Living Flame Aura Manual

Living Flame
December 2016
Installation & Operating Instructions
Aura Outdoor Fire
Technical details subject to change
Please ensure you have the latest specifications

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Installation Instructions
Guidelines
Rain and Water
Please Note
This is not a water proof fireplace
Provision should be made for the drainage of excess water
A splash cover is provided with the fire
Living Flame Inbuilt Gas Fireplaces must be installed in accordance with these guidelines.
For safe installation and operation, carefully read the following information.
NOTE:
Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your household insurance and the fireplace
warranty. It may also cause a malfunction or damage to the fireplace, possibly causing injury and / or
property damage.
Specifications may change without notice.
Please ensure you have the latest version of instruction guidelines before commencing building or
installing a Living Flame appliance.

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OWNER
1. Fireplace features and gas rating inputs
2. Aura overview
3. Dimensions –refer drawing 30.
4. Location
5. Your safety and protection
6. What to do if you smell gas
7. Operating Instructions –variable rotary control, refer drawing 2.
8. Guarantees
GASFITTER
9. Ventilation
10. Gas connection
11. Gas supply
12. Test pressures
13. Testing
14. Controls
15. Flueing
16. New fireplace installation
17. Existing fireplace installation
18. Flue and chimney requirements
19. Flue height diagram –refer drawings 3a. and 3b.
20. Flue components diagrams and offset rules –refer drawings 4a., 4b. and 4c.
21. Installation of coals only or coal, log and embers
22. Routine service

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BUILDER
23. Clearances / trim out –refer drawing 31.
24. Angle of mantle –refer drawing 6.
DRAWINGS
2. Variable rotary control, NG and LPG
3. Flue height diagrams
4. Flue components diagrams and offset rules
5. Clearances / trim out and hearth detail
30. Dimensions
31. Clearances / trim out

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Fireplace Features
Radiant heat,
Manual variable safety controls,
Unique Living Flame diffuser burner fire,
Glowing coals, logs and embers,
Stainless steel construction for heat resistance and a longer lifetime,
Air cavity sides,
Natural gas or home delivered bottled gas (LPG) fuel options,
Fire Sure Lifetime Body Guarantee,
Fire Sure Lifetime Burner Assembly Guarantee,
One Year Control Assembly Cover,
One Year Labour Cover,
Technical Sheet
Gas rating inputs for each model shown
AURA MODEL
INPUT –mj
900mm
40
1000mm
45
1200mm
55
1500mm
2 x 32

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Aura Fireplace Overview
Standard Sizes for Auras
Aura fireplaces are manufactured in sizes of 900mm, 1000mm, 1200mm and 1500mm widths.
The standard height for all Aura fires is 630mm and the standard depth is 420mm.
OPTIONS
Trim: Brushed stainless steel trim.
Log / coal mix: You may choose from a log and coal mix or coals only.
Front grate: Province front –standard.
Front leg: Décor leg –standard.
Controls: The fire is supplied standard with a manual control
system.
Cover: A brushed stainless steel splash cover is supplied with
the fire .
Note: The 1500mm model has a dual burner and dual controls.
Custom Sizes for Auras are not Available
Aura Dimensions
Refer Page no 33

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Location
The fireplace should be located:
Out of high traffic areas;
Out of strong draughts;
Away from furniture;
Where the flue system can be correctly installed without damaging the structure of the building,
checking that the flue vent and its shielding will not interfere with any structural timberwork;
Where there is sufficient access for safe operation and maintenance;
Where there is a flat and level surface;
Where there is sufficient flue vent clearance around the flue in relation to other objects in close
proximity;
Where there is access to a gas line or the gas line can be brought to the fireplace in accordance
with AS/NZS5601.1:2013;
Where there is unobstructed adequate ventilation to allow correct combustion and operation of the
fireplace;
Where the fireplace can be used to optimise the radiant heat given off by the fireplace;
These inbuilt fireplaces do require a hearth.
Your Safety and Protection
A fireguard to BS Standard 6539 or 6778 should be used for the protection of young children, the
elderly and infirm.
Do not store or use flammable vapours or liquids in the vicinity of this fireplace or any other gas
appliance.
Do not place combustible materials around the fireplace.
Know where your gas shut off valves are located.

