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Valor Fires 473 Black Beauty Unigas II Installation And Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 473
ROOM SEALED RADIANT / CONVECTOR
GAS FIRE
Black Beauty Unigas II
(GC No. 32-810-58)
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 2010.
5115716/05

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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 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...

  • Page 4: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 31 TO 43 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 30 OWNER GUIDE 31 - 43 1. SAFETY 2. ACCESSORY LIST 3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 3.1 General information. 3.2 Efficiency. 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 4.1.1 Installations into timber framed buildings.
  • Page 6 INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 10. CHECK IGNITION SPARK 11. CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY 12. FITTING THE CERAMIC COAL EFFECT 13. CHECK APPLIANCE OPERATION 14. CHECK THE REFERENCE PRESSURE 15. REPLACING THE FASCIA 16. FINAL REVIEW 17. SERVICING AND PARTS REPLACEMENT 17.1 To remove the fascia.

  • Page 7: Safety

    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 of the appliance is 26.2 kg. One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is considered too heavy then obtain assistance.

  • Page 8: Appliance Data And Efficiency

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 3.1 General information. Natural (G20) Inlet Pressure 20mbar Input - Max. (Gross) 4.9kW (16,719Btu/h) Input - Min. (Gross) 2.2kW (7,507Btu/h) Pressure Setting (Cold) 18.2 + 0.75mbar Gas Connection RP 1/4 (1/4in. B.S.P) Female. Main Burner Injector Cat.

  • Page 9: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency Natural Gas 0.901 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.

  • Page 10: Ventilation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.2 Ventilation requirements. No special ventilation bricks or vents into the room containing the appliance are required. 4.3 Fireguard requirements. A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted 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 11: Fireplace Clearances

    INSTALLER GUIDE 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 finished floor level should be increased to at least 115mm. 4.6 Fireplace clearances (See figure 2).

  • Page 12: Wall Thickness And Material

    INSTALLER GUIDE removal of the fascia. 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. 4.7 Wall thickness and material.
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE Minimum Terminal position distance. Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm Above an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm Horizontally to an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes. 300mm Below eaves.

  • Page 14: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 4. 5. PACK CONTENTS The carton contains the following:- 1 Fire assembly. 1 Ceramic fuel base. 4 Ceramic coals. 1 Flue unit. 1 Inlet elbow. 1 Pack of fixing screws and wall plugs. 1 Wall fixing template. 1 Length of flue sealing tape.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Fire

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. PREPARING THE FIRE Stand the fire upright. Detach the fascia by removing the knurled nuts and washers at the fascia sides (See figure 1). Pull the bottom of the fascia forward and then lift to remove. Remove the window unit by detaching the 12 wing nuts securing the window frame and pulling forward (See figure 5).

  • Page 16: Core Drilling

    INSTALLER GUIDE into plasterboard. Place dust sheets on the floor and over any furnishings etc. Place the template against the wall. Make sure that the centre of the flue hole is not less than the minimum shown in figure 6. Pierce the centre of the screw fixing holes and the flue hole and mark the positions on the wall.

  • Page 17: Leaving A Hole, Building Under Construction

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7.4 Leaving a Hole, Building under Construction It will be convenient to use a non-corrosive metal tube 160mm diameter built into the wall at the correct position for the flue unit. 7.5 Combustible Walls (Wood, Fibreboard, Plasterboard etc.) Building regulations require that the inlet and outlet ducts and terminal bust not be closer than 25mm to combustible material.
  • Page 18 INSTALLER GUIDE Cover the hole with a square sheet steel plate 500mm x 235mm with a 152mm diameter hole cut out of the centre (See figure 9). The steel should be not less than 1.5mm thick. Fix with suitable screws and plugs. Where the whole wall is of combustible material, a non-corrosive plate 455mm x 455mm with a 152mm...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Flue Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8. PREPARING THE FLUE UNIT Measure the total wall thickness from the outside surface to the inside face. Add 80mm to this measurement to obtain the correct length of flue unit required. Mark off the flue length on the outer (air) tube measuring from the end of the terminal.
  • Page 20 INSTALLER GUIDE Fit the flue unit tubes firmly over the spigots at the rear of the fire. Make sure that the seam on the flue tube is NOT at the bottom. Push on until the outer tube touches the screw heads on the outer spigot (See figure 12).

