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Valor Heartbeat Oxysafe 2 339 Installer And Owner Manual

Manual is about: LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE

Summary of Heartbeat Oxysafe 2 339

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    © gdc group ltd. 2012 600b687/15 model 339 heartbeat oxysafe 2 live fuel effect gas fire (gc no. 32-032-29) 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...

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    Gdc group limited 2012. 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, mechanic...

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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 installer guide © gdc group ltd. 2012 installer guide for owner guide see pages 31 to 43.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents section heading page installer guide 4 - 30 owner guide 31 - 43 1 image 6 2 safety 7 3 list of accessories 7 4 appliance data and efficiency 8 4.1 appliance data. 8 4.2 efficiency. 8 5 general installation requirements 9 5.1 regulations, standards and law. 9 5.2 ventilation. 10 5.3 the atmo...

  • Page 6: Contents (Continued)

    Contents (continued) section heading page 8 control and pressure checks 22 8.1 check control settings. 22 8.2 flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. 22 8.3 check burner pressure. 23 9. Spillage check 23 10 fitting the fascia 24 11 final review 25 12 servicing and parts replacement 26 12.1...

  • Page 7: 2.  Safety

    2. Safety installer before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling: - the approximate lifting weight of this appliance is 15.5 kg. - one person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is considered...

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    4. Appliance data and efficiency 4.1 appliance data. 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 on the inner face of the back panel at the lower left hand side. It is visible when the fascia i...

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    The conversion of net efficiency to gross was achieved by multiplying the net efficiency by the following conversion factor from table e3 of sap 2005, rounding down to the nearest whole number. 5. General installation requirements 5.1 regulations, standards and law. The installation must be in accor...

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    - in england and wales, the current edition of the building regulations issued by the department of the environment and the welsh office. - in scotland, the current edition of the building standards (scotland) regulations issued by the scottish executive. - in northern ireland, the current edition o...

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    5.5 chimney preparation. 5.5.1 if the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney that was previously used for solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should be inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages. 5.5.2 any chimney dampers or restrictors shoul...

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    5.7 fireplace clearances. 5.7.1 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 100mm at either side (see figure 2). A clearance of 100mm should b...

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    5.8 the flue spigot. 5.8.1 the flue spigot and any spigot extension must be capable of passing through the closure plate by at least 15mm with a minimum clearance of 50mm between its open end and the nearest obstruction. There must also be a minimum clearance of 165mm between the back of the closure...

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    5.9. The hearth. The appliance must be mounted on a non-combustible hearth except when the conditions in section 5.10.3 are met (n.B. Conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The hearth must be at least 680mm wide x 300mm deep. The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick. ...

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    The fireplace opening must be within the following dimensions: 1 the total height of the closure plate is 660mm and will accommodate a maximum opening height of 650mm (this allows a 10mm overhang). Heights above 623mm (inclusive of sealing tape) will leave the sealing tape and closure plate visible ...

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    5.10.4 metal flue box. The appliance can be installed to a metal flue box conforming to bs715 with a minimum internal depth of 200mm. Incombustible mineral wool insulation of not less than 50mm thickness must be applied to the top surface of the firebox and it must stand on a non combustible hearth....

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    Safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere. Where the appliance is connected to an unlined brick chimney it is generally unnecessary for the chimney pot to be replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a diameter smaller than 170mm. 6. Pre-installation preparation 6.1 unpacking. T...

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    9. Remove the ceramic coal fuel effect pack from the firebox and keep it safe. 10. Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the piezo electric spark ignition system operates satisfactorily. To initiate the spark, temporarily refit the control knob to the tap spindle. Depress the contr...

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    6.4 fitting the closure plate. (see figure 9). The closure plate has an opening at the bottom for a central gas feed pipe. The gap between the pipe and this opening should be sealed with tape after connection. If a central feed pipe is not required the opening should be completely sealed with tape. ...

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    6.4.2. Wall mounting. (see figure 11). The closure plate must be fitted and sealed to the hearth and fireplace opening using suitable heat resistant material. If necessary cut the closure plate but make sure that it overlaps the fireplace opening sufficiently to allow satisfactory sealing. The botto...

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    Placing the fire in position and marking the wall through the holes in the back panel. Drill and plug the holes using no.10 wall plugs. Place the fire in position and secure with four no.10 x 2in. Woodscrews. 7.3 gas supply connection. 8mm rigid tubing must be used to connect the gas supply to the a...

