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INSTALLER’S GUIDE

Page 9

1

 Though the total height of the closure plate will accommodate a maximum opening

height of 650mm, heights above 610mm will leave the closure plate and sealing tape
visible above the appliance.

2

 Any opening visible below the appliance may be closed in.

4.9.4

 

Metal Flue Box

The appliance can be installed to a metal flue box conforming to BS715 Section 6 (For
gas fires to BS5258: Part 5) having a minimum internal depth of 165mm.
The opening must be within the following dimensions:
Width

Max.

440mm

Min.

380mm

Height

Max.

610mm

★

Min.

525mm

★

 Though the total height of the closure plate will accommodate a maximum opening

height of 650mm, heights above 610mm will leave the closure plate and sealing tape
visible above the appliance.

4.10

If the fireplace opening is greater than the acceptable dimensions given in this

guide, do not use the back of a fire surround or marble to reduce the opening. This
may cause cracking of the surround back or marble

.

4.11

The following flues are suitable:

•

 

225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue.

If a flue liner is used, it must be a minimum of 125mm diameter.  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 flue conforming to B.S 1289 or BS EN 1806.

•

 

A flue pipe with a minimum diameter of 127mm. See B.S 6461 Part 1 for suitable

materials. Metal flue pipes must comply with B.S 715. See section 4.9.4 of this guide for
flue box opening sizes.

4.11.1

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, the minimum 

equivalent

 height of the flue

shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia. flue pipe.

4.11.2

The flue must be clear of any obstruction and its base must be clear of debris.

4.11.3

The flue must be completely sealed so that combustion products do not come into

contact with combustible materials outside the chimney.

4.11.4

The flue must serve only one fireplace.

4.11.5

Proprietary 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

Summary of Contents for Black Beauty Radiant

Page 1: ...es sufficient details to enable the appliance to be installed and maintained satisfactorily However if further information is required our Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help Please telephone 08706 061 065 National call rates apply in the United Kingdom INSTALLER Please leave this guide with the owner Valor Heating B L A C K B E A U T Y R a d i a n t Gas Fire MODEL 340 GC No 32 032 33...

Page 2: ... 15 7 1 Check Control Settings 15 7 2 Flame Supervision Spillage Monitoring System 16 7 3 Check Reference Pressure 16 8 OUTER CASE FITTING 17 9 SPILLAGE CHECK 17 10 FINAL REVIEW 18 11 SERVICING PARTS REPLACEMENT 19 11 1 To Replace Radiant s 19 11 2 To Remove the Outer Case 19 11 3 To Replace the Pilot Unit 19 11 4 To Remove the Piezo Generator 20 11 5 To Remove The Complete Burner Module Pipes and...

Page 3: ...ng always keep your back straight Bend your legs and not your back Avoid twisting at the waist It is better to reposition your feet Avoid upper body top heavy bending Do not lean forward or sideways whilst handling the fire Always grip with the palm of the hand Do not use the tips of fingers for support Always keep the fire as close to the body as possible This will minimise the cantilever action ...

Page 4: ...e It is visible when the outer case is removed Gas Natural G20 Inlet Pressure 20mbar Gross Heat Input Max 5 6kW 19 100Btu h Min 1 25kW 4 300Btu h Burner Test Pressure Cold 17 95 0 75mbar 7 2 0 3in w g Gas Connection 8mm pipe Burner Injector Upper Centre Radiant Bray Cat 16 Size 120 Lower Outer Radiants Bray Cat 28 Size 250B Pilot Atmosphere Sensing Device OPNG9093 Ignition Twin spark Piezo electri...

Page 5: ...s the current edition of the Building Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment and the Welsh Office In Scotland the current edition of the Building Standards Scotland Regulations issued by the Scottish Executive In Northern Ireland the current edition of the Building regulations Northern Ireland issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland In the republic of Irel...

Page 6: ...y may scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance Please bear this in mind when installing 4 6 The minimum side clearances to combustible surfaces and recommended side access clearances are given in figure 1 4 7 The appliance must not be installed in any room which contains a bath or shower or where steam is regularly present ...

Page 7: ...nob For a shelf made from wood or other combustible materials deeper than 150mm the minimum clearance must be as shown in graph 1 4 9 In the United Kingdom as supplied this appliance can be installed in the following situations Note A spigot extension is available Valor part number 0595191 When fitted this shall extend through the closure plate for at least 15mm and have a minimum clearance of 50m...

Page 8: ...equires the top of the opening to be at least 575mm above the finished floor covering Any opening visible below the appliance may be closed in but the depth of the catchment space within the wall opening must be as shown in figure 2 4 9 3 Precast Flues The appliance can be installed to a fireplace that has a properly constructed precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 or BS...

