Valor 474 Valentia Installation And Owner's Manual

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Model 474 Valentia Balanced Flue

ROOM SEALED RADIANT / CONVECTOR GAS FIRE

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INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE

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 Technical Helpline will be pleased to help. Telephone 0844 879 35 88 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).

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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS THIS APPLIANCE TO BE CONVERTED TO

LPG. AN LPG CONVERSION KIT DOES NOT EXIST FOR THIS APPLIANCE

THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED

KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).

Safety First.

Valor fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards

and Safety Marks.

Quality and Excellence.

All Valor fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence

and are manufactured under a 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

This gas fire must be installed by a competent GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer (GAS

SAFE REGISTER or CORGI engineer outside of UK) in accordance with our installer

guide and should not be fitted directly on to a carpet or floor of combustible material.

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FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 24 TO 35

CONTENTS

Section Heading Page

INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 22 OWNER GUIDE 24 - 35

1. SAFETY 7

2. ACCESSORY LIST 8

3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 8

3.1 General information. 8

3.2 Efficiency. 9

4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 9

4.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 9

4.2 Siting General. 10 (a) Hearth Mounting. 10 (b) Wall Mounting. 10 (c) Fitting in a Fire Surround. 10

4.3 Fireplace clearances 11

5. PACK CONTENTS 14

6. PREPARATION OF WALL 15

6.1 Combustible Walls 16

6.2 Installations in Timber Frame Buildings 16

7. PREPARATION OF FIRE 17

7.1 Remove Outer Case 17

7.2 Fit Flue 17

7.3 Connect Gas Supply 18

7.4 Test for Gas Soundness 18

7.5 Install Fuel Effect 18

7.6 Replace Glass Door 18

8. COMMISIONING 19

8.1 Check the Gas Pressure and F.S.D. Operation 19 (a) Light the Fire 19 (b) Check the burner pressure 19 (c) Check ignition performance 19

8.2 Refit Outer Case and Remaining Components 19

8.3 Instruct User 19

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CONTENTS (Continued)

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9. SERVICING 20

9.1 Remove Outer Case 20

9.2 Gas Tap Assembly 20

9.3 Burner Assembly 20

9.4 Main Burner Injectors 21

9.5 Pilot Injector (SIT No. 34) 21

9.6 Pilot Filter 21

9.7 Thermocouple 21

9.8 Spark Electrode 21

9.9 Pilot Burner 21

10. SHORT LIST OF PARTS 22

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1. SAFETY

Installer

The fire can be wall or hearth mounted on a non-combustible wall or hearth, and can be fitted into a suitable fire surround. It can be installed from the inside of a building making it ideal for rooms where access from the outside is difficult, for example multistorey buildings. Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling:

- One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is considered too heavy then obtain assistance.

- When lifting always keep your back straight. Bend your legs and not your back.

- Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to reposition your feet.

- Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Do not lean forward or sideways whilst

handling the fire.

- Always grip with the palm of the hand. Do not use the tips of fingers for support.

- Always keep the fire as close to the body as possible. This will minimise the

cantilever action.

- Use gloves to provide additional grip.

- Always use assistance if required.

This product uses fuel effect pieces and gaskets 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. To ensure that the release of fibres from these RCF articles is kept to a minimum, during installation and servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on the fire. When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up, but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag, clearly labelled as RCF waste. RCF waste is classed as a stable, non-reactive hazardous waste and may be disposed at a landfill licenced to accept such waste. Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles, but we recommend the use of suitable gloves to prevent irritation. We also recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking, eating or drinking in the work area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking. This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products.

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2. ACCESSORY LIST

Note that in England and Wales the Building Regulations require a terminal guard to be fitted if the terminal is less than 2m (6ft 6in) from the level of any ground, balcony, flat roof or place to which any person has access and which adjoins the wall in which the outlet is situated. A suitable guard assembly is available. Part No. 994371. In Scotland, although the Building Standards (Scotland) do not require a terminal guard to be fitted, the fitting of a guard as detailed above is recommended.

- Combustible wall kit, Part no. 994530 is available as an optional extra.

Four telescopic flues are available:

- Min Flue (Telescopic) for walls from 150mm to 203mm No. 990177

- Short flue for walls from 75mm to 203mm No. 993241

- Medium flue for walls from 200mm to 356mm No. 993240

- Long flue for walls from 356mm to 510mm No. 993239

NOTE: The fire is supplied with Medium flue only. Short & Long flues are optional extras.

3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY

3.1 General information.

The appliance information label is at the left side of the rear case and is visible after removing the fascia. In addition, for customers reference, there is a label giving the appliance serial number on the outside of the fascia at the bottom right side.

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Gas Natural (G20)

Inlet Pressure 20mbar (8in w.g.)

Input - Max. (Gross) 4.5kW

Input - Min. (Gross) 1.5kW

Pressure Setting (Cold) 17.5 +/- 1.0mbar

Height to Centre Line of Flue 351mm

Burner Injector Upper Cat. 77/180

Burner Injector Lower Cat. 77/160

Main Burner: Aerated Duplex

Ignition: Battery spark generator

Flame Control: Part No. 987623

Spark Gap: 3 to 4mm

Pilot Unit: SIT 0150060, SIT No.34

3.2 Efficiency.

The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS EN 613 and the result is as below:

Model

Efficiency % (Gross)

474 79.3

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). The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government's Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.

