Robinson Willey Sahara Installation And Servicing Instructions

Radiant/convector gas fire

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SAHARA with Safeguard and SAHARA DE LUXE with Safeguard
RADIANT/CONVECTOR
GAS FIRE
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT - This fire is for use on Natural Gas ONLY (G20)
Cat.
(G20) at 20mbar in G
I
2H
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations .
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed
by competent persons (e.g. Corgi member) in
accordance with these installation instructions, all
the relevant parts of the local and national
Building Regulations, current IEE Wiring
Regulations and all relevant recommendations of
the following British Standard Codes of Practice:
1.
BS 5871 : Part 1
2.
BS 5440 : Part 1 : (Flues)
3.
BS 5440 : Part 2 : (Air Supply)
4.
BS 715
5.
BS 6891
6.
BS 1289 : 1975
7.
BS 1289 : Part 1 : 1986 and part 2 : 1989
8.
The Building Regulations issued by the
Department of Environment and the Building
Standards (Scotland) (Consolidation)
Regulations issued by the Scottish
Development Department.
9.
Any other relevant British Standard Code of
Practice and/or Local Building Regulations,
and in accordance with 'the rules in force'.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force
L E AV E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S W I T H T H E U S E R
Sahara (Pewter)
Sahara (Antique Bronze)
Sahara De Luxe (Pewter)
Sahara De Luxe (Antique Bronze) G.C. No. 32 689 41
B
and IE.
SERVICE AND INSTALLATION
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G.C. No. 32 689 38
G.C. No. 32 689 39
G.C. No. 32 689 40
Sahara
Sahara De Luxe

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  • Page 1 G.C. No. 32 689 39 Sahara De Luxe (Pewter) G.C. No. 32 689 40 GAS FIRE Sahara De Luxe (Antique Bronze) G.C. No. 32 689 41 INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT - This fire is for use on Natural Gas ONLY (G20) Sahara Cat.
  • Page 3 Introduction The SAHARA with Safeguard is a radiant convector gas fire, the De Luxe version has a simulated log fuel effect. It is suitable for conventional brick chimney, pre-cast flues, various proprietary flues and metal flue box conforming to BS 715. The fire can be either hearth mounted or wall mounted on a non- combustible hearth or wall.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications 1.0 Technical Data Fig. 1A 1.1 OVERALL DIMENSIONS (mm) SAHARA De Luxe SAHARA Height Width Depth Height to top of flue spigot Weight (Kg) 25.5 1.2 HEAT INPUT (GROSS) Maximum Input 6.04kW 20,600 Btu/h Minimum Input 1.55kW 5,290 Btu/h Maximum Output 4.78kW...
  • Page 5: Site Requirements

    Site Requirements 2.0 Site Requirements 2.1 THE FIREPLACE AND SURROUND The fireplace must be of non-combustible material having an opening size to the dimensions shown in Fig. 3A for Hearth Mounting and Fig. 3B for Wall Mounting respectively. It is IMPORTANT that there is no combustible material or cladding in the vertical flat area shown in dotted lines in Figs.
  • Page 6 Site Requirements a) Hearth Mounting (Fig. 3A) Fig. 3A The hearth must be non-combustible material at least 13mm (½in) thick and measuring at least 710 mm (28in) wide by 305mm (12in) deep with the fireplace opening central. Its top surface should preferably be 50mm (2in) above the floor level to discourage placing of rugs or carpets over it.
  • Page 7 Site Requirements 2.2 BRICK CHIMNEY 228mm x 228mm (9in x 9in) A chimney previously used to burn solid fuel must be swept prior to installation. The chimney must be inspected to ensure that:- (a) It serves only one fireplace (b) It is properly sealed so that combustion products do not escape from the flueways into the room.
  • Page 8 Site Requirements PRE-CAST FLUE OF MINIMUM CROSS SECTION (Fig. 5) 198mm x 67mm (7¾in x 2 / ln). This fire is suitable for installation into a properly constructed pre-cast flue conforming to BS 1289 :1975 and BS 1289: Part 1 :1986 and Part 2 : 1989 of at least 3m (10ft) effective height and having flueways of at least 198mm x 67mm (7¾...
  • Page 9 Installation 3.0 Installation 3.1 UNPACK THE FIRE AND ACCESSORIES Remove the top fitment. Lift the carton clear of the fire pack. Remove the front fitment which contains the following:- Fender Assembly. (ii) Closure Plate. (iii) Cooler Plate. (iv) Spigot. (v) Spigot Restrictor. (vi) Artificial Log (De Luxe).
  • Page 10 Installation 3.2.1. When Hearth Mounting. Fit the closure plate centrally across the fireplace opening and seal all four edges. 3.2.2. When Wall Mounting Ensure that the top of the spigot opening is at least 488mm above the finished floor level and at least 25mm below the top edge of the fireplace opening and that the air relief opening is unobstructed.
  • Page 11: Preparation Of Fire

