GB2337580A

GB2337580A - Fire assembly

Info

Publication number: GB2337580A
Application number: GB9810479A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Richard Mcgowan
Original assignee: ROSTON CASTINGS Ltd
Current assignee: ROSTON CASTINGS Ltd
Priority date: 1998-05-16
Filing date: 1998-05-16
Publication date: 1999-11-24
Anticipated expiration: 2018-05-16
Also published as: GB2337580B; GB9810479D0

Abstract

A gas fire assembly 10 comprising a gas fire unit 20 and also a mounting member 28. The member 28 being arranged so as to permit the unit 20 to be mounted to provide a conventional appearance whilst only part of the unit 20 extends into the flue opening.

Description

1 Fire Assembl 2337580 This invention concerns a fire assembly, and

particularly but not exclusively a gas fire assembly, and especially a fuel effect gas fire with a convector unit. -- It is often desirable with a gas fire to provide a convector arrangement to provide convected heat in addition to radiant heat. Such arrangements generally require extra space in providing ducting for the convector arrangement to allow the air to be warmed. Fuel effect gas fires are generally mounted in a fire place in a similar manner to a conventional solid fuel fire. With fire arrangements such as a U.K. Class 11 flue which is provided in much modern housing, there is not sufficient space, i.e. depth, in general for a fuel effect fire with a convector arrangement. Accordingly, such arrangements have generally only been available in situations where a full chimney is provided. Another problem encountered with this type of fire and others, is in providing maintenance, and particularly in servicing the convector box. Generally such arrangements require removal of much if not all of the fire surround to enable maintenance to be carried out.

According to the present invention there is provided a fire assembly, the assembly comprising a fire unit and a mounting member, the mounting member being mountable on a wall at the location of a flue, with the fire unit mountable on the mounting member such that the front of the fire unit is outwardly spaced from the wall.

The assembly is preferably arranged such that the fire unit is removably mountable on the mounting member and can be removed from the mounting member whilst the latter remains mounted on a wall, and the fire unit can be removed in a direction away from the wall.

The mounting member preferably comprises a.mounting flange sealingly engageable against the wall. The mounting member preferably also comprises a 2 body extending from the mounting flange with a further flange provided on the body, upon which further flange the fire unit can be removably mounted.

The fire assembly preferably also comprises a fire surround, and desirably also a casting locatable within the fire surround. The casting preferably has a depth such that the front of the fire unit does not substantially protrude therefrom.

The fire unit preferably comprises a gas fire, and desirably a fuel effect gas fire. The gas fire preferably comprises a convector unit, and the convector unit preferably has an outlet above the combustion part of the gas fire.

An embodiment of the present invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic side view of a fire assembly according to the invention; Fig. 2 is an exploded side view of the assembly of Fig. 1, showing the different components of the assembly; and Fig. 3 is a diagrammatic front view of the assembly of Fig. 1.

The drawings show a fire assembly 10 mounted on a wall 12 with a fire resistant hearth 14. The wall 12 is provided with a Class II flue comprising a conventional heat resistant block 16 with ducting 18 extending upwardly therefrom.

The assembly 10 comprises a fuel effect gas fire unit 20 incorporating a convection arrangement. The unit 20 comprises a combustion chamber 22 and ducting 24 extending therebehind and leading to a forward facing outlet 2 6 above the chamber 22. The assembly 10 also comprises a mounting member 28 with a mounting flange 30. The flange 30 is of a size to be sealingly mountable 3 on the wall 12 around the flue opening in the wall 12. A rectangular shaped body 32 extends from the flange 30 and is provided with an inwardly turned further flange 34. The unit 20 is locatable extending through the member 28 with mounting projections 36 on the front of the unit 20 engageable against the front face of the flange 34, and mountable thereon by screws (not shown) engageable through aligned holes.

The assembly 10 also comprises a conventional rebated surround 38 in which is located a casting 40. The casting 40 is shallower than is conventional and is arranged such that the front of the unit 20 is recessed just behind the front of the casting 40. Inlets (not shown) are provided under the ash pan cover (also not shown) for air to enter the convector unit.

There is thus described a fire assembly which permits a fuel effect convection gas fire unit to be provided in a Class II flue. The mounting member enables the depth of the gas fire unit to be accepted in the assembly whilst providing a conventional appearance. The mounting of the gas fire unit on the mounting member enables the gas fire unit to readily be disconnected therefrom and pulled outwardly to allow maintenance and repair. The construction of the assembly is such that it can be inexpensively produced in a conventional manner.

Whilst the invention has been described with regard to a fuel effect gas fire with a convector unit, the invention could be used with a wide range of different fire types. For example, this assembly would also be usable where no convector unit was provided. The assembly could also be usable with different fuels such as for instance solid fuel. The invention could be usable in situations other than a Class II flue as described.

Various other modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the fire unit could be differently mounted. The inlet/outlet arrangement for the convector unit could be different, and it may not be necessary to provide a surround and/or casting as described.

4 Whilst endeavouring in the foregoing specification to draw attention to those features of the invention believed to be of particular importance it should be understood that the Applicant claims protection in respect of any patentable feature or combination of features hereinbefore referred to and/or shown in the drawings whether or not particular emphasis has been placed thereon.

Claims

Claims,-

1. A fire assembly, the assembly comprising a fire unit and a mounting member, the mounting member being mountable on a wall at the location of a flue, with the fire unit mountable on the mounting member such that the front of the fire unit is outwardly spaced from the wall.

2. A fire assembly according to claim 1, wherein the assembly is arranged such that the fire unit is removably mountable on the mounting member.

3. A fire assembly according to claim 2, wherein the fire unit can be removed from the mounting member whilst the latter remains mounted on a wall.

4. A fire assembly according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the fire unit can be removed in a direction away from the wall.

5. A fire assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting member comprises a mounting flange sealingly engageable against the wall.

6. A fire assembly according to claim 5, wherein the mounting member also comprises a body extending from the mounting flange with a further flange provided on the body.

7. A fire assembly according to claim 6, wherein the fire unit can be removably mounted upon the further flange.

8. A fire assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the fire assembly also comprises a fire surround.

9. A fire assembly according to claim 8, wherein the fire assembly also comprises a casting locatable within the fire surround.

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10. A fire assembly according to claim 9, wherein the casting has a depth such that the front of the fire unit does not substantially protrude therefrom.

11. A fire assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the fire unit comprises a gas fire.

12. A fire assembly according to claim 11, wherein the fire unit comprises a fuel effect gas fire.

13. A fire assembly according to claims 11 or 12, wherein the gas fire comprises a convector unit.

14. A fire assembly according to claim 13, wherein the convector unit has an outlet above the combustion part of the gas fire.

15. A fire assembly substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

16. Any novel subject matter or combination including novel subject matter disclosed herein, whether or not within the scope of or relating to the same invention as any of the preceding claims.