Sirocco Royal Solo Apex User manual

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Model
Royal Solo
Model options
Apex, Spirit, R1000, R600, R400, Ignite,
Pinnacle, Liberty and Lux
Manual & Remote
Installation and User Instructions
All instructions must be handed to
user for safekeeping
This is not a DIY product and must be
installed by a Gas Safe registered
installer
Edition H 02/14
Country(s) of destination - GB/IE

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
These Notes Must Be Read Before Installation
This appliance is an Inset Live Fuel Effect appliance that provides radiant
or combined radiant and convected heat; it cannot and should not be
used as the main heating source within a property.
The appliance is designed to fit most types of fireplaces with a natural
draught flue as listed in the Installation Requirements.
The appliance must be installed by a competent person in accordance
with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
A Gas Safety Registered installer must be used for this purpose.
Read all these instructions before any installation takes place and in
conjunction with the appliance on site.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force and
only used in a sufficiently ventilated space.
This appliance is factory set and tested for operation on the gas type, and
at the pressure stated on the appliance data plate.
After a new gas appliance (excluding flueless cookers) has been fitted,
the Building Regulations in England and Wales require that the
installation must be notified to your Local Authority. Your Gas Safe
registered engineer needs to do this, failure to register the appliance may
affect your warranty.

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OPENING THE APPLIANCE
Stand the carton the right way up, open the box from the top.
Read all the instructions before continuing to unpack or install this appliance.
Remove the bags containing ceramic components such as coals or gravel etc. Remove
the cardboard packing pieces, and any other bags or boxes containing fittings or
other parts.
When all loose parts have been removed, the appliance may be lifted from the outer
carton.
Check that the components supplied correlate with the component checklist below.
If for some reason any of the listed components are missing or damaged do NOT
commence with this installation, in doing so will invalidate your warranty.
Please dispose of all the packaging materials at your local recycling centre.
CONTENT CHECK LIST
Qty
Description
1
Firebox and Burner Tray
1
Decorative Trim/Frame (may be in separate carton)
1
Chippings/Pebbles
1
Lengths of adhesive sealing strip.
1
Set of manufacturer’s instructions and warranty card.
4
Fixing Screws
4
Raw Plugs
1
Manual extension bracket and spindle (for Manual option)
1
Remote control handset and battery holder pack (for Remote Option)
If Installing with a flue liner an adaptor will be required

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INSTRUCTIONS CONTENT
Section
Contents
Page
No
1
Important Notes
5
2
Installation requirements
6
3
Appliance Information
7
4
Ventilation
8
5
Site Requirements
9 to 10
5.1
Pre-Fabricated Flue box
10
6
Debris Space
10
7
Installation of appliance
11
7.1
Preparing the Opening
12 to 13
7.2
Fitting the Burner Tray
13 to 16
8
Fuel Bed
17
9
Fitting The Outer Frame/ Trim
19
10
Commissioning the Appliance
20
10.1
Operating the Appliance Manual Control
20 (27)
10.2
Operating the Appliance Remote Control
20 (28)
10.3
Spark Failure
20
11
Setting Pressure
20
12
Spillage Monitoring System
21
13
Testing for Spillage
21
14
Briefing the Customer
22
15
Servicing
23
16
Cleaning the Coals
24
17
Troubleshooting Guide
24 to 27
18
User Instructions
28 to 32
19
Warranty Details
33
20
List of Spares
34 /49
Contact details
41
Warranty Statement
42

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Section 1: IMPORTANT NOTES
These fires are Inset Live Fuel Effect Gas Fires providing radiant warmth. It is
designed to operate on Natural Gas only.
It is the LAW that all gas appliances and fittings are installed by a competent person
such as a Gas Safe 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 1251
BS 4543 part2
BS 5440 parts 1&2
BS 5871 part 3
BS 6461 parts 1&2
BS 6891
BS 8303
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.
The appliance must be registered once commissioned with the regulatory governing
body.
This appliance is free from any asbestos material. Refractories and coal bed are
constructed from ceramic fibre.
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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Section 2: INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT
This appliance MUST NOT be installed into a bathroom or shower room, or where steam may
be present.
An extractor fan must not be fitted in the same room or space as the appliance as this can
affect the safety of the appliance.
The fire has been designed to fit into a fireplace or builders opening conforming to BS 1251
(and meeting certain dimensional requirements), or a suitable flue box complying with the
constructional requirements of BS 715 may be used on the 400 model.
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.
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.
Any flue box used 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 metres, as measured from the hearth
to the top of the flue.
Any flue damper plates or restrictors must 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.
The flue must be connected to only one fireplace, and the flue must not vent more than one
appliance.
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 is suitable for use with a surrounding area or back panel of 150C minimum
rating.

