Real Fires SS900 User manual

Real Fires
Outdoor
Installation
Instructions
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Unued Model
Installation instructions
The Real Fires SS900 unflued Gas Fire is designed to be installed in sheltered outdoor situations. Exposed loca-
tions are not suitable. The location must not be enclosed or semi enclosed by any form of roofing. This is to
allow the gas combustion products to safely escape to atmosphere. As this model is unflued the wall area above
the fire will discolour. In many situations the discolouration can add to the ambience and realistic eect of an open
fire. If discolouration is not desired, the flued version of the outdoor fire should be considered. (See installation
instructions Real Fires SS900 Flued Outdoor Gas Fire).
Location
Typical installation is into concrete blockwork. A cavity for the firebox is required in the blockwork measuring
640mm high 400mm deep and 920mm wide. See installation drawings. If a hearth is required in front of the fire,
the hearth height needs to be considered. A hearth 100mm from floor level would normally mean the base of the
firebox cavity would also be constructed 100mm from floor level note-some elevated installations specify the fire
higher than the hearth.
Typical Installation.
A hearth will be required in front of the fire if the floor is a combustible material such as timber decking. The mini-
mum hearth size is 300mm out from the fire and 150mm each side wider than the fire. ( 300mm x 1200mm)
Hearth
The Real Fires SS900 unflued outdoor Gas Fire is suitable for installation into masonry only. This model removes the
need for a flue system, however there are important considerations to be made prior to installation.
A suitable gas supply is required to supply the megajoule rating of the fire. The Gas supply pipe should be reduced
to 10mm copper at the fireplace location and positioned with approx 1metre coil of pipe at the rear right hand side
of the cavity when facing the cavity.
Gas supply
Real Fires SS900 Outdoor Gas Fire
Unflued Model Installation Instructions

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Gas Rate Chart
Unflued Model LPG Natural Gas
900 50 MJ/Hr 40 MJ/Hr
There are no electrical options on the Real Fires outdoor fire.
Electrical
The burner is supplied boxed complete with grate, ash cover, vermiculite, logs & coals. To make the gas connec-
tion, place the burner into the firebox so that the back of the burner is touching the firebox and is positioned cen-
tral. The gas pipe should be bent into position and marked for cutting. Remove the burner and cut the pipe then
make a flare connection. Replace the burner & connect the gas pipe. Test for soundness. Fit the front grate onto
the brackets at the front of the burner.
Installation of Real Fires burner into rebox
Position the firebox in front of the masonry cavity. Straighten out the 10mm copper gas pipe from its coil at the
back of the masonry cavity and feed it through the hole in the back of the firebox. At the same time push
the firebox into the cavity. Once the firebox is fitted into the cavity, the firebox can be secured into the cavity by
fixing with screws through the bottom panel. The separate base panel is then placed in the bottom of the firebox.
The burner can then be installed.
Installation of rebox
Fill the burner tray with the vermiculite supplied ensuring the burner tube is completely covered. Lay logs and
coals on the vermiculite as shown in the Log/Coal layout drawing. Note that the shelf at the back of the burner is
also used. Do not place logs and coals close to the pilot. It is important that the coals are not too tightly placed as
this will aect the heat output. The flame picture and radiant glow are better when there is good spacing
between the coals.
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Turn the control knob to ignite the pilot, this may take several attempts until air has been purged. Once the pilot
is alight, keep the control knob depressed for about 20 seconds. Then release and turn on the main burner. Check
that the flame travels easily across the burner and that log/ coal placement does not aect ignition. Re-position
coals if required.
Commissioning of the burner
Check burner gas pressure from the test point. The test point is located on the burner supply pipework on the
Natural Gas burner and on the injector elbow on the L.P.G. burner.
Burner Gas pressure
Adjust the pressure at the regulator if required. Check that the fire is operating correctly.
See appliance data badge for burner pressure settings
The stainless steel front cover is designed to be in place to protect the fire from the weather when the fire is not in use.
Stainless Steel Front cover
Once the installation is complete, instruct the user on the operation of the fire and complete commissioning
details in the Real Fires user manual.
Instruct User
ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE CERTIFIED
The L.P.G. burner is a flat steel burner. This burner is supplied with a bag of course vermiculite, spread this thinly
(5 to 10mm) over the surface of the burner. Follow instructions for coal placement as with Natural Gas Burner.
L.P.G. Burner