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    8. Control and pressure checks 8.1 check control settings. 1. If closed, open the isolating valve at the inlet ‘t’ connector. 2. To help in checking the control positions while the fascia is detached, place the control bezel over the gas tap spindle and against the tap bracket. Temporarily secure to...

  • Page 23: 9.  Spillage Check

    8.3 check burner pressure. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 4 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. Check the burner pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point. The test point is on the pipe connecting the gas tap to the...

  • Page 24: 10.  Fitting The Fascia

    6. 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 and recheck for spillage as above. If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the appliance or a connecting room, ...

  • Page 25: 11.  Final Review

    11. Final review - complete the information contained in the warranty and service section of the owner guide (see last pages of the owner guide). - recheck the operation of the fire at all control positions. - visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. - advise...

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    12. Servicing and parts replacement - always turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing (the appliance inlet "t" connector incorporates an isolating valve) and ensure that the appliance is allowed to cool completely. - it is recommended that, at least once a year, the appliance is disco...

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    12.1 cleaning the window and fuel effect (without removing the fascia). Important: before commencing work read the safety notes at the start of section 12. 1. Unscrew and remove the two screws that are under the fascia canopy (see figure 16). 2. Pull the top of the window surround forward (see figur...

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    12.2 to remove the fascia. 1. Remove the control knob by pulling clear of the gas tap spindle. 2. Remove the control bezel by unscrewing two screws. 3. Detach the fascia by removing the screws at the fascia sides. 4. Spring the bottom corners of the fascia outward and pull the bottom of the fascia f...

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    12.7 to grease the control tap. 1. Detach the tap and remove the piezo generator as section 12.6 making sure that the tap is in the ‘off’ position. 2. Remove the two screws from the head of the tap. Remove the niting head and spindle complete with collar and spring. 3. Note the position of the slot ...

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    12.9 to remove the complete burner module, pipes and pilot. 1. Remove the fascia as section 12.2. 2. Remove the ceramic fuel effect as section 12.4. 3. Support the inlet ‘t’ connector to avoid straining the pipework and disconnect the appliance. 4. Detach the gas tap bracket from the right side of t...

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    Page 31 © gdc group ltd. 2012 owner guide owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 40 to 43.

  • Page 32: List Of Contents

    List of contents section page image 33 safety 34 appliance dimensions 36 gas consumption 36 operating your fire 37 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 37 to light the fire. 37 to turn the fire off. 38 cleaning your fire 39 maintenance 39 warranty and service 40 this gas fire i...

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    Image page 33 © gdc group ltd. 2012 owner guide.

  • Page 34: 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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    Do provide a minimum clearance of 100mm between the fascia sides and any corner wall having combustible material or other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the fire (see figure 2). Please bear this in mind if ever you are considering altering the room. Don’t hang clothing, towel...

  • Page 36: Appliance Dimensions

    Appliance dimensions gas consumption has a maximum natural gas input of 5.1kw (gross). Has a maximum natural gas output of 3.6kw. Has a minimum natural gas input of 1.5kw (gross). Has a minimum natural gas output of 0.8kw. Page 36 © gdc group ltd. 2012 owner guide figure 2. Dimensions and clearances...

  • Page 37: 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 that 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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    • the burner settings are: • we recommend that the fire is set at position 4 for the first 10 minutes after lighting to warm up the chimney and so obtain full efficiency quickly. • if operating the appliance for long periods it is beneficial occasionally to change the settings. This will also help t...

  • Page 39: Cleaning Your Fire

    Cleaning your fire to maintain the high performance and quality finish of your valor fires fire, please follow these guidelines: • before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool completely. The fire will retain heat for some time before c...

  • Page 40: 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 gdc service engineer or a gas safe register engineer. Outside of the united kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a cor...

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    When calling the gdc helpline, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- 1. Fire serial number (located on the information label and on the right hand side of the fascia- see figure 4 on page 42). 2. Date of installation 3. Your installer name and address details 4. F...

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    Page 42 © gdc group ltd. 2012 owner guide to be completed by installer: installer details (block capitals) installer name gas safe register or corgi registration number. Company name. Company address company telephone number company fax number figure 4..

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    Page 43 © gdc group ltd. 2012 brand (please tick) valor wonderfire other........................ D d m m y y date of installation fascia name (block capitals) model 3 3 9 serial number (can be found on the right hand side of the fascia - see figure 4) h e a r t b e a t o x y s a f e 2 owner guide a ...

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