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Section 3: APPLIANCE INFORMATION
Royal
400
600
1000
Gas Group
G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H
G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H
G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H
Inlet Pressure
20 mbar
20 mbar
20 mbar
Max Input (gross)
6.5
6.5
12.5
Min Input (gross)
4
4.5
7
Setting Pressure
20 mbar
20 mbar
20 mbar
Gas Inlet connection
8mm Compression
8mm Compression
8mm Compression
Overall Height solo
655
670
720
duo
695
710
750
Overall Width solo
803
970
1400
duo
843
1050
1450
Overall Depth solo
331
334
388
duo
362
362
416
Recess Height
560
560
620
Recess Width
410
610
1010
Recess Depth
290
290
345
Air Vent
N/A
N/A
Yes
Manual options
Valve
Seagas V4 78AA13
Seagas V4 78AA13
Seagas V4 78AA13
Pilot Assembly & Thermocouple
Thermaco NG OXI-PG-82-460
Thermaco NG OXI-PG-82-460
Thermaco NG OXI-PG-82-460
Remote options
Pilot Assembly & Thermocouple
Thermaco NG OXI-PG-82-460
Thermaco NG OXI-PG-82-460
Thermaco NG OXI-PG-82-460
Valve
Tesc 01-RF868-15
Tesc 01-RF868-15
Tesc 01-RF868-15
Injector
1.85
1.78
3.5

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SECTION 4: VENTILATION
The 400 and 600 models do not normally require purpose provided ventilation.
The 1000 model does require purpose made ventilation to an outside area in accordance with
current regulations.
However, if a second appliance operating within the same room or space must be taken into
consideration when assessing ventilation.
When commissioning the appliance spillage is detected, then amongst other problems there
may be insufficient natural ventilation for correct operation of the flue.
If spillage is detected with windows closed, but the appliance does not spill with the windows
open, this demonstrates a lack of natural ventilation.
If spillage is still detected with the windows open, the flue is at fault.
Installation of an air brick is the best solution to lack of ventilation.
Any ventilation fitted must comply with BS 5871 part 2 and BS 5440 part 2.
Air Vents fitted under or within the immediate vicinity of the appliance must not be used as
adverse effects to the operation of the Flame Safety Device (FSD) may occur.
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.
Section 5: SITE REQUIREMENTS
The fireplace opening should be inspected and repairs made where necessary.
This appliance requires a natural draught flue system which may be one of the following;
225mm x 225mm (9in x 9in) brick or stone (ALL MODELS WILL FIT)
175mm (7”) Minimum diameter lined flue (ALL MODELS WILL FIT)
125mm (5”) minimum diameter lined brick or stone. (400 AND 600 MODELS ONLY)
125mm (5”) minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715, (400 AND 600 MODELS
ONLY)
175mm (7”) minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715, (ALL MODELS WILL FIT)
Any existing draught device situated under the fireplace must be sealed off.
The opening area must be non-combustible.

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It is recommended that a tactile barrier should be place on the floor in front of the appliance
to stop the elderly, infirm or Children from direct contact with the hot surfaces of the
appliance.
The area immediately above the outlet must form a smooth path into the flue.
The appliance can be used in a no hearth application if the installation complies to BS
5871-3:2005 and appliance is installed so that the height from the base of the fireplace
opening to the floor is no less than 300mm.
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.
400
MM
600
MM
1000
MM
A
Height
560mm
A
Height
563mm
A
Height
622mm
B
Width
420mm
B
Width
625mm
B
Width
1025mm
C
Depth
280mm
C
Depth
310mm
C
Depth
320mm
D
From Floor
300-450mm
D
From Floor
300-450mm
D
From Floor
300-450mm
Note: always check to ensure there is enough room to fit the Spigot plate or flue
liner adaptor if required.
Note: by not installing the spigot plate may affect your warranty see section 7.1
preparing the opening.
B
A
C
D

