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600B742/01

INSTALLER GUIDE

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO.591159 THIS
APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31)
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (GB) AND
THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE) ONLY.

INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner

Manufactured exclusively for British Gas & Scottish Gas by

Valor Heating

For Service Phone 0845 960 5040

Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary

slightly from those given in this publication

Model

Model BG C-1

BG C-1

(GC No. 32-032-36

)

INSET LIVE FUEL

EFFECT GAS FIRE

(Manufacturer ref. BR657)

Summary of Contents for BG C-1

Page 1: ...LER Please leave this guide with the owner Manufactured exclusively for British Gas Scottish Gas by Valor Heating For Service Phone 0845 960 5040 Because our policy is one of constant development and...

Page 2: ...itoring System 26 14 FRONT CASTINGS INSTALLATION 26 15 FINAL REVIEW 27 16 SERVICING PARTS REPLACEMENT 28 16 1 To Remove the Ignition Microswitch 28 16 2 To Remove the Gas Shut Off Microswitch 29 16 3...

Page 3: ...of at a tipping site licensed for the disposal of industrial waste Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles but we recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking...

Page 4: ...rs to work to recognised standards In the United Kingdom the installation must also be in accordance with All the relevant parts of local regulations All relevant codes of practice The relevant parts...

Page 5: ...ctional requirements of the current edition of BS715 The dimensions of the flue box must conform to those shown in figure 2 2 2 3 If the fireplace opening is greater than the acceptable dimensions giv...

Page 6: ...should not be modified The current versions of BS1289 and BS EN 1806 recommend that there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster because heat transfer may cause...

Page 7: ...as specified in BS715 The liner must be sealed to the surrounding area above the fireplace opening and to the top of the chimney An approved terminal must be fitted A properly constructed precast con...

Page 8: ...stible materials or carpets 2 11 The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the convection box top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing These faces shou...

Page 9: ...quired in the room for this appliance In the Republic of Ireland IE permanent ventilation must comply with the regulations currently in force 2 17 Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a roo...

Page 10: ...of the appliance is 108mm at either side This clearance is also the minimum recommended at the right side in all installations to allow satisfactory access to the control knob No access clearance from...

Page 11: ...1 Pair of ceramic side walls 1 Front coal 1 Main coal bed 1 Pack of loose coals containing 4 large 7 medium 2 finger coals 2 Small U seals for convection box side flanges 1 Strip of floor sealing tape...

Page 12: ...d against a wall with combustible cladding the cladding must be removed from the area covered by the fire front surround see figure 5 We suggest that the actual fire front is used as a template to mar...

Page 13: ...ion 2 3 of this manual Full instructions for its installation are included with the kit 4 3 Fireplace Flue Pull Close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed After...

Page 14: ...servicing section in this manual 6 G A S S U P P L Y C O N N E C T I O N A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the elbow at the bottom front of the appliance The elbow can b...

Page 15: ...he supply pipe should be left until the appliance is installed in the fireplace For a right side connection the pipe will have to be formed to clear the burner unit mechanism 7 P R E P A R I N G A P P...

Page 16: ...eal must envelop the pipe If the hole is larger than the pipe seal it with tape Do not pierce the seal unless the supply pipe is to pass through it 7 The appliance is supplied with two fireback spacer...

Page 17: ...t the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the rawlplugs and woodscrews If necessary make sound with a suitable cement 2 Place the convection box centrally in the fireplace in the pos...

Page 18: ...the fibre plugs supplied Screw the eyebolts into the plugs Make sure that the bolts are secure 4 Place the convection box unit close to the fireplace but allow sufficient access into the fireplace ope...

Page 19: ...vection box is aligned squarely and the sealing is satisfactory fully tighten the cable retainers 13 If the convection box is not correctly aligned release the tension on the cables by slackening the...

Page 20: ...the Republic of Ireland check in accordance with the rules in force 9 2 Preliminary Burner Checks Some burner operations can be checked at this stage Checking now will mean that less disassembly will...

Page 21: ...ed in the servicing section of this guide 9 3 Reference Pressure Check The appliance is pre set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 1 of this manual No adjustment is...

Page 22: ...urner compartment See figure 29 1 1 F R O N T S U R R O U N D C O N T R O L L I N K A G E I N S T A L L A T I O N 1 Carefully lift the front surround Do not lift it by the control button Place the fro...

Page 23: ...the angled ledge at the back of the burner compartment The bottom front recessed edge of the coal base should locate against the step in the burner plaques See figure 31 Installer Note that the small...

Page 24: ...the vicinity These vapours are quite normal with new appliances They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use 1 Make sure the slider button is at the off position At topmost posi...

Page 25: ...r slide the tube to the left until you feel it enter the notch in the edge of the cross member Make sure that the tube is pointed upwards at 45 to the horizontal The installation is satisfactory if th...

Page 26: ...e is located in the body of the tap The valve should operate within 60 seconds of the pilot going out If the valve does not operate within this time limit do not allow the appliance to be used until t...

Page 27: ...leaning 6 Stress that no extra coals must be added over and above those supplied with the appliance and that any replacements must only be the authorised spares Warn that ignoring this advice could ca...

Page 28: ...ced items are not broken up but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag clearly labelled as RCF waste This is not classified as hazardous waste and may be disposed of at a tipping site licensed f...

Page 29: ...re front casting 2 Detach the microswitch cover by removing one screw and pulling clear of the location lug See figure 41 3 Loosen the thermocouple nut to free the microswitch leads and pull the leads...

Page 30: ...of this manual for detailed fitting instructions 16 4 To Replace the Control Slide Unit 1 Remove the front surround See section 16 3 2 Detach the slide unit by removing two screws securing the plasti...

Page 31: ...erator can now be exchanged 6 Refit in the reverse order 16 8 To Remove the Thermocouple Interrupter Block See figure 49 1 Remove the bottom front and fire front castings and the front surround See se...

Page 32: ...y Its individual components are not separately replaceable 2 Once removed ensure that the dust cage is cleaned before refitting Make sure that it locates squarely onto the pilot unit without any gaps...

Page 33: ...properly secured to give a good electrical contact 16 11 To Remove the Gas Flow Rate Controller See figure 52 1 Remove the burner unit See section 16 6 2 Detach the microswitch cover See section 16 1...

Page 34: ...the base coal The plaques can be then be removed as follows without detaching the front surround or ceramic walls but be careful not to damage the ceramic walls while working inside the firebox 3 Rem...

Page 35: ...ping strips 9 Refit the coals as described in section 12 of this manual Refit the bottom castings 16 14 To Remove the Appliance from the Fireplace 1 Remove the burner unit See section 16 6 2 Installat...

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