DGF Fabrications Renaissance 16", User, Installation & Servicing Instructions

Page 1: ...sure of 20mbar Or LPG PROPANE G31 at a supply pressure of 37 mbar They are supplied as CAT I2H in case of NG and CAT I3P in case of LPG designated category of appliances This leaflet has been prepared to help you install and service your gas fire This leaflet has been prepared to help you install and service your gas fire Please read the instructions carefully before you begin installing this fire...

Page 2: ...e Dunbrik Mini Clearflow flue block system employing M set starter bricks are ideal see diag 16 18 Insets The 16 18 Inset fires are only suitable for installation into either Hotboxes supplied by DGF Fabrications or into existing solid fuel burning fireplaces where components to BS 1251 Open fireplace Components are used See diagram for typical chairbrick design APPROVALS RECOMMENDATIONS The appli...

Page 3: ...llation of low pressure gas pipe work of up to 28mm R1 in domestic premises 2 nd family gases BS 8303 Installation of domestic heating and cooking appliances burning solid mineral fuels BS 1251 Specification for open fireplace components This installation booklet must not be taken as overriding statutory requirements FRONT AND FRETS SUITABLE FOR ALL FIRES The Renaiss ance range of applianc es can ...

Page 4: ...Class I 16 Class II Overall width A 505 555 655 470 Overall height B 585 585 585 585 Overall depth E 215 215 215 140 Specific Dimensions Fig 3 Model C D E F G H 16 Hotbox 405 555 215 100 285 60 18 Hotbox 455 555 215 100 335 60 22 Hotbox 555 555 215 100 555 60 16 Multiflue 330 555 140 100 265 ...

Page 5: ...r assembly on appliance base SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS The fire must be installed in either a A specially prepared non combustible builders opening with a chimney free from obstruction and conforming to Fig no 2 Or b A non combustible fire resistant fireplace with chimney free from obstruction and conforming to the current Building Regulations Make good as appropriate to leave and opening with dimensi...

Page 6: ... into the room into which they are to be installed when installed in Great Britain If the appliance is installed in IRELAND a minimal cross sectional area of 100mm 2 is required INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE Hearth clearances A non combustible hearth with a minimum thickness of 12 5mm and having a perimeter of 50mm above floor level is required to discourage placing carpets or combustible materials clo...

Page 7: ...cess through the outer casing of the appliance is through the rear or side access holes The gas supply pipe should be positioned within the fireplace as shown in fig No 21 A separate hole is made through the fibre and the tube passed through The tube must be sealed around the hole using suitable silicon mastic flexible fire cement or other approved method The box is repositioned within the firepla...

Page 8: ...rall dimensions CLASS I APPLICATIONS Tapered openings fitted with chairbrick These are tapered firebricks which were originally designed for solid fuel and may require the spacer box to be fitted if the depth of the opening is not sufficient Dunbrik M set starter brick 450 220 Dunbrik M set starter brick 450 220 Fig 7 The Renaissance Class I Hotbox will fit only the larger starter block such as Du...

Page 9: ...ot less than 210 mm for the appliance to be fitted without the spacer box Fig 9 210 160 If the depth of the fire opening with the chairbrick in position is between 210 mm and 160 mm then the spacer box must be fitted or the chairbrick removed Fig 10 Min 190 With the chairbrick removed then the minimum depth of the fireplace opening must be not less than 190 mm for the appliance to be fitted withou...

Page 10: ...ot be less than 140 mm if no spacer frame is to be used and 90mm if the spacer frame is used Class II without spacer frame Minimum 325 mm Minimum 140 Fig 14 Opening width min 406 max 450 Min depth 140 Opening height min 560 max 575 The height of the starter block opening must be not less than 560 mm and not more than 575 mm from the top of the hearth to the undersideof the opening Fig 15 Minimum w...

