Valor Fires 942 Installer And Owner Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 60

Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

5122721/03

Model 942

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Incorporating the VALOR FIRES

CONTROL

Fitted with one of the following fascia.

Dream, Heritage

Opulent

(GC No. 32-032-70)

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 Technical Helpline

will

be pleased to help.
Telephone

0844 8711 565

(National

call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
Telephone

0044 844 8711 565.

INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner

INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE

Summary of Contents for 942

Page 1: ...his guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed operated and maintained satisfactorily However if further information is required our Valor Fires Technical Helpline will be...

Page 2: ...owing address The Company Secretary Baxi Heating UK Limited The Wyvern Business Park Stanier Way Derby DE21 6BF Warning Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be...

Page 3: ...ed by the British Standards Institute The Highest Standards Valor Fires is a member of SBGI and HHIC Heating and Hot water Industry Council that work to ensure high standards of safety quality and per...

Page 4: ...Page 4 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2009 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 47 TO 59...

Page 5: ...ion options 14 3 11 Flues 16 3 12 Propane fires 17 4 PACK CONTENTS 18 5 FIREPLACE CHECK 21 5 1 Soundness for appliance attachment 21 5 2 Fireplace flue pull 21 6 IGNITION CHECK 22 7 GAS SUPPLY CONNECT...

Page 6: ...MENT 39 17 1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner 40 17 2 To remove the ignition microswitch 40 17 3 To remove the gas shut off microswitch 40 17 4 To remove the fascia 41 17 5 To replace the c...

Page 7: ...assistance if required This product uses fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres RCF which are man made vitreous silicate fibres Excessive exposure to the...

Page 8: ...test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by Advantica Certification services 0087 The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government s Standard Assessment Procedure SAP for e...

Page 9: ...nts for metal chimneys BS 715 Specification for metal flue boxes for gas fired appliances not exceeding 20kW BS EN 1858 Chimneys Components Concrete flue blocks BS EN 1806 Chimneys Clay ceramic flue b...

Page 10: ...mstances should the A S D be altered or bypassed in any way Only a genuine manufacturer s replacement part should be fitted The individual A S D components are not replaceable 3 4 Fireguard requiremen...

Page 11: ...mplate to mark the area for combustible cladding removal and that this area is increased by at least 2mm all round 3 7 5 If the fireplace opening is greater than the acceptable dimensions given in thi...

Page 12: ...12 5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm See Figure 2 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...

Page 13: ...ufacturing tolerances Key Description Model Opulent Dream Heritage A Appliance height mm 606 620 638 B Appliance width mm 518 560 515 C Appliance depth into room mm 85 88 51 D Minimum mandatory cleara...

Page 14: ...round and hearth as shown in figure 4 and complying with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback for a debris catchment space The required fireplace hearth deb...

Page 15: ...le separator shall be used The hearth detailed in section 3 8 meets the requirements for a tactile separator If this is not used then a 672mm long fender kerb horizontal bar or other barrier being fix...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...ietary terminals must comply with BS 715 or BS 1289 Any terminal or termination must be positioned in accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 to ensure that the products of combustion can be safely dispersed i...

Page 18: ...Screws For flue restrictor 2 No 8 x 3 8 Screws For rear ceramic wall support bracket 2 Washers For fascia hanging 2 M4 x 25 machine screws For fascia securing 2 M4 x 10mm countersunk screws for slider...

Page 19: ...Page 19 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2009 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 8 Pack contents...

Page 20: ...contains 1 Fascia 1 Firefront casting 1 Bottom front cover casting 1 Slider control unit Section 2 Dream model Fascia pack contains 1 Fascia 1 Firefront casting 1 Bottom front cover casting Section 2...

Page 21: ...cement If method 2 is chosen make sure that the areas at the back and towards the centre of the fireplace floor are sound enough to take the eyebolts and screws If these areas have deteriorated due t...

Page 22: ...in to the pilot tip See figure 10 Dream model Attach the slider knob assembly to the slider using two M4 x 7mm screws supplied See figure 11 Press down the control knob as far as it will go This shoul...

Page 23: ...side the fireplace is required then before the appliance is fitted into the fireplace it will be necessary to extend the supply line so that it will project through the hole in the back of the hotbox...

Page 24: ...ierce the grommet unless the supply pipe is to pass through it 5 This appliance is supplied with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught is excessive The restrictor must NOT be fitted where a...

Page 25: ...foam seal and fit this to the rear of the top flange See figure 15 Cut two 580mm lengths Fit these to the rear outer edges of the side flanges Ensure that there is no gap between the foam seals where...

Page 26: ...tion in the fireplace 8 Fit a woodscrew through each hole in the hotbox flanges and tighten to seal the box to the fireplace surround 9 2 Method 2 Cable retention and floor fixing 1 Make sure that the...

Page 27: ...llage plate Insert one end of each cable one cable each side from the back through the lower of the two holes and return the end through the upper of the holes See figure 19 Give the cables a pull so...

Page 28: ...ably sized masonry drill for the fibre plugs supplied See figure 21 9 Insert a fibre plug into each hole Use the fibre plugs supplied with this appliance Never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre p...

Page 29: ...hen automatically realign itself Pull each cable taut again and push the cable retainers back against the back panel Again tighten the screws in the retainers and apply tension to the cables by turnin...

Page 30: ...nition circuit and simultaneously open the gas tap allowing the gas to flow to the pilot Wait a few seconds while the air is purged The electronically generated sparks should light the pilot The pilot...

