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Valor Fires 954 Installer And Owner Manual - Warranty and Service

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    5129520/02 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. 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 or westminster slimline. (g.C. Number 32-032-69) we trust that this guide gi...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. 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...

  • Page 3: Safety First.

    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...

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    Page 4 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. Installer guide for owner guide see pages 45 to 59 installer guide.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents section heading page installer guide 4 - 44 owner guide 45 - 59 1. Safety 6 2. Appliance data 7 3. General installation requirements 9 4. Pack contents 18 5. Fireplace check 21 6. Ignition check 22 7. Gas supply connection 23 8. Preparing appliance for installation 24 9. Hotbox installation...

  • Page 6: 1. Safety

    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 as below:- model hotbox and burner assembly (kg) fascia (kg) brooklyn 5.7 3.2 chic 5.7 4.1 envy 5.7 3.11...

  • Page 7: 2. Appliance Data

    2. Appliance data this product uses fuel effect pieces and a burner compartment rear wall containing refractory ceramic fibres (rcf), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is impor...

  • Page 8: Model

    The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in bs 7977 - 1 and the result is as below : model efficiency % (gross) 954 51 954 when converted to lpg. 54 the gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The test data from which it has been calcul...

  • Page 9: 3.1

    3. General installation requirements 3.1 the installation must be in accordance with this guide. 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 the gas safety (installation and use) r...

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    Page 10 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. Figure 1. Hearth and fireplace opening dimensions installer guide.

  • Page 11: 3.2

    3.2 in the united kingdom, as supplied, this appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 3.2.1 a masonry chimney with a minimum diameter of 175mm (7”) free from any obstruction, and with any damper or restrictor plate in the chimney removed or secured, and having a minimum effective fl...

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    Page 12 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. Figure 2. Metal flue box installer guide.

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    3.2.3 to a fireplace that has a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to bs1289 or bs en 1806. The appliance is suitable for installations conforming to older versions of bs1289 as well as the current edition. The flue blocks must have a minimum width not less than 63mm and a cross-s...

  • Page 14: 3.3

    Problems. Remember that faults such as cracking may be caused by poorly built and restrictive flues, e.G. Mortar extrusions, too many bends, flue heights below three metres, restrictive terminations, etc. 3.2.4 if the fireplace opening is greater than the acceptable dimensions given in this guide, d...

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    3.10 the front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the hotbox top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces should be made good if necessary. The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that a good seal with the hotbox can be made. 3.1...

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    3.18 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. • for a shelf up to 150mm deep: minimum height = 750mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm: 750mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm (see g...

  • Page 17: Mandatory

    Figure 5. Page 17 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. Figure 5. Appliance dimensions and clearances (fascia may differ from that shown). Dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerance. See graph 1 installer guide key a b c d e model height (mm) width (mm) depth into room (mm) minimum mandatory clea...

  • Page 18: 4. Pack Contents

    Page 18 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. 4. Pack contents (see figure 6). 1 hotbox and burner assembly (on ‘moonlight’ and ‘brooklyn’ models the slider control is fitted to the hotbox). 1 literature pack 1 loose parts pack including: - 1 length of self-adhesive foam seal 2 fire retaining cables 2 c...

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    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. Page 19 © baxi heating u.K. Limited...

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    Page 20 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. Figure 6. Pack contents continued installer guide.

  • Page 21: 5. Fireplace Check

    Page 21 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. 5. Fireplace check 5.1 fireplace check. 5.1.1 fireplace size. The fireplace must comply with the requirements described in section 3.2. This may entail removing the fireback and infill material behind the fireback. 5.1.2 fireplace general condition. The fire...

  • Page 22: 5.2 Fireplace Flue Pull.

    Holes in the front surface of the fireplace surround is unacceptable to the customer or 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 plu...

  • Page 23: Brooklyn & Moonlight Models.

    Chic, envy, heritage, luxor, opulent & westminster slimline models. ! Depress the control pivot plate as far as it will go. This should close the ignition circuit. Sparks should be seen tracking from the electrode pin to the pilot tip (see figure 8). Brooklyn & moonlight models. ! Attach the slider ...

  • Page 24: 8.1 Appliance Preparation.

    8. Preparing appliance for installation 8.1 appliance preparation. 1. Remove any transit tape and packing and inspect for any evidence of mishandling which might affect the performance. Each unit is flame tested before it leaves the factory and as a result there may be slight discolouration around t...

  • Page 25: 8.2 The Flue Restrictor.

    8.2 the flue restrictor. This appliance is supplied with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught is excessive. The restrictor must not be fitted where a precast flue or a 125mm flue liner is used. For flue liners greater than 125mm and all other installations the restrictor should be fitted...

  • Page 26: 7. Fit A Woodscrew Through

    7. Fit a woodscrew through each hole in the hotbox flanges and tighten to seal the box to the fireplace surround. 9.2 method 2 - cable retention. 1. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back are sound enough to take the eyebolts. If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged use th...

  • Page 27: 9.3

    7. Place the hotbox fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround. 8. Fit a cable retainer over the bottom end of each cable. 9. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the side panels. The end of the cable adjuster will pass i...

  • Page 28: 10. Burner Installation

    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. Turn on the gas supply and pressure check...

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    Maximum output. 2. After checking, turn off the appliance. Remove the pressure gauge and replace the test point sealing screw. 3. Relight the appliance. Turn to the maximum output position and test around the sealing screw for gas soundness with a suitable leak detection fluid. 10.4 fitting the burn...

  • Page 30: 11. Fitting The Fascia

    Page 30 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. 11. Fitting the fascia 11.1 assembling the ‘luxor’ and ‘opulent’ fascia. (see figure 22). Step 1. Lay the fascia face down on a flat surface. Step 2. Unscrew and remove the side infill panel. Discard the side panel and screws. Step 3. Locate the lower right ...

