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Model 961

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Incorporating the Valor Fires 

Control.

Fitted with one of the following fascia

Homeflame Dream

Homeflame Masquerade

Homeflame Excelsior

Homeflame Harmony

Homeflame Petrus

Homeflame Classica

(G.C. Number 32-032-88)

5136211/04

INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE

© GDC Group Ltd. 2012

INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner

We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to

enable this appliance to be installed and maintained

satisfactorily. 

However, if further information is required, our 

Valor

Fires Technical Helpline

will be pleased to help.

In the United Kingdom

Telephone 

0844 879 35 88

(National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).

In the Republic of Ireland 

Telephone

01 842 8222    

Summary of Contents for Homeflame Dream

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE GDC Group Ltd 2012 INSTALLER Please leave this guide with the owner We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed and maintain...

Page 2: ...ommunications Manager GDC Group Ltd Millbrook House Grange Drive Hedge End Southampton SO30 2DF Warning Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to crimin...

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: ...INSTALLER GUIDE Page 4 GDC Group Ltd 2012 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 47 TO 63...

Page 5: ...lace clearances 12 3 10 Installation options 14 3 10 1 Conventional fireplace and hearth 14 3 10 1 1 Hole in the wall Installations 15 3 10 2 Metal flue box and hearth 15 3 10 3 Precast concrete or cl...

Page 6: ...hecking the aeration setting of the burner 38 16 2 To remove the ignition microswitch 39 16 3 To remove the gas shut off microswitch 39 16 4 To remove the fascia 39 16 5 To replace the control slide u...

Page 7: ...and burner 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 respirato...

Page 8: ...s been certified by Advantica Certification services 0087 The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government s Standard Assessment Procedure SAP for energy rating of dwellings The conversion of net...

Page 9: ...15 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 blocks BS EN 1856 Part 1 Chi...

Page 10: ...ion accumulate Under no circumstances 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 replace...

Page 11: ...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 guide do not use the back...

Page 12: ...Classica and Homeflame Harmony models For a shelf up to 150mm deep Minimum height 700mm For a shelf deeper than 150mm 700mm 12 5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm See Figure 2 For Homeflame Petrus mo...

Page 13: ...ft side GDC Group Ltd 2012 Figure 4 Appliance dimensions and clearances The fascia may differ from that shown and dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances Key Description Model Dream Masquer...

Page 14: ...a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 5 and complying with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback for a debris catchment space The...

Page 15: ...t the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the finished floor level is at least 100mm Where there is no floor covering or carpet and the floor is of a type that is likely to...

Page 16: ...sizes are as follows It should 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 22...

Page 17: ...the flue has a diameter smaller than 170mm 4 PACK CONTENTS The items required for this appliance are packed in sections Section 1 Fire unit contains 1 Burner and convection box unit 1 Burner tray trim...

Page 18: ...od Dream Masquerade Excelsior only 1 Firefront casting baffle Dream Masquerade Excelsior only 1 Slider control position label 1 Upper louvre assembly Homeflame Petrus only 1 Hood Dream only GDC Group...

Page 19: ...Section 2 Homeflame Petrus fascia pack contains 1 Fascia and firefront casting Carefully remove all the contents Take special care in handling the ceramic pieces Take care not to bend or distort the...

Page 20: ...ssary make sound with suitable 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...

Page 21: ...the T connector at the bottom front of the appliance The T connector can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction and includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test poin...

Page 22: ...knurled screw connecting the slider control arm to the burner module Lift the slider control knob moving the control arm away from the burner module 2 Unscrew and remove the six screws that secure th...

Page 23: ...ent clearance from the back of the fireplace Position the fireback spacer as shown in figure 15 Secure the fireback spacers using the four tapping screws supplied with the fire 8 This appliance is sup...

Page 24: ...the top flange See figure 17 9 CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 9 1 Method 1 Front fixing to fireplace surround 1 Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre wooden...

Page 25: ...h side of the centre line of the fireplace to ensure that the appliance finishes centrally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables 3 Insert a fibre wooden plug into each hole Use the fibr...

Page 26: ...vection box using a suitably sized masonry drill for the fibre wooden plugs supplied See figure 22 9 Insert a fibre wooden plug into each hole Use the fibre wooden plugs supplied with this appliance N...

Page 27: ...sters clockwise as far as possible 14 Feed the free length of the cables into the gap between the inner and outer back panels so that they are available to allow easy removal and refitting of the appl...

Page 28: ...ion See figure 25 This should close the ignition 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 generat...

Page 29: ...fluid 5 Homeflame Dream and Homeflame Petrus only Fit the burner baffle to the front flanges of the burner To do this locate the tags on the baffle over the front flanges of the burner and lower into...

Page 30: ...quite normal with new appliances They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use Petrus only After lighting the fire it is usual to have a light coating of condensation form on the...

Page 31: ...ition 3 Leave the appliance on for five minutes 4 The smoke match should be placed horizontally into the top of the down draught air relief opening 70mm from the right hand side Insert the smoke match...

