Ekofires 3035, 3030, 3040, 3080, 3070 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS

All instructions must be handed to the user

for safekeeping.

FULL DEPTH RADIANT & CONVECTOR GAS FIRES

Revision D - 03/13

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BS7977-1 : 2009

KM579168

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MO DEL SHOWN: EKO 3030 GAS FIRE

Please note : Except where otherwise stated, all rights,
including copyright in the text, images and layout of this
booklet is owned by Focal Point Fires plc. You are not per­mitted to copy or adapt any of the content without the
prior written permission of Focal Point Fires plc.

IN THE UK ALWAYS USE A GAS SAFE REGISTERED ENGINEER TO INSTALL, REPAIR OR SERVICE THIS APPLIANCE

MODELS COVERED BY THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3030, 3035, 3040, 3060, 3065, 3070, 3080, 3085, 3090 & 3095 GAS FIRES

Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.ekofires.co.uk

e-mail: [e-mail]

PL EA SE NOT E: EKO 30 30 , 3035 3040, 3060, 3065, 3070, 3080, 3085, 3090 & 3095 GAS FIRES G AS FIRE S MAY BE

SU PP LIED WI TH DI FF ERENT F RETS THAN SHOWN

• This appliance is an Inset Decorative Fuel Effect appliance which provides radiant warmth utilising the latest type burner technology.

• The fire is designed to suit various types of fireplaces and natural draught flues as detailed in this manual.

• The appliance must be installed by a competent person in accordance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. It is

strongly recommended that a GAS SAFE registered engineer be used for this purpose.

• Read all these instructions before commencing installation.

• This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force and used only in a sufficiently ventilated space.

• The appliance is designed for installation on to a non-combustible hearth of at least 300mm depth.

• This appliance is factory set for operation on the gas type, and at the pressure stated on the appliance data plate.

• In the event of gas leakage from the appliance, the gas supply must be turned off at the nearest isolating valve.

• The appliance must be installed in accordance with the following:

• Failure to comply with the above could lead to prosecution and deem the manufacturer’s warranty invalid.

• The appliance is designed to fit various types of situations as described in sections 3.0 and 4.0.

• It should be noted that heaters create warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to the heater. Installing the

heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating the heater where impurities in the air (such as tobacco smoke, candle smoke
etc.) exist, may cause the walls to become discoloured.

• WARNING: The manufacturer of this appliance considers all surfaces as working surfaces with the exception of the control knob
and ash pan door.

• As with any gas fire, a fire guard complying with BS 8423 must be used in presence of pets, children, and the elder­ly or infirm.

• Consult ALL instructions before installation and use of this appliance.

• This appliance is free from any asbestos material.

• Refractories and fuel bed are constructed from ceramic fibre.

• Slide control models : These appliances feature a battery-operated control system, and under normal usage will need a new battery
approximately every twelve months.
Burner/spark generator requirements - 1 x AA (1.5 volt)

Refer to the appropriate section of these instructions for details of how to change the battery.

• Remote control models : This appliance features a battery-operated remote control system, and under normal usage will need
new batteries approximately every twelve months.
Remote control Handset requirements - 1 x ‘PP3’ type (9 volt)
Receiver/motor unit requirements - 4 x ‘AA’ type (1.5 volt)
Refer to the appropriate section of these instructions for details of how to change the batteries.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

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• Manufacturers' Instructions.

• The Building Regulations issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Building Standards (Scotland)

(Consolidation) Regulations issued by the Scottish Development Department.

• Relevant British Standards insofar as the relevant areas are not covered by these instructions.

• For Republic of Ireland, reference should be made to the current edition of IS813 (the relevant standards governing installation).

Section

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

4.1

5.0

6.0

7.0

7.1

8.0

9.0

10.0

11.0

11.1

11.2

11.3

11.4

Contents

Important Notes
Appliance Data
Installation Requirements
Site Requirements
Debris Collection Space
Ventilation
Pre Fabricated Flue Boxes
Unpacking the Appliance
Component Checklist
Preparing the Appliance
Preparing the Opening
Gas Supply Routing
Fitting the Firebox
Installation by Cable Fixing Kit
Gas Connection
Fuel Bed Layout
Fitting the Firefront / Frame

