Focal Point SUPA 400 User guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Preliminary Notes Before Installation

This appliance is an Inset Live Fuel Effect appliance which provides radiant and

convected warmth utilising the latest type burner technology.

The fire is designed to fit various types of fireplaces and natural draught flues as

listed in the Installation Requirements.

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 CORGI 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 only

used 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

This fire is an Inset Live Fuel Effect Gas Fire providing radiant and convected warmth. It is designed to operate on

Natural Gas or LPG (Propane) depending upon factory set adjustments. See Data Plate on appliance for gas type.

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 in accordance with 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.

BS 5871 part 2

BS 5440 part 1

BS 1251

BS 6891

BS 6461 part 1

BS 5482 part 1 (for LPG appliances)

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

invalid.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force and used only in a

sufficiently ventilated space.

Consult all instructions before installation and use of this appliance.

This appliance is free from any asbestos material. Refractories and coal bed are constructed

from ceramic fibre.

Section

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Contents

Important Notes

Appliance Data

Installation Requirements

Site Requirements

Debris Collection Space

Ventilation

Flue Boxes

Unpacking the Appliance

Component Checklist

Preparing the Appliance

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Section

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Contents

Preparing the Opening

Gas Supply

Fitting the Firebox

Cable Fixing

Gas Connection

Fuel Bed Layout

Fitting Fireframe and Front

Testing & Commissioning

Servicing

Troubleshooting Guide

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Note - For Republic of Ireland, reference

should be made to the relevant standards

governing installation, particularly in regard

to flue sizing and ventilation. See IS813,

ICP3, IS327 and any other rules in force.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The LPG (propane) version of this appliance MUST NOT be installed into a basement, or into an area that is

entirely or partially below ground level.

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 are 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.

This appliance has been tested for use in circular flues of a minimum internal diameter of 125mm.

This appliance is suitable for use with a “lightweight” surround and back panel of 150ºc minimum rating.

APPLIANCE DATA

Gas Group G20 Natural Gas CAT I2H G31 Propane CAT I3P

Inlet Pressure 20 mbar 37 mbar

Max Energy Input (gross) 6.8 kW 6.2 kW

Min Energy Input (gross) 3.5 kW 3.5 kW

Pilot Energy Input (gross) 210 W 210 W

Setting Pressure 15.8 mbar 36 mbar

Main Injector Burner Stereo size 81 Stereo size 130

Gas Inlet Connection 8mm compression 8mm compression

Ignition Piezo spark Piezo spark

Spark Gap 3.5 to 4.5mm 3.5 to 4.5mm

Weight 25 Kg 25 Kg

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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SITE REQUIREMENTS

The fireplace opening should be inspected and repairs made where necessary. Any chair brick or fireback may

be left in place, providing that the dimensional requirements for debris collection and spigot clearance are met.

The opening WIDTH and HEIGHT dimensions should be between 390mm and 440mm wide, and 545mm to

575mm high.

Opening DEPTH should be 267mm or greater for a clay/cement lined 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. Opening DEPTHS include any plaster or infill panels which form part of the installation.

This appliance required 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.

Any existing under grate draught device must be sealed off.

The opening wall must be non-combustible and have adequate flat surface for appliance sealing.

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 minimum 50mm clearance between it and the back wall of the opening or other obstruction. The

area immediately above the outlet must form a smooth path into the flue.

A. Opening height: 545mm

min/575 mm max.

B. Opening width: 390mm

min/440mm max.

C. Mounting depth: 247mm

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. See section 4.1

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SITE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

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 (4in) of either side of the frame of the

appliance, providing the forward projection does not exceed 100mm (4in).

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.

DEBRIS COLLECTION SPACE

The mounting depth of this appliance is 247mm. In accordance with BS 5871, minimum debris collection

volumes are required behind the installed appliance. These are shown below, and as Dimension X on the

fireplace diagram on the previous page.

CLAY/CEMENT LINED OR BLOCK FLUE WHICH IS NEW, UNUSED, OR PREVIOUSLY ONLY BEEN USED

WITH A GAS FIRE. X Dimension = 20mm

UNLINED FLUE OR CHIMNEY WHICH HAS BEEN USED FOR SOLID FUEL OR OIL BURNING APPLIANCES.

