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Valor Homeflame Classica Installation And Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Model 961 Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Summary of Homeflame Classica

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    Model 961 inset live fuel effect gas fire incorporating the valor fires control. Fitted with one of the following fascia homeflame dream homeflame masquerade homeflame excelsior homeflame harmony homeflame petrus homeflame classica (g.C. Number 32-032-88) 5136211/04 installation and owner guide © gd...

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    Gdc group ltd. 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, mechanical, recor...

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    Safety first. Valor fires are ce approved and designed to meet the appropriate british standards and safety marks. Quality and excellence. All valor fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufactured under a bs en iso 9001 quality system accepted by the br...

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    Installer guide page 4 © gdc group ltd. 2012 installer guide for owner guide see pages 47 to 63.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Installer guide page 5 contents section heading page installer guide 4 - 46 owner guide 47 - 63 1. Safety and unpacking 7 2. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 8 2.1 general information. 8 2.2 efficiency. 8 2.3 nox 8 3. General installation requirements 9 3.1 regulations, standards and law. 9 3.2 ve...

  • Page 6: Contents (Continued)

    Installer guide page 6 contents (continued) section heading page 10. Burner and supply pipe installation 28 10.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 28 10.2 preliminary burner checks. 28 10.3 inlet pressure check. 29 11. Fitting the ceramic fuel effect 29 12. Fitting the window frame assembly 30 13...

  • Page 7: 1. Safety And Unpacking

    Installer guide page 7 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: model heat engine firefront combined weight dream/masquerade/exc...

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    2. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 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 the base of the fire underneath the burner module. 2.2 efficiency. The effi...

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    Installer guide page 9 2.3 nox the 'weighted' result for this appliance equates to nox class 2. 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...

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    Installer guide page 10 - in the republic of ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent person and also conform to the relevant parts of: a) the current edition of is 813 “domestic gas installations” b) all relevant national and local rules in force. Where no specific instructions a...

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    Installer guide page 11 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 fireplac...

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    Installer guide page 12 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 detailed below. For dream, masquerade, excelsior, classica and homeflame harmony models - • for a shelf up ...

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    Installer guide page 13 3.9.2 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 shown in figure 4. A 10mm access clearance from a non-combustible su...

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    Installer guide page 14 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 5 and complying with bs1251 after removal...

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    Installer guide page 15 3.10.1.1 ‘hole-in-the-wall’ installations. - it is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.8. - homeflame dream/masquerade/excelsior/classica firefront if a reduced depth hearth is fitted, the fire must be installed so that the distance from the base of ...

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    Installer guide page 16 3.10.3 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 bs en 1858 with dimensions as in figure 8. Bs 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insulation between t...

  • Page 17: 4. Pack Contents

    Installer guide page 17 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, ...

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    Installer guide page 18 4 tapping screws for fascia hood (dream, masquerade, excelsior only). 1 firefront casting baffle (dream, masquerade, excelsior only). 1 slider control position label. 1 upper louvre assembly (homeflame petrus only). 1 hood dream only). © gdc group ltd. 2012 figure 9. Pack con...

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    Installer guide page 19 section 2 - “homeflame dream, masquerade, excelsior, classica” fascia pack contains: 1 fascia and firefront casting. Section 2 - “homeflame harmony” fascia pack contains: 1 fascia. Section 2 - “homeflame petrus” fascia pack contains: 1 fascia and firefront casting. Carefully ...

  • Page 20: 5. Fireplace Check

    Installer guide page 20 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 ...

  • Page 21: 6. Ignition Check

    Installer guide page 21 6. Ignition check before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic ignition system performs satisfactorily. Fit the battery to the ignition block located below the burner tray at the left side (see figure 10). The positive terminal (+) is to the bottom a...

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    Installer guide page 22 8. Preparing appliance for installation important before continuing with the installation of this gas fire the aeration setting on the burner must be checked. The aeration is factory set and should not require adjustment. See section 16.1 (servicing and parts replacement). 1....

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    Installer guide page 23 4. Fit the two “u” section seals to the bottom edges of the convection box side flanges (see figure 14). 5. It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convection box. 6. For concealed connection only: pierce the ...

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    Installer guide page 24 9. 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 convector box. Cut a 485mm length of foam seal. Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring. Remove the protect...

