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Valor 541 Dream Installer And Owner Manual

Manual is about: ROOM SEALED RADIANT / CONVECTOR GAS FIRE

Summary of 541 Dream

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    © gdc group ltd. 2014 5133673/06 installer: please leave this guide with the owner model 541 room sealed radiant / convector gas fire fitted with one of the following fascia’s. Dream, masquerade or excelsior (gc no. 32-032-65) we trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this applianc...

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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 fires are ce approved and designed to meet the appropriate british standards and safety marks. Quality and excellence. All valor fires fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufactured under a bs en iso 9001 quality system...

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    Page 4 © gdc group ltd. 2014 installer guide for owner guide see pages 47 to 59 installer guide.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents section heading page installer guide 4 - 46 owner guide 47 - 59 1. Safety 7 2. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 8 2.1 general information. 8 2.2 efficiency. 9 3. List of available kits 9 4. Appliance and recess dimensions 10 5. General installation requirements 12 5.1 regulations, standar...

  • Page 6: Contents (Continued)

    Section heading page 9. Flue terminal installation 26 9.1 cutting flue to size. 26 9.2 fitting to wall. 28 9.3 fitting the terminal guard. 29 10. Gas connection 29 11. Ceramic coals installation 30 12. Ceramic pebbles installation 32 13. Window fitting 34 14. Full operating checks 34 14.1 check for ...

  • Page 7: 1. Safety

    1. Safety installer before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling: - the approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliances are as below: model heat engine fascia / fire front combined weight dream 12.3 13.1 25.4 masquerade 1...

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    2. Appliance data and efficiency. 2.1 general information. Under no circumstances is this fire to be converted to lpg. An lpg conversion kit does not exist for this gas fire. The appliance information label is located on a plate at the base of the fire. This can be seen by removing the lower front c...

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    2.2 efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in bs en 613 and the result is as below: model efficiency % (gross) 541 76 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 cer...

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    4. Appliance and recess dimensions this appliance must not be recessed into a combustible wall. Page 10 © gdc group ltd. 2014 installer guide figure 1. Appliance dimensions and clearances (fire dimensions are subject to manufacturing deviation). Fascia may differ from that shown. Key description mod...

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    Page 11 © gdc group ltd. 2014 figure 2. Recess and flue hole dimensions. Installer guide figure 1 (continued)..

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    5. General installation requirements 5.1 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...

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    5.3 fireguard requirements. A fireguard complying with bs 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm and pet animals. 5.4 room considerations. 5.4.1 this appliance has exposed battery and electric motor components. It is not recommended, therefore, that it be...

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    5.7 hearth / plinth requirements. For installations that are elevated and recessed. The dream/masquerade/excelsior models are fitted with a fire front casting set that is not secured to the fire. It will therefore be necessary for a hearth / plinth to be fitted. The recommended minimum depth of the ...

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    5.8 fireplace clearances. 5.8.1 the minimum height from the base of the fire to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is as follows:- • for a shelf up to 150mm deep minimum height = 780mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm 780mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150...

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    5.9 installation options. 5.9.1 the appliance can be installed into the following: a) a minimum 4.5 inch rebate surround or 5 inch spacer kit part no 0595121. Where either of these are mounted to a combustible wall make sure that there is no combustible material or combustible cladding in the area i...

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    *in addition, the terminal should not be nearer than 300mm to an opening in the building fabric formed for the purpose of accommodating a built-in element such as a window frame or door frame (see figure 6). ** the reference to external corners does not apply to building protrusions not exceeding 45...

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    6. Unpacking and preliminary checks 6.1 unpacking. 1 main fire assembly. 1 fascia (attached to fire). 1 ceramic fuel effect (packed in the fire). 1 nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe. 1 front casting and ash pan pack (decadent and dream models only). 1 flue unit. 1 wall fixing template. 2 fire retaining...

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    6.2 appliance disassembly. 6.2.1 fascia removal on the masquerade/excelsior and dream models (see figure 7). - remove the two screws securing the bottom of the fascia to the sides of the convection box. - raise the fascia to allow the retaining lugs at the top to clear the slots in the convection bo...