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Section

12.0

12.1

12.2

12.3

12.4

12.5

12.6

12.7

12.8

13.0

13.1

13.2

13.3

13.4

13.5

13.6

13.7

14.0

Contents

Testing and Commissioning
Operating the Fire (Manual control)
Operating the Fire (Slide control)
Operating the Fire (Remote control)
Spark Gap
Operating Pressure - m

anual, slide & remote controls

Flue Spillage Monitoring System
Testing for Spillage
Briefing the customer
Servicing
Cleaning the ceramics
Removing the burner
Servicing the burner
Pilot assembly
Removing the firebox
Replacing the batteries-

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emote controls

Replacing the batteries- Slide controls
Troubleshooting Guide

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1.0 IMPORTANT NOTES

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This appliance MUST NOT be installed into a room containing a bath or shower, or where steam may be present. The fire has been
designed to fit into a builders’ opening or fireplace conforming to BS 1251 (and meeting certain dimensional requirements), or a suit­able flue box complying with the constructional requirements of BS 715. The flue box must be installed onto a suitable non-combustible
insulating surface at least 12mm thick, covering the entire base area of the box. The flue must have an effective height of at least three
metres, as measured from the hearth to the top of the flue. Any flue damper plates or restrictors should be removed and no other
restriction fitted to the flue. Where removal is not practical, the restriction must be fixed in the fully open position.

A natural draught flue system is required, and if previously used for solid fuel or oil burning, the flue and chimney must be swept prior
to appliance installation. The flue must be checked before installation by using a smoke pellet or similar to ensure proper draw and that
leakage is not evident at any joints. Repair and re-test as necessary before the appliance is installed. The flue must be connected to only
one fireplace, and the flue must not vent more than one appliance (i.e. not shared with a gas back boiler). There must be no opening in
the flue apart from the one that the appliance is installed into, and the one venting the gases into the air. A suitable terminal may be fit­ted, such as class GC1, as regulations allow.

Radiant models only: This appliance has been tested for use in a pre-cast block flue complying with BS 1289. In accordance with BS
1289 part 1, pre-cast flues built with directly plastered faces (front or rear) are not correctly installed as to ensure proper operation
with any type of gas fire. In some instances of this flue construction, temperature cracking of the surface plaster may occur through no
fault of the appliance. An air gap or some form of insulation material should be installed to prevent normal flue temperatures from dam­aging wall surfaces. Pre-cast flues must be checked for mortar fangs and correct installation of joints, flue sections in loft space and ter­minals.

These appliances have been tested for use with circular flues of a minimum internal diameter of 125mm. This appliance is suitable for

use with a “lightweight” surround and back panel of 150

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C minimum rating.

The fireplace opening should be inspected and repairs made where necessary. Any chair brick or fireback may be left in situ, providing
that the dimensional requirements for debris collection space and spigot clearances are met. See figure 1.

All models : This appliance requires a natural draught flue system which may be one of the following;

225mm x 225mm (9in x 9in) brick or stone.
125mm (5in) minimum diameter lined brick or stone.
125mm (5in) minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715.
Pre-cast block flue complying with BS 1289 (Radiant models only).

2.0 APPLIANCE DATA

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4.0 SITE REQUIREMENTS

Please see Data Badge affixed to appliance for current data. This appliance is for use only with the gas type, and at the pressure stated
on the appliance Data Badge, and is for decorative purposes.

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Specifications Manual Control Models Slide control models Remote control models

Main burner injector Stereo size 76 Stereo size 82 Stereo size 81

Oxypilot (Natural Gas Models) SIT 9081 SIT 9081 SIT 9081

Gas Control (All Models) Copreci 21400 Teddington TESA 3173/011

Mertik Maxitrol GV30 series

Gas Inlet All models - 8mm compression - Inlet restrictor elbow

Ignition Double-action piezo Spark Piezo Spark Piezo Spark

Spark Gap 3.5 - 4.5mm 3.5 - 4.5mm 3.5 - 4.5mm

Flue specification

All models - 225mm x 225mm (9in x 9in) brick or stone.

125mm (5in) minimum diameter lined brick or stone.

125mm (5in) minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715.

Radiant models only : Pre-cast block flue complying with BS 1289 or BS EN 1858.

