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Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

Model 953

INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
INCORPORATING THE

VALOR FIRES

CONTROL

Fitted with one of the following fascia.

Alpha, Decadent, Dream,
Elegant, Eternal 

or

Obsession

(GC No. 32-032-72)

INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with owner

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 AND OWNER GUIDE

Summary of Contents for 953

Page 1: ...NSTALLER Please leave this guide with owner We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed operated and maintained satisfactorily However if further informa...

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: ...e 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 performance...

Page 4: ...Page 4 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 42 TO 55 INSTALLER GUIDE...

Page 5: ...and hearth 14 3 10 1 1 Hole in the wall Installations 14 3 10 2 Metal flue box and hearth 15 3 10 3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth 16 3 11 Flues 17 3 12 Propane gas fires 17 4 P...

Page 6: ...he burner 31 15 SPILLAGE AND FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 32 15 1 Check for spillage 32 15 2 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system 32 16 FINAL REVIEW 34 17 SERVICING PARTS REPLACEMENT 35 17 1 C...

Page 7: ...compartment walls containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres RCF which are man made vitreous silicate fibres Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes skin and respiratory tract Con...

Page 8: ...nment s Standard Assessment Procedure SAP for energy rating of dwellings The conversion of net efficiency to gross was achieved by multiplying the net efficiency by the following conversion factor fro...

Page 9: ...ceeding 20kW BS EN 1858 Chimneys Components Concrete flue blocks BS EN 1806 Chimneys Clay ceramic flue blocks BS EN 1856 Part 1 Chimneys Requirements for metal chimneys BS 5440 Part 1 Installation of...

Page 10: ...hould be fitted for the protection of young children the elderly the infirm and pet animals 3 5 Room considerations 3 5 1 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or showe...

Page 11: ...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 this guid...

Page 12: ...750mm 12 5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm See figure 2 3 9 2 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the fascia to a corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surf...

Page 13: ...Appliance dimensions Fascia may differ from that shown and is subject to manufacturing tolerances Dimension Alpha Elegant Dream Eternal Decadent Obsession A 492mm 492mm 518mm 514mm 529mm 530mm B 598mm...

Page 14: ...et and the floor is of a type that is likely to be covered in such a way then the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the finished floor level should be increased to at leas...

Page 15: ...he flue box must conform to those shown in figure 5 The top surface of the metal flue box must be covered with a 50mm layer of mineral wool or equivalent insulation See figure 5 Important Note Where t...

Page 16: ...n The flue blocks must have a minimum width not less than 63mm and a cross sectional area not less than 13 000mm2 Older editions of BS1289 required a cross sectional area of 13 000mm2 The current revi...

Page 17: ...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 c...

Page 18: ...ing the flue restrictor 2 No 8 x 3 8 screws Black for securing the fascia 4 No 8 x 3 8 screws Black for securing the Dream hood 3 No 8 x 3 8 screws Black for securing the Obsession outlet baffle 1 Knu...

Page 19: ...Page 19 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 7 Pack contents Figure 7 Pack contents continued...

Page 20: ...Page 20 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 7 Pack contents continued...

Page 21: ...he fibre plugs and woodscrews If necessary make sound with suitable cement If method 2 is chosen make sure that the areas at the back is sound enough to take the eyebolts If these areas have deteriora...

Page 22: ...ttom front of the appliance The inlet T connector can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction The inlet T connector includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test point...

Page 23: ...m the convector box by removing two screws See figure 10 Lift the burner unit clear 3 It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convect...

Page 24: ...h to take the fibre plugs and woodscrews If necessary make sound with suitable cement 2 Place the convection box centrally in the fireplace in the position in which it is to be permanently installed I...

Page 25: ...e Never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre plugs supplied Screw the eyebolts into the plugs Make sure that the bolts are secure 4 Place the convector box unit close to the fireplace but allow suff...

Page 26: ...ctory fully tighten the cable retainers 11 If the convection box is not correctly aligned release the tension on the cables by slackening the screws and turning the hexagonal adjusters fully anticlock...

