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Valor Hamlet Operating & Installation Manual
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Baxi fires division, wood lane, erdington, birmingham b24 9qp tel. 08706 061 064 fax. 0121 373 8181 www.Firesandstoves.Com multifuel stove operating & installation manual please retain these instructions for future reference valor hamlet multifuel stove rev 1 july 2006 afs1283 hamlet.
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2 valor hamlet multifuel stove warning to all multifuel users petroleum coke some of whose brand names are "calco", "petrocoke" or "wonderco" must not be burned in this appliance to use these fuels will invalidate the appliance guarantee if in doubt contact the solid fuel association telephone numbe...
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Section content page safety 4 the principle of the fire 4 check list 5 technical data 6 installation general precautions 7 handling 7 hearth 7 combustible materials 7 air for combustion 7 fitting the flue spigot outlet & hot plate 8 flues & chimneys 8-9 for all appliances 9-11 firebox liner panels &...
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4 valor hamlet multifuel stove safety a fireguard conforming to bs 8423: 2002 should be used in the presence of children and old/or infirm people. If the appliance is used with the fire door open, a spark guard conforming to bs 3248 should be fitted. Do not use aerosol sprays or any other flamma- bl...
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 5 check list 10. Instructions 1 7 part description & visual aid (not to scale) valor hamlet multifuel 2 1 4. Flue spigot 1 5. Hotplate 7. Operating tool 1 8. Rear liners 2 9. Side liners 2 1 1. Grate bars 2. Fuel retainers 3. Throat plate 6. Ashpan 1 11. Stove mitten 1.
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6 valor hamlet multifuel stove technical data room min/max room heater only output (kw) 1.5 - 6 technical data valor hamlet multifuel height (mm) width (mm) depth (mm) height to centre of rear flue depth from back to centre of flue (mm) flue diameter 127 (5”) weight packed (kg) 535 485 390 430 120 6...
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 7 installation general precautions note - all installations must conform to the appropriate building regulations. The building regulations for england and wales 2000 ref approved document j 2002 edition (issued by the dtlr). The building standards (scotland) (consolidati...
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8 valor hamlet multifuel stove installation fitting the flue spigot outlet and hot plate the flue spigot outlet is found packed inside the appliance. The hot plate (blanking plate) is supplied fitted to the top opening and is removed by turning clockwise (as is the flue outlet). Smear a very thin la...
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 9 installation due to the gradual introduction of european chimney standards chimneys will be specified according to their performance designation as defined in bs en 1443 that covers the general requirements for chimneys. The minimum performance designation required for...
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10 valor hamlet multifuel stove installation fig. 2. A typical rear flue layout.
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 11 installation p lan v iew of register plate and clearances for non insulated flues t ypical m etal i nsulated c himney s ystem t o be installed to the chimney manufacturers instructions in compliance with building regulations and bs7566 p ts 1-4 a is minimum clearance ...
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12 valor hamlet multifuel stove installation firebox liner panel & throat plate assembly the valor hamlet multifuel stove uses reflective liners to the sides and back of the firebox. A throat plate sits on top of the side and rear panels. These should come fitted to your fire, if however they are no...
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 13 installation multifuel grate grate the grates in the valor hamlet stove, comprises of a series of reciprocating cast iron grate bars seated on a pivoting "comb". All bars in the grate are iden- tical, but every other bar is turned through 180 degrees, with the ends of...
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14 valor hamlet multifuel stove servicing & maintenance cleaning internal surfaces important - under some circumstances soot can quickly build up on the throat plate and adjacent areas. The throat plate should be removed and checked monthly, and any debris stripped off. Similarly, clean the upper su...
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 15 servicing & maintenance annual maintenance it is important that your fire is regularly serviced in accordance with these instructions. This should be carried out at least annually by a qualified person and should consist of the following. Remove the firebricks lining ...
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16 valor hamlet multifuel stove servicing & maintenance fire door glass in the event of the door glass being broken it can easily be replaced. This should be done when the appliance is cold and unlit: •the door(s) should be lifted off the hinges so that the below operations can be carried out on a w...
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 17 servicing & maintenance door adjustment once the appliance has been under fire for a period of time the fire door may appear to have moved out of alignment with relation to the door aperture. This is quite normal and due to the settling of the casing. The fire door ca...
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18 valor hamlet multifuel stove operating instructions fuel types wood- any type of wood is suitable provided it is well seasoned and has a moisture content below 20%. This usually implies that the timber has been suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate for at least nine months in the case of...
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 19 operating instructions lighting the fire prior to lighting the fire for the first time check with the installer that: •installation and all building work is complete. •the chimney is sound and has been swept and is free from obstruction. •adequate provision for combus...
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20 valor hamlet multifuel stove operating instructions air inlet controls the valor hamlet multifuel stove has two air inlets: •the primary air inlet providing under draught to the base of the fire chamber through the controls on the fire doors of the stove. •the air wash system (so called because i...
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 21 operating instructions de-ashing (riddle) it is necessary to maintain an ash layer on the upper surface of the grate bars, in order to protect them so de-ashing should cease as soon as the first red embers drop into the ash pan. Further de-ash- ing will cause heat bui...
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22 valor hamlet multifuel stove operating instructions over-firing do not over fire your appliance. Using flammable liquids or too much wood or firing the fire at maximum for prolonged periods may result in over-firing. If the chimney connector or casing glows red it is being over-fired. If this occ...
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 23 spare parts list 1. Fuel retaining bar afs1192 afs1019 afs001 afs010 afs008 afs058 afs009 2. Throat plate 3. Grate bar 4. Hot plate 5. Operating tool 6. Ashpan 7. Flue spigot part description visual aid (not to scale) valor hamlet part no..
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24 valor hamlet multifuel stove spare parts list part description visual aid (not to scale) valor hamlet part no. 8. Liner set afs1156 9. Side liner afs1058 10. Back liner set afs1157 11. Glass replacement kit complete with gasket afs1278 12. Glass clips afs1010 13. Hinge kit comprises 2 hinges & 6 ...
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Valor hamlet multifuel stove 25 spare parts list 15. Fire door rope kit complete with door rope glue. Afs1021 l/h afs1281 r/h afs1282 afs1284 16. Main door assembly complete with handle,glass, gaskets,clips and seal. 18. Fire door locking assembly part description visual aid (not to scale) 17. Repla...
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26 valor hamlet multifuel stove guarantee your valor hamlet stove carries a guarantee against defects of manufacture and faulty workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This does not apply to items which would be subject to fair wear or tear. Firebox liner panels, throat plate...
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Should you have any questions about your valor hamlet multifuel stove that is not covered in this manual please contact your valor retailer. Please keep all repair receipts safely. Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits as they will complete the service record chart. Va...
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Final factory check list bk053 quality finish parts flue outlet hot plate fuel retainer bars x2 grate bars firebox linings throat plate air wash door catch ash pan operating tool operating instructions model.................................. Serial no............................. I’ve checked it and...