEPTH should be 140mm or greater for a flue which has previously been
used for a solid fuel or oil burning appliance. Opening DEPTHS include any plaster or infill panels which form part
of the installation.
This appliance requires a natural draught flue system which may be one of the following;
225mm x 225mm (9in x 9in) brick or stone.
125mm (5in) minimum diameter lined brick or stone.
125mm (5in) minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715.
Pre-cast block flue complying with BS 1289 with minimum free internal area of 12500 sq.mm.
Any existing under grate draught device must be sealed off.
The opening wall must be non-combustible.
The appliance requires a hearth with non-combustible surface of at least 12mm thick. The top surface must be at
least 50mm above the surrounding floor level, or be surrounded by a raised edge or fender 50mm high.
To enable the products of combustion to be cleared properly up the flue, the outlet at the back of the appliance
must have a 50mm minimum clearance between it and the back wall of the opening or any other obstruction.
The area immediately above the outlet must form a smooth path into the flue.
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C
D
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F
A. Opening height: 505mm
min/585 mm max.
B. Opening width: 300mm
min/440mm max.
C. Mounting depth: 80mm
D. Hearth must extend minimum
of 150mm either side of the
opening.
E. Hearth must extend minimum
of 300mm in front of the firebed.
F. Non-combustible hearth must
be a minimum of 50mm in height,
or be surrounded by 50mm high
fender.
G. 510mm: This area must be flat
and vertical to allow good frame
sealing.
H. 615mm: This area must be flat
and vertical to allow good frame
sealing.
X. See section 4.1.
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SITE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
Any type of fire surround used with this appliance must be adequately sealed to the wall and floor.
A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire, providing that it complies with the dimensions given
below.
A non-combustible shelf may be fitted to within 10mm of the top edge of the casting.
Combustible materials, such as wood, may be fitted to within 100mm (4in) of either side of the fireplace
opening, providing the forward projection does not exceed 100mm (4in).
Any combustible side walls must be at least 500mm to the side of the radiant heat source.
As with all heating appliances, any decorations, soft furnishings, and wall coverings (i.e. flock, blown vinyl and
embossed paper) positioned too close to the appliance may discolour or scorch.
DEBRIS COLLECTION SPACE
The mounting depth of this appliance is 80mm.
In accordance with BS 5871 part 2, minimum debris collection volumes are required behind the installed
appliance. These are shown in the table below and as dimension X on the fireplace diagram shown previously.
CLAY/CEMENT LINES OR BLOCK FLUE WHICH IS NEW, UNUSED, OR PREVIOUSLY ONLY USED WITH A
GAS FIRE. X Dimension = 20mm
UNLINED FLUE OR CHIMNEY WHICH HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY USED FOR A SOLID FUEL OR OIL BURNING
APPLIANCE X Dimension = 60mm
VENTILATION
No purpose provided ventilation is normally required for this appliance. The requirements of other appliances
operating in the same room or space must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation.
If spillage is detected when commissioning the appliance, there may be insufficient natural ventilation for correct
operation of the flue. Installation of an air brick is the best solution to this problem. Any ventilation fitted must
comply with BS 5871 part 2 and BS 5440 part 2. To prove the need for extra ventilation, a smoke test will pass
with windows open and fail with them closed. If it fails in both instances, the flue is at fault.
Spillage detected during commissioning is almost always a result of poor flue performance that cannot be
corrected by any amount of ventilation.
For Republic of Ireland ventilation may be required, see IS 813, ICP3, IS 327, and any other rules in force.
Vents fitted below or in the immediate vicinity of the appliance may affect operation and must not be used.
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Maximum depth of shelf Minimum distance from inside edge of
fire frame to underside of shelf
100mm (4in) 203mm (8in)
150mm (6in) 305mm (12in)
203mm (8in) 356mm (14in)
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PREFABRICATED FLUE BOXES
This appliance can be fitted into a number of proprietary flue boxes provided that the minimum dimensions given
in the diagram below are complied with.