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SECTION 5.1: PREFABRICATED FLUES
These appliances can be fitted to a prefabricated flue system, the 400 model will require a
flue box but the 600 and 1000 appliance can be fitted directly to the appliance via a flue
adaptor (sold separately)
All will require a false chimney breast in which to be housed and will need to be constructed
of a non-combustible material or any combustible material within 300mm must be clad with a
non-combustible board.
The correct clearances to combustible materials (i.e. false chimney breast etc) must be
adhered to.
The manufacturer of the prefabricated box’s instructions for fitting the prefabricated box must
be complied with at all times.
Please ensure the firebox does not obscure the flue box outlet.
It is important that the sealing requirements of the appliance are met at all times and that
the flue box is sealed to any back or infill panel.
Section 6: DEBRIS SPACE
In accordance with BS 5871 part 2, minimum debris collection volumes are required
behind the installed appliance.
CLAY/CEMENT LINES OR BLOCK FLUE WHICH IS NEW, UNUSED, OR PREVIOUSLY
ONLY USED WITH A GAS FIRE.
Appliance recessed depth + 20mm
UNLINED FLUE OR CHIMNEY WHICH HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY USED FOR A SOLID
FUEL OR OIL BURNING APPLIANCE
Appliance recessed depth + 60mm

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Section 7: INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCE
Always 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.
Remove the appliance from its carton as described previously and stand on a dust sheet.
Place the fuel bed, ceramics and fixings safely to one side.
Remove the burner from the assembly by removing the four screws, two on each side of the
burner tray and undoing the connecting nut to the isolation tap.
The tray is now free and may be lifted away from the Firebox.
If this is the Remote controlled version of the this fire then care is needed when removing
the burner not to damage the wiring system of the fire, you will may need to remove the
control box, Heat Shield and battery holder attached to the tray.

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SECTION 7.1: 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 measures have been completed.
Before running the gas supply into the opening, offer up the fire 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 and that the
base is level
At this stage it is essential to ensure that the flue outlet of the fire is not obstructed in any
way, and it is recommended that you check the distances available for the flue spigot (see
section 8A below)
Remove the fire box and apply the self-adhesive sealing strips around the edge of the rear of
the firebox frame, approximately 5mm in from the edge.
Mark and drill the fire frame in the relevant points on the wall place rawplugs in place.
Push the appliance back into the opening, centralise and securing in to place with the screws
provided.
Note: Fibre Rawlplugs might be preferred rather than plastic Rawlplugs as the heat
from the fire might affect their efficiency.
When fitting the appliance without the use of a chimney liner then the spigot plate
must be fitted see section 8A
Note: In no circumstance should you use soft soldered connections to or
underneath the burner tray.
Note: DO NOT install or use the appliance without this seal
in place.
Failure to fit this seal correctly will cause the flue suction
to act upon the area under the burner tray resulting in
poor performance, and overheating of this area.
You can now decide where to route your gas pipe, knock
out holes are provided in the rear and side of the fire box
for use where concealed pipe work is required.
Knock out the holes with a screwdriver and a sharp tap
from a hammer and fit the rubber grommet supplied.

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The isolator tap or restrictor elbow must be fitted to the incoming supply to facilitate
servicing.
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.
SECTION: FLUE SPIGOT
When fitting the appliance with a flue liner an adaptor will be required, with the fire box in
place and the burner tray removed if a flue liner is required the flue adaptor (available
separately) should be fitted now. Attach the liner to the outlet spigot of the flue adaptor fix
into place by lifting into position through the fire box opening securing in place with self-
tapping screws supplied.
When fitting the appliance without the use of a chimney liner then the spigot plate must be
fitted.
Place the two pieces of protective card placed around the spigot plate on either side of the
fire box to protect the internal paint work.
Then pass the plate through the fire opening taking care not to damage the firebox and pass
through the locating slots either side of the fire outlet.

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Then locate the back edge in the internal canopy as shown below
SECTION 7.2 FITTING THE BURNER TRAY
Temporarily fit the burner tray and ensure a suitable gas route can be achieved.
This process is a simple reverse of the previous instructions on how to remove the burner
tray.
Locate plate back edge
in back of canopy

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On the remote control version please take care not to pull or overstretch the electrical
connections as this may cause the fire to fail on commissioning.
If the fire is the manual control system, you will now need to place extension bar and bracket
in place so that the fire can be operated when the fascia is in place.

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Fit the two securing screws through the front plate ensuring that the plate is in front of the
front edge of the fire box.
Secure the spindle in place by passing the spindle through the plate and securing to the valve
using the two grub screws provides and attached the control knob to the other end.

