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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 752
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
Fitted with a
Broadway, Liberty,
Valor Landscape 2 Gas
Vermont
(GC No. 32-032-74)
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 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 2010.
fascia
5122667/03
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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 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 35 TO 47 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 34 OWNER GUIDE 35 - 47 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 2.1 General information. 2.2 Efficiency. 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 3.2 Ventilation requirements. 3.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD).
  • Page 6 INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 10. BURNER INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 10.2 Fitting the batteries. 10.3 Preliminary burner checks. 10.4 Lighting the pilot. 10.5 Checking the heat settings. 10.6 To turn the fire back to pilot setting. 10.7 To turn the fire off.

  • Page 7: Safety And Unpacking

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING Installer Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling The lifting weight of this appliance is as below (kg): Model Heat Engine Firefront Combined Weight Broadway 7.45 6.35...

  • Page 8: Appliance Data And Efficiency

    Model Efficiency % (Gross) 752. 752 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). The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government's Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.

  • Page 9: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency Natural Gas 0.901 0.921 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 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 Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice. 3.2 Ventilation requirements. Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation requirements of this appliance. In GB reference should be made to BS 5871 Part 2 and in IE reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”...

  • Page 11: Fireplace Preparation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.6.2 Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible, they must be secured in the open position. 3.7 Fireplace preparation. 3.7.1 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts.

  • Page 12: Fireplace Clearances

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.9 Fireplace clearances. 3.9.1 The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is detailed below: • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 750mm. •...
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 3. Appliance dimensions (Fascia may differ from that shown and is subject to manufacturing tolerances) © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 13...

  • Page 14: Installation Options

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10 Installation options. In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 3.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth. To a fireplace complete with hearth as shown in figure 4. Chair brick removal may not be required providing at least 50mm clearance is available from the flue outlet to any fireplace component.

  • Page 15: Metal Flue Box And Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10.2 Metal flue box and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a fireplace incorporating a metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of BS 715 and with a flue conforming to BS EN 1856 part 1. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to those shown in figure 5.

  • Page 16: Precast Concrete Or Clay Flue Block System And Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10.3 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 6. BS 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster because heat transfer may cause cracking on directly plastered flues.

  • Page 17: Flues

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.11 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 18: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. PACK CONTENTS (See figure 7) Hotbox and burner assembly Fascia Literature Pack (Not shown) Burner tray trim Loose parts pack including: - Length of self-adhesive foam seal Fire Retaining cables Cable adjusters Flue restrictor No.8 x 3/8” tapping screws for securing the flue restrictor M4 x 10 screws for securing the fascia Eyebolts Fibre / wooden plugs...
  • Page 19 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 7. Pack contents © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 19...

  • Page 20: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. FIREPLACE CHECK 5.1 Soundness for appliance attachment. A primary method of retaining the appliance is provided: - Using concealed tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening. The method is detailed in section 9 of this manual. Make sure that the areas at the back of the fireplace are sound enough to take the eyebolts.

  • Page 21: Gas Supply Connection

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the inlet ‘T’ connector at the bottom front of the appliance. The inlet ‘T’ connector can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction. The inlet ‘T’ connector includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test point.

  • Page 22: Fitting The Foam Seal

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8.2 Fitting the foam seal. 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 the foam seal to the required length