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This drawing is a typical example of the log and coal layout on a Real Fire 800
The layout is basically the same for all models with logs and coals decreased or increased in width
to suit the size of fi re. (The pilot ignition assembly has been omitted from the drawing).
It is important to ensure that the logs and coals are not too tightly placed as this will affect heat
output. Do not place Logs and Coals close to the pilot and ensure that the burner lights easily and
fl ame travels easily across the burner. Reposition if required.
fl ame travels easily across the burner. Reposition if required.
Real Fires Log and Coal Layout
This drawing is a typical example of the log and coal layout on a Real Fire 800. The layout is basically the same for
all models with logs and coals decreased or increased in width to suit the size of fire. (The pilot ignition assembly
has been omitted from the drawing). It is important to ensure that the logs and coals are not too tightly placed as
this will aect heat output. Do not place Logs and Coals close to the pilot and ensure that the burner lights easily
and flame travels easily across the burner. Reposition if required.
Real Fires Log and Coal Layout

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The Real Fires SS900 unflued Gas Fire is designed to be installed in sheltered outdoor situations. Exposed loca-
tions are not suitable. The location must not be enclosed or semi enclosed by any form of roofing. This is to allow
the gas combustion products to safely escape to atmosphere. As this model is unflued the wall area above the fire
will discolour. In many situations the discolouration can add to the ambience and realistic eect of an open fire. If
discolouration is not desired, the flued version of the outdoor fire should be considered. (See installation instruc-
tions Real Fires SS900 Flued Outdoor Gas Fire).
Location
Typical installation is into a timber cavity lined with a non-combustible board (e.g. Promina board) and all joints are
sealed using a fireproof compound in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. All five sides of the cavity
enclosing the fire must be lined and sealed and the front face of the structure must also be lined above the fire
to its full height. The cavity dimensions are 650mm high, minimum 400mm deep and 940mm wide. If a hearth
is required in front of the fire, the hearth height needs to be considered. A hearth 100mm from floor level would
normally mean the base of the firebox cavity would also be constructed 100mm from floor level. (Note-some
elevated installations specify the fire higher than the hearth).
Typical Installation.
A hearth will be required in front of the fire if it is installed less then 300mm above the floor and the floor is a
combustible material such as timber decking. The minimum hearth size is 300mm out from the fire and 150mm
each side wider than the fire. (300mm x 1200mm)
Hearth
The Real Fires SS900 unflued outdoor Gas Fire is suitable for installation into a timber framed construction lined with
a non-combustible material. This model does not need a flue system; however there are important considerations to be
made prior to installation.
SS900 Outdoor Gas Fire
Unflued Model Non-Combustible Cavity

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Gas Rate Chart
Unflued Model LPG Natural Gas
900 50 MJ/Hr 40 MJ/Hr
There are no electrical options on the Real Fires outdoor fire.
Electrical
The burner is supplied boxed complete with grate, ash cover, vermiculite, logs & coals. To make the gas connec-
tion, place the burner into the firebox so that the back of the burner is touching the firebox and is positioned cen-
tral. The gas pipe should be bent into position and marked for cutting. Remove the burner and cut the pipe then
make a flare connection. Replace the burner & connect the gas pipe. Test for soundness. Fit the front grate onto
the brackets at the front of the burner.
Installation of Real Fires burner into rebox
Position the firebox in front of the masonry cavity. Straighten out the 10mm copper gas pipe from its coil at the
back of the masonry cavity and feed it through the hole in the back of the firebox. At the same time push
the firebox into the cavity. Once the firebox is fitted into the cavity, the firebox can be secured into the cavity by
fixing with screws through the bottom panel. The separate base panel is then placed in the bottom of the firebox.
The burner can then be installed.
Installation of rebox
Fill the burner tray with the vermiculite supplied ensuring the burner tube is completely covered. Lay logs and
coals on the vermiculite as shown in the Log/Coal layout drawing. Note that the shelf at the back of the burner is
also used. Do not place logs and coals close to the pilot. It is important that the coals are not too tightly placed as
this will aect the heat output. The flame picture and radiant glow are better when there is good spacing
between the coals.
Natural Gas burner
A suitable gas supply is required to supply the Mega Joule rating of the fire. The gas supply pipe should be reduced
to 10mm copper at the fireplace location and positioned with approximately 1metre coil of pipe at the rear right
hand side of the cavity when facing the cavity.
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Turn the control knob to ignite the pilot, this may take several attempts until air has been purged. Once the pilot
is alight, keep the control knob depressed for about 20 seconds. Then release and turn on the main burner. Check
that the flame travels easily across the burner and that log/ coal placement does not aect ignition. Re-position
coals if required.
Commissioning of the burner
Check burner gas pressure from the test point. The test point is located on the burner supply pipework on the
Natural Gas burner and on the injector elbow on the L.P.G. burner.
Burner Gas pressure
Adjust the pressure at the regulator if required. Check that the fire is operating correctly
See appliance data badge for burner pressure settings
The stainless steel front cover is designed to be in place to protect the fire from the weather when the fire is not in use.
Stainless Steel Front cover
Once the installation is complete, instruct the user on the operation of the fire and complete commissioning
details in the Real Fires user manual.
Instruct User
ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE INSTALLED TO CURRENT LOCAL AND REGULATORY STANDARDS AND BY-LAWS AND
INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED PERSON. ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE CERTIFIED
THE RF900 SS OUTDOOR GAS FIRE RANGE HAS BEEN DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS4558 AND
COMPLIES WITH NZS 5262
The L.P.G. burner is a flat steel burner. This burner is supplied with a bag of course vermiculite, spread this thinly
(5 to 10mm) over the surface of the burner. Follow instructions for coal placement as with Natural Gas Burner.
L.P.G. Burner

