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5133673/06
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 541
ROOM SEALED RADIANT / CONVECTOR
GAS FIRE
Fitted with one of the following fascia's.
Dream, Masquerade
or
Excelsior
(GC No. 32-032-65)
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 Technical Helpline
will be pleased to help.
Telephone 0844 879 35 88
(National call rates apply in the
United Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
Telephone 01 842 8222.
owner
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the
©
GDC Group Ltd. 2014

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  • Page 1 However, if further information is required, our Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help. Telephone 0844 879 35 88 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
  • Page 2 Grange Dive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF. Warning: Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. Valor, GDC Group Ltd, Millbrook House, Grange Dive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF. www.valor.co.uk...
  • Page 3 BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the 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. Careful Installation...
  • Page 4 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 47 TO 59 © GDC Group Ltd. 2014 Page 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 46 OWNER GUIDE 47 - 59 1. SAFETY 2. APPLIANCE DATA, EFFICIENCY AND NOx 2.1 General information. 2.2 Efficiency. 3. LIST OF AVAILABLE KITS 4. APPLIANCE AND RECESS DIMENSIONS 5. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Regulations, Standards and Law.

  • Page 6: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 9. FLUE TERMINAL INSTALLATION 9.1 Cutting flue to size. 9.2 Fitting to wall. 9.3 Fitting the terminal guard. 10. GAS CONNECTION 11. CERAMIC COALS INSTALLATION 12. CERAMIC PEBBLES INSTALLATION 13. WINDOW FITTING 14. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 14.1 Check for leaks.

  • Page 7: Safety

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. SAFETY Installer Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling: The approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliances are as below: Model Heat Engine Fascia / Fire front Combined Weight Dream 12.3...

  • Page 8: Appliance Data, Efficiency And Nox

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY. 2.1 General information. Under no circumstances is this fire to be converted to LPG. An LPG conversion kit does not exist for this gas fire. Natural Inlet pressure 20mbar Input - Max. (Gross) 3.65kW (12,454 Btu/h) Input - Min.

  • Page 9: Efficiency

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2.2 Efficiency. The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS EN 613 and the result is as below: Model Efficiency % (Gross) The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by Advantica Certification services (0087).

  • Page 10: Appliance And Recess Dimensions

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. APPLIANCE AND RECESS DIMENSIONS This appliance must not be recessed into a combustible wall. See Figure 4. Model Description Excelsior Dream Masquerade Appliance height (mm) Appliance width (mm) Appliance depth into room (mm) Minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the front of appliance (mm).
  • Page 11 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 1 (Continued). Figure 2. Recess and flue hole dimensions. © GDC Group Ltd. 2014 Page 11...

  • Page 12: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. The installation must be in accordance with this guide. For the user’s protection, in the United Kingdom it is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.

  • Page 13: Fireguard Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5.3 Fireguard requirements. A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm and pet animals. 5.4 Room considerations. 5.4.1 This appliance has exposed battery and electric motor components. It is not recommended, therefore, that it be used in rooms which contains a bath, shower or where steam is regularly present due to the possibility of corrosion or electrical shorting.

  • Page 14: Hearth / Plinth Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5.7 Hearth / plinth requirements. For installations that are elevated and recessed. The Dream/Masquerade/Excelsior models are fitted with a fire front casting set that is not secured to the fire. It will therefore be necessary for a hearth / plinth to be fitted.

  • Page 15: Fireplace Clearances

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5.8 Fireplace clearances. 5.8.1 The minimum height from the base of the fire to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is as follows:- • For a shelf up to 150mm deep Minimum height = 780mm. •...

  • Page 16: Installation Options

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5.9 Installation options. 5.9.1 The appliance can be installed into the following: A minimum 4.5 inch rebate surround or 5 inch spacer kit Part No 0595121. Where either of these are mounted to a combustible wall make sure that there is no combustible material or combustible cladding in the area indicated on the wall fixing template.
  • Page 17 INSTALLER GUIDE Minimum Terminal position distance (mm) Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm Above an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm Horizontally to an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes. 300mm Below eaves.

  • Page 18: Unpacking And Preliminary Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 6. 6. UNPACKING AND PRELIMINARY CHECKS 6.1 Unpacking. 1 Main fire assembly. 1 Controls heat baffle (Chic) 1 Fascia (Attached to fire). 3 Edge clips for controls heat 1 Ceramic fuel effect (Packed in the fire). baffle 1 Nut &...

  • Page 19: Appliance Disassembly

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6.2 Appliance disassembly. 6.2.1 Fascia removal on the Masquerade/Excelsior and Dream models (See figure 7). Remove the two screws securing the bottom of the fascia to the sides of the convection box. Raise the fascia to allow the retaining lugs at the top to clear the slots in the convection box hood and then lift clear.

