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INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 958
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
Fitted with one of the following fascia.
Aspect Glass, Fascination,
Landscape, Serenity,
Tranquility
(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 owner
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.
Visia
or
5131886/01

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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 Careful Installation Valor Fires is a CORGI registered company. All our gas fires must be installed by a competent CORGI Registered Installer in accordance with our Installer Guide and should not be fitted directly on to a carpet or floor of combustible material.
  • Page 4 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 41 TO 55 Page 4 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 40 OWNER GUIDE 41 - 55 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 approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: Model Heat Engine Fascia Total Aspect Glass 7.21 5.75 12.96...

  • Page 7: Appliance Data

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. APPLIANCE DATA Natural (G20) Propane (G31)* Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar Landscape, Serenity and 5.1kW (17,401 Btu/h) Not available Visia - Input Max. (Gross) Landscape, Serenity and 3.2kW (10,918 Btu/h) Not available Visia - Input Min. (Gross) Aspect Glass and Tranquility 5.2kW (17,742 Btu/h) Not available Input Max.
  • Page 8 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) Landscape, Serenity and Visia. Aspect Glass, Tranquility and Fascination. Fascination when converted to LPG. The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation.

  • Page 9: 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 10 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.2.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ installations. It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in figure 1. 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 85mm.
  • Page 11 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.2.2 To a fireplace incorporating a metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of BS EN 1856 Part 1 or BS715. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to those shown in figure 2.
  • Page 12 INSTALLER GUIDE materials to be used are stainless steel or aluminium as specified in BS EN 1856 Part 1 or BS715. The liner must be sealed to the surrounding area above the fireplace opening and to the top of the chimney. An approved terminal must be fitted.
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.12 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower or where steam is regularly present. 4.13 An extractor fan may only be used in the same room as this appliance, or in any area from which ventilation for the appliance is taken, if it does not affect the safe performance of the appliance.
  • Page 14 INSTALLER GUIDE increased by at least 2mm all round. If the cladding projects forward from the fixing plane of the fire the clearance at the top of the appliance must be increased to a minimum 15mm.This will allow for fascia removal. 4.17 Proprietary terminals must comply with BS EN 1856 Part 1 / BS 715 or BS EN 1858 / BS 1289.
  • Page 15 INSTALLER GUIDE Model Description Landscape Tranquility & Fascination Visia & Serenity Aspect Glass Appliance height (mm) Appliance width (mm) Appliance 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 16: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. PACK CONTENTS 1 Burner & Hotbox Unit. 4 Woodscrews. 1 Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe. 2 Fascia securing brackets and 1 Inlet ‘T’ Connector. screws (For the‘Landscape’, 1 Flue restrictor plate. ‘Serenity’ and ‘Visia’models). 2 Screws (For flue restrictor). 2 Fire retaining cables.
  • Page 17 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 6. Pack contents continued Page 17 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

  • Page 18: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 6. Pack contents continued 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. 6.
  • Page 19 INSTALLER GUIDE the area covered by the fascia. The cladding must also not touch the fascia (See figure 4). 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 20: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. IGNITION CHECK Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the ignition system performs satisfactorily. Set the control knob to the off position. Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position. A 'click' will be heard as the integral piezo operates.

  • Page 21: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 1. Detach the spillage plate from the hotbox by removing the four screws (See figure 9). 2. Remove the protective film (where fitted) from the spillage plate. Place the spillage plate in a safe place away from the work area.
  • Page 22 INSTALLER GUIDE 10. Fit the two “U” section seals to the bottom edges of the hotbox side flanges (See figure 12). 11. It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convection box.

  • Page 23: Hotbox Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15. 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 hotbox. Cut a 485mm length of foam seal. Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring.

  • Page 24: Method 2 - Cable Retention And Floor Fixing

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10.2 Method 2 - 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 25 INSTALLER GUIDE 7. Place the hotbox fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround. 8. Drill a hole into the fireplace floor through each of the two holes in the base of the hotbox using a suitably sized masonry drill for the fibre / wooden plugs supplied (See figure 20).

  • Page 26: Sealing Floor Front - All Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10.3 Sealing floor front - all installations. Using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the bottom of the hotbox to the fireplace and hearth floor (See figure 22). Make sure that the whole length of the front edge of the hotbox is fully sealed. Figure 22.
  • Page 27 INSTALLER GUIDE 11.3 Preliminary burner checks. Some burner operations can be checked at this stage. Checking now will mean that less disassembly will be required if any problems are found. A full check should still be made, however, after final installation. 11.3.1 Lighting the fire.

  • Page 28: Fitting The Ceramic Fuel Effect

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11.5 Fitting the lower hotbox baffle to the ‘Fascination’model. The lower hotbox baffle is supplied for use when fitting the ‘Fascination’ model into elevated builders openings or ‘Hole in the wall’ installations. 1. Locate the baffle as in figure 25. 2.

