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Valor Fires 963 Installer And Owner Manual

Inset live fuel effect gas fire incorporating the valor fires fireslide control, fitted with one of the following fascia: homeflame dream or homeflame petrus
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 963
Inset live fuel effect gas fire
Incorporating the Valor Fires
Fitted with one of the following fascia:
Homeflame Dream
Homeflame Petrus.
(GC No. 32-032-92)
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 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 owner
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.
Control.
or
5137188/03

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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...
  • 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 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 47 TO 63 Page 4 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 46 OWNER GUIDE 47 - 63 1. IMAGES 2. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 3. APPLIANCE DATA, EFFICIENCY AND NOx 3.1 General information. 3.2 Efficiency. 3.3 NOx 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 4.2 Ventilation requirements.
  • Page 6 INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 10. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 10.1 Method 1- Front fixing to fireplace surround. 10.2 Method 2 - Cable retention. 10.3 Floor sealing. 10.4 Sealing convection box holes. 11. BURNER INSTALLATION 11.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 11.2 Preliminary burner checks.

  • Page 7: Images

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. IMAGES Dream fascia Petrus fascia Page 7 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

  • Page 8: Safety And Unpacking

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. 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 Firefront Combined Weight Dream 11.28...

  • Page 9: Appliance Data, Efficiency And Nox

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. APPLIANCE DATA, EFFICIENCY AND NO x 3.1 General information. Natural (G20) Inlet Pressure 20mbar Input - Max. (Gross) 3.9kW (13,307 Btu/h) Input - Min. (Gross) 2.3kW (7,848 Btu/h) Input - Max. (Net) 3.51kW (11,976 Btu/h) Input - Min. (Net) 2.07kW (7,062 Btu/h) Inlet Test Pressure (Cold) 20.0 ±...

  • Page 10: Efficiency

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.2 Efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 and the result is as below: Model Efficiency % (Gross) Efficiency % (Net) 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 BSI (0086).

  • Page 11: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.1 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 12: Ventilation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.2 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 13: Fireplace Preparation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.7 Fireplace preparation. 4.7.1 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. 4.7.2 The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that the convection box can be installed without it rocking and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom front of the box.

  • Page 14: Fireplace Clearances

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.9 Fireplace clearances. 4.9.1 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 Homeflame Dream model - • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 700mm. •...
  • Page 15 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.9.2 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 5. A 10mm access clearance from a non-combustible surface is necessary at the left side.

  • Page 16: Installation Options

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.10 Installation options. In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 4.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth. To a fireplace complete with hearth as shown in figure 6. Chair brick removal may not be required providing at least 50mm clearance is available from the flue outlet to any fireplace component.

  • Page 17: Metal Flue Box And Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.10.2 Metal flue box and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a fireplace incorporating a twin wall metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of BS 715 and with a flue conforming to BS EN 1856 part 1. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to those shown in figure 7.

  • Page 18: Precast Concrete Or Clay Flue Block System And Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.10.3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1858 with dimensions as in figure 8. BS 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster because heat transfer may cause cracking on directly plastered flues.

  • Page 19: Flues

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.11 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 20: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. PACK CONTENTS The items required for this appliance are packed in sections. Pack 1 - Fire unit contains: 1 Heat engine. 1 Hood (Dream model only). 1 Louvre assembly (Petrus model only). 1 Loose parts pack including: - 1 Grommet for rear of convection box.
  • Page 21 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 9. Pack one contents (Continued on next page) Page 21 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.
  • Page 22 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 9. Pack two contents Page 22 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

  • Page 23: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. FIREPLACE CHECK 6.1 Soundness for appliance attachment. Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: - 1) By fixing to the fireplace front surround. 2) Using concealed fire retaining cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing to the fireplace floor.

  • Page 24: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. IGNITION CHECK Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic ignition system performs satisfactorily. Fit the control knob to the slider assembly using two M4 x 7mm screws supplied (See figure 10) Fit the battery to the ignition block located below the burner tray at the left side (See figure 11).

  • Page 25: Gas Supply Connection

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the inlet ‘T’ connector at the bottom front of the appliance. The inlet ‘T’ connector can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction. The inlet ‘T’ connector includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test point.