X Dimension = 60mm

VENTILATION

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 the correct operation of the flue. This is potentially a greater problem should the property

be of modern nature. If the appliance does not spill with windows open but does with windows closed, this

proves that lack of ventilation is the problem, if not, it will be the flue 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.

Ventilation located underneath or within the immediate vicinity of the appliance MUST NOT be used, as it may

adversely affect the performance of the O.D.S. sytem.

Spillage detected during commissioning is almost always a result of poor flue performance, which 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.

Maximum depth of shelf Minimum distance from inside edge of

fire frame to underside of shelf

100mm (4in) 203mm (8in)

150mm (6in) 305mm (12in)

203mm (8in) 356mm (14in)

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PREFABRICATED FLUE BOXES

This appliance can be fitted into a number of proprietory flue boxes, provided that the minimum dimensions

given in the diagram below are complied with. The flue outlet of the fire must not obscure the flue outlet from

the flue box. A smooth path into the flue must exist.

Constructional Note: The frame of the fire, any back panel or other infill panel, 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 the fitting of the prefabricated flue box shall be complied with at all times.

Some flue boxes may require minor adaption when fitting the fire using the cable fixing kit.

The firebox, base of the flue box, and the hearth 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 dimensions shown are inclusive of any back or infill panels.

UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE

Stand the carton right way up, cut the strapping bands and remove the top end cap. Read all the instructions

before continuing to unpack or install this appliance.

Remove the box containing the cast front fret, and the bag containing the coals. Remove the cardboard packing

pieces, and any bags containing other fittings or 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 checklist given in section 7.1.

Please dispose of the packaging materials at your local recycling centre.

125mm min internal dia

twin wall flue tube

265mm min depth

395 mm min

opening width

545mm min

opening height

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COMPONENT CHECKLIST

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION

1 Firebox and burner tray assembly.

1 Decorative frame, one of several finishes.

1 Cast front fret with separate ashpan cover, one of several designs and finishes.

1 Moulded ceramic fibre combustion matrix.

22 Individual ceramic coals.

2 Moulded ceramic front coal strips.

1 Moulded burner pad.

1 Set of manufacturers instructions and warranty card.

1 Cable fixing kit comprising; 2 cables, 2 tensioners, 2 clamps, 4 fixing eyes, 4 fibre rawl plugs.

1 Self tapping screw pack.

3 Lengths of self adhesive sealing strip.

1 Rubber grommet.

PREPARING THE APPLIANCE

Note: Ensure that the gas supply is isolated before commencing installation of the appliance.

The fireplace opening and environment must be in compliance with the specifications 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

releasing the two screws through the tray legs. Remove the transit screw securing the rear ledge of the firetray to

the firebox. This will no longer be required. The tray is now free, and may be lifted away.

Knockout holes are provided in the rear 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 how be made in the rubber to slip snugly around the outside of the pipe and sleeving.

Note: Failure to fit grommets can affect the operation of the appliance. Do not install or use the appliance without

the seals 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.

SPIGOT RESTRICTOR: The spigot restrictor is supplied fitted to the

fire as a stitch bent plate on the flue outlet. If installing the fire into

a Class 1 or good Class 2 flue, bend up into position in the flue

outlet of the fire.

Note: You MUST bend down fully the spigot restrictor and re-

test if the appliance fails a spillage test during commissioning.

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PREPARING THE OPENING

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 makes

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.

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 fibre rawlplugs and eyebolts to these

holes. Note: Plastic rawlplugs are NOT suitable for this application.

SCREW FIXING. For fixing by screw, mark and drill the fireframe or base, and the relevant points in the opening

or on the wall. Rawlplugs 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.

GAS SUPPLY ROUTING

When the opening is ready for installation of the fire, the gas supply can be routed as shown in the diagrams

below.

The gas pipe must be suitably protected where it passes through fireplace openings. Any sleeving should be

sealed to the pipe at its ends.

To comply with current installation codes, it is essential that the supply pipe is fitted with an appliance isolator

valve (e.g. a restrictor elbow at the side of the hearth).

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.

The appliance firefront is specially notched to allow the gas pipe to pass through when an over hearth supply is

necessary.

Fireplace opening

Firebox

Grommets

Gas valve

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