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Valor 500FS Installer And Owner Manual

Manual is about: Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Summary of 500FS

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    08/53335/0 issue: 0 please keep me in a safe place for future use. Models; 500fs 500rc inset live fuel effect gas fire 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 ...

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    © gdc group ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying), stored in any medium by electronic means (including in any retrieval system or database) or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, rec...

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    Page 3 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...

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    Installer guide for owner guide see pages 45 to 64 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 4 installer guide.

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    Contents section page installer guide 4 - 44 owner guide 45 - 64 1. Appliance dimensions 8 2. Safety 9 3. The benchmarking scheme 10 4. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 11 4.1 general information. 11 4.2 efficiency. 12 4.3 nox 12 5. General installation requirements 13 5.1 regulations, standards a...

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    11. Convection box installation 26 11.1 method 1 - front fixing to fireplace surround. 26 11.2 method 2 - cable retention and floor fixing. 26 - 27 11.3 sealing floor front - method 1 & 2 inc frameless 28 12. Fitting the wall liners & fuel effect 29 12.1 fitting the rear wall liner (vermiculite/cera...

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    18. Servicing & parts replacement 38 18.1 to remove the trim. 39 18.2 to remove the visual baffle. 39 18.3 to remove the window door panel. 39 18.4 to remove the fuel effect and ember wool 39 18.5 to remove the top tray. 40 18.6 to remove the base tray. 40 18.7 to remove the burner assembly and tray...

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    1.Appliance dimensions © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 8 installer guide d e a b c c a b a b c b c a grande trim edge trim frameless dimension 500fs/500rc frameless 500fs/500rc grande trim 500fs/500rc edge trim a 545 mm 582 mm 627 mm b 486 mm 552 mm 597 mm c 25 mm 10 mm 10 mm dimension 500fs/500rc a...

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    2.Safety installer before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling. - the lifting weight of this appliance (kg) is approx as below: model weight 500rcinspire engine only* 18.0 kg 500fs inspire engine only* 17.5 kg *excludes all...

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    3.The benchmark scheme gdc group is a licensed member of the benchmark scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the uk and to encourage regular servicing to optimise safety, efficiency and performance. Benchmark is mana...

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    4. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 4.1 general information. The appliance information label is located on the burner tray on the left hand side of the fire. This can be found by removing the visual baffle and trim if fitted. Page 11 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 installer guide model 500 gas natural...

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    4.2 efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in bs 7977 - 1 and the results are as below : model efficiency % (gross) efficiency % (net) 500rc & 500fs inspire 72% 80% the gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The conversio...

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    5. General installation requirements 5.1 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...

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    5.3 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 thor...

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    5.7.4 like all efficient gas fires care should be taken to the choice and layout of installed back panels. Marble and other similar natural materials may have microscopic flaws or stress points, under heat these may open and crack. If in doubt the use of a three/four piece back panel layout is recom...

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    5.10 installation options. In the united kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: note: “d” dimension critical for clearance of the trim depth 5.10.1 conventional fireplace and hearth.- to a fireplace opening and hearth complying with bs1251 after removal of ...

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    5.11 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 ...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 18 magnets to secure the trims (4 off) glass liner kit; tray filler (1 off) side wall spacer (2 off) (4 off) no.8 x 3/8" screws fs only (2 off) m4 x 8 machine screws to secure slider handle floor sealing tape (2 off) eyebolt (4 off) fire retaining cables (2 off) long ...

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    6. Pack contents the items required for this appliance are packed in sections. The ceramic/vermiculite/glass liner options are all fragile so care necessary when handling. They are packed inside the top fitment as you open the carton. Section 1 - fire unit contains: 1 burner and convection box unit....

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    7. Fireplace check 8.1 soundness for appliance attachment primary method of retaining the appliance is by fixing to the fireplace front. 2) using concealed the methods are detailed in section 11 of this manual. Before selecting the retention method, consult with the customer. Method 2 is provided fo...

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    Page 21 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 9. Preparing appliance for installation 1. Remove the visual baffle, by unscrewing by hand the two m5 knurled screws in an anti clockwise direction. Keep these two screws save as they will be needed later. Carefully slide out the visual baffle and place carefully t...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 22 6. Detach the burner tray from the convection box by removing two locating screws. Slide the burner tray forward and clear of the convection box. Important before continuing with the installation of this gas fire the aeration setting on the burner must be checked. ...

