Verine Fontana HE MK2 NPHL**RN2 Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions

Fontana

HE MK2

Model No. NPHL**RN2

HIGH EFFICIENCY LOG EFFECT ROOM HEATER

Installation, Maintenance & User Instructions

Hand these instructions to the user

Model No. NPHL**RN2 is for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply pressure
of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

** Denotes trim & colour variant

CONTENTS

PAGE

Section 1 Information and Requirements

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.0 Appliance information 3

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.1 Conditions of installation 4

1.2 Flue & Chimney Suitability 4
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.3 Shelf position 5

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.4 Hearths 5

1.5 Installation to plastered wall surfaces 5

Section 2 Installation of Fire

2.1 Unpacking the combustion chamber 6

2.2 Preparing the combustion chamber opening (In studded wall) 7

2.3 Preparing the combustion chamber opening (In chimney breast) 8-9

2.4 Securing the fire to the opening 10

2.5 Installation of the gas supply 11

2.6 Fitting the efficiency / flue restrictor baffle 12

2.7 Fitting the batteries to the fire 12

2.8 Removal & re-fitting of the glass frame 13

Section 3 Assembling Fuel Bed and Commissioning

3.1 Fitting the fuel bed logset 14-18

3.2 Making the gas connection & checking for gas tightness 18

3.3 Removal & re-fitting the trim 19

3.4 Lighting the appliance 20-24

3.5 Checking for clearance of combustion products 25

Section 4 Maintenance

4.1 Removal of the burner & controls assembly 26

4.2 Removal of the burner 26-27

4.3 Removal of the pilot assembly 27

4.4 Removal / Replacement of the gas control valve 27

4.5 Removal / replacement of the receiver unit 27

4.6 Removal / Replacement of the handset battery 28

Section 5 User Instructions

5.1 Installation Information 29

5.2 About the Fontana HE MK2 room heater 30

5.3 Spillage monitoring system 31

5.4 Lighting the appliance 32-36

5.5 Cleaning Instructions 37

5.6 Removal & re-fitting the fuel-bed logset 38-42

5.7 Removal & re-fitting the glass frame 43

5.8 Removal & re-fitting the trim assembly 44

5.9 User replaceable parts 45

5.10 Changing the batteries in the RC handset 45

5.11 Changing the batteries in the fire 45

Model number NPHL**RN2 manufactured by:-

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

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SECTION 1

INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

1.0 APPLIANCE INFORMATION

Main injector : (1 off) Stereomatic Injector Cat 82 – size 380 (NG)

Pilot Type : Seagas P5-29D

Maximum Gross Heat Input : 5.5 kW

Minimum Gross Heat Input : 3.6 kW

Cold Pressure : G20 20.0+/-1.0 mbar (8.0 +/- 0.4 in w.g.)

Ignition : Integral to gas valve

Electrode Spark Gap : 4.0mm

Packed Weight Combustion Chamber : 54.0 kg

Appliance Efficiency Declaration

The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977-1 :
2009 and the result is 71%. 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 BSI. The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government’s
Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Top View of Combustion Side View of Combustion
Chamber Chamber

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797 mm

728 mm

351 mm

515mm

560mm

351mm

385mm

385mm

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION

It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a GAS SAFE 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. BS 5871 Part 2 Installation of Inset Live Fuel Effect Gas Fires

2. BS 6891 Installation of Gas Pipework

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

4. BS 1251 Open fire place components

5. BS 715 / BS EN 1856-2 Metal flue pipes for gas appliances

6. BS EN 1858 Clay Flue Blocks and Terminals

7. IS 813 : 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 : 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 and metal flue boxes conforming to BS 715 / BS EN 1856-2.
All flues must conform to the following minimum dimensions.

Minimum diameter of circular flues 125 mm
Minimum effective height of all Class 1 (175mm) flues 3 metres
Minimum effective height of all Class 2 (125mm) flues 4 metres

ENSURE THAT IF INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT INTO A BRICK BUILT
CHIMNEY, THE CHIMNEY HAS BEEN FULLY SWEPT PRIOR TO PROCEEDING
WITH THE INSTALLATION.

Safe clearance of products must always be checked by carrying out a smoke
match test as described in section 3.7

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1.3 SHELF POSITION

The fire may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum
distance of 300mm 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.