  • Page 20: Preliminary Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6.2.3 Window and ceramic fuel effect removal (All models). Unscrew and remove the three spring loaded window fixing screws and bushes from the base of the window frame (See figure 9). Keep the screws and bushess in a safe place. Gently swing the base of the window frame forward while lifting the frame upward.

  • Page 21: Gas Supply Connection

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6.3.2 Check flame control motor. (See figure 11) Lift the plastic battery holder out of its metal support situated at the lower right corner. Fit the four 1.5V batteries and replace the battery holder. Place the fascia in front of the fire and connect the battery and motor leads.

  • Page 22: Wall Preparation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8. WALL PREPARATION 8.1 Select appliance position. The flue must be installed so that it is at right angles to the back panel of the fire all round the flue circumference. For timber framed buildings make sure that the flue opening will be between studs. When being recessed into a non-combustible wall or builders opening the fire itself should be fitted vertically against a flat wall.

  • Page 23: Preparing A Wall Cavity

    INSTALLER GUIDE Make the opening below the lintel by removing the masonry and clearing debris. If the cavity has loose fill (e.g. granular) insulation material, pack the edges of the opening with Rockwool as you proceed to hold back the insulating material. 8.2.2 Preparing a wall cavity.

  • Page 24: Cutting The Flue Hole For Brick, Stone Etc. Building

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8.4 Cutting the flue hole for brick, stone etc. building. Cut the hole for the flue unit. Make sure that it is straight and level. Though a hammer and chisel can be used, using a core drill is by far the quickest and simplest method for normal brick work.
  • Page 25 INSTALLER GUIDE 203mm (8 inch) outside diameter. To minimise the effect of breaking through the vapour control layer (VCL), if possible, cut the hole approximately 10mm undersize so that the sleeve will be forced through the layer. A recommended technique for cutting the inner leaf is shown in figure 14.

  • Page 26: Prepare Appliance Fixing Holes

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8.6 Prepare appliance fixing holes. 8.6.1 Screwing case to wall. Recheck the position of the screw fixing holes relative to the flue hole. Drill the four fixing holes to a minimum depth of 42mm using a suitably sized masonry drill for the wall plugs supplied.
  • Page 27 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 16. Flue unit installation - Brick etc. building Figure 17. Flue unit installation - Timber framed building. © GDC Group Ltd. 2014 Page 27...

  • Page 28: Fitting To Wall

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9.2 Fitting to wall. Fit the flue tubes firmly over the spigots at the rear of the fire. Make sure that the seam on the flue tube is not at the bottom. Push on until the outer (air) tube just covers the slots in the appliance outer spigot (See figure 18).

  • Page 29: Fitting The Terminal Guard

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9.3 Fitting the terminal guard. Fold the terminal guard as shown in figure 19. Place the guard centrally over the flue terminal. Holding the guard in position and using it as a template, mark on the wall the positions of the four fixing holes.

  • Page 30: Ceramic Coals Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11. CERAMIC COALS INSTALLATION This section is for models supplied with a ‘Coal’ fuel effect only. For ‘Pebble fuel effect’ see section 12 11.1 Ceramic coal fuel effect installation for the Decadent and Dream models. The ceramic fuel effect may cause staining / discolouration to decorative surfaces. It is therefore advisable to protect decorative surfaces.
  • Page 31 INSTALLER GUIDE 3. Hold coal ‘B’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘B’ as shown in figure 22. Figure 22. 4. Hold coal ‘C’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘C’ as shown in figure 23.

  • Page 32: Window Fitting

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. WINDOW FITTING Fitting the window. Locate the channel at the top of the window over the top of the firebox opening. Refit the three spring loaded screws and bushes. The wide part of the bushes should be in contact with the widow frame. Tighten sufficiently to seal the firebox. Pull the bottom of the window forward and release to check that the window opens slightly and returns in the event of a delayed ignition explosion.

  • Page 33: Checking Inlet Pressure

    INSTALLER GUIDE When the pilot has lit, keep the right hand control knob depressed for a few seconds to allow the pilot flame to stabilise then release it. If the pilot does not remain alight ensure that the air has been purged. Partially depress the right control knob and turn to the main burner position marked The left-hand knob is for burner flame adjustment.

  • Page 34: Fascia Fitting

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. FASCIA FITTING If you have not done so already complete the information on the last pages of this guide. 14.1 Fitting the Dream/Masquerade/Excelsior fascia. Remove any protective film from the fascia. Locate the two lugs at the top of the fascia in the slots in the convection box hood. Swing the bottom of the fascia sides back against the convection box and lower the fascia so that the lugs are fully seated in the slots in the convection box hood (See figure 34).

