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Valor Fires 347 Installation And Owner's Manual - 1.  Safety

Manual is about: radiant/convector

Summary of 347

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2008. 5112107/04 model 347 radiant / convector gas fire fitted with one of the following fascia. Brava 4 oxysafe, charm 4 oxysafe or esquire 4 oxysafe (gc no. 32-032-62) installer: please leave this guide with the owner installation and owner guide we trust that this guid...

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    Baxi heating u.K. Limited 2008. 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, ...

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    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 accept...

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    Page 4 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2008. Installer guide installer guide for owner guide see pages 29 to 43.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents section heading page installer guide 4 - 28 owner guide 29 - 43 1 safety 6 2 list of accessories 6 3 appliance data 7 4 general installation requirements 8 5 pre-installation preparation 15 5.1 unpacking. 15 5.2 fireplace flue pull. 15 5.3 appliance preparation. 16 5.4 fitting the battery t...

  • Page 6: 1.  Safety

    1. Safety installer before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling. The lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: model heat engine fascia brava 10.15 7.39 charm 10.15 7.39 esquire 10.15 5.64 one person should be suff...

  • Page 7: 3.  Appliance Data

    3. Appliance data *when converted using kit 05347f1. The appliance information label is on the inner face of the back panel at the lower left hand side. It is visible when the fascia is removed. This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products. Th...

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    The conversion of net efficiency to gross was achieved by multiplying the net efficiency by the following conversion factor from table e3 of sap 2005, rounding down to the nearest whole number. 4. General installation requirements 4.1 the installation must be in accordance with these instructions. F...

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    4.2 if the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney that was previously used for solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should be inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages. 4.3 any chimney dampers or restrictors should be removed. If removal is n...

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    4.7 the appliance must not be installed in any room, which contains a bath, or shower or where steam is regularly present. 4.8 an extractor fan may only be used in the same room as this appliance, or in any area from which ventilation for the appliance is taken, if it does not affect the safe perfor...

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    4.11 in the united kingdom, as supplied, this appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 4.11.1 the appliance must be mounted on a non-combustible hearth except when the conditions in section 4.11.4 are met (n.B. Conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The hear...

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    (a) the total height of the closure plate is 660mm and will accommodate a maximum opening height of 650mm (this allows a 10mm overhang). Heights above 580mm (inclusive of sealing tape) will leave the sealing tape and closure plate visible above the appliance. A baffle is supplied with the fire which...

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    4.11.5 metal flue box. The appliance can be installed to a metal flue box conforming to bs715 (for gas fires to bs5258: part 5) having a minimum internal depth of 165mm. Incombustible mineral wool insulation of not less than 50mm thickness must be applied to the top surface of the metal flue box. Th...

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    In addition the fire has been tested for use with a ‘rite vent’ or ‘selkirk’ flue gas collector box. The opening dimensions may differ from those shown above. It is important that each installation passes a properly conducted spillage test as in section 9. 4.12 the following flues are suitable: 225m...

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    The closure plate plus 20mm and for a width equal to that of the closure plate plus 40mm. 4.16 if the fire is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed from the area shown in figure 3. 4.17 the space between the fireplace front face and the back of the fasci...

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    Observe, where possible, upstairs rooms and loft spaces for signs of escaping smoke indicating a defective flue. If there is not a definite flow warm the flue for a few minutes and repeat the smoke pellet test. If there is still no definite flow the flue may need remedial work – do not fit the appli...

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    5.5.2 electronic ignition. Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic spark ignition system operates satisfactorily. To initiate the spark, temporarily fit the control knob to the spindle. Apply pressure to the top of the control knob spindle. Sparks should be generated b...

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    5.6.1 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 satisfactory sealing. Make sur...

  • Page 19: 6.  Appliance Installation

    6. Appliance installation 6.1 using the extension brackets. Supplied with the fire are four extension brackets and four fixing screws. The extension brackets are for use where the wall fixing holes in the gas fire are located adjacent to areas that are not substantial enough to enable an adequate fi...

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    6.3 wall mounting. The fixing hole positions in relation to the flue spigot opening are shown in figure 11. These hole positions are for the upper fixing brackets shown in figure 12 and the lower fixing holes in the back panel. Mark these positions on the wall. The positions can alternatively be mar...

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    6.6 flue restrictor adjustment. (see figure 13). 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 be reset to a fully restricted position if the flue draught is...

