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Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

5122722/02

Model 940

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Incorporating the VALOR FIRES

CONTROL

Fitted with one of the following fascia.

Adorn, Decadent, Dream,

Eternal, Icon, Obsession

Visage

(GC No. 32-032-71)

We trust that this guide gives

sufficient details to enable this

appliance to be installed, operated

and maintained satisfactorily.

However, if further information is

required, our

Valor Fires Technical Helpline will

be pleased to help.

Telephone 0844 8711 565 (National

call rates apply in the United

Kingdom).

In the Republic of Ireland

Telephone 0044 844 8711 565.

INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner

INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE

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Summary of 940

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© baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. 5122722/02 model 940 inset live fuel effect gas fire incorporating the valor fires control fitted with one of the following fascia. Adorn, decadent, dream, eternal, icon, obsession or visage (gc no. 32-032-71) we trust that this guide gives sufficient details to ena...
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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...
Page 5: Contents
Contents section page installer guide 4 - 50 owner guide 51 - 67 1. Safety 7 2. Appliance data and efficiency 8 2.1 general information. 8 2.2 efficiency. 8 3. General installation requirements 9 3.1 regulations, standards and law. 9 3.2 ventilation requirements. 10 3.3 the atmosphere sensing device...
Page 6: Contents (Continued)
Contents (continued) section heading page 10. Burner and supply pipe installation 31 10.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 31 10.2 preliminary burner checks. 31 10.3 inlet pressure check. 32 11. Ceramic walls installation 32 12. Fascia and control linkage 33 13. Fitting the ceramic fuel effect 3...
Page 7: 1. Safety And Unpacking
1. Safety and unpacking 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 firefront combined weight adorn 11.5 16.6 28.1 visage 11.5 5.5 17.0 icon 11.5 3...
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2. Appliance data and efficiency 2.1 general information. *when converted using kit 0595211. The appliance information label is located on a plate at the base of the fire. This can be seen by lowering the bottom front cover of the fascia. 2.2 efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been mea...
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3. General installation requirements 3.1 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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Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant british standard code of practice. 3.2 ventilation requirements. Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation requirements of this appliance. In gb reference should be made to bs 58...
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3.6.2 any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible, they must be secured in the open position. 3.7 fireplace preparation. 3.7.1 if the fireplace opening is an under floor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. 3.7.2 the front face of the fireplace sho...
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3.9 fireplace clearances. 3.9.1 adorn model only the minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is shown in figure 2. Visage, dream, eternal, decadent and icon models only. The minimum height from the base of the ...
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Page 13 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. 3.9.2 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 ...
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Page 14 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. 3.10 installation options. In the united kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 3.10.1 conventional fireplace and hearth. To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 5 and complying with bs...
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3.10.1.1 ‘hole-in-the-wall’ installations it is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.8. Icon firefront if when using the icon firefront 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 ...
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Then the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the floor level should be increased to at least 175mm. Adorn, dream, visage, obsession and eternal firefront if when using the adorn, dream, visage, obsession and eternal firefronts a reduced depth hearth is fitted, the fire mus...
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3.10.3 precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. To a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to bs1289 with dimensions as in figure 8. The current versions of bs1289 and bs en 1858 recommend that there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the p...
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2. The flue must conform to bs 5440: part 1 in design and installation. The flue, measured from the bottom of the fireplace opening to the bottom of the terminal, shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height. When calculated in accordance with bs 5440: part 1 annex a, the minimum equivalent h...
Page 19: 4. Pack Contents
4. Pack contents carefully remove all the contents. Take special care in handling the ceramic pieces. Take care not to bend or distort the slide control linkage when handling the fascia. Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition. The items required for this appliance are pack...
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Page 21 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Installer guide figure 9. Pack contents contnued section 2 - visage, eternal, decadent and obsession fascia pack contains: 1 fascia with sliding control. 1 fire front casting. 1 bottom front cover casting (not on visage). 1 outlet baffle. 1 burner tray trim ...
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Page 22 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Installer guide section 2 - dream fascia pack contains: 1 fascia. 1 bottom front cover casting in accessory pack 1 outlet baffle. 1 burner tray baffle. 1 control position label. 1 hood section 2 - adorn fascia pack contains: 1 fascia with sliding control. 1 ...
