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Valor Fires 958 Installation And Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 958
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
Fitted with one of the following fascia.
Aspect Glass, Fascination,
Landscape, Serenity,
Tranquility
(GC No. 32-032-89)
We trust that this guide gives
sufficient details to enable this
appliance to be installed and
maintained satisfactorily. However, if
further information is required, our
Valor Fires Technical Helpline will
be pleased to help.
Telephone 0844 8711 565 (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
Telephone 0044 844 8711 565.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
Visia
or
5131886/02

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  • Page 1 However, if further information is required, our Valor Fires Technical Helpline will be pleased to help. Telephone 0844 8711 565 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
  • Page 2 Warning: Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. Valor Fires, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP www.firesandstoves.co.uk Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication ©...
  • Page 3 BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute. The Highest Standards Valor Fires is a member of SBGI and HHIC (Heating and Hot water Industry Council) that work to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance. Careful Installation...
  • Page 4 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 45 TO 59 © Page 4 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 44 OWNER GUIDE 45 - 59 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 2.1 General information. 2.2 Efficiency. 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 3.2 Ventilation requirements. 3.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD).

  • Page 6: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 10. BURNER & SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 10.1 Fitting the burner. 10.2 Supply pipe installation. 10.3 Preliminary burner checks. 10.3.1 Lighting the fire. 10.3.2 Operating the burner. 10.4 Check inlet pressure. 10.5 Fitting the lower hotbox baffle to the ‘Fascination’model. 11.

  • Page 7: Safety And Unpacking

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING Installer Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling: The approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: Model Heat Engine Fascia Total Aspect Glass 7.21...

  • Page 8: Appliance Data And Efficiency

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 2.1 General information. Natural (G20) Propane (G31)* Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar Landscape, Serenity and 5.1kW (17,401 Btu/h) Not available Visia - Input Max. (Gross) Landscape, Serenity and 3.2kW (10,918 Btu/h) Not available Visia - Input Min. (Gross) Aspect Glass and Tranquility 5.2kW (17,742 Btu/h) Not available...

  • Page 9: Efficiency

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2.2 Efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 and the result is as below : Model Efficiency % (Gross) Landscape, Serenity and Visia. Aspect Glass, Tranquility and Fascination. Fascination when converted to LPG. The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation.

  • Page 10: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. The installation must be in accordance with these instructions. For the user’s protection, in the United Kingdom it is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.

  • Page 11: Ventilation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.2 Ventilation requirements. Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation requirements of this appliance. In GB reference should be made to BS 5871 Part 2 and in IE reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”...

  • Page 12: Fireplace Preparation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.6.2 Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible, they must be secured in the open position. 3.7 Fireplace preparation. 3.7.1 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts.

  • Page 13: Fireplace Clearances

    INSTALLER GUIDE The surface of the hearth must be sufficiently flat to enable the bottom of the fascia and the bottom front cover to be aligned horizontally. Any excessive unevenness (uneven tiles, Cotswold stone, etc.) should be rectified. The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets. 3.9 Fireplace clearances.
  • Page 14 INSTALLER GUIDE Model Description Landscape Tranquility & Fascination Visia & Serenity Aspect Glass Appliance height (mm) Appliance width (mm) Appliance depth into room (mm) Minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the front of appliance (mm). Recommended clearance to non-combustible surfaces for access purposes (mm).

  • Page 15: Installation Options

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10 Installation options. In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 3.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth. To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 4 and complying with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback for a debris catchment space.

  • Page 16: Hole-In-The-Wall' Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ installations. It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in figure 4. If a hearth is not fitted, the fire must be installed so that the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the finished floor level is at least 85mm. Where there is no floor covering or carpet and the floor is of a type that is likely to be covered in such a way in the future then the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the floor level should be increased to at least 160mm.

  • Page 17: Precast Concrete Or Clay Flue Block System And Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10.3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. A precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1806 with dimensions as in figure 7. BS EN 1806 and BS1289 recommend that there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster because heat transfer may cause cracking on...

  • Page 18: Flues

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.11 Flues. 1. Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as follows: It should be noted that, as with many appliances, sharp bends or horizontal runs in metal flues at the top of the system can be a cause of problems in these types of installation.

  • Page 19: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. PACK CONTENTS 1 Burner & Hotbox Unit. 1 Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe. 1 Inlet ‘T’ Connector. 1 Flue restrictor. 2 Screws (For flue restrictor). 2 Fireback spacing brackets. 2 Screws (For Fireback spacing brackets). 1 Ceramic fuel effect pack (Not shown).
  • Page 20 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 8. Pack contents © Page 20 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
  • Page 21 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 8. Pack contents continued © Page 21 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

  • Page 22: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. FIREPLACE CHECK 5.1 Soundness for appliance attachment. Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: - By fixing to the fireplace front surround. Using concealed tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing to the fireplace floor. The methods are detailed in section 9 of this manual.