  • Page 21: Terminal Guard Fitting

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. TERMINAL GUARD FITTING Place the guard centrally over the flue terminal with the fixing ears at each side - not at the top and bottom (See figure 13). Holding the guard in position and using it as a template, mark on the wall the positions of the four fixing holes.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Gas Supply

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11. CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY Extend the gas supply pipe to a convenient point beneath the appliance and connect it to the inlet pipe at the right side of the fire using the Rp1/4 (1.4in. B.S.P) elbow provided. The supply pipe must be of rigid material (e.g.

  • Page 23: Fitting The Ceramic Coal Effect

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. FITTING THE CERAMIC COAL EFFECT 1. Place the fuel bed (embossed 'A' underneath) in position. The front edge of the fuel bed locates under the flange of the locating strip at the base of the firebox (See figure 15).
  • Page 24 INSTALLER GUIDE 3. Place the front left coal (embossed 'C' underneath) in position at the side of the first coal. The flat bottom front face of the coal should rest on the metal ledge immediately behind the bottom front of the firebox opening (See figure 17). Close any gap between the two front coals by sliding them together to meet at the centre.
  • Page 25 INSTALLER GUIDE 5. Place the rear left coal (embossed 'E' underneath) in position as shown in figure 6. Replace the window unit and tighten the 12 wing nuts. Figure 19. Rear left coal ‘E’ location. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 25...

  • Page 26: Check Appliance Operation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13. CHECK APPLIANCE OPERATION If closed, open the isolatng valve at the inlet elbow. Turn on the gas supply and check all joints up to the appliance gas tap for gas soundness using a soap solution or leak detection fluid. Depress the control knob.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15. REPLACING THE FASCIA Before fitting the fascia ensure that the information on the back pages of the owner guide have been completed. Lower the fascia into position with its top rear rim behind the vertical flange at the top of the rear case and with the fascia bottom angled forward slightly.

  • Page 28: Servicing And Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17. SERVICING AND PARTS REPLACEMENT 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.

  • Page 29: To Remove The Burner(S)

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.4 To remove the burner(s). Remove the fascia as in section 17.1. Remove the window unit as in section 17.2. Remove the ceramic items as in section 17.3. Remove the burner front cover by unscrewing 14 screws. Remove the front ceramic support bar by unscrewing 1 screw each side. Remove the burner(s) by unscrewing one screw at the left side and lifting clear.

  • Page 30: To Remove The Gas Tap And Piezo Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.9 To remove the gas tap and piezo unit. Remove the fascia as in section 17.1. Remove the window unit as in section 17.2. Remove the ceramic items as in section 17.3. Remove the burner front cover by unscrewing 14 screws. Remove the control knob by pulling clear of the gas tap spindle.

  • Page 31: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 40 TO 43 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 31...
  • Page 32 OWNER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS OPERATING THE FIRE To light the pilot To select the burner setting. To turn off CLEANING YOUR FIRE To clean the inside of the window. Cleaning the ceramic fuel effect pieces. Regular maintenance.
  • Page 33 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. 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 34 OWNER GUIDE Do provide the following clearance 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.
  • Page 35 OWNER GUIDE Please Note As with all windows, the glass may need to be cleaned both outside and inside from time to time. The window and frame on this appliance has, therefore been designed to be customer removable allowing you to clean it without having to call in a service engineer.
  • Page 36 OWNER GUIDE OPERATING THE 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 37 OWNER GUIDE To select the burner setting. When the pilot is alight, partially depress the knob and turn to position 1. Both main and decorative flame burners should light at their lowest setting. The decorative flames should just be visible. Turn the control knob gradually to your desired setting.
  • Page 38 OWNER GUIDE Cleaning the ceramic fuel effect pieces. 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.
  • Page 39 OWNER GUIDE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance. In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency it is essential that the flue terminal outside the building is kept clear of any form of obstruction. 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 UK a GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer, Outside of the UK a CORGI or GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer).
  • Page 40 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 GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer. Outside of the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a CORGI or GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer.
  • Page 41 OWNER GUIDE When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Fire serial number and fascia code (The serial number can be found on the serial number label - See figure 6 on page 42)*. Date of installation*.
  • Page 42 OWNER GUIDE To be completed by installer: Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number Figure 6. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 42...

  • Page 43: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on the serial number label - See figure 6) 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...
  • Page 44 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

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