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Note: Please ensure that the electrode spark igniters’ gap on the manual version
has not been misaligned during the handling of the burner in this installation the
gap should be 4 to 5mm from thermocouple.
If the fire is the remote control version then carefully place the tray into position and fit
batteries as per user guide instructions.
Remote Control options will need the 6 x AA batteries (Duracell Plus, Ever Ready Energizer
alkaline battery maybe used or Lithium type batteries can be used) to be placed within the
holder and connected to the battery lead and the battery placed in the batter holder at the
front of the fire, to ensure that the battery pack does not overheat.
Connect the gas supply and tighten the gas connections.
SECTION 8: FUEL BED LAYOUT
Place the decretive chippings Grey or Black all over the burner area, place these by the
handful do not pour as the dust could block the pilot assembly.
Leave the area around the pilot assembly clear to allow for good cross-lighting.
Place any additional fuel bed options as per their instruction supplied with these optio

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SECTION 9: FITTING THE DECORATIVE FRAME
These appliances are supplied with either a Single level fascia or a dual fascia, the frame on
the back has two slotted brackets at the top of the frame which hook on to the two brackets
placed at the top of the firebox.
On the manual version you will require to ensure the bottom right hand section fits over the
feed pipe were the extension bracket is fitted.
Once in the correct position the frame can be locked by placing the location screw into
position, on the bottom left hand side of the fascia.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the possibility of sharp edges, care should be taken when
handling the fascia, the use of protective gloves is recommended.
Firebox Bracket
Fascia Bracket
Feed Pipe
Fascia Bracket

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Section 10: COMMISSIONING THE APPLIANCE
Turn on and test the gas supply up to the fire for any leaks, in accordance with current
Approved Codes of Practice (ACO
Section 10.1: OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
See Section 12 Users Instructions page **
Section 10.3: SPARK FAILURE
The gap between the spark electrode and the pilot should be 3.5 - 4.5mm to produce a good
spark. There should be no need to adjust this.
If under any circumstances the electric spark fails, the pilot may be lit manually by
proceeding with the ignition sequence as previously described, and after turning the control
knob through the spark position, the knob should be held in and the pilot lit with a taper.
SECTION 11: SETTING PRESSURE
Remove the pressure test point sealing screw from the isolation elbow and attach a suitable pressure
gauge.
Check that the standing inlet gas pressure is at 20 mbar
Light the pilot and check the correct operation of the
burner at all the flame settings.
Refer to the Operating instructions section 10.1
Check that the inlet gas pressure is at 20 mbar when the
fire is at its highest setting.
Once the fire has been lit for 5 minutes, turn the gas OFF
at the isolating elbow.
After a further 3 minutes turn the gas supply ON again, if
the gas has stopped flowing, the Flame
Supervision Device (FSD) is operating correctly.
Always check that the gas has stopped flowing even if you
hear the FSD valve close within the 3-minute period.
Turn OFF the appliance and the gas supply and refit the
pressure test point sealing screw.

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SECTION 12: FLUE SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM
Royal fires are fitted with a flue spillage safety device (ODS).
If the fire shuts down during use for no apparent reason then several things may be
suspected, if a door or window has been opened creating a draught, then pilot disturbance is
the problem, and removal of the draught should resolve this.
The gas pressure reaching the fire must also be checked (again, recalls your installer to check
and rectify any problem).
The thermocouple connection into the back of the gas control valve may also have worked
loose during installation, simply get the installer to tighten.
If pilot disturbance is not the cause, then the ODS safety system may be in operation.
Switch the appliance OFF, check the flue and carry out any remedial work required.
Relight the fire and carry out a spillage test, DO NOT allow the appliance to be used if it
continues to fail a spillage test.
The aeration hole of the pilot must be carefully cleaned out on each annual service to ensure
continued function of the ODS.
The spillage monitoring system shall not be adjusted, modified, or put out of operation by the
installer.
Any spare parts fitted MUST be of a type supplied for the purpose by the appliance
manufacturer.
If the fire is not spilling, then further guidance should be sought, using the Troubleshooting
section as a guide.
SECTION 13: TESTING FOR SPILLAGE
Close all doors and windows to the room containing the appliance.
Let the fire run on HIGH for five minutes.
Take a smoke match, light it, and using a smoke match tube, hold it at the top edge of the
fire opening, 25mm down and 25mm in.
Run the smoke match across the opening, all the smoke should be drawn away up the flue.
Any smoke returning into the room indicates that spillage is occurring.
If the initial spillage test fails, run the fire for a further 10 minutes and repeat the test.
When the test has been completed satisfactorily, repeat with any extractor fans in the
premises running on the highest setting, and any communicating doors open.
Finally, repeat with all doors open.
DO NOT allow the fire to be used until the test is satisfactorily pass