Stovax P8143-UC, P8144-UC, P8127-UC, P8119-UC, P8128-UC User Manual

Aspen, Chamonix & Tahoe

Decorative Gas Basket Fires

With upgradeable control valve

Instructions for Use,

Installation and Servicing

For use in GB, IE (Great Britain and Eire)

PR0726 Issue 2 (July 2004)

IMPORTANT

Do not attempt to burn rubbish in this appliance. This appliance must only be operated with the glass door secured firmly in

position. The front casing of this appliance will become hot whilst in operation, it is therefore recommended that a suitable

guard should be used for the protection of young children, the elderly or infirm.

Please read these Instructions carefully before installation or use.

Keep them in a safe place for future reference and when servicing the fire.

The commissioning sheet on page 3 MUST be completed by the Installer.

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.

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CONTENTS

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APPLIANCE COMMISIONING CHECKLIST 3

USER INSTRUCTIONS 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12

Technical Specifications 12

Site Requirements 13

Installation 15

Commisioning 22

SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS 23

Servicing Requirements 23

Fault Finding 24

How to replace parts 26

Basic spare parts list 30

Service Record 31

Covering the following models

(P)8135**UC (P)8143**UC (P)8119**UC (P)8127**UC

(P)8136**UC (P)8144**UC (P)8120**UC (P)8128**UC

Please Note -** Will be replaced with the appropriate fuel effect suffix as follows:

MC - Coal effect PB - Pebble effect GL - Glass granules L - Log effect DW - Driftwood effect

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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 m3/h

5. Does ventilation meet appliance requirements

6. Have controls been upgraded (Upgradeable models only) 8455 Standard YES NO

8456 Programmable Thermostatic and Timer YES NO

APPLIANCE COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

Dealer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contact No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of Purchase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Model No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gas Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contact No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Corgi Reg No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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.

DEALER AND INSTALLER INFORMATION

This product is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of installation, as set out in the terms and conditions of sale between Gazco and your
local Gazco dealer. This guarantee will be invalid, to the extent permitted by law, if the above Appliance commissioning Checklist is
fully completed by the installer and available for inspection by a Gazco engineer. The guarantee will only be valid during the second
year, to the extent permitted by law, if the annual service recommended in the Instructions for Use has been completed by a Corgi
registered engineer, and a copy of the service visit report is available for inspection by a Gazco engineer.

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USER INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 Installation and servicing must only be carried out
by a competent person.

1.2 In all correspondence, please quote the appliance
type and serial number, which can be found on the
databadge located on a chain beneath the control valve.

1.3 Ensure that curtains are not positioned above the fire, and
that there is a 300mm minimum clearance between the
sides of the fire and any curtains.

1.4 This product is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of
installation, as set out in the terms and conditions of sale
between Gazco and your local Gazco dealer. Please consult
with your local Gazco dealer if you have any questions. In
all correspondence always quote the Model Number and
Serial Number.

2.1 Locate the control valve on the appliance. There are two
control knobs on the valve, the right hand knob controls the
pilot ignition and the left hand knob controls the main
burner.

2.2 If your appliance has already been upgraded to battery
remote control, please refer to the instructions provided
with the upgrade to operate the remote control. The
following instructions will work for either situation.

2.3 Ensure that the left-hand control knob is pointing to off ( ).

2.4

Ensure that the right hand control knob is pointing to off ( ).

2.5 Press in the right hand control knob and rotate it anti­clockwise until a click is heard (keep pressing in) and the
knob is pointing to pilot ( ). The pilot should now light. If
the pilot has not lit, repeat the procedure until it does.

2.6 Keep the control knob pressed for 10 seconds and then
release it, the pilot should stay alight. If the pilot goes out,
repeat the procedures until it does.

2.7 If the pilot will not light after repeated attempts, contact the
retailer or installer from whom the appliance was
purchased.

2.8 Turn the right hand control to point to main burner ( ).
The appliance can now be controlled using the left hand
control knob.

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
controlled between low and high settings. Turn the control

2. LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE

1. GENERAL

knob anticlockwise to increase the flame height and
clockwise to decrease the flame height.

THE YELLOW FLAMES WILL APPEAR WHEN THE FIRE
HAS GAINED SUFFICIENT HEAT - TYPICALLY 10 TO 20
MINUTES.

3.1 To turn the fire off, locate the control valve, turn the left­hand control knob until it points to off ( ). The main
burner will go out leaving the pilot burning.

3.2 To turn the pilot off, locate the control valve, turn the right
hand control knob until it points to off ( ), the pilot will go
out.

3.3 IF THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED OR GOES OUT IN USE,

WAIT 3 MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RE-LIGHT.

3.4 After the fire has been turned off, the gas left in the burner
will continue to burn, causing a crackling or popping noise.
This is quite normal and will last up to one minute.

If the pilot does not ignite as described in Section 2, it may
be lit with a match.

4.1 Press in the right hand control knob and rotate it anti­clockwise until a click is heard (keep pressing in) and the
knob is pointing to pilot ( ), apply a lighted match to the
pilot hood, see diagram 1.

