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Gosford Plus

INSET LIVE FUEL-EFFECT GAS FIRES

Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions.

Hand these instructions to the owner following installation, they

must be retained for future reference.
Model No’s HOPC**MN2, HOPC**SN2, HOPC**TN2 & HOPC**RN2 are

for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B.

/ I.E.

** denotes variant of trim / fascia where applicable

Summary of Contents for Gosford Plus

Page 1: ...tructions Hand these instructions to the owner following installation they must be retained for future reference Model No s HOPC MN2 HOPC SN2 HOPC TN2 HOPC RN2 are for use on Natural Gas G20 at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G B I E denotes variant of trim fascia where applicable ...

Page 2: ...ol models 32 4 2 Removal of the piezo igniter manual control models 32 4 3 Removal of the control tap manual control models 33 4 4 Removal of the pilot assembly manual control models 33 4 5 Removal of the burner assembly slide control models 33 34 4 6 Removal of the battery igniter slide control models 34 4 7 Replacing the battery slide control models 34 4 8 Removing the oxy pilot assembly slide c...

Page 3: ...ot Type Copreci 21100 141 MC 21100 162 SC RC EFC Max Gross Heat Input 6 9 kW Min Gross Heat Input 4 2 kW Cold Pressure 20 0 mbar 1 0mbar Ignition Push Button Piezo MC models 1 5V Battery Generator SC models 9V Battery Generator RC EFC models Electrode Spark Gap 4 5mm Nominal Weight 18kg This appliance is manufactured by BFM Europe Ltd Trentham Lakes Stoke on Trent ST4 4TJ 3 ...

Page 4: ...ciency Declaration The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 1 2009 and the result is 66 The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by BSI The efficiency value may be used in the UK Governments Standard Assessment Procedure SAP for energy rating of dwellings ...

Page 5: ...stallation of Chimneys and flues 7 IS 813 1996 Domestic Gas Installation Republic of Ireland No purpose made additional ventilation is normally required for this appliance when installed in G B When Installing in I E please consult document I S 813 1996 Domestic Gas Installation which is issued by the National Standards Authority of Ireland If installing in Northern Ireland please consult local bu...

Page 6: ... 25mm of additional overhang over 150mm 1 5 FLUE CHIMNEY INSPECTION Before commencing installation a flue or chimney should be inspected to ensure that all the following conditions are satisfied 1 Check that the chimney flue only serves one fire place and is clear of any obstruction Any dampers or register plates must be removed or locked in the open position 2 Brick stone built chimneys or any ch...

Page 7: ...E The front opening of the fire place must be between 400 and 450 mm wide and between 550 and 570mm high If the opening exceeds these dimensions then a surround must be constructed from suitable non combustible material to produce a correct size opening Any surround must be suitably sealed to the fire place to prevent leakage See below in figure 1 When installing into a brick built chimney you mus...

Page 8: ...me figure 2 Opening Width mm Minimum Depth Required mm 400 minimum opening width 298 410 392 420 285 430 280 440 273 450 maximum opening width 269 For example if the appliance was to be fitted into a 400mm wide opening the depth required would be 298mm See figure 2 below for explanatory diagram Fig 2 8 Opening Width e g 400mm Depth Required e g 298mm minimum ...

Page 9: ...ted symmetrically about the fire opening and have a minimum width of 760mm and a minimum projection of 300mm forwards from the fire opening EFC models required an increased hearth projection of 320mm forwards of the fireplace opening 1 9 SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM This appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing spillage monitoring system in the form of an oxygen sensing pilot This is designed ...

Page 10: ... EFC models only 6 off 1 5V batteries RC EFC models only 1 off 9V battery RC models only 1 off 1 5V battery SC models only 1 off Guarantee card all models 2 2 INSTALLING THE FIRE BOX Establish which type of flue you are intending to install the fire in to 225 x 225mm 9 inch x 9 inch brick built chimneys of 3 metre minimum effective flue height 175mm 7 inch diameter lined brick or stone flue insula...

Page 11: ...amage and carefully lift the fire box into the fire opening then slide it back into position Check that the fire box flange fits flush to the sealing face of the fire surround or wall with no gaps present c Remove the four retaining screws securing the burner to the firebox The base of the burner unit can now be pulled forward allowing the burner to be removed from the fire box See figure 4 below ...

Page 12: ... operat ing cable must be removed The control lever operating cable can be seen running across the base of the fire below the burner To release the cable unscrew the cable securing screw located in the centre of the aluminium operating arm and release the front part of the operating arm thereby freeing the cable from the burner Not the securing screw is retained in the block to prevent it from bei...

