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Valor 520AN Installation & Operation Manual

Manual is about: Gas Fired Vented Room Heaters

Summary of 520AN

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    President gas fired vented room heaters model 520an for natural gas model 520ap for l p g (propane) gas installation & operation manual please read this manual before installing and operating your heater. Please keep this manual for future reference. (vous pourrez vous procurer un manuel en langue f...

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents contents page safety information 3 installation instructions 4 • general 4 • rates 4 • orifice data 4 • clearances 5 • floor requirements 5 • draft hood 5 • venting 5 • optional accessories 5 • possible installations 5 • contents of packs 6 • assembling outer cast-iron case 6 • heater pre...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    3 safety information safety information due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young ch...

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    4 installation instructions 1. General this appliance is certified by international approval services for use in canada and the usa. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the current can/cga-b149 installation code in canada or the current national fue...

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    5 1.1 clearances: make sure that the minimum clearances to combustible materials are maintained during installation including adequate space for the proper operation and servicing of the heater. The minimum clearances from the heater to combustible materials are shown in figure 1. The combustion air...

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    6 2. Unpacking the heater and case contents of the packages box 1 of 3 (heat engine) the carton contains the following:- 1 heater assembly 3 ceramic logs (packed in the heater) 1 flue collar 1 flue collar extension 1 wall spacer 1 smoke channel (venting check) 1 control knob 1 control shaft 8 thread...

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    7 take the ashlip/front feet assembly and observe the attachment arrangements (see figure 5) at the rear of the assembly, and place on the floor, in front of the fireplace. Take the left side panel and remove the assembly bolt using a 7/16th wrench or socket. Attach the side panel to the ashlip asse...

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    8 5. Check ignition spark the pilot electrode is situated at the right side of the firebox above the rear port of the pilot and cross lighting burner - see figure 9 check that there is an ignition spark at the pilot port. Fit the control knob over the control valve. To initiate a spark depress the c...

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    9 8. Log installation 8.1 place the rear log (the log with only one short stub) in the retaining cradle behind the rear burner tube with its back against the firebox back wall (fig. 11). The short stub should be at the top right of the log. Center the log so that the gap to the firebox walls is the ...

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    10 9. Check appliance operation depress the control knob. Turn counter clockwise until resistance is felt just before the piezo-electric ignition is activated. Keep the knob depressed for a few seconds to purge air from the gas lines. When it is judged that the air has been purged keep the knob depr...

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    11 12. Aeration adjustment (see fig. 15) natural gas appliances have adjustable shutters to control primary aeration on both rear and front burner tubes. Propane appliances have an adjustable shutter on the front burner tube only. The air holes are at the right side of the tubes. The appliances are ...

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    12 the outer case assembly can now be attached to the heater. Locate the bolts and washers supplied, and fasten the arched lintel to the top surface of the heat engine as shown in figure 20. Ensure the sheet metal components fit closely together, or adjust the arched lintel attachment points for hei...

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    13 make final checks and instruct owner make sure that the logs have not been dislodged when fitting the case. Fit the caution & direction label to the right hand side of the case in the position shown in figure 23. Recheck the operation of the fire on all control positions. Instruct the owner how t...

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    14 14. Operating procedure full lighting instructions are given on the next pages. For your safety this heater is fitted with a flame supervision device which will shut off the gas supply if for any reason the pilot flames go out. This device incorporates a fixed probe which senses heat from the pil...

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    15 for your safety read before lighting a. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. Before lighting smell all round the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and ...

  • Page 16: Lighting Instructions

    16 lighting instructions stop! Read the safety information on previous page. 1. Open the hinged access panel at rear right of case top 2. Turn the control knob on right side of heater clockwise to “off” position (marked l l ). Note: knob cannot be turned to off unless knob is pushed in partially. Do...

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    17 15. Cleaning all cleaning should be carried out when the heater is cold. Normally, the heater should only need dusting. Any stains on the glass can be removed with a non abrasive cleaner. Abrasive cleaners should never be used on the glass. 15.1 cleaning the inside of the window: open the case do...

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    18 18 servicing information - (for qualified service engineers only) the repair parts are shown on the separate repair parts leaflet. Please always quote part number and description with requests for spares. Turn off the gas and make sure that the appliance is cool before commencing any servicing. A...

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    19 18.6 to remove the pressure regulator 1. Remove the outer case see section 18.3. 2. Disconnect the pipes from each end of the regulator and spring them free from the test tapping tee pieces. 3. Remove the two regulator bracket screws and lift the regulator unit free. 4. Fit new regulator assembly...

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    20 manufactured by heating birmingham, england because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication. © valor ltd. 1996, 2000