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Glow-worm Homeglow 2 BBU User Manual

Glow-worm Homeglow 2 BBU
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Installation & Servicing Instructions
221100C.08.98
To be left with the user
FIRE G.C No. 37 314 16
For use with
a specially designed
Glow-worm Back Boiler Unit only
References in these instructions to British Standards and Statutory
Regulations/Requirements apply only to the United Kingdom.
For Ireland the rules in force must be used.
BS 6332
BS 5258
2
This is a Cat I
2H
Appliance
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Glow-worm Homeglow 2 BBU Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGlow-worm
ModelHomeglow 2 BBU
CategoryIndoor Fireplace
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Notes and Information

1.1 Important Notice

Crucial safety and operational advice for the fire. Covers safety device and potential causes for shutdown.

Sheet Metal Parts Warning

Warning regarding safe handling of sheet metal parts to prevent injury during installation or servicing.

Statutory Requirements and Compliance

1.2 Statutory Requirements

Outlines legal and regulatory compliance for installation, including British Standards and Gas Safety Regulations.

CE Mark Compliance

Explains the appliance's compliance with EU directives for gas appliances and electrical equipment.

1.3 Technical Data

Provides essential specifications like gas connection, electrical input, weight, injectors, pressure, and heat input/output.

1.4 Fire Front Location

Details the specific back boiler units required and mounting considerations for the fire front.

1.5 Installation Clearances

Specifies minimum clearance distances around the fire front for safety and proper ventilation.

Installation Types and Flue System

2.1 Installation With Hearth

Specifies minimum hearth dimensions for installations that include a hearth.

2.2 Installation With Surround

Details requirements for fitting the fire front with a surround, including opening sizes and material finishing.

2.3 Installation Without Surround or Hearth

Covers direct wall fixing requirements, flatness, and clearances for installations without hearth or surround.

2.4 Flue Connection

Explains how the fire front connects to the back boiler's flue collector assembly and ventilation needs.

Fire Front Preparation

3.1 Unpacking the Fire Front

Step-by-step guide to safely unpack the fire front, check parts, and remove protective films.

3.2 Flue Spigot Assembly

Details how to attach the flue spigot assembly to the fire front casing.

3.3 Gas Supply Connection

Instructions for connecting the gas supply tube to the fire front, including cutting and deburring.

3.4 Back Boiler Sensing Tube Fixing

Guides the connection of the back boiler sensing tube to the air duct and its mounting bracket.

Electrical Wiring and Testing

4.1 Electrical Supply General

Specifies the source of the fire front's electrical supply and initial connection steps.

4.2 Wiring Procedure

Detailed instructions for connecting the fire front's cable to the back boiler control box, including earthing and neutral connections.

4.3 Electrical System Testing

Outlines essential electrical safety checks like insulation resistance, earth continuity, and polarity after installation.

Appliance Installation

5.1 Positioning the Fire Front

Instructions on aligning the fire front spigot, marking fixing points, drilling, and securing the unit to the wall.

5.2 Gas and Electrical Connection

Details the final connections for gas supply and electrical plug/socket for the fire front.

Lighting, Testing, and Internal Parts

6.1 Lighting and Testing

Guides on safely lighting the appliance, checking the combustion products safety device, and initial operational checks.

6.1 Lighting and Testing

Continuation of lighting procedures, gas soundness checks, and burner operation tests.

6.2 Fitting Internal Components

Instructions for installing internal parts like glass panels, insulation, and the coal effect assembly.

6.2 Fitting Internal Components

Further steps for installing internal components, focusing on fuel support grids and side cheeks.

6.2 Fitting Internal Components

Detailed instructions for placing the coal effect pieces correctly onto the fire bed and rails.

6.2 Fitting Internal Components

Final steps for arranging the coal effect pieces, ensuring correct placement and gaps.

6.3 Heat Settings

Explains the different tap positions and their corresponding flame effects and heat outputs.

