Valor Fires 762 Installer And Owner Manual

Manual is about: with Allure or Eminence fascia

Summary of 762

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    5121278/03 model 762 inset live fuel effect gas fire fitted with one of the following fascia. Allure or eminence . (g.C. Number 32-032-73) installer: please leave this guide with the owner installer and owner guide we trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be inst...

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    © 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 form or by any means, whether electronic...

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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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    Installer guide for owner guide see pages 40 to 59 installer guide © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 4.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents section page installer guide 4 - 40 owner guide 41 - 59 1. Safety 7 2. Accessories 8 3. Appliance data and efficiency and nox 8 3.1 general information. 8 3.2 efficiency. 9 3.3 nox 9 4. General installation requirements 10 4.1 regulations, standards and law. 10 4.2 ventilation requirements....

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    11. Convection box installation 25 11.1 method 1 - front fixing to fireplace surround. 25 11.2 method 2 - cable retention and floor fixing. 25 11.3 sealing floor front - all installations. 27 12. Burner and supply pipe installation 28 12.1 burner installation. 28 12.2 supply pipe installation. 28 12...

  • 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 lifting weight of this appliance (kg) is as below: model heat engine firefront ceramics combined weight allure 20.24 12.66 3.91 36.81 eminence 20.24 4.47 ...

  • Page 8: 2. Accessories

    2. Accessories accessory part number lpg conversion kit 0595271 3. Appliance data and efficiency and nox 3.1 general information. * when converted using kit 0595271. The appliance information label is located under the burner on the right hand side of the fire. This can be seen by removing the fasci...

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    3.2 efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in bs 7977 - 1 and the result is as below : model efficiency % (gross) 762 eminence 75.6 762 eminence when converted to lpg. 75.6 762 allure 67.6 762 allure when converted to lpg 67.6 the gross calorific value of the fue...

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    4. General installation requirements 4.1 regulations, standards and law. 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 the current edition of...

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    4.3 the atmosphere sensing device (asd). The appliance is fitted with an a.S.D (atmosphere sensing device). If the appliance closes down after a period of operation for no apparent reason, the consumer should be informed to stop using the appliance until the installation and appliance have been thor...

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    4.7.4 if the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed from the area covered by the fascia. The cladding must also not touch the fascia (see figure 1). We suggest that the actual fascia is used as a template to mark the area for combustible clad...

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    4.9 fireplace clearances. 4.9.1 the minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is detailed below: eminence model. • for a shelf up to 150mm deep: minimum height = 730mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm: 730mm + 12...

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    4.9.2 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 shown in figure 4. A 10mm access clearance from a non-combustible surface is necessary at th...

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    4.10 installation options. In the united kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: 4.10.1 conventional fireplace and hearth.- to a fireplace opening and hearth as shown in figure 5 and complying with bs1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material...

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    4.10.2. ‘hole-in-the-wall’ installations it is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 4.8. If a hearth is not fitted, the fire must be installed so that the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the finished floor level is at least 105mm. Where there is ...

  • Page 17: 5. Unpacking

    Accordance with bs 5440: part 1 annex a, the minimum equivalent height of the flue shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia. Flue pipe. 3. The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application. 4. Proprietary terminals must comply with bs 715 or bs 1289. Any terminal or termination must be positioned i...

  • Page 18: 6. Pack Contents

    6. Pack contents the items required for this appliance are packed in sections. The ceramic walls are fragile. They are packed inside the top fitment as you open the carton. Section 1 - fire unit contains: 1 burner and convection box unit. 1 flue restrictor 3 no.8 x 3/8” tapping screws (for flue rest...

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    Installer guide figure 9. Pack contents (items are not to scale) © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 19.

  • Page 20: 7. Fireplace Check

    7. Fireplace check 7.1 fireplace check. 7.1.1 fireplace size. The fireplace must comply with the requirements described in section 4.10. This will probably entail removing the fireback and infill material behind the fireback. The debris catchment area shown in figure 6 must be kept clear of obstruct...