Page 13: ... assembly fixing screws at either side of the firebox and the two fixing screws at the base of the fire see figure 7 below Carefully pull the base of the burner forwards The burner can now be removed from the appliance Fig 7 13 ...

Page 14: ...rotected from damage and carefully lift the fire box into the fire opening then slide it back into position Check that the fire box flange fits flush to the sealing face of the fire surround or wall with no gaps present j Remove the four retaining screws securing the burner to the firebox The base of the burner unit can now be pulled forward allowing the burner to be removed from the fire box See ...

Page 15: ...concealed pipe layouts Fig 10 Fig 11 Note Before breaking into the gas supply a tightness test should be carried out to establish that the existing pipework is sound Carefully withdraw the fire box from the opening to enable the gas supply and fire fixing to be completed IMPORTANT THE 45MM GROMMET SUPPLIED IN THE LOOSE ITEMS MUST BE USED TO SEAL THE GAS INLET POINT UTILISED ON THE FIREBOX FAILURE ...

Page 16: ...y on the protected surface of the hearth and reach into the fire opening Thread each of the cables vertically downwards through the pair of fixing eyes on the same side of the fire Thread the free end of the cables through the corresponding circular hole on each side of the lower rear of the fire Carefully slide the fire box back into the fire opening and pull both cables tight k Thread a tensioni...

Page 17: ...crews and check that the burner is correctly locked into position On slide control models refit the control cable To do this firstly locate the nipple on one end of the cable into recess in operating arm and then secure the front part of the operating arm back onto the rear of the operating arm with the retained screw This should not be overtightened Move the control lever fully downwards and chec...

Page 18: ...f the fire remove the manometer and refit the pressure test point screw Check the pressure test point screw for gas tightness with the appliance turned on using a suitable leak detection fluid or detector 2 4 GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE SLIDE CONTROL MODELS a Remove the pressure test point screw from the pressure test point and fit a manometer b Turn on the main gas supply and carry out a gas...

Page 19: ...rry out a gas tightness test c Light the fire see page 28 29 for full details of the operating method for the fire d Check that the gas pressure is 20 0 mbar 1 0mbar 8 0 in w g 0 4 in w g e Turn off the fire remove the manometer and refit the pressure test point screw Check the pressure test point screw for gas tightness with the appliance turned on using a suitable leak detection fluid or detecto...

Page 20: ...Make sure that the fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box Ensure that the fuelbed base fit fully down onto the fuel bed support and is not lodged on the burner See figure 14 below Fig 14 b Position the two halves of the front ceramic L H R H on the locating channel in the front ceramic ensuring it is located onto the lip on the burner front ceramic support See figure 15 below Fig 15 20 ...

Page 21: ...c rail as a guide for placement see figure 16 below Fig 16 d Select two of the large square coals two of the large random coals and arrange behind the front row of coals ensuring that flame paths as indicated below are not interupted place one of the small coals at each end of the second row see figure 17 below Fig 17 21 Square Square Square Random Random Random Random Square Square Flame Paths ...

Page 22: ...w of coals using the ribs in the fuelbed matrix as a guide for placement see figure 18 below Fig 18 f Select the remaining two large square coals and two random coals and position to fill the gaps at the rear of the fuel bed see figure 19 below Fig 19 22 Random Square Random Square Random Square Random Random Square ...

Page 23: ...king on the fire When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within a heavy duty poly thene bag clearly labelled as RCF waste This is not classified as hazardous waste and may be disposed of at a tipping site licensed for the disposal of industrial waste Protective clothing is not required when handling these arrticles but we do recommend you...

Page 24: ...s in the ashpan cover so that the infrared eye is flush with the front edge of the ashpan cover as shown below in figure 21 Check the operation of the handset as detailed in section 3 10 and adjust the position of the infrared eye if necessary Fig 21 24 Correct final position of the Infrared Eye Sensor ...

Page 25: ...rt cradle at the bottom R H side of the firebox burner assembly c The wire and connecting plug from the battery pack should then be connected into the supply wire running from the control board See fig 22 below Fig 22 d Replace the battery pack into its mounting cradle below the burner 3 4 FITTING THE TRIM a The trim is held in position on the fixing flange by magnets 3 5 FITTING THE FENDER a The ...

Page 26: ...en the control knob is released repeat the lighting sequence d Turn the control knob in the anti clockwise direction to the high position and the main burner will light e Turn the control knob clockwise to the low position and the gas input will be reduced to the minimum setting f Slightly depress the control knob and turn to the pilot position the main burner will go out but the pilot will remain...

