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5132323/02

Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

Model 954

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Incorporating the VALOR FIRES

CONTROL

Fitted with one of the following fascia.

BROOKLYN, CHIC, ENVY, HERITAGE,

LUXOR, MOONLIGHT, OPULENT,

WESTMINSTER SLIMLINE

WILLOUGHBY.

(G.C. Number 32-032-69)

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 954

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5132323/02 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Model 954 inset live fuel effect gas fire incorporating the valor fires control fitted with one of the following fascia. Brooklyn, chic, envy, heritage, luxor, moonlight, opulent, westminster slimline or willoughby. (g.C. Number 32-032-69) we trust that t...
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© baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. 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...
Page 5: Contents
Contents section page installer guide 4 - 49 owner guide 50 - 63 1. Safety and unpacking 7 2. Appliance data and 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 (asd). 10 3.4 fireguard requir...
Page 6: Contents (Continued)
Contents (continued) section heading page 10. Burner installation 30 10.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 30 10.2 lighting the burner. 30 10.3 operating the burner. 30 10.4 inlet pressure check. 30 10.5 fitting the burner tray trim to the brooklyn, chic and moonlight models. 31 11. Fitting the ...
Page 7: 1. Safety And Unpacking
1. Safety and unpacking installer before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling. The approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: model hotbox and burner assembly fascia brooklyn 5.7 3.2 chic 5.7 4.1 envy 5....
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Of not smoking, eating or drinking in the work area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking. This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products. 2. Appliance data and efficiency 2.1 general information. * when converted using kit 059522...
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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. 3. General installation requirements 3.1 regulations, standards and law. The installation must be in accor...
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In the republic of ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent person and also conform to the relevant parts of: a) the current edition of is 813 “domestic gas installations” b) all relevant national and local rules in force. Where no specific instructions are given, reference should...
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3.6 chimney preparation. 3.6.1 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. 3.6.2 any chimney damper or restrictor should ...
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3.8 the hearth. The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth unless the conditions of section 3.10.1.1 are met (n.B. Conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “o”-150°c surround. The hearth materia...
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Page 13 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Installer guide figure 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (fascia may differ from that shown). Dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerance. Key a b c d e model height (mm) width (mm) depth into room (mm) minimum mandatory clearance to combustible s...
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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 hearth as shown in figure 4. Chair brick removal may not be required providing at least 50mm clearance i...
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3.10.2 metal flue box and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a fireplace incorporating a metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of bs 715 and with a flue conforming to bs en 1856 part 1. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to those shown i...
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3.10.3 precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to bs1289 or bs en 1858 with dimensions as in figure 6. Bs 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks...
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Page 18 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Required a cross-sectional area of 13,000mm2. The current revision of the standard requires 16,500mm2. This appliance is suitable in both cases. The total depth of the opening measured from the finished front of the fireplace (including plaster, surround etc...
Page 19: 4. Pack Contents
4. Pack contents remove all the items carefully to prevent damage. Take special care when handling the ceramic components. Some items may be contained in the packaging fitments - examine the packaging carefully before discarding. Check that all the items are present and undamaged. 1 hotbox and burne...
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. ...
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 8). The positive (+ ve) and negative (- ve) terminals are clearly shown o...
Page 25: 7. Gas Supply Connection
7. Gas supply connection 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 a connection from any direction. The ‘t’ connector includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure ...
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8.2 the flue restrictor. This appliance is supplied with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught is excessive. Generally we recommend the restrictor is not fitted where a precast flue, metal flue box or a 125mm flue liner is used, however, certain flues may work sufficiently to warrant its ...
Page 27: 9. Hotbox Installation
9. Hotbox 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 / wooden plugs and woodscrews. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2. Place the hotbox centrally in the fireplace in the position ...
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Supplied. Screw the eyebolts into the plugs. Make sure that the bolts are secure. 4. Place the hotbox unit close to the fireplace but allow sufficient access into the fireplace opening so that the cables can be threaded through the eyebolts and returned through the side of the hotbox. If a concealed...
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9.3 floor sealing - all installations. Using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the bottom of the hotbox to the fireplace and hearth floor (see figure 20). Page 29 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Installer guide figure 19. Lower cable retention figure 20. Floor sealing.
Page 30: 10. Burner Installation
Page 30 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. 10. Burner installation 10.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Fit the burner unit to the hotbox using the two screws removed previously 2. Connect the supply line to the appliance. 3. If closed , open the isolating valve at the inlet ‘t’ connector. 4....
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3. Relight the appliance. Gradually lift the control pivot plate to the maximum output position and test around the sealing screw for gas soundness with a suitable leak detection fluid. 10.5 fitting the burner tray trim to the brooklyn, chic and moonlight models. All other models do not have a burne...
Page 32: 11. Fitting The Fascia
11. Fitting the fascia important: before continuing with the installation of the fascia complete the information in the warranty and service section of the owner guide (see last pages of the owner guide). 11.1 assembling the ‘luxor’ and ‘opulent’ fascia. (see figure 23). Step 1. Lay the fascia face ...
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11.3 assembling the ‘heritage’ fascia. (see figure 24). Step 1. Lay the fascia face down on a flat surface. Step 2. Unscrew and remove the lower brackets. Step 3. Locate the lower right hand bracket and right hand side trim onto the fascia and secure with 3 off m5 x 10mm screws supplied. Step 4. Loc...
