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VFC Radiant & Convector
Fire Range
With upgradeable control valve
Instructions for Use,
Installation and Servicing
For use in GB, IE (Great Britain and Eire)
This appliance has been certified for use in countries other than those stated. To install this appliance in these countries, it is essential to obtain the
translated instructions and in some cases the appliance will require modification. Contact Gazco for further information.
IMPORTANT
The chimney must be swept before installation. Do not
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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 2
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APPLIANCE COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST IMPORTANT NOTICE Explain the operation of the appliance to the end user, hand the completed instructions to them for safe keeping, as the information will be required when making any guaranteed claims. 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
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USER INSTRUCTIONS 2.9 Turn the left hand control knob to point to low fire ( ), the main burner will light on low. The burner can now be 1. GENERAL controlled between low and high settings. Turn the control knob anticlockwise increase the flame height and clockwise to 1.1 Installation and servicing must only be carried out by a decrease the flame height. competent person. 2.10 The flames can be varied from blue to a yellow effect by 1.2 In your own interest, and those of safety, this applian
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USER INSTRUCTIONS 7.2 Position the front coal, make sure it sits flat onto the burner skin. See diagram 3 arrow C. 5. UPGRADING YOUR FIRE 3 5.1 Your fire is fitted with a control valve that can easily be upgraded to battery powered remote control. This upgrade can be fitted by anyone capable of simple DIY jobs and requires no special training. This upgrade can be obtained through your local Gazco stockist. 5.2 STANDARD REMOTE CONTROL This remote control can control the fire after the pilot ha
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USER INSTRUCTIONS 6 10 AR1117 7.7 Place 4 large coals so that they form a bridge between the AR1121 other 2 rows, and 2 small coals, 1 at each end. Place 4 large coals at the back of the fire. See diagram 7. 7.11 Place 6 large coals onto the flame baffle fingers. See diagram 11. 7 11 AR1118 AR1122 7.8 Place the remaining 4 small coals on top of the others so that they form a bridge between the second and third rows. See 7.12 Place 5 large coals so that they form a bridge between the diagram 8.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS 22” COAL LAYOUT 8. OXYGEN DEPLETION SENSOR 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 The appliance is fitted with an oxygen sensitive pilot system to the front coal, 1 at each end. See diagram 14. will act to cut off the gas supply to the fire should the oxygen in the room fall below its normal level.If the fire is turned off 14 by this device, it usually indicates that there is a proble
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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 18” P8425UC 18” P8466UC 18”LL 8310UC 22” 8430UC 22” 8471UC 22”LL P8310UC 22” P8430UC 22” P8471UC 22”LL Model Gas Gas Working Aeration Injector Gas Rate Input kW (Gross) Country 3 Max
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SITE REQUIREMENTS Model No. Description Min. vent cm2 The flue must be installed in accordance with all local and national regulation and the current rules in force. 8300UC, P8300UC 16” VFC Radiant 8305UC, P8305UC 18” VFC Radiant 100 See note b. 1.FLUE AND CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS 8310UC, P8310UC 22” VFC Radiant 1.1 The chimney or flue system must comply with the rules in 8301UC, P8301UC RD VFC Radiant NONE force, and must be a minimum of 17
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SITE REQUIREMENTS 1B 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 materials - see diagram 2. 2 10
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS 4. INSTALLATION - RADIANT FIRES CORRECTLY ADJUSTED FOR THE GAS TYPE AND CATEGORY APPLICABLE IN THE COUNTRY OF USE. REFER 4.1 Fix the rear leg strap. See diagram 1. TO DATABADGE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AT THE FRONT OF THE BOOKLET. FOR DETAILS OF CHANGING BETWEEN GAS TYPES, REFER TO SECTION 33. 1 1. CONTROL UPGRADE 1.1 Your fire is fitted with a control valve that can be easily upgraded to battery powered remote
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 4.8 Fit the fret to the fire front using two screws. See diagram 4. 7A 7 4 AR0311 5.4 Remove the fire assembly (see diagram 9), and offer the convector box into the opening, checking that it fits squarely. Mark the fixing holes and the gas pipe entry positions. See 5. INSTALLATION - CONVECTOR FIRES diagram 8. 5.1 Make any necessary alterations to fireplace opening. Ensure 8 that the lintel does not obstruct the flue outlet into the flue, and that there is
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 5.9 Connect the 8mm gas supply pipe to the fire. See diagram 10. 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 10 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 recommended to remove any dust accumulated in
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 6.5 Flat fronts (All others) - Place 3 large coals and 4 small coals 18” COAL LAYOUT onto the front coal moulding ensuring that they rest against the decorative front, these should run intermittently small, large, 6.9 Curved fronts (Holyrood) - place 6 large coals onto the front small etc. See diagram 15. coal moulding ensuring that they rest against the front, place 2 small coals on to the front coal, 1 at each end. See diagram 19. 15 19 AR1116 AR1120 6.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 6.12 Place 5 large coals so that they form a bridge between the 5.15 Place 8 large coals onto the flame baffle fingers. See other 2 rows, and 2 small coals, 1 at each end. Place 5 large diagram 25. coals at the back of the fire. See diagram 22. 25 22 AR1127 AR1129 5.16 Place 7 large coals so that they form a bridge between the 5.13 Place the remaining 5 small coals on top of the others so that other 2 rows, and 2 small coals, 1 at each end. Place 6 large
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COMMISSIONING 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 match centrally inside the flue opening. See diagram 1 for Radiant fires and 2 for Convector fires. 1 AR0187 2 AR01
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be serviced at least one a year by a FLAME FAILURE FUNCTIONAL CHECK competent person. PILOT WILL NOT STAY LIT OR FIRE GOES OUT 1. SERVICING REQUIREMENTS If the appliance goes out in use continually, this may mean 1.1 As part of the annual service, the space behind the convector that the must be inspected for any debris, which may have fallen down oxygen depletion sensor has been activated. The appliance the chimney. should n
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FAULT FINDING 18 IGNITION FUNCTIONAL CHECK 2 IGNITION FUNCTIONAL CHECK 1 NO SPARK 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. 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. Consult users See diagram 7, arrow A. instructions, retry Operate the valve. NO * YES Light the pilot, does the Is t
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING PARTS The following part can be serviced without removing the 4 fire. 2. IGNITION LEAD 2.1 Turn off the gas supply at the isolation device. 2.2 Remove the fret. See diagram 1. 1 AR0305 2.6 Replace with a new ignition lead following the same route as the old one. Replace the valve cover and the pilot assembly. 2.7 Check the operation of the new ignition lead. 2.8 Replace the fret. 3. PIEZO 2.3 Undo the single screw that secures the left hand side of the contro
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING PARTS 5.6 After reassembly, check for gas soundness and carry out a 5. ODS PILOT UNIT flame failure functional check details in the flow chart, especially the mag drop out time. Note: The pilot unit on the appliance is a non serviceable unit due to the complex nature of its manufacture. Replacement of the 6. GAS VALVE complete unit must be carried out when one of the following items becomes faulty: Pilot injector 6.1 Turn the gas supply off at the isolation d
