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Valor Fires 349 Installation And Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 349
RADIANT / CONVECTOR GAS FIRE
Fitted with one of the following fascia
Firelite
(GC No. 32-032-91)
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.
Telephone 0844 8711 565 (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
Telephone 0044 844 8711 565.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
Regency.
or
5135980/01

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  • Page 1 However, if further information is required, our Valor Fires Technical Helpline will be pleased to help. Telephone 0844 8711 565 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
  • Page 2 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 Fires, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP www.firesandstoves.co.uk Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication ©...
  • 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 30 TO 43 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 29 OWNER GUIDE 30 - 43 1. SAFETY 2. LIST OF ACCESSORIES 3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 3.1 Appliance data. 3.2 Efficiency. 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 4.2 Ventilation.

  • Page 6: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 7. CONTROL AND PRESSURE CHECKS 7.1 Check control settings. 7.2 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. 7.3 Check reference pressure. 8. FASCIA FITTING 9. SPILLAGE CHECK 10. FINAL REVIEW 11. SERVICING AND PARTS REPLACEMENT 11.1 To replace radiant(s).

  • 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 lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: Heat Engine Fascia 9.35 5.05 One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is considered too heavy then obtain assistance.

  • Page 8: Appliance Data And Efficiency

    Model Efficiency % (Gross) 349 Firelite and Regency 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 GL Industrial services (0087).

  • Page 9: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. The installation must be in accordance with these instructions. 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 10: Ventilation

    INSTALLER GUIDE b) All relevant national and local rules in force. c) The current building regulations. Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice. 4.2 Ventilation. Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation requirements of this appliance.

  • Page 11: Fireplace Preparation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.6 Fireplace preparation. 4.6.1 The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “O” 150°C surround. 4.6.2 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. 4.6.3 The front of the fireplace should be flat over an area sufficient to ensure a good seal with the closure plate.

  • Page 12: Fireplace Clearances

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.7 Fireplace clearances. 4.7.1 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to a corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the appliance is 50mm at either side (See figure 2). Although no side clearance is necessary to non-combustible surfaces we recommend a 100mm clearance for service access to the fascia side fixings.

  • Page 13: The Flue Spigot

    250mm downwards measured from the bottom of the flue spigot (See figure 4). 4.8.2 A spigot extension is available (Valor Fires part number 0595191). When fitted this shall extend through the closure plate for at least 38mm and have a minimum clearance of 50mm from the end to any surface.

  • Page 14: The Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.9. The hearth. The appliance must be mounted on a non-combustible hearth except when the conditions in section 4.10.3 are met (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The hearth must be at least 680mm wide x 300mm deep.

  • Page 15: Wall Mounting To Conventional Or Pre-Cast Flues

    INSTALLER GUIDE The fireplace opening must be within the following dimensions: Precast flue Width Height Max. 440mm Max. 610mm Min. 305mm Min. 525mm The total height of the closure plate is 660mm and will accommodate a maximum opening height of 650mm (This allows a 10mm overhang). Heights above 620mm (Inclusive of sealing tape) will leave the sealing tape and closure plate visible above the appliance.

  • Page 16: Metal Flue Box

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.10.4 Metal flue box. The appliance can be installed to a metal flue box conforming to BS 715 Section 6 (For gas fires to BS 7977-1) having a minimum internal depth of 165mm. The opening must be within the following dimensions: Metal Flue Box.

  • Page 17: Pre-Installation Preparation

    INSTALLER GUIDE accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 to ensure that the products of combustion can be safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere. Where the appliance is connected to an unlined brick chimney it is generally unnecessary for the chimney pot to be replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a diameter smaller than 170mm.

  • Page 18: Fitting The Battery To Electronic Ignition Models

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5.3 Fitting the battery to electronic ignition models. 1. At the front of the electronic spark generator there is a removable circular battery cover. Unscrew the cover in an anticlockwise direction. 2. Remove any protective film from the battery and place into the generator. The negative ( - ) terminal should go in first.

  • Page 19: Fitting The Closure Plate

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5.6 Fitting the closure plate. The spigot opening in the closure plate has two ‘flange’ sections. Fold along the perforated line of Flange 2. The dimensions of the closure plate will be as in figure 7. The closure plate has an opening at the bottom for a central gas feed pipe.
  • Page 20 INSTALLER GUIDE 5.6.2 Wall mounting (See figure 9). The closure plate must be fitted and sealed to the hearth and fireplace opening using a suitable heat resistant material. If necessary cut the closure plate but make sure that it overlaps the fireplace opening sufficiently to allow satisfactory sealing.

