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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 940
Inset live fuel effect gas fire
Incorporating the VALOR FIRES
Fitted with one of the following fascia.
Adorn, Decadent, Dream,
Eternal, Icon, Obsession
Visage
(GC No. 32-032-71)
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 the owner
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
5122722/02
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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 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 51 TO 67 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 50 OWNER GUIDE 51 - 67 1. SAFETY 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). 3.4 Fireguard requirements.
  • Page 6 INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 10. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 10.2 Preliminary burner checks. 10.3 Inlet pressure check. 11. CERAMIC WALLS INSTALLATION 12. FASCIA AND CONTROL LINKAGE 13. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT 14.

  • Page 7: Safety

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling. The lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: Model Heat Engine Firefront Combined Weight Adorn 11.5 16.6...

  • Page 8: Appliance Data And Efficiency

    : Model Efficiency % (Gross) 940 when converted to LPG. 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 9: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency Natural Gas 0.901 0.921 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 10: Ventilation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice. 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 11: 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 under floor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts.

  • Page 12: Fireplace Clearances

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.9 Fireplace clearances. 3.9.1 Adorn model only The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is shown in figure 2. Visage, Dream, Eternal, Decadent and icon models only. The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is shown in figure 3.
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.9.2 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 4. A 10mm access clearance from a non-combustible surface is necessary at the left side (See figure 4).

  • Page 14: Installation Options

    INSTALLER GUIDE Model Description Adorn Visage Icon Dream Eternal Decadent Obsession 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 15: Hole-In-The-Wall' Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 5. Hearth and fireplace opening dimensions Figure 6. Fireplace area. 3.10.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.8. Icon firefront If when using the Icon firefront 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 100mm.

  • Page 16: Metal Flue Box And Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE then the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the floor level should be increased to at least 175mm. Adorn, Dream, Visage, Obsession and Eternal firefront If when using the Adorn, Dream, Visage, Obsession and Eternal firefronts a reduced depth hearth is 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 100 mm.

  • 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. To a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 with dimensions as in figure 8. The current versions of BS1289 and BS EN 1858 recommend that there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster because heat transfer may cause...

  • Page 18: Propane Fires

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. The flue must conform to BS 5440: Part 1 in design and installation. The flue, measured from the bottom of the fireplace opening to the bottom of the terminal, shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height. When calculated in accordance with BS 5440: Part 1 Annex A, the minimum equivalent height of the flue shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia.

  • Page 19: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. PACK CONTENTS Carefully remove all the contents. Take special care in handling the ceramic pieces. Take care not to bend or distort the slide control linkage when handling the fascia. Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition. The items required for this appliance are packed in sections.
  • Page 20 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 9. Pack contents © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 20...
  • Page 21 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 9. Pack contents contnued Section 2 - Visage, Eternal, Decadent and Obsession fascia pack contains: Fascia with sliding control. Fire front casting. Bottom front cover casting (Not on Visage). Outlet baffle. Burner tray trim (Visage only) © Page 21 Baxi Heating U.K.
  • Page 22 INSTALLER GUIDE Section 2 - Icon fascia pack contains: Fascia with sliding control. Bottom front cover. Top heat shield. Knurled screws for bottom front cover fixing. Cross over port covers. Section 2 - Dream fascia pack contains: Fascia. Bottom front cover casting In accessory pack Outlet baffle.

  • Page 23: 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.

  • Page 24: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. IGNITION CHECK Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic ignition system performs satisfactorily. Fit the battery to the ignition block located below the burner tray at the left side (See figure 10). The locations for the +ve and -ve terminals are marked on the battery holder.

  • Page 25: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 1. Detach the burner unit from the convection box by removing two screws (See figure 12). Lift the burner unit clear. 2. Fit the two “U” section seals to the bottom edges of the convection box side flanges (See figure 13).
  • Page 26 INSTALLER GUIDE 6. The Adorn, Visage, Eternal, Decadent, Obsession and Dream models have an outlet baffle supplied with the appliance fascia. Fit this to the convected air outlet of the appliance using the three self tapping screws supplied with the fascia (See figure 15).
  • Page 27 INSTALLER GUIDE 9. 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 convection box. Cut a 485mm length of foam seal.

