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Valor Fires 870 hydroflame Dream Installer And Owner Manual - Contents.

Summary of 870 hydroflame Dream

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. 5135617/04 model 870 ® dream important: please keep your guide in a safe place for future reference. Installer and owner guide this guide is intended to help you install and care for your valor fires hydroflame® dream. Please read carefully before installing and usi...

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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 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Installer guide for owner guide see pages 18 to 27 installer guide.

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    Contents section heading page installer guide 3 - 17 owner guide 18 - 27 1. Handling and unpacking 5 2. Safety 6 3. Optional kits 7 4. Fitting the heater 8 pipes and temperature settings. 8 location. 8 repairs 9 contents 10 fitting the flexible hoses. 11 securing the heater. 12 method a - securing w...

  • Page 5: Important Instructions.

    1. Handling and unpacking before continuing any further with the installation of this heater please read the following: important instructions. A carry handle is fitted to the top of the heater. We recommend that this is used when moving the heater. The approximate lifting weights (kg) of the heater...

  • Page 6: Important Electrical Safety

    2. Safety this appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety...

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    Important! This heater must be earthed. The wires in the cable are coloured in accordance with the following code:- live = brown neutral = blue earth = green /yellow the electric supply must be safely routed from the heater to a 5a fused spur. If the electric cable is damaged, to avoid a hazard it m...

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    4. Fitting the heater important: before continuing with the installation of this heater please ensure that you have completed the information on the last pages of the owner guide. General notes to read before fitting your heater. Pipes and temperature settings. Hydroflame ® dream is designed for use...

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    Hydroflame ® dream is designed for installation into a fireplace opening or surround, try the heater in the opening to ensure that it will fit. Where and how can you fit the heater? Q can the heater be installed into a ‘hole in the wall’ (elevated opening)? A we do not recommend the heater for this ...

  • Page 10: Contents.

    Contents. The contents have been identified in figure 1 (the fascia is not shown below). Page 10 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Installer guide contents quantity (illustrations are not to scale) heater 1 tension wire 1 eye screw 1 wood screw 4 wall plug 5 m4 x 25mm screw 2 washer 2 flexible insta...

  • Page 11: Fitting The Flexible Hoses.

    Fitting the flexible hoses. Note: in certain installations the movement of the heater is restricted once connected to the system pipe work. We therefore recommend that before fitting the flexible hoses a securing method is chosen, the appropriate section is read and any necessary work conducted befo...

  • Page 12: Securing The Heater.

    Securing the heater. The heater must be secured into position to prevent it from being tipped over. The following securing options are available: method a - securing the heater with screws. Method b - securing the heater with wire. Method c - securing the heater using the optional spacer frame and s...

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    Although this section deals with fireplace openings without a spacer, this method of securing the heater can also be used with the optional spacer frame kit (see method c). 1. The fixing kit supplied with the heater includes a steel wire and eye screw. These can be used to secure the heater to the b...

  • Page 14: Screws.

    Method c - securing the optional spacer frame kit (5135855) with screws. This method is not recommended where the wall / brickwork is in poor condition or where marble back panels / surrounds are used. See the following wire fixing section. 1. The top rear flange of the spacer frames has two screw l...

  • Page 15: Fitting The Dream Fascia.

    5. Fitting the fascia fitting the dream fascia. 1. Remove the fascia from its packaging. 2. Unscrew and remove the infill casting (see the upper section of figure 10) 3. Hold the fascia firmly and lift into place. Locate the fascia hanging brackets into those on top of the heater (see figure 10). Lo...

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    6. Commissioning the heater 1. Turn on the electrical supply at the fused spur. 2. Set the upper side switch to flame effect , the flame- effect will operate with the fan running at extra low speed. 3. Set the on-board thermostat knob to setting 5. 4. Set the heat selector switch to electric heating...

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    7. Fault finding no flame-effect.  check the fused spur is switched on.  check fuse in the fused spur.  check the wiring connections at the fused spur. Fan does not run on any switch setting or no heat output on electric heating.  check the power supply is switched on.  check the fuse in the fu...

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    Page 18 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Owner guide owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 22 to 27.

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    Contents section heading page customer care 19 about your heater 20 how does hydroflame® dream work? 20 about your hydroflame® dream. 21 warranty. 21 heat output performance 21 operating the heater 22 flame effect only setting. 22 heating - central heating setting. 22 heating - electric heating sett...

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    About your heater how does hydroflame® dream work?  hot water from your central heating system passes through a heat exchanger and transfers heat to the aluminium fins of the heat exchanger. Cooler air at floor level is drawn in by the fan, used to create the flame-effect, heated as it passes throu...

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    About your hydroflame® dream.  your hydroflame® dream flame-effect radiator is designed to operate as part of your central heating system in the same way as a panel radiator. Providing the heat output switch is left in the on position, your hydroflame® dream will switch on and off automatically wit...

  • Page 22: Flame Effect Only Setting.

    Operating the heater never cover the heater or obstruct the opening at the base of the heater, this could cause overheating and consequent risk of fire. (see figure 2) flame effect only setting. Set the thermostat knob (behind the lower trim) to setting 1. With the heat selector switch set to centra...

  • Page 23: Important Safety.

    Cleaning and maintaining the heater important safety. Before undertaking maintenance always isolate the heater from the electricity supply at the fused spur and allow the heater to cool completely. How do i clean my heater? The heater and plastic parts need only to be wiped clean with a dry soft clo...

  • Page 24: Environmental Protection.

    Environment environmental protection. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. What should i do when i’m ready to dispose of my heater? The mains cable should be ...

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    When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- 1. Heater serial number (located on the information label - see figure 4 on page 27)*. 2. Date of installation. 3. Your installer name and address details. 4. Fire make and model number. 5. Proof of purch...

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    Page 26 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. 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 27 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other........................ D d m m y y date of installation fascia name (block capitals) d r e a m figure 4 model 8 7 0 serial number (can be found on the information label - see figure 4) to be completed by the i...

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