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Valor Fires 963 Installer And Owner Manual

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5137188/03

Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

Model 963

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Incorporating the Valor Fires

Control.

Fitted with one of the following fascia:

Homeflame Dream

Homeflame Petrus.

(GC No. 32-032-92)

INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with owner

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 AND OWNER GUIDE

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5137188/03 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Model 963 inset live fuel effect gas fire incorporating the valor fires control. Fitted with one of the following fascia: homeflame dream or homeflame petrus. (gc no. 32-032-92) installer: please leave this guide with owner we trust that this guide gives ...
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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 heading page installer guide 4 - 46 owner guide 47 - 63 1. Images 7 2. Safety and unpacking 8 3. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 9 3.1 general information. 9 3.2 efficiency. 10 3.3 nox 10 4. General installation requirements 11 4.1 regulations, standards and law. 11 4.2 ventilati...
Page 6: Contents (Continued)
Contents (continued) section heading page 10. Convection box installation 28 10.1 method 1- front fixing to fireplace surround. 28 10.2 method 2 - cable retention. 28 10.3 floor sealing. 30 10.4 sealing convection box holes. 30 11. Burner installation 31 11.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 31 ...
Page 8: 2. Safety And Unpacking
2. 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 heat engine firefront combined weight dream 11.28 13.35 24.63 petrus 11...
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3. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 3.1 general information. Under no circumstances is this fire to be converted to lpg. An lpg conversion kit does not exist for this gas fire. The appliance information label is located on a ‘swing out’ plate at the base of the fire. On fires that are already inst...
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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) efficiency % (net) 963 80 89 the gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The test data from which it has been...
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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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4.2 ventilation requirements. Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation requirements of this appliance. In gb reference should be made to bs 5871 part 2 and in ie reference should be made to the current edition of is 813 “domestic gas installations” which makes...
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4.7 fireplace preparation. 4.7.1 if the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. 4.7.2 the fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that the convection box can be installed without it rocking and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom...
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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. For homeflame dream model - • for a shelf up to 150mm deep: minimum height = 700mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm...
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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 5. 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 complete with hearth as shown in figure 6. Chair brick removal may not be required providing at least 50mm clearance i...
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4.10.2 metal flue box and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a fireplace incorporating a twin wall 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 tho...
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Page 18 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. 4.10.3 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 8. Bs 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air s...
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4.11 flues. 1. Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as follows: it should be noted that, as with many appliances, sharp bends or horizontal runs in metal flues at the top of the system can be a cause of problems in these types of installation. 225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue. Single wall,...
Page 20: 5. Pack Contents
5. Pack contents the items required for this appliance are packed in sections. Pack 1 - fire unit contains: 1 heat engine. 1 hood (dream model only). 1 louvre assembly (petrus model only). 1 loose parts pack including: - 1 grommet for rear of convection box. 2 strips of floor sealing tape. 6 fibre /...
Page 23: 6. Fireplace Check
6. Fireplace check 6.1 soundness for appliance attachment. Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: - 1) by fixing to the fireplace front surround. 2) using concealed fire retaining cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing to the fireplace ...
Page 24: 7. Ignition Check
7. Ignition check before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic ignition system performs satisfactorily. Fit the control knob to the slider assembly using two m4 x 7mm screws supplied (see figure 10) fit the battery to the ignition block located below the burner tray at the ...
Page 25: 8. Gas Supply Connection
8. Gas supply connection a nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the inlet ‘t’ connector at the bottom front of the appliance. The inlet ‘t’ connector can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction. The inlet ‘t’ connector includes a valve for isolating the gas supp...
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3. Unscrew and remove the screw that secures the slider arm assembly to the burner (see figure 14). 4. Each unit is flame tested before it leaves the factory and as a result there may be slight discolouration around the burner ports. Detach the burner unit from the convection box by removing two scr...
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9.3 the flue restrictor. This appliance is fitted with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught is excessive. The flue restrictor can be adjusted from the front of the fire so there is no need to remove the fire from the fireplace for adjustment to be made. Generally we recommend the restric...
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10. Convection box installation 10.1 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 wood screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2. Place the convection box centrally in the firepla...
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Fireplace to ensure that the appliance finishes centrally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables. 3. Insert a fibre / wooden plug into each hole. Use the fibre / wooden plugs supplied with this appliance - never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre / wooden plugs supplied. Screw the ...
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Page 30 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. 8. Drill a hole into the fireplace floor through each of the two holes in the base of the convection box using a suitably sized masonry drill for the fibre / wooden plugs supplied (see figure 22). 9. Insert a fibre / wooden plug into each hole. Use the fibre...
Page 31: 11. Burner Installation
This to seal any holes in the rear and inner sides of the convection box. Do not tape over the large holes in the top of the convection box. 11. Burner installation 11.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Fit the burner unit to the convection box with two screws (see figure 15). 2. Align the ho...
Page 32: 13. Fitting The Window
Page 32 11.3 inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 3 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point. The test point is on the inlet ‘t’ connector (see...
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14. Spillage and flame supervision checks 14.1 check for spillage. Important: only use the smoke match tube supplied with the fire. Do not use other smoke match tubes. 1. Open the isolating valve on the inlet ‘t’ connector. Test around the sealing cap and pressure test point for gas soundness with a...