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    9. There is a length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire. This will need to be fitted to the outer rear edges of the side and top flanges of the convector box. Ensure that there is no gap between the foam seals where they meet. It is important that the bottom of the side flanges are se...

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    Warning: never connect a 9-volt battery directly to the cable of the remote battery box. This connection is the only to be used to connect the reciever to the remote control. It is important that the wires from the battery box do not touch the underside of the burner tray and that the battery box is...

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    Slider control (fs) models 9.5 fitting slider handle to control cam. The chrome slider handle needs to be fitted to the cam assembly as shown, with the two m4 x 8mm screws provided. 9.6 fitting the battery into the spark ignition generator. At the front of the electronic spark generator there is a r...

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    11. Convection box installation 11.1 method 1 - front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the wall plugs and screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2. Place the convection box centrally in the fireplace in the posi...

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    Masonry drill for the wall plugs supplied. The holes should be equidistant each side of the centre line of the fireplace to ensure that the appliance finishes centrally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables. 3. Insert a wall plug into each hole. Use the wall plugs supplied with this a...

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    Used, insert the convection box into the fireplace feeding the supply pipe through the pierced hole in the rear grommet. 7. Thread the cables through the eyebolts. Return the cables through the holes near the bottom of the convection box back panel. 8. Fit a cable retainer over the bottom end of eac...

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    12. Fitting the wall liners there are a range of wall liners available some may have a patterned or in the case of the glass a mirrored side depending on the liner set purchased. Ensure the decorated or glass mirrored side is fitted facing outwards. 12.1 fitting the rear wall liner. (vermiculite/cer...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 30 12.4 fitting the fuel effect. The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is supplied in a seperate booklet. It is important that the fitting guide for the ceramic fuel effect be placed inside or attached to this guide and handed to the customer follo...

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    Page 31 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 - continuing signals confirms the ignition is in progress. There will be a slight delay and several sparks should be seen between the electrode and pilot tip. - on sensing a flame is not present the burner unit will shut off. If there are no sparks check the follow...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 32 13.3.6 adjusting flame height. When the burner is operating step the slider handle to the rhs, increments will be felt as the slider moves giving you the following outputs; position 1 - after ignition burner is on low position 2 - moving slider handle one increment...

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    Page 33 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 14. Reassemble of fire the parts that where removed earlier now need to be refitted; 14.1 place the bottom tray back into the convector box above the main burner assembly as before. Line up the tray with the screw holes in the inner convector box and using the scre...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 34 14.4 install the log set supplied - reference the log fitting guide for details how the set must be placed. 14.5 refit the window door panel, hook the top of the window door panel onto the top of the inner convector box. Lower the glass door till it covers fully th...

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    Page 35 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 that has an opening of its own. The smoke match should be placed horizontally into this opening so that it touches the right hand side of the opening 100mm deep. It should pass the upper part of the opening by 25mm. The installation is satisfactory if the smoke is ...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 36 16. Trim & frameless installation 1. Trim place the four magnets supplied on the rear of the trim one into each corner. Ensure they are laided flat against the surface of the trim. Offer the trim towards the fire, the trim secures with the magnets to the outside me...

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    Page 37 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 17. Final review 1. Complete the information in the gas fire commisioning checklist and service record of the owner guide (see last pages of the owner guide). 2. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. 3. Advise the custome...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 38 18. Servicing & parts replacement - always turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing and allow the fire to cool completely (the appliance inlet ‘t’ connector incorporates an isolating valve). - it is recommended that, at least once a year, the applian...

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    Page 39 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 18.1 to remove the trim. 1. The trim is held in place with four magnets one placed into each corner. Hold the lower outside edges of the trim and gently pull forward. With the corners released, lift the trim away from the convection box and clear. 18.2 to remove th...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 40 18.5 to remove the top tray. 1. Complete sections 19.1 - 19.4 2. Lift out the top tray and carefully place to one side. There are no screws holding this tray inplace. 3. If glass liners have been fitted only, there will also be an additional filler top tray to the ...

