Valor Fires 963 Installer And Owner Manual Download

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5137188/03

Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

Model 963

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Incorporating the Valor Fires

Control.

Fitted with one of the following fascia:

Homeflame Dream

Homeflame Petrus.

(GC No. 32-032-92)

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and maintained satisfactorily.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE

Summary of Contents for 963

Page 1: ...R 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...

Page 2: ...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 liabl...

Page 3: ...he 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 performanc...

Page 4: ...Page 4 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 47 TO 63 INSTALLER GUIDE...

Page 5: ...aration 12 4 7 Fireplace preparation 13 4 8 The hearth and back panel 13 4 9 Fireplace clearances 14 4 10 Installation options 16 4 10 1 Conventional fireplace and hearth 16 4 10 1 1 Hole in the wall...

Page 6: ...mbly 37 17 2 Fitting the Petrus fire front casting 37 17 3 Fitting the Dream rear screen 37 17 4 Fitting the Dream firefront casting 37 18 FULL OPERATING CHECKS 38 19 FINAL REVIEW 39 20 SERVICING PART...

Page 7: ...1 IMAGES Page 7 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 INSTALLER GUIDE Petrus fascia Dream fascia...

Page 8: ...mic Fibres RCF which are man made vitreous silicate fibres Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes skin and respiratory tract Consequently it is important to take care when...

Page 9: ...y removing the bottom front cover of the fascia Page 9 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 INSTALLER GUIDE Gas Natural G20 Inlet Pressure 20mbar Input Max Gross 3 9kW 13 307 Btu h Input Min Gross 2 3kW 7 84...

Page 10: ...by BSI 0086 The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government s Standard Assessment Procedure SAP for energy rating of dwellings The conversion of net efficiency to gross was achieved by multiplyi...

Page 11: ...rt 1 Installation of flues BS 5440 Part 2 Installation and maintenance of flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net 1st 2nd and 3rd family gases BS 6461 Part 1 Ma...

Page 12: ...hould be fitted for the protection of young children the elderly the infirm and pet animals 4 5 Room considerations 4 5 1 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or showe...

Page 13: ...emplate to mark the area for combustible cladding removal and that this area is increased by at least 2mm all round 4 7 5 If the fireplace opening is greater than the acceptable dimensions given in th...

Page 14: ...up to 150mm deep Minimum height 700mm For a shelf deeper than 150mm 700mm 12 5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm See Figure 3 For Homeflame Petrus model For a shelf up to 150mm deep Minimum height 750...

Page 15: ...essary at the left side Page 15 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 5 The fascia may differ from that shown and dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances Key Description Mode...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...nform to those shown in figure 7 The top surface of the metal flue box and the upper 200mm of the sides and rear faces must be covered with a 50mm layer of mineral wool or equivalent insulation See fi...

Page 18: ...ch as cracking may be caused by poorly built and restrictive flues e g mortar extrusions too many bends flue heights below three metres restrictive terminations etc The appliance is suitable for insta...

Page 19: ...e if the conditions stated in section 4 10 3 are met 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 th...

Page 20: ...e outlet baffle 4 No 8 x 3 8 screws Black for securing the Dream hood 4 M4 x 25 screws for securing the fascia 2 Washers for securing the fascia 1 Smoke match tube 1 Outlet baffle 1 Control knob 2 M4...

Page 21: ...Page 21 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 9 Pack one contents Continued on next page...

Page 22: ...Page 22 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 9 Pack two contents...

Page 23: ...sound with suitable cement If method 2 is chosen make sure that the areas at the back and base are sound enough to take the eyebolts and wood screws If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged...

Page 24: ...tions are marked on the battery holder body Depress the slider control knob as far as it will go This should close the ignition circuit Sparks should be seen tracking from the electrode pin to the pil...

Page 25: ...onnector at the front The pipe run from the supply line up to the rear opening in the convection box must be kept away from the area which will be taken by the convection box when it is installed Note...

Page 26: ...supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convection box See figure 16 9 2 Fitting the foam seal There is a length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire Thi...

Page 27: ...to warrant its use There may however be circumstances where the restrictor causes the fire to fail the spillage test In such cases the restrictor will have to be set to its fully open position and a...

Page 28: ...ions 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 the fireplace 7 Fit a wood scre...

Page 29: ...r seal 5 The fire has eight pairs of small holes for cable securing only four will be used For openings up to 382mm wide use the inner set of holes For openings above this use the outer holes See figu...

Page 30: ...by turning the hexagonal adjusters by hand See figure 23 12 Inspect the installation of the convection box against the fireplace surround If the convection box is aligned squarely and the sealing is s...

Page 31: ...in this position See section 7 figure 12 This should close the ignition circuit and now that the gas is connected simultaneously open the gas tap allowing the gas to flow to the pilot Wait a few seco...

