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X-FIRE 1200 Installation & User's Instructions

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion ® x-fire 1200 designer balanced flue fires installation & users instructions p roduct c odes xt-lim x-fire 1200 limestone xt-gra x-fire 1200 granite xt-tra x-fire 1200 travertine leave with the user acquisitions of london 24 holmes road london nw5 3ab england ...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion important: the appliance shall be installed in accordance with; • this installation instruction booklet • local gas fitting regulations and the rules in force • bs 5440-1 • bs 5871-1:2005 & bs 6891 • any other relevant statutory regulations. • must be installe...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion note: there are a few things to consider before installation • cavity dimensions and clearances • must be installed 100mm minimum off the floor or nearest horizontal surface. • coupling of flue to fire • coupling of gas lines to fire • fixing the fire to cavit...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion contents: 1.0 product description 2.0 creating the cavity 3.0 hearth and floor clearances 4.0 wall linings 5.0 vertical clearances 6.0 corner installations 7.0 laying gas pipe 8.0 connecting gas pipe 9.0 power supply 10.0 fixing fire to wall 11.0 removing the ...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 1.0 product description: the xfire 1200 decorative gas fire is designed to be built into a cavity. The appliance is flued via simpson duravent direct vent pro 5” x 8” flue, available only from specflue. Users may control their fire with the radio frequency (rf...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 100mm max flue diam. 203mm 2.0 creating the cavity: the dimensioned drawing below shows the size of opening that must be created to fit the xfire 1200. The wall directly above the fire should be finished / clad / lined after the fire has been installed, unless...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 50 min 50 min 50 min 500 min 500 min 100 min 100 min 500 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 500 min mantle mantle recessed tv flush tv with small mantle mantle above fire protruding fire the material that the wall and mantle are made from will also affect the ope...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 5.2 non-combustible mantle clearances: if the entire installation (mantle, wall and cavity) is constructed from non-combustible materials, the clearances to mantles may be as shown in the shaded area. 6.0 corner installations: if a cavity is to be created in a...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 8.0 connecting the gas pipe to the fireplace: before the gas pipe can be connected to the fireplace, the inlet connection fitting and the inlet test point fitting must first be fitted to the appliance pressure regulator. 8.1 the fittings supplied with the fire...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 10.0 fixing the fire to the base and wall: it is a requirement that this fire be securely fastened to the wall and base. Once the fire has been pushed back into the correct position, use wood screws (or other suitable fasteners) to fix the fire to the cavity t...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion flue 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 50 mm 50 mm 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 115 mm (ref) 30 elbow 12.0 installing the flue system: ensure all flue components are simpson duravent direct vent pro 5” x 8,” no other flue types may be used. This flue is available on 24 hour delivery onl...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 12.5 vertical only flue diagram: use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction is required to ensure safe and correct operation of the xfire1200 balanced flue decorative gas fireplace..

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 12.6 horizontally terminating flue diagram: use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction is required to ensure safe and correct operation of the xfire1200 balanced flue decorative gas fireplace..

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 12.7 vertically terminating flue with a horizontal offset: use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction is required to ensure safe and correct operation of the xfire1200 balanced flue decorative gas fireplace..

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 12.8 standard flueing configurations: the following flue components are available from your specflue, uk freefone 0800 9020220, international +44 1787 880333 in kitset form. Dvf‐h dvf‐v.

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 12.9 locating the flue terminal: the flue terminal must be located using the information given in the following excerpts from bs 5440-1..

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion figure c.2 minimum dimensions of room-sealed chimney outlet positions (refer to figure c.8) symbol location (kw input expressed in net) minimum dimensions natural draught fanned draught a a) directly below an opening, air brick, opening windows, (0-7 kw) etc (...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 12.11 sealing ‘through roof’ and ‘through wall’ penetrations: for ‘through roof’ penetrations, use a master flash flashing or equivalent to create a weather-tight seal between the flue and the roof cladding. For ‘through wall’ penetrations, this will require t...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 12.13 points to note when planning the installation of the escea dv flue: - this flue system cannot be cut to length. Correct lengths must be selected for each installation. For a full list of available flue lengths, contact your escea retailer. - the listed l...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 13.0 fitting the flue restrictor: if your flueing configuration requires that you fit a flue restrictor (see graphs in section 12.5, 12.6 & 12.7 of this manual to find out if your configuration requires a flue restrictor ), follow the instructions below. First...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 14.0 converting to g31 propane gas: where a conversion to propane gas is needed, the following steps should be followed 14.1 first you need to remove the burner by removing the screw holding it in place on the left hand side of the firebox (fig. 1). Then remov...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion finally, put the sticker supplied in the conversion kit in onto the dataplate of the st900 in the position shown. The sticker must be signed and dated by the installer who has converted the fire..