Page 9: ...e liner is used it must be a minimum of 125mm diameter 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 flue conforming to B S 1289 or BS EN 1806 A flue pipe with a minimum diameter of 127mm See B S 6461 Part 1 for suitable materials Metal flue pipes must comply with B S 715...

Page 10: ...ent space below the flue spigot must extend at least 250mm downwards measured from the bottom of the flue spigot See figure 2 4 14 The front of the fireplace should be flat over an area sufficient to ensure a good seal with the closure plate The flat surface should extend for a height equal to that of the closure plate plus 20mm and for a width equal to that of the closure plate plus 40mm 4 15 If ...

Page 11: ...ation is suitable Observe where possible upstairs rooms and loft spaces for signs of escaping smoke indicating a defective flue If there is not a definite flow warm the flue for a few minutes and repeat the smoke pellet test If there is still no definite flow the flue may need remedial work Do not fit the appliance until there is a definite flow through the flue 5 3 Appliance Preparation 5 3 1 Sta...

Page 12: ...eck the ignition wiring 5 3 9 If the fire is fitted to a recessed fireplace an extension flue spigot up to a maximum total length of 125mm may be used The extension must be a tight fit over the flue spigot and be secured by two self tapping screws Note the minimum clearance required as shown in figure 2 5 4 Fit The Closure Plate See figure 6 The closure plate has an opening at the bottom for a cen...

Page 13: ...e fireplace opening sufficiently to allow satisfactory sealing Make sure that the rectangular air relief opening is fully within the fireplace opening The bottom of the appliance must be at least 50mm above any carpet or other floor covering To achieve this the bottom of the flue spigot opening must be at least 495mm above the finished floor covering 5 4 3 Check the flue pull with closure plate fi...

Page 14: ...and plug the holes using no 10 wall plugs Place the fire in position and secure with four no 10 x 2in woodscrews 6 3 Gas Supply Connection 8mm rigid tubing must be used to connect the gas supply to the appliance An olive and nut are provided for connection to the T connector on the appliance The connector can be rotated to allow connection from either side or the rear The connector includes a valv...

Page 15: ...the spillage test See section 9 In such cases the restrictor will have to be reopened 7 C O N T R O L P R E S S U R E C H E C K S 7 1 Check Control Settings 7 1 1 If closed open the isolating valve at the inlet elbow 7 1 2 To check the control positions temporarily place the outer case loosely over the engine Fit the control knob over the gas tap spindle 7 1 3 Depress the control knob and turn ant...

Page 16: ...rate 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 the fault has been corrected This monitoring system must not be adjusted bypassed or put out of operation This monitoring system or any of its parts must only be exchanged using Valor authorised parts 7 3 Check Reference Pressure The appliance is pre set to...

Page 17: ...e match tube with lighted match horizontally underneath the radiant box but touching the top lip of the box The tube should be between the two vertical inner ribs of the centre radiant The tip of the match should project between 2mm and 5mm beyond the lowest edge of the radiant box lip The radiant box lip is behind the black outer case panel See figure 12 5 The installation is satisfactory if the ...

Page 18: ...Advise that if the fire goes out for any reason wait at least three minutes before relighting Stress that if the monitoring system repeatedly shuts off the fire the appliance should be switched off and a specialist should be consulted Advise that the dressguard can be removed to replace the radiants Advise that the fire may give off a slight odour while new This is quite normal and it will disappe...

Page 19: ...he radiant box 11 1 3 Replace in the reverse order 11 2 To Remove the Outer Case 11 2 1 Remove the control knob by pulling clear of the gas tap spindle 11 2 2 Remove the two case retaining screws located at the sides of the case near the bottom 11 2 3 Lift the case up and forward to clear the rear top location 11 2 4 Replace in the reverse order Make sure that the outer case top rear strip locates...

Page 20: ...e is correctly turned to agree with the gas tap position before refitting the split pin 11 5 To Remove The Complete Burner Module Pipes and Pilot 11 5 1 Remove the outer case as section 11 2 above 11 5 2 Support the inlet isolating elbow to avoid straining the pipework and disconnect the appliance from the elbow 11 5 3 Disconnect the control spindle adapter from the gas tap by removing the split p...

Page 21: ...ed by grease 11 6 8 Push the plug back into the tap body Line up the slot in the plug with the mark previously made on the tap body 11 6 9 Reassemble in the reverse order making sure that the components are correctly engaged Check the operation of the tap and piezo Make sure that the control knob with spindle is correctly turned to agree with the gas tap position before refitting the split pin 1 2...

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