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SCANDIUM - NEON - ATHOS

INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS

ATHOS

NEON

SCANDIUM

Preliminary Notes Before Installation

This appliance is a high efficiency, flueless, flame effect gas
fire. It provides radiant and convected warmth both effi­ciently and safely utilising the latest type catalytic convertor
burner technology.

The appliance incorporates a combustion monitoring sys­tem (Oxygen Depletion System). It must not be adjusted or
put out of operation. If replaced then manufacturers origi­nal parts must be used.

The appliance is designed to fit various types of situations
as listed in the Installation Requirements.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the
rules in force and only used in a sufficiently ventilated
space. A minimum of 100cm

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(15.5in2) purpose provided
ventilation is required for this appliance. An openable win­dow or louvre is also required. This appliance is factory set
for operation on the gas type, and at the pressure stated on
the appliance data label.

The room size should be a minimum of 40m

3

(1412ft3) to
allow adequate circulation of air and ensure the correct
operation of the fire. This volume may include adjacent

spaces but these spaces must not be separated by a door.
In order to convert from cubic feet (ft

3

) to cubic metres (m3)

divide the room volume (in ft

3

) by 35.3. This appliance is
intended as a secondary source of heat only and should not
be used in a room without some form of background heat­ing present.

The appliance must not be installed in a bedroom, bath­room or any sleeping area. The appliance does not require
a flue system of any type as the catalytic converter cleans
the flue products to provide a complete combustion sys­tem, which is intrinsically safe.

The appliance must be installed by a competent person in
accordance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
Regulations 1998 or rules in force. It is strongly recom­mended that a CORGI registered engineer is used for this
purpose, as they are the only persons approved by the HSE
under the above regulations.

On initial lightup of a new appliance, the ‘newness’ will
burn off within the first few hours of operation. During this
period some smoke may be emitted from outlet grille, this
should be no cause for concern. Accordingly, the room
should be well ventilated with all windows and doors open
during this period.

Read all these instructions before commencing installation.

All instructions must be handed to the user.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is a catalytic flueless flame effect gas fire, providing radi­ant and convected warmth. It is designed to operate on Natural Gas
following factory set adjustments, (see Data label on appliance for gas
type and pressure).

It is the LAW that all gas appliances and fittings are installed by a com­petent person (such as a CORGI registered fitter) and in accordance
with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, the rele­vant British Standards for Installation, Codes of Practice and the
Manufacturers' Instructions. The installation shall also be carried out in
accordance with the following regulations:

The Building Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment,
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.

Note: For Republic of Ireland, reference should be made to the relevant
standards governing installation. (IS 813: 1996)

Failure to comply with these regulations could lead to prosecution and
deem the warranty invalid.

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) exist, may discolour walls.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force
and used only in a sufficiently ventilated space. A minimum of 100cm

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(15.5 in2) purpose provided ventilation is required for this appliance, an
openable window or louvre is also required. To reduce the possibility of
draughts entering the room via the air vent, we recommend the use of
"Black Hole" or "Vortex" type vents featuring internal baffles.

Consult ALL instructions before installation and use of this appliance.

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CONTENTS

Section Contents Page No.

1.0 Important Notes 2

2.0 Appliance Data 3

3.0 Installation Requirements 3

3.1 Room Sizing 3

4.0 Site Requirements 3

4.1 Ventilation 5

5.0 Unpacking the Appliance 5

5.1 Component Checklist 5

6.0 Gas Supply Routes 6

7.0 Fixing the Appliance 6

7.1 Checking the Burner 7

8.0 Testing and Commissioning 7

8.1 Operating the Appliance 7

8.2 Spark Failure 7

8.3 Setting pressure 7

8.4 Fitting the decorative facia 8

8.5 Fitting the side panels 9

9.0 Briefing the customer 9

10.0 Servicing 9

10.1 Servicing the Burner 10

10.2 Pilot Assembly 10

10.3 Catalysts 11

10.4 Testing for Firebox Leakage 11

11.0 Troubleshooting Guide 12

1.0 IMPORTANT NOTES

This appliance is free from any asbestos material.

This appliance may be installed with or without a hearth. If a hearth is
fitted, the size and design may be as desired. If the appliance is to be
sited near a disused natural draught flue it is recommended that the
old flue should be partially sealed off to prevent draughts, however
some ventilation will be required to prevent condensation.

The appliance is designed to be wall mounted. It is possible to install

the appliance onto certain types of combustible materials - see section
entitled ‘Clearances to combustible materials’.

In the event that the fire is sited near a disused or unserviceable fire­place served by a natural draught flue, any existing under grate
draught device should be sealed off to prevent loss of heat or creation
of draughts. The passageway into the flue should be partially sealed to
prevent excessive draughts, however some ventilation will be required
in the old flue to prevent condensation and dampness. Advice should
be sought from your local building control officer.