3.0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Model

Destination

Country

Cat

Operating Pressure

(±2.0 mbar)

Max Energy Input (kW) Min Energy Input (kW)

Natural gas G20 G25

G30 G31 Gross Net Gross Net

Manual control models GB - IE

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20 - - - 6.8 6.1 3.5 3.15

Slide control models GB - IE

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2H

15.8 -

- - 6.8 6.1 3.5 3.15

Remote control models GB - IE

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2H

15.8 -

- - 6.8 6.1 3.5 3.15

4.0 SITE REQUIREMENTS - CONTINUED

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Note: The spigot outlet of the fire is 565mm high, but should fit into the gather at the top of the fireplace as the appliance is fitted. Any
modifications to the fireplace opening must be to a height of 560mm min.

Radiant models: opening depths, include any plaster or infill panels which form part of the installation. Opening DEPTH should be
200mm or greater for a clay/cement lined or pre-cast flue which is new, unused, or previously used only with a gas appliance. DEPTH
should be 240mm or greater for a flue used for solid fuel of oil burning appliances.

Convector models: opening depths, include any plaster or infill panels which form part of the installation. Opening DEPTH should be
267mm or greater for a clay/cement lined or pre-cast flue which is new, unused, or previously used only with a gas appliance. DEPTH
should be 307mm or greater for a flue used for solid fuel of oil burning appliances.

Any existing under grate draught device must be sealed off. The opening wall must be non-combustible.
The appliance requires a hearth with non-combustible surface of at least 12mm thick. The top surface must be at least 50mm above the
surrounding floor level, or be surrounded by a raised edge or fender 50mm high.

To enable the products of combustion to be cleared properly up the flue, the outlet at the back of the appliance must have a 50mm min­imum clearance between it and the back wall of the opening or any other obstruction. The area immediately above the outlet must form
a smooth path into the flue.
Any type of fire surround used with this appliance must be adequately sealed to the wall and floor.
A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire, providing that it complies with the dimensions given below.

A non-combustible shelf may be fitted to within 10mm of the top edge of the fireframe. Combustible materials, such as wood, may be
fitted to within 100mm of either side of the fireplace opening, providing the forward projection does not exceed 100mm. Any com­bustible side walls must be at least 500mm to the side of the radiant heat source. As with all heating appliances, any decorations, soft
furnishings, and wall coverings (i.e. flock, blown vinyl and embossed paper) positioned too close to the appliance may discolour or scorch.
Radiant models have a mounting depth of 180mm. In accordance with BS 5871 part 2, minimum debris collection volumes are required
behind the installed appliance. These are shown below and as dimension ‘X’ in figure 1.

CLAY/CEMENT LINES OR BLOCK FLUE WHICH IS NEW, UNUSED, OR PREVIOUSLY ONLY USED WITH A GAS FIRE.

X Dimension = 20mm

UNLINED FLUE OR CHIMNEY WHICH HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY USED FOR A SOLID FUEL OR OIL BURNING APPLIANCE

X Dimension = 60mm

Note: dimensions in italics refer only to convector models.

‘A’. Opening height: 540mm min/575mm max. (545mm min)
‘B’. Opening width: 375mm min/450mm max. (390mm

min/440mm max).

‘C’. Mounting depth: 180mm. (247 mm).
‘D’. Hearth must extend minimum of 150mm either side of the

opening.
‘E’. Hearth must extend minimum of 300mm in front of the
opening.
‘F’. Non-combustible hearth must be a minimum of 50mm in
height, or be surrounded by 50mm high fender.
‘G’. 470mm, this area must be flat and vertical to ensure a good
seal.
‘H’. 585mm, this area must be flat and vertical to ensure a good
seal.

‘X’. Debris collection space - See section 4.1.

Maximum depth of shelf Minimum distance from finished hearth

surface to underside of shelf

100mm 745mm
150mm 845mm
203mm 895mm

4.1 DEBRIS COLLECTION SPACE

‘A’

‘C’

‘B’

‘E’

‘F’

‘G’

‘H’

‘X’

‘D’

Figure 1

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No purpose provided ventilation is normally required for this appliance. The requirements of other appliances operating in the
same room or space must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation. If spillage is detected when commissioning the appli­ance, then amongst other problems there may be insufficient natural ventilation for correct operation of the flue. If the appliance does
not spill with the windows open, but spillage is detected with the windows closed, this demonstrates a lack of natural ventilation. If
spillage is still detected with the windows open, the flue is at fault. Installation of an air brick is the best solution to lack of ventilation.
Any ventilation fitted must comply with BS 5871 part 2 and BS 5440 part 2. Vents fitted under or within the immediate vicinity of the
appliance must not be used as adverse effects to the operation of the ODS may occur. Spillage detected during commissioning is almost
always a result of poor flue performance that cannot be corrected by any amount of ventilation. For Republic of Ireland ventilation may
be required, see IS 813, ICP3, IS 327, and any other rules in force.