1.4 HEARTHS

This appliance does not require the fitting of a hearth that projects in front of it
when installed into a recess in either an existing chimney breast or a studded wall.
The appliance must however stand on a non-combustible base that is a minimum
thickness of 12mm

1.5 INSTALLATION TO PLASTERED WALL SURFACES

If installing to a plastered wall, all material must be removed from the 50mm area
surrounding the combustion chamber opening, and replaced with non-combustible
material, such as marble or granite, to prevent plaster cracking. See figure 3
below.

Fig. 3

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Combustion Chamber
Opening in Studded Wall or
Existing Chimney Breast

750mm

520mm

Minimum 50mm of
material to be removed
all round perimeter of
combustion chamber
and replaced with
marble, granite or other
non-combustible
material to create a
sealing area. Secure
combustion chamber via
four off mounting holes
in mounting frame

SECTION 2

INSTALLATION OF FIRE

2.1 UNPACKING THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER

Carefully lift the combustion chamber out of the carton. Remove the loose item
packaging carefully from the pack. Check the contents as listed :-

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THE
GLASS PANEL IS BROKEN OR NOT SECURELY FIXED TO THE FIREBOX.

Packing Check List

1 off Combustion Chamber & Glass Frame Assembly
1 off Trim (supplied in separate pack)
1 off Boxed ceramic fuel-bed set (packed inside combustion chamber)
1 off Installation / User Instruction Manual
1 off Rubber grommet (to seal inlet aperture used on firebox)
1 off Handset & 1 off 9V Battery
1 off Loose Items pack – containing :- 1 off efficiency baffle

4 off no. 12 x 40mm screws
4 off rawlplugs
4 off AA batteries
1 off handset wall bracket

IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION

This product requires a minimum effective flue height of 4.0 metres of minimum
circular cross-sectional area 125mm. If installing the product into a 225mm x
225mm brick chimney, THE CHIMNEY SOUNDNESS MUST BE CHECKED BY
TESTING prior to a decision being made on whether the chimney requires lining.
If the flue height is greater than 10 metres on an external wall or 12 metres on an
internal wall then a flue liner must be fitted even if the chimney integrity is ok

.

Please check the chimney height and integrity prior to proceeding with the
installation, to establish if a chimney liner is required. Any flue pipe should
conform to BS 715 / BS EN 1856-2 (Metal flue pipes for gas appliances).

When you have decided upon if the product requires the fitting of a flue
liner, proceed with the creation of the correct sized builders opening or
studwork installation of the product as per sections 2.2 or 2.3

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2.2 PREPARATION OF THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OPENING
(INTO STUDDED WALL) USING A 125MM FLUE LINER.

All combustible parts of the studwork must be set at the distances as shown below
in figure 4 & 5. For installation into such applications a flue box with 125mm flue
pipe adaptor is available to purchase as a cost option extra, please order part
number 1125-130260, from your local Verine stockist.

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Minimum 50mm at sides

Minimum 50mm at rear

Combustion Chamber

Dimension “A”

Opening
Width = 750mm

Dim “A”

Dim “B”

Dimension “B”

Opening
Height = 520mm

Dim “C”

Dimension “C”

Opening
Depth = 385mm

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

A minimum clearance of
100mm is required above
the top of the draught
diverter to combustible
surfaces

M

inimum 125mm flue liner required

125mm diameter minimum

flue liner required

MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM
FLOOR LEVEL TO
BOTTOM OF OPENING IS
150MM

2.3 PREPARATION OF THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OPENING
(INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY BREAST)

An opening should be constructed to the following dimensions in the existing
chimney breast. See figure 6 below.

Fig. 6

NOTE : Please ensure that access holes are cut into either the sides or area

above the lintel to allow access to the flue pipe connection if using a flue liner.
Such access holes are also advantageous in installations where a flue liner is not
required as they provide access for servicing purposes.

If installing without a flue liner, please ensure that sufficient depth is available in

the opening to collect a minimum volumetric area of 12 litres (0.012m3) of flue
debris. This is achieved by a minimum depth of 385mm, the design of the outer
combustion chamber ensures this depth can be met.

Refer to figure 1 on page three for dimensions of the flue outlet.

CHECK ANY LOAD BEARING STRUCTURAL ITEMS ARE NOT
AFFECTED BY THE INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. SEE FIG 6
OVERPAGE.

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Opening Width = 750mm

Opening Height = 520mm

Minimum Depth 385mm
with or without liner

L

intle must

p

roject 150mm
either side of the
opening if
cutting into an
existing chimney
breast

Fig. 7

The opening needs to be sufficient to accomodate the combustion chamber. To
support the wall above the opening, a suitable lintel must be inserted across the
top of the opening. The lintel could be either pre-cast concrete or steel - Catnic
CN52 or CN 46 could be used, depending upon the inner wall thickness. Before
proceeding with the installation of the fire, an assessment of the area immediately
above the fire is required, see figure 7 above. If there is no existing openings
within either triangle, proceed with forming the opening. However, if opening or
beams occur within either triangle, then you should seek specialist advice from a
structural engineer or consider relocating the proposed position of the firebox.