Page 32: ...he isolating valve on the inlet T connector 12 FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is supplied with the ceramic fuel effect It is important that t...

Page 33: ...into the appliance leave the appliance alight at the maximum setting for a further ten minutes and then repeat the test If smoke is still not drawn into the appliance inspect the sealing to the firep...

Page 34: ...that the system operates properly as follows 1 Light the appliance Set the slide control to the maximum burning position This can be found by sliding the control knob up until a check to the slider m...

Page 35: ...op of the fire as shown in figure 28 16 FITTING THE FASCIA 16 1 Dream and Petrus models 1 Locate the hanging brackets on the rear of the fascia onto the support bar at the top of the fire See figure 2...

Page 36: ...2 Petrus model 1 The Petrus fascia has a louvre assembly See figure 9 Pack 1 contents 2 Carefully locate the louvre assembly onto the brackets at the top of the fascia See figure 31 Be careful not to...

Page 37: ...nce between the firefront and the underside of the screw heads should be approximately 10mm The screws can be adjusted to obtain the required fit See figure 32 3 Hang the firefront on the keyhole slot...

Page 38: ...me to stabilise 3 Release the knob The knob 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 OFF position and inv...

Page 39: ...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 between settings This will also help to remove a...

Page 40: ...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 Protective clothing is not required when handling t...

Page 41: ...ing two screws 4 Replace in the reverse order 5 Check that the microswitch operates correctly by fully closing it and observing that there are sparks at the pilot electrode 20 3 To remove the gas shut...

Page 42: ...emove the two thumbscrews at the base of the window assembly Gently lift the window assembly upward and forward See figure 39 Place the window assembly and thumbscrews in a safe place away from the wo...

Page 43: ...ck See figure 42 1 Remove the burner unit See section 20 6 2 Detach the thermocouple from the interrupter block by unscrewing the thermocouple nut 3 Detach the two microswitch leads from the interrupt...

Page 44: ...ection 20 6 2 If lying 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...

Page 45: ...er pipe from the controller Support the controller while detaching to prevent excessive strain 5 Remove the nut and washer securing the control pivot bracket to the controller at the front Support the...

Page 46: ...0 6 2 If the fire retention is as method 1 remove the fixing screws If the fire retention is as method 2 See section 10 2 of installation instructions slacken the hexagonal adjusters on the cable reta...

Page 47: ...Page 47 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 60 TO 63...

Page 48: ...front of the window 57 To clean the inside of the window 57 Ceramic fuel effect and rear wall 58 Burner 58 CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING 58 MAINTENANCE 59 Battery replacement 59 Regular maintenance 5...

Page 49: ...IMAGES Page 49 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 OWNER GUIDE Petrus fascia Dream fascia...

Page 50: ...eight from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials as detailed below For Homeflame Dream models For a shelf up to 150mm deep Minim...

Page 51: ...ore scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance Please bear this in mind whenever you are considering redecorating Do provide a minimum side clearance as detailed in figure 3 Please...

Page 52: ...ject to manufacturing tolerances Key Description Model Homeflame Dream Homeflame Petrus A Height mm 636 636 B Width mm 518 518 C Depth into room mm 94 94 D Minimum mandatory clearance to combustible s...

Page 53: ...of oxygen or for any other reason If this device starts to repeatedly shut off the gas get expert advice This device incorporates a probe which senses that the heat from the pilot flame is correct If...

Page 54: ...not use the fire until the problem has been rectified For a higher heat level slide the knob upwards The burner flames and heat output will gradually increase until the knob reaches the high heat pos...

Page 55: ...taper or long spill With the lower front casting and firefront casting removed insert the taper or spill under the glass to the pilot tip Follow the section Lighting the pilot as described previously...

Page 56: ...urface cracks and this will not affect the performance of your fire in any way The fuel effect will lighten in colour with use and the areas where flames touch may develop brown edges This is normal a...

Page 57: ...iscolour or darken This is normal and no need for concern This discolouration will not clean away Clean the metal parts with a slightly damp lint free non abrasive cloth and then dry Do not use abrasi...

Page 58: ...he 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 excessive the fuel effect pieces an...

Page 59: ...block located below the burner tray at the left side Please remember to recycle batteries whenever possible 2 Fit the replacement alkaline battery to the ignition block See figure 7 The ve and ve term...

Page 60: ...s performed by a GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer CORGI or GAS SAFE REGISTER outside of UK please call on 0844 8711 525 Our promise to you If you experience a fault with your new fire we aim to provide a sa...

Page 61: ...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 haven t been...

Page 62: ...o be completed by the installer Installer Details Block Capitals Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number Company Name Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number...

Page 63: ...i Valor Wonderfire Other Date of Installation Model 9 6 3 Serial number Can be found on information label See figure 8 Fascia name Block Capitals A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE BEEN PLA...

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