Valor 940 Installer And Owner Manual

5122722/04

Model 940

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Incorporating the VALOR CONTROL

Fitted with one of the following fascia.

Adorn, Dream, Icon or Visage

(GC No. 32-032-71)

INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE

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

WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0595211 THIS APPLIANCE

IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31).

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 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 operative in

accordance with this installer guide.

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FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 48 TO 60

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CONTENTS

Section Page

INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 47 OWNER GUIDE 48 - 60

1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 7

2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 8

2.1 General information. 8

2.2 Efficiency. 8

3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 9

3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 9

3.2 Ventilation requirements. 10

3.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD). 10

3.4 Fireguard requirements. 10

3.5 Room considerations. 10

3.6 Chimney preparation. 10

3.7 Fireplace preparation. 11

3.8 The hearth. 11

3.9 Fireplace clearances. 12

3.10 Installation options. 14

3.11 Flues. 16

3.12 Propane fires. 17

4. PACK CONTENTS 18

5. FIREPLACE CHECK 21

5.1 Soundness for appliance attachment. 21

5.2 Fireplace flue pull. 21

6. IGNITION CHECK 22

7. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION 22

8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 23

9. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 26

9.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 26

9.2 Method 2 - Cable retention and floor fixing. 26

9.3 Sealing floor front - All installations. 28

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CONTENTS (Continued)

Section Page

10. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 29

10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 29

10.2 Preliminary burner checks. 29

10.3 Inlet pressure check. 30

11. CERAMIC WALLS INSTALLATION 30

12. FASCIA AND CONTROL LINKAGE 31

13. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT 35

14. FIREFRONT / BOTTOM COVER INSTALLATION 35

15. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 36

15.1 Checking the control settings. 36

15.2 Check for spillage. 37

15.3 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. 38

16. FINAL REVIEW 39

17. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT 40

17.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 41

17.2 To remove the ignition microswitch. 41

17.3 To remove the gas shut-off microswitch. 41

17.4 To remove the fascia. 42

17.5 To replace the control slide unit. 42

17.6 To replace the slider control knob. 43

17.7 To remove the complete burner unit. 44

17.8 To remove the electronic ignition generator. 44

17.9 To remove the thermocouple interrupter block. 44

17.10 To remove the pilot unit. 45

17.11 To remove the shut-off tap. 45

17.12 To remove the gas flow rate controller. 46

17.13 To replace the burner. 47

17.14 To remove the main burner injector. 47

17.15 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. 47

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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 28.1 Visage 11.5 5.5 17.0 Icon 11.5 3.5 15.0 Dream 11.5 13.35 24.85

 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 burner compartment walls 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. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY

2.1 General information.

*When converted using kit 0595211.

The appliance information label is located on a plate at the base of the fire. This can be seen by lowering the bottom front cover of the fascia.

2.2 Efficiency.

The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 and the result is as below :

Model

Efficiency % (Gross)

940 58 940 when converted to LPG. 61

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 conversion 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.

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Gas Natural (G20) Propane (G31) *

Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar

Input - Max. (Gross) 6.85kW (23,400 Btu/h) 6.7kW (22,860 Btu/h)

Input - Min. (Gross) 2.7kW (9,410 Btu/h) 4.3kW (14,670 Btu/h)

Inlet Test Pressure (Cold)

20.0 ± 1.0mbar

(8.0 ± 0.4in w.g.)

37.0 ± 1.0 mbar

(14.85 ± 0.4in w.g.)

Gas Connection 8mm pipe 8mm pipe

Burner Injector Cat 82 - 074 Size 132

Pilot & Atmosphere

Sensing Device

Copreci Ref. O.D.S

21500/166

Copreci Ref. O.D.S

21500/166 Fitted with RBM

180 -02 injector

Ignition

Electronic

(Battery 9V PP3)

Electronic

(Battery 9V PP3)

Aeration Factory set Non-adjustable

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. Failure to install the appliance correctly could lead to prosecution. GAS SAFE REGISTER 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 EN 1856 Part 1 - Chimneys - Requirements for metal chimneys. BS 715 - Specification for metal flue boxes for gas-fired appliances not

exceeding 20kW. BS EN 1858 - Chimneys - Components - Concrete flue blocks. BS EN 1806 - Chimneys - Clay / ceramic flue blocks. BS 5440 Part 1 - Installation of flues. BS 5440 Part 2 - Installation and maintenance of flues and ventilation for gas

appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd

and 3rd family gases). BS 6461 Part 1 - Masonry chimney & flues - Installation BS 1251 - Fireplace components BS 5871 Part 2 - Installation - Inset LFE gas fires BS 6891 - Gas pipework installation

 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.

 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”

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Gas Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency

Natural Gas 0.901

LPG 0.921

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.

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” which makes clear the conditions that must be met to demonstrate that sufficient ventilation is available.

3.3 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. The A.S.D will shut the appliance down if an unacceptable amount of harmful products of combustion accumulate. Under no circumstances should the A.S.D be altered or bypassed in any way. Only a genuine manufacturers replacement part should be fitted. The individual A.S.D components are not replaceable.

3.4 Fireguard requirements.

A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm or pet animals.

3.5 Room considerations.

3.5.1 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower or where steam is regularly present.

3.5.2 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. Note the spillage test requirements detailed further on in this manual. If the fan is likely to affect the appliance, the appliance must not be installed unless the fan is permanently disconnected.

3.5.3 Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) are easily affected by heat. They may scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing.