  • Page 23: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. IGNITION CHECK Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the ignition system performs satisfactorily. Set the control knob to the ‘OFF’ position. Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position. A 'click' will be heard as the integral piezo operates.

  • Page 24: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 1. Detach the spillage plate from the hotbox by removing the four screws (See figure 10). 2. Remove the protective film (where fitted) from the spillage plate. Place the spillage plate in a safe place away from the work area.
  • Page 25 INSTALLER GUIDE 10. Fit the two “U” section seals to the bottom edges of the hotbox side flanges (See figure 13). 11. It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convection box.

  • Page 26: Hotbox Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15. There is a length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire. This will need to be fitted to the outer rear edges of the side and top flanges of the hotbox. Cut a 485mm length of foam seal. Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring.

  • Page 27: Method 2 - Cable Retention And Floor Fixing

    INSTALLER GUIDE Method 2 - Cable retention and floor fixing. 1. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back or floor are sound enough to take the eyebolts and screws. If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged use they should be made sound with suitable cement.
  • Page 28 INSTALLER GUIDE 7. Place the hotbox fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround. 8. Drill a hole into the fireplace floor through each of the two holes in the base of the hotbox using a suitably sized masonry drill for the fibre / wooden plugs supplied (See figure 21).

  • Page 29: Sealing Floor Front - All Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9.3 Sealing floor front - all installations. Using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the bottom of the hotbox to the fireplace and hearth floor (See figure 23). Make sure that the whole length of the front edge of the hotbox is fully sealed. Figure 23.

  • Page 30: Preliminary Burner Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10.3 Preliminary burner checks. Some burner operations can be checked at this stage. Checking now will mean that less disassembly will be required if any problems are found. A full check should still be made, however, after final installation. 10.3.1 Lighting the fire.

  • Page 31: Fitting The Lower Hotbox Baffle To The 'Fascination'model

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10.5 Fitting the lower hotbox baffle to the ‘Fascination’model. The lower hotbox baffle is supplied for use when fitting the ‘Fascination’ model into elevated builders openings or ‘Hole in the wall’ installations. 1. Locate the baffle as in figure 26. 2.

  • Page 32: Operating The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12.1.2 Operating the burner. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to ‘HIGH’ (Depress the knob slightly to get past the pilot ignition position). The main burner should now light. Depress the control knob slightly to release from the ‘HIGH’ position and turn back (clockwise) to ‘LOW’. While turning, the burner flames should gradually become lower but remain alight.

  • Page 33: Flame Supervision And Spillage Monitoring System

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12.3 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. This pilot unit includes a system that will automatically shut off the gas supply if the pilot flame goes out or if there is insufficient oxygen due to spillage or poor ventilation. Check that the system operates properly as follows: - Light the appliance.

  • Page 34: Fitting The Visia Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE tapping screws supplied (See figure 30). 5. Tighten the two screws in the top of the fascia. 6. Where fitted, remove the protective film from the fascia trims. 13.2 Fitting the Visia fascia. 1. Supplied with the fire are two fascia securing brackets and Figure 30.

  • Page 35: Fitting The Trims To The Fascination Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13.3 Fitting the trims to the Fascination fascia. 1. Remove any protective film from the fascia. 2. Lay the fascia frame on a flat surface with its front facing up. 3. The fascia decorative trim is made up of four sections.

  • Page 36: Fitting The Glass Panel To The 'Fascination', 'Tranquility' And 'Aspect Glass' Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13.4 Fitting the Glass panel to the ‘Fascination’, ‘Tranquility’ and ‘Aspect Glass’ fascia (See figure 36). 1. Supplied with the trim pack are four cylindrical spacers and four screws to secure them in place. On the ‘Fascination’ model the spacers also secure the fascia trims in place.

  • Page 37: Fitting The Tranquility And Aspect Glass Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13.5 Fitting the Tranquility and Aspect Glass fascia. 1. Remove any protective film from the fascia. 2. Carefully lift the fascia. Place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the four retaining plates at the back of the fascia are directly above the four retaining brackets of the hotbox. There are two at the top of the hotbox and two to the side of the burner module.

  • Page 38: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. FINAL REVIEW 1. COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER guide). 2. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. The fire should be ‘off’ and allowed to cool completely before cleaning. Metal parts.