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    7. Control & pressure checks 7.1 check control settings. 7.1.1 if closed , open the isolating valve at the inlet ‘t’ connector. 7.1.2 to check the control positions temporarily place the fascia loosely over the engine. Fit the control knob over the gas tap spindle. 7.1.3 manual ignition: depress the...

  • Page 23: 8.  Fascia Fitting

    Time limit do not allow the appliance to be used until the fault has been corrected. This monitoring system must not be adjusted, bypassed or put out of operation. This monitoring system, or any of its parts, must only be exchanged using baxi authorised parts. 7.3 check reference pressure. The appli...

  • Page 24: 9.  Spillage Check

    Maximum 630mm. 8.2.1 at the rear top corners of the fascia there are two screws, one at each side. 8.2.2 loosen the screws but do not remove them. 8.2.3 locate the baffle onto the screws as in figure 15. The baffle is angled and should lean towards the rear of the fire. 8.2.4 tighten the screws to s...

  • Page 25: 10.  Final Review

    Recheck for spillage as above. If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the appliance or a connecting room, check that spillage does not occur with the fan operating and all doors and other openings between the fan and the appliance open. If the test is satisfactory continue with the ins...

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    11. Servicing & parts replacement always turn off the gas supply and allow to cool completely 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 the catchment space behin...

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    Pipe from the pilot unit. 11.3.7. Replace in the reverse order. Note: 1 the pilot unit must be replaced as a whole assembly. Its individual components are not separately replaceable. 2. Once removed, ensure that the dust cage is cleaned before refitting. Make sure that it locates squarely onto the p...

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    The radiant box (see figure 17). 11.6.6. Remove the pipes, gas tap or injectors as required. 11.6.7. Replace in the reverse order. Take care when replacing the injectors. The injectors have ceramic tips at each end. It is important not to allow jointing compound to get on either end of the injectors...

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    Page 29 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2008. Owner guide owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 38 to 43.

  • Page 30: List of Contents

    List of contents section page safety 31 appliance dimensions 33 operating your fire 34 gas consumption 33 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 34 to light the fire (manual ignition). 34 to light the fire (electronic ignition). 35 cleaning your fire 36 replacing the radiants 36 ...

  • Page 31: 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...

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    Applicable standards, it is a heating appliance and certain parts of its surface will become hot). Note: the guard supplied with the fire acts as a fireguard conforming to bs1945:1971 and satisfies the heating appliance (fireguard) (safety) regulations 1991. Do wait three minutes before attempting t...

  • Page 33: Appliance Dimensions

    Appliance dimensions gas consumption has a maximum natural gas input of 5.6kw (gross) has a maximum natural gas output of 4.0kw has a minimum natural gas input of 1.57kw (gross) has a minimum natural gas output of 1.0kw has a maximum lpg input of 5.3kw (gross) has a maximum lpg output of 3.76kw has ...

  • Page 34: Operating Your Fire

    Operating your fire the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device that will shut down the appliance in the event of abnormal flue conditions. This device is not a substitute for an independently mounted carbon ...

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    To light the fire (electronic ignition). The control is shown in figure 2. Depress the control knob slightly and turn anticlockwise towards the 1/ign position. Do not apply too much pressure as this will cause resistance to be felt. Depress the control knob. Sparks should be generated at the pilot. ...

  • Page 36: Cleaning Your Fire

    Lighting with a match or taper. Manual ignition: depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise towards the 1/ign position. Electronic ignition: depress the control knob slightly and turn anticlockwise towards the 1/ign position. While keeping the knob depressed, light the pilot by inserting a long...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Is important that the front face of the radiant should rest against the front of the retaining channel. Replace the dress guard. To do this locate one side of the dress guard into the two side fixing holes. Spring the dress guard slightly and locate into the opposite fixing holes. Take care not to s...

  • Page 38: Warranty And Service

    Installer). We recommend that all gas appliances and their flues, wherever situated, are checked annually. 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 heateam service engin...

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    When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- 1. Fire serial number and fascia code (the serial number can be found on the serial number label - see figure 5 on page 39). 2. Date of installation. 3. Your installer name and address details. 4. Fire ma...

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    Page 42 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2008. To be completed by installer: installer details (block capitals) installer name corgi registration number. Company name. Company address company telephone number company fax number owner guide.

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    Page 43 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2008. Figure 6. Serial number label location. Brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other........................ D d m m y y date of installation fascia name (block capitals) fascia code - can be found close to the information label (block capitals) model 3 4...

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