Valor BR, BR417 Installer's Manual

600B206/02

MODEL BR417

(G.C.32-032-07)

Inset Live Fuel Effect

Gas Fire

with

Ultimate

or

Superflame

Front

INSTALLER GUIDE

Please keep in a safe place for future reference

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This Installer Guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be
installed and maintained. If further information is required, our Valor

AdviceLine will be pleased to help.
Please telephone [phone] (Local call rates apply)

As supplied, this appliance is for use with natural
gas (G20)
When converted using Valor conversion kit no.
591149 this appliance is for use with propane gas
(G31)

These appliances are for use in the United
Kingdom (GB) and the Republic of Ireland (IE) only.

As supplied, this appliance is for use with natural

CUSTOMER CARE

Please leave this Installer Guide with the user

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CONTENTS

Page

Appliance data 3
General installation requirements 3
Pack contents 6
Preliminary checks 7

• Ignition spark check 7

• Fireplace check 7

• Flue pull check 7

Gas supply connection 7
Preparing appliance for installation 8
Convection box installation 9

• Front fixing 9

• Cable retention 9

• Floor front sealing 11

Burner, surround & supply pipe installation 11

• Preliminary burner checks 11

• Reference pressure check 11

Ceramic coals & walls installation 12
Full operating checks 13

• Control settings check 13

• Flue spillage check 13

• Flame supervision & spillage monitoring system check 13

Final review 14
Servicing & parts replacement 15

• Burner plaque replacement 15

• Front surround removal 15

• Burner unit removal 16

• Pilot unit removal 16

• Gas tap removal 16

• Piezo generator removal 16

• Greasing gas tap 16

• Injector removal 16

• Removing appliance from fireplace 16

• Short list of spares 17

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1. APPLIANCE DATA

This product uses fuel effect pieces. It makes sense to take
care when handling these articles to ensure that the release
of dust is kept to a minimum.

This appliance does not contain any component
manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products.
The appliance data label is on a plastic tie below the burner
and is visible when the bottom front cover is removed.

Gas Natural (G20) Propane (G31)*

Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar
Input - Max. (Gross) 6.0kW (20,500Btu/h) 6.1kW (20,800Btu/h)
Input - Min. (Gross) 2.2kW (7500Btu/h) 3.6kW (12280Btu/h)
Output - Max. 3.5kW (11,900Btu/h) 3.6kW (12,280Btu/h)
Output - Min 1.1kW (3750Btu/h) 1.8kW (6140Btu/h)
Burner Test Pressure (Cold) 17.0±0.75mbar (6.8±0.3in

w.g.)

35.6±0.75mbar

(14.3±0.3in w.g.)
Gas Connection 8mm pipe 8mm pipe
Burner Injector Bray Cat. 18 Size 360 Bray Cat. 18 Size 170
Pilot & Atmosphere Sensing
Device

SIT Ref. OP9030 SIT Ref. OPLPG9222

Ignition Piezo Electric. Integral with

Gas Tap

Piezo Electric. Integral with

Gas Tap
Aeration Non-adjustable Non-adjustable

* When converted using Kit 591149

2 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 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. The Council
for the Registration of Gas Installers (CORGI)
requires its members to work to recognised
standards.
The Confederation for the Registration of Gas
Installers (CORGI) requires its members to work
to recognised standards.
The installation must be in accordance with these
instructions.
In the United Kingdom the installation must also

be in accordance with:
a) All the relevant parts of local regulations.
b) The current edition of the Building

Regulations issued by the Department of the
Environment and the Welsh Office or the
Building Standards (Scotland)
(Consolidation) Regulations issued by the
Scottish Development Department.

c) All relevant codes of practice.

d) The relevant parts of the current editions of

the following British Standards:­BS 715
BS 1251
BS 1289 Part 1
BS 1289 Part 2
BS 4543 Part 2
BS 5440 Part 1
BS 5440 Part 2
BS 5871 Part 2
BS 6461 Part 1
BS 6891

BS 8303
In the republic of Ireland the installation must
also conform to the relevant parts of:

a) The current editions of:-

IS 813

ICP3

IS327
All relevant national and local rules in force.

2.2 In the United Kingdom, as supplied, this

appliance can be installed in the following
situations: -

2.2.1 To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth

complying with B.S 1251. The required fireplace,
hearth, debris catchment area and clearance
dimensions are shown in figure 1a.