4.2 When the pilot is alight, extinguish the match and continue
to depress for 5 to 10 seconds.

4.3 The fire may now be controlled as previously described.

4. LIGHTING THE FIRE WITH A MATCH

3. TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF

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5.1 Your fire is fitted with a control valve that can be easily
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 has been lit. It can turn the
main burner on and regulate it from low through to high
and back again. It can turn the main burner off leaving the
pilot burning GAZCO PART NUMBER 8455.

5.3 The remote control receiver box is supplied with a 0.8
metre lead, which attaches to the control valve. The
receiver must be located in a position that will receive a
signal from the handset and may be attached using the
adhesive pads supplied in the instruction kit. The receiver
must not be located on any surface which may become hot
when the fire is in use.

5.4 IMPORTANT - there is a thermostatic version of the
upgrade but this is NOT SUITABLE for open flame fires .

6.1 Cleaning should only be carried out when the fire is turned
off and cold.

NOTE: Do not use a vacuum cleaner.

6.2 Cleaning is necessary when there is any chimney debris
visible on the fuel effect, or if there is a soot build up in the
fire. Minor soot deposits can be ignored.

6.3 Remove the fuel effect carefully onto a sheet of paper.

6.4 Clean the fuel effect using a soft brush taking great care not
to damage them.

6.5 Foreign objects or debris which have been thrown, or have
fallen onto the fire should be removed when the fire is cold,
by hand.

6.6 Replace the ceramic components by refering to section 7.

NOTE: CERAMIC PARTS ARE FRAGILE.

7.1.1 Your fire will be supplied either with a ceramic Coal, Log,
Pebble or Driftwood effect This will have been specified at
the time of ordering. With pebble fires follow coal layouts.
With driftwood fires follow log layouts.

7.1.2 Positioning of ceramic parts is important, not only for the
flame effect, but also for optimum performance of the
appliance.

7.1.3 It is important that the ceramic fuel effect pieces are placed

7. ARRANGEMENT OF FUEL BED
COMPONENTS

6. CLEANING THE FIRE

5. UPGRADING YOUR FIRE

7.1 General

7.2 Glass Granules

7.3 Firebeads

so that there are gaps around each for the flames to pass
through.

7.1.4 Ceramic components must only touch each other at single
points, avoid whole sides touching.

7.1.5 Do not use any more ceramic components than those
shown, extra parts supplied are spares and should be kept
for future use.

7.1.6 The ceramic components should last about 2 years in
normal use at which time it is recommended to replace
them. Replacement parts can be bought from any stockist
who supplies GAZCO fires, always state the model number
found on the databadge.

7.1.7 The parts are supplied in various quantities depending on
the size of the fire delivered. Check your coals, pebbles,
driftwood and logs. If any are damaged, contact your Gazco
stockist for replacements. Always ask for genuine Gazco
parts.

7.1.8 Depending on the fuel effect that you have been supplied
with, follow the correct section.

7.2.1 If you have chosen the glass granular fuel effect, open the
bag of glass granule and fill the fire to the top ensuring the
granules finish level with the top of the tray.

7.2.2 Firmly pat the granules down to ensure that there are no
voids below the surface. It is important to ensure that the
granules fill all the gaps around the burner, and that the
granules finish level with the top of the tray.

7.3.1 If you have chosen any other of the fuel effects (coal,
pebble or log), it will be necessary to fill the tray with
firebeads.

7.3.2 You will find 2 sizes of firebeads, large and small. Using the
large beads, fill the fire to within 10mm of the top, level the
beads and pat down. See diagram 2.

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7.3.3 Using the small beads, fill the fire to the top.
See diagram 3.

7.3.4 Smooth out the fire beads, it is important to ensure that the
fire is completely filled, level to the top.

NOTE: if your fire needs more beads, then there should be
some left over from the original installation, if not then
more must be ordered from your Gazco stockist. Do not
use any other type of material as this may seriously damage
your fire and could be dangerous.

7.3.5 Firmly pat the beads down to ensure that there are no
voids left below the surface.

7.3.6 Ensure that no beads have fallen into the pilot area.

7.3.7 Ensure that the pilot shield is fitted correctly and that it fits
tightly onto the edge of the tray. See diagram 4.

7.4.1 Place 8 large square blocks in a solid mass in the centre of
the burner tray as shown, ensure they fit tightly together.
See diagram 5.

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7.4.2 Place 14 small coals or pebbles around the edge of the tray
as shown, ensure that there are gaps between each coal or
pebble. Place one on top of the pilot shield. See diagram 6.

7.4.3 Starting at the front, place 14 alternating large and small
coals or pebbles around the perimeter of the fire, they
should sit on the bottom row of small coals or pebbles and
rest against the inner mass of square blocks. See diagram 7.

7.4.4 Place the remaining 6 large coals or pebbles on top of the
square blocks, ensure that there are gaps between each coal
or pebble. See diagram 8.