  • Page 26: Fitting The Foam Seal

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. Unscrew and remove the screw that secures the slider arm assembly to the burner (See figure 14). 4. Each unit is flame tested before it leaves the factory and as a result there may be slight discolouration around the burner ports. Detach the burner unit from the convection box by removing two screws (See figure 15).

  • Page 27: The Flue Restrictor

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9.3 The flue restrictor. This appliance is fitted with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught is excessive. The flue restrictor can be adjusted from the front of the fire so there is no need to remove the fire from the fireplace for adjustment to be made. Generally we recommend the restrictor is set to its fully open position where a precast flue, metal flue box or a flue liner is used, however, certain flues may work sufficiently to warrant its use.

  • Page 28: Convection Box Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 10.1 Method 1- Front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre / wooden plugs and wood screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement.
  • Page 29 INSTALLER GUIDE fireplace to ensure that the appliance finishes centrally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables. 3. Insert a fibre / wooden plug into each hole. Use the fibre / wooden plugs supplied with this appliance - Never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre / wooden plugs supplied.

  • Page 30: Floor Sealing

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8. Drill a hole into the fireplace floor through each of the two holes in the base of the convection box using a suitably sized masonry drill for the fibre / wooden plugs supplied (See figure 22). 9. Insert a fibre / wooden plug into each hole. Use the fibre / wooden plugs supplied with this appliance - Never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre / wooden plugs...

  • Page 31: Burner Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE this to seal any holes in the rear and inner sides of the convection box. DO NOT tape over the large holes in the top of the convection box. 11. BURNER INSTALLATION 11.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 1.

  • Page 32: Inlet Pressure Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11.3 Inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 3 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point.

  • Page 33: Spillage And Flame Supervision Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. SPILLAGE AND FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 14.1 Check for spillage. A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the customer. Make this with all the ceramic fuel effect pieces and window in position. IMPORTANT: Only use the smoke match tube supplied with the fire. Do NOT use other smoke match tubes.
  • Page 34 INSTALLER GUIDE 7. If the above test is satisfactory, open all internal connecting doors, hatches, etc., in the room. Keep all doors and windows that open to the outside of the building closed. Recheck for spillage as above. If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the appliance or a connecting room, check that spillage does not occur with the fan operating and all doors and other openings between the fan and the appliance open.

  • Page 35: Fitting The Heat Baffle

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15. FITTING THE HEAT BAFFLE 1. The fire is supplied with a heat baffle. Locate the heat baffle to the top of the fire as shown in figure 28. Figure 28. 16. FITTING THE FASCIA 16.1 Dream and Petrus models. 1.

  • Page 36: Petrus Model

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. Secure the bottom of the fascia unit to the convection box with two M4 x 25mm screws and washers (See figure 30). 16.2 Petrus model. 1. The Petrus fascia has a louvre assembly (See figure 9 - Pack 1, contents). 2.

  • Page 37: Firefront Casting Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17. FIREFRONT CASTING INSTALLATION 17.1 Fitting the Petrus rear screen assembly. The assembly instructions are contained in the fascia pack. 17.2 Fitting the Petrus fire front casting. 1. Remove the fire front from its packaging. 2. The rear of the fire front may be fitted with hanging screws or they may be supplied in the fire front packaging.

  • Page 38: Full Operating Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 18.1 Recheck the control settings. The control position markings on the fascia are shown in figure 34. Please note: When first turned on from cold, the flames will appear predominantly blue. When operating the fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which could set off smoke alarms in the vicinity.

  • Page 39: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE 19. 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 fire. 4.

  • Page 40: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 20. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT Always turn off the gas supply and allow to cool completely before commencing any servicing (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 41: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 20.1 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 35). 2. To adjust the aeration setting loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the desired position and tighten the fixing screws.

  • Page 42: To Remove The Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 20.4 To remove the fascia. 1. Remove the firefront casting and the front cover casting. 2. Remove the two screws and washers securing the bottom of the fascia to the sides of the convection box. 3. Carefully lift the fascia upward to clear the upper support bracket on the convection box (See figure 38).

  • Page 43: To Replace The Control Slide Knob

    INSTALLER GUIDE 20.7 To replace the control slide knob. 1. Remove the fascia (See section 20.4) 2. Detach the control slide knob by removing two screws. 3. Replace in the reverse order. 20.8 To remove the electronic ignition generator. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 20.6) 2.