2.2.2 To a fireplace incorporating a twin walled metal

flue box complying with the constructional
requirements of the current edition of BS 715 and
standing on a non-combustible base. The
dimensions of the flue box must conform to the
opening shown in figure 1b. For flue details see
sections 2.3 & 2.4.

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2.2.3 To a fireplace that has a precast concrete or clay

flue block system conforming to BS1289. The
appliance is suitable for installations conforming
to older versions of BS1289 as well as the current
edition. The flue blocks must have a minimum
width not less than 63mm and a cross-sectional
area not less than 13,000mm

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Older editions of
BS1289 required a cross-sectional area of
13,000mm2. The current revision of the standard
requires 16,500mm2. This appliance is suitable in
both cases. The total depth of the opening
measured from the finished front of the fireplace
(Including plaster, surround etc) must be not less

than 100mm.

The current version of BS1289 recommends 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.

2.2.4 To a builder’s opening within the dimensions

shown in figure 1a.

2.3 Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as

follows: ­a. 225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue.
b. 175mm diameter lined brick or stone flue.
c. 200mm diameter factory made insulated flue

manufactured to BS 4543.

d. 175mm diameter flue pipe (see B.S 6461 part 1

for suitable materials).

e. Single wall, twin wall or flexible flue liner of

minimum diameter 125mm. The materials to
be used are stainless steel or aluminium as
specified in B.S 715.

f. A properly constructed precast concrete or

clay flue system conforming to BS 1289 Part 1
or 2.
It should be noted that, sharp bends or
horizontal runs in metal flues at the top of the
system could be a cause of problems in these
types of installation.

2.4 The minimum effective height of the flue must be

3m.

2.5 The flue must not be used for any other appliance

or application.

2.6 Any chimney dampers or restrictors should be

removed. If removal is not possible they must be

fixed in the open position.

2.7 If the appliance is intended to be installed to a

chimney which 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.

2.8 If the fireplace opening is of underfloor draught

type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts.

2.9 The appliance must be mounted behind a non-

combustible hearth (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, the
burner bracket and the bottom front cover casting
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.
The appliance must not be fitted directly against a
combustible wall. If the appliance is to be fitted

against a wall with combustible cladding, the
cladding must be removed from the area covered
by the outer surround (see figure 1c). We suggest
that the actual surround is used as a template to
mark the area for combustible cladding removal.

2.10 The minimum allowable distance to a corner wall

from the outside edge at either side of the front
surround is 178mm.

2.11 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 (see fig.15).

2.12 The minimum height from the top surface of the

hearth to the underside of any shelf made from
wood or other combustible materials is as follows:

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• For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height = 750mm.

• For a shelf deeper than 150mm

Minimum height = 750mm + 12.5mm for every
25mm depth over 150mm.

2.13 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.

2.14 The appliance must not be installed in any room,

which contains a bath, or shower or where steam
is regularly present.

2.15 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.

2.16 In the United Kingdom (GB) no special

ventilation bricks or vents are required in the
room for this appliance.
In the Republic of Ireland (IE), permanent
ventilation must comply with the regulations
currently in force.

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Fig 2 Pack contents

2.17 Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a

room, which is built entirely below ground level

(see BS 5871 Part 2).

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3. UNPACKING

The pack contains:
1 Burner & Convection box Unit
1 Front surround unit
1 Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe
1 Ceramic back wall
1 Pair of ceramic side walls
1 Front base coal- left & right halves
1 Rear base coal
1 Pack of 5 loose coals
2 Small “U” seals for convection box side flanges
1 Strip of floor sealing tape
1 Flue restrictor plate
6 Fibre plugs

4 Woodscrews
2 Fire retaining cables
2 Cable clamps
4 Eyebolts
1 Installation template
1 Smoke match tube
1 Fire front casting
1 Bottom front cover casting
1 Literature pack
Carefully remove the contents. Take special care in handling
the ceramic walls and the coals.
Check that all the listed parts are present and in good
condition.

Fig. 1 Installation Data

(a) Fireplace Dimensions

** Does not apply to pre-cast flues

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(b) Twin walled metal flue box

(Internal dimensions)

* If internal width is greater than 440mm,

the opening width must be reduced to
not more than 440mm to ensure
adequate sealing to fire.