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    Installer guide page 25 4. Remove the convection box. Drill four holes in the fireplace front surround at the marked positions using a suitably sized masonry drill for the fibre / wooden plugs supplied. 5. Insert a fibre / wooden plug into each hole. 6. Place the convection box back in position in t...

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    Installer guide page 26 6. Thread the cables through the eyebolts. Return the cables through the holes near the bottom of the convection box back panel (see figure 21). 7. Place the convection box fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround. 8. Dri...

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    Installer guide page 27 11. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the back panel. The end of the cable adjuster will pass into the hole. Tighten the screws in the retainers so that they clamp the cables in position. Apply tension to the cables by turning the hexagonal adjust...

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    Installer guide page 28 10. Burner and supply pipe installation 10.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Remove the ‘aeration checking’ reminder label from the top of the burner. 2. Refit the burner unit to the convection box with the two screws removed previously. 3. Connect the supply line to ...

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    Installer guide page 29 10.3 inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 2 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Ensure that the appliance is switched off, then fit a pressure gauge at the test point (see figure 26). 2...

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    Installer guide page 30 12. Fitting the window frame assembly 1. Locate the window mounting frame and window assembly in place. 2. Secure in place using the six screws removed previously. 13. Operating and spillage checks 13.1 checking the control settings. Please note: - when first turned on from c...

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    Installer guide page 31 4. Release the button. The button should automatically spring up to the low heat position. If for any reason the slider control does not spring up, raise the slider to the topmost (off) position and investigate why the slider is not operating correctly. If the flames go out a...

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    Installer guide page 32 5. 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. Recheck for spillage as above. If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the appliance or...

  • Page 33: 14. Fascia Fitting

    Installer guide page 33 14. Fascia fitting before fitting the fascia ensure that the information on the back pages of the owner guide have been completed. 14.1 homeflame dream/masquerade/excelsior/classica models. 14.1.1 fitting the outlet baffle. Locate the outlet baffle and secure in place using t...

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    Installer guide page 34 14.1.3 fitting the slider knob (classica only). 1. Supplied loose with the fire is a slider knob. 2. This needs to be screw fixed into the threaded slider metal shaft. (see figure 32 for the components required). 3. Using the two screws supplied secure the knob in place. If a...

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    Installer guide page 35 14.2 homeflame harmony model. 14.2.1 fitting the fascia. 1. Place the top of the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the fascia are directly above the two retaining brackets on the convector box. Keeping the lower part of...

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    Installer guide page 36 14.3.2 fitting the firefront casting and ash pan. 1. Place the firefront firefront casting and ash pan in place. 14.3.2 fitting the louvre assembly. Please take care when attaching or removing the louvre assembly to avoid marking the fascia surface. 1. Locate the louvre assem...

  • Page 37: 15. Final Review

    Installer guide page 37 15. 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 appliance. P...

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    Installer guide page 38 16. Servicing & parts replacement - always turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing and allow to cool completely. (the appliance inlet ‘t’ connector incorporates an isolating valve). - it is recommended that, at least once a year, the appliance is disconnected ...

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    Installer guide page 39 16.2 to remove the ignition microswitch. See figure 38. 1. Remove the bottom front cover and the fire front casting. 2. Disconnect the leads from the ignition microswitch (the lower of the two microswitches - see figure 38). 3. Detach the microswitch and insulation pad by rem...

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    Installer guide page 40 16.4.2 homeflame harmony model. 1. Carefully lift the fascia upward and forward. 2. Place the fascia in a safe place away from the gas fire. 3. To fit the fascia, place the top of the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of t...

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    Installer guide page 41 16.7 to remove and fit the window mounting frame and window assembly. When servicing the appliance it will be necessary to remove all of the window mounting frame and the window assembly to enable the front coal, ceramic walls and burner to be removed. 1. Remove the fascia as...

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    Installer guide page 42 to fit. 1. Locate the bottom corners of the window assembly. 2. Gently push the window assembly into place and secure with the window clamping brackets. The window clamping brackets have a raised ‘stop’ that will prevent them being rotated too far. 16.9 to remove the fuel eff...

