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Valor Fires 347 Installation And Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 347
RADIANT / CONVECTOR GAS FIRE
Fitted with one of the following fascia
Firelite 4 Oxysafe
Regency 4 Oxysafe
(GC No. 32-032-62)
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.
or
5112105/03

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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 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 27 TO 39 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 26 OWNER GUIDE 27 - 39 1 SAFETY 2 LIST OF ACCESSORIES 3 APPLIANCE DATA 4 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 5.1 Unpacking. 5.2 Fireplace flue pull. 5.3 Appliance preparation. 5.4 Fitting the battery to electronic ignition models.

  • 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 Fascia 9.35 5.05 One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is considered too heavy then obtain assistance.

  • Page 7: Appliance Data

    Model Efficiency % (Gross) 347 Firelite and Regency 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 8: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 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. Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency Natural Gas 0.901 0.921...
  • Page 9 INSTALLER GUIDE Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice. 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.
  • Page 10 INSTALLER GUIDE The appliance must not be installed in any room, which contains a bath, or shower or where steam is regularly present. 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 11 The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “O” 150°C surround. Note: A spigot extension is available (Valor Fires part number 0595191). When fitted this shall extend through the closure plate for at least 15mm and have a minimum clearance of 50mm from the end to any surface.
  • Page 12 INSTALLER GUIDE The fireplace opening must be within the following dimensions: Width Height Max. 440mm Max. 610mm Min. 305mm Min. 525mm The total height of the closure plate is 660mm and will accommodate a maximum opening height of 650mm (This allows a 10mm overhang). Heights above 620mm (Inclusive of sealing tape) will leave the sealing tape and closure plate visible above the appliance.
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE Incombustible mineral wool insulation of not less than 50mm thickness must be applied to the top surface of the metal flue box. The opening must be within the following dimensions: Width Height Max. 440mm Max. 610mm Min. 380mm Min.

  • Page 14: Pre-Installation Preparation

    INSTALLER GUIDE open end and the nearest obstruction. There must also be a minimum clearance of 165mm between the back of the closure plate and the back of the catchment space. On conventional flues the catchment space below the flue spigot must extend at least 250mm downward measured from the bottom of the flue spigot (See figure 2).

  • Page 15: Fireplace Flue Pull

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5.2 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 16: Electronic Ignition

    INSTALLER GUIDE sparks should track from the electrode pin to the thermocouple tip. If there are no sparks or incorrect tracking, check the spark gap between the electrode wire and thermocouple tip (See figure 5). If the spark gap is correct, check the ignition wiring. 5.5.2 Electronic ignition.
  • Page 17 INSTALLER GUIDE 5.6.2 Wall mounting (See figure 8). The closure plate must be fitted and sealed to the hearth and fireplace opening using a suitable heat resistant material. If necessary cut the closure plate but make sure that it overlaps the fireplace opening sufficiently to allow satisfactory sealing.

  • Page 18: Appliance Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. APPLIANCE INSTALLATION 6.1 Installing to a hearth. 6.1.1 Place the fire centrally on the hearth making sure that the spigot lines up with the spigot hole in the closure plate. Gently slide the appliance into place being careful not to scratch the hearth.

  • Page 19: Flue Restrictor Adjustment

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6.5 Flue restrictor adjustment. (See figure 10). The appliance has an integral adjustable flue draught restrictor. This is supplied set in the fully open (unrestricted) position and in most cases no adjustment should be necessary. It can be reset to a fully restricted position if the flue draught is excessive.

  • Page 20: Control And Pressure Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. CONTROL AND PRESSURE CHECKS 7.1 Check control settings. 7.1.1 If closed open the isolating valve at the inlet ‘T’ connector. 7.1.2 To check the control positions temporarily place the fascia loosely over the engine. Fit the control knob over the gas tap spindle. 7.1.3 Manual ignition: Depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise partially towards the 1/IGN position until some resistance is felt.

  • Page 21: Check Reference Pressure

    This monitoring system must not be adjusted, bypassed or put out of operation. This monitoring system, or any of its parts, must only be exchanged using Valor Fires authorised parts. 7.3 Check reference pressure. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 3 of this manual.

