Valor Black Beauty Radiant Installer's Manual

Manual is about: Valor Black Beauty Radiant Gas Fire Model 340

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    600b718/08 installer guide this appliance is for use with natural gas (g20) this appliance is for use in the united kingdom (gb) and the republic of ireland (ie) only. We trust that this installer guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be installed and maintained satisfactorily. H...

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    Installer’s guide page 2 contents 1 safety ......................................................................................................................3 2 list of accessories.........................................................................................3 3 appliance data ...........

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    Installer’s guide page 3 1 s a f e t y 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 is 15.74 kg. One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this wei...

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    Installer’s guide page 4 3 a p p l i a n c e d a t a this appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products. The appliance data label is on the inner face of the back panel at the lower left-hand side. It is visible when the outer case is removed. Gas n...

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    Installer’s guide page 5 4 g e n e r a l i n s t a l l a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s 4.1 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 th...

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    Installer’s guide page 6 figure 1. Dimensions & clearances 4.5 note that soft wall coverings (e.G. Embossed vinyl, etc.) are easily affected by heat. They may scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing. 4.6 the minimum side clearances to ...

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    Installer’s guide page 7 graph 1 shelf clearances 4.8 allow a minimum clearance of 95mm from the top surface of the appliance case to the underside of any shelf whether it is made from combustible or non-combustible materials. This clearance is necessary to allow the case to be lifted off for servic...

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    Installer’s guide page 8 ★ though the total height of the closure plate will accommodate a maximum opening height of 650mm, heights above 610mm will leave the closure plate and sealing tape visible above the appliance. The appliance must be mounted on a non-combustible hearth (n.B. Conglomerate marb...

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    Installer’s guide page 9 1 though the total height of the closure plate will accommodate a maximum opening height of 650mm, heights above 610mm will leave the closure plate and sealing tape visible above the appliance. 2 any opening visible below the appliance may be closed in. 4.9.4 metal flue box ...

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    Installer’s guide page 10 figure 3 area to be free of combustible cladding figure 2 fireplace catchment space products of combustion can be safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere. Where the appliance is connected to an unlined brick chimney it is generally unnecessary for the chimney pot to be...

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    Installer’s guide page 11 figure 4. Transit screws 5 p r e - i n s t a l l a t i o n p r e p a r a t i o n 5.1 unpacking this appliance is supplied completely assembled except for: - • 3 radiants which are in a cardboard pack inside the firebox. • the closure plate • literature pack • an olive & oli...

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    Installer’s guide page 12 figure 6. Closure plate figure 5. Pilot spark gap knob to the spindle. Depress the knob and while keeping it depressed, turn to the 1/ign position. A spark should track from the electrode pin to the thermocouple tip. If there is no spark or incorrect tracking, check the spa...

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    Installer’s guide page 13 5.4.1 hearth mounting see figure 7. 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 satisf...

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    Installer’s guide page 14 6 a p p l i a n c e i n s t a l l a t i o n 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. The spigot must enter the closure plate...

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    Installer’s guide page 15 figure 10. Flue restrictor adjustment 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 b...

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    Installer’s guide page 16 orifice is clear and that the thermocouple connections are sound. Replace the pilot unit if necessary (see servicing section of this manual). 7.1.5 check all the control settings. These are: - knob position radiants condition 2 centre radiant on low. Outer radiants off. 3 c...

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    Installer’s guide page 17 figure 11 case top location figure 12. Spillage check 8 o u t e r c a s e f i t t i n g • remove the control knob from the spindle. • refit the outer case. The outer case top rear strip should locate in front of, but touching, the side extensions of the engine back panel. S...

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    Installer’s guide page 18 6. If the above test is satisfactory, open all internal connecting doors, hatches, etc. In the room. Keep all doors and windows that open to the outside of the building closed. Recheck for spillage as above. If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the appliance...

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    Installer’s guide page 19 1 1 s e r v i c i n g & p a r t s r e p l a c e m e n t • always turn off the gas supply 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 th...

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    Installer’s guide page 20 figure 13 burner module removal 11.3.7. Replace in the reverse order. Note: 1 the pilot unit is an atmosphere sensing device. It must be replaced as a whole assembly. Its individual components are not separately replaceable. 2. Once removed, ensure that the dust cage is cle...

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    Installer’s guide page 21 11.6 to grease the gas tap 11.6.1. Remove the burner module as section 11.5. 11.6.2. Remove the circlip holding the piezo generator to the tap. 11.6.3. Remove the two screws from the head of the tap. 11.6.4. Remove the spindle and spring from the tap. 11.6.5. Note the posit...