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    6.2.3 window and ceramic fuel effect removal (all models). - unscrew and remove the three spring loaded window fixing screws and bushes from the base of the window frame (see figure 9). Keep the screws and bushess in a safe place. - gently swing the base of the window frame forward while lifting the...

  • Page 21: 7. Gas Supply Connection

    6.3.2 check flame control motor. (see figure 11) - lift the plastic battery holder out of its metal support situated at the lower right corner. - fit the four 1.5v batteries and replace the battery holder. - place the fascia in front of the fire and connect the battery and motor leads. The motor lea...

  • Page 22: 8. Wall Preparation

    8. Wall preparation 8.1 select appliance position. The flue must be installed so that it is at right angles to the back panel of the fire all round the flue circumference. For timber framed buildings make sure that the flue opening will be between studs. When being recessed into a non-combustible wa...

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    - make the opening below the lintel by removing the masonry and clearing debris. If the cavity has loose fill (e.G. Granular) insulation material, pack the edges of the opening with rockwool as you proceed to hold back the insulating material. 8.2.2 preparing a wall cavity. - the wall cavity must no...

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    8.4 cutting the flue hole for brick, stone etc. Building. Cut the hole for the flue unit. Make sure that it is straight and level. Though a hammer and chisel can be used, using a core drill is by far the quickest and simplest method for normal brick work. - before cutting the hole in the wall make s...

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    203mm (8 inch) outside diameter. To minimise the effect of breaking through the vapour control layer (vcl), if possible, cut the hole approximately 10mm undersize so that the sleeve will be forced through the layer. A recommended technique for cutting the inner leaf is shown in figure 14. - fit the ...

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    8.6 prepare appliance fixing holes. 8.6.1 screwing case to wall. - recheck the position of the screw fixing holes relative to the flue hole. - drill the four fixing holes to a minimum depth of 42mm using a suitably sized masonry drill for the wall plugs supplied. - insert four plastic wall plugs. 8....

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    Page 27 © gdc group ltd. 2014 installer guide figure 17. Flue unit installation - timber framed building. Figure 16. Flue unit installation - brick etc. Building.

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    9.2 fitting to wall. - fit the flue 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 (air) tube just covers the slots in the appliance outer spigot (see figure 18). - secure the flue to the fire by drilling ...

  • Page 29: 10. Gas Connection

    9.3 fitting the terminal guard. - fold the terminal guard as shown in figure 19. - place the guard centrally over the flue terminal. - holding the guard in position and using it as a template, mark on the wall the positions of the four fixing holes. - remove the guard. Drill and plug the holes with ...

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    11. Ceramic coals installation this section is for models supplied with a ‘coal’ fuel effect only. For ‘pebble fuel effect’ see section 12 11.1 ceramic coal fuel effect installation for the decadent and dream models. The ceramic fuel effect may cause staining / discolouration to decorative surfaces....

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    3. Hold coal ‘b’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘b’ as shown in figure 22. 4. Hold coal ‘c’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘c’ as shown in figure 23. 5. Hold coal ‘d’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘d’ as shown in figure 24. ...

  • Page 32: 12. Window Fitting

    12. Window fitting fitting the window. - locate the channel at the top of the window over the top of the firebox opening. - refit the three spring loaded screws and bushes. The wide part of the bushes should be in contact with the widow frame. Tighten sufficiently to seal the firebox. - pull the bot...

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    - when the pilot has lit, keep the right hand control knob depressed for a few seconds to allow the pilot flame to stabilise then release it. If the pilot does not remain alight ensure that the air has been purged. - partially depress the right control knob and turn to the main burner position marke...

  • Page 34: 14. Fascia Fitting

    14. Fascia fitting if you have not done so already complete the information on the last pages of this guide. 14.1 fitting the dream/masquerade/excelsior fascia. - remove any protective film from the fascia. - locate the two lugs at the top of the fascia in the slots in the convection box hood. Swing...

  • Page 35: 15. Final Review

    15. Final review 1. Complete the information in the warranty and service section of the owner guide (see last pages of the owner guide). 2. Recheck the pilot ignition and operation of the fire through the range of settings. 3. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during insta...