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400mm interactive area

6

00mm load triangle

T

he Interactive Zone -

O

penings, beams or joists within

this area need to be assessed.

L

oad triangle - No beam or
opening permissible within this
area

Lintel
e.g. 750mm x 75mm

Proposed Opening in

Chimney Breast

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2.4 SECURING THE FIRE TO THE OPENING

a) The combustion chamber must be secured to the opening via the four

off screw and rawlplugs provided. Figure 8 & 9 below shows the hole
centres in the mounting flanges of the combustion chamber.

Fig. 8

b) DO NOT SECURE THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER INTO THE

OPENING AT THIS POINT AS ACCESS WILL STILL BE REQUIRED
TO RUN THE GAS SUPPLY PIPEWORK AS DETAILED IN SECTION

2.5

Fig. 9

371mm

779mm

4 holes in combustion

chamber mounting flange

for securing to the opening

2.5 INSTALLATION OF THE GAS SUPPLY (INTO STUDDED WALL OR
EXISTING CHIMNEY BREAST)

Before installing the combustion chamber, decide from which side or if a
rear connection to the gas supply is required. Plan the pipe run to enter
the below the firebox from the left, right or rear and connect to the inlet
elbow. See figure 10, 11 & 12 below.

Note : Before breaking into the gas supply a pressure drop test
should be carried out to establish that the existing pipework is
sound. Always insert the grommet into the entry point used (a
sharp blow with a hammer or chisel will be sufficient to knock out
the opening selected in the firebox) and with the grommet fitted
cut with a sharp knife to allow the supply pipework to pass
through into the firebox.

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Combustion Chamber

Gas Supply entering from L/H/S

Combustion Chamber

Gas Supply entering from Rear of Combustion Chamber

Outer wall or rear face of studwork

Ensure if bringing gas
supply through side or rear
of a chimney breast that the
pipe is sleeved and sealed
with a suitable flexible, non
setting compound

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Combustion Chamber

Fig. 12

Gas Supply entering from R/H/S

2.6 FITTING OF THE EFFICIENCY BAFFLE.

a) The product is supplied with an efficiency baffle to improve the

efficiency of the product when installed into Class 1 flues, of minimum
diameter 175mm / 7” or brick built 225mm x 225mm chimneys. The
minimum effective height of all flues must be 3 metres or above.

b) If the product is to be fitted into a Class 1 flue, it may be desirable to fit

the efficiency baffle.

c) If the product is fitted into a Class 2 flue of diameter 125mm / 5” then

the restrictor baffle must not be fitted. It should also be noted that if
fitting into a 125mm / 5” diameter flue that the minimum effective height
of the flue is 4 metres.

d) To fit the efficiency baffle (supplied in the loose items pack), use the 4

screws supplied to secure the baffle to the spigot on the rear of the
firebox as shown below in figure 13.

Fig. 13

2.7 FITTING OF THE BATTERIES

a) The batteries are fitted in the receiver unit on the left hand side, slide

the cover off and fit the 4 off AA batteries.

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2.8 REMOVING / RE-FITTING THE GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY

a) The glass frame is held in position by hooking the top flange over the

combustion chamber opening at the top as shown in figure 14 below.

Fig. 14

b) The assembly is then secured to the bottom of the combustion chamber

by the two hinge clamp brackets as shown below in figure 15. These
are clamped together to form the seal between the glass frame
assembly and the combustion chamber.

Fig. 15

NOTE :

Always ensure that a consistent seal between the combustion
chamber and the glass frame is achieved.

Glass Frame Assembly
locates over lip on top of
combustion chamber lid, and
drops onto flange as shown.
To remove, unclip base clips
as shown in figure 15 and lift
clear.

denotes correct
final position of
glass frame.

Combustion
Chamber

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SECTION 3

INSTALLATION OF FIRE

3.1 FITTING THE FUEL-BED LOGSET

a) Place the base log behind the burner gauze as shown below in figure

16 onto the raised platform.

Fig. 16

b) Place the bark chippings over the burner as shown below in figure 17,

do not allow the bark chippings to cover the area around the pilot as
indicated below.

Fig. 17

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Keep area around pilot clear of
bark chippings