Kinder Camber RC, Kalahari RC Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Kalahari RC

&

Camber RC

DECORATIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE

Installation and Maintenance Instructions

Hand these instructions to the user

Model No’s KRDC**RN & KRDP**RN are for use on Natural Gas (G20)
at a supply pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

** denotes trim / fascia variant

CONTENTS

Section 1 Information and Requirements PAGE

1.0 Appliance Information 3

1.1 Conditions of Installation 4

1.2 Flue and chimney suitability 4

1.3 Fireplace / surround suitability 5

1.4 Shelf position 5

1.5 Chimney inspection 5

1.6 Fire place opening / catchment space 6-7

1.7 Precast Flues 8

1.8 Metal Flue boxes 8

1.9 Hearths 8

1.10 Spillage Monitoring System 9

Section 2 Installation of Fire

2.1 Unpacking the fire 10

2.2 Installing the fire box 10-16

2.3 Gas tightness and inlet pressure 17

Section 3 Assembling Fuel Bed and Commissioning

3.1A Assembling the ceramics and fuel bed (pebble models) 17-20

3.1B Assembling the ceramics and fuel bed (coal models) 21-24

3.2 Connection of the lithium battery pack 25

3.3 Fixing the Infrared sensor in position 26

3.4 Lighting the appliance 27

3.5 Checking for clearance of combustion 28
products

Section 4 Maintenance

4.1 Removal of the Burner Assembly 29

4.2 Removal of the Valve 30

4.3 Removal of the Pilot Assy. 30

4.4 Replacement of the Battery Pack 30

Parts Shortlist 31

This appliance is manufactured by:-

BFM Europe Ltd,
Trentham Lakes,
Stoke-on-Trent,
ST4 4TJ

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SECTION 1

INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

1.0 APPLIANCE INFORMATION

Model KRDC**RN & KRDP**RN
Gas Type G20
Main injectors (2 off) Size 260
Pilot Type Copreci

21100 / 162
Max. Gross Heat Input : 6.9 kW
Min. Gross Heat Input : 4.2 kW
Cold Pressure : 20.0 +/-1.0 mbar
Ignition : 9V Battery Generator
Electrode Spark Gap : 4.5 Nominal

Weight : Camber Models 15kg

Kalahari Models 13.5kg

Fire box Dimensions (with trim’s fitted)

Camber Models

Width : (with trim, no spacer) 520mm
Height : (with trim, no spacer) 610mm
Depth : (from mounting face to rear panel without spacer fitted) 170mm

Kalahari Models

Width : (with standard trim, no spacer) 470mm
Height : (with standard trim, no spacer) 586mm
Depth : (overall-without fender) 170mm
Depth : (overall-with spacer fitted) 120mm

Gas Connection : 8mm Compression (Supplied with fire)

Efficiency Declaration

The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in
BS 7977-1 : 2002 and the result is 48%.
The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency
calculation.
The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by Advantica.
The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government’s Standard Assessment
Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION

It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a CORGI Registered
Installer, in accordance with these installation instructions and the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended. Failure to install appliances
correctly could lead to prosecution. It is in your own interest and that of safety to
comply with the law.

The installation must also be in accordance with all relevant parts of the Local and
National Building Regulations where appropriate, the Building Regulations
(Scotland Consolidation) issued by the Scottish Development Department, and all
applicable requirements of the following British Standard Code of Practice.

1. B.S. 5871 Part 3 Installation of Decorative Fuel Effect Gas Fires

2. B.S. 6891 Installation of Gas Pipework

3. B.S. 5440 Parts 1 & 2 Installation of Flues and Ventilation

4. B.S. 1251 Open fire place components

5. B.S. 715 Metal flue pipes for gas appliances

6. B.S. 6461 Part 1 Installation of Chimneys and flues

7. B.S. E.N. 1858 Chinmeys Components & Concrete Flue Blocks

8. I.S. 813 : 1996 Domestic Gas Installation (Republic of Ireland)

No purpose made additional ventilation is normally required for this
appliance, when installed in G.B. When Installing in I.E. please consult
document I.S. 813 : 1996 Domestic Gas Installation, which is issued by the
National Standards Authority of Ireland. If installing in Northern Ireland,
please consult local building regulations. Any purpose made ventilation
must be checked periodically to ensure that it is free from obstruction.

1.2 FLUE AND CHIMNEY SUITABILITY

This appliance is designed for use with conventional brick built or lined chimneys
and fabricated flues. It is also suitable for use with pre-cast flue blocks conforming
to BS EN 1858 and metal flue boxes conforming to BS 715. All flues must
conform to the following minimum dimensions.

