URBAN FIRES UF950RCS User manual

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Installation and User Manual
UF950RCSSIGNATURE Remote Control Outdoor Gas Fireplace burner GB/IE edition
Important: Read these instruction carefully before commencing installation or use.
The remote handset is not weatherproof, it must be kept dry when not in use to maintain the
warranty. BATTERIES NOT SUPPLIED.
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with;
• This installation instruction booklet
• Local gas installation regulations and The Rules in Force
• BS 5440-1
• BS 5871-1:2005, BS 5871-3:2005 & BS 6891
• Any other relevant statutory regulations.
• Must be installed by a Registered Installer
• Converting this appliance for use with G31 Propane (LPG) must be done by a Registered Installer
•This appliance is for use on Natural Gas(G20) at a supply pressure of 20mbar or Propane(G31)
at a supply pressure of 37mbar and Butane (G30) at 28-30mBar
•In IE, consult document I.S. 813:1996 Domestic Gas Installation.
•DO NOT JETWASH THIS PRODUCT
Urban Fires limited
A50, 8 Kew Bridge Road
London TW8 0FD
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]

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WARNING:
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures,
burns and clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the
appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung from the appliance, or
placed on or near the appliance.
Installation of appliances fitted to fixed gas supply systems and servicing/repair of all
such appliances must be carried out by a qualified service person.
Outside gas burners require ventilation from beneath and suitable drainage.
These services are built into Urban Fires fireboxes, firetables and firepits but site
contractors must be aware that suitable ventilation to, and drainage from, any
masonry construction is required to prevent pooling of water within the enclosure
to avoid any build-up of condensation which may affect the electronics and which
will in turn invalidate the warranty. If in doubt, create a fall towards the drainage
point. Masonry should always be built with a DPC.
A qualified service person should inspect and service this product at least annually.
Contact Urban Fires for service on UK mainland or Ireland:
UK Mainland (Call Max) 07904 334619
Ireland (Call Norman)
Ireland (Call Norman)
North ([phone]
South ([phone]
Regular cleaning may be required in order to keep the control compartment, burners,
pilot and circulating air passageways free & clean from garden debris.
This gas fireplace is for outdoor use only.

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Contents
1.0 Product description....... 4
1.1 Product dimensions....... 4
1.2 Technical Data....... 5
2.0 Power Supply........ 6
2.1 Batteries....... 6
2.2 Normal Power Source...... 6
3.0 Creating the cutout....... 7
3.1 Burner cutout dimensions...... 7
3.2 Clearances to Combustibles...... 8
3.4 User Protection....... 8
4.0 Wall cladding around fire...... 8
5.0 Minimum installation height...... 8
6.0 Types of Installation....... 9
7.0 Corner Installations....... 10
8.0 Laying the Gas Supply....... 11
9.0 Connecting the supply to the burner.... 11
10.0 Fixing the burner into the fireplace..... 11
11.0 Connecting the Switch Panel..... 12
12.0 Testing of the power switch/ignition... 12
13.0 Placement of ceramic fire media..... 12
14.0 User Instructions....... 13/14/15
including pairing of the remote handset
15.0 Maintenance and Cleaning...... 16
16.0 Fault finding........ 17
17.0 Burner Replacement Parts...... 18
18.0 Control Box replacement parts..... 19
19.0 LPG conversion instructions...... 20/21
NOTE
This appliance is factory-set for use on Natural Gas (NG) in the UK & Ireland (G20).
If LPG conversion is required (Page 20) it should be undertaken before the burner
is placed into a masonry enclosure, fi repit or fi retable.
Installation of the LPG kit should only be undertaken by a qualifi ed person.

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1.0 Product Description:
The UF950RCSSignature gas fireplaces are designed for outdoor use only. This appliance requires no flue
and must be permanently installed into an incombustible masonry cavity, firebox, firepit or firetable (see
www.urbanfires.co.uk).
The fire is operated by a remote handset. The handset controls a series of electronic circuits to operate (1)
the ignition sequence, (2) up/down control of flame height and (3) to turn OFF the appliance.
The Data Label, containing all technical information such as serial number, gas type, Injector marking, etc,
can be found attached to the control box under the burner.
UF950RCSproduct dimensions: (mm).

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1.2 Technical Data:
Please note that this appliance is for decorative purposes. You cannot cook on this appliance.

