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Valor Fires 762 Installer And Owner Manual

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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 762
Inset live fuel effect gas fire
Fitted with one of the following fascia.
Allure or
Eminence
(G.C. Number 32-032-73)
We trust that this guide gives
sufficient details to enable this
appliance to be installed, operated
and maintained satisfactorily.
However, if further information is
required, our
Valor Fires Technical Helpline will
be pleased to help.
Telephone 08706 061 065 (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
Telephone 0044 8706 061 065.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007.
.
5121278/01

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  • Page 1 However, if further information is required, our Valor Fires Technical Helpline will be pleased to help. Telephone 08706 061 065 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
  • Page 2 the nation’s favourite PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES FREE SHIPPING SECURE PAYMENTS on all orders over £100 to mainland UK shop online with confidence FINANCE AVAILABLE PRICE MATCH spread the cost with low interest rates always get the best deals available we have H U G E R E D U C T I O N S...
  • Page 3 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 4 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 Valor Fires is a CORGI registered company.

  • Page 5: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 42 TO 59 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Pa ge 4...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 41 OWNER GUIDE 42 - 59 1. SAFETY 2. ACCESSORIES 3. APPLIANCE DATA 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5. UNPACKING 6. PACK CONTENTS 7. FIREPLACE CHECK 8. IGNITION CHECK 8.1 Fitting batteries to the remote control handset. 8.2 Fitting batteries to the receiver box.

  • Page 7: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. 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 Allure 20.24 12.66...

  • Page 8: Appliance Data

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. APPLIANCE DATA Natural (G20) LPG (G31)* Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar Input - Max. (Gross) 5.7kW (19,448 Btu/h) 5.6kW (19,107 Btu/h) Input - Min. (Gross) 2.0kW (6,824 Btu/h) 3.3kW (11,260 Btu/h) 20.0 ± 1.0mbar (8.0 ± 0.4in 37.0 ± 1.0 mbar (14.85 ± Inlet Test Pressure (Cold) w.g.) 0.4in w.g.)
  • Page 9 : Model Efficiency % (Gross) 75.6 762 when converted to LPG. 75.6 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).

  • Page 10: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 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 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 1. Hearth and fireplace opening dimensions 4.2.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 4.3. 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.
  • Page 12 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.3 The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth unless the conditions of section 4.2.1.1 are met (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “O”-150° C surround. The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick.
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.11 Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) are easily affected by heat. They may scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing. 4.12 If the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed from the area covered by...
  • Page 14 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.17 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. Eminence model. • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 730mm. •...
  • Page 15 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.18 A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm and pet animals. 4.19 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.
  • Page 16 INSTALLER GUIDE Model Description Eminence Allure 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 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (The fascia may differ from that shown and dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances) ©...

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. UNPACKING 1. The ceramic fuel effect is packed inside the convector box. The window panel is secured at the bottom with two clamps. To release the clamps, hold at the rear and pull down (See figure 4). 2.

  • Page 18: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. 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”...
  • Page 19 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 6. Pack contents (Items are not to scale) © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Pa ge 1 8...

  • Page 20: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 6. Pack contents continued (Items are not to scale) 7. FIREPLACE CHECK 7.1 Fireplace check. 7.1.1 Fireplace size. The fireplace must comply with the requirements described in section 4.2. This will probably entail removing the fireback and infill material behind the fireback. The debris catchment area shown in figure 7 must be kept clear of obstructions.
  • Page 21 INSTALLER GUIDE with combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed from the area covered by the fascia. The cladding must also not touch the fascia (See figure 2). We suggest that the actual fascia is used as a template to mark the area for combustible cladding removal and that this area is increased by at least 2mm all round.

  • Page 22: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8. IGNITION CHECK Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the ignition system performs satisfactorily. See section 8.4 for adjusting the handset and receiver code. 8.1 Fitting batteries to the remote control handset. The remote control handset is battery powered.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Remote Control Handset / Receiver Code

    If a customer has other devices that interfere with the operation of the fire, or if more than one model 762 is installed in the same room, it will be necessary to adjust the remote control handset / receiver electronic code. To do this complete the...

  • Page 24: Gas Supply Connection

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. 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.
  • Page 25 INSTALLER GUIDE 2. It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convection box. 3. Pierce the grommet to allow the pipe to pass through it. The grommet should envelop the pipe. If the hole is larger than the pipe, seal it with tape.

  • Page 26: Convection Box Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 15. Fitting the foam seal 11. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 11.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre plugs and wood screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2.
  • Page 27 INSTALLER GUIDE 11.2 Method 2 - Cable retention and floor fixing. 1. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back and 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 8. The convection box has two slots at each side of the flue outlet. Loop one end of each cable and pass the loop into the slots (See figure 19). Give the cables a pull so that they grip. 9.
  • Page 29 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).

