Inset live fuel effect gas fire incorporating the valor fires fireslide control, fitted with one of the following fascia: homeflame dream or homeflame petrus (64 pages)
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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).
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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) which works to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance. Careful Installation...
INSTALLER GUIDE 2. SAFETY Installer Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling. The lifting weight of this appliance (kg) is as below: Model Heat Engine Firefront Ceramics Combined Weight Eminence 20.24 4.47...
Efficiency % (Gross) Efficiency % (Net) 762 Eminence 75.6 762 Eminence when converted to LPG. 75.6 82.2 The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by Advantica Certification services (0087).
INSTALLER GUIDE 5. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5.1 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.
INSTALLER GUIDE 5.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD). The appliance is fitted with an A.S.D (Atmosphere sensing device). If the appliance closes down after a period of operation for no apparent reason, the consumer should be informed to stop using the appliance until the installation and appliance have been thoroughly checked.
INSTALLER GUIDE 5.7.3 The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the convection box top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces should be made good if necessary. 5.7.4 If the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed from the area covered by...
INSTALLER GUIDE 5.9 Fireplace clearances. 5.9.1 The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is detailed below: • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 730mm. •...
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INSTALLER GUIDE 5.9.2 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to a corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the appliance is shown in figure 3. A 10mm access clearance from a non-combustible surface is necessary at the left side.
INSTALLER GUIDE 5.10 Installation options. In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: 5.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth.- To a fireplace opening 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.
INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 5. Fireplace area. 5.10.2. ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 5.8. 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 105mm.
INSTALLER GUIDE 3. The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application. 4. Proprietary terminals must comply with BS 715 or BS 1289. Any terminal or termination must be positioned in accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 to ensure that the products of combustion can be safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere.
INSTALLER GUIDE 7. PACK CONTENTS The items required for this appliance are packed in sections. The ceramic walls are fragile. They are packed inside the top fitment as you open the carton. Section 1 - Fire unit contains: Burner and convection box unit. Flue restrictor No.8 x 3/8”...
INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 8. Pack contents continued (Items are not to scale) 8. FIREPLACE CHECK 8.1. Soundness for appliance attachment Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: - By fixing to the fireplace front. Using concealed tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing to the fireplace floor.
INSTALLER GUIDE indicating a defective flue. If there is not a definite flow warm the flue for a few minutes and repeat the smoke pellet test. If there is still no definite flow the flue may need remedial work – Do not fit the appliance until there is a definite flow through the flue.
INSTALLER GUIDE 9.3 Setting the handset and receiver relationship. The receiver will have to be set to learn the handset / remote code. Do this as below: Place the ‘ON/OFF’ switch to the ‘-’ (On position). This is on the right hand front of the appliance.
INSTALLER GUIDE 10. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION The fire is designed for a rear concealed connection only. A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the ‘T’ connector at the bottom front of the appliance. The ‘T’ connector can be rotated to allow connection and includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test point.
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INSTALLER GUIDE 4. The appliance is supplied with two fireback spacers that must be fitted in all installations. These should extend backwards to ensure sufficient clearance from the back of the fireplace. Position the fireback spacer as shown in figure 13. Secure the fireback spacers using four No.8 x 3/8”...
INSTALLER GUIDE 12. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 12.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the wall plugs and wood screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2.
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INSTALLER GUIDE 3. Insert a wall plug into each hole. Use the wall plugs supplied with this appliance - Never use plastic plugs instead of the wall plugs supplied. Screw the eyebolts into the plugs. Make sure that the bolts are secure. 4.
INSTALLER GUIDE 12. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the back panel. The end of the cable adjuster will pass into the hole. Tighten the screws in the retainers so that they clamp the cables in position. Apply tension to the cables by turning the hexagonal adjusters by hand (See figure 21).
INSTALLER GUIDE 13. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 13.1 Burner installation. 1. Remove the ‘Aeration checking’ reminder label from the top of the burner. 2. Refit the burner unit to the convection box with the six screws removed previously. 13.2 Supply pipe installation. 1.
INSTALLER GUIDE 13.3.2 Adjusting flame height. When the burner is operating press the (large flame) button to increase the flame height and press the (small flame) to decrease the flame height. For fine adjustment press the button for approximately two seconds until an acoustic signal is given, then release the button.
INSTALLER GUIDE 14. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT Before continuing ensure that the burner is OFF. Wait a few minutes for the convection box and burner to cool completely. To prevent unexpected burner operation, it is advisable to either remove the batteries from the remote control handset or place the handset away from the work area and out of reach of children.
INSTALLER GUIDE 14.4 Fitting the port cover. The port cover supplied with the fire needs to be fitted to the inner top of the convection box. Locate the port cover, being careful not to scratch the ceramic side walls, and secure with three No.
INSTALLER GUIDE 16.2 Check for spillage. A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the customer. The spillage check must be conducted before fitting the fascia. 1. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance. 2.