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    Installer guide page 43 6. Remove the two fixing screws that attach the generator unit to the support bracket. The igniter generator can now be removed (see figure 46) 7. Remove the two leads to the switch and remove the spark lead. If necessary, mark them to ensure that they are replaced on to the ...

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    Installer guide page 44 16.14 to remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 16.12). 2. Detach the pilot pipe from the pilot unit. 3. Detach the thermocouple from the interrupter block by unscrewing the thermocouple nut. 4. Detach the electrode lead from the underside of the electr...

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    Installer guide page 45 when refitting the thermocouple and interrupter block, make sure that the microswitch wires are properly secured to give a good electrical contact. 16.16 to remove the gas flow rate controller. (see figure 50). 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 16.12). 2. If lying the bu...

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    Installer guide page 46 16.18 to remove the main burner injector. (see figure 52). 1. Remove the burner (see section 16.17). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (see figure 52). 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner. 4. Refit in the reverse order. 16.19 to remove the appliance from the fireplace. ...

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    Owner guide page 47 © gdc group ltd. 2012 owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 60 to 63.

  • Page 48: List Of Contents

    Owner guide page 48 list of contents section page safety 49 gas consumption 51 appliance dimensions 52 operating your fire 53 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 53 to light the fire. 53 to turn the fire off. 54 lighting with a taper - homeflame dream and petrus models. 54 lig...

  • Page 49: Safety

    Owner guide page 49 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 loca...

  • Page 50

    Owner guide page 50 for dream, maquerade, excelsior, classica and harmony models - • for a shelf up to 150mm deep: minimum height = 700mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm: 700mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm (see figure 1). For homeflame petrus models - • for a shelf up to 150mm deep: min...

  • Page 51: Gas Consumption

    Owner guide page 51 don’t hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire. Don’t add any extra fuel effect pieces above the number stated in the ceramic fuel effect guide. This could cause a safety hazard. The ceramic fuel effect guide should have been attached to, or placed inside this gui...

  • Page 52: Appliance Dimensions

    Owner guide page 52 appliance dimensions © gdc group ltd. 2012 key description model dream, masquerade, excelsior harmony petrus classica a height (mm) 636 631 636 631 b width (mm) 518 546 518 540 c depth into room (mm) 94 64 94 80 d minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting bey...

  • Page 53: Operating Your Fire

    Owner guide page 53 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 independ...

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    Owner guide page 54 3. If low heat is required, release the button. The button will automatically spring up to the low heat position shown in figure 4 (see note i below). If for any reason the slider control does not spring up, raise the slider to the off (o) position (topmost position) and contact ...

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    Owner guide page 55 lighting with a taper - homeflame harmony model. Important: when lighting with a match or taper be very careful not to place naked flames by the plastic / rubber coated leads. 1. In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition spark, the pilot can be lit by a taper or long spill...

  • Page 56: Cleaning Your Fire

    Owner guide page 56 © gdc group ltd. 2012 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 off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool. The fire will retain heat for so...

  • Page 57

    Owner guide figure 8. Window removal © gdc group ltd. 2012 2. Replace in the reverse order. Ceramic fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls. To gain access to the ceramic components the window assembly must be removed as in the previous section. It will not be possible to remove the ceramic ...

  • Page 58: Burner.

    Burner. To gain access to the burner the window assembly and ceramic components must be removed as in the previous sections. Be careful not to damage the front coal as this will be in situ. Remove any deposits of soot or other foreign matter from the surface of the burner with a dry soft brush. Be c...

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Maintenance battery replacement. Homeflame dream and homeflame petrus models. To replace the battery remove the bottom front cover casting. Fit the new battery firmly to the connections on the ignition block (see figure 9). Homeflame harmony model. To replace the battery lift the fascia upward and f...

  • Page 60: 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 approved service engineer or a gas safe register engineer. Outside of the united kingdom servicing can be carried out either...

  • Page 61

    Page 61 when calling the customer helpline, 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 10 on page 63)*. 2. Date of installation*. 3. Your installer name and address details*. 4. Fire m...

  • Page 62

    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 © gdc group ltd. 2012 page 62.

  • Page 63

    Owner guide © gdc group ltd. 2012 page 63 figure 10. Information label location. Brand (please tick) 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 6 1 ser...

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