Technical information

General technical
information
All Magiglo gas fires feature: piezo electric
spark ignition; permanent pilot and oxygen
depletion sensor.
Safety
All Magiglo gas fires feature an oxygen
depletion sensor that monitors the air supply in
the room and automatically shuts off the fire if
the oxygen supply falls below a safe level.
Ventilation
Generally, a gas fire with a gas input of 6.9kW
or less does not normally require additional
ventilation. A fire with a gas input of 7.0kW or
more will require the installation of additional
ventilation. This should be equivalent to
100cm
2
in the room where the fire is installed.
For specific details please consult the Magiglo
Technical Guide.
Installation
Magiglo recommend that installation of its
products is only carried out by installers
employed or recommended by a Magiglo
authorised retailer. Gas installations must be
carried out by a CORGI registered installer.
Warranty
Magiglo fires all carry a 12 month guarantee.
Optional extended guarantees are available
as part of our customer registration scheme.
Further information
For more in-depth technical information
please refer to the Technical Guide or visit
www.magiglo.co.uk.
Control & ignition systems
Manual control
The standard control is a high specification
multifunctional gas control infinitely variable
between high and low. Ignition is by piezo electric
spark and there is a permanent pilot facility.
No mains electricity or batteries are required.
Remote control
The remote control features a battery powered
gas control infinitely variable between high and
low. Ignition is by piezo electric spark and there
is a permanent pilot. The appliance can also be
operated manually without the handset.
Trim Switch control
The Trim Switch control is a high level control
located on the right hand side of the appliance,
and features a battery powered gas control
infinitely variable between high and low.
Ignition is by piezo electric spark and there is
a permanent pilot. Note: The Duo Power Trim
Switch is electrically powered and switchable
between user defined high and low.
Optimum Wall Switch control
The Optimum Wall Switch control is a wall-
mounted control system that features a battery
powered wall switch (available in Chrome and
Brass finishes) with on/off and is infinitely
variable between high and low settings.
Ignition is by piezo electric spark and there is a
permanent pilot. The fire can also be operated
manually without the Wall Switch control.
Controls for electric appliances
The electric appliances can be operated by
either an infra-red remote control or a set of
push buttons that are located behind a drop
down louvre panel. Both are supplied as
standard and enable the user to operate both
the flame effect and the heat output.
A convenient set of small LED lights at the rear
of the fire allow the user to tell at a glance
what control setting they have selected.
Power – takes the appliance in an out
of standby mode
Flame – turns the flame effect on and off
Low – turns on the heater at a rate of 1kW/Hr
High – turns on the heater at a rate of 2kW/Hr
A Standard side vent
A standard side vent terminal is used for
both the Duo Power and the Affinity Power
side vent applications.
B/C Power 2
A recent addition to the Magiglo range is the
option of having a ‘Power 2’ flued fire. Suitable
for both the Duo and the Affinity, the main
advantages of the Power 2 are:
- The Power 2 terminal vent options are more
aesthetically pleasing, and are available in
white or terracotta finishes.
- The unique design of the Power 2 with its
internal baffle helps to reduce nuisance fan
shut-downs in adverse weather conditions,
and reduce back-draught to the room.
B Power 2 surface-mounted rear vent
The Duo Power and Affinity Power can be vented
directly to an outside wall, using up to 760mm of
flue duct (with optional extension) to a Power 2
surface-mounted rear vent.
C Power 2 recessed rear vent
If external space is restricted, the Duo Power and
Affinity Power can be vented directly to an outside
wall, using up to 760mm of flue duct (with
optional extension) to a Power 2 recessed rear vent.
Power flue vent options
For details please see separate Technical Guide.
Chimney
stacks
typical of a
Class 1 flue
The tell-tale sign
of a pre-cast flue
Chimneys, flue
types and vents
Usually of masonry construction (identifiable
by a chairbrick at the back of the opening),
the flue must comply with the Building
Regulations for Class 1 (solid fuel) appliances,
with a minimum diameter of 175mm (7”)
and a minimum equivalent height of
3 metres.
A Class 1 flue usually terminates with a brick
or stone built chimney.
Class 1 flue
Usually of pre-cast concrete block
construction (hollow concrete blocks which
form part of the inner skin of the dwelling)
that terminates with a ridge tile. There are
two main types:
a) Pre 1986 the chimney should have a
minimum cross sectional area of 210mm
x 65mm throughout and a minimum
equivalent height of 3 metres.
b) Post 1986 the chimney should have a
minimum cross sectional area of 16,500mm
2
with no dimension less than 90mm and a
minimum equivalent height of 3 metres.
Pre-cast flue
A Class 2
gas terminal
Usually of metal construction and found
within newer homes. Typically constructed
using twin walled flue with a minimum
diameter of 125mm (5”) and a minimum
equivalent height of 3 metres.
Class 2 flue
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Technical Specification
Power-flued fire terminal vents
A B C