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Page 34 11.5 fitting the ‘willoughby’ fascia. 1. Attach the slider knob assembly to the slider using two m4 x 10mm screws supplied (see figure 26). 2. The front face of the hotbox has 9 magnets that may have moved in transit. Position the magnets as in figure 28. 3. Fit the fascia to the appliance b...
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11.6 fitting the ‘chic’ and ‘envy’ front fascia. 1. Remove the packing from the fascia. 2. The lower fascia section is held in place with magnets. Hold the sides of the lower fascia and pull gently forward to remove. 3. A ‘hole in the wall’ baffle is supplied with ‘chic’ models. In elevated installa...
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7. Chic model only -the lower section of the fascia has two tabs. Locate these into the slots in the fascia (see figure 34). It may be necessary to re-position the magnets that secure the lower section. Page 36 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Installer guide figure 34. Fitting the lower section to...
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11.7 fitting the brooklyn and moonlight fascia. 1. Remove the packing from the fascia. 2. Fit the fascia to the appliance by locating the upper bracket to the upper hanging brackets on the hotbox (see figure 35). The lower section of the fascia is fitted with magnets. Gently swing the fascia towards...
Page 38: 13. Full Operating Checks
13. Full operating checks 13.1 recheck the control settings. The control position markings on the fascia are shown in figure 36. Please note: when first turned on from cold, the flames will appear predominantly blue. When operating the fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which cou...
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14. Spillage & flame supervision checks 14.1 check for spillage. 1. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance. 2. Light the appliance and turn the control knob to “high”. 3. Leave the appliance on for five minutes. 4. Place the smoke match into the appliance canopy (see figure...
Page 40: 15. Final Review
Heard. This sound is caused by an electromagnetic valve shutting off the gas supply through the tap. The valve is located in the body of the tap. The valve should operate within 60 seconds of the pilot going out. If the valve does not operate within this time limit do not allow the appliance to be u...
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Competent person at least annually. If the appliance is in premises in the united kingdom occupied by a tenant, point out that by law a landlord must have any gas appliance, flue and pipework which is situated in a tenant’s premises checked for safety at least every 12 months. 10. Advise the custome...
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16. 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 firepla...
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16.1 checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set for use with a ‘pebble’ ceramic fuel effect. It is important to ensure that the aeration setting is correct for the ceramic fuel effect used. Check the aeration shutter setting even if fitting the ‘pebble’ fuel ...
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16.4 to remove the fascia. 16.4.1 all models except brooklyn and moonlight. 1. Remove the bottom front cover or 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 figur...
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16.5 to replace the slider control button. 16.5.1 all models except brooklyn, moonlight and willoughby. 1. Remove the fascia (see section 16.4) 2. Detach the slider control from the fascia by removing two screws (see figure 44). 3. Detach the control slide button from the slider control by removing ...
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16.7 to remove the electronic ignition generator. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 16.6) 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the spark lead and microswitch leads remembering to make note of their positions. 4. Unscrew the two fixing screws that attach the generator unit to the support bracket. Th...
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16.10 to remove the shut-off tap. (see figure 49). 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 16.6). 2. If lying the burner on its back, ensure that the work surface is suitably protected. This will avoid damage to the work surface. Turn the burner unit upside down. Detach the thermocouple and interrupt...
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16.11 to remove the gas flow rate controller. (see figure 50). 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 16.6). 2. If lying the burner on its back, ensure that the work surface is suitably protected. This will avoid damage to the work surface. 3. Detach the shut-off tap as detailed in section 16.10 par...
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16.13 to remove the main burner injector. (see figure 52). 1. Remove the burner (see section 16.12). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (see figure 52). 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner 4. Refit in the reverse order. 16.14 to remove the appliance from the fireplace. 1. Remove the burner unit...
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Page 50 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Owner guide owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 60 to 63.
Page 51: List of Contents
List of contents section page safety 52 gas consumption 53 appliance dimensions 54 operating your fire 55 the oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. 55 lighting the pilot. 55 lighting with a taper. 56 cleaning your fire 57 metal parts. 57 ceramic fuel effect and rear wall. 57 burner. 5...
Page 52: 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...
Page 53: Gas Consumption
Do always use a fireguard complying with bs 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm or pet animals. Do wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the flames are extinguished for any reason (your fire is fitted with a safety device that w...
Page 54: Appliance Dimensions
Appliance dimensions page 54 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Owner guide figure 2. Appliance dimensions and clearances (fascia may differ from that shown). Dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerance. Key a b c d e model height (mm) width (mm) depth into room (mm) minimum mandatory clearance...
Page 55: Operating Your Fire
Operating your fire the oxysafe flame sensing & 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 m...
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Installer. Do not use the fire until the problem has been rectified. For a higher heat level slide the button upwards. The burner flames and heat output will gradually increase until the button reaches the high heat position shown in figure 3. When the button reaches the high heat position you will ...
Page 57: Cleaning Your Fire
Cleaning your fire to maintain the high performance and quality finish of your gas 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 completely. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning ...
Page 58: 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 60: 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 63).* 2. Date of installation.* 3. Your installer name and address details.* 4. Fire make and model number.* ...
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Page 62 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Owner guide installer details (block capitals) installer name gas safe register or corgi registration number. Company name. Company address company telephone number company fax number.
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Page 63 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Owner guide d d m m y y brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other........................ Date of installation serial number (can be found on information label - see figure 8) fascia name (block capitals) fascia code - can be found on information label...