  • Page 35: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15. FINAL REVIEW 1. COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER guide). 2. Recheck the pilot ignition and operation of the fire through the range of settings. 3.

  • Page 36: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT Always turn off the gas and allow the appliance to cool completely before commencing any servicing (The inlet ‘T’ connector on this appliance incorporates an isolating valve). Always test for gas soundness after refitting the appliance. This product uses a fuel effect, a burner compartment rear wall and gaskets containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres.

  • Page 37: To Remove Or Clean The Window Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.2 To remove or clean the window unit. - Remove the fascia (See section 17.1). - Unscrew and remove the three spring-loaded window- fixing screws and bushes from the base of the window frame (See figure 48). - Gently swing the base of the window frame forward while lifting the frame upward.

  • Page 38: To Remove The Complete Burner Module

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.5 To remove the complete burner module. - Remove the fascia (See section 17.1). - Remove the window unit (See section 17.2). - Lift out the ceramic fuel effect and rear wall (See section 17.3). - Isolate the gas supply using the inlet ‘T’ connector on the appliance.

  • Page 39: To Remove The Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.7 To remove the injector. - Remove the complete burner module as in section 17.5 - Support the injector elbow and unscrew the pipe nut from its base. - The burner bracket is secured to the front cover by four screws. Remove these screws.

  • Page 40: To Remove The Gas Valve

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.9 To remove the gas valve. - Remove the complete burner module as in section 16.5 - Remove the electrode lead at the pilot. Do this by holding the lead as close to the electrode as possible. This will limit the possibility of damaging the lead connection. - Unscrew the thermocouple at the rear of the gas valve.
  • Page 41 INSTALLER GUIDE - Secure the loom to the battery box bracket with the cable tie supplied with the new loom - check that there is sufficient free length of loom wire to allow the battery holder to be removed from & replaced in the battery box before securing the cable tie. - The motor lead connectors are two different sizes.

  • Page 42: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 55 TO 59 © GDC Group Ltd. 2014 Page 42...
  • Page 43 OWNER GUIDE CONTENTS Heading Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS OPERATING YOUR FIRE To light the pilot. To light the main burner. To turn off the main burner only. To turn off the main burner and pilot. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Battery replacement.
  • Page 44 OWNER GUIDE SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS DON’T SMOKE. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES. DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF. TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER. OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS. IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A NEIGHBOURS PHONE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
  • Page 45 Don’t attempt to clean the fire until it has been switched off and allowed to cool completely. GAS CONSUMPTION Model 541 Has a maximum natural gas input of 3.65kW (Gross) Has a maximum natural gas output of 2.8kW Has a minimum natural gas input of 1.5kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.13kW...
  • Page 46 OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS See figure 1. Model Description Excelsior Dream Masquerade Appliance height (mm) Appliance width (mm) Appliance depth into room (mm) Minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the front of appliance (mm). Recommended clearance to non- combustible surfaces for access purposes (mm).
  • Page 47 OWNER GUIDE OPERATING YOUR FIRE The pilot is part of the flame supervision device, it may be left on without the main burner operating, however local weather conditions may lead to the pilot being extinguished - this is not a fault. It is advisable, that the pilot is turned off if the premises are to be left unoccupied for a lengthy period.

  • Page 48: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE To light the main burner. Partially depress the right control knob and turn to the main burner position marked The main burner flames are controlled by using the rocker switch at the right side of the fire case. Operating the rocker switch automatically causes the knob at the left side of the pilot control knob to rotate.
  • Page 49 OWNER GUIDE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance. In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency it is essential that the flue terminal outside the building is kept clear of any form of obstruction. We recommend that all gas appliances and their flues are checked annually by a competent person (In the UK a GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer, Outside of the UK a CORGI or GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer).
  • Page 50 OWNER GUIDE WARRANTY AND SERVICE Standard Warranty Terms & Conditions The warranty is for 12 months subject to contract. In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a GDC service operative or a GAS SAFE REGISTER operative. You must register your fire by calling our telephone registration line on 0800 597 8500.
  • Page 51 OWNER GUIDE What you need to do if you experience a problem with the operation of the fire: You should always contact your installer first, because the cause of the fault may not be related to the fire. If your installer confirms that the fault is with the fire and they can’t repair it, our friendly customer service team is on hand to help.
  • Page 52 OWNER GUIDE To be completed by Installer: Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number Figure 6. © GDC Group Ltd. 2014 Page 52...

  • Page 53: Gdc Group Ltd. 2014

    Fascia code - Can be found close to the information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING FASCIA CODE LABEL TO THE FASCIA CODE BE AFFIXED HERE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. Brand (Please tick) Valor Other......Date of Installation © GDC Group Ltd. 2014 Page 53...
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