  • Page 21: 8. Ignition Check

    Otherwise impractical. N.B. It is unwise to attempt to drill into marble without the proper tools and equipment. If method 1 is chosen, make sure that the front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre plugs and wood screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. If method 2 is chosen...

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    Battery holder. Replace the cover and receiver box. It is important that the wires from the receiver box do not touch the underside of the burner tray. 8.3 setting the handset and receiver relationship. The receiver will have to be set to learn the handset / remote code. Do this as below: place the ...

  • Page 23: 9. Gas Supply Connection

    9. Gas supply connection the fire is designed for a rear concealed connection only. A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the ‘t’ connector at the bottom front of the appliance. The ‘t’ connector can be rotated to allow connection and includes a valve for isolating the gas...

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    Installations. These should extend backwards to ensure sufficient clearance from the back of the fireplace. Position the fireback spacer as shown in figure 14. Secure the fireback spacers using four no.8 x 3/8” tapping screws supplied with the fire. 5. Allure models only - the flue restrictor suppli...

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    11. Convection box installation 11.1 method 1 - front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre plugs and wood screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2. Place the convection box centrally in the fireplace in th...

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    3. Insert a fibre plug into each hole. Use the fibre plugs 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. 4. Place the convection box fully back into the fireplace opening so that it ...

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    12. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the back panel. The end of the cable adjuster will pass into the hole. Tighten the screws in the retainers so that they clamp the cables in position. Apply tension to the cables by turning the hexagonal adjusters by hand (see figure ...

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    12. Burner and supply pipe installation 12.1 burner installation. 1. Remove the ‘aeration checking’ reminder label from the top of the burner. 2. Refit the burner unit to the convection box with the six screws removed previously. 12.2 supply pipe installation. 1. A nut and olive is provided for an 8...

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    12.3.2 adjusting flame height. When the burner is operating press the (large flame) button to increase the flame height and press the (small flame) to decrease the flame height. For fine adjustment press the / button for approximately two seconds until an acoustic signal is given, then release the b...

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    13.1 fitting the rear ceramic wall. Locate the rear ceramic wall against the rear wall of the convector box. Please note that when using the patterned side the brick effect is best positioned with the square brick pieces in the upper corners (see figure 25). 13.2 fitting the side ceramic walls. Offe...

  • Page 31: 14. Fitting The Glass Panel

    13.4 fitting the port cover. The port cover supplied with the fire needs to be fitted to the inner top of the convection box. Locate the port cover, being careful not to scratch the ceramic side walls, and secure with three no. 8 x 3/8” screws supplied (see figure 28). 13.5 fitting the ceramic fuel ...

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    15.2 check for spillage. The spillage check must be conducted before fitting the fascia. 1. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance. 2. Light the appliance and set the control to its highest heat position. 3. Leave the appliance on for five minutes. 4. At the top of the heat...

  • Page 33: 16. Fascia Installation

    16. Fascia installation place the top rear of the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the fascia are directly above the two retaining brackets on the convection box. Keeping the lower part of the fascia clear of the fire body, lower the fascia m...

  • Page 34: 17. Final Review

    17. Final review 1. Complete the information in the warranty and service section of the owner guide (see last pages of the owner guide). 2. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. 3. Advise the customer how to operate the appliance. Point out that lighting i...

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    18. Servicing & parts replacement always turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing and allow the fire to cool completely (the appliance inlet ‘t’ connector incorporates an isolating valve). It is recommended that, at least once a year, the appliance is disconnected and the fireplace op...

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    18.1 checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set. It is important to ensure that the aeration setting is correct (see figure 31). 2. If the setting is not as shown in figure 31 adjust the aeration setting. To do this loosen the two aeration shutter screws, sli...

