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Valor Fires Artura 958 Installation And Owner's Manual

Manual is about: INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE

Summary of Artura 958

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    5131886/02 model 958 inset live fuel effect gas fire fitted with one of the following fascia. Aspect glass, fascination, landscape, serenity, tranquility or visia (gc no. 32-032-89) installer: please leave this guide with the owner installation and owner guide we trust that this guide gives sufficie...

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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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    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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    Installer guide installer guide for owner guide see pages 45 to 59 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 4.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents section heading page installer guide 4 - 44 owner guide 45 - 59 1. Safety and unpacking 7 2. Appliance data and efficiency 8 2.1 general information. 8 2.2 efficiency. 9 3. General installation requirements 10 3.1 regulations, standards and law. 10 3.2 ventilation requirements. 11 3.3 the a...

  • Page 6: Contents (Continued)

    Contents (continued) section heading page 10. Burner & supply pipe installation 29 10.1 fitting the burner. 29 10.2 supply pipe installation. 29 10.3 preliminary burner checks. 30 10.3.1 lighting the fire. 30 10.3.2 operating the burner. 30 10.4 check inlet pressure. 30 10.5 fitting the lower hotbox...

  • 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 heat engine fascia total aspect glass 7.21 5.75 12.96 fascination 7.21 ...

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    2. Appliance data and efficiency 2.1 general information. * when converted using conversion kit number 05754m1 (‘fascination’ model only). 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. Installer guide...

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    2.2 efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in bs 7977 - 1 and the result is as below : model efficiency % (gross) landscape, serenity and visia. 51 aspect glass, tranquility and fascination. 45 fascination when converted to lpg. 46 the gross calorific value of th...

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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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    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 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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    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 underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. 3.7.2 the fireplace floor should be reason...

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    The surface of the hearth must be sufficiently flat to enable the bottom of the fascia and the bottom front cover to be aligned horizontally. Any excessive unevenness (uneven tiles, cotswold stone, etc.) should be rectified. The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets. 3.9 firep...

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    Installer guide figure 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (fascia may differ from that shown and is subject to manufacturing tolerances) key description model fascination landscape & serenity visia tranquility & aspect glass a appliance height (mm) 599 607 640 612 b appliance width (mm) 520 976 ...

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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 surround and hearth as shown in figure 4 and complying with bs1251 after removal of the fireback and suf...

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    3.10.1.1 ‘hole-in-the-wall’ installations. It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in figure 4. If 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 floor level is at least 85mm. Where there is no...

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    3.10.3 precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. A precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to bs1289 or bs en 1806 with dimensions as in figure 7. Bs en 1806 and bs1289 recommend that there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster becaus...

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    3.11 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. 175mm diamet...

  • Page 19: 4. Pack Contents

    4. Pack contents 1 burner & hotbox unit. 1 nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe. 1 inlet ‘t’ connector. 1 flue restrictor. 2 screws (for flue restrictor). 2 fireback spacing brackets. 2 screws (for fireback spacing brackets). 1 ceramic fuel effect pack (not shown). 2 small “u” seals for hotbox side flange...

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    Installer guide figure 8. Pack contents © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 20

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    Installer guide figure 8. Pack contents continued © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 21.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 6. Ignition Check

    6. 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 ignition position. A 'click' will be heard as the integral piezo operat...

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    8. Preparing appliance for installation 1. Detach the spillage plate from the hotbox by removing the four screws (see figure 10). 2. Remove the protective film (where fitted) from the spillage plate. Place the spillage plate in a safe place away from the work area. 3. Remove the six screws from the ...

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    10. Fit the two “u” section seals to the bottom edges of the hotbox side flanges (see figure 13). 11. It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convection box. 12. For concealed connection only: pierce the grommet to allow the pipe to ...

  • Page 26: 9. Hotbox Installation

    15. 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 hotbox. Cut a 485mm length of foam seal. Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring. Remove the protective backing from the foam seal...

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    9.2 method 2 - cable retention and floor fixing. 1. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back or 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...

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    7. Place the hotbox fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround. 8. Drill a hole into the fireplace floor through each of the two holes in the base of the hotbox using a suitably sized masonry drill for the fibre / wooden plugs supplied (see figure...

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    9.3 sealing floor front - all installations. Using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the bottom of the hotbox to the fireplace and hearth floor (see figure 23). Make sure that the whole length of the front edge of the hotbox is fully sealed. 10. Burner & supply pipe installation 10.1 fitting the...

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    10.3 preliminary burner checks. Some burner operations can be checked at this stage. Checking now will mean that less disassembly will be required if any problems are found. A full check should still be made, however, after final installation. 10.3.1 lighting the fire. If closed , open the isolating...

  • Page 31: 12. Full Operating Checks

    10.5 fitting the lower hotbox baffle to the ‘fascination’model. The lower hotbox baffle is supplied for use when fitting the ‘fascination’ model into elevated builders openings or ‘hole in the wall’ installations. 1. Locate the baffle as in figure 26. 2. Secure the baffle using the screw supplied. 1...

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    12.1.2 operating the burner. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to ‘high’ (depress the knob slightly to get past the pilot ignition position). The main burner should now light. Depress the control knob slightly to release from the ‘high’ position and turn back (clockwise) to ‘low’. While turning, ...

