INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Preliminary Notes Before Installation
This appliance is a high efficiency, flueless, flame effect gas fire. It provides
radiant and convected warmth both efficiently and safely utilising the latest
type catalytic convertor burner technology.
The appliance incorporates a combustion monitoring system (Oxygen
Depletion System). It must not be adjusted or put out of operation. If replaced
then manufacturers original parts must be used.
The appliance is designed to fit various types of situations as listed in the
Installation Requirements.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force and only
used in a sufficiently ventilated space. A minimum of 100cm
2
(15.5in
2
) pur-
pose provided ventilation is required for this appliance. An openable window
or louvre is also required. This appliance is factory set for operation on the gas
type, and at the pressure stated on the appliance data plate.
The room size should be a minimum of 23m
3
(812ft
3
) to allow adequate circu-
lation of air and ensure the correct operation of the fire. This volume may
include adjacent spaces but these spaces must not be separated by a door. In
order to convert from cubic feet (ft
3
) to cubic metres (m
3
) divide the room vol-
ume (in ft
3
) by 35.3. This appliance is intended as a secondary source of heat
only and should not be used in a room without some form of background heat-
ing present.
The appliance must not be installed in a bedroom, bathroom or any sleeping
area. The appliance does not require a flue system of any type as the catalytic
converter cleans the flue products to provide a complete combustion system,
which is intrinsically safe.
The appliance must be installed by a competent
[1]
person in accordance with
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
On initial lightup of a new appliance, the ‘newness’ will burn off within the first
few hours of operation. During this period some smoke may be emitted from
outlet grille, this should be no cause for concern. Accordingly, the room
should be well ventilated with all windows and doors open during this period.
Read all these instructions before commencing installation.
Manufactured by :
Focal Point Fires plc.
Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT
Tel: 01202 588 638 Fax: 01202 588 639
www.ekofires.co.uk
e-mail: sales@ekofires.co.uk
[1] GB - Gas Safe
TM
registered operatives (Northern Ireland only- CORGI registered operatives) are the only class of person considered as competent by the HSE under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
Regulations 1998.
©
2009 Focal Point Fires plc.