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7. If the above test is satisfactory, open all internal connecting doors, hatches, etc., in the room. Keep all doors and windows that open to the outside of the building closed. Recheck for spillage as above. If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the appliance or a connecting room, ch...
Page 35: 15. Fitting The Heat Baffle
15. Fitting the heat baffle 1. The fire is supplied with a heat baffle. Locate the heat baffle to the top of the fire as shown in figure 28. 16. Fitting the fascia 16.1 dream and petrus models. 1. Locate the hanging brackets on the rear of the fascia onto the support bar at the top of the fire (see ...
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2. Secure the bottom of the fascia unit to the convection box with two m4 x 25mm screws and washers (see figure 30). 16.2 petrus model. 1. The petrus fascia has a louvre assembly (see figure 9 - pack 1, contents). 2. Carefully locate the louvre assembly onto the brackets at the top of the fascia (se...
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17. Firefront casting installation 17.1 fitting the petrus rear screen assembly. The assembly instructions are contained in the fascia pack. 17.2 fitting the petrus fire front casting. 1. Remove the fire front from its packaging. 2. The rear of the fire front may be fitted with hanging screws or the...
Page 38: 18. Full Operating Checks
18. Full operating checks 8 18.1 recheck the control settings. The control position markings on the fascia are shown in figure 34. 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 c...
Page 39: 19. Final Review
19. 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 fire. 4. Explain to the customer tha...
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20. Servicing & parts replacement always turn off the gas supply and allow 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 opening che...
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20.1 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 35). 2. To adjust the aeration setting loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the desired position and t...
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20.4 to remove the fascia. 1. Remove the firefront casting and the front cover casting. 2. Remove the two screws and washers securing the bottom of the fascia to the sides of the convection box. 3. Carefully lift the fascia upward to clear the upper support bracket on the convection box (see figure ...
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20.7 to replace the control slide knob. 1. Remove the fascia (see section 20.4) 2. Detach the control slide knob by removing two screws. 3. Replace in the reverse order. 20.8 to remove the electronic ignition generator. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 20.6) 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove th...
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20.10 to remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 20.6). 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. 5. Remove the tw...
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Sure that the tap spindle is in the correct 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...
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6. Refit in reverse order. 20.14 to remove the main burner injector. 1. Remove the burner (see section 20.13, paragraphs 1-4). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (see figure 47) 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner 4. Refit in the reverse order. 20.15 to remove the appliance from the fireplace. ...
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Page 47 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Owner guide owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 60 to 63.
Page 48: List of Contents
List of contents section page images 49 safety 50 appliance dimensions 52 gas consumption 53 operating your fire 53 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 53 lighting the pilot. 54 lighting with a taper. 55 help and advice 56 ignition - lighting the fire. 56 window - glass. 56 fu...
Page 50: 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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For homeflame petrus models - • 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 figure 2). Do always use a fireguard complying with bs 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly or infirm. Do wait ...
Page 52: Appliance Dimensions
Appliance dimensions © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Page 52 owner guide figure 3. (the fascia may differ from that shown and dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances) key description model homeflame dream homeflame petrus a height (mm) 636 636 b width (mm) 518 518 c depth into room (mm)...
Page 53: Gas Consumption
Gas consumption gross figures has a maximum natural gas input of 3.9kw has a maximum natural gas output of 3.1kw has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kw has a minimum natural gas output of 1.78kw net figures has a maximum natural gas input of 3.51kw has a maximum natural gas output of 3.1kw has a m...
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Lighting the pilot. The slider knob is located at the upper right hand side of the fire. The control markings are shown in figure 4. Slide the control knob to the bottom (ignition) position marked . In this position, the electronic ignition system should cause a series of sparks that should light th...
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Lighting with a taper. (see figure 5). In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition spark, the pilot can be lit by a taper or long spill. With the lower front casting and firefront casting removed, insert the taper or spill under the glass to the pilot tip. Follow the section ‘ lighting the pilo...
Page 56: Help And Advice
Help and advice ignition - lighting the fire. When you depress the fireslide control you should hear a faint ticking sound from the bottom of the fire. This is the sound of the ignition spark that lights the gas. If there is no ticking sound it may be that the battery in the electronic spark generat...
Page 57: Cleaning Your Fire
The reflective sides and top inside the fire. To improve the appearance of the flames the fire uses reflective surfaces around the fuel effect. These surfaces become very hot and will discolour. The top of the fire above the fuel effect will become quite dark. This is normal and no cause for concern...
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Gently pull the window forward and upward clear of the fire. Any stains on the glass can be removed with a non-abrasive cleaner such as a ceramic hob cleaner. Never use abrasive cleaners. Clean the window carefully in accordance with the instructions supplied with the cleaner. Replace the window mak...
Page 59: Maintenance
Ceramic fuel effect refitting 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 replacin...
Page 60: Warranty And Service
Page 60 replacement ceramics. If you wish to replace any of the ceramic fuel effect pieces, spare parts are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’. For your local stockist consult yellow pages under central heating. Warranty and service standard warranty terms & conditions the war...
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When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- 1. Fire serial number (located on the information label - see figure 8 on page 62). * 2. Date of installation.* 3. Your installer name and address details.* 4. Fire make and model number. * 5. Proof of pu...
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Page 62 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Figure 8. 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 where to find the information label. Owner...
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Page 63 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. D d m m y y brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other................................................................... Date of installation model 9 6 3 serial number (can be found on information label - see figure 8) fascia name (block capitals) a la...