    Installation PREPARATION OF FIRE 3.4.1. Remove outer Case Stand the fire upright. Pull off the control knob. Remove the Canopy, by removing two screws from each side and lifting to clear the knob spindle. Recover the spindle washer. Place carefully aside. The outer case is held to the backplate by four screws two on each side.
  • Page 12 Installation FIT FLUE SPIGOT (Fig. 9) (and Flue Spigot Restrictor if Required) The flue spigot consists of two identical pieces and is held to the back of the fire by four screws. The four screws are already fitted around the flue outlet.
  • Page 13: Make Gas Connection

    Installation 4.0 Connect to Gas Supply NOTE: (1) The appliance must be connected to gas with rigid or semi rigid tubing. (2) Ensure that a service cock is provided for isolation of the fire for servicing. MAKE GAS CONNECTION The gas inlet is suitable for right hand, left hand or concealed connection.
  • Page 14: Make Electrical Connection

    Installation Connect to Electricity Supply (D/L) GREEN/YELLOW MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED ALL EXTERNAL WIRING BETWEEN THE BLUE APPLIANCE AND THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SHALL COMPLY WITH CURRENT IEE WIRING REGULATIONS. The mains lead has the following specification: BROWN 24/0.2mm 0.75mm circular 3 core flex cord to B.S.
  • Page 15: Preliminary Electrical System Checks

    Installation PRELIMINARY ELECTRICAL NOTE: Should it be found that the fuse has failed but no fault is SYSTEM CHECKS indicated - a detailed continuity check (i.e. by disconnecting (See Figs. 12A, 12B and 12C) and checking each component) is required to trace the faulty component.
  • Page 16 Installation C. Polarity Check Remove the two screws securing the electrical cover box to the log basket. Slacken the screw on the cable clamp securing the mains lead. The electrical cover can now be lifted clear. This permits access to the terminal block and earthpost. Appliance connected to the mains supply and meter set on 300VAC scale.
  • Page 17 Installation 6.0 Assembly of Fire WHITE INDICATOR ADAPTOR DIMPLE TO BE 6.1 REMOVE CONTROL KNOB ABOVE WHITE Pull out the knob and keep in a safe place MARK ON CONTROL KNOB 6.2 REPLACE RADIANTS Replace the radiants by inserting them top first beneath the firebox canopy then locate the bottom edge behind the front lip of the radiant support plate.
  • Page 18 Installation FIT FENDER If the fire is wall mounted, first remove the foot assembly by undoing the foot guide at each end of the fender. Engage the retaining screw heads of the fender in the keyhole slots of the outer case and let the fender slide down to locate and secure itself.
  • Page 19: User Instructions

    User Instructions 8.0 Make sure that the user knows that: The control knob must be pressed in before turning and always set to one of the stated positions. The fire can be lit with a match if necessary as detailed in the Users Instructions.
  • Page 20: Burner Assembly

    Servicing Instrucitons 9.0 Important Notes WITHDRAW THE PLUG FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE BEGINNING AND SERVICING (De Luxe). TURN MAIN GAS SUPPLY TO THE FIRE. ALWAYS TEST FOR GAS SOUNDNESS AFTER SERVICING OR EXCHANGING ANY COMPONENT. N.B. To avoid damage to the radiants during servicing, it is recommended that these are removed and put to one side, in a safe place.
  • Page 21: Servicing Instructions

    Servicing Instructions PILOT FILTER Remove the pipe connecting the pilot to the gas tap (2 nuts). The pilot filter is located in the outlet from the tap, prise it out with a pin. Insert new pilot filter (it may be convenient to balance the new filter on the outlet and push home using a matchstick).
  • Page 22: Short List Of Parts

    R.H. Spinner (Red centre) 159 505 822161 L.H. Spinner (White centre) 159 581 992505 Control Knob Adaptor (see page 16) 992491 Issue 5 ROBINSON WILLEY LIMITED Mill Lane, Old Swan, Liverpool. L13 4AJ. England. Telephone: 0151-228-9111 Fax: 0151-228-6661 Website: www.robinson-willey.com Email: info@robinson-willey.com...

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