This appliance can be fitted into a number of proprietary flue boxes
provided that the minimum dimensions shown in figure 2 are com­plied with.

Constructional Note: The frame of the fire, any back panel or
other infill panels, and the flue box must be sealed together so that
there is no possibility of leakage between them. Adequate clear­ances to combustible materials (e.g. false chimney breast construc­tion) must be maintained.

The manufacturers’ instructions for fitting the prefabri­cated box shall be complied with at all times. To fit the fire

using the cable fixing kit, some minor adaption may be necessary
for certain flue boxes. A check should be made to ensure the fire­box does not obscure the flue box outlet. The firebox, base of the
flue box, and hearth below may be drilled to allow plugs and screws
to secure installation. It is important that the sealing requirements
of the appliance are met at all times and that the flue box is well
sealed to any back or infill panel. Note: The DEPTH dimension is
inclusive of any back or infill panel.

Stand the carton the right way up, cut the strapping bands and remove the top endcap. Read all the instructions before continuing to unpack
or install this appliance.
Remove the box containing the firefront, and the bags containing the ceramic components. Remove the cardboard packing pieces, and any other
bags or boxes containing fittings or other parts. When all loose parts have been removed, the outer sleeve may be lifted off to reveal the appli­ance. Check that the components supplied correlate with the component checklist given in section 7.1. Please dispose of all the packaging mate­rials at your local recycling centre.

5.0 VENTILATION

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6.0 PREFABRICATED FLUE BOXES

7.0 UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE

7.1 COMPONENT CHECKLIST

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION

1 Firebox and burner tray assembly
1 Decorative frame
1 Firefront (fret)
1 Moulded ceramic fibre combustion matrix

1 Moulded ceramic front strip
16 Individual ceramic coals (Coal models only)
16 Individual ceramic pebbles (Pebble models only)

9 Individual ceramic logs (Log models only)

1 Slide control knob and M4 Nyloc nut (Slide control models only)

1 Cable fixing kit; 2 cables, 2 tensioners, 2 cable clamps, 4 eyebolts, 4 wall plugs

1 Sealing grommet

3 Lengths of adhesive sealing strip

1 Self tapping screw pack; 4 No8 x 5/16

1 Remote control Handset (Remote control models only)

1 Set of manufacturers instructions

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125mm min internal dia twin wall flue

Radiant models :

250mm min depth

Convector models :

265mm min depth

Radiant models : 375mm min opening width

Convector models : 390mm min opening width

Radiant

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570mm min

height

Convector

models :

545mm min

height

Figure 2

Note: Ensure that the gas supply is isolated before commencing

installation of the appliance.

The fireplace opening and environment must be in compliance with specifica-

tions laid down in the appropriate sections of these instructions.

Remove the appliance from it’s carton as described previously and stand upon

a dust sheet or similar. Place the decorative frame, coals, ceramics and fixings

safely to one side. Remove the burner from the assembly by removing the

retaining screws.

Slide control models : Remove the slide control linkage connecting screw.

The tray is now free, and may be lifted away.

RADIANT PANELS (Radiant models only): The three radiant panels may now be fixed

inside the firebox. Select the plain or patterned side of each panel and insert as follows;

Lay the firebox on it’s back. Lay the tapered panel onto the rear face of the firebox.

The side panels should be fitted by inserting their front edges into the pre-fitted retaining brack-

ets on the front face of the firebox. Gently align the side panels with the side of the firebox as

shown in figure 3, over the top of the back panel already in place.

Make sure that the side panels are pushed up firmly to the roof of the firebox, and back firmly

to retain the tapered panel. Make small adjustments to line up the mortar lines if required. Secure

the side panels using the small ‘L’ shaped brackets and screws provided (figure 4). The screws

should locate into the pre-punched holes in the sides of the firebox.