  • Page 28: Convection Box Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 9.1 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 woodscrews. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2.
  • Page 29 INSTALLER GUIDE figure 21 using a suitably sized masonry drill bit for the wall plugs supplied. The holes should be equidistant each side of the centre line of the fireplace to ensure that the appliance finishes centrally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables. 3.

  • Page 30: Sealing Floor Front - All Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE adjuster will pass into the hole. Tighten the screws in the retainers so that they clamp the Side entry Rear entry cables in position. Apply tension to the cables by turning the hexagonal adjusters by hand (See figure 25). 12.

  • Page 31: Burner And Supply Pipe Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Refit the burner unit to the convection box with two screws. 2. Connect the supply line to the appliance. 3. Turn on the gas supply and pressure check the installation pipework for gas soundness.

  • Page 32: Inlet Pressure Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10.3 Inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 2 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Ensure that the fire is turned OFF before removing the pressure test point sealing screw.

  • Page 33: Fascia And Control Linkage

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. Remove four screws from the spillage plate sides (See figure 30). 3. Remove the spillage plate by lifting it forward. 4. Fit the ceramic side walls against the side faces of the burner compartment. The bottom edges of the walls should rest in the ledges at the sides of the firebox.
  • Page 34 INSTALLER GUIDE 31). If the inlet pipe runs along the front of the fireplace, the bottom of the fascia will have to be swung forwards to clear the pipe while lowering the casting. Swing the bottom control linking bar towards the centre of the fire to clear the front casting.
  • Page 35 INSTALLER GUIDE 12.2.3 Dream fascia Place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the fascia are above the two upper retaining brackets at the top of the convection box. Lower the fascia making sure that the rear retaining plates locate fully into the retaining brackets on the convection box (See figure 35).
  • Page 36 INSTALLER GUIDE 12.2.4 Icon fascia Place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the fascia are directly above the two upper retaining brackets at the top of the convection box. Lower the fascia unit making sure that the ears on the fascia retaining plates locate fully over the sides of the convection box brackets (See figure 38).

  • Page 37: Fitting The Ceramic Fuel Effect

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. It is important that the fitting guide for the ceramic fuel effect be placed inside or attached to this guide and handed to the customer following completion of the ‘Final review’...

  • Page 38: Full Operating Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14.4 Dream fascia. 14.4.1. Place the firefront casting centrally on top of the hearth in front of the fascia. 14.4.2. Place the bottom front cover casting in position. 14.5 Decadent fascia. 14.5.1 Check that the two screws in the back of the fire front casting are in the outer threaded holes.

  • Page 39: Check For Spillage

    INSTALLER GUIDE position for a further 10 seconds to allow the pilot flame to stabilise. 3. Release the button. The button should automatically spring up to the low heat position. If for any reason the slider control does not spring up, raise the slider to the topmost (Off) position and investigate why the slider is not operating correctly.

  • Page 40: Flame Supervision And Spillage Monitoring System

    INSTALLER GUIDE 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 41: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16. FINAL REVIEW COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER guide). 2. If a gap is visible between the inner sides of the fascia and the ceramic side walls, gently slide the walls forward.

  • Page 42: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT Always turn off the gas supply and allow the fire 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 43: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set and should not require adjustment. If the shutter is not as shown in figure 47 and requires adjustment, loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the position shown in figure 47 and tighten the fixing screws.

  • Page 44: To Remove The Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.4 To remove the fascia. 1. Remove the bottom front cover / fire front casting. 2. Detach the control-linking bar from the control pivot bracket by removing the knurled screw, which joins the control linking bar to the control pivot unit (See figure 50).

