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Valor BR Installer's Manual

Summary of BR

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    600b206/02 model br417 ( g . C . 3 2 - 0 3 2 - 0 7 ) i n s e t l i v e f u e l e f f e c t g a s f i r e with u l t i m a t e or superflame front i n s t a l l e r g u i d e please keep in a safe place for future reference.

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    2 this installer guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be installed and maintained. If further information is required, our valor adviceline will be pleased to help. Please telephone 0345 626341 (local call rates apply) as supplied, this appliance is for use with natural gas (g20...

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    3 contents page appliance data 3 general installation requirements 3 pack contents 6 preliminary checks 7 • ignition spark check 7 • fireplace check 7 • flue pull check 7 gas supply connection 7 preparing appliance for installation 8 convection box installation 9 • front fixing 9 • cable retention 9...

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    4 1. Appliance data this product uses fuel effect pieces. It makes sense to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum. This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products. The appliance data label ...

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    5 2.2.3 to a fireplace that has a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to bs1289. The appliance is suitable for installations conforming to older versions of bs1289 as well as the current edition. The flue blocks must have a minimum width not less than 63mm and a cross-sectional are...

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    6 fig 2 pack contents 2.17 propane gas appliances must not be installed in a room, which is built entirely below ground level (see bs 5871 part 2). . 3. Unpacking the pack contains: 1 burner & convection box unit 1 front surround unit 1 nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe 1 ceramic back wall 1 pair of ce...

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    7 4. Preliminary checks 4.1 check ignition spark before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the piezo electric spark ignition system operates satisfactorily. To initiate the spark, depress the control knob and while keeping it depressed, turn anticlockwise through approximately 60° to t...

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    8 5.1.4 install the supply pipe to run through the thick line marked “supply pipe entry” and up to the inlet elbow position. Note that the centre of the appliance inlet elbow is 18mm above the fireplace floor. The inlet elbow should be removed from the appliance and fitted to the supply pipe at this...

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    9 6.4 for concealed connection only pierce a hole in the seal at the back of the convection box (see figure 7). The seal must envelop the pipe. If the hole is larger than the pipe, seal it with tape. Do not pierce the seal unless the supply pipe is to pass through it. 6.5 the flue restrictor this ap...

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    11 7. 2.2 insert a fibre plug into each hole. Use the rawlplugs supplied with this appliance - never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre plugs supplied. Screw the eyebolts into the plugs. Make sure that the bolts are secure. 7. 2.3 place the convection box unit close to the fireplace but allow su...

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    12 7.3 seal the floor front (all installations) using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the bottom of the convection box to the fireplace and hearth floor. Run the tape over the burner fixing bracket. (see figure 15). 8. Burner, front surround & supply pipe installation 8.1 refit the burner unit...

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    13 9. Ceramic coals & walls installation 9.1 with its feather edge at the top, place the ceramic rear wall into the channel at the back of the fire box. Push the wall flat against the rear of the fire box. (see figure 17). 9.2 place the two halves of the front base coal in the burner compartment so ...

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    14 10. Full operating checks 10.1 recheck control settings now that all the ceramic fuel effects are in position, the control operation must be fully rechecked. 10.1.1 make sure that the isolating valve at the inlet elbow is open. 10.1.2 depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise partially towa...

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    15 11. Final review 11.1 all models except black & chrome front casting: fit the fire front casting to the front surround. Locate the two screw heads at the rear top corners of the casting through the keyhole slots at the inner sides of the surround. If the screw heads do not project enough or proje...

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    16 12. Servicing & parts replacement • always turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing (the inlet elbow for this appliance incorporates an isolating valve). • check that the appliance is clean and that soot or debris is not blocking the gaps between the coals causing an imperfect flam...

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    17 12.3 to remove the complete burner unit (see figure 27) 12.3.1 remove the 5 loose coals, ceramic side walls, front base coal, rear base coal and ceramic back wall. 12.3.2 remove the front surround unit - see section 12.2. 12.3.3 support the inlet isolating elbow to avoid straining the pipework an...

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    18 12.6 to remove the piezo generator 12.6.1 remove the gas tap as section 12.5. 12.6.2 make sure that the tap is in the off position. 12.6.3 remove the circlip holding the piezo unit to the tap. Remove the piezo unit. 12.6.4 replace in the reverse order. 12.7 to grease the control tap/f.S.D. 12.7.1...

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    19 key description no. Off part no. A injector bray cat 18 size 360 for natural gas appliances 1 541609 injector bray cat 18 size 170 for propane appliances 571709 b gas tap & spark generator 1 569429 c spark generator 1 521069 d control knob 1 545979 e pilot unit for natural gas appliances 1 540979...

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    20 safety first . Valor fires are ce approved and designed to meet the appropriate british standards and safety marks. Quality and excellence. At the heart of every valor fire. All valor fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufactured under a bs en iso ...