Stovax VFC Radiant & Convector Fire Range manual

V F C R a d i a n t & C o n v e c t o r F i r e R a n g e With upgradeable control valve I ns t r uc t io n s f or U se , I ns t a ll a ti o n a nd S er v i ci n g Fo r use i n G B, IE (G re at Br it ain a nd Ei re ) PR0641 Issue 7 (December 2006 ) IMPORTANT The chimney must be swept before installation. Do not attempt to burn rubbish on this f[...]

2 CONTENTS PAGE Commissioning Check List 3 USER INSTRUCTIONS 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Technical Specifications 8 Site Requirements 9 Installation 11 Commissioning 16 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS Servicing Requirements 17 Fault Finding 18 How to replace parts 19 Basic spare parts list 22[...]

3 FLUE CHECK PASS FAIL 1. Flue is correct for appliance 2. Flue flow test 3. Spillage test GAS CHECK 1. Gas soundness & let by test 2. Standing pressure test mb 3. Appliance working pressure (on High Setting) mb NB All other gas appliances must be operating on full 4. Gas rate m 3 /h 5. Does ventilation meet appliance requirements 6. Have contr[...]

4 USER INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 Installation and servicing must only be carried out by a competent person. 1.2 In your own interest, and those of safety, this appliance must be installed by a competent person in accordance with local and national codes of practice. Failure to install the appliance correctly could lead to prosecution. 1.3 In all corresponde[...]

7.2 Position the front coal, make sure it sits flat onto the burner skin. See diagram 3 arrow C. 7.3 Place the coals following the appropriate diagrams and instructions 16” AND REDUCED DRAUGHT COAL LAYOUT 7.4 Curved fronts (Holyrood and Richmond) -place 5 large coals onto the front coal moulding ensuing that they rest against the front, place 2 s[...]

7. 11 Pla ce 6 la rg e co al s on to the fl ame ba ffl e f in ger s. See di agr am 11. 7.12 Place 5 large coals so that they form a bridge between the other 2 rows, and 2 small coals, 1 at each end. Place 5 large coals at the back of the fire. See diagram 12. 7.13 Place the remaining 5 small coals on top of the others so that they form a bridge bet[...]

7 USER INSTRUCTIONS 22” COAL LAYOUT 7.14 All fronts - place 8 large coals onto the front coal moulding ensuring that they rest against the front, place 2 small coals on to the front coal, 1 at each end. See diagram 14. 7.15 Place 8 large coals onto the flame baffle fingers. See diagram 15. 7.16 Place 7 large coals so that they form a bridge betwe[...]

8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION THESE INSTRUCTIONS COVER THE FOLLOWING MODELS: VFC RADIANT VFC COVECTOR VFC LOW CONVECTOR 8300UC 16” 8420UC 16” 8461UC 16”LL P8300UC 16” P8420UC 16” P8461UC 16”LL 8301UC 16”RD 8421UC 16”RD 8463UC 16”RD LL P8301UC 16”RD P8421UC 16”RD P8463UC 16”RD LL 8305UC 18” 8425UC 18” 8466UC 18”LL P8305UC 1[...]

9 The flue must be installed in accordance with all local and national regulation and the current rules in force. 1.FLUE AND CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS 1.1 The chimney or flue system must comply with the rules in force, and must be a minimum of 178mm (7î) in diameter. 1.2 The minimum effective height of the flue or chimney must be 3 m (10ft). 1.3 The ch[...]

10 4.4 The appliance must be firmly fixed to the hearth. Fasteners are provided for this purpose. 4.5 Ensure that no naked flame or incandescent part of the fire bed projects beyond the vertical plane of the fireplace opening. 4.6 The appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower. 4.7 Ensure clearances to combustible ma[...]

4. INSTALLATION - RADIANT FIRES 4.1 Fix the rear leg strap. See diagram 1. 4.2 Position the fire with the rear leg fully engaged under the rear leg strap. Fasten the front legs using the fixings supplied. 4.3 “HAVE YOU PURGED THE GAS SUPPLY PIPES”. This is essential to expel any foreign matter that might get blown into the valve assembly causin[...]