The convertion of net efficiency to gross was achieved by multiplying the net efficiency by the following conversion factor from Table E3 of SAP 2005, rounding down to the nearest whole number.

4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Regulations, Standards and Law.

The installation must be in accordance with this guide. 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. Failure to install the appliance correctly could lead to prosecution. GAS SAFE REGISTER and CORGI require their members to work to recognised standards. In the United Kingdom the installation must also be in accordance with: All the relevant parts of local regulations. All relevant codes of practice. The relevant parts of the current editions of the following British Standards:BS 5440 Part 1 - Installation of flues. BS 5871 Part 1 - Installation – Gas fires BS 6891 - Gas pipework installation In the republic of Ireland the installation must also conform to: a) The relevant parts of the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations” b) All applicable national and local rules in force.

- In England and Wales, the current edition of the Building Regulations issued by the

Department of the Environment and the Welsh Office.

- In Scotland, the current edition of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations

issued by the Scottish Executive.

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Gas Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency

Natural Gas 0.901

- 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 be carried out by a competent

person and also conform to the relevant parts of: a) The current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations” b) All relevant national and local rules in force. Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.

4.2 Siting General.

The fire must be mounted on the inner face of a suitable external wall of thickness 75mm minimum and 508mm maximum. (a) HEARTH MOUNTING: If the fire is to be hearth mounted, the hearth must be of non-combustible material at least 13mm thick and measuring at least 670mm wide by 300mm deep with the fire central. Its top surface should preferably be 50mm above the floor level to discourage placing of rugs or carpets over it. (b) WALL MOUNTING: The fire may be fitted on a non-combustible wall such that the bottom of the backplate of the fire is at least 60mm above the finished floor level. NOTE: Soft wall coverings e.g. blown vinyl wallpaper may become discoloured if close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing this fire and when redecorating. (c) FITTING IN A FIRE SURROUND (Fig. 1): The fire can be fitted in a compatible fire surround having a standard gas fire cut-out or with a hole 135mm diameter to accept the flue. The material of the surround must be suitable for 100 degC application i.e. marked with the suffix ‘100’. The inside of the external wall should be sealed off to prevent draught from the cavity into the room. A foam seal pack is provided for this purpose. Wrap some of the foam seal around the inner air duct so that when the fire is installed, the foam seal expands to prevent draught into the room.

NOTES;

1. The foam seal starts to expand once the compression tape is removed. Hence the foam seal should be put on only when the fire is ready to be installed.

2. When fixing the flue length, the wall thickness must be measured from the inner face of the fire surround (Refer to Section 5.2).

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FIG. 1

4.3 Fireplace clearances (See Fig. 2).

4.3.1 The minimum height from the extreme top surface of the fire to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is as follows:

 For a shelf up to 150mm deep

Minimum height from the extreme top surface of the fire = 150mm.

 For a shelf deeper than 150mm

150mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm.

There is no restriction on the depth of non-combustible projections but a space of at least 30mm should be allowed above the top of the appliance to enable removal of the fascia.

4.3.2.1 For combustible projections up to a depth of 178mm (Measured from the rear fixing plane of the fire) a minimum clearance of 75mm should be maintained at the left and right side of the fire. This is measured from the extreme side of the fascia. This will allow easy access. This clearance is mandatory for temperature requirements.

4.3.2.2 For any combustible projections beyond 178mm (Measured from the rear fixing plane of the fire) a minimum clearance of 100mm should be maintained at the left and right side of the fire. This is measured from the extreme side of the fascia. This clearance is mandatory for temperature requirements.

4.3.2.3 For non-combustible projections a minimum clearance of 75mm should be maintained at the left and right side of the fire. This is measured from the extreme side of the fascia. This will allow easy access. If the fireplace opening is greater than the acceptable dimensions given in this guide, do not use the back of a fire surround or marble to reduce the opening. This may cause cracking of the surround back or marble.

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FIG. 2 Combustible shelf clearances.

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Key Terminal position

Minimum distance.

A* Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm

B* Above an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm

C* Horizontally to an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm

D Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes. 300mm

E Below eaves. 300mm

F Below balconies or car port roof. 600mm

G From a vertical drain pipe or soil pipe. 300mm

H** From an internal or external corner. 600mm

I Above ground, roof or balcony level. 300mm

J From a surface facing the terminal. 600mm

K From a terminal facing the terminal. 600mm

L From an opening in a car port (e.g. door, window) into dwelling. 1200mm

M Vertically from a terminal on the same wall. 1500mm

N Horizontally from a terminal on the same wall. 300mm

FIG. 3

*In addition, the terminal should not be nearer than 300mm to an opening in the building fabric formed for the purpose of accommodating a built-in element such as a window frame or door frame (See figure 4). ** The reference to external corners does not apply to building protrusions not exceeding 450mm, such as disused chimneys on external walls.

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