3.6 Chimney preparation.

3.6.1 If the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney that was previously used for solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should be inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages.

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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.

3.7.2 The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the convection box 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 convection box can be made.

3.7.3 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 that this area is increased by at least 2mm all round.

3.7.4 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.

3.8 The hearth.

The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth unless the conditions of section 3.10.1.1 are met (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “O”-150°C surround. The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick. The periphery of the hearth (or fender) should be at least 50mm above floor level to discourage the placing of carpets or rugs over it. The surface of the hearth must be sufficiently flat to enable the bottom of the front surround and the bottom front cover to be aligned horizontally. Any excessive unevenness (uneven tiles, Cotswold stone, etc.) should be rectified. The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets.

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Figure 1. Removal of combustible cladding (Shown with ‘Dream’ fascia)

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 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.

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Figure 2. Combustible shelf clearances for ADORN model only

ADORN MODEL ONLY

VISAGE, DREAM AND ICON MODELS ONLY

Figure 3. Combustible shelf clearances for VISAGE, DREAM and ICON models only.

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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).

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Figure 4. Appliance dimensions and clearances

Key Description

Model

Adorn Visage Icon Dream

A Height (mm) 768 611 622 636

B Width (mm) 545 529 631 518

C Depth into room (mm) 88 94 64 94

Minimum mandatory

clearance to combustible

surfaces projecting beyond

the front of appliance (mm).

100 108 65 100

Recommended clearance

to non-combustible

surfaces for access

purposes (mm).

10 10 65 50

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3.10 Installation options.

In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: -

3.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth.

To a fireplace complete with surround 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. The required fireplace and debris catchment area are shown in figure 6.

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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. Where there is no floor covering or carpet and the floor is of a type that is likely to be covered in such a way in the future 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 and Visage firefront

If when using the Adorn, Dream and Visage 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. It is recommended that the reduced hearth has a depth from the fixing plane of the fire of 100mm minimum. This is necessary to support the lower front casting. Where there is no floor covering or carpet and the floor is of a type that is likely to be covered in such a way in the future then the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the floor level should be increased to at least 175mm.

 To protect from the risk of burns and ignition of clothing a tactile separator shall

be used. The hearth detailed in section 3.8 meets the requirements for a tactile separator. If this is not used then a 672mm long fender, kerb, horizontal bar, or other barrier, being fixed not less than 50mm above floor level and positioned 300mm in front of the fixing plane of the fire will meet the requirement.

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3.10.2 Metal flue box and hearth.

The appliance can be installed to a fireplace incorporating a metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of BS 715 and with a flue conforming to BS EN 1856 part 1. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to those shown in figure 7. The top of the metal flue box must be covered with a 100mm layer of mineral wool or equivalent insulation (See figure

7).

Important Note: Where the flue box has a base sheet that is single wall (i.e. a single metal sheet) the flue box must be mounted on a non-combustible hearth. The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick.

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 cracking on directly plastered flues. However, generally this appliance is suitable for installations under all circumstances unless there is a history of cracking problems. Remember that faults such as cracking may be caused by poorly built and restrictive flues, e.g. mortar extrusions, too many bends, flue heights below three metres, restrictive terminations etc.

3.11 Flues.

1. 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.



225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue.



125mm or 175mm diameter lined brick or stone flue.



200mm diameter factory made insulated flue manufactured to BS4543.

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Figure 7. Metal Flue box dimensions



175mm diameter flue pipe. See BS6461 Part 1 for suitable materials.



Single wall, twin wall or flexible flue liner with a minimum diameter of 125mm. The materials to be used are stainless steel or aluminium as specified in BS EN 1856 Part 1. 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.



A properly constructed precast concrete or clay flue system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN

1858. This system is only suitable if the conditions stated in section

3.10.3 are met.

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. 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. Where the appliance is connected to an unlined brick chimney it is generally unnecessary for the chimney pot to be replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a diameter smaller than 170mm.

3.12 Propane fires.

Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a room that is built entirely below ground level (See BS 5871 Part 2).

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Figure 8. Precast or clay flue block system

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. Section 1 - Fire unit contains:

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1 Burner and convection box unit (On Dream models a slider control is fitted to the

convector box). 1 Inlet ‘T’ connector including pressure test point, nut and olive for 8mm inlet pipe. 2 Small “U” seals (For convection box side flanges). 1 Strip of floor sealing tape. 6 Fibre / wooden plugs (Four for eyebolts / screws and two for floor fixing). 4 Woodscrews. 2 Fire retaining cables. 2 Cable clamps. 4 Eyebolts. 1 Rubber grommet. 1 Flue restrictor. 1 Rear ceramic wall support bracket. 1 Slider control knob (Dream only). 2 M4 x 7mm screws (black) (For Dream slider control knob securing). 2 No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For rear ceramic wall support bracket). 3 No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For flue restrictor). 3 No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For outlet baffle / heatshield). 4 No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For fitting the hood on the Dream). 1 Knurled shouldered screw (For control linkage fixing). 2 M4 x 30mm machine screws (For Adorn fascia securing). 2 M4 x 25mm machine screws (For Dream fascia securing). 2 M4 x 10mm screws (black) (For Visage fascia bracket securing). 2 Washers (For Adorn and Dream fascia securing) 2 Surround securing brackets on Visage. 1 Slider control label. 1 PP3 Battery. 1 Smoke match tube. 1 Length of self adhesive foam seal. 1 Literature pack. 1 Ceramic fuel effect pack including a fuel effect (Not shown), a ceramic back wall

and a pair of ceramic side walls.

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