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5139632/01
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Please keep me in a safe place for future use.
Model 941
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
Fitted with one of the following fascia.
Blenheim, Dream
or
Petrus.
(GC No. 32-811-21)
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 8711 565 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland Telephone 0044 844 8711 565.
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2011.

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  • Page 1 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 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...
  • Page 3 BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute. The Highest Standards Valor 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 This gas fire must be installed by a competent GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer in accordance with this installer guide.
  • Page 4 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 43 TO 55 Page 4 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2011.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page I NSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 42 OWNER GUIDE 43 - 55 1. FASCIA IMAGES 2. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 3. APPLIANCE DATA, EFFICIENCY AND NOx 3.1 General information. 3.2 Efficiency. 3.3 NOx 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Regulations, Standards and Law.

  • Page 6: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 11. BURNER & SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 11.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 11.2 Preliminary burner checks. 11.3 Inlet pressure check. 12. CERAMIC WALLS INSTALLATION 13. FITTING THE BURNER BAFFLE 14. FITTING THE FASCIA 14.1 Fitting the Blenheim fascia.

  • Page 7: Fascia Images

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. FASCIA IMAGES Dream Petrus Blenheim Page 7 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2011.

  • Page 8: Safety And Unpacking

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 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 appliance is as below: Model Heat Engine Fascia, firefront and ash pan Combined Weight Blenheim Dream...

  • Page 9: Appliance Data, Efficiency And Nox

    Model Efficiency % (Gross) 941 Natural gas 941 when converted to LPG. 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: Nox

    The 'Weighted' result for this appliance equates to: Model NO x Class 941 Natural gas 941 when converted to LPG 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 11: Ventilation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE In England and Wales, 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.

  • Page 12: Chimney Preparation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.5.3 Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) are easily affected by heat. They may scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing. 4.6 Chimney preparation. 4.6.1 If the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney that was previously used for solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation.

  • Page 13: The Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.8 The hearth. The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth unless the conditions of section 4.10.1.1 are met (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “O”-150°C surround. The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick.
  • Page 14 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.9.2 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 shown in figure 3. Minimum mandatory Recommended Depth...

  • Page 15: Installation Options

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.10 Installation options. In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 4.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth. To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 4 and complying with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material...

  • Page 16: Hole-In-The-Wall' Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.10.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations. It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 4.8 (See figure If a hearth is not fitted or a reduced depth hearth is fitted, the fire must be installed so that the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the finished floor level is at least 100mm.

  • Page 17: Precast Concrete Or Clay Flue Block System And Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.10.3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS EN 1858 with dimensions as in figure 7. BS 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster...

  • Page 18: Flues

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4.11 Flues. 1. Suitable flues and minimum flue 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.

  • Page 19: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. PACK CONTENTS The items required for this appliance are packed in two sections. Remove all the items carefully to prevent damage. Take special care when handling the ceramic components. Some items may be contained in the packaging fitments - Examine the packaging carefully before discarding.
  • Page 20 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 8. Pack contents Section 2 - Blenheim: Section 2 - Petrus: 1 Fascia trim pack (Contains three 1 Fascia separate pieces and six magnets) 1 Firefront 1 Firefront 1 Ash pan. 1 Ash pan. 1 Louvre Section 2 - Dream: 1 Fascia 1 Firefront 1 Ash pan.
  • Page 21 INSTALLER GUIDE Dream Blenheim Petrus Figure 8. Pack contents continued. Page 21 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2011.

  • Page 22: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. FIREPLACE CHECK 6.1 Soundness for appliance attachment. Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: - By fixing to the fireplace front surround. Using concealed tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing to the fireplace floor.

  • Page 23: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. IGNITION CHECK Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the ignition system performs satisfactorily. Set the control knob to the ‘OFF’ position. Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the ‘PILOT / IGN’ position. A 'click' will be heard as the integral piezo operates.

  • Page 24: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION Before continuing with the installation of the appliance complete the information in the warranty and service section of the OWNER guide (See last pages of the OWNER guide). 1. Detach the burner unit from the hotbox by removing two screws (See figure 10).
  • Page 25 INSTALLER GUIDE 5. There is a length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire. This will need to be fitted to the outer rear edges of the side and top flanges of the hotbox. Cut a 485mm length of foam seal. Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring.

  • Page 26: Hotbox Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. HOTBOX INSTALLATION 10.1 Method 1 - Cable retention and floor fixing. 1. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back or floor are sound enough to take the eye screws ‘M’ and wood screws ‘H’. If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged use they should be made sound with suitable...
  • Page 27 INSTALLER GUIDE figure 17) (For precast or clay block flue systems return the cables through the slotted holes in the side of the hotbox). 6. Place the hotbox fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround. 7.

  • Page 28: Method 2 - Front Fixing To Fireplace Surround

    INSTALLER GUIDE Side entry Rear entry Figure 19. Lower cable retention 10.2 Method 2 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the wall plugs ‘F' and wood screws ‘H’. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2.

  • Page 29: Sealing Floor Front - All Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. Insert a wall plug ‘F’ into each hole. 6. Place the hotbox back in position in the fireplace. 7. Fit a wood screw ‘H’ through each hole in the hotbox flanges and tighten to seal the box to the fireplace surround. 10.3 Sealing floor front - All installations.