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 15.0 placing the fuel bed media: your xfire 1200 gas fire will be supplied with a fuel bed kit. Follow the instructions below for the fuel bed kit that applies to you. 15.1 driftwood fuel bed: first scatter one layer of the supplied white stones evenly across ...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 16.0 checking operating pressure: warning: the regulator that is supplied with the fire must not be removed. Removal of the regulator, or replacing it with one not intended for use with an escea fire, will void the limited appliance warranty. Check the operati...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 17.0 covering up the fire: before the wall surrounding the st900 is lined, the fire must be covered up and sealed to prevent plaster board and plaster dust from getting into the fire. It is recommended that the packaging supplied with the fire is used to achie...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion the stone frame uses these four hooks for attaching to the fire. Do this by lining up the facia hooks with the receptacles on the sides of the fire. Lift the facia so that the hooks are above the receptacles, and let it drop down into position until it is secu...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 18.3 cleaning: before carrying out any of the following operations, ensure the the appliance is off and completely cold. Glass panel: remove as described in section 11. This can be cleaned inside and out with proprietary window-glass cleaner, or proprietary ce...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion note: if this is the first time running the xfire 1200 the air will need to be purged from the gas lines. To do this, follow the instructions below to switch the fire on and then switch it off. Repeat this up to 10 times until the pilot flame successfully spar...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 19.4 switching off the xfire 1200: to turn off the fire, push the off button, to shut down the gas flow to the fire and switch it off. The off display will now appear in the display. 19.5 setting the control mode for the fireplace: there are three different mo...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 19.5 changing the display from celsius to fahrenheit: go into menu → adjust menu → unit. Press middle button and then left button for changing units. 19.6 to lock / unlock the remote control buttons: go into menu → lock. Press middle button and then left butto...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 19.9 pairing the remote to the control unit: install batteries to the battery pack and after a while the valve motor will start moving (if not wait one minute from the time of installing batteries). Once the valve has finished moving, press the off button on t...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 19.10 initial configuration: to enter the configuration menu, press the off button on the remote control for 40 seconds. During this time the screen may go blank, this is normal. After 40 seconds, the configuration menu appears. It is possible to configure the...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 20.0 sounds and smells: note: each time the fire is lit from cold, the glass may mist with condensation. This is normal and the condensation will disappear within a few minutes once the glass heats up. 20.1 sounds: it is possible that you will hear some sounds...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 21.0 annual service check: the fireplace should be serviced annually to ensure it continues to operate in a safe manner. This annual service check should involve the following • replace thermocouple • check glass assembly gasket • clean pilot and main burner j...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb_manual_r‐emotion 24.0 warranty terms & conditions: this warranty does not affect your statutory rights. Provided that the product is installed as stated in the installation manual and the step by step warranty procedure has been followed in accordance with acquisitions written...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb _service _r‐e motion.

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb _service _r‐e motion.

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb _service _r‐e motion 15.0 troublesh ooting use the fo llowing troubleshooting chart to diagnos e and fault ‐find op eratio nal iss ues with xfire 1200 dec orative gas fire places. Problem cause error me ssage lcd di splay solution fire does not ig nite no batteries or flat bat...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb _service _r‐e motion 13.0 re‐establish power and gas connections with all ap plicable se rvice work completed and th e fire fu lly assemble d again the gas can be re ‐establis hed and th e batteries rep laced . Check gas inlet pressure against data plat e at press ure test poi...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb _service _r‐e motion flue 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 50 mm 50 mm 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 8.0 clean thermocouple: with the pilot co ver remove d you now ha ve access to clean the thermoc ouple. Do this by wi pin g it dow n with a rag or other appro pri ate cleaning tools in order to remove an...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb _service _r‐e motion once the co ntr ol unit cover has been removed th e main gas connection, valve to pilot tube, and valve to burner tube s sho uld be disc onnected . Pus h the thermocouple dow n from inside the firebox to disco nnect fro m pilot ass embly. Once the two scre...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb _service _r‐e motion 4.0 remove firebox contents: ensure the fire box contents hav e cooled down completely before attemp tin g to touch or remove an y part. First remo ve all fu el bed me dia (driftwood and white stones or coals) and place them carefully to th e side somewh e...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb _service _r‐e motion 1.0 isolate power and gas supply: before any service and ma intenance work is do ne on the fi re, the gas supply mu st be isolated or shut off. Gas can be isolate d by ei ther tu rnin g the gas off at the cylinders, at the meter or at the applianc e isolat...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb _service _r‐e motion contents: dis‐asse mbly ‐ isolate po wer and gas supply ‐ 1.0 ‐ remove facia ‐ 2.0 ‐ remove glass assembly ‐ 3.0 ‐ remove firebox contents ‐ 4.0 ‐ remove con trol tray [if required] ‐ 5.0 service ‐ check glass assembly ‐ 6.0 ‐ clean pilot and main burne r ...

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    630140_1 xfire_1200_gb _service _r‐e motion ® x-fire 1200 designer balanced flue fires service guide important • it is recommended that th is applianc e be serviced every 12 months • any service operation should be carried out only by a suitably qualified an d trained person • gas supply must be iso...