Page 27: ...couple to heat up before releasing the lever apply one firm downwards push to ensure that the f s d valve is fully latched if the pilot goes out when the control lever is released repeat the lighting sequence c After lighting move control lever up to the high position and the main burner will light It is recommended that for the most efficient performance the fire is allowed to warm up for a few m...

Page 28: ...n burner The ignition cycle will take approximately 20 seconds c To reduce the level of heat input on the fire point the handset at the fire and press the small flame button An audible beep will be heard d To increase the level of heat input on the fire point the handset at the fire and press the large flame button An audible beep will be heard e To leave the fire in the standby mode pilot only ru...

Page 29: ...input on the fire press the large flame button on the trim switch An audible beep will be heard d To leave the fire in the standby mode pilot only running press the small round button on the trim switch An audible beep will be heard e To switch the appliance off completely press the Ignition Off button on the trim switch the fire will then switch off An audible beep will be heard Fig 24 WHEN TURNI...

Page 30: ...s occurring and the flue restrictor baffle has been fitted it should be removed and the test repeated after the fire has cooled See figure 25 below for details of how to remove and re fit the restrictor baffle d If spillage persists with the restrictor baffle removed the flue is not functioning correctly and a fault exists If after investigation the fault cannot be traced and rectified the fire mu...

Page 31: ...on disappear At this stage any minor adjustments to the coals should be made using suitable long handled tongs and taking care not to damage the coals Finally hand the Installation and Maintenance Instructions and the Users Instructions over to the customer and explain the operation of the fire Fig 26 31 Smoke match position 10mm below and inside the centre of the canopy Suitable smoke match holde...

Page 32: ... down dust sheets etc 4 1 2 Remove the trim Lift the fender and ash pan cover out of the way and put them in a safe location Remove the loose coals from the fuel bed and front ceramic rail Remove the front ceramic from the rail Unscrew the two pozi driv fixing screws which secure the burner heat shield and remove it from the fire 4 1 3 Isolate the gas supply and remove the inlet pipe from the appl...

Page 33: ...ible to replace the thermocouple separately because the thermocouple position is factory set to a tight tolerance Any replacement of parts on the pilot requires a complete new pilot assembly 4 4 1 Remove the burner assembly as in section 4 1 4 4 2 Unscrew and remove the thermocouple retaining nut from the end of the control tap and disconnect the ignition lead from the pilot electrode 4 4 3 Unscre...

Page 34: ...position Secure using the two screws into the side frame of the firebox and two screws into the base It is now necessary to refit the operating arm front section to the rear section reverse of procedure described above when this is completed move the control lever fully downwards and check that the left hand micro switch operates the igniter and that the control valve spindle is fully depressed Mo...

Page 35: ...w and remove the two pozi drive screws which secure the pilot assembly to the burner Remove the pilot 4 8 4 Re assemble in reverse order and carry out a gas tightness test 4 9 Replacing the Control Cable 4 9 1 The control lever operating cable can be seen running across the base of the fire below the burner To release the cable unscrew the cable securing screw located in the centre of the aluminiu...

Page 36: ...in the locking bush and tighten the screw sufficiently to retain the cable but still allowing it to slide for adjustment 4 9 6 It is now necessary to correctly tension the operating cable To do this first set the control lever to the horizontal central position this is the position which creates maximum tension in the operating cable Pull the free end of the operating cable through the operating a...

Page 37: ... the PCB assembly Push the base of the control panel fully into the fire and secure with the four screws Refit the gas supply pipe and carry out a gas tightness test Refit the burner heat shield then refit the coals referring to section 3 for the correct coal layout On RC models the infrared eye must be cable tied back to the self adhesive pad which will be situated on the hearth panel The fender ...

Page 38: ... 13 2 Remove the battery pack with care and then disconnect the battery lead at the white rectangular plug and socket 4 13 3 Replace in reverse order and check correct operation of the appliance NB The handset uses one LR61 9v and should be replaced by removing the cover on the rear of the handset ENSURE THE BATTERIES ARE CONNECTED TO THE CORRECT POLARITY POSITVE NEGATIVE 4 14 Removing the Trim Sw...

Page 39: ...t person such as a GAS SAFE registered gas installer TThe part numbers of the replaceable parts are as follows these are available from BFM Europe who may be contacted at the address shown on the rear cover Fuelbed base B 58690 Fuelbed front rails L H R H B 18730 Replacement coal set B 120680 Complete ceramic set B 120670 RC control board B 129140 RC battery cable B 106810 RC battery holder B 1068...