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What to do if you Smell Gas
Do not try to light any gas appliance;
Do not use any electrical appliance or switches;
Do not use the telephone in your home;
Turn off the gas supply to your house at the gas meter shut off valve, or the shut off valves at your
gas bottle(s) location;
Call your local gasfitter from a neighbour’s house.

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Operating Instructions
Manual Variable Rotary Control
CONTROL OPERATION
Check gas supply is turned ON.
START UP
Make sure the control is in the off position.
Depress the control knob and turn counter clockwise to the pilot / sparker diagram position. Gas
flows to the pilot burner and the piezo igniter gives off a spark to light the pilot.
When the pilot lights (if it fails to light repeat step two) keep the control knob depressed for
approximately ten seconds until the pilot remains alight when
the control knob is released.
Note: If the gas line has been interrupted when first lighting the fire, it may be necessary to follow
the above instructions several times.
HIGH / LOW FLAME
Turn the control knob to light the main burner –small flame diagram is low, large flame diagram is
high or anywhere in between as desired.
SHUT OFF
Turn the control knob clockwise to either the pilot position so that only the pilot remains alight or to
the off position to extinguish the pilot light.
SAFETY SHUT OFF
The variable rotary control will automatically shut down should the pilot be interrupted or the pilot fail
to light.
If the system fails to light after several attempts, call for a registered Living Flame
Maintenance Engineer or Living Flame Auckland for your nearest registered
service agent.
Refer drawing number 2.

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Living Flame
Expressed Guarantee December 2002
Inbuilt Fireplace bodies are constructed for a minimum working life of 15 years when installed in
compliance with AS/NZS:5601.1:2013, C1 Outbreak of Fire and manufacturers installation, operating
and maintenance instructions.
FIRE SURE LIFETIME BODY GUARANTEE
This is a Fire Sure Lifetime Replacement Guarantee that covers the fireplace body manufactured by
Living Flame Fires and only covers the replacement of the fire body where an irreparable defect, due
to material or manufacturing failure, occurs within the lifetime of the fire. The Fire Sure Lifetime Body
Guarantee does not cover faults caused by incorrect installation, incorrect commissioning or misuse,
and the fire should be installed and maintained in compliance with the guarantee and all conditions of
the guarantee fulfilled.
FIRE SURE LIFETIME BURNER ASSEMBLY GUARANTEE
This is a Fire Sure Lifetime Replacement Guarantee that covers the fire burner tray manufactured by
Living Flame Fires and only covers the replacement of the fire burner tray where an irreparable defect,
due to material or manufacturing failure, occurs within the lifetime of the fire. The Fire Sure Lifetime
Assembly Guarantee does not cover faults caused by incorrect installation, incorrect commissioning or
misuse. The fire should be installed and maintained in compliance with the guarantee and all
conditions of the guarantee fulfilled.
ONE YEAR CONTROL ASSEMBLY COVER
This is a One Year Replacement Guarantee that covers the control parts used in the manufacturing of
a Living Flame Fire. The manufacturer only covers the replacement of a control part where an
irreparable defect, due to material or manufacturing failure, occurs within the first year from date of
supply by Living Flame.
ONE YEAR LABOUR COVER
This is a One Year Guarantee covering the normal labour charges required to replace components of
a Living Flame Fire should a part fail in its first year of service. The One Year Guarantee does not
cover faults caused by incorrect installation or commissioning. The refund of associated labour
charges are based on our schedule of costs listing services of parts to be charged for, time allotted
and costs allowed including travel, when carried out by an approved Living Flame serviceperson.
Travel is only covered within a 25km radius from either Living Flame Ltd in Auckland or our local
distributor. The fire has to have been installed and maintained in compliance with the guarantee and
all conditions of the guarantee must have been fulfilled.
EXCLUSION FROM GUARANTEE
This Fireplace Replacement Guarantee excludes any costs associated with the removal or
replacement on site of the fireplace at the owners request, required for finishing work or refurbishment
work to the fireplace, surround, chimney, flue or gas line testing or re-certification. This guarantee is
only valid when the fire has been installed in New Zealand.