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This drawing is a typical example of the log and coal layout on a Real Fire 800
The layout is basically the same for all models with logs and coals decreased or increased in width
to suit the size of fi re. (The pilot ignition assembly has been omitted from the drawing).
It is important to ensure that the logs and coals are not too tightly placed as this will affect heat
output. Do not place Logs and Coals close to the pilot and ensure that the burner lights easily and
fl ame travels easily across the burner. Reposition if required.
fl ame travels easily across the burner. Reposition if required.
Real Fires Log and Coal Layout
This drawing is a typical example of the log and coal layout on a Real Fire 800. The layout is basically the same for
all models with logs and coals decreased or increased in width to suit the size of fire. (The pilot ignition assembly
has been omitted from the drawing). It is important to ensure that the logs and coals are not too tightly placed as
this will aect heat output. Do not place Logs and Coals close to the pilot and ensure that the burner lights easily
and flame travels easily across the burner. Reposition if required.
Real Fires Log and Coal Layout

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The Real Fires SS900 Flued gas fire is designed to be installed in sheltered outdoor situations. Exposed locations
are not suitable. This model is suitable for installation in both outdoor and semi enclosed locations.
Location
Typical installation is into a concrete blockwork chimney . A cavity for the firebox is required in the blockwork
measuring 400mm deep x 920mm wide. The height required for the firebox is 640mm, however an opening of
1200mm high is normally required initially to allow installation of the firebox and flue. The blockwork can then
be completed once the firebox and flue are installed. See installation drawing.
If a hearth is required in front of the fire, the hearth height needs to be considered. A hearth of 100mm from
floor level would normally mean the base of the firebox cavity would also be constructed 100mm from floor level
(note- some elevated installations specify the fire higher than the hearth).
Typical Installation.
A hearth will be required in front of the fire if the floor is a combustible material such as timber decking. The mini-
mum hearth size is 300mm out from the fire and 150mm each side wider than the fire (300mm x 1200mm).
Hearth
The Real Fires SS900 Flued outdoor fire is suitable for installation into masonry only. This model is not suited to tim-
ber framed installations.
A suitable gas supply is required to supply the Mega Joule rating of the fire. The gas supply pipe should be reduced
to 10mm copper at the fireplace location and positioned with approximately 1metre coil of pipe at the rear right
hand side of the cavity when facing the cavity.
Gas supply
SS900 Outdoor Gas Fire
Flued Model