  • Page 30: Burner And Supply Pipe Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 12.1 Burner and supply pipe 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. 3.
  • Page 31 INSTALLER GUIDE 12.3.2 Adjusting flame height. When the burner is operating press the (up arrow) button to increase the flame height and press the (down arrow) to decrease the flame height. For fine adjustment tap the up/down buttons. 12.3.3 Adjusting to pilot only setting. When the burner is operating press and hold the (down arrow) until the burner flame extinguishes.

  • Page 32: Fitting The Ceramic Fuel Effect

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13. 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.

  • Page 33: Fitting The Glass Panel

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13.4 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.
  • Page 34 INSTALLER GUIDE 15.2 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.

  • Page 35: Fascia Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15.3 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. This monitoring system must not be adjusted, bypassed or put out of operation.

  • Page 36: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17. 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. Point out that lighting instruction details are on the metal plate attached at the bottom of the appliance.

  • Page 37: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18. 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.

  • Page 38: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18.1 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.

  • Page 39: To Remove The Ceramic Side Walls

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18.5 To remove the ceramic side walls. 1. Complete section 18.4. 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.

  • Page 40: To Remove The Gas Valve

    INSTALLER GUIDE Note: The pilot unit is an atmosphere sensing device. It must be replaced as a whole assembly. Its individual components are not separately replaceable. 18.8 To remove the gas valve. (See figure 34). 1. Remove the burner assembly (See section 18.6).

  • Page 41: To Remove The Receiver Box

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18.9 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.

  • Page 42: To Remove The Burner Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE 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. Refit in reverse order. 18.12 To remove the burner injector. 1.

  • Page 43: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 54 TO 59 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Pa ge 4 2...
  • Page 44 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR FIRE Operating the fire WITH the Remote Control Handset. Operating the fire WITHOUT the Remote Control Handset. The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. CLEANING YOUR FIRE Handset.
  • Page 45 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. 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 46 OWNER GUIDE Eminence model. • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 730mm. • For a shelf deeper than 150mm: 730mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm (See Graph 1). Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances Allure model.
  • Page 47 OWNER GUIDE Don’t hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire. Don’t add any ceramic fuel effect pieces to the burner. This could cause incomplete combustion and safety hazard. Don’t put paper or any other material on the fire. Don’t place any combustible material (rugs, carpet, plastic tiles, etc.) on the hearth.
  • Page 48 OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS See page 45 Model Description Eminence Allure 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).
  • Page 49 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 LPG input of 5.6kW (Gross) Has a maximum LPG gas output of 4.23kW Has a minimum LPG gas input of 3.3kW (Gross)
  • Page 50 OWNER GUIDE Operating the fire WITH the Remote Control Handset. Lighting the fire. Simultaneously press and hold the (star) button and (up arrow) button until a short acoustic signal confirms the start sequence has begun; release buttons. Continuing signals confirms the ignition is in progress. There will be a slight delay and several sparks should be seen between the electrode and pilot tip.
  • Page 51 OWNER GUIDE alone for a period of one (1) minute before attempting to relight. 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.
  • Page 52 10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off” below and call the Valor Fires Technical Helpline 08706 061 065. To turn off. To turn the fire off press the ‘ON/OFF’ switch to the ‘O’ (Off position).

  • Page 53: Handset

    OWNER GUIDE silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to this material may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important not to touch the burner surface. If touched accidentally we recommend that hands are washed thoroughly. Fascia. For general cleaning, clean the fascia parts with a slightly damp, lint free non- abrasive cloth and then dry.
  • Page 54 ‘interpart stockist network’. For your local stockist consult Yellow pages under Central Heating. USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS General advice about gas and your gas fire: VALOR FIRES TECHNICAL HELPLINE 08706 061 065. To report faults or arrange for your fire to be serviced: VALOR FIRES SERVICE 08706 090 081.
  • Page 55 OWNER GUIDE WARRANTY AND SERVICE Standard Warranty Terms & Conditions The warranty is for 12 months subject to contract. In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a heateam service engineer or a CORGI registered installer. You must register your fire with heateam, the service division of Baxi Heating UK Limited, either by completing and returning the registration card or calling our free telephone registration line on 0800 032 72 44.
  • Page 56 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 8 on page 59). Date of installation Your installer name and address details Fire make and model number Proof of purchase (if you do not have the fire serial number) Note: details 1 –...
  • Page 57 OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Pa ge 5 6...
  • Page 58 OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Pa ge 5 7...
  • Page 59 OWNER GUIDE The following pages are to be completed by the installer: Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Pa ge 5 8...

  • Page 60: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on information label - See figure 8) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. Fascia name (Block Capitals) Fascia code - Can be found on information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX.
  • Page 61 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007.

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