  • Page 45: To Replace The Control Slide Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.5 To replace the control slide unit. Icon, Eternal and Obsession models. 1. Remove the fascia (See section 17.4). 2. Detach the slide unit by removing two screws securing the plastic slide mechanism to the rear of the fascia (See figure 53). 3.

  • Page 46: To Replace The Control Slide Button

    INSTALLER GUIDE Adorn model 1. Remove the fascia (See section 17.4). 2. Detach the rear bezel baffle and bezel by removing the two screws on the bezel baffle. 3. Detach the slide unit by removing two screws securing the plastic slide mechanism to the rear of the fascia (See figure 53).

  • Page 47: To Remove The Electronic Ignition Generator

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.8 To remove the electronic ignition generator. 1. Remove the bottom front and fire front castings. For ‘Adorn’ and ‘Icon’ models remove the fascia (See section 17.4). 2. Remove the ceramic fuel effect. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the spark lead. 5.

  • Page 48: To Remove The Pilot Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.10 To remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 17.7). 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 49: To Remove The Gas Flow Rate Controller

    INSTALLER GUIDE microswitch but before it has pushed the microswitch leaf against the microswitch body. When refitting the thermocouple and interrupter block, make sure that the microswitch wires are properly secured to give a good electrical contact. 17.12 To remove the gas flow rate controller. (See figure 59).

  • Page 50: To Remove The Main Burner Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.14 To remove the main burner injector. (See figure 61). 1. Remove the burner (See section 17.13). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (See figure 61) 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner 4. Refit in the reverse order. 17.15 To remove the appliance from the fireplace.

  • Page 51: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 63 TO 67 © Page 51 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
  • Page 52 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. To light the fire. To turn the fire off. Lighting with a taper. CLEANING YOUR FIRE Metal parts.

  • Page 53: Safety

    OWNER GUIDE SAFETY Do have the fire installed by a competent person. In the United Kingdom, installation must be in accordance with the latest edition of the Gas Safety (installation & use) Regulations. In the Republic of Ireland, installation must be in accordance with all national and local regulations in force.
  • Page 54 OWNER GUIDE ADORN MODEL ONLY Figure 1. Combustible shelf clearances for ADORN model only VISAGE, DREAM, ETERNAL, DECADENT, OBSESSION AND ICON MODELS ONLY Figure 2. Combustible shelf clearances for VISAGE, DREAM, ETERNAL, DECADENT, OBSESSION and ICON models only. Don’t hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire. Don’t add any extra fuel effect pieces above the number stated in this guide.

  • Page 55: Gas Consumption

    Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.7kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.34kW Model 940 when converted using kit number 0595211 Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.7kW (Gross) Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.9kW Has a minimum propane gas input of 4.3kW (Gross)

  • Page 56: Appliance Dimensions And Clearances

    OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES See figure 1 & 2 Figure 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (See following page) © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 56...
  • Page 57 OWNER GUIDE Model Description Adorn Visage Icon Dream Eternal Decadent Obsession 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 58: Operating Your Fire

    OWNER GUIDE OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device which will shut down the appliance in the event of abnormal flue conditions. This device is NOT a substitute for an independently mounted Carbon Monoxide detector.

  • Page 59: To Turn The Fire Off

    OWNER GUIDE ii) Please note. When first turned on the flames will appear predominantly blue. The ceramic fuel effect pieces will take time to warm up. Although some glow will be seen after approximately ten minutes, the full visual effect will only be apparent after a somewhat longer time.

  • Page 60: Cleaning Your Fire

    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 off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin.

  • Page 61: Ceramic Fuel Effect Fitting

    OWNER GUIDE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT FITTING 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 62: Regular Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 63: Warranty And Service

    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 GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer. Outside of the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a CORGI or GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer.
  • Page 64 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 67)*. Date of installation*. Your installer name and address details*. Fire make and model number*.
  • Page 65 OWNER GUIDE © Page 65 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
  • Page 66 OWNER GUIDE The following pages are 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 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 66...
  • Page 67 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...
  • Page 68 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

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