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600B624/03
May 2000
INSTALLER GUIDE
MODEL BR622
(GC32 - 032 - 09)
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
INCORPORATING THE
VALOR
CONTROL
WITH
ADORN,
VISAGE,
ELEGANT or
ICON Front
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING VALOR 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
We trust that these instructions give sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed and maintained satisfactorily. However if
further information is required, our Valor advice line will be pleased to help.
Ring 0345 626 341 (local call rates apply).
Please keep in a safe place for future reference

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  • Page 1 We trust that these instructions give sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed and maintained satisfactorily. However if further information is required, our Valor advice line will be pleased to help. Ring 0345 626 341 (local call rates apply).
  • Page 2 BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute. The Highest Standards Valor is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LIST OF CONTENTS Page Appliance Data............................4 General Installation Requirements......................4 Contents of Packs..........................8 Ignition Spark Check..........................9 Fireplace Requirements........................9 Gas Supply Pipe..........................10 Preparing Appliance for Installation....................11 Convection Box Installation......................12 Burner Installation..........................15 Ceramic Walls Installation........................15 Front Surround & Control Linkage Installion..................16 Ceramic Coals Installation......................18 Operating Checks...........................19 •...
  • Page 4: Appliance Data

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1.APPLIANCE DATA 2. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner compartment walls and gaskets containing The installation must be in accordance with Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man- these instructions.For the user’s protection, made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure in the United Kingdom it is the law that all to these materials may cause temporary irritation gas appliances are installed by competent...
  • Page 5 INSTALLER GUIDE As supplied the appliance can be installed in the following situations:- 2.2.1 To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 1 and complying with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback for a debris catchment space.
  • Page 6 INSTALLER GUIDE be no less than the distance shown in aluminium as specified in BS715. figure 3. The distance from the front face A properly constructed precast concrete or of the flueway opening in the lintel block clay flue system conforming to BS1289 Part 1 (or equivalent) to the extreme front face of or 2.
  • Page 7 INSTALLER GUIDE If the appliance is to be fitted against a detailed further on in this manual. If the wall with combustible cladding, the fan is likely to affect the appliance, the cladding must be removed from the area appliance must not be installed unless covered by the outer surround (see figure the fan is permanently disconnected.
  • Page 8 INSTALLER GUIDE Section 2 - “Icon” Fire Front contains: 3.UNPACKING Fire front surround with sliding control Bottom front cover The items required for this appliance are packed Top shield in two sections. Tapping screws for top shield Machine screws for front surround fixing Section 1 - Fire Unit contains: Knurled screws for bottom front cover Burner &...
  • Page 9: The Fireplace

    INSTALLER GUIDE Check Ignition Spark 4.THE FIREPLACE Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic ignition system performs satisfactorily. INSTALLATIONS NOT REQUIRING 3.1.1 Fit the battery to the ignition block located OPTIONAL SPACING KIT 617K below the burner tray at the left side (see 4.1.1 Fireplace size figure 7).
  • Page 10: Gas Supply Pipe

    KIT 617K it is installed (See figure 10). The Valor accessory kit 617K must be Note that the centre of the appliance inlet used for all installations described in elbow is 25mm above the fireplace floor.
  • Page 11: Preparing The Appliance