  • Page 44: To Remove The Pilot Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 20.10 To remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 20.6). 2. Detach the pilot pipe from the pilot unit. 3. Detach the thermocouple from the interrupter block by unscrewing the thermocouple nut. 4. Detach the electrode lead from the underside of the electrode tab.

  • Page 45: To Remove The Gas Flow Rate Controller

    INSTALLER GUIDE sure that the tap spindle is in the correct relationship relative to the control pivot bracket. Rotate the pivot bracket fully clockwise. The tap spindle should “bottom out” (i.e. the tap should be fully open) after the pivot bracket has actuated the ignition microswitch but before it has pushed the microswitch leaf against the microswitch body.

  • Page 46: To Remove The Main Burner Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. Refit in reverse order. 20.14 To remove the main burner injector. 1. Remove the burner (See section 20.13, paragraphs 1-4). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (See figure 47) 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner 4. Refit in the reverse order. 20.15 To remove the appliance from the fireplace.

  • Page 47: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 60 TO 63 Page 47 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.
  • Page 48 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page IMAGES SAFETY APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. Lighting the pilot. Lighting with a taper. HELP AND ADVICE Ignition - Lighting the fire. Window - Glass.

  • Page 49: Images

    OWNER GUIDE IMAGES Dream fascia Petrus fascia Page 49 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

  • Page 50: 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. 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 51 OWNER GUIDE For Homeflame Petrus models - • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 750mm. • For a shelf deeper than 150mm: 750mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm (See Figure 2). Figure 2. Combustible shelf clearances Do always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly or infirm.

  • Page 52: Appliance Dimensions

    OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Model Description Homeflame Homeflame Dream Petrus 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 53: Gas Consumption

    These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use. Valor Fires considers all surfaces as working surfaces (which means they get hot) with the exception of those areas intended to be touched by the owner during normal use.

  • Page 54: Lighting The Pilot

    OWNER GUIDE Lighting the pilot. The slider knob is located at the upper right hand side of the fire. The control markings are shown in figure 4. Slide the control knob to the bottom (ignition) position marked . In this position, the electronic ignition system should cause a series of sparks that should light the pilot.

  • Page 55: Lighting With A Taper

    OWNER GUIDE Lighting with a taper. (See figure 5). In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition spark, the pilot can be lit by a taper or long spill. With the lower front casting and firefront casting removed, insert the taper or spill under the glass to the pilot tip.

  • Page 56: Help And Advice

    OWNER GUIDE HELP AND ADVICE Ignition - Lighting the fire. When you depress the Fireslide control you should hear a faint ticking sound from the bottom of the fire. This is the sound of the ignition spark that lights the gas. If there is no ticking sound it may be that the battery in the electronic spark generator requires replacement.

  • Page 57: The Reflective Sides And Top Inside The Fire

    This is normal and no cause for concern. CLEANING YOUR FIRE To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your Valor Fires appliance, please follow these guidelines: Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool completely.

  • Page 58: Ceramic Fuel Effect And Rear Wall

    OWNER GUIDE Gently pull the window forward and upward clear of the fire. Any stains on the glass can be removed with a non-abrasive cleaner such as a ceramic hob cleaner. Never use abrasive cleaners. Clean the window carefully in accordance with the instructions supplied with the cleaner.

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    OWNER GUIDE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide. The installer may have attached it to this guide or placed it inside. It is important that the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is followed correctly. If replacing the ceramic fuel effect, where a new guide is supplied, follow the installer and owner guide supplied with the replacement fuel effect.

  • Page 60: Replacement Ceramics

    OWNER GUIDE Replacement 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. WARRANTY AND SERVICE Standard Warranty Terms & Conditions The warranty is for 12 months subject to contract.
  • Page 61 OWNER GUIDE When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Fire serial number (Located on the information label - See figure 8 on page 62). Date of installation.* Your installer name and address details.* Fire make and model number.
  • Page 62 OWNER GUIDE To be completed by the installer: Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number Where to find the information label. Figure 8. Page 62 ©...

  • Page 63: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on information label - See figure 8) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. TO BE AFFIXED HERE Fascia name (Block Capitals) Brand (Please tick) Baxi Valor Wonderfire...
  • Page 64 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

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