INSTALLER GUIDE 17. FASCIA INSTALLATION Place the top rear of the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the fascia are directly above the two retaining brackets on the convection box. Keeping the lower part of the fascia clear of the fire body, lower the fascia making sure that the rear retaining plates locate fully into the retaining brackets on the convection box (See figure 29).
INSTALLER GUIDE 18. 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. 3. Advise the customer how to operate the appliance. Explain to the customer that the appliance has a flame failure &...
INSTALLER GUIDE 19. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT Always turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing and allow the fire to cool completely (The appliance inlet ‘T’ connector incorporates an isolating valve). It is recommended that, at least once a year, the appliance is disconnected and the fireplace opening checked and cleared of any debris.
INSTALLER GUIDE 19.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set. It is important to ensure that the aeration setting is correct (See figure 30). 2. If the setting is not as shown in figure 30 adjust the aeration setting.
INSTALLER GUIDE 19.5 To remove the ceramic side walls. 1. Complete section 19.4. 2. Support the upper port cover, then unscrew and remove the three securing screws (See figure 27). Gently remove the port cover ensuring that the side ceramic side walls are not scratched.
INSTALLER GUIDE 8. Refit in the reverse order. Note: The pilot unit is an atmosphere sensing device. It must be replaced as a whole assembly. Its individual components are not separately replaceable. 19.8 To remove the gas valve. (See figure 35). 1.
INSTALLER GUIDE 19.9 To remove the receiver box. 1. Slide the receiver box out of its support bracket. 2. Remove the electrode ‘SPARK’ lead. 3. Remove the wiring block from the side of the receiver box. 4. Unscrew and remove the yellow coded switch wire and red coded thermocouple wire.
INSTALLER GUIDE 3. Unscrew and remove the injector cover plate from underneath the burner (See figure 39). 4. Support the elbow injector and unscrew the injector nut. 5. Lift the right hand side of the burner, slide it to the right and lift clear 6.
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OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. Operating the fire WITH the Remote Control Handset. Lighting the fire. Adjusting the flame height. Adjusting to the pilot only setting. To turn off.
OWNER GUIDE IMAGE Ceramic fuel effect and ceramic wall detail may differ from that shown. 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.
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OWNER GUIDE Do wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the flames are extinguished for any reason. (Your fire is fitted with a safety device that will automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if, for any reason, the flames go out). Do get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire.
OWNER GUIDE GAS CONSUMPTION Natural Gas Has a maximum natural gas input of 5.7kW (Gross) Has a maximum natural gas output of 4.31kW Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.0kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.33kW Has a maximum natural gas input of 5.13kW (Net) Has a maximum natural gas output of 4.31kW Has a minimum natural gas input of 1.80kW (Net)
OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS See figure 1 Model Description Eminence Height (mm) Width (mm) 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). Figure 2.
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.
OWNER GUIDE Adjusting the flame height. When the burner is operating press the (large flame) button to increase the flame height and press the (small flame) to decrease the flame height. For fine adjustment press the button for approximately two seconds until an acoustic signal is given, then release the button.
OWNER GUIDE Operating the fire WITHOUT the Remote Control Handset. Lighting the burner in the event of battery failure. 1. To gain access to the gas valve it will be necessary to remove the fascia. The bottom of the fascia is held in place with magnets. Hold the lower outside edges of the fascia and gently pull forward.
10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off” below and call the Valor Fires Technical Helpline 0844 8711 565. To turn off. To turn the fire off press the ‘ON/OFF’ switch to the ‘O’ (Off position).
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OWNER GUIDE 1. The bottom of the fascia is held in place with magnets. Hold the lower outside edges of the fascia and gently pull forward. With the bottom released, lift the fascia upward and clear of the upper hanging brackets on the convection box.
OWNER GUIDE Ceramic fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls. To gain access to the ceramic components the window assembly must be removed as in the previous section. This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner compartment walls and ceramic gravel containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres.
OWNER GUIDE MAINTENANCE Battery replacement. Please note: In order to ensure maximum battery life and optimal performance, we recommend that only 'Long Life' alkaline type replacement batteries are used. Handset. The remote control handset is battery powered. To replace the battery, remove the rear compartment cover from the remote control handset.
OWNER GUIDE Regular maintenance. In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency, it is essential that the opening at the back of the fire and the flue are kept clear of any form of obstruction. It is possible that deposits of mortar or soot could fall and accumulate causing the flue to be blocked or restricted and so preventing proper clearance of dangerous exhaust fumes.
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OWNER GUIDE What you need to do if you experience a problem with the operation of the fire: You should always contact your installer first, because the cause of the fault may not be related to the fire. If your installer confirms that the fault is with the fire and they can’t repair it, our friendly customer service team is on hand to help.
OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on information label - See figure 12) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. TO BE AFFIXED HERE Fascia name (Block Capitals) Fascia code - Can be found on information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE FASCIA LABEL...