Page 11: ... be clamped to the fireplace surround reposition box fit clamps in position and screw to wall Fig No 18 Fig 18 Position the spacer box central to the fireplace opening Using the four angle brackets provided position the brackets so as to clamp the spacer box to the fireplace surround Mark through the hole in the bracket into the inner skin of the flue box and drill for self tapping screws Remove t...

Page 12: ...t the heads of the screws are not protruding above the countersunk holes Fitting the Brass Trim After the appliance has been commissioned and spillage tested the final operation is to clip the decorative brass trim onto the outer trim of the Hotbox Gently slide the two sidepieces into position Using the inner return edge of the brass trim to clip over the inner edge of the Hotbox trim The top piec...

Page 13: ...THE COALS in tight but leave air gaps between the coals to allow flames to pass through the coal build Note Coal laying procedure is shown for the 16 Renaissance Hotbox Inset All other models should be laid in a similar fashion but allowing for the extra coals in each row to be accommodated on the wider models See table above The coals should be laid as detailed in Fig nos 22 25 ensure that no coa...

Page 14: ...osite way to the front row in order to maintain a random coal effect 2nd ROW Fig 23 The third row of coals is placed behind the 2 nd row being supported by the base board and resting in the v formed by the 2 nd row of coals Again the coals are laid at an angle to the previous row with the edges angled up as shown 3RD ROW Fig 24 The 4 th row of coals is placed in the v behind the 3 rd row of coals ...

Page 15: ...mum flow adjusting screws and a pressure test point If the main burner or pilot goes out for any reason DO NOT attempt to relight the pilot for three minutes Remove the control valve cover by pulling it forward fig no 26 Slacken and remove the pressure test point sealing screw and connect a suitable gauge P I L O T OFF Remove control cover by pulling forward Fig 26 Pressure test point Fig 27 Contr...

Page 16: ...OMBUSTION PRODUCTS It is IMPORTANT that before the appliance is handed over to the user a full check for clearance of combustion products is carried out with the appliance running at the full on position Ensure that all doors and windows of the room are closed Remove the ash pan cover and light the fire as previously described Replace the ash pan cover and leave the fire on maximum gas rate for te...

Page 17: ...gineer should replace any damaged or broken coals as necessary Before commencing any work isolate the gas supply to the fire After any work ALWAYS TEST FOR GAS SOUNDNESS SERVICING PROCEDURE Ensure that the fire is switched OFF and is cold before servicing commences Isolate the gas supply to the appliance Carefully remove all coals from the fire and inspect for damage remove the fire front and coal...

Page 18: ...el 22 Model Burner RMB 16 RMB 18 RMB 22 Burner injector RBI 16 RBI 18 RBI 22 Base board RBB 16 RBB 18 RBB 22 Coal pack RCP 16 RCP 18 RCP 22 Ancillary Components All models Description Part number Pilot burner assembly RPB 01 Control valve RCV 01 Control valve knob RCK 01 Control valve cover RCC 01 Burner insulating strip RIS 01 Users manual RUM 01 Installation manual RIM 01 ...

Page 19: ...t When the knob is released the pilot should remain alight If the pilot fails to remain alight repeat the procedure but hold the knob in longer to allow the pilot to establish If however you are experiencing difficulty in lighting the pilot then the pilot can be lit manually by the use of a long lighted spill Place the lighted spill in the area of the pilot turn the knob to the pilot position and ...

Page 20: ...nd Cold If the fire has a back box the brassware on the fire may be cleaned using an appropriate metal polish care should be taken not to let the metal polish come into contact with the paintwork as metal polished steel wool solvent and vitreous enamel cleaners will harm the paintwork The flame effect of the fire may deposit some soot onto the coals whilst light powdery deposits are acceptable lar...

Page 21: ...ed annually to ensure continuing clearance of combustion products Disposal of packaging Polythene bags used in the packaging of this appliance are a potential hazard to babies and young children and must be disposed of IMMEDIATELY Country of Destination These fires are made in Darlington and there destinations are distributed throughout England Ireland Scotland Wales Isle of Wight and Spain GB IE ...