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Wonderfire 963 Installer And Owner Manual

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5140182

/02

GDC Group Ltd. 2012

Model 963

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Fitted with the

Bauhaus

fascia.

(G.C. Number

32-032-92

)

INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE

Please keep me in a safe place for future use.

We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be

installed, operated and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is

required, our Wonderfire Premier Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.

Telephone 0844 879 35 88 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).

In the Republic of Ireland Telephone 01 842 8222 .

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5140182 /02 © gdc group ltd. 2012 model 963 inset live fuel effect gas fire fitted with the bauhaus fascia. (g.C. Number 32-032-92 ) installer and owner guide please keep me in a safe place for future use. We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed, op...
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© gdc group ltd. 2012. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying), stored in any medium by electronic means (including in any retrieval system or database) or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanica...
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Safety first. Wonderfire premier fires are ce approved and designed to meet the appropriate british standards and safety marks. Quality and excellence. All wonderfire premier fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufactured under a bs en iso 9001 quality...
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Contents section heading page installer guide 4 - 44 owner guide 45 - 63 1. Image 7 2. Safety and unpacking 8 3. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 9 3.1 general information. 9 3.2 efficiency. 10 3.3 nox 10 4. General installation requirements 11 4.1 regulations, standards and law. 11 4.2 ventilatio...
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Contents (continued) section heading page 10. Convection box installation 27 10.1 method 1- front fixing to fireplace surround. 27 10.2 method 2 - cable retention. 27 10.3 floor sealing. 29 10.4 sealing convection box holes. 29 11. Burner and supply pipe installation 30 11.1 burner and supply pipe i...
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2. Safety and unpacking installer before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling. - the approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: heat engine firefront and ash pan fascia combined weight 11.28 4.51 7.53 23...
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3. Appliance data, efficiency and no x 3.1 general information. Under no circumstances is this fire to be converted to lpg. An lpg conversion kit does not exist for this gas fire. The appliance information label is located on a ‘swing out’ plate at the base of the fire. On fires that are already ins...
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3.2 efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in bs 7977 - 1 and the result is as below: model efficiency % (gross) efficiency % (net) 963 80 89 the gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The test data from which it has been...
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4. General installation requirements 4.1 regulations, standards and law. The installation must be in accordance with these instructions. For the user’s protection, in the united kingdom it is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current edition of...
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4.2 ventilation requirements. Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation requirements of this appliance. In gb reference should be made to bs 5871 part 2 and in ie reference should be made to the current edition of is 813 “domestic gas installations” which makes...
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4.7 fireplace preparation. 4.7.1 if the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. 4.7.2 the fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that the convection box can be installed without it rocking and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom...
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4.9 fireplace clearances. 4.9.1 the minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is detailed below. • for a shelf up to 150mm deep: minimum height = 700mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm: 700mm + 12.5mm for every 2...
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4.9.2 the minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to a corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the appliance is shown in figure 4. A 10mm access clearance from a non-combustible surface is necessary at th...
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4.10 installation options. In the united kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 4.10.1 conventional fireplace and hearth. To a fireplace complete with hearth as shown in figure 5. Chair brick removal may not be required providing at least 50mm clearance i...
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4.10.2 metal flue box and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a fireplace incorporating a twin wall metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of bs 715 and with a flue conforming to bs en 1856 part 1. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to tho...
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© gdc group ltd. 2012 page 18 4.10.3 precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to bs1289 or bs en 1858 with dimensions as in figure 7. Bs 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insu...
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4.11 flues. 1. Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as follows: it should be noted that, as with many appliances, sharp bends or horizontal runs in metal flues at the top of the system can be a cause of problems in these types of installation. - 225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue. - single w...
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5. Pack contents the items required for this appliance are packed in sections. Pack 1 - fire unit contains: 1 heat engine. 1 hood 1 loose parts pack including: - 1 grommet for rear of convection box. 2 strips of floor sealing tape. 6 fibre / wooden plugs. 4 wood screws. 2 fire retaining cables. 2 ca...