Page 31: ...th a suitable leak detection fluid When the above checks from section 10 2 and 10 3 have been completed close the isolating valve on the inlet T connector 11 CERAMIC WALLS INSTALLATION 1 Fit the ceram...

Page 32: ...r control and secure through the upper hole with 1 off countersunk M4 x 10mm screw supplied Step 4 Secure the bottom of the slider control using 1 off countersunk M4 x 10mm screw supplied Step 5 Suppl...

Page 33: ...ce so that the two retaining plates at the back of the fascia are directly above the two upper retaining brackets at the top of the hotbox Lower the fascia making sure that the retaining plates locate...

Page 34: ...ont flanges of the burner To do this place the baffle against the front flanges of the burner and lower into position The return edges on the rear of the baffle should slot over the front flanges of t...

Page 35: ...ront casting 15 FULL OPERATING CHECKS 15 1 Check the Control Settings The control position markings on the fascia are shown in figure 36 Please note When first turned on from cold the flames will appe...

Page 36: ...ic fuel effect may make some crackling noises This is quite normal 15 2 Check for spillage 1 Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance 2 Light the appliance and set the slide co...

Page 37: ...ance Set the slide control to the maximum burning position and leave for one minute 2 Set the control to the low burning position Isolate the gas supply at the inlet T connector The pilot and main bur...

Page 38: ...t any replacements must only be the authorised spares Warn that ignoring this advice could cause incomplete clearance of the products of combustion with consequent health hazards 6 Advise the customer...

Page 39: ...mmend that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag clearly labelled as RCF waste RCF waste is classed as a stable non reactive hazardous waste and may be...

Page 40: ...ulation pad by removing two screws 4 Replace in the reverse order Check that the microswitch operates correctly by fully closing it and observing that there are sparks at the pilot electrode 17 3 To r...

Page 41: ...e two screws and washers securing the bottom of the fascia to the sides of the hotbox See figure 42 4 Carefully lift the fascia unit upward to clear the upper retaining brackets on the hotbox See figu...

Page 42: ...oving two screws See figure 44 4 Replace in the reverse order 17 7 To remove the burner unit 1 Remove the bottom front and fire front castings and the fascia See section 17 4 2 Remove the loose cerami...

Page 43: ...t terminals 8 Replace the generator 9 Refit in the reverse order 17 9 To remove the thermocouple interrupter block See figure 40 1 Remove the burner unit See section 17 7 2 Detach the thermocouple fro...

Page 44: ...ce is suitably protected This will avoid damage to the work surface Turn the burner unit upside down Detach the thermocouple and interrupter block from the tap See section 17 9 points 2 4 3 Detach the...

Page 45: ...er securing the control pivot bracket to the controller at the front Support the pivot bracket while removing the nut to prevent possible damage to the microswitch 6 Remove the hexagonal bolt securing...

Page 46: ...fire retention is as method 1 See section 9 1 of installation instructions remove the screws If the fire retention is as method 2 See section 9 2 of installation instructions slacken the hexagonal adj...

Page 47: ...Page 47 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2009 OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 56 TO 59...

Page 48: ...r 54 CERAMIC FUEL BED REFITTING 55 MAINTENANCE 55 Battery replacement 55 Regular maintenance 55 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 56 This gas fire is designed to meet the most stringent quality performance and saf...

Page 49: ...n in figure 1 above the hearth to any shelf made of wood or other combustible material For a shelf up to 150mm deep Minimum height 760mm For a shelf deeper than 150mm 760mm 12 5mm for every 25mm depth...

Page 50: ...igure 2 Please bear this in mind if ever you are considering altering the room Don t hang clothing towels or any other fabrics over the fire Don t add any extra fuel effect pieces above the number sta...

Page 51: ...t to manufacturing tolerances Key Description Model Opulent Dream Heritage A Appliance height mm 606 620 638 B Appliance width mm 518 560 515 C Appliance depth into room mm 85 88 51 D Minimum mandator...

Page 52: ...figure 3 1 Slide the control button to the bottom ignition position marked on Dream model or on Opulent and Heritage models In this position the electronic ignition system should cause a series of sp...

Page 53: ...m potential if the flue is primed during the first 20 30 minutes of operation To do this simply slide the control button to its highest setting This will also burn off any carbon deposits that may hav...

Page 54: ...ese articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum Light coatings of soot will usually be burnt off during the normal operation of the fire Should any soot accumulation become excess...

Page 55: ...Regular maintenance In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency it is essential that the opening at the back of the fire and the flue are kept clear of a...

Page 56: ...promise to you If you experience a fault with your new fire we aim to provide a safe and high quality repair service supported by our dedicated national network of highly skilled engineers If your ins...

Page 57: ...lacement of the complete unit providing the failure is related to a manufacturing fault that cannot be repaired or is uneconomic to repair What this warranty does not cover Repairs to fires which have...

Page 58: ...axi 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 Fa...

Page 59: ...apitals Fascia code Can be found on information label Block Capitals Serial number Can be found on information label See figure 6 Figure 6 Information label location Model 9 4 2 OWNER GUIDE A LABEL CO...

Page 60: ...Baxi Heating U K Limited 2009...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 942

Reviews:

Related manuals for 942

Brands by name

Popular brands

Valor Fires 942, Installer And Owner Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for 942

Reviews:

Related manuals for 942

Brands by name

Popular brands