Constructional Note: The frame of the fire, any back panel or other infill panels, and the flue box must be sealed
together so that there is no possibility of leakage between them. Adequate clearances to combustible materials
(e.g. false chimney breast construction) must be maintained.
The manufacturers’ instructions for fitting the prefabricated box shall be complied with at all times.
To fit the fire using the cable fixing kit, some minor adaption may be necessary for certain flue boxes.
A check should be made to ensure the firebox does not obscure the flue box outlet.
The firebox, base of the flue box, and hearth below may be drilled to allow plugs and screws to secure
installation.
It is important that the sealing requirements of the appliance are met at all times and that the flue box is well
sealed to any back or infill panel.
Note: The DEPTH dimension is inclusive of any back or infill panel.
UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE
Stand the carton the right way up, cut the strapping bands and remove the top endcap. Read all the instructions
before continuing to unpack or install this appliance.
Remove the box containing the cast firefront, and the bags containing the coals. Remove the cardboard packing
pieces, and any other bags or boxes containing fittings or other parts. When all loose parts have been removed,
the outer sleeve may be lifted off to reveal the appliance. Check that the components supplied correlate with the
component checklist given in section 7.1. Please dispose of all the packaging materials at you local recycling
centre.
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125mm min internal
dia twin wall flue
505mm min
opening height
300mm min
opening width
140mm
min depth
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COMPONENT CHECKLIST
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
1Firebox and burner tray assembly.
1Moulded ceramic fibre combustion matrix.
11 Individual ceramic coals.
1Ceramic brick panel.
1Cable fixing kit; 2 cables, 2 tensioners, 2 cable clamps, 4 fixing eyes, 4 rawlplugs
1Sealing grommet
3Lengths of adhesive sealing strip.
1Self tapping screw pack; 4 No8 x 5/16, 2 No8 x 1.
1Deflector baffle
1Blanking plate plus M4 x 12 screws
1Set of manufacturers instructions and warranty card.
1Pack 2 containing full cast fire case and ashpan door.
INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCE
Note: Ensure that the gas supply is isolated before commencing installation of the appliance.
The fireplace opening and environment must be in compliance with specifications laid down in the appropriate
sections of these instructions.
PREPARING THE APPLIANCE
Remove the appliance from it’s carton as described previously and stand on a dust sheet or similar. Place the
coals, ceramics and fixings safely to one side.
Knock out holes are provided in the rear of the convector box for use where concealed pipework is required.
Knock out the hole/s with a sharp tap from a hammer and fit the rubber grommet supplied. A small incision can
now be made in the rubber to slip snugly around the outside of the supply pipe and sleeving.
Note: DO NOT install or use the appliance without this seal in place.
If the hole is inadvertently opened, reseal with an intact grommet. Failure to fit this seal correctly will cause the
flue suction to act upon the area under the burner resulting in poor performance.
SPIGOT RESTRICTOR. If fitting the fire into a
Class 1 or good Class 2 flue, attach the spigot
restrictor to the rear of the appliance using
screws provided.
If spillage is detected during the commissioning
of the appliance, the spigot restrictor should be
removed immediately
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PREPARING THE OPENING
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 correctly, 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 permissible 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. Apply the self adhesive sealing strips
around the edge of the rear of the firebox frame, approximately 5mm in from the edge.
Cable fixing: For fixing the fire by the cable method, see relevant section.
Fixing by screw: Mark and drill the fireframe or base, and relevant points in the opening or on the wall.
Rawlplugs will be required. NOTE: Plastic rawlplugs are not suitable for this application.
Gas supply: Following preparation for the fixing method, the concealed gas supply (if required) can now be put
into place. Refer to the relevant section for suggested pipe routes. The ends of the sleeving in which the gas
pipe is run should be sealed. The end of the 8mm supply pipe should be temporarily sealed to prevent the
ingress of debris during fixing.
GAS SUPPLY
When the opening is ready for installation of the fire, the gas supply can be routed as shown in the following
diagrams.