12 4.8 Fit the fret to the fire front using two screws. See diagram 4. 5. INSTALLATION - CONVECTOR FIRES 5.1 Make any necessary alterations to fireplace opening. Ensure that the lintel does not obstruct the flue outlet into the flue, and that there is a clear space for debris of at least 90mm. See diagram 5. 5.2 Gas pipe entry must be through one o[...]

Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles, but we recommend you follow normal hygiene rules of not smoking, eating or drinking in the work area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking. To ensure that the release of RCF fibres are kept to a minimum, during installation and servicing a HEPA filtered vacuum is recom[...]

14 6.5 Flat fronts (All others) - Place 3 large coals and 4 small coals onto the front coal moulding ensuring that they rest against the decorative front, these should run intermittently small, large, small etc. See diagram 15. 6.6 Place 5 large coals onto the flame baffle fingers. See diagram 16. 6.7 Place 4 large coals so that they form a bridge [...]

15 5.13 Place the remaining 5 small coals on top of the others so that they form a bridge between the second and third rows. See diagram 23. 22” COAL LAYOUT 5.14 All fronts - place 8 large coals onto the front coal moulding ensuring that they rest against the front, place 2 small coals on to the front coal, 1 at each end. See diagram 24. 5.16 Pla[...]

16 1. COMMISSIONING 1.1 Close all windows and doors to the room, check all controls, and allow fire to burn on maximum for 5 minutes. Test for spillage of flue products using a smoke match. For standard VFC fires, pass the lighted smoke match along the top front edge just inside the opening or canopy. For the RD VFC only, hold the lighted smoke mat[...]

17 This appliance must be serviced at least one a year by a competent person. 1. SERVICING REQUIREMENTS 1.1 As part of the annual service, the space behind the convector must be inspected for any debris, which may have fallen down the chimney. 1.2 Remove the gas fire from the convect or as detai led in sect ion 4 1.3 Remove the convector box from t[...]

18 FAULT FINDING IGNITION FUNCTIONAL CHECK 1 PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT Ensure there is no debris around the pilot assembly, e.g coal, soot, etc which could short the spark, clean the area. Check for fluff in the pilot aeration hole. See diagram 7, arrow A. There is a blockage in the system, check the inlet test point, the mag seating, valve and pilot fi[...]

19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING PARTS 2. IGNITION LEAD The following part can be serviced without removing the fire. 2.1 Turn off the gas supply at the isolation device. 2.2 Remove the fret. See diagram 1. 2.3 Undo the single screw that secures the left hand side of the control cover. See diagram 2. 2.4 To release the right hand side of the [...]

20 5. ODS PILOT UNIT Note: The pilot unit on the appliance is a non serviceable unit due to the complex nature of its manufacture. Replacement of the complete unit must be carried out when one of the following items becomes faulty: Pilot injector Ignition electrode Thermocouple 5.1 Carry out operations (a) to (d), section 4. 5.2 Gently pull the ign[...]

21 6.5 Disconnect the ignition lead from the gas valve, refer to section 27. 6.6 Undo the two bolts securing the gas valve to the appliance and remove the valve. 6.7 Replace in reverse order. 6.8 Check all joints for gas leaks, check operation of the thermocouple and ignition lead. 8. MAG UNIT 7.1 Carry out operations (a) to (d), section 4. 7.2 Und[...]

MANUAL FIRES RD 16 18 22 CERAMIC PARTS Front Coal LH CE0151 CE0152 CEO153/54 Flame Baffle CE0119 CE0120 CEO121 Burner Skin CE0155 CE0156 CEO157 Coal Set CE0394 CE0395 CEO396 Convector Side Cheek LH CEO158 Low Convector Side Cheek LH CEO160 Convector Side Cheek RH CEO159 Low Convector Side Cheek RH CEO161 NATURAL GAS PARTS Main Injector IN0007 IN000[...]

23 SERVICE RECORDS 1ST SERVICE Date of Service:........................................................................... Next Service Due:....................................................................... Signed:........................................................................................ 3RD SERVICE Date of Service:..............[...]

Gazco Limited, Osprey Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, England EX2 7JG Tel: (01392) 261999 Fax: (01392) 444148 E-mail: info@gazco.com A member of the Stovax Group[...]