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Valor Fires Artura 958 Installer And Owner Manual

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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 958
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
Fitted with an
Artura
(GC No. 32-032-89)
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
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.
fascia
5131883/01
owner

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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 Valor Fires is a CORGI registered company.
  • Page 4 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 34 TO 47 © Page 4 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 33 OWNER GUIDE 34 - 47 1. SAFETY 2. ACCESSORY LIST 3. APPLIANCE DATA 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5. PACK CONTENTS 6. FIREPLACE CHECK 7. IGNITION CHECK 8. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION 9.

  • Page 6: 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 (kg) of this appliance is as below: Heat engine Casting Fascia Total 6.80 3.84 3.00 13.64 One person should be sufficient to lift the fire.

  • Page 7: Appliance Data

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. APPLIANCE DATA Under no circumstances is this fire to be converted to LPG. An LPG conversion kit does not exist for this gas fire. Natural (G20) Inlet Pressure 20mbar Input Max. (Gross) 5.1kW (17,401 Btu/h) Input Min. (Gross) 3.2kW (10,918 Btu/h) Inlet Test Pressure (Cold) 20.0 ±...

  • Page 8: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 and the result is as below : Model Efficiency % (Gross) 958 Artura 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 INSTALLER GUIDE In Scotland, the current edition of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations issued by the Scottish Executive. In Northern Ireland, the current edition of the Building regulations (Northern Ireland) issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. In the republic of Ireland the installation must also conform to the relevant parts of: The current edition of IS 813 “Domestic gas installations”...
  • Page 10 INSTALLER GUIDE front of the fixing plane of the fire will meet the requirement. 4.2.3 To a fireplace incorporating a metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of BS715. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to those shown in figure 2.
  • Page 11 INSTALLER GUIDE 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 12 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.10 The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the hotbox top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces should be made good if necessary. The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that a good seal with the hotbox can be made.
  • Page 13 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 shown below:- • For a shelf up to 150mm deep Minimum height = 750mm. •...
  • Page 14 INSTALLER GUIDE Dimension Description (mm) Appliance height Appliance width Appliance depth into room Minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the front of appliance. Recommended clearance to non-combustible surfaces for access purposes. Figure 5. Appliance dimensions and clearances (Fascia may differ from that shown) ©...

  • Page 15: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. PACK CONTENTS (See figure 6). Carefully remove all the contents. Take special care in handling the ceramic fuel effects. Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition. The pack may contain additional components to that stated above. These can be discarded. Burner &...
  • Page 16 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 6. Pack contents © Page 16 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

  • Page 17: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. FIREPLACE CHECK 6.1 Fireplace check. 6.1.1 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 18: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6.2 Fireplace flue pull. Close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed. After confirming with a match that smoke is drawn into the flue, light a 13 gram smoke pellet and check that there is a definite flow through the flue. Verify outside that the smoke exits from one terminal only and that the termination is suitable.

  • Page 19: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 1. Remove the two screws to the side of the burner unit. 2. Detach the burner unit from the hotbox by lifting clear. 3. It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the hotbox.
  • Page 20 INSTALLER GUIDE 7. Supplied with the fire are a short and long length of self adhesive foam seal. Take the short length, peal off the adhesive backing and stick it to the underside of the hotbox (See figure 11). 8. Supplied with the fire is a spacer frame. This is made up of three separate pieces, a top and two sides.
  • Page 21 INSTALLER GUIDE 10. The long length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire will need to be fitted to the outer rear edges of the side and top pieces of the spacer frame. Ensure that there is no gap between the foam seals where they meet at the top flange (See figure 14).

  • Page 22: Hotbox Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. HOTBOX INSTALLATION 10.1 Cable retention and floor fixing. 1. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back or 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 23 INSTALLER GUIDE bottom of the hotbox back panel (See figure 19) (For precast or clay block flue systems return the cables through the slotted holes in the side of the hotbox). 7. Place the hotbox fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround.