  • Page 39: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE will disappear after a short period of use. 10. Inform the customer that the Serial number for the appliance is located on the information label located behind the lower cover and attached underneath the burner module. 11. Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer. 15.

  • Page 40: To Remove The Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15.1 To remove the fascia. (Aspect Glass, Tranquility and Fascination models). 1. The fascia is held in place by four retaining plates at the back of the fascia. These slot into four retaining brackets on the hotbox. To remove the fascia, hold the sides of the fascia and lift upward and forward.

  • Page 41: To Remove The Burner Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15.2 To remove the burner unit. 1. Remove the fascia as in section 15.1. 2. Remove the ceramic fuel effect pieces. 3. Detach the spillage plate from the hotbox by removing the four screws (See figure 41). Place the spillage plate in a safe place away from the work area.

  • Page 42: To Remove The Pilot Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15.3 To remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 15.2). 2. If lying the burner on its back, ensure that the work surface is suitably protected This will avoid damage to the work surface. Detach the pilot pipe from the pilot unit.

  • Page 43: To Remove The Piezo Generator

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15.5 To remove the piezo generator. 1. Remove the gas valve as section 15.4. 2. Make sure that the tap is in the off position. 3. Remove the circlip holding the piezo unit to the tap. Remove the piezo unit. 4.

  • Page 44: To Remove The Main Burner Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15.8 To remove the main burner injector. (See figure 47). 1. Remove the burner (See section 15.7). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (See figure 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner. 4. Refit in the reverse order. 15.9 To remove the appliance from the fireplace.

  • Page 45: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 56 TO 59 © Page 45 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
  • Page 46 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. To gain access to the control knob. To light the fire. Glass bowing. Lighting with a taper (For models that do not have glass panels). Glass bowing.

  • Page 47: Safety

    OWNER GUIDE SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS DON’T SMOKE. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES. DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF. TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE. OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS. IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A NEIGHBOURS PHONE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
  • Page 48 OWNER GUIDE coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) which have a raised pattern are easily affected by heat. They may, therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind whenever you are considering redecorating. Do provide a minimum side clearance as detailed in figure 2.

  • Page 49: Appliance Dimensions

    OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Model Description Landscape Tranquility & Fascination Visia & Serenity Aspect Glass Appliance height (mm) Appliance width (mm) Appliance depth into room (mm) Minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the front of appliance (mm). Recommended clearance to non-combustible surfaces for access purposes (mm).

  • Page 50: Gas Consumption

    Has a minimum natural gas input of 3.3kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.48kW Model 958 when fitted with Fascination fascia and converted to LPG with kit 05754M1. Has a maximum natural gas input of 5.0kW (Gross) Has a maximum natural gas output of 2.3kW...

  • Page 51: Operating Your Fire

    OWNER GUIDE OPERATING YOUR FIRE PLEASE NOTE When operating your fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use.

  • Page 52: To Light The Fire

    OWNER GUIDE Landscape, Serenity and Visia models. To gain access to the control knob lower the bottom front cover. To do this, gently push the top of the front cover with the fingertips. The magnetic catch will release the front cover (See figure 4). To light the fire.

  • Page 53: Glass Bowing

    OWNER GUIDE Note: If the flames go out while setting the control, repeat the full lighting procedure. If the flames repeatedly go out have the fire serviced. When first turned on the flames will appear predominantly blue. The fuel effect will take time to warm up.

  • Page 54: Glass Parts

    OWNER GUIDE CLEANING YOUR FIRE To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your fire please follow these guidelines: Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn the fire off and wait for it to cool completely. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin.

  • Page 55: Burner

    OWNER GUIDE Burner. Remove any deposits of soot or other foreign matter from the solid areas of the burner with a dry soft brush. Be careful not to brush any particles into the open holes. Remove any particles from the holes with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment.

  • Page 56: Warranty And Service

    OWNER GUIDE Ceramics. If you wish to replace any of the ceramic fuel effect pieces, spare parts are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’. For your local stockist consult Yellow pages under Central Heating. When fitting replacement parts it is important that only approved parts are used for maximum safety.
  • Page 57 OWNER GUIDE When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Fire serial number and fascia code (Located on the information label - See figure 9 on page 59)*. Date of installation*. Your installer name and address details*. Fire make and model number*.
  • Page 58 OWNER GUIDE Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number © Page 58 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

  • Page 59: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on the information label - See figure 9) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. Fascia name (Block Capitals) Fascia code - Can be found close to the information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE MAY HAVE BEEN...
  • Page 60 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

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