Minimum diameter of circular flues 125 mm (Without Flue

Restrictor Fitted)

Minimum effective height of all flue types 3 metres

When fitting to conventional chimneys or 175mm flues it may be desirable to
fit the flue restrictor baffle (supplied) to reduce the flue flow and increase the
efficiency of the fire. Safe clearance of products must always be checked by
carrying out a smoke match test as described.

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1.3 FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY

The fire must only be installed on a hearth it must not be installed directly onto
carpet or other combustible floor materials.

The fire is suitable for fitting to non-combustible fire place surrounds and propri-

etary fire place surrounds with a temperature rating of at least 150oc.

If a heating appliance is fitted directly against a wall without the use of a fire
surround or fire place all combustible material must be removed from behind
the trim. Soft wall coverings such as blown vinyl, wall paper etc. could be
affected by the rising hot air and scorching and/or discoloration may result.
Due consideration should be made to this when installing or decorating.

1.4 SHELF POSITION

The fire may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum
distance of 200mm above the top of the fire and the shelf does not project more
than 150mm. If the shelf overhangs more than 150mm the distance between the
fire and the shelf must be increased by 15mm for every 25mm of additional
overhang over 150mm.

1.5 FLUE / CHIMNEY INSPECTION

Before commencing installation, a flue or chimney should be inspected to ensure
that all the following conditions are satisfied.

1. Check that the chimney / flue only serves one fire place and is clear of any

obstruction. Any dampers or register plates must be removed or locked in
the open position.

2. Brick/stone built chimneys or any chimney or flue which has been used for

an appliance burning fuel other than gas must be thoroughly swept. The
base of the chimney / flue must also be thoroughly cleared of debris etc.

3. Any under-floor air supply to the fire place must be completely sealed off.

4. Ensure that the inside of the chimney / flue is in good condition along it’s

length and check that there is no leakage of smoke through the structure
of the chimney during and after the smoke pellet test. With pre-cast flues

it is especially important to check the inside of the flue for extruded
cement / sealant protruding from the joints between the flue
blocks. If present, these should be removed by rodding the flue
before proceeding with the installation.

5. Using a smoke pellet, check that there is an up-draught in the

chimney / flue and that the smoke can be seen issuing from the
terminal / chimney pot outside.

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There must be no leakage of smoke through the structure of
the chimney during or after the smoke pellet test and it is
important to check inside upstairs rooms adjacent to the chimney /
flue. Check the chimney pot / terminal and general condition of the

brickwork or masonry. If the chimney or flue is in poor condition or if
there is no up-draught do not proceed with the installation. If there is a
history of down-draught conditions with the chimney / flue, a tested and
certificated flue terminal or cowl suitable for the relevant flue type should
be considered.

6. A spillage test must always be carried out during commissioning of

the appliance.

1.6 FIRE PLACE OPENING AND CHIMNEY CATCHMENT SPACE

The front opening of the fire place must be between 375 and 440 mm wide, and
between 550 and 570mm high. If the opening exceeds these dimensions then a
surround must be constructed from suitable non-combustible material to produce a
correct size opening. Any surround must be suitably sealed to the fire place to
prevent leakage. See below in fig.1

When installing into a brick built chimney, you must ensure that there is sufficient
depth to accomodate any debris which may fall from the chimney. This depth
must be sufficient to accomodate 12 litres of volumetric space.

Fire Opening

375mm Minimum
440mm Maximum

610mm
Minimum

520mm Minimum

Fig. 1

550mm Minimum
570mm Maximum

Minimum Flat
Sealing Area

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Table A - Installation Depth Requirements for a Kinder Kalahari / Camber
being installed into a brick built chimney, requiring 12.0 litres of debris
collection volume (fig. 2).

When installing this product into a builders opening / brick-built chimney, the depth
required is a minimum of 170mm. The 12.0 litres of debris collection volume is
achieved by the space available taper down the sides of the firebox. This depth
can be reduced to 120mm if the black 50mm spacer frame is used. (Only suitable
for use on Kalahari models.) This spacer frame can be purchased from BFM
Europe Ltd. as an optional extra.
This appliance is suitable for use in fireplaces fitted with an existing chairbrick
without the need for removal of the chairbrick, providing the minimum depth of the
fireplace exceeds 260mm. If the depth is less than 260mm then the spacer
(optional) must be used to give a minimum clearance from the rear of the fire to
the rear of the chairbrick of at least 90mm to allow sufficient space for the
collection of debris which may fall down the chimney. The fireplace must be
checked to ensure that no part of the chairbrick is within 50mm of the flue outlet of
the fire when installed.