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Gas Rate Chart
Flued Model LPG Natural Gas
900 50 MJ/H 40 MJ/H
There are no electrical options on the Real Fires outdoor fire.
Electrical
Firstly the firebox and flue are installed and then the burner is installed. The burner may be installed at a later date
when all the construction work is complete and the hearth is in place.
Position the firebox in front of the masonry cavity. Straighten out the 10mm copper pipe from its coil at the back
of the masonry cavity and feed it through the hole in the back of the firebox. At the same time push the
firebox into the cavity.
Once the firebox is fitted into the cavity, ensure it is level and central. The firebox can be secured by fixing screws
through the bottom panel. The separate base panel is placed in the bottom of the firebox before the burner is
installed.
From the positioned firebox the flue can be assembled. The flue is 200mm diameter x 1200mm stainless steel
lengths. Each flue length has a crimped end to join tightly to the next length. Each joint must be securely fixed by
at least three stainless steel rivets. The Firebox has a spigot for the flue to locate over. The flue lengths should be
installed with the crimped end facing up.
As the Real Fires SS900 outdoor fire is for installation into masonry only, twin wall flue is not required.
Flue bends are available from Real Fires if the flue needs to be oset as shown in installation drawing.
The centre of the flue spigot on top of the firebox is 220mm from the front of the firebox. Flue bends may be
required to allow for the depth of the blockwork face of the fireplace cavity. Appropriate weatherproof chimney
capping/ flashing must be used. These are not supplied by Real Fires and may need to be custom made.
Installation of rebox and ue
The minimum flue height is 2.4 Metres. The Cowl must have a horizontal clearance of 2 Metres. If the masonry
chimney is penetrating a roofline, there must be a vertical clearance from the roof to the underside of the cowl of
900mm. See minimum clearance drawing.
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The burner is supplied boxed complete with grate, ash cover, vermiculite, logs and coals. To make the gas connec-
tion, place the burner into the firebox so that the back of the burner is touching the back of the firebox and is po-
sitioned central. The gas pipe should be bent and marked for cutting. Remove the burner, cut the pipe and make a
flare connection. Replace the burner and connect the gas pipe. Test for soundness. Fit the front grate onto the
brackets at the front of the burner.
Installation of Real Fires burner into rebox
Fill the burner tray with the vermiculite supplied ensuring the burner tube is completely covered.
Lay logs and coals on top of the vermiculite as shown in the Log/Coal layout drawings. Note that the shelf at the
back of the burner is also used. Do not place logs and coals close to the pilot. It is important that the coals are not
too tightly packed as this will aect the heat output. The flame picture and radiant glow are better when there is
good spacing between the coals.
Natural Gas burner
The L.P.G. burner is a flat steel burner. This burner is supplied with a bag of course vermiculite, spread this thinly
(5 to 10mm) over the surface of the burner. Follow instructions for coal placement as with Natural Gas burner.
L.P.G. Burner
Turn the control knob to ignite the pilot, this may take several attempts until air has been purged. Once the pilot
is alight, keep the control knob depressed for about 20 seconds. Then release and turn on the main burner. Check
that the flame travels easily across the burner and that log/ coal placement does not aect ignition. Re-position
coals if required.
Commissioning of the burner
Check the burner gas pressure from the test point. The test point is located on the burner supply pipework on the
Natural Gas burner and on the injector elbow on the L.P.G. burner.
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Adjust the pressure at the regulator if required. Check that the fire is operating correctly.
See appliance data badge for burner pressure settings
The stainless steel front cover is designed to be in place to protect the fire from the weather when the fire is not in use.
Stainless Steel Front cover
Once the installation is complete, instruct the user on the operation of the fire and complete commissioning
details in the Real Fires user manual.
Instruct User
ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE CERTIFIED

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This drawing is a typical example of the log and coal layout on a Real Fire 800
The layout is basically the same for all models with logs and coals decreased or increased in width
to suit the size of fi re. (The pilot ignition assembly has been omitted from the drawing).
It is important to ensure that the logs and coals are not too tightly placed as this will affect heat
output. Do not place Logs and Coals close to the pilot and ensure that the burner lights easily and
fl ame travels easily across the burner. Reposition if required.
fl ame travels easily across the burner. Reposition if required.
Real Fires Log and Coal Layout
This drawing is a typical example of the log and coal layout on a Real Fire 800. The layout is basically the same for
all models with logs and coals decreased or increased in width to suit the size of fire. (The pilot ignition assembly
has been omitted from the drawing). It is important to ensure that the logs and coals are not too tightly placed as
this will aect heat output. Do not place Logs and Coals close to the pilot and ensure that the burner lights easily
and flame travels easily across the burner. Reposition if required.
Real Fires Log and Coal Layout