An isolator cock or restrictor elbow must be fitted to the incoming supply to facilitate servicing.
If using a concealed supply it should be laid in accordance with the diagram below. 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 firebox 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.
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Fireplace Opening
Grommets
Firebox
Gas Valve
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CABLE FIXING
Drill four holes as shown in the diagram and fit the fibre rawl
plugs. If the fireplace does not allow for the exact layout shown,
the eyebolts should be fixed to give as similar a configuration as
possible.
Thread both tensioning cables through the holes at the top of
the firebox, both eyelets, and back through the lower holes in
the firebox as shown in the photograph. Before finally fitting the
firebox, apply the self-adhesive sealing strips around the rear of
the firebox frame.
Push the appliance back into the fireplace, centralise and pull
the loose cables through the holes into the firebox.
Thread the cable tensioners onto the cables as shown, with the nuts screwed
down close to the tensioner head.
Slide the screwed nipple onto the cable, pull
cable taut and tighten nipple.
Adjust tensioner using a suitable spanner to
pull the appliance back into position, to
allow an even seal around the fireplace
opening.
Visually inspect the seal and reseat if
necessary.
Surplus tension cable MUST NOT be cut off as this will prevent proper installation after servicing. Coil up
the surplus cable and tuck the coils out of the way as suggested in the photograph.
FITTING THE BURNER TRAY
Important Note: Check that the thermocouple nut connection into the rear of the valve is secure.
Temporarily fit the burner tray and ensure a suitable gas route can be achieved. Place the burner tray into
the convector box making sure that the rear lugs locate properly on to the ledge in the firebox.
Fit the two securing screws through the tray legs to secure the assembly.
Connect the gas supply and tighten the gas connections.
Fit the data/control plate to the tray using the two screws
provided. Ensure that the control knob can be pushed fully
in and does not touch the plate.
Fit the deflector baffle to the two locations on the front face
of the firetray. Screws are provided for this purpose. The
baffle should be level with the lower edge of the tray. Place
the front casting in front of the fire temporarily to check the
angle of the baffle. The casting should fit well and the
control devices beneath should not be visible to the eye.
Realign the baffle slightly if necessary to achieve the correct
fit.
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A. 250mm
B. 350mm
C. 60mm
Dimensions
+/-10mm
A
B
C
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FUEL BED LAYOUT
This fire is supplied with 11 ceramic coals. The coals may vary
slightly in size, shape, in order to allow a realistic layout.
Firstly, remove the ceramic compnents from their protective
packaging, and place the brick panel against the rear of the firebox
Place the ceramic combustion matrix onto the burner.
Place the front row of five coals on to the matrix. Ensure the coals
are firmly against the side cheeks as shown in the photograph. If
necessary, pull the coals forward slightly to ensure their rear
edges do not overhang the flame ports. The edges of the coals
MUST NOT be allowed to enter the flame ports.
FOR NATURAL GAS ONLY
Place the middle row of four coals onto the supports in the
matrix, over the top of the holes. Ensure the coals are not
turned sideways, such that they actually enter the holes.
FOR LPG ONLY
Place the middle row of three coals, evenly spaced, onto the
supports in the matrix. Ensure the coals are not turned
sideways, such that they actually enter the holes.
Finally, place the rear row of two coals.
Note: The coals must not be crammed together, or inserted into
the holes in the matrix. A well laid out, generously spaced coal
layout will give the best results.
Coals may be rotated slightly within their positions to give a good visual effect. The edges or corners of the front row
of coals MUST NOT be allowed to enter the flame slots of the matrix. If in doubt then pull them as far forward as
possible. The fire is designed to operate correctly with the coals supplied when assembled according to the
instructions. Never add to the eleven coals, or change them for a different type. Never throw rubbish or other matter
onto the coal bed. Pay special attention to finally adjust the coals with the fire on the HIGH setting in order to ensure
that no flames play onto the firebox sides. This will reduce the possibility of heat discolouration.
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