Page 32: ...n Check that the system operates properly as follows 1 Light the appliance Set the slide control to the maximum burning position and leave for one minute 2 Set the control to the Low burning position...

Page 33: ...supplied See fig 30 14 1 2 Preparing the fascia 1 As supplied the Dream Masquerade and Excelsior fascia have an hood that requires fitting See figure 31A and Figure 31B shows the slightly different h...

Page 34: ...on box Lower the fascia making sure that the rear retaining plates locate fully into the retaining brackets on the convection box See figure 33A If the inlet pipe runs along the front of the fireplace...

Page 35: ...lider knob 14 3 Homeflame Petrus model 14 3 1 Fitting the fascia 1 Supplied with the fire is a self adhesive control position label Peel the backing from the label and place as in figure 32 2 Place th...

Page 36: ...irefront casting and ash pan in place 14 3 2 Fitting the louvre assembly Please take care when attaching or removing the louvre assembly to avoid marking the fascia surface 1 Locate the louvre assembl...

Page 37: ...appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during the first 20 30 minutes of use To do this simply slide the control to its highest setting This will also burn off any carb...

Page 38: ...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 these articles but we recommend you follow t...

Page 39: ...assembly by removing two screws See figure 38 5 Replace in the reverse order When refitting the leads to the interrupter block make sure that they are secured firmly to give a good electrical contact...

Page 40: ...ts on the convection box See figure 35 The fascia bottom is held in place with magnets These should be located as in figure 35 16 5 To replace the control slide unit 1 Remove the fascia See section 16...

Page 41: ...ork area See figure 43 16 8 To remove the window assembly 1 On Harmony models Remove the fascia as in section 16 4 On the Dream Masquerade Excelsior and Petrus models there is no need to remove the fa...

Page 42: ...amic guide The ceramic fuel effect may cause staining discolouration to decorative surfaces It is therefore advisable to protect decorative surfaces 2 Replace in the reverse order 16 10 To remove the...

Page 43: ...ction box by removing two screws See figure 47 5 Replace in the reverse order 16 13 To remove the thermocouple interrupter block See figure 39 1 Remove the burner unit See section 16 12 2 Detach the t...

Page 44: ...rotected 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 16 13 paragraphs 2 4 3 Detach the pilot pipe...

Page 45: ...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 the control...

Page 46: ...e the burner unit See section 16 12 2 If the fire retention is as method 1 See section 9 1 of this guide remove the screws If the fire retention is as method 2 See section 9 2 of this guide slacken th...

Page 47: ...OWNER GUIDE Page 47 GDC Group Ltd 2012 OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 60 TO 63...

Page 48: ...Window assembly 56 Ceramic fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls 57 Burner 58 MAINTENANCE 58 CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT FITTING 58 Battery replacement 58 Regular maintenance 59 WARRANTY AND SERVICE...

Page 49: ...xtinguished for any reason Your fire is fitted with a safety device that will automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if for any reason the flames go out Do get advice about the suitability...

Page 50: ...f deeper than 150mm 700mm 12 5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm See Figure 1 For Homeflame Petrus models For a shelf up to 150mm deep Minimum height 750mm For a shelf deeper than 150mm 750mm 12 5mm f...

Page 51: ...een switched off and allowed to cool completely Don t use the fire without the window assembly fitted or if the window assembly is broken or damaged The fire should be turned off and not used until th...

Page 52: ...518 540 C Depth into room mm 94 64 94 80 D Minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the front of appliance mm 100 100 100 100 E Recommended clearance to non combustible su...

Page 53: ...d In this position the electronic ignition system should cause a series of sparks that should light the pilot Within four seconds of the pilot igniting the main burner should light at its minimum sett...

Page 54: ...ll visual effect will only be apparent after a somewhat longer time iii The appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during the first 20 30 minutes of operation To do this...

Page 55: ...escribed previously Leave the fire on the lowest heat setting 4 Replace the fascia To do this place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the f...

Page 56: ...w assembly is only necessary if you wish to clean the rear of the window or access the ceramic components The window assembly can be cleaned with a mild detergent and water Glass cleaner can also be u...

Page 57: ...se 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 one piece overlay coal and ce...

Page 58: ...installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide The installer may have attached it to this guide or placed it inside It is important that the installer and owner guid...

Page 59: ...ill have to be swung forward to clear the pipe while lowering the fascia Regular maintenance In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency it is essential...

Page 60: ...de a safe and high quality repair service supported by our dedicated national network of highly skilled engineers If your installer can t resolve the problem for you we will do everything we can to ge...

Page 61: ...re Free of charge 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 Repair...

Page 62: ...taller Details Block Capitals Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number Company Name Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number OWNER GUIDE GDC Group Ltd 2012 Page...

Page 63: ...Installation Fascia name Block Capitals Fascia code Can be found close to the information label Block Capitals Model 9 6 1 Serial number Can be found on the information label See figure 10 A LABEL CO...

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