    INSTALLER GUIDE “Icon” Front 6.PREPARING THE APPLIANCE Attach the top shield to the convection air FOR INSALLATION outlet aperture using the three tapping screws supplied in the fire front pack (see Detach the burner unit from the figure 14). convection box by removing two screws (see figure 11).
  • Page 12: Convection Box Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE The appliance is supplied with two This appliance is supplied with a flue fireback spacers extending backwards to restrictor for use where the flue draught is ensure sufficient clearance from the back excessive. The restrictor must NOT be of the fireplace when installed without the fitted where a precast flue or a flue liner is spacer kit 617K.
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE 7.1.1.3 Remove the convection box. Drill four insert the convection box into the holes in the fireplace front surround at feeding the supply pipe through the slit the marked positions using a no.12 in the rear seal. masonry drill. 7.1.2.4 The convection box has two holes at 7.1.1.4 Insert a rawlplug into each hole.
  • Page 14 INSTALLER GUIDE Tighten the screws in the retainers so should then automatically realign itself. that they clamp the cables in position. Pull each cable taut again and push the Apply tension to the cables by turning cable retainers back against the “V” the hexagonal adjusters by hand (see brackets.
  • Page 15: Burner Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE ALL INSTALLATIONS simultaneously open the gas tap allowing Important - Seal The Floor Front Using the gas to flow to the pilot. the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the Wait a few seconds while the air is bottom of the convection box to the purged.
  • Page 16 INSTALLER GUIDE The ceramic sidewalls can be installed 10.2.1 “Adorn” Surround in two alternative arrangements: Place the front casting against the With the brick pattern visible - Fit the fireplace front surface so that the wall stamped “A” at the right side and retaining strip at the back of the casting the wall stamped “B”...
  • Page 17 INSTALLER GUIDE 10.2.2 “Visage” Surround 10.2.3 “Icon “ Surround Place the front surround against the Place the front surround against the fireplace front surface so that the two fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the retaining plates at the back of the surround are directly above the two surround are directly above the two...
  • Page 18: Ceramic Coals Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10.3 All Surrounds 11.2 Place the ceramic front coal in position Align the hole near the bottom of the in front of the base coal. Make sure that control linking bar with that in the the side legs of the front coal are fully control pivot bracket.
  • Page 19: Operating Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11.3.2 Place a medium size coal behind and approximately midway between the two front loose coals which are to the left of centre. Similarly place another medium size coal behind and between the loose coals which are to the right of centre. Then, Place the large loose coal between these two with the arrow underneath and pointing to the back.
  • Page 20: Spillage Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4 seconds of the pilot igniting. Keep at main burner should go out. While this position for a further 10 seconds to cooling the coals may make some allow the pilot flame to stabilise. crackling noises. This is quite normal. 12.2 CHECK REFERENCE PRESSURE The appliance is pre-set to give the...
  • Page 21: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13.SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT 13.1 “Adorn” Front Place the bottom front cover in position below the front casting bridge. 13.2 “Visage” front 13.2.1 Fit the fire front casting to the front surround. Locate the two screw heads at the rear top corners of the casting through the keyhole slots at the inner sides of the surround.
  • Page 22 INSTALLER GUIDE 14.6 Advise the customer that the appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during the first 20 ñ 30 minutes of use. To do this, simply slide the control to its highest setting. This will also burn off any carbon deposits that may have formed during previous use.
  • Page 23 INSTALLER GUIDE 15.1.4 Detach the microswitch and insulation recommend that you use a HEPA pad by removing two screws. filtered vacuum to remove any dust and 15.1.5 Replace in the reverse order. Check that soot accumulated in and around the fire the microswitch operates correctly by before and after working on the fire.
  • Page 24 INSTALLER GUIDE sides of the convection box (See fig. 31). 15.3.2.5 Make sure that the control linking bar has been detached (see 15.3.2.3). Carefully lift the surround unit upwards to clear the upper retaining brackets on the convection box (See fig.
  • Page 25 INSTALLER GUIDE 15.5.4 Refit in the reverse order. 15.6 TO REMOVE THE BURNER UNIT (See figure 51) 15.6.1 Remove the front surround unit- See section 15.3. 15.6.2 Remove the 11 loose coals, the front coal and the base coal. 15.6.3 Remove the ceramic side and rear walls.
  • Page 26 INSTALLER GUIDE figure 53 Pilot unit removal figure 52 Thormocouple interrupter block (dust cage not shown for clarity) 15.7.6 Refit in the reverse order. 15.9.5 Remove the first screw securing the 15.8 TO REMOVE THE THERMOCOUPLE dust cage to the pilot unit & burner. INTERRUPTER BLOCK (See figure 52) Carefully remove the dust cage and 15.8.1...
  • Page 27 INSTALLER GUIDE 15.11.4 Detach the burner pipe from the controller. Support the controller while detaching to prevent excessive strain. 15.11.5 Remove the nut and washer securing 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.
  • Page 28 INSTALLER GUIDE 15.13 TO REPLACE BURNER PLAQUES (Fig.57) 15.14 TO REMOVE THE APPLIANCE FROM 15.13.1 Remove the 11 loose coals, the front THE FIREPLACE coal and the base coal.The plaques can 15.14.1 Remove the burner unit - See section be then be removed as follows without 15.6.
  • Page 29: Ignition Microswitch

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.SHORT LIST OF SPARES KEY NO. DESCRIPTION NO. OFF MAKER’S PART NO. Shut-off tap 540899 Gas flow rate controller 540919 Thermocouple interrupter block 522389 Ignition microswitch 540959 Gas shut-off microswitch 540969 Pilot unit - For Natural Gas Appliances 1 540979 Pilot unit - For Propane Gas Appliances 544929...
  • Page 31 Type of fire. Model/Name. Serial Number. The fault, problem or request. General advice about gas and your gas fire: VALOR ADVICELINE 0345 626341. To report faults or arrange for your fire to be serviced: VALOR SERVICE 0121 386 6203. To order spares or for sales information: VALOR SALES 0121 386 6260.
  • Page 32: Users Instructions

    Servicing • Servicing can be carried out either by a Valor Service engineer or a CORGI registered Installer. • If you require your fire to be serviced, please contact Valor Service on 0121 386 6203 and quote the following details;...
  • Page 33 USERS INSTRUCTIONS 2 Place the ceramic front coal in position in which are to the right of centre. Then, Place front of the base coal. Make sure that the the large loose coal between these two with side legs of the front coal are fully seated into the arrow underneath and pointing to the the burner tray.
  • Page 34 Only the fuel bed parts supplied with this turned off. appliance or authorised Valor replacements If large pieces of debris are found anywhere must be used. Never add extra coals above the in the fireplace, have the chimney inspected number stated in these instructions.
  • Page 35 USERS INSTRUCTIONS flames will appear predominantly blue. The battery may need replacing. Details of battery coals will take time to warm up. Although replacement are given further on in this some glow will be seen after approximately ten manual. minutes, the full visual effect will only be Until you can obtain a replacement battery the apparent after a somewhat longer time.
  • Page 36: Gas Consumption

    USERS INSTRUCTIONS See item 5 on page 3 50mm See item 3 on page 3 Hearth & Shelf Requirements Adorn Visage & Elegant Icon figure 1 Hearth dimensions, Shelf clearance & Front dimensions If this device starts to repeatedly shut off the 1.
  • Page 37 USERS INSTRUCTIONS 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 - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 6.
  • Page 38 If you require further assistance or any advice about gas in general, the Valor AdviceLine will be pleased to help. Please telephone 0345-626341 (local call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
  • Page 39 BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute. The Highest Standards Valor is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance.
  • Page 40: Owner Guide

    THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE) ONLY This Owner Manual is intended to help you care for your Valor gas fire. Please read carefully before using your gas fire and keep for future reference. This Owner manual gives sufficient details to enable your gas fire to be operated and maintained.

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