  • Page 22: Spillage Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. SPILLAGE CHECK A spillage test must be made before the installed appliance is left with the customer. 1. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the fire. 2. Light the appliance and set the control knob to the maximum position (Position 5). 3.

  • Page 23: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. FINAL REVIEW COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER guide). Make sure that the dress guard is securely in position. Recheck the operation of the fire at all control positions. Explain to the customer the operation of the ignition system and that manual ignition models are fitted with a two-spark ignition system (See section 7.1.3).

  • Page 24: Servicing And Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11. SERVICING AND PARTS REPLACEMENT Always turn off the gas supply and ensure that the appliance is completely cool before commencing any servicing (The appliance inlet “T” connector incorporates an isolating valve). It is recommended that, at least once a year, the appliance is disconnected and the catchment space behind the closure plate checked and cleared of any debris.

  • Page 25: To Remove The Piezo Generator (Manual Ignition Models)

    INSTALLER GUIDE pipe from the pilot unit. 11.3.7. Replace in the reverse order. Note: 1 The pilot unit must be replaced as a whole assembly. Its individual components are not separately replaceable. 2. Once removed, ensure that the dust cage is cleaned before refitting. Make sure that it locates squarely onto the pilot unit without any gaps between the cage edges and the pilot unit.

  • Page 26: To Grease The Gas Tap

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11.6.4. Detach the left end of the burner module from the radiant box by removing one screw and a wing nut (See figure 13). 11.6.5. Carefully slide the burner module to the right to free it from the right side of the radiant box (See figure 13).

  • Page 27: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 36 TO 39 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008. Page 27...
  • Page 28 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 light the fire (Manual ignition). To light the fire (Electronic ignition). Lighting with a match or taper CLEANING YOUR FIRE REPLACING THE RADIANTS MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 29 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 APPROPRAIATE. 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 30 OWNER GUIDE Do provide a suitable guard that complies with BS 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm and pet animals Although this fire conforms to all the applicable standards, it is a heating appliance and certain parts of its surface will become hot).
  • Page 31 OWNER GUIDE GAS CONSUMPTION Has a maximum natural gas input of 5.6kW (Gross) Has a maximum natural gas output of 4.0kW Has a minimum natural gas input of 1.57kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.0kW Has a maximum LPG input of 5.3kW (Gross) Has a maximum LPG output of 3.76kW Has a minimum LPG input of 2.35kW (Gross) Has a minimum LPG output of 1.67kW...
  • Page 32 OWNER GUIDE In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition mechanism the pilot can be lit with a long match or taper – See the next page. When the pilot has lit keep the knob depressed for about ten seconds to allow the flame sensing probe to warm up.
  • Page 33 OWNER GUIDE To light the fire (Electronic ignition). The control is shown in figure 2. Depress the control knob slightly and turn anticlockwise towards the 1/IGN position. Do not apply too much pressure as this will cause resistance to be felt. Depress the control knob.
  • Page 34 OWNER GUIDE REPLACING THE RADIANTS Always use the correct type of replacement radiant. Ask for Valor Fires part number 5132071 (Single Radiant). Turn the fire off and allow it to cool before attempting to remove the radiants. Remove the dress guard by pressing down the two hooks at the top. Tilt the guard forward and lift out (See figure 4).
  • Page 35 OWNER GUIDE and accumulate causing the flue to be blocked or restricted and so preventing proper clearance of dangerous exhaust fumes. In the United Kingdom it is the law that a landlord must have any gas appliance, flue and pipework which is situated in a tenant’s premises checked for safety at least every twelve months by a competent person (In the U.K., a CORGI registered installer).
  • Page 36 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 37 OWNER GUIDE When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Fire serial number and fascia code (Theerial number can be found on the serial number label - See figure 5 on page 39). Date of installation.
  • Page 38 OWNER GUIDE To be completed by installer: Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number Page 38 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

  • Page 39: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on the serial number 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 40 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2008.

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