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    16. Servicing & parts replacement always turn off the gas and allow the appliance to cool completely before commencing any servicing (the inlet ‘t’ connector on this appliance incorporates an isolating valve). Always test for gas soundness after refitting the appliance. This product uses a fuel effe...

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    16.2 to remove or clean the window unit. - remove the fascia (see section 17.1). - unscrew and remove the three spring-loaded window- fixing screws and bushes from the base of the window frame (see figure 48). - gently swing the base of the window frame forward while lifting the frame upward. The wi...

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    16.5 to remove the complete burner module. - remove the fascia (see section 17.1). - remove the window unit (see section 17.2). - lift out the ceramic fuel effect and rear wall (see section 17.3). - isolate the gas supply using the inlet ‘t’ connector on the appliance. - unscrew the nut from the top...

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    16.7 to remove the injector. - remove the complete burner module as in section 17.5 - support the injector elbow and unscrew the pipe nut from its base. - the burner bracket is secured to the front cover by four screws. Remove these screws. - the burner and its bracket can now be lifted clear of the...

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    16.9 to remove the gas valve. - remove the complete burner module as in section 16.5 - remove the electrode lead at the pilot. Do this by holding the lead as close to the electrode as possible. This will limit the possibility of damaging the lead connection. - unscrew the thermocouple at the rear of...

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    - secure the loom to the battery box bracket with the cable tie supplied with the new loom - check that there is sufficient free length of loom wire to allow the battery holder to be removed from & replaced in the battery box before securing the cable tie. - the motor lead connectors are two differe...

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    Page 42 © gdc group ltd. 2014 owner guide owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 55 to 59.

  • Page 43: Contents

    Contents heading page safety 48 gas consumption 49 appliance dimensions 50 operating your fire 50 to light the pilot. 51 to light the main burner. 51 to turn off the main burner only. 51 to turn off the main burner and pilot. 52 servicing and maintenance 52 battery replacement. 52 regular maintenanc...

  • Page 44: Safety

    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 national and local regulations in for...

  • Page 45: Gas Consumption

    Become hot. The area above the outlet at the top of the chic fascia gets hot. It is important that this area is not touched when the fire is on or cooling down. Do wait six minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the flames are extinguished for any reason. Your fire is fi...

  • Page 46: Appliance Dimensions

    Appliance dimensions page 46 © gdc group ltd. 2014 owner guide figure 2. Appliance dimensions and clearances (fire dimensions are subject to manufacturing deviation) fascia may differ from that shown key description model masquerade excelsior dream a appliance height (mm) 635 635 635 b appliance wid...

  • Page 47: Operating Your Fire

    Operating your fire the pilot is part of the flame supervision device, it may be left on without the main burner operating, however local weather conditions may lead to the pilot being extinguished - this is not a fault. It is advisable, that the pilot is turned off if the premises are to be left un...

  • Page 48: Cleaning Your Fire

    To light the main burner. - partially depress the right control knob and turn to the main burner position marked . - the main burner flames are controlled by using the rocker switch at the right side of the fire case. Operating the rocker switch automatically causes the knob at the left side of the ...

  • Page 49: Servicing And Maintenance

    Page 49 © gdc group ltd. 2014 owner guide servicing and 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. We recommend that ...

  • Page 50: Warranty And Service

    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 gdc service operative or a gas safe register operative. You must register your fire by calling our telephone registration line o...

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    © gdc group ltd. 2014 page 51 what you need to do if you experience a problem with the operation of the fire: - you should always contact your installer first, because the cause of the fault may not be related to the fire. - if your installer confirms that the fault is with the fire and they can’t r...

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    Page 52 © gdc group ltd. 2014 installer details (block capitals) installer name gas safe register or corgi registration number. Company name. Company address company telephone number company fax number to be completed by installer: owner guide figure 6..

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    Page 53 © gdc group ltd. 2014 owner guide brand (please tick) valor other........................ D d m m y y date of installation fascia code - can be found close to the information label (block capitals) model serial number (can be found on the information label - see figure 6) fascia name (block ...

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    Page 54 © gdc group ltd. 2014.