Page 27: ...s 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 should then light the main burner at its low...

Page 28: ...r 10 4 Fitting the burner tray trim 1 Fit the burner tray trim over the front rim of the burner tray Push the trim fully down See figure 20 11 FITTING THE FASCIA 1 Slide the control button upwards as...

Page 29: ...only See figure 23 Dream Eternal and Obsession models only 1 Supplied with the fire is a self adhesive control position label Peel the backing from the label and place as in figure 24 12 FITTING THE C...

Page 30: ...efront casting centrally on the hearth in front of the fascia 2 Place the bottom front cover casting in position below the firefront casting 13 3 Fitting the Decadent firefront casting 1 Check that th...

Page 31: ...se 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 wh...

Page 32: ...f the building closed Recheck for spillage as above If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the appliance or a connecting room check that spillage does not occur with the fan operating an...

Page 33: ...es not operate within this time limit do not allow the appliance to be used until the fault has been corrected This monitoring system must not be adjusted bypassed or put out of operation This monitor...

Page 34: ...simply set the control to its highest setting This will also burn off any carbon deposits that may have formed during previous use If using the appliance for long periods it is beneficial to change be...

Page 35: ...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 disposed at a landfill licensed to accept such waste Protectiv...

Page 36: ...gure 31 3 Detach the microswitch and insulation pad by removing two screws 4 Replace in the reverse order 5 Check that the microswitch operates correctly by fully closing it and observing that there a...

Page 37: ...n the convection box See figure 34 Pull the fascia clear and place carefully aside 5 Refit in the reverse order Make sure that the fascia is properly located over the upper retaining brackets See sect...

Page 38: ...remove the thermocouple interrupter block See figure 39 1 Remove the burner unit See section 17 6 2 Detach the thermocouple from the interrupter block by unscrewing the thermocouple nut 3 Detach the...

Page 39: ...ng the burner on its back ensure that the work surface is suitably protected This will avoid damage to the work surface Turn the burner unit upside down Detach the thermocouple and interrupter block f...

Page 40: ...t excessive strain 5 Remove the nut and washer 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 micr...

Page 41: ...See section 17 6 2 If the fire retention is as method 1 remove the fixing screws If the fire retention is as method 2 See section 9 2 of installation instructions slacken the hexagonal adjusters on th...

Page 42: ...Page 42 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 51 TO 55...

Page 43: ...50 MAINTENANCE 50 Battery replacement 50 Regular maintenance 50 Replacement ceramics 50 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 51 This gas fire is designed to meet the most stringent quality performance and safety req...

Page 44: ...150mm add 12 5mm to the clearance for every 25mm of additional shelf depth See figure1 Do always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of young children the elderly or infirm Do w...

Page 45: ...the number given in this guide or use any ceramic fuel effect pieces other than those authorised for this fire This could cause incomplete combustion and subsequent safety hazard Don t put paper or ot...

Page 46: ...The device will also automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if the pilot flame goes out due to lack of oxygen or for any other reason If this device starts to repeatedly shut off the gas ge...

Page 47: ...fied For a higher heat level slide the button upwards The burner flames and heat output will gradually increase until the button reaches the high heat position shown in figure 3 When the button reache...

Page 48: ...the pilot can be lit by a taper or long spill Insert the taper or spill through the lower left hand opening in the front of the ceramic fuel effect Follow the section Lighting the pilot as described p...

Page 49: ...exposure to this material may cause irritation to eyes skin and respiratory tract Consequently it is important to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a...

Page 50: ...n 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 any form of obstructio...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...replacement 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...

Page 53: ...Page 53 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 OWNER GUIDE...

Page 54: ...axi Heating U K Limited 2010 Installer Details Block Capitals Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number Company Name Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number OWN...

Page 55: ...9 5 3 Serial number Can be found on information label See figure 6 Fascia name Block Capitals Fascia code Can be found on information label Block Capitals Figure 6 A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE...

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