Page 40: ...ds Authority of Ireland Any purpose made ventilation should be checked periodically to ensure that it is free from obstruction If the chimney or flue has been previously used by appliances burning fuels other than gas they must be swept prior to the installation of this fire If this appliance is fitted directly on to a wall without the use of a fireplace or surround soft wall coverings such as wal...

Page 41: ...this appliance is serviced at least once a year by a GAS SAFE registered installer and that during the service the fire is removed from the fire opening and the chimney or flue visually checked for fallen debris or blockages which must be removed The chimney should also be checked to ensure clearance of flue products After installation or during servicing a spillage test must always be carried out...

Page 42: ...nlikely event of a failure of the igniter the fire can be lit as follows Depress the control knob and turn anti clockwise to the position marked pilot Hold in the control knob for a few seconds to allow the gas to reach the pilot Insert the tip of a lit taper in behind the front ceramic coals on the left hand side This will light the pilot flame When the pilot has lit continue to hold the control ...

Page 43: ...e In the unlikely event of a failure of the igniter firstly check the operation of the 1 5V battery and if necessary replace with a AA size alkaline battery It is important that only an alkaline battery is used otherwise premature battery failure and leakage may result If the appliance still fails to light the fire can be lit as follows Depress the control lever fully downwards to the position mar...

Page 44: ...ance the fire is allowed to warm up for a few minutes with the input set to high b To reduce the level of heat input on the fire point the handset at the fire and press the small flame button once An audible beep will be heard and the heat input level will reduce to the low setting 4 2kW Press and continually hold the small flame button and the fire will reduce incrementally to the low setting 4 2...

Page 45: ...button can now be released After a few seconds an audible clicking can be heard and then the fire will light the pilot and then light the main burner The ignition cycle will take approximately 20 seconds It is recommended that for the most efficient performance the fire is allowed to warm up for a few minutes with the input set to high b To reduce the level of heat input on the fire press the smal...

Page 46: ...witch off An audible beep will be heard Fig 2 WARNING If the fire goes out for any reason or is turned off and it is necessary to re light the fire it is important to allow the fire to cool for 3 minutes before attempting to re light it 46 Ignition Off Button Standby Button Large Flame Button Small Flame Button ...

Page 47: ...off switch on the control panel b To turn the product off firstly remove the ashpan from the fire c Press and hold the emergency shut off switch until the fire shuts down The process may take up to sixty seconds to complete see figure 3 below d When the fire has shut down release the emergency shut off switch e The appliance will now remain in the off position until activated by the remote handset...

Page 48: ... holder is located on the right hand side side of the burner unit at the bottom c Unscrew the retaining cap remove and replace the battery then replace the retaining cap 5 9 SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM All models regardless of control type are fitted with a spillage monitoring system which shuts down the fire if the evacuation of combustion products from the fire is affected by a partially or fully...

Page 49: ...at surface The fender that was supplied with the fire is laquered to protect the finish and therefore must only be cleaned using a clean damp cloth Abrasive cleaners chemical cleaning agents or any type of polish must never be used as damage to the finish may result CLEANING THE FUEL BED We do not recommend cleaning of coals or fuelbed components as these are fragile and damage may result None of ...

Page 50: ... fuelbed base is located centrally in the fire box Ensure that the fuelbed base fit fully down onto the fuel bed support and is not lodged on the burner See figure 4 below Fig 4 b Position the two halves of the front ceramic L H R H on the locating channel in the front ceramic ensuring it is located onto the lip on the burner front ceramic support See fig 5 below Fig 5 50 ...

Page 51: ...mic rail as a guide for placement see figure 6 below Fig 6 d Select two of the large square coals two of the large random coals and arrange behind the front row of coals ensuring that flame paths as indicated below are not interupted place one of the small coals at each end of the second row see figure 7 below Fig 7 51 Square Square Square Random Random Random Random Square Square Flame Paths ...

Page 52: ...row of coals using the ribs in the fuelbed matrix as a guide for placement see figure 8 below Fig 8 f Select the remaining two large square coals and two random coals and position to fill the gaps at the rear of the fuel bed see figure 9 below Fig 9 52 Random Square Random Square Random Square Random Random Square ...

Page 53: ...re When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within a heavy duty poly thene bag clearly labelled as RCF waste This is not classified as hazardous waste and may be disposed of at a tipping site licensed for the disposal of industrial waste Protective clothing is not required when handling these arrticles but we do recommend you follow the no...

Page 54: ... accuracy of illustrations and descriptions contained in this book cannot be guaranteed Part No B 158770 Issue 2 BFM Europe Ltd Trentham Lakes Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www bfm europe com Telephone General Enquiries 01782 339000 Telephone Service 0844 7700169 ...

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