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    18.5 to remove the ceramic side walls. 1. Complete section 18.4. 2. Support the upper port cover, then unscrew and remove the three securing screws (see figure 28). Gently remove the port cover ensuring that the side ceramic side walls are not scratched. 3. Gently lower the top of the ceramic side w...

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    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. 18.8 to remove the gas valve. (see figure 35). 1. Remove the burner assembly (see section 18.6). 2. If turning the burner upside down, ensure th...

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    18.9 to remove the receiver box. 1. Slide the receiver box out of its support bracket. 2. Remove the electrode ‘spark’ lead. 3. Remove the wiring block from the side of the receiver box. 4. Unscrew and remove the yellow coded switch wire and red coded thermocouple wire. 5. Refit in reverse order. Pl...

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    18.11 to replace the burner. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 18.6). 2. Unscrew and remove the burner clamping plate from the upper right hand side of the burner. Remove all three screws for ease (see figure 39). 3. Unscrew and remove the injector cover plate from underneath the burner (see fi...

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    Owner guide © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 41 owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 54 to 59.

  • Page 42: List of Contents

    List of contents section page safety 43 gas consumption 45 appliance dimensions 46 operating your fire 47 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 47 operating the fire with the remote control handset. 47 lighting the fire. 47 adjusting the flame height. 48 adjusting to the pilot o...

  • Page 43: 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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    Eminence model. • for a shelf up to 150mm deep: minimum height = 730mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm: 730mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm (see figure 1). Allure model. • for a shelf up to 150mm deep: minimum height = 750mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm: 750mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm...

  • Page 45: Gas Consumption

    Don’t hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire. Don’t add any ceramic fuel effect pieces to the burner. This could cause incomplete combustion and safety hazard. Don’t put paper or any other material on the fire. Don’t place any combustible material (rugs, carpet, plastic tiles, etc....

  • Page 46: Appliance Dimensions

    Appliance dimensions owner guide figure 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (the fascia may differ from that shown and dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances) key description model eminence allure a height (mm) 643 721 b width (mm) 819 895 c depth into room (mm) 64 55 d minimum mandat...

  • Page 47: 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 which 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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    Adjusting the flame height. When the burner is operating press the (large flame) button to increase the flame height and press the (small flame) to decrease the flame height. For fine adjustment press the / button for approximately two seconds until an acoustic signal is given, then release the butt...

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    Operating the fire without the remote control handset. Lighting the burner in the event of battery failure. 1. To gain access to the gas valve it will be necessary to remove the fascia. The bottom of the fascia is held in place with magnets. Hold the lower outside edges of the fascia and gently pull...

  • Page 50: Cleaning Your Fire

    Note if the pilot does not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob (main valve knob) to ‘off’ and proceed to step 10. 8. Turn the ‘manual’ knob to the on, full counterclockwise position. The main burner will now light on the max flame setting. 9. Turn main valve knob to the full ‘on'...

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    Allure fascia - before removing the fascia please read the following guide to manual handling. This fascia is heavy. We therefore recommend that you use assistance if required. When lifting always keep your back straight. Bend your legs and not your back. Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to...

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    Ceramic fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls. To gain access to the ceramic components the window assembly must be removed as in the previous section. This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner compartment walls and ceramic gravel containing refractory ceramic fibres (rcf), which are ma...

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Remove any particles from the slots with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment. Do not poke wire, etc. Into the slots in the burner. Maintenance battery replacement. Please note: in order to ensure maximum battery life and optimal performance, we recommend that only 'long life' alkali...

  • Page 54: Warranty And Service

    Regular maintenance. In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency, it is essential that the opening at the back of the fire and the flue are kept clear of any form of obstruction. It is possible that deposits of mortar or soot could fall and accumulate c...

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    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 repair it, our friendly customer se...

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    Page 58 the following pages are to be completed by the 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 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009..

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    D d m m y y brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other........................ Date of installation model 7 6 2 serial number (can be found on information label - see figure 13) fascia name (block capitals) fascia code - can be found on information label (block capitals) figure 13. Information ...

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