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Ecotech (Low Input) Issue 1.2 28/06/01

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Appliance Data:
Model

:

16" Ecotech burner

Type of Gas

:

Natural gas (G20) Cat.I2H

Propane gas (G31) Cat. I3P

Injector size

:

7 x 0.80mm multihole

7 x 0.53mm multihole

Gross heat input (High setting)

:

6.9 kW (23,500Btu/h)

6.9kW (23,500Btu/h)

Gross heat input (Low setting)

:

4.4kW (15,000Btu/h)

3.5kW (12,000Btu/h)

Supply pressure

:

20mbar (8in.w.g.)

37mbar (14.8in.w.g.)

Appliance test point pressure (cold) :

19.0mbar (±1.0mbar)

36.5mbar

Minimum flue diameter

:

175mm (7in.)

175mm (7in.)

Minimum effective height of chimney:

3m (10ft.)

3m (10ft.)

Ignition

:

Piezo

Piezo

Spark gap

:

3.0mm min., 4.5mm max.

3.0mm min., 4.5mm max.

Dimensions

:

To fit into a standard

To fit a standard

16" chairbrick

16" chairbrick

Shipping weight

:

13kg

13kg

Country of destination

:

United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland

This appliance has been assessed by a Government appointed Notified Body and shown to
meet the 'Essential Requirements' of the European Gas Appliance Directive.
The Directive lays down requirements for the safety of the appliance, together with its design,
construction, and use of materials. It also requires the production process to be covered by an
approved and monitored system of quality assurance.

Mandatory requirements

Straxgas fires must be installed with due regard to the following 

mandatory

 regulations:

The relevant British Standard installation specifications and codes of practice, and Building
Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment, and Building Standards (Scotland)
Consolidated Regulations issued by the Scottish Development Board.
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
Failure to install this appliance correctly could lead to prosecution and render the guarantee
invalid.

Attention is drawn to the latest edition of the following standards:
BS1251, Specifications of open fireplace components.
BS5440, Part 1, Specification for installation of flues.
BS5440, Part 2, Specification for installation of ventilation for gas appliances.
BS5482, Part 2, LPG, installations in permanent dwellings.
BS5871, Part 3, Installation of decorative fuel effect gas appliances.
BS6891, Specification of low pressure gas pipework
BS8303, Replacing CP403.

This Straxgas appliance is intended for decorative purposes and must only be installed by a
competent person (e.g. a C.O.R.G.I. member) in accordance with these installation instructions.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force, and used only in a
sufficiently ventilated space. Consult these instructions before installation and use of this
appliance.

Additional purpose made air ventilation is not normally required.

Ventilation must be provided in accordance with the rules in force.

Before installation

Ensure that the local distribution conditions (identification of the type of gas and pressure) and
the adjustment of the appliance are compatible. Refer to the burner data badge plate.

INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

STRAXGAS 16" ECOTECH BURNER

(To be left with the appliance)

Division of Legge Fabheat Ltd.

Longfield Road, Leamington Spa, Warks. CV31 1XB
Tel. (01926) 882233   Fax. (01926) 450846   Email: info@straxgas.co.uk

Registered in England No 500091

GB

IE & Northern Ireland

Summary of Contents for 16 Ecotech

Page 1: ... Consolidated Regulations issued by the Scottish Development Board Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations Failure to install this appliance correctly could lead to prosecution and render the guarantee invalid Attention is drawn to the latest edition of the following standards BS1251 Specifications of open fireplace components BS5440 Part 1 Specification for installation of flues BS5440 Part 2...

Page 2: ...ce with BS 5440 Part 1 Clearances If a shelf is to be fitted above the fire perhaps as part of a surround it must be positioned a minimum of 1m 39in above the top of the hearth and project no more than 200mm 8in from the front plane of the opening Combustible material such as wood may be fitted to within 100mm 4in of either side of the opening so long as it projects no more than 100mm 4in from the...

Page 3: ...s burner should be located as shown in Fig 3 Locate the burner centrally in the opening Securely anchor the burner in the correct position using the screws and plastic plugs supplied holes are provided in the front feet of the burner for this purpose Assembly 1 Connect the gas supply to the inlet elbow 2 The ceramic components are fragile and should be handled with care Refer to Figs 4 and 5 for p...

Page 4: ... control 2 Turn knob anticlockwise until a click is heard The knob will stop at the ignition position and a spark should be seen at the tip of the ignition probe At the same time the pilot flame should light KEEP THE KNOB PRESSED IN FOR 10 SECONDS If the pilot should fail to light turn the control knob clockwise to the off position wait 3 minutes and repeat the procedure 3 When the pilot flame is ...

Page 5: ...ppliance is fitted with an oxygen depletion sensor incorporated into the pilot body Should the fire repeatedly extinguish itself the cause should be sought and remedied as this may indicate spillage into the room of combustion products 4 Indicate the tie on warning label which the customer must remove and read 5 Advise the user that any smell given off by the appliance will clear away after a litt...

Page 6: ...y by isolation cock 2 Lift off the front fret and remove the coals and ceramic blocks 3 Remove 2 screws holding burner to hearth 4 Undo multidirectional gas connection 5 Remove burner from fireplace 6 Pull off control knob 7 Remove the 2 screws securing the Data Badge plate and remove the plate 8 Disconnect ignition lead to the igniter unit 9 Disconnect all 3 gas connections to gas valve as well a...

Page 7: ...burner 4 Pull off connector on the base of the igniter probe 5 Remove 2 screws on the burner and remove ignition unit complete 6 Fit new pilot assembly and reassemble in reverse order 7 Turn on the gas supply and check for soundness 8 Check operation of ignition system NOTE No liability can be accepted unless this product has been installed and operated strictly in accordance with these manufactur...

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