SUPPLY PIPE ENTRY ( All models): Knockout holes are provided in the rear and sides of

the firebox for use where concealed pipework is required. Where necessary,

knock out the appropriate hole with a sharp tap from a hammer, and fit the

rubber grommet supplied. A small incision can now be made in the rubber to

slip snugly around the outside of the pipe and sleeving. Do not install or use

the appliance without the seal in place. If a hole is inadvertently opened,

reseal with an intact grommet. Failure to fit the seal correctly will cause flue

suction to act upon the area under the burner, resulting in poor performance

and intermittent cutting out of the burner.

Slide controls models : The control knob is supplied as a loose part. Insert

the control knob into the hole in the top of the slide control spindle (Figure

5). Secure the control knob in position using the M4 nyloc nut provided.

SPIGOT RESTRICTOR : If installing the fire into a Class 1 or good Class

2 flue, simply bend up (stitch bend join) the spigot restrictor into position in

the flue outlet of the fire as shown in figure 6 and figure 7.

You MUST remove (or bend down fully) the spigot restrictor and

re-test if the appliance fails a spillage test during commissioning.

SEALING STRIPS : Apply the self adhesive sealing strips to the back of

the fireframe as shown in figure 7 to give a continuous seal.

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Before installing the fire, check the flue using a smoke pellet. All of the smoke should travel up the flue and exit correctly from the ter­minal. If problems are found, DO NOT fit the fire until corrective action is completed. Protect the decorative hearth whilst pushing the
firebox in and out of the opening. Part of the packaging will make an ideal hearth saver pad. Before running the gas supply into the open­ing, offer up the firebox to the fireplace to check the fit is good. Angle the firebox or adjust the spigot outlet as described in part 8.0 of
these instructions. Ensure that it slides in correctly, the sealing face sits flat and square to the wall or infill panel, and that the base is firm
on the floor of the opening as no leaks are permissible here. At this stage it is essential to ensure that the spigot outlet of the fire is
not restricted in any way. Remove the firebox and take any necessary measurements before making good and preparing for final
installation.
CABLE FIXING : For fixing of the fire by the cable method, see the relevant section. The cable fixing locations should be marked on
the back of the opening and the holes drilled. Fit the wall plugs and eyebolts to these holes.
SCREW FIXING : For fixing by screw, mark and drill the fireframe or base, and the relevant points in the opening or on the wall. wall
plugs will again be required. Pre-punched holes are not provided for this purpose to allow you to choose the optimum positions.
GAS SUPPLY : Following preparation for the fixing method, the concealed gas supply, where required, can now be put into place. Refer
to the gas supply section for suggested pipe routes. The ends of the sleeving in which the gas pipe is run should be sealed. The ends of
the 8mm supply pipe should be temporarily sealed to prevent the ingress of debris during fixing.

PLEASE NOTE: Ensure fire can be removed for ease of servicing and not siliconed.

When the opening is ready for installation of the fire, the gas supply may be routed as per the examples shown in figure 9.
IMPORTANT - Wherever a concealed connection is made a rubber grommet must be used to seal the firebox.
The gas pipe must be suitably protected where it passes through fireplace openings. Any sleeving should be sealed to the pipe at its ends.
This appliance is fitted with an inlet restrictor elbow. Using 8mm diameter pipe, connect the appliance to the gas supply point. The appli­ance must be fitted with rigid or semi-rigid pipe of 8mm external diameter. The appliance is factory fitted with an inlet restrictor elbow.
Use a minimum length of 8mm pipe, less than 1.5m where possible, as a long run of pipe may cause an unacceptable drop in the supply
pressure.The open end of the supply pipe should be sealed temporarily during the installation of the firebox to prevent the ingress of
dirt and dust. Soldered joints are not recommended.

Radiant models only:

To fit the firebox, first check the firebox fits correctly into the opening. For openings
between 545mm and 565mm in height it will be necessary to insert the upper part
of the firebox first, followed by the lower as shown in figure 10.

If is is still not possible to fit the firebox into the opening then remove the outlet
deflector screws using a screwdriver, bend the outlet deflector down and partly
insert the firebox. Now push the outlet deflector back up to the original
position under the lip of the fireplace opening and secure with the screws.

The fire is designed to operate correctly with the spigot raised and screwed in its
original position and spillage problems may arise by not realigning correctly once fit­ted.Secure the firebox by drilling and screwing down the frame or base of the fire­box, or use the cable fixing method.

9.0 PREPARING THE OPENING

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10.0 GAS SUPPLY ROUTING

11.0 FITTING THE FIREBOX

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