Page 23: 5. Fireplace Check
5. Fireplace check 5.1 soundness for appliance attachment two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: - 1) by fixing to the fireplace front surround. 2) using concealed tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing to the fireplace floor. T...
Page 24: 6. Ignition Check
6. Ignition check before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic ignition system performs satisfactorily. Fit the battery to the ignition block located below the burner tray at the left side (see figure 10). The locations for the +ve and -ve terminals are marked on the batter...
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8. Preparing appliance for installation 1. Detach the burner unit from the convection box by removing two screws (see figure 12). Lift the burner unit clear. 2. Fit the two “u” section seals to the bottom edges of the convection box side flanges (see figure 13). 3. It is important that the grommet s...
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6. The adorn, visage, eternal, decadent, obsession and dream models have an outlet baffle supplied with the appliance fascia. Fit this to the convected air outlet of the appliance using the three self tapping screws supplied with the fascia (see figure 15). The icon model has a heat baffle supplied ...
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9. There is a length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire. This will need to be fitted to the outer rear edges of the side and top flanges of the convection box. Cut a 485mm length of foam seal. Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring. Remove the protective backing from the fo...
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9. Convection box installation 9.1 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 woodscrews. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2. Place the convection box centrally in the fireplace in the p...
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Figure 21 using a suitably sized masonry drill bit for the wall plugs supplied. The holes should be equidistant each side of the centre line of the fireplace to ensure that the appliance finishes centrally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables. 3. Insert a fibre plug into each hole. U...
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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 25). 12. Inspect the installation of the convection box against the fireplace surround. If the convectio...
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10. Burner and supply pipe installation 10.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Refit the burner unit to the convection box with two screws. 2. Connect the supply line to the appliance. 3. Turn on the gas supply and pressure check the installation pipework for gas soundness. In the united kingd...
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10.3 inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 2 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Ensure that the fire is turned off before removing the pressure test point sealing screw. Check the inlet pressure by fitting a p...
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2. Remove four screws from the spillage plate sides (see figure 30). 3. Remove the spillage plate by lifting it forward. 4. Fit the ceramic side walls against the side faces of the burner compartment. The bottom edges of the walls should rest in the ledges at the sides of the firebox. Slide them in ...
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31). If the inlet pipe runs along the front of the fireplace, the bottom of the fascia will have to be swung forwards to clear the pipe while lowering the casting. Swing the bottom control linking bar towards the centre of the fire to clear the front casting. Slide the front casting sideways, if nec...
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12.2.3 dream fascia place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the fascia are above the two upper retaining brackets at the top of the convection box. Lower the fascia making sure that the rear retaining plates locate fully into the retaining...
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12.2.4 icon fascia place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the fascia are directly above the two upper retaining brackets at the top of the convection box. Lower the fascia unit making sure that the ears on the fascia retaining plates loca...
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13. Fitting the ceramic fuel effect the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. It is important that the fitting guide for the ceramic fuel effect be placed inside or attached to this guide and handed to the customer following completion of the...
Page 38: 15. Full Operating Checks
14.4 dream fascia. 14.4.1. Place the firefront casting centrally on top of the hearth in front of the fascia. 14.4.2. Place the bottom front cover casting in position. 14.5 decadent fascia. 14.5.1 check that the two screws in the back of the fire front casting are in the outer threaded holes. If the...
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Position for a further 10 seconds to allow the pilot flame to stabilise. 3. Release the button. The button should automatically spring up to the low heat position. If for any reason the slider control does not spring up, raise the slider to the topmost (off) position and investigate why the slider i...
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Building closed. 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 smoke is drawn into the a...
Page 41: 16. Final Review
16. Final review 1. Complete the information in the warranty and service section of the owner guide (see last pages of the owner guide). 2. If a gap is visible between the inner sides of the fascia and the ceramic side walls, gently slide the walls forward. 3. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean o...
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17. Servicing & parts replacement always turn off the gas supply and allow the fire 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 fireplace op...
