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964
Installer And Owner Manual

Valor Fires 964 Installer And Owner Manual - 5. Pack Contents

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5. PACK CONTENTS

1 Heat engine.

1 Grommet for rear of convection box.

2 Strips of floor sealing tape.

6 Fibre / wooden plugs.

4 Wood screws.

2 Fire retaining cables.

2 Cable adjusters.

4 Eyebolts.

1 Length of self-adhesive foam seal.

1 Inlet “T” connector including pressure test point, nut and olive for 8mm inlet pipe.

1 Ceramic fuel effect pack (Not shown).

1 Smoke match tube.

1 Fascia frame.

1 Trim set.

8 Magnets

1 Firefront casting.

1 Front cover casting.

1 Outlet baffle.

3 No.8 x 3/8 screws for securing the outlet baffle.

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.

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Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

INSTALLER GUIDE

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Summary of 964

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5137913/02 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Model 964 inset live fuel effect gas fire fitted with the following fascia: homeflame blenheim. (gc no. 32-032-93 ) installer: please leave this guide with owner we trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed, o...
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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 - 42 owner guide 43 - 59 1. Image 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 ventilatio...
Page 6: Contents (Continued)
Contents (continued) section heading page 10. Convection box installation 27 10.1 method 1- front fixing to fireplace surround. 27 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 fascia and trim combined weight blenheim 9.36 3.8...
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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) 964 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 a shelf up to 150mm deep: minimum height = 700mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm: 700mm + 12.5mm for every 2...
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Page 15 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Installer guide figure 4. (dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances) key description model homeflame blenheim a height (mm) 612 b width (mm) 505 c depth into room (mm) 131 d minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the ...
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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 5. 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 7. 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 1 heat engine. 1 grommet for rear of convection box. 2 strips of floor sealing tape. 6 fibre / wooden plugs. 4 wood screws. 2 fire retaining cables. 2 cable adjusters. 4 eyebolts. 1 length of self-adhesive foam seal. 1 inlet “t” connector including pressure test point, nut and olive...
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 ignition system performs satisfactorily. Set the control knob to the off position. Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot / ign position. A 'click' will be heard as the integral piezo operates. A...
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9. Preparing appliance for installation 9.1 appliance preparation. 1. Remove any transit tape and packing and inspect for any evidence of mishandling which might affect the performance of the fire. 2. Detach and remove the window assembly. To do this unscrew and remove the two thumbscrews at the bas...
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9.2 fitting the foam seal. There is a length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire. This will need to be fitted to the rear of the convection box as shown in figure 13. Cut the foam seal to the required lengths. Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring. Remove the protective bac...
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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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10.2 method 2 - cable retention. 1. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back and floor are sound enough to take the eyebolts and screws. If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged use they should be made sound with suitable cement. 2. Drill four holes in the rear wall of the fi...
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Hole, then feed approximately 20mm of cable into the lower hole. Gently pull the upper cable from the rear of the fire to lock into place (see figure 18). Repeat this on both sides. 6. Thread the cables through the eyebolts in the rear wall. Return the cables through the selected hole near the botto...
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Page 30 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. 10. Fit a cable retainer over the bottom end of each cable (see figure 20). 11. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the convection box flanges. Tighten the screws in the retainers so that they clamp the cables in position. Apply te...
Page 31: 11. Burner Installation
11. Burner installation 11.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Fit the burner unit to the convection box with two screws (see figure 12). 2. Screw the gas tap bracket to the support bracket with the screw removed previously (see figure 11). 3. Connect the supply line to the appliance. 4. Press...
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 guide. 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...
Page 34: 15. Fitting The Heat Baffle
If the smoke is drawn into the appliance, continue with the installation. If the test is not satisfactory, disconnect the appliance and advise the customer of the cause of failure. 8. Very important: the smoke match tube must remain with the fire. Place the smoke match tube in the recess at the bott...
Page 35: 16. Fitting The Fascia
16. Fitting the fascia 1. Unpack the trim set. There may be protective film covering the trims, ensure that this is removed before fitting the trims to the fire. 2. There are eight magnets supplied with the fascia. Fit one magnet to each of the two brackets at the base of the fascia (see figure 26)....
Page 36: 17. Full Operating Checks
17. Full operating checks 17.1 check the control settings. With the ceramic fuel effect and window in position the control operation must now be fully rechecked. When first turned on from cold, the flames will appear predominantly blue. When operating the fire for the first time, some vapours may be...
Page 37: 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 29). 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 window. 1. Remove the firefront casting and the front cover casting. 2. Detach and remove the window assembly. To do this unscrew and remove the two thumbscrews at the base of the window assembly. Gently lift the window assembly upward and forward (see figure 32). Place the window...
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20.6 to remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 20.5) 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 pilot pipe from the pilot unit. 4. Detach the thermocouple from the gas valve ...
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20.8 to remove the burner. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 20.5). 2. Remove the metal gauze from around the injector. To do this unscrew and remove the screw from the front of the burner tray. 3. Support the elbow injector and unscrew the injector nut. 4. Remove the two screws from the burner...
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Page 43 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Owner guide owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 55 to 59.
Page 44: List of Contents
List of contents section page image 45 safety 46 appliance dimensions 48 gas consumption 47 operating your fire 49 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 49 lighting the pilot. 49 lighting the burner. 50 selecting the heat setting. 50 turning the fire back to pilot setting. 50 tu...
Page 46: 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 47: Gas Consumption
Automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire, if for any reason, the flame goes out). Do get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire. Soft wall coverings (e.G. Embossed vinyl, etc.) which have a raised pattern are easily affected by heat. They may, therefore, scorch or ...
Page 48: Appliance Dimensions
Appliance dimensions page 48 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Owner guide figure 2. (dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances) key description model homeflame blenheim a height (mm) 612 b width (mm) 505 c depth into room (mm) 131 d minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces proje...
Page 49: 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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Occurred, turn the control knob back to the off position, wait for 3 minutes and then repeat the ignition procedure. Lighting the burner. Once the pilot light is established, the main burner can be lit by depressing and turning the control knob anticlockwise to the high position. Selecting the heat ...
Page 51: Help And Advice
Help and advice ignition - lighting the fire. When turning the knob to ignite the fire ensure that it is turned slowly. Turning the knob quickly does not allow enough gas flow to light the pilot or burner. Window - glass. Has the window formed white lines or appears milky or grey? This is normal and...
Page 52: 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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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 making sure that the seal around the frame is not damaged or misplaced. Locate the channel at t...
Page 54: 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 55: 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 (located on the information label - see figure 7 on page 58)* 2. Date of installation.* 3. Your installer name and address details.* 4. Fire make and model number. * 5. Proof of purc...
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Page 58 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Owner guide figure 7. 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 ...
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Page 59 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Owner guide d d m m y y brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other................................................................... Date of installation model 9 6 4 serial number (can be found on information label - see figure 7) fascia name (block ca...