For example, if the appliance was to be fitted into a 400mm wide opening, the
depth required would be 170mm. See fig. 2 below for explanatory diagram.

Fig. 2

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Opening Width ( e.g. 400mm)

Depth Required

(e.g. 170mm)

1.7 FITTING TO PRE-CAST FLUE INSTALLATIONS

When installing this appliance into pre-cast flues, always ensure that the
spigot restrictor baffle has been removed.
To install the fire box in to pre-cast flue starter blocks, there must be at least
170mm from the mounting face of the fire to the rear of the pre-cast flue
starter block to allow sufficient space for debris collection. It is important to

consider this depth when choosing a fire surround as the thickness of the fire
surround must be sufficient to give a total depth of at least 170 mm to the rear of
the starter block, otherwise there will be insufficient depth. To increase this depth
the optional black 50mm spacer frame may be purchased (only suitable for
Kalahari models), this will reduce the depth required to 120mm or the fire surround
may be packed away from the wall using suitable non-combustible board,
providing the installation is correctly sealed. If in doubt about the suitability of the
fire contact BFM Europe Ltd. for advice before proceeding. This fire has been

designed to fit standard 100mm pre-cast starter blocks with 3 inch rebated
surrounds.It is important to ensure that the pre-cast flue is in good condition and

is free from extruded mortar or sealant from between the flue blocks.

This appliance has been tested for use in a pre-cast flue block complying
with BS EN 1858. In accordance with BS EN 1858, 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 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.

1.8 FITTING TO PRE-FABRICATED TWIN WALL METAL FLUE BOXES

The appliance may be fitted to twin wall metal flue boxes conforming to the con­structional requirements of BS 715, (for example the Selkirk LFE 125 box). The
box must have a minimum flue diameter of 125mm internal and minimum internal
dimensions of 160mm deep by 580mm high by 350mm wide. There are no
maximum dimensional requirements for the box. The top face of the box must be
insulated with a minimum thickness of 50mm of non-combustible mineral wool
insulation or similar material. The flue box must stand on a non-combustible base
of minimum thickness 12mm.

1.9 HEARTHS

This appliance must only be installed on to a concrete or non-combustible hearth.
The hearth material must be a minimum thickness of 12mm with the top surface at
least 50mm above the floor. The hearth must be fitted symmetrically about the fire
opening and have a minimum width of 760mm and a minimum projection of
300mm forwards from the fire opening. If the black spacer frame is used (only
suitable for Kalahari models), the hearth projection forward from the fireplace
opening will require to be 350mm.

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1.10 SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM

This appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing spillage monitoring system in
the form of an oxygen sensing pilot. This is designed to shut the fire off in the
event of a partial or complete blockage of the flue causing a build up of
combustion products in the room in which the fire is operated. The following are
important warnings relating to this spillage monitoring system :-

1) The spillage monitoring system must not be adjusted by the installer.

2) The spillage monitoring system must not be put out of operation.

3) When the spillage monitoring system is exchanged only a complete original
manufacturers part may be fitted. It is not possible to replace individual parts on
the pilot system on this appliance, only a complete pilot assembly (including the
thermocouple) may be fitted.

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SECTION 2

INSTALLATION OF FIRE

2.1 UNPACKING THE FIRE

Carefully lift the fire out of the carton. Remove the loose item packaging carefully
from the front of the appliance. Check the contents as listed :-

Packing Check List

1off Fire box / burner assembly
1off Boxed fuelbed base, ceramic front rail and 14 synthetic pebbles or 18

synthetic coals
1off Loose items bag.
1off Cable Fixing Kit
1off Camber trim or Standard Trim (dependent upon model selected)
1off each User instruction book and Installation book
1off Ashpan (only supplied with KRDP**RN models)

2.2 INSTALLING THE FIRE BOX

225 x 225mm (9 inch x 9 inch) brick built chimneys
175mm (7 inch) diameter lined brick or stone flue, insulated pre-fabricated
metal flue box to BS 715 / BS EN 1856-2 or Pre-Cast Flue to BS EN 1858

When installing into 125mm (5 inch) diameter lined brick or stone flue, or
insulated pre-fabricated metal flue box to BS 715 / BS EN 1856-2 and
pre-cast flues the restrictor baffle must not be fitted.

A spillage test must always be carried out to check satisfactory
clearance of flue products, regardless of the type of flue the
appliance is being fitted to.

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