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17.1 checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set and should not require adjustment. If the shutter is not as shown in figure 47 and requires adjustment, loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the position shown in figure 47 and t...
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17.4 to remove the fascia. 1. Remove the bottom front cover / fire front casting. 2. Detach the control-linking bar from the control pivot bracket by removing the knurled screw, which joins the control linking bar to the control pivot unit (see figure 50). 3. Remove the two screws securing the botto...
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17.5 to replace the control slide unit. Icon, eternal and obsession models. 1. Remove the fascia (see section 17.4). 2. Detach the slide unit by removing two screws securing the plastic slide mechanism to the rear of the fascia (see figure 53). 3. Replace in the reverse order. Dream model 1. Remove ...
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Adorn model 1. Remove the fascia (see section 17.4). 2. Detach the rear bezel baffle and bezel by removing the two screws on the bezel baffle. 3. Detach the slide unit by removing two screws securing the plastic slide mechanism to the rear of the fascia (see figure 53). 4. Replace in the reverse ord...
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17.8 to remove the electronic ignition generator. 1. Remove the bottom front and fire front castings. For ‘adorn’ and ‘icon’ models remove the fascia (see section 17.4). 2. Remove the ceramic fuel effect. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the spark lead. 5. Unscrew the four support bracket screws (se...
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17.10 to remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 17.7). 2. Detach the pilot pipe from the pilot unit. 3. Detach the thermocouple from the interrupter block by unscrewing the thermocouple nut. 4. Detach the electrode lead from the underside of the electrode tab. 6. Remove the tw...
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Microswitch but before it has pushed the microswitch leaf against the microswitch body. When refitting the thermocouple and interrupter block, make sure that the microswitch wires are properly secured to give a good electrical contact. 17.12 to remove the gas flow rate controller. (see figure 59). 1...
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17.14 to remove the main burner injector. (see figure 61). 1. Remove the burner (see section 17.13). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (see figure 61) 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner 4. Refit in the reverse order. 17.15 to remove the appliance from the fireplace. 1. Remove the burner unit ...
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Page 51 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 63 to 67 owner guide.
Page 52: List of Contents
List of contents section page safety 53 gas consumption 55 appliance dimensions and clearances 56 operating your fire 58 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 58 to light the fire. 58 to turn the fire off. 59 lighting with a taper. 59 cleaning your fire 60 metal parts. 60 cerami...
Page 53: 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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Don’t hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire. Don’t add any extra fuel effect pieces above the number stated in this guide. This could cause a 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 55: Gas Consumption
Gas consumption model 940 has a maximum natural gas input of 6.85kw (gross) has a maximum natural gas output of 4.0kw has a minimum natural gas input of 2.7kw (gross) has a minimum natural gas output of 1.34kw model 940 when converted using kit number 0595211 has a maximum propane gas input of 6.7kw...
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Appliance dimensions and clearances page 56 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Owner guide figure 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (see following page) see figure 1 & 2.
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Page 57 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Owner guide figure 3 continued. Appliance dimensions and clearances. Key description model adorn visage icon dream eternal decadent obsession a height (mm) 768 611 622 636 611 625 621 b width (mm) 545 529 631 518 514 529 530 c depth into room (mm) 88 94 64 9...
Page 58: 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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Ii) please note. When first turned on the flames will appear predominantly blue. The ceramic fuel effect pieces will take time to warm up. Although some glow will be seen after approximately ten minutes, the full visual effect will only be apparent after a somewhat longer time. Iii) the appliance wi...
Page 60: Cleaning Your Fire
Cleaning your fire to maintain the high performance and quality finish of your fire please follow these guidelines: before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin. If any ...
Page 61: Ceramic Fuel Effect Fitting
Ceramic fuel effect fitting the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide. The installer may have attached it to this guide or placed it inside. It is important that the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is followed correctly. If replacing ...
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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...
Page 63: 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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When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- 1. Fire serial number and fascia code (located on the information label - see figure 8 on page 67)*. 2. Date of installation*. 3. Your installer name and address details*. 4. Fire make and model number*. ...
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Page 66 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. 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.
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Page 67 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. D d m m y y brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other........................ Date of installation model 9 4 0 serial number (can be found on information label - see figure 8) fascia name (block capitals) fascia code - can be found on information label...