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Living Flame
Expressed Guarantee December 2015
INSTALLATION
Living Flame Fireplaces must be installed to comply with:
New Zealand Standards and Building Codes where relevant;
AS/NZS:5601.1:2013 Installation Gas Code;
Living Flame Installation Instructions;
Living Flame Operating Instructions;
Living Flame Maintenance Instructions.
Living Flame Fireplaces must be installed free from dampness and free from corrosive elements.
Living Flame Fireplaces must be installed with an unrestricted flue or chimney. Living Flame
Fireplaces must be installed by a suitably qualified person and a certificate of compliance must be
made by a Registered Certifying Engineer under the New Zealand Gas Act.
Guarantee and Warrantee Validity
Guarantee claims will only be considered when completed by a Living Flame approved serviceperson
in accordance with Living Flame procedures.
OPERATING
Living Flame Fireplaces must be operated in accordance with Living Flame Operating Instructions.
Living Flame Fireplaces should be used only for the burning of gas fuels: Natural Gas, Liquid
Petroleum Gas or Propane Gas. The type of gas to be used should be specified at the time of
ordering the unit.
Living Flame Fireplaces must only be operated with a Living Flame Gas Insert Fire that has been
commissioned to Living Flame’s Commissioning Instructions.
MAINTENANCE
Living Flame Fireplaces must be maintained, cleaned and re-commissioned annually as should all gas
appliances.
DOMESTIC USERS
Living Flame Fireplaces should be inspected, cleaned, serviced and re-commissioned at least once
yearly throughout the lifetime of the fire to maintain the guarantee.
COMMERCIAL USERS
Living Flame Fireplaces should be inspected, cleaned, serviced and re-commissioned at least twice
yearly throughout the lifetime of the fire to maintain the guarantee.
THIS GUARANTEE SHOULD BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE ALONG WITH THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.

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Ventilation
Adequate ventilation for the fireplace cavity shall be provided in accordance with
AS/NZS:5601.1:2013.
This fireplace has been designed to draw air into the fireplace to be used for combustion.
The blocking up or modifying of any of the airways of the fireplace in any way, could create a
hazardous situation of either overheating or poor ventilation.
Gas Connection
A gas certificate must be given by a registered certifying craftsman gasfitter for the installation,
connection and associated flue vent system.
All installation work should be carried out by a suitably trained and qualified person to comply with
installation code AS/NZS:5601.1:2013 and then certified by a Craftsman Gasfitter.
Before installation commences, check the data plate on the fire to verify that the fire is set up to suit
your type of gas supply. Field conversion to suit a different gas is not always practical.
This fireplace is supplied with a 10mm soft copper connection mounted at the bottom right hand side
of the fireplace (as seen from the front).
A gas line capable of supplying a minimum of 60mj for each burner should be brought to the fireplace
with a 10mm soft copper tail. This is to be connected to the 10mm soft copper pipe.
Other systems of connection may be used in accordance with AS/NZS:5601.1:2013.

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Gas Supply
Inlet Standing Pressure Set Up Pressure
NATURAL GAS 2.0 kPa HIGH 1.4 kPa
LOW 0.7 kPa
U/LPG –PROPANE 2.75 kPa HIGH 2.5 kPa
LOW 1.50 kPa
Maximum Inlet Pressure 4.0 kPa
If inlet pressure exceeds 4.0 kPa, then damage will occur and may result in a hazardous condition.
Test Pressures
Test nipple is located on the injection elbow before the main burner (LPG only) and on the control
valve. For access, remove the ash cover drawer by means of two 4mm Allen screws.
Testing
The fire outlet pressures have been preset in the factory. To adjust:
Turn off the fire and loosen the test nipple screw;
Fit 6mm tube and test gauge securely;
Turn on the fire, check pressure settings on high and low;
Adjust control valve setting where required (refer drawing number 22 and the Rating Plate for
correct adjustment and settings);
Turn off the fire, remove the gauge and tube. Secure the test nipple screw and replace the cover.

