hit counter script
Valor Fires 762 Installer And Owner Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Valor Fires Manuals
  4. Indoor Fireplace
  5. 762
  6. Installer and owner manual

Valor Fires 762 Installer And Owner Manual

Inset live fuel effect gas fire fitted with allure or eminence
Hide thumbs Also See for 762:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Installer and Owner Manual
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 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.
.
5121278/03

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Valor Fires 762

Summary of Contents for Valor Fires 762

  • 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) which works to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance. Careful Installation...

  • Page 4: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 40 TO 59 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 40 OWNER GUIDE 41 - 59 1. SAFETY 2. ACCESSORIES 3. APPLIANCE DATA AND 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 11. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 11.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 11.2 Method 2 - Cable retention and floor fixing. 11.3 Sealing floor front - All installations. 12. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 12.1 Burner installation.

  • Page 7: Safety

    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: Accessories

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. ACCESSORIES Accessory Part number LPG conversion kit 0595271 3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY AND NO x 3.1 General information. 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.

  • Page 9: Efficiency

    The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 and the result is as below : Model Efficiency % (Gross) 762 Eminence 75.6 762 Eminence when converted to LPG. 75.6 762 Allure 67.6 762 Allure when converted to LPG 67.6 The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation.

  • Page 10: 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 11: The Atmosphere Sensing Device (Asd)

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.3 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.

  • Page 12: The Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.7.4 If the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed from the area covered by the fascia. The cladding must also not touch the fascia (See figure 1). We suggest that the actual fascia is used as a template to mark the area for combustible cladding removal and...

  • Page 13: 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: Eminence model. • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 730mm. •...
  • Page 14 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 4. A 10mm access clearance from a non-combustible surface is necessary at the left side.

  • Page 15: 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 opening and hearth as shown in figure 5 and complying with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback for a debris catchment space.

  • Page 16: Flues

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 6. Fireplace area. 4.10.2. ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 4.8. 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.

  • Page 17: Propane Appliances

    INSTALLER GUIDE accordance with BS 5440: Part 1 Annex A, the minimum equivalent height of the flue shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia. flue pipe. 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.

  • 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 9. Pack contents (Items are not to scale) © Page 19 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

  • Page 20: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 9. 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 4.10. This will probably entail removing the fireback and infill material behind the fireback. The debris catchment area shown in figure 6 must be kept clear of obstructions.

  • Page 21: Fireplace Flue Pull

    INSTALLER GUIDE otherwise impractical. N.B. It is unwise to attempt to drill into marble without the proper tools and equipment. If method 1 is chosen, make sure that the front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre plugs and wood screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. If method 2 is chosen, make sure that the areas at the back and towards the centre of the fireplace floor are sound enough to take the eyebolts and screws.

  • Page 22: Setting The Handset And Receiver Relationship

    INSTALLER GUIDE battery holder. Replace the cover and receiver box. It is important that the wires from the receiver box do not touch the underside of the burner tray. 8.3 Setting the handset and receiver relationship. The receiver will have to be set to learn the handset / remote code.

  • Page 23: 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 24 INSTALLER GUIDE installations. These should extend backwards to ensure sufficient clearance from the back of the fireplace. Position the fireback spacer as shown in figure 14. Secure the fireback spacers using four No.8 x 3/8” tapping screws supplied with the fire. Allure models only - The flue restrictor supplied with this fire must NOT be fitted to models fitted with an Allure fascia.

  • Page 25: Convection Box Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 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 26 INSTALLER GUIDE 3. Insert a fibre plug into each hole. Use the fibre plugs supplied with this appliance - Never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre plugs supplied. Screw the eyebolts into the plugs. Make sure that the bolts are secure. 4.

  • Page 27: Sealing Floor Front - All Installations

    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 22).

  • Page 28: Burner And Supply Pipe Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 12.1 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. 12.2 Supply pipe installation. 1.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Flame Height

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12.3.2 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.
  • Page 30 INSTALLER GUIDE 13.1 Fitting the rear ceramic wall. Locate the rear ceramic wall against the rear wall of the convector box. Please note that when using the patterned side the brick effect is best positioned with the square brick pieces in the upper corners (See figure 25).

  • Page 31: 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 32: Check For Spillage

    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 33: Fascia Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16. 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 30).

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 31). 2. If the setting is not as shown in figure 31 adjust the aeration setting.

  • Page 37: 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 28). Gently remove the port cover ensuring that the side ceramic side walls are not scratched.

  • Page 38: To Remove The Gas Valve

    INSTALLER GUIDE Note: 1. 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 35). 1. Remove the burner assembly (See section 18.6).

  • Page 39: 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 40: To Replace The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18.11 To replace the burner. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 18.6). 2. Unscrew and remove the burner clamping plate from the upper right hand side of the burner. Remove all three screws for ease (See figure 39). 3.

  • Page 41: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 54 TO 59 © Page 41 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
  • Page 42 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.

  • Page 43: 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 44 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 figure 1). Figure 1. Combustible shelf clearances Allure model.

  • Page 45: Gas Consumption

    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 46: Appliance Dimensions

    OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS See page 44 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 47: 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 48: Adjusting The Flame Height

    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.

  • Page 49: Operating The Fire Without The Remote Control Handset

    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.

  • Page 50: To Turn Off

    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).
  • Page 51 OWNER GUIDE Allure fascia - Before removing the fascia please read the following guide to manual handling. This fascia is heavy. We therefore recommend that you use assistance if required. When lifting always keep your back straight. Bend your legs and not your back. Avoid twisting at the waist.

  • Page 52: Ceramic Fuel Effect Pieces And Burner Compartment Walls

    OWNER GUIDE Figure 10. Fitting the fascia (Shown with Eminence fascia) 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.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    OWNER GUIDE Remove any particles from the slots with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment. Do not poke wire, etc. into the slots in the burner. 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.

  • Page 54: 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 55 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.
  • Page 56 OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 56...
  • Page 57 OWNER GUIDE © Page 57 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
  • Page 58 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 © Page 58 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
  • Page 59 OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on information label - See figure 13) 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...
  • Page 60 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

Table of Contents