  • Page 33: 13. Fascia Installation

    12.3 flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. This pilot unit includes a system that will automatically shut off the gas supply if the pilot flame goes out or if there is insufficient oxygen due to spillage or poor ventilation. Check that the system operates properly as follows: - light the...

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    Tapping screws supplied (see figure 30). 5. Tighten the two screws in the top of the fascia. 6. Where fitted, remove the protective film from the fascia trims. 13.2 fitting the visia fascia. 1. Supplied with the fire are two fascia securing brackets and two machine screws. Secure the brackets to the...

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    13.3 fitting the trims to the fascination fascia. 1. Remove any protective film from the fascia. 2. Lay the fascia frame on a flat surface with its front facing up. 3. The fascia decorative trim is made up of four sections. A bottom and top section of equal length and two shorter sections of equal l...

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    13.4 fitting the glass panel to the ‘fascination’, ‘tranquility’ and ‘aspect glass’ fascia (see figure 36). 1. Supplied with the trim pack are four cylindrical spacers and four screws to secure them in place. On the ‘fascination’ model the spacers also secure the fascia trims in place. Place the spa...

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    13.5 fitting the tranquility and aspect glass fascia. 1. Remove any protective film from the fascia. 2. Carefully lift the fascia. Place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the four retaining plates at the back of the fascia are directly above the four retaining brackets of the ho...

  • Page 38: 14. Final Review

    14. 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. The fire should be ‘off’ and allowed to cool completely before cleaning. Metal...

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    Will disappear after a short period of use. 10. Inform the customer that the serial number for the appliance is located on the information label located behind the lower cover and attached underneath the burner module. 11. Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer. 15. Servicing & par...

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    15.1 to remove the fascia. (aspect glass, tranquility and fascination models). 1. The fascia is held in place by four retaining plates at the back of the fascia. These slot into four retaining brackets on the hotbox. To remove the fascia, hold the sides of the fascia and lift upward and forward. The...

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    15.2 to remove the burner unit. 1. Remove the fascia as in section 15.1. 2. Remove the ceramic fuel effect pieces. 3. Detach the spillage plate from the hotbox by removing the four screws (see figure 41). Place the spillage plate in a safe place away from the work area. 4. Remove the six screws from...

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    15.3 to remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 15.2). 2. If lying the burner on its back, ensure that the work surface is suitably protected this will avoid damage to the work surface. Detach the pilot pipe from the pilot unit. 3. Detach the thermocouple from the gas valve. 4....

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    15.5 to remove the piezo generator. 1. Remove the gas valve as section 15.4. 2. Make sure that the tap is in the off position. 3. Remove the circlip holding the piezo unit to the tap. Remove the piezo unit. 4. Replace in the reverse order. 15.6 to grease the control tap. 1. Detach the tap and remove...

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    15.8 to remove the main burner injector. (see figure 47). 1. Remove the burner (see section 15.7). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (see figure 47) 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner. 4. Refit in the reverse order. 15.9 to remove the appliance from the fireplace. 1. Remove the burner unit (s...

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    Owner guide owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 56 to 59 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 45.

  • Page 46: List of Contents

    List of contents section page safety 47 appliance dimensions 49 gas consumption 50 operating your fire 51 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 51 to gain access to the control knob. 51 to light the fire. 52 glass bowing. 51 lighting with a taper (for models that do not have gla...

  • 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...

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    Coverings (e.G. Embossed vinyl, etc.) which have a raised pattern are easily affected by heat. They may, therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind whenever you are considering redecorating. Do provide a minimum side clearance as detailed in f...

  • Page 49: Appliance Dimensions

    Appliance dimensions owner guide figure 2. Appliance dimensions and clearances (fascia may differ from that shown and is subject to manufacuring tolerances) key description model fascination landscape & serenity visia tranquility & aspect glass a appliance height (mm) 599 607 640 612 b appliance wid...

  • Page 50: Gas Consumption

    Gas consumption model 958 when fitted with landscape, serenity and visia fascia. Has a maximum natural gas input of 5.1kw (gross) has a maximum natural gas output of 2.6kw has a minimum natural gas input of 3.2kw (gross) has a minimum natural gas output of 1.63kw model 958 when fitted with aspect gl...

  • Page 51: 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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    Landscape, serenity and visia models. To gain access to the control knob lower the bottom front cover. To do this, gently push the top of the front cover with the fingertips. The magnetic catch will release the front cover (see figure 4). To light the fire. Depress the control knob (see figure 5) an...

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    Note: i) if the flames go out while setting the control, repeat the full lighting procedure. If the flames repeatedly go out have the fire serviced. Ii) when first turned on the flames will appear predominantly blue. The fuel effect will take time to warm up. Although some glow will be seen after ap...

  • Page 54: 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 the fire off and wait for it to cool completely. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin. If any ...

  • Page 55: Fuel Bed Refitting

    Burner. Remove any deposits of soot or other foreign matter from the solid areas of the burner with a dry soft brush. Be careful not to brush any particles into the open holes. Remove any particles from the holes with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment. Do not poke wire, etc. Into ...

  • Page 56: Warranty And Service

    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. When fitting replacement parts it is important that only approved parts are used for...

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

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    Page 58 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. 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 59 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other........................ D d m m y y date of installation fascia name (block capitals) fascia code - can be found close to the information label (block capitals) model 9 5 8 serial number (can be found on the in...

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