  • Page 30: Inlet Pressure Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11.2.2 Operating the burner. 1. When the pilot burner is operating properly, gradually turn the control knob anti- clockwise to 'HIGH' (Depress the knob slightly to get past the ‘PILOT / IGN’ position). The main burner should now light. Depress the control knob slightly to release from the 'HIGH' position and turn back (clockwise) to 'LOW'.

  • Page 31: Ceramic Walls Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. CERAMIC WALLS INSTALLATION 1. Fit the ceramic rear wall inside the “L” bracket on the back face of the burner compartment. Push the ceramic wall flat against the back face of the burner compartment (See figure 23). 2.

  • Page 32: Fitting The Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. FITTING THE FASCIA 14.1 Fitting the Blenheim fascia. Fitting the fascia. 1. The fascia is supplied in three pieces. Carefully remove the three fascia pieces from the packaging. Remove any protective film. 2. The magnets used to locate each fascia trim should already be positioned on the rear of each trim.

  • Page 33: Fitting The Petrus Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE Fitting the fascia. 1. Carefully lift the fascia. Place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the fascia are directly above the two upper retaining brackets at the top of the hotbox. Lower the fascia unit making sure that the retaining plates locate fully into the brackets on the hotbox (See figure 28).
  • Page 34 INSTALLER GUIDE Fitting the firefront and ash pan. 1. Remove the firefront and ash pan from the packaging. 2. The rear of the firefront may be fitted with hanging screws or they may be supplied in the firefront packaging. Where they are not already fitted insert them into the lower holes on both sides of the firefront.

  • Page 35: Fitting The Ceramic Fuel Effect

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. It is important that the fitting guide for the ceramic fuel effect be placed inside or attached to this guide and handed to the customer following completion of the ‘Final review’...

  • Page 36: Check For Spillage

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.2 Check for spillage. A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the customer. Make this with all the ceramic fuel effect pieces and the firefront in position 1. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance.

  • Page 37: Final Review

    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. 17. FINAL REVIEW 1. COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER guide).

  • Page 38: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. Inform the customer that the Serial number for the appliance is located on the metal plate attached to the burner at the bottom of the appliance underneath the burner module. Removal of the firefront / ash pan will be required.

  • Page 39: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set and should not require adjustment. If the shutter is not as shown in figure 34 and requires adjustment, loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the position shown in figure 34 and tighten the fixing screws.

  • Page 40: To Remove The Complete Burner Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18.5 To remove the complete burner unit. 1. Remove the firefront, ash pan and fascia (See section 18.2 - 18.4). 2. Remove the ceramic fuel effect. 3. Support the inlet elbow to avoid straining the pipework and disconnect the appliance from the elbow.

  • Page 41: To Remove The Gas Valve

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18.8 To remove the piezo generator. 1. Remove the gas valve as section 18.7. 2. Make sure that the tap is in the off position. 3. Remove the circlip holding the piezo unit to the tap. Remove the piezo unit.

  • Page 42: To Remove The Main Burner Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18.11 To remove the main burner injector. 1. Remove the burner (See section 18.10). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (See figure 41) 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner. 4. Refit in the reverse order. 18.12 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. 1.

  • Page 43: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 52 TO 55 Page 43 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2011.
  • Page 44 OWNER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. To light the fire. Lighting with a taper. CLEANING YOUR FIRE Metal parts. Ceramic fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls. Burner.
  • Page 45 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 OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE. 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 46 Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 0.90kW Model 941 when converted using kit number 0595211 Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.7kW (Gross) Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.7kW Has a minimum propane gas input of 4.0kW (Gross)
  • Page 47 OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Minimum mandatory Recommended Depth clearance to clearance to non- Height Width into Model combustible combustible (mm) (mm) room surfaces projecting surfaces for access (mm) beyond the front of purposes (mm). appliance (mm). Blenheim Dream Petrus Figure 2.
  • Page 48 OWNER GUIDE 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 vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use.
  • Page 49 OWNER GUIDE turn back (clockwise) to turn ‘OFF’. This will extinguish the pilot. While cooling, the ceramic fuel effects may make some crackling noises. This is quite normal. Note i) If the flames go out while setting the control, repeat the full lighting procedure.
  • Page 50 OWNER GUIDE CLEANING YOUR FIRE To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your fire please follow these guidelines: Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin.
  • Page 51 OWNER GUIDE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT FITTING The 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 guide for the ceramic fuel effect is followed correctly. If replacing the ceramic fuel effect, where a new guide is supplied, follow the installer and owner guide supplied with the replacement fuel effect.
  • Page 52 OWNER GUIDE WARRANTY AND SERVICE Standard Warranty Terms & Conditions The warranty is for 12 months subject to contract. Servicing can be carried out either by a heateam service engineer or a GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer. You must register your fire with heateam, the service division of Baxi Heating UK Limited, either by completing and returning the registration card or calling our free telephone registration line on 0800 032 72 44.
  • Page 53 OWNER GUIDE When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Fire serial number (Located on a metal plate - See figure 5 on page 55)*. Date of installation*. Your installer name and address details*. Fire make and model number*.
  • Page 54 OWNER GUIDE To be completed by Installer: Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Gas Safe Register Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number Page 54 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2011.

  • Page 55: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (A label containing this information may have been placed below or can be found on the serial number label - See figure 5) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. SERIAL NUMBER LABEL TO BE AFFIXED HERE Fascia name (Block Capitals)
  • Page 56 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2011.

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