6.4 Spillage Test Procedure

Outlines how to perform a spillage test using a smoke match to check for proper combustion product ventilation.

Spillage Test Procedures: No Fan

Specific steps for conducting spillage tests when no fan is present in the room, with doors and windows closed.

Spillage Test Procedures: With Fan

Steps for spillage testing when a fan is present, detailing conditions for fan operation and room ventilation.

6.5 Case Reassembly

Instructions for refitting the outer casing, glass panel, hearth casting, and control plinth after servicing.

6.5 Case Reassembly

Further details on reassembling the fire front casing, securing screws, and fitting trim pieces.

User Instructions

User Operation and Safety Advice

Provides advice on safe use, cleaning trims, effects of heat on furnishings, and recommended servicing intervals.

Servicing and Parts Replacement

Servicing Notes and Precautions

General notes and safety precautions to be followed before and during servicing or parts replacement.

8.1 Front Glass Assembly Replacement

Steps for removing, cleaning, and refitting the front glass panel assembly.

8.2 Coal Effect & Glass Base Servicing

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the coal effect pieces, support grids, and glass base.

8.3 Burner and Injector Servicing

Details on disconnecting and servicing the burner assembly, injectors, and injector box.

8.5 Combustion Products Safety Device

Guidance on checking, cleaning, and replacing the combustion products discharge safety device and its components.

8.6 Ignition Lead Replacement

Instructions for removing, disconnecting, and fitting a replacement ignition lead.

8.7 Gas Tap and Piezo Servicing

Procedures for servicing the gas tap, piezo unit, and associated components like the filter.

8.8 Insulation Replacement

Instructions on how to remove and replace the insulation within the appliance.

8.9 Glass Base Replacement

Steps for removing and refitting the glass base of the appliance.

8.10 Underbed Lighting Maintenance

Notes on bulb replacement for underbed lighting, including checking screw fitment.

8.11 Light Switch Replacement

Guidance on removing the old light switch and fitting a new one.

8.12 Gas Tap Pilot Filter Servicing

Details on accessing and replacing the small filter located in the pilot port of the gas tap.

Fault Finding

9.1 Fire Front Ignition Issues

Procedures for diagnosing and resolving problems related to the fire front's ignition system.

9.2 Electrical System Faults

Steps for checking the mains electrical system, including earth continuity, polarity, and resistance.

Electrical Fault Finding Flowchart

A step-by-step flowchart to diagnose electrical faults in the appliance's wiring and components.

Fire Ignition Fault Finding Flowchart

A flowchart to systematically troubleshoot issues preventing the fire front from igniting or burning correctly.

9.3 Thermocouple Testing

Instructions for testing the thermocouple using a multimeter and interrupter unit.

9.4 Combustion Products Safety Device

Explains potential issues indicated by the safety device's operation and related checks.

Thermocouple Circuit Diagnosis

A diagnostic graph and procedure to assess the thermocouple circuit's performance and identify faults.

Replacement Parts

Parts List and Ordering Information

Provides a detailed table of all replaceable parts and guidance on how to order them.

Exploded View of Parts

An illustrated diagram showing the location and numbering of various replacement parts within the appliance.

Supplementary Installation Instructions

11.1 General Supplementary Notes

General advice for fitting the fire front to existing Glow-worm back boiler units without a safety device.

11.2 Supplementary Installation Steps

Specific installation modifications required when the back boiler lacks a safety device, including electrical and sensing tube connections.

11.3 Boiler Lighting Procedure

Detailed instructions for lighting the boiler and its pilot burner, including safety checks and troubleshooting.

Boiler Controls and Wiring Diagrams

Diagrams illustrating boiler controls, terminal blocks, and wiring connections for supplementary installations.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Health and Safety Information for Installers

Details on adhesives, sealants, glass yarn, insulation, and ceramic fibre, with advice on handling and potential irritations.

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