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Controls
Customer Requirements:
Show customer the appropriate control system.
Ask them to operate it.
Ensure the customer fully understands the control system and that they can operate it
satisfactorily.
Flueing
This fireplace must be vented to outside atmosphere.
Flueing must be in accordance with the AS/NZS:5601.1:2013 and all local body bylaws.
Flue vent must be unrestricted.
The flue vent should be checked for correct height and location in relation to other objects in close
proximity (refer to Flue Clearance Sheets).
Stand the fireplace in its proposed position, taking care to observe the minimum clearances shown.
Flues must be sealed to prevent damage from water or products of combustion leakage. Flues should
be inspected and tested annually.
Note: If you are unsure, please refer to Living Flame Rules For Flues.

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Installation into New Homes and Fireplaces
In New Zealand every home is different from the next. Therefore, these are general guidelines for
installation only.
A gas certificate must be issued at the finish of any installation of a gas appliance or gas pipework.
Flue planning should be checked for correct height and location in relation to other objects in close
proximity (refer to Flue and Chimney Clearance sheet).
A gas connection should be brought into the right hand rear corner of the fireplace, sized for a
capacity of 60 mj/hr for each burner to provide spare capacity in the gas line. Pressure test gas
lines before connection to the fire.
Install the fire into position, level and fix. Connect a 10mm gas line from the rear of the fireplace to
the gas supply line with a copper reducer and silfos joint (do not use a flare or gland fitting). Care
should be taken when coiling any spare gas line at the rear of the fireplace that it does not touch the
back of the fireplace.
Install flue components as required and connect to the hood and dust cover (if a timber framed
installation).
A spigot plate can be ordered for the top of the chimney or an appropriate roof seal can be provided
by the installer.
The spigot plate is then nailed to the top of the chimney and plastered over and around up to the
spigot.
Or
The roof seal is then tightly secured over the flue and sealed from the weather.
Trim flue and galvanised liner to same length and slip on anti-downdraught cowl and windskirt. In
exposed areas, the cowl should be riveted onto the outside liner.
On completion of the fire installation, the flue should be inspected by the certifying person, in
compliance with the New Zealand Standards, before cladding is fitted.
Turn on gas supply and bleed air from the lines. Commission fire, smoke test, set flame height and
combustion test.
Some variations to these guidelines may be needed with different sized and shaped fireplaces.
If you have any doubts, please do not hesitate to contact Living Flame Fires for advice on
installation.

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Installation into Existing Fireplaces
In New Zealand every home is different from the next. Therefore, these are general guidelines for
installation only.
A gas certificate must be completed at the finish of any installation of a gas appliance or gas
pipework.
Remove existing rear and side firebricks (if required).
Check measurements of opening height, width and depth.
Check chimney is clean and unrestricted. Size of chimney should not be less than 12% of the
fireplace opening size.
Chimney should be checked for correct height in relation to other objects in close proximity.
A gas connection should be brought into the right hand rear corner of the fireplace, sized for a
capacity of 60 mj/hr for each burner to provide spare capacity in the gas line. Pressure test gas
lines before connection to the fire.
The firebox should be slid into place to check for size, levels and fixing.
The firebox may be fixed by its own front flanges or by side fixings under the front sloping vent.
Connect a gas line from the rear of the fireplace to the gas supply line with a copper reducer and
silfos joint (do not use a flare or gland fitting). Care should be taken when coiling any spare gas line
at the rear of the fireplace that it does not touch the back of the fireplace.
Slide firebox back into place and fix level.
Turn on gas supply and bleed air from lines.
Commission fire, smoke test, set flame height and combustion test.
Care should be taken not to buckle and dent trim.
Connection of gas supply must be carried out by a suitably qualified person.
Adequate ventilation must be provided for the operation of the fire.
Some variations to these guidelines may be needed with different sized and shaped fireplaces.
If you have any doubts, please do not hesitate to contact Living Flame Fires for advice on
installation.
Note: IF YOU ARE UNSURE,PLEASE REFER TO LIVING FLAME RULES FOR EXISTING FIREPLACES.