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    Page 41 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 18.8 to remove the wall liners. 1. Complete section 18.1 - 18.7 2. The two side liners are secured in place by a metal tab bent up at 90 degrees. Using a flat head screw driver carefully bent these tabs back down horizontally to allow the liners to be moved. 3. The...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 42 18.10 to remove the mertik gv60 gas valve. (rc models only) 1. Remove the burner assembly and tray (see section 18.7). 2. If turning the burner tray upside down, ensure that the work surface is suitably protected. This will avoid damage to the work surface. 3. Remo...

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    Page 43 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 18.11 to remove the teddington gas valve and switch. (fs models only) 1. Remove the burner assembly (see section 18.7). 2. If turning the burner tray upside down, ensure that the work surface is suitably protected. This will avoid damage to the work surface. 3. Rem...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 44 18.13 to remove the thermocouple interrupter block (rc models only). 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 18.7). 2. Detach the thermocouple from the interrupter block by unscrewing the thermocouple nut. 3. Detach the two leads from the interrupter block making su...

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    Page 45 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 owner guide owner guide for warranty, service and benchmark information see pages 58 to 63.

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 46 list of contents section page appliance dimensions 47 safety 48 - 49 gas consumption 50 operating your fire 50 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 50 operating the fire with the remote control (rc) handset. 51 lighting the fire. 51 adjusting ...

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    Page 47 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 owner guide d e a b c appliance dimensions c a b a b c b c a frameless grande trim edge trim dimension 500fs/500rc a 574 mm b 546 mm c 267 mm d 496 mm e 549 mm dimension 500fs/500rc frameless 500fs/500rc grande trim 500fs/500rc edge trim a 545 mm 582 mm 627 mm b 48...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 48 safety do have the fire installed by a competent person. In the united kingdom, installation must be in accordance with the latest edition of the gas safety (installation & use) regulations. In the republic of ireland, installation must be in accordance with all na...

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    Page 49 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 do ensure all combustable materials must be removed from the area shown in below diagram. The use of heat resistant plaster or board is recomended within the below shaded areas do ensure that a combustable shelf must be a minimum of 400mm above the top of the appli...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 50 gas consumption natural gas - 500rc has a maximum (high) ng input of 5.55kw (gross) has a minimum (low) ng input of 3.2kw (gross) natural gas - 500fs has a maximum (high) ng input of 5.55kw (gross) has a medium (med) ng input of 3.7kw (gross) has a minimum/ignition...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 52 ++ button please note pressing the ++ button on the 500rc unit operates no command function. This is used on the inspire 600rc and 800rc models which have a second rear burner to control. Adjusting to the pilot only setting. When the burner is operating press and h...

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    Slider control models - 500fs lighting the fire. - push the slider handle to the left as far as possible till the ignition position is reached, several sparks will occur between the electrode and pilot tip. Hold in this position till the pilot flame has heated the thermocouple sufficiently to hold. ...

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    © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 page 54 cleaning your fire to maintain the high performance and quality finish of your fire please follow these guidelines: - before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool completely. The fire will retain heat ...

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    - light coatings of soot will usually be burnt off during the normal operation of the fire. Should any soot accumulation become excessive, the effected overlay log or ceramic fuel effect base should be removed from the fire for cleaning. - cleaning should be carried out in a well ventilated area or ...

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    Maintenance battery replacement. Please note: in order to ensure maximum battery life and optimal performance, we recommend that only 'long life' alkaline type replacement batteries are used. Handset (rc only) the remote control handset is battery powered. To replace the battery, remove the rear com...

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    Regular maintenance. In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency, it is essential that the opening at the back of the fire and the flue are kept clear of any form of obstruction. It is possible that deposits of mortar or soot could fall and accumulate c...

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    Warranty, service and benchmark 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 gdc service operative or a gas safe register operative. You must register your fire by calling our telephone registra...

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    Our promise to you if you experience a fault with your new fire, we aim to provide a safe and high quality repair service supported by our dedicated national network of highly skilled operatives. If your installer can’t resolve the problem for you, we will do everything we can to get an operative ou...

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    What this warranty does not cover repairs to fires which haven’t been installed and commissioned properly and as set out in the installation instructions. Faults caused by inadequate supply of gas or electricity (where applicable). Reimbursement of any third party repair or replacement costs that we...

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    Page 63 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 a label containing the serial number and barcode may have been placed inside this box. Serial number label to be affixed here owner guide.

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    Page 64 © gdc group ltd. Sept 2016 owner guide.