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6. Fireplace check 6.1 soundness for appliance attachment. Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: - 1) by fixing to the fireplace front surround. 2) using concealed fire retaining cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing to the fireplace ...
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Observe where possible, upstairs rooms and loft spaces for signs of escaping smoke indicating a defective flue. If there is not a definite flow, warm the flue for a few minutes and repeat the smoke pellet test. If there is still no definite flow the flue may need remedial work – do not fit the appli...
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8. Gas supply connection concealed supply pipe connection. If a concealed connection from inside the fireplace is required then, before the appliance is fitted into the fireplace it will be necessary to extend the supply line so that it will project through the hole in the back of the convection box...
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5. It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convection box (see figure 15). 9.2 fitting the foam seal. There is a length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire. This will need to be fitted to the rear of the convection box ...
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9.3 the flue restrictor. This appliance is fitted with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught is excessive. The flue restrictor can be adjusted from the front of the fire so there is no need to remove the fire from the fireplace for adjustment to be made. Generally we recommend the restric...
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10. Convection box installation 10.1 method 1- front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre / wooden plugs and wood screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2. Place the convection box centrally in the firepla...
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Fireplace to ensure that the appliance finishes centrally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables. 3. Insert a fibre / wooden plug into each hole. Use the fibre / wooden plugs supplied with this appliance - never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre / wooden plugs supplied. Screw the ...
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9. Insert a fibre / wooden plug into each hole. Use the fibre / wooden plugs supplied with this appliance - never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre / wooden plugs supplied. Fit a wood screw in each plug and tighten. Always screw the base into position before applying tension to the cables. This...
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© gdc group ltd. 2012 page 30 11. Burner and supply pipe installation 11.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Fit the burner unit to the convection box with two screws (see figure 14). 2. Align the hole near the bottom of the control linking bar with that in the control pivot bracket. Join them...
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11.3 inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 3 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point. The test point is on the inlet ‘t’ connector (see figure ...
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14. Spillage and flame supervision checks 14.1 check for spillage. Important: only use the smoke match tube supplied with the fire. Do not use other smoke match tubes. 1. Open the isolating valve on the inlet ‘t’ connector. Test around the sealing cap and pressure test point for gas soundness with a...
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7. If the above test is satisfactory, open all internal connecting doors, hatches, etc., in the room. Keep all doors and windows that open to the outside of the building closed. Recheck for spillage as above. If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the appliance or a connecting room, ch...
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15. Fitting the heat baffle 1. The fire is supplied with a heat baffle. Locate the heat baffle to the top of the fire as shown in figure 27. 16. Fitting the fascia 1. Locate the hanging brackets on the rear of the fascia onto the support bar at the top of the fire (see figure 28). © gdc group ltd. 2...
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2. Secure the bottom of the fascia unit to the convection box with two m4 x 25mm screws and washers (see figure 29). 17. Firefront casting installation 1. The assembly instructions are contained in the fascia pack. 2. Place the firefront casting centrally on the hearth in front of the fascia. 3. Pla...
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18.2 lighting the burner. 1. Make sure the slider knob is at the ‘off’ position. 2. Slide the knob to the bottom (ignition) position marked . Retain in this position to ignite the pilot. The burner should ignite at its lowest setting within 4 seconds of the pilot igniting. Keep at this position for ...
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19. Final review 1. Complete the information in the warranty and service section of the owner guide (see last pages of the owner guide). 2. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. 3. Advise the customer how to operate the fire. 4. Explain to the customer tha...
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20. Servicing & parts replacement - always turn off the gas supply and allow to cool completely before commencing any servicing (the appliance inlet “t” connector incorporates an isolating valve). - it is recommended that, at least once a year, the appliance is disconnected and the fireplace opening...
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20.1 checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set. It is important to ensure that the aeration setting is correct (see figure 31) . 2. To adjust the aeration setting loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the desired position and ...
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20.4 to remove the fascia. 1. Remove the firefront casting and the front cover casting. 2. Remove the two screws and washers securing the bottom of the fascia to the sides of the convection box. 3. Carefully lift the fascia upward to clear the upper support bracket on the convection box (see figure ...