The room size should be a minimum of 40m3(e.g. 13’4” x 13’4” x 8’)
to allow adequate circulation of air and ensure the correct operation of
the fire. This volume may include adjacent spaces but these spaces
must not be separated by a door. To calculate a room size in cubic
metres (m3) divide the room volume in cubic feet (ft3) by 35.3.

This appliance is designed to be wall-hung. Do not recess any part of

the appliance into the wall.

This appliance may be installed in any room in a home, however there
are exceptions, and the appliance may not be used in the following
rooms;

· Bedrooms - or areas which are mainly used for sleeping.

· Bathrooms - or areas where large amounts of steam are likely to be
generated.

Installation in living rooms is common, however other rooms such as
kitchens, dining rooms and hallways are permitted, providing a suitable
natural gas supply is available, and rooms sizing and ventilation require­ments are strictly adhered to (see section 4.1).

The appliance is designed to be versatile, and as such will operate cor­rectly when exposed to normal gentle draughts experienced within the
home. It is not recommended, however that the appliance be installed
in areas where it is likely to be exposed to persistent strong draughts,
that may be generated by outside doors or windows, air vents etc.

2.0 APPLIANCE DATA

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3.0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

3.1 ROOM SIZING

4.0 SITE REQUIREMENTS

Gas Group G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H
Country(s) of destination GB/IE

Inlet Pressure 20 mbar
Max Energy Input Gross 3.5 kW

Net 3.15 kW
Max Gas Rate 0.34 m3/h
Min Energy Input Gross 2.0 kW

Net 1.8 kW
Pilot Energy Input Gross 166 W

Net 150 W
Burner Pressure High 17.5 mbar. (+/-0.75 mbar). Hot

17.0 mbar. (+/-0.75 mbar). Cold

Low 5.8 mbar. (+/-0.25 mbar). Hot

5.3 mbar (+/-0.25 mbar). Cold
Main burner flow restrictor Stereo 1.45mm (1/4” BSP)
Oxypilot SIT/Bray 9082
Gas Inlet Connection 8mm inlet restrictor elbow
Ignition Piezo spark
Spark Gap 4.0 mm (± 1.0mm)

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.

It is recommended that the appliance should not be installed within
500mm of any air vent.

Clearances to non-combustibles

Non combustible surfaces are defined as brick, metal, marble, concrete
etc. and also a number of man-made materials impervious to flame. If
in doubt refer to the material manufacturer for further information
before proceeding with installation.

Clearances to the sides of the appliance are 100mm (4in). Clearance to
the front of the appliance is 500mm (20in).

The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a non-com­bustible wall, providing the area behind the appliance is flat and does
not interfere with the various vent holes in the back panel of the appli­ance.

The appliance may be installed with or without a non combustible
hearth. If a hearth is fitted, the size and design may be as desired.

A non combustible shelf of any depth may be positioned above the
appliance provided it is no closer than 400mm from the top of the
appliance glass panel and the wall above the appliance is non com­bustible.

Clearances to combustible materials

Combustible materials are defined as wood, fabrics, or other materials
likely to combust if exposed to flame. Generally, any material, which is
likely to discolour, melt or misshape when exposed to moderate heat,
should be considered as a combustible material or surface.

Clearance to the sides of the appliance are 100mm(4in) but curtains,
drapes and other fabrics are not permitted within a distance of
500mm(20in) of the appliance sides. No such materials are permitted
directly above the appliance regardless of distance.

The minimum clearance to the ceiling above the appliance is 800mm
measured from the top of the appliance glass window panel (not the
large glass facia).

Combustible materials should not be positioned directly in front of the
appliance within a distance of one metre.

Under no circumstances should any electrical equipment e.g. plasma
screen TV sets etc. be positioned on the wall above the appliance. The
appliance is designed to be wall mounted alone and not in conjunction
with any type of combustible fire surround. No combustible shelves
should be positioned on the wall above the appliance. It should be
established that any mirrors or picture frames etc. to be positioned on
the wall above the appliance are able to withstand prolonged exposure
to moderate heat and moisture before proceeding with their installa­tion.

The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a combustible
wall, providing it is relatively flat and does not interfere with the vari­ous vent holes in the back panel of the appliance. The wall must be
structurally sound and constructed from a material capable of with­standing moderate heat. Finished plaster, conventional wall paper and
dry-lined plasterboard are examples of suitable materials. Materials
such as flock, blown vinyl and embossed paper which are sensitive to
even small amounts of heat should be avoided as scorching and or dis­colouration may occur over time.

If the appliance is to be mounted on a dry lined wall or a timber framed
construction wall then the integrity and ability of the wall to carry the
weight of the appliance must be confirmed. It is important in these cir­cumstances that any vapour control barrier is not damaged, and that
any structural members of the house frame are not damaged.

The appliance may be positioned as close to a solid floor (i.e. stone,
wooden laminate etc.) as the particular design of fireframe permits,
however it is not permitted to install the appliance within 100mm of
carpet, rugs or fabric materials of any kind. This dimension is measured
vertically to the bottom of the appliance frame.

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4.0 SITE REQUIREMENTS - CONTINUED