  • Page 31: (See Figure 23).

    .3 assembling the ‘heritage’ fascia. (see figure 23). Step 1. Lay the fascia face down on a flat surface. Step 2. Unscrew and remove the lower brackets. Step 3. Supplied with the fascia are two replacement brackets. Locate the right hand replacement bracket onto the fascia and secure with 2 of the s...

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    From the label and place as in figure 27. 5. Locate the lower firefront. 11.5 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 ...

  • Page 33: 7. The Lower Section of

    7. The lower section of the fascia has two tabs. Locate these into the slots in the fascia (see figure 31). It may be necessary to re-position the magnets that secure the lower section. 11.6 fitting the brooklyn and moonlight fascia. 1. Remove the packing from the fascia. 2. Fit the fascia to the ap...

  • Page 34: 13. Full Operating Checks

    Page 34 12. 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 completio...

  • Page 35: 14.1 Check For Spillage.

    Normal. 3. Check that the control linkage bar does not interfere with the appliance cable retention nuts or wires. 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...

  • Page 36: Operation.

    2. Set the control to the low burning position. Isolate the gas supply at the inlet ‘t’ connector. The pilot and main burner will go out. Note the time when the pilot goes out. Listen for a snap sound at the gas tap. Note the time when the sound is heard. This sound is caused by an electromagnetic v...

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    Formed during previous use. If using the appliance for long periods it is beneficial to change between settings. This will also help to remove any carbon deposits that may form during use. 9. Recommend that the appliance should be serviced and the chimney inspected by a competent person (in the uk a...

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    ! Check that the appliance is clean and that soot or debris is not blocking the gaps between the ceramic fuel effect pieces causing an imperfect flame. ! Check that soot or debris is not impairing the electrode spark or pilot burner. ! Check that soot or debris is not blocking any of the holes in th...

  • Page 39: 16.4 To Remove The Fascia

    16.3 to remove the gas shut-off microswitch. (see figures 36 & 37). 1. Remove the bottom front cover or fire front casting. 2. Loosen the thermocouple nut to free the microswitch leads and pull the leads clear of the thermocouple interrupter block (see figure 37). 4. Detach the bridging bracket, mic...

  • Page 40: Moonlight.

    16.5 to replace the slider control button. 16.5.1 all models except brooklyn and moonlight. 1. Remove the fascia (see section 16.4) 2. Detach the slider control from the fascia by removing two screws (see figure 41). 3. Detach the control slide button from the slider control by removing two screws (...

  • Page 41: Generator.

    16.6 to remove the burner unit. 1. Remove the fascia (see section 16.4). 2. Remove the ceramic fuel effect pieces. 3. Support the inlet ‘t’ connector to avoid straining the pipework and disconnect the appliance from the ‘t’ connector. 4. Detach the burner unit from the hotbox by removing two screws ...

  • Page 42: 4. Detach The Inlet Pipe.

    16.9 to remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 16.6). 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 two...

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    Relationship relative to the control pivot bracket. Rotate the pivot bracket fully clockwise. The tap spindle should “bottom out” (i.E. The tap should be fully open) after the pivot bracket has actuated the ignition microswitch but before it has pushed the microswitch leaf against the microswitch bo...

  • Page 44: 5. Refit In Reverse Order.

    16.12 to replace the burner. (see figure 48). 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 16.6). 2. Support the elbow injector and unscrew the injector nut. 3. Remove the two screws from the burner clamping plate (see figure 48). 4. Lift the right hand side of the burner, slide it to the right and lift c...

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    Page 45 owner guide © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. Owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 56 to 60

  • Page 46: List of Contents

    List of contents section page safety 47 gas consumption 48 appliance dimensions 49 operating your fire 50 the oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. 50 lighting the pilot. 50 lighting with a taper. 51 cleaning your fire 52 metal parts. 52 ceramic fuel effect and rear wall. 52 burner. 5...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Gas Consumption

    Do always use a fireguard complying with bs 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly or infirm. 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 will automatically...

  • Page 49: Appliance Dimensions

    Appliance dimensions page 49 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. Owner guide figure 1. Appliance dimensions and clearances (fascia may differ from that shown). Dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerance. See graph 1 key a b c d e model height (mm) width (mm) depth into room (mm) minimum mandato...

  • Page 50: 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...

  • Page 51: Note

    As explained previously. U if low heat is required, release the button. The button will automatically spring up to the low heat position shown in figure 2 (see note i). U for a higher heat level slide the button upwards. The burner flames and heat output will gradually increase until the button reac...

  • Page 52: 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. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin. ...

  • Page 53: 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 ...

  • Page 54: Regular Maintenance.

    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 55: Useful Telephone Numbers

    Useful telephone numbers general advice about gas and your gas fire: valor fires technical helpline 08706 061 065. To report faults or arrange for your fire to be serviced: valor fires service 08706 090 081. For sales or product information: valor fires sales 08706 061 067. For spares inquiries spar...

  • Page 56: 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 corgi registered installer. You must register your fire with heateam, the service division of baxi...

  • Page 57: Guide.

    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 7 on page 59). 2. Date of installation. 3. Your installer name and address details. 4. Fire make and model number. 5. P...

  • Page 58

    Page 58 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. The following pages are to be completed by the installer: installer details (block capitals) installer name corgi registration number. Company name. Company address company telephone number company fax number owner guide.

  • Page 59

    Page 59 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2007. D d m m y y a label containing the fascia code may have been placed inside this box. Brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other........................ A label containing the serial number may have been placed inside this box. Date of installation seria...

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