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Valor Fires Artura 958 Installer And Owner Manual

Manual is about: INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE

Summary of Artura 958

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    5131883/02 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Model 958 inset live fuel effect gas fire fitted with an artura fascia (gc no. 32-032-89) we trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required...

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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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    Page 4 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009 . Installer guide for owner guide see pages 35 to 47 installer guide.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents section heading page installer guide 4 - 34 owner guide 35 - 47 1. Safety and unpacking 7 2. Appliance data and efficiency 8 2.1 general information. 8 2.2 efficiency. 8 3. General installation requirements 9 3.1 regulations, standards and law. 9 3.2 ventilation requirements. 10 3.3 the atm...

  • Page 6: Contents (Continued)

    Contents (continued) section heading page 10. Burner & supply pipe installation 25 10.1 fitting the burner. 25 10.2 supply pipe installation. 25 10.3 preliminary burner checks. 25 10.3.1 lighting the fire. 26 10.3.2 operating the burner. 26 10.4 check inlet pressure. 26 11. Fascia installation 27 12...

  • 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 lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: heat engine casting fascia total 6.80 3.84 3.00 13.64 one person should be sufficient to ...

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    2. Appliance data and efficiency 2.1 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 plate at the base of the fire. This can be seen by lifting the bottom front co...

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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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    3.7 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 reasonably flat to ensure that the hotbox can be installed without it rocking and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom front o...

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    3.9 fireplace clearances. 3.9.1 the minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is shown below: • for a shelf up to 150mm deep minimum height = 750mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm minimum height = 750mm + 12.5mm...

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    Page 13 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Installer guide figure 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (fascia may differ from that shown and is subject to manufacturing tolerances) key description dimension (mm) a appliance height 702 b appliance width 594 c appliance depth into room 100 d minimum...

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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. The current versions of bs1289 and bs en 1806 recommend that there should be an air space or insulation between the flue block...

  • Page 17: 4. Pack Contents

    2. The flue must conform to bs 5440: part 1 in design and installation. The flue, measured from the bottom of the fireplace opening to the bottom of the terminal, shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height. When calculated in accordance with bs 5440: part 1 annex a, the minimum equivalent h...

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    Page 18 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009 . Installer guide figure 8. Pack contents.

  • Page 19: 5. Fireplace Check

    5. Fireplace check 5.1 soundness for appliance attachment. A primary method of retaining the appliance is provided. This involves using concealed tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing to the fireplace floor. This method is detailed in section 9 of t...

  • Page 20: 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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    Check again. The restrictor is packed loose with the appliance and is fixed with two screws (see figure 11). 7. Supplied with the fire are a short and long length of self adhesive foam seal. Take the short length, peal off the adhesive backing and stick it to the underside of the hotbox (see figure ...

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    10. The long length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire will need to be fitted to the outer rear edges of the side and top pieces of the spacer frame. Ensure that there is no gap between the foam seals where they meet at the top flange (see figure 15). 11. The spillage plate is supplie...

  • Page 23: 9. Hotbox Installation

    9. Hotbox installation 9.1 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...

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    Bottom of the hotbox back panel (see figure 20) (for precast or clay block flue systems return the cables through the slotted holes in the side of the hotbox) . 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 t...

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    14. Feed the free length of the cables into the gap between the inner and outer back panels so that they are available to allow easy removal and refitting of the appliance during subsequent service calls. Do not cut off the free lengths of cable. On precast flue installations feed the cables into th...

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    10.3.1 lighting the fire. If closed , open the isolating ‘t’ connector valve. Depress the control knob and slowly rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position. A ‘click’ will be heard as the integral piezo operates. A spark should be seen between the electrode and pilot tip. Turn the contr...

  • Page 27: 11. Fascia Installation

    11. Fascia installation before fitting the fascia, complete the information in the warranty and service section of the owner guide (see last pages of the owner guide). 1. Unpack the fascia. Carefully lift the fascia. Place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the four retaining pla...

  • Page 28: 13. Full Operating Checks

    13. Full operating checks 13.1 check the control settings. 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 could set off smoke alarms in the vicinity. These vapours are quite norma...

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    8 point 6) remove the restrictor, reseal the appliance and retest. If smoke is still not drawn into the appliance disconnect the appliance and seek expert advice. 5. If the above test is satisfactory open all internal connecting doors, hatches, etc. In the room. Keep all doors and windows that open ...

  • Page 30: 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. Fasci...

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    15. 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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    3. 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 fascia should lift clear of the hotbox. Do not lift too high before pulling cl...

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    6. Detach the electrode lead from the base of the electrode. 7. Remove the control knob by pulling forward. 8. Remove the gas valve spindle extension by removing the screw that secures it to the gas valve spindle. 9. Remove the thermocouple by unscrewing the thermocouple nut at the gas valve. 10. Re...

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    15.7 to replace the burner. (see figure 32). 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 15.2). 2. Support the elbow injector and unscrew the injector nut. 3. Remove the two screws from the burner clamping plate (see figure 32). 4. Lift the right hand side of the burner, slide it to the right and lift cl...

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    Page 35 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Owner guide owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 44 to 47.

  • Page 36: List of Contents

    List of contents section page safety 37 gas consumption 38 appliance dimensions 39 operating your fire 40 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 40 to light the fire. 40 lighting with a taper. 42 to turn off. 42 cleaning your fire 42 fascia parts. 42 ceramic fuel effect. 42 burne...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Gas Consumption

    Automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if, for any reason, the flames go 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 b...

  • Page 39: Appliance Dimensions

    Appliance dimensions page 39 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Owner guide figure 2. Appliance dimensions and clearances (fascia may differ from that shown and is subject to manufacturing tolerances) key description dimension (mm) a appliance height 702 b appliance width 594 c appliance depth into r...

  • Page 40: 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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    Depress the control knob and turn slowly anticlockwise towards the pilot/ign position (see figure 4). A spark should be generated at the pilot while turning. The spark should ignite the pilot. The pilot flame can be seen at the left side of the fuel effect. Keep the button at the pilot/ign position ...

  • Page 42: Cleaning Your Fire

    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. Insert the taper or spill into the gap in the fuel effect at the left hand side. Depress the control knob, turn it to pilot/ign to turn off. To turn the main ...

  • Page 43: Fuel Bed Refitting

    Cleaning should be carried out in a well ventilated area or in the open air by gently brushing with the pieces held away from your face so that you avoid inhaling the dust. We do not recommend the use of a normal domestic vacuum cleaner which may blow dust back into the air. We suggest that you remo...

  • Page 44: 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 6 on page 47)*. 2. Date of installation* 3. Your installer name and address details* 4. Fire make and model number* 5....

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    Page 46 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009 . 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 47 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Figure 6. Brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other........................ D d m m y y date of installation fascia code - can be found close to the information label (block capitals) model 9 5 8 serial number (can be found on the information label - s...

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