  • Page 24: Burner & Supply Pipe Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. Feed the free length of the cables into the gap between the inner and outer back panels so that they are available to allow easy removal and refitting of the appliance during subsequent service calls. Do not cut off the free lengths of cable. On precast flue installations feed the cables into the small holes at the base of the side panels.

  • Page 25: Check Inlet Pressure

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11.3.1 Lighting the fire. If closed open the isolating ‘T’ connector valve. Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position. A ‘click’ will be heard as the integral piezo operates. A spark should be seen between the electrode and pilot tip. Turn the control knob clockwise to the ‘Off’...

  • Page 26: Fascia Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. FASCIA INSTALLATION BEFORE FITTING THE FASCIA, COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER guide). 12.1 Fitting the fascia. 1. Unpack the fascia. Carefully lift the fascia. Place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the four retaining plates at the back of the fascia are directly above the four retaining brackets of the hotbox.

  • Page 27: Full Operating Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 14.1 Check the control settings. 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 28 INSTALLER GUIDE still not drawn into the appliance inspect the sealing to the fireplace surround. If the sealing is satisfactory but the appliance is installed with the flue restrictor (See section 9 point 6) remove the restrictor, reseal the appliance and retest. If smoke is still not drawn into the appliance disconnect the appliance and seek expert advice.

  • Page 29: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15. 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. The fire should be ‘off’ and allowed to cool completely before cleaning. Fascia parts.

  • Page 30: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT This product uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.

  • Page 31: To Remove The Burner Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.2 To remove the burner unit. 1. Remove the fascia as in section 16.1. 2. Remove the two screws to the side of the burner unit. 3. Support the inlet ‘T’ connector to avoid straining the pipework and disconnect the appliance from the inlet ‘T’ connector.

  • Page 32: To Remove The Piezo Generator

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. Remove the control knob by pulling forward. 8. Remove the gas valve spindle extension by removing the screw that secures it to the gas valve spindle. 9. Remove the thermocouple by unscrewing the thermocouple nut at the gas valve. 10.

  • Page 33: To Remove The Main Burner Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.8 To remove the main burner injector. (See figure 32). 1. Remove the burner (See section 16.7). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (See figure 32). 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner. 4. Refit in the reverse order. 16.9 To remove the appliance from the fireplace.

  • Page 34: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 43 TO 47 © Page 34 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.
  • Page 35 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. To light the fire. Lighting with a taper. To turn off. CLEANING YOUR FIRE Fascia parts. Ceramic fuel effect.
  • Page 36 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 37 OWNER GUIDE Do get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire. Soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) which have a raised pattern are easily affected by heat. They may, therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance.
  • Page 38 OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Dimension Description (mm) Appliance height Appliance width Appliance depth into room Minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the front of appliance. Recommended clearance to non-combustible surfaces for access purposes. Figure 1. Appliance dimensions and clearances (Fascia may differ from that shown) ©...
  • Page 39 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 40 OWNER GUIDE Depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise towards the PILOT/IGN position (See figure 3). A spark should be generated at the pilot while turning. The spark should ignite the pilot. The pilot flame can be seen at the left side of the fuel effect.
  • Page 41 OWNER GUIDE To turn off. To turn the main burner off but leave the pilot alight, partially depress the knob and turn to PILOT/IGN. To turn the fire fully off, partially depress the knob and turn to OFF. Wait at least three minutes before relighting.
  • Page 42 OWNER GUIDE We suggest that you remove the ceramic fuel effect in the reverse order to that shown in the ceramic fuel effect installer and owner guide. This should have been left inside or attached to this guide by the installer. Burner.
  • Page 43 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 44 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 5 on page 47). 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 45 OWNER GUIDE © Page 45 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.
  • Page 46 OWNER GUIDE Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number © Page 46 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

  • Page 47: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on the information label - See figure 5) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. Fascia name (Block Capitals) Fascia code - Can be found close to the information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX.
  • Page 48 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

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