  • Page 29: Operating The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13.1.2 Operating the burner. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to ‘HIGH’ (Depress the knob slightly to get past the pilot ignition position). The main burner should now light. Depress the control knob slightly to release from the ‘HIGH’ position and turn back (clockwise) to ‘LOW’. While turning, the burner flames should gradually become lower but remain alight.

  • Page 30: Flame Supervision And Spillage Monitoring System

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13.3 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. Check that the system operates properly as follows: - Light the appliance.
  • Page 31 INSTALLER GUIDE tapping screws supplied (See figure 29). 5. Tighten the two screws in the top of the fascia. 6. Where fitted, remove the protective film from the fascia trims. 14.2 Fitting the Visia fascia. 1. Supplied with the fire are two fascia securing brackets and Figure 29 Fascia securing.
  • Page 32 INSTALLER GUIDE 14.3 Fitting the trims to the Fascination fascia. 1. Remove any protective film from the fascia. 2. Lay the fascia frame on a flat surface with its front facing up. 3. The fascia decorative trim is made up of four sections.
  • Page 33 INSTALLER GUIDE 5. Supplied with the trim pack are four ‘mirror’ screws. These have a countersunk head that has a threaded hole in the centre. Secure the glass panel in place with the four ‘mirror’ screws supplied. Important - Do not over tighten the screws.

  • Page 34: 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. Metal parts.

  • Page 35: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE will disappear after a short period of use. 10. Inform the customer that the Serial number for the appliance is located on the information label located behind the lower cover and attached underneath the burner module. 11. Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer. 16.

  • Page 36: To Remove The Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.1 To remove the fascia. (Aspect Glass, Tranquility and Fascination models). 1. The fascia is held in place by four retaining plates at the back of the fascia. These slot into four retaining brackets on the hotbox. To remove the fascia, hold the sides of the fascia and lift upward and forward.

  • Page 37: 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 ceramic fuel effect pieces. 3. Detach the spillage plate from the hotbox by removing the four screws (See figure 40). Place the spillage plate in a safe place away from the work area.

  • Page 38: To Remove The Pilot Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.3 To remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 16.2). 2. If lying the burner on its back, ensure that the work surface is suitably protected This will avoid damage to the work surface. Detach the pilot pipe from the pilot unit.

  • Page 39: To Remove The Piezo Generator

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.5 To remove the piezo generator. 1. Remove the gas valve as section 16.4. 2. Make sure that the tap is in the off position. 3. Remove the circlip holding the piezo unit to the tap. Remove the piezo unit. 4.

  • Page 40: To Remove The Main Burner Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.8 To remove the main burner injector. (See figure 46). 1. Remove the burner (See section 16.7). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (See figure 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner. 4. Refit in the reverse order. 16.9 To remove the appliance from the fireplace.

  • Page 41: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 52 TO 55 Page 41 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.
  • Page 42 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. To gain access to the control knob. To light the fire. Glass bowing. Lighting with a taper (For models that do not have glass panels). 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 by heat. They may, therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind whenever you are considering redecorating. Do provide a minimum side clearance as detailed in figure 1. Please bear this in mind if ever you are considering altering the room.

  • Page 45: Appliance Dimensions

    OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Model Description Landscape Tranquility & Fascination Visia & Serenity Aspect Glass Appliance height (mm) Appliance width (mm) Appliance 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 46: Gas Consumption

    Has a minimum natural gas input of 3.3kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.48kW Model 958 when fitted with Fascination fascia and converted to LPG with kit 05754M1. Has a maximum natural gas input of 5.0kW (Gross) Has a maximum natural gas output of 2.3kW...

  • 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 OWNER GUIDE Keep the button at the PILOT/IGN position for a further ten seconds. This will prevent the flame sensing device from shutting off the gas while its probe warms up as explained previously. If the pilot does not ignite quickly repeat the procedure.

  • Page 49: Glass Bowing

    OWNER GUIDE minutes of operation. To do this, simply set the control knob to its ‘HIGH’ setting. This will also burn off any carbon deposits that may have formed during previous operations. If operating the appliance for long periods it is beneficial occasionally to change the settings.

  • Page 50: Glass Parts

    OWNER GUIDE not work apply a very small amount of ‘baby oil’ to a lint free, non-abrasive cloth and wipe over the surface. Use a clean non-abrasive cloth to wipe off the oil. Glass parts. Marks and stains on the glass can be removed using non-abrasive glass cleaner. Non-abrasive ceramic hob cleaner can be used to remove stains.

  • Page 51: Burner

    OWNER GUIDE Burner. Remove any deposits of soot or other foreign matter from the solid areas of the burner with a dry soft brush. Be careful not to brush any particles into the open holes. Remove any particles from the holes with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment.

  • Page 52: 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 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 53 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 55). Date of installation. Your installer name and address details. Fire make and model number.
  • Page 54 OWNER GUIDE Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number Page 54 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

  • Page 55: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on the 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 close to the information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX.
  • Page 56 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

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