  • Page 21: Appliance Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. APPLIANCE INSTALLATION 6.1 Installing to a hearth. 1. Place the fire centrally on the hearth making sure that the spigot lines up with the spigot hole in the closure plate. Gently slide the appliance into place being careful not to scratch the hearth.

  • Page 22: Flue Restrictor Adjustment

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6.5 Flue restrictor adjustment. (See figure 11). The appliance has an integral adjustable flue draught restrictor. This is supplied set in the fully open (unrestricted) position and in most cases no adjustment should be necessary. It can be reset to a fully restricted position if the flue draught is excessive.

  • Page 23: Control And Pressure Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. CONTROL AND PRESSURE CHECKS 7.1 Check control settings. 1. If closed open the isolating valve at the inlet ‘T’ connector. 2. To check the control positions temporarily place the fascia loosely over the engine. Fit the control knob over the gas tap spindle. 3.

  • Page 24: Check Reference Pressure

    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 Fires authorised parts. 7.3 Check reference pressure. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 3 of this manual.

  • Page 25: Spillage Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. SPILLAGE CHECK A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the customer. Make this with all radiants and complete fascia in position. 1. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the fire. 2.

  • Page 26: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. FINAL REVIEW COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER guide). Make sure that the dress guard is securely in position. Recheck the operation of the fire at all control positions. Explain to the customer that the manual control appliance is fitted with a two-spark ignition system (See section 7.1 point 3).

  • Page 27: Servicing And Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11. SERVICING AND PARTS REPLACEMENT Always turn off the gas supply and allow the appliance to cool completely before commencing any servicing (The appliance inlet “T” connector incorporates an isolating valve). It is recommended that, at least once a year, the appliance is disconnected and the catchment space behind the closure plate checked and cleared of any debris.

  • Page 28: To Replace The Pilot Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11.3 To replace the pilot unit. 1. Remove the fascia as section 11.2. 2. Disconnect the thermocouple connection at the bottom of the gas tap. 3. Disconnect the pilot pipe from the gas tap. It is the upper connection at the right side of the tap.

  • Page 29: To Grease The Gas Tap

    INSTALLER GUIDE the gas valve. Lift the microswitch bracket and spindle clear of the gas valve top. It is important to note the orientation of the ‘D’ flat at the top of the spindle as it will need to be replaced in the same way. 4.

  • Page 30: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 39 TO 43 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 30...
  • Page 31 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. To light the fire (Manual ignition). To light the fire (Electronic ignition). Lighting with a match or taper CLEANING YOUR FIRE REPLACING THE RADIANTS MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 32 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 33 OWNER GUIDE Do provide a suitable guard that complies with BS 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm and pet animals Although this fire conforms to all the applicable standards, it is a heating appliance and certain parts of its surface will become hot).
  • Page 34 OWNER GUIDE GAS CONSUMPTION Has a maximum natural gas input of 5.4kW (Gross) Has a maximum natural gas output of 4.0kW Has a minimum natural gas input of 1.57kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.0kW OPERATING YOUR FIRE PLEASE NOTE When operating your fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate...
  • Page 35 OWNER GUIDE In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition mechanism the pilot can be lit with a long match or taper – See the next page. When the pilot has lit keep the knob depressed for about ten seconds to allow the flame sensing probe to warm up.
  • Page 36 OWNER GUIDE Lighting with a match or taper Manual ignition: Depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise towards the 1/IGN position. Electronic ignition: Depress the control knob slightly and turn anticlockwise towards the 1/IGN position. While keeping the knob depressed, light the pilot by inserting a long match or taper into the opening as in figure 4.
  • Page 37 OWNER GUIDE REPLACING THE RADIANTS Always use the correct type of replacement radiant. Ask for Valor Fires part number 5132071 (Single Radiant). Turn the fire off and allow it to cool before attempting to remove the radiants. Remove the dress guard by pressing down the two hooks at the top. Tilt the guard forward and lift out (See figure 5).
  • Page 38 OWNER GUIDE MAINTENANCE Battery replacement (Electronic ignition). 1. The battery cover is located at the base of the fire on the right hand side. 2. Unscrew the battery cover in an anticlockwise direction. 3. Remove the battery and discard. 4. Remove any protective film from the replacement battery and place into the generator.
  • Page 39 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 heateam service engineer or a GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer. Outside of the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a CORGI or GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer.
  • Page 40 OWNER GUIDE When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Fire serial number and fascia code (The serial number can be found on the serial number label - See figure 6 on page 43).* Date of installation.* Your installer name and address details.* Fire make and model number.*...
  • Page 41 OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 41...
  • Page 42 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 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 42...

  • Page 43: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on the serial number label - See figure 6) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE TO BE AFFIXED HERE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. Fascia name (Block Capitals) Fascia code - Can be found close to the information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE...
  • Page 44 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

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