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7. Replace in the reverse order (when fitting the screw that connects the control slider to the burner use a screwdriver - do not leave as finger tight only). 20.7 to replace the control slide knob. 1. Remove the fascia (see section 20.4) 2. Detach the control slide knob by removing two screws. 3. R...
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20.10 to remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 20.6). 2. Detach the pilot pipe from the pilot unit. 3. Detach the thermocouple from the interrupter block by unscrewing the thermocouple nut. 4. Detach the electrode lead from the underside of the electrode tab. 5. Remove the tw...
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Must have a constant working temperature of at least 80°c). When refitting, make sure that the tap spindle is in the correct relationship relative to the control pivot bracket. Rotate the pivot bracket fully clockwise. The tap spindle should “bottom out” (i.E. The tap should be fully open) after the...
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5. Lift the right hand side of the burner, slide it to the right and lift clear. 6. Refit in reverse order. 20.14 to remove the main burner injector. 1. Remove the burner (see section 20.13, paragraphs 1-4). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (see figure 43) 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner ...
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List of contents section page image 47 safety 48 gas consumption 49 appliance dimensions 50 operating your fire 51 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 51 lighting the pilot. 51 lighting with a taper. 52 help and advice 53 ignition - lighting the fire. 53 glass - window and rea...
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Safety do have the fire installed by a competent person. In the united kingdom, installation must be in accordance with the latest edition of the gas safety (installation & use) regulations. In the republic of ireland, installation must be in accordance with all national and local regulations in for...
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Do wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the flames are extinguished for any reason (your fire is fitted with a safety device that will automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire, if for any reason, the flame goes out). Do get advice about the suitabil...
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Appliance dimensions © gdc group ltd. 2012 page 50 owner guide figure 2. (dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances) key description model bauhaus a height (mm) 614 b width (mm) 515 c depth into room (mm) 142 d minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the front ...
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Operating your fire the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device which will shut down the appliance in the event of abnormal flue conditions. This device is not a substitute for an independently mounted carbon...
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- keep the knob at the ignition position for a further ten seconds. This will prevent the flame sensing device from shutting off the gas while its probe warms up as explained above. - if low heat is required, release the knob. The knob will automatically spring up to the low heat position shown in f...
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Help and advice ignition - lighting the fire. When you depress the fireslide control you should hear a faint ticking sound from the bottom of the fire. This is the sound of the ignition spark that lights the gas. If there is no ticking sound it may be that the battery in the electronic spark generat...
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Cleaning your fire to maintain the high performance and quality finish of your wonderfire premier appliance, please follow these guidelines: - before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool completely. The fire will retain heat for some t...
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Ceramic fuel effect. - this product uses fuel effect pieces containing refractory ceramic fibres (rcf), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to this material may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling ...
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Ceramic fuel effect refitting the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide. The installer may have attached it to this guide or placed it inside. It is important that the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is followed correctly. If replacin...
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Replacement ceramics. If you wish to replace any of the ceramic fuel effect pieces, spare parts are available nationwide. Please contact the helpline numbers stated on the cover of these instructions for further information. Warranty and service five year wonderfire premier warranty terms & conditio...
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When calling our gdc helpline, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- 1. Fire serial number and fascia code (located on the information label - see figure 7 on page 62)*. 2. Date of installation* 3. Your installer name and gas safe register number*. 4. Fire make an...
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Exclusions – this warranty does not cover: 16. Servicing – servicing and the maintenance of the fire is the sole responsibility of the customer. Costs incurred in servicing and maintaining the fire cannot be recovered from the manufacturer (wonderfire). 17. Parts that need to be replaced on a routin...
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© gdc group ltd. 2012 page 62 figure 7. Where to find the information label. The following pages are to be completed by the installer: installer details (block capitals) installer name gas safe register number. Company name. Company address company telephone number company fax number owner guide.
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© gdc group ltd. 2012 page 63 9 6 3 d d m m y y date of installation fascia code - can be found close to the information label (block capitals) fascia name (block capitals) b a u h a u s serial number (a label containing this information may have been placed below or can be found on the serial numbe...