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2.0 Power Supply for ignition:
This appliance should only be operated by the 6v transformer supplied, from a 240v supply.
In an emergency, such as a power or transformer failure, 4 x AA size batteries can be used for ignition.
These can be located into the Receiver Unit inside the control box under the IP-rated cover but MUST
NOT be used at the same time as transformer power.
2.1 Installing Batteries:
To install batteries, the complete burner assembly must be lifted out from its housing (i.e firebox, firetable,
etc). The gas supply is connected via a flexible supply hose. Remove the control lid cover to gain access to
the Receiver Unit pictured above. To remove the cover of the Receiver Unit itself pull the cover back. Ensure
the batteries are placed in the correct orientation. Disconnect the transformer.
Once batteries have been placed inside, replace the cover and seal the IP-rated Control Box assembly
2.2 Normal Power Source: (Supplied transformer)
To connect the UF950RCSto 240v mains electricity
instead of using batteries for ignition, you should do so
using the transformer supplied.
Route the transformer cable through the side of the
housing via one of the bungs supplied to protect
against moisture damage. The bung will need to be
punctured to enable this. Remove the batteries and
connect the transformer to the fire by plugging the
connector of the transformer into the Receiver Unit.
Use some silicon to seal the bung where the cable
passes through the bung.
The transformer will require a 240v supply and a standard 3-pin socket and MUST BE contained
within a suitable IP-rated waterproof enclosure. (Not supplied).
Here are details of a suitable enclosure:
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GWBX645.html
You will need the following components:
- GWBX645 150 x 110 x 140mm IP56 Moulded Box
- EK241B 13mm Nylon Compression Gland Black for Cable 5-7mm
- EK79B 13mm Nylon Lock Ring - Black

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3.0 Creating a cutout for masonry, a firepit or a firetable top:
The dimensioned drawing below shows the size of opening that MUST BE created to install
the standard UF950RCSunit safely into masonry.
Larger, made-to-measure burner trays can be provided by Urban Fires.
Fireboxes supplied by Urban Fires will be made with a suitable burner tray and rebated cutout.
3.1 Burner cut-out dimensions:
The objective is to provide a 10mm rebate to support the burner around its periphery.
The overall height of the space below the burner location must be at least 250mm.
The burner space should have an overall height of 270mm (from the top surface) to allow for
gas/240v connections beneath.

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3.2 Clearances to Combustibles:
Minimum clearance distance between a combustible ceiling and the firebox or burner must be no less than
2000mm
WARNING: Under no circumstances should any object such as people, pets, furniture, clothing etc be closer
than 1000mm in front of the fireplace.
4.0 Wall cladding around fire:
4.1 The temperature of the wall directly above the heater does get hot and hence may discolour certain exte-
rior paint finishes.
4.2 Some exhaust stains may also become visible directly above the fire due to exhaust of products of
combustion. In this mainly unlikely event, stains can be cleaned off with water, detergent and a brush. LPG
operation is more likely to stain due to the comosition of the gas itself.
5.0 Minimum installation height:
The UF950RC outdoor gas burner assembly has ventilation gaps at the top and bottom. These must not be
blocked, so ensure there is a gap of at least 30mm between the base of the top surface and anything below.

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6.0 Types of Installation:
This appliance shall only be used in an above ground open-air situation with natural ventilation, without
stagnant areas, where any gas leakage or products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and/or
natural convection.
Certain materials or items, when placed under or near the appliance, will be subjected to radiant heat and
could become damaged. The following installation diagrams are Urban Fires recommendations. Please
check with your local authority for any alternative building standards. Typically an outdoor space is not
enclosed, but any enclosure in which the appliance is used should comply with one of the following:
6.1 An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent opening at ground level and no over-
head cover (below).
6.3 Rectangular areas have been used in the above diagrams for illustrative purposes; the same principles
apply to any other shaped area. In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total wall area should be and
remain open and unrestricted in use.
6.2 Within a partial enclosure (below) that includes an
overhead cover and more than two walls, the following
should apply:
(1) At least 25% of the total wall area is
completely open AND
(2) at least 30% of the remaining wall area is
open and unrestricted

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7.0 Corner Installations:
7.1 If a cavity (fireplace opening) is to be created in a corner, the following drawings give the minimum sized
interior wall dimensions possible.
7.2 Allowances should be made for cladding the internal sides of the cavity.
7.3 Dimensions of the cavity in this diagram represent the internal size only.
7.4 Minimum clearance distance between adjacent wall and burner should be not less than 270mm.