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AR0558

AR1262

AR1264

7.4 Coal & Pebble Layout - Small Aspen & Chamonix

AR1265

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7.5.1 Place 15 large square blocks in a solid mass in the centre of
the burner tray as shown, ensure they fit tightly together.
See diagram 9.

7.5.2 Place 18 small coals or pebbles around the edge of the tray
as shown, ensure that there are gaps between each coal or
pebble. Place one on top of the pilot shield. See diagram

10.

7.5.3 Starting at the front, place 18 alternating large and small
coals or pebbles around the perimeter of the fire, they
should sit on the bottom row of small coals or pebbles and
rest against the inner mass of square blocks. See diagram

11.

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7.5.4 Place the remaining 11 large coals or pebbles on top of the
square blocks, ensure that there are gaps between each
coal or pebble. See diagram 12.

7.6.1 Place 10 small coals or pebbles around the edge of the tray
as shown, ensure that there are gaps between each coal or
pebble. See diagram 13.

7.6.2 Place 6 large square blocks in a solid mass in the centre of
the burner tray as shown, ensure they fit tightly together.
See diagram 14.

AR1266

AR1267

AR1268

AR1269

AR1270

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12

9

10

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7.5 Coal & Pebble Layout -

Medium Chamonix, Large Aspen & Chamonix

7.6 Coal & Pebble Layout - Tahoe

AR1271

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7.6.3 Place one large coal or pebble on top of the pilot shield,
then place 10 alternating large and small coals or pebbles
around the perimeter of the fire. They should sit on the
bottom row of small coals or pebbles and rest against the
inner mass of square blocks. Place one small coal or pebble
on top of the centre of the square blocks. See diagram 15.

7.6.4 Place the remaining 4 large coals or pebbles on top of the
square blocks, ensure that they lean against the central
small coal or pebble and that there are gaps between each
coal or pebble. See diagram 16.

It may be necessary to make small changes to the log
positioning in order to achieve the most pleasing flame
effect but the following guidelines should be followed.

7.7.1 Refer to the log identification chart and identify the
numbers corresponding to the logs that have been supplied.
See diagram 17

7.7.2 Place the two logs (No.13) on top of the beads as shown.
See diagram 18.

7.7.3 Place the large log (No. 1) so that it sits on top of the
previous two logs. Place the burnt effect log (No. B1) in the
centre of the tray as shown. See diagram 19.

AR1272

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AR1273

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17

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AR1275

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7.7 Log & Driftwood Layout – Small Aspen & Chamonix

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7.7.4 Place log (No. 7) along the LH side of the tray, log (No. 9)
along the RH side of the tray and place logs (No. 8 and 11)
along the front of the tray as shown. Place the cone (No.

14) on the LH side of the burnt log. See diagram 20.

7.7.5 Place the large log (No. 6) so that it rests on top of the rear
and front logs to the LH side, Place log (No. 7) on the RH
side and log (No. 8) so that it bridges the centre gap as
shown. See diagram 21.

It may be necessary to make small changes to the log
positioning in order to achieve the most pleasing flame
effect but the following guidelines should be followed.

7.8.1 Refer to the log identification chart and identify the
numbers corresponding to the logs that have been supplied.
See diagram 22.

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7.8.2 Place the two logs (No.13) on top of the beads as shown.
See diagram 23.

7.8.3 Place the large log (No. 1) so that it sits on top of the
previous two logs. Place the burnt effect log (No. A1) in the
centre of the tray as shown. Place one log (No. 7) along
each side of the tray, another log (No. 7) along the front LH
side and a log (No. 8) along the front RH side of the tray.
See diagram 24.

7.8.4 Place two cones (No. 14), one in the RH front corner and
the other at the LH side of the burnt log. See diagram 25.

AR1276

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AR1278

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AR1279

24

AR1280

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AR1277

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7.8 Log & Driftwood Layout –

Medium Chamonix, Large Aspen & Chamonix

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7.8.5 Place one large log (No. 6) so that it rests on top of the rear
and front logs to the LH side. Place the other large log (No.

6) so that it rests on top of the rear and front logs on the RH
side and log (No. 8) so that it bridges the centre gap as
shown. See diagram 26.

It may be necessary to make small changes to the log
positioning in order to achieve the most pleasing flame
effect but the following guidelines should be followed.

7.9.1 Refer to the log identification chart and identify the
numbers corresponding to the logs that have been supplied.
See diagram 27.

7.9.2 Place a cone (No. 14) in the centre at the rear edge of the
tray and place one log (No. 13) at each side of the cone.
Place one log (No. 11) along the front of the tray at each
side of the pilot. See diagram 28.

7.9.3 Place the burnt effect log (No. B1) in the centre of the tray.
See diagram 29.

7.9.4 Place one log (No. 8) in the centre so that it rests on the
rear cone and the pilot shield. See diagram 30.

7.9.5 Place one log (No. 11) so that it rests on the LH front log
and the burnt log. Place another log (No. 7) so that it rests
on the RH front log and the burnt log. See diagram 31.

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AR1282

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AR1283

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AR1284

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7.9 Log & Driftwood Layout – Tahoe

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AR1285

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