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Valor Fires 348 Brava Installation And Owner's Manual

Summary of 348 Brava

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    5134763/01 model 348 brava radiant / convector gas fire incorporating the valor fires control (g.C. No. 32-032-90) installer: please leave this guide with the owner installation and owner guide we trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed and maintained ...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 2 baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. 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 f...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. 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 und...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 4 installer guide for owner guide see pages 34 to 47 installer guide.

  • Page 5: Contents

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 5 contents section heading page installer guide 4 - 33 owner guide 34 - 47 1. Safety 7 2. List of accessories 7 3. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 8 3.1 appliance data. 8 3.2 efficiency. 8 3.3 nox 9 4. General installation requirements 9 4.1 regulations, sta...

  • Page 6: Contents (Continued)

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 6 7. Control & pressure checks 24 7.1 check control settings. 24 7.2 flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. 25 7.3 check reference pressure. 25 8. Fascia fitting 26 8.1 to fit the fascia. 26 8.2 to fit the closure plate baffle. 26 9. Spillage check 2...

  • Page 7: 1.  Safety

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 7 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 of this appliance is 20.6kg (including ceramic plaques) . One person should be suffici...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 8 3. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 3.1 appliance data. 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. 3.2 efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been m...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 9 3.3 nox the natural gas 'weighted' nox result is 295.4 mg/kwh which equates to a nox class 2 when tested in accordance with clause 6.5.5. Of bs 7977-1. 4. General installation requirements 4.1 regulations, standards and law. The installation must be in accord...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 10 ireland) issued by the department of the environment for northern ireland. In the republic of ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent person and installed in accordance with: a) the current edition of is 813 “domestic gas installations”. ...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 11 4.6 fireplace preparation. 4.6.1 the appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “o” 150°c surround. 4.6.2 if the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. 4.6.3 the front of the fireplace should...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 12 4.7 fireplace clearances. 4.7.1 the minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to a corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the appliance is 100mm at either side (se...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 13 4.8 the flue spigot. 4.8.1 the flue spigot and any spigot extension must be capable of passing through the closure plate by at least 38mm with a minimum clearance of 50mm between its open end and the nearest obstruction. There must also be a minimum clearanc...

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    4.9. The hearth. The appliance must be mounted on a non-combustible hearth except when the conditions in section 4.10.3 are met (n.B. Conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The hearth must be at least 680mm wide x 300mm deep. The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick. ...

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    The fireplace opening must be within the following dimensions: (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 visibl...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 16 wall mounting to a pre cast flue. Important: if the base of the opening is above the finished floor level it must be a maximum 350mm from the finished floor level. This will ensure that the air relief hole in the closure plate is not covered or reduced. 4.10...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 17 terminal, shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height. When calculated in accordance with bs 5440: part 1 annex b, the minimum equivalent height of the flue shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia. Flue pipe.  the flue must be clear of any obstruction and its ba...

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    5.2 appliance preparation. 1. Stand the fire upright. 2. Remove the two transit screws from near the top of the back panel wings (see figure 5). 3. Remove the two knurled fascia retaining screws located at the rear of the fascia near the bottom. 4. Gently pull the base of the fascia forward, then li...

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    5.4 ignition. Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic spark ignition system operates satisfactorily. To initiate the spark, slide the control knob down as far as it will go and retain in this position. Sparks should be generated between the electrode and thermocouple t...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 20 5.6.1fitting the closure plate when hearth mounting. (see figure 9). 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 t...

  • Page 21: 6.  Appliance Installation

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 21 spigot opening must be at least the minimum dimension shown in figure 10. 5.6.3 check the flue pull with closure plate fitted by applying a lighted match or smoke match to the flue spigot opening in the closure plate and observe the smoke. If there is a defi...

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    6.3 gas supply connection. 8mm rigid tubing must be used to connect the gas supply to the appliance. An olive and nut are provided for connection to the “t” connector on the appliance. The connector can be rotated to allow connection from either side or the rear. The connector includes a valve for i...

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    6.5 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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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 24 7. Control & pressure checks please note: when operating the fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which could set off smoke alarms in the vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless and will disap...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 25 7.2 flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. This pilot unit includes a system that will automatically shut off the gas supply if the pilot flame goes out or if there is insufficient oxygen due to spillage or poor ventilation. Check that the system ...

  • Page 26: 8.  Fascia Fitting

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 26 8. Fascia fitting before continuing with the installation of this appliance it is important that the information contained on the back pages of the owner guide is completed. 8.1 to fit the closure plate baffle. The closure plate baffle is supplied with the f...

  • Page 27: 9.  Spillage Check

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 27 9. Spillage check 1. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the fire. 2. Light the appliance and set the control knob to the high (h) setting. 3. Leave the appliance on for five minutes. 4. Place a smoke match tube (with lighted match) horizontal...

  • Page 28: 10.  Final Review

    10. Final review  complete the information in the warranty and service section of the owner guide (see last pages of the owner guide).  make sure that the dress guard is securely in position.  recheck the operation of the fire at all control positions.  visually inspect the appliance. Clean off ...

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    11. Servicing & parts replacement  always turn off the gas supply and allow the appliance 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 cat...

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    11.3 to remove the electronic igniter unit. 1. Remove the fascia as in section 11.2. 2. Remove the battery from the igniter unit. 3. Note the location of the leads to the igniter unit then disconnect them ensuring that it is the tags that are held and not the leads. Pulling on the leads may cause da...

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    7. Carefully slide the burner module to the right to free it from the right side of the radiant box (see figure 18). 11.7 to remove the complete burner module, pipes and pilot. 1. Remove the fascia as in section 11.2. 2. Isolate the gas supply. 3. Remove the battery from the electronic ignition unit...

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    Prevent possible damage to the microswitch. 4. Remove the hexagonal bolt securing the control pivot bracket to the controller at the rear. 5. Remove the control pivot bracket. 6. Detach the lower injector pipe at the top of the gas flow rate controller. Support the controller while detaching to prev...

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    11.11 to grease the gas flow rate controller. 1. Remove the fascia as in section 11.2. 2. Disconnect the slider control by removing the knurled screw from the connector arm. 3. Remove the nut and washer securing the control pivot bracket to the controller at the front. Support the pivot bracket whil...

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    Page 34 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Owner guide owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 43 to 47.

  • Page 35: List of Contents

    List of contents section page safety 36 appliance dimensions 38 operating your fire 38 gas consumption 37 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 38 settings. 39 to turn the fire off. 40 lighting with a match or taper. 40 cleaning your fire 40 replacing the radiants 41 maintenance...

  • Page 36: Safety

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 36 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...

  • Page 37: Gas Consumption

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 37 do get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire. Soft wall coverings (e.G. Embossed vinyl, etc.) which have a raised pattern are easily affected by heat. They may, therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating applia...

  • Page 38: Appliance Dimensions

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 38 appliance dimensions 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 ...

  • Page 39

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 39 1. Slide the control button to the ignition / low ( l) position. In this position, the electronic ignition system should cause a series of sparks that should light the pilot. The pilot flame can be seen through a hole immediately in front of the centre radia...

  • Page 40: Cleaning Your Fire

    Lighting with a match or taper. (see figure 3). In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition spark, the pilot can be lit by a taper or long spill. Slide the control knob to the ignition / low position ( l). While keeping the knob depressed, light the pilot by inserting a long match or taper into...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Radiants

    Replacing the radiants always use the correct type of replacement radiant. Ask for valor fires part number 5132071 (single radiant). Turn the fire off and allow it to cool before attempting to remove the radiants. (see figure 4). To remove the dress guard, gently pull the centre of the dress guard w...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Maintenance battery replacement. 1. The electronic ignition unit is located at the base of the fire on the right hand side (see figure 5). 2. To access the electronic ignition unit battery the fascia will have to be removed. The fascia securing screws are located at the bottom rear of the fascia. Re...

  • Page 43: 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 heateam service engineer or a gas safe register engineer. Outside of the united kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. 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 7 on page 47).* 2. Date of installation.* 3. Your installer ...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 45 owner guide.

  • Page 46

    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 46 to be completed by installer: installer details (block capitals) installer name gas safe register or corgi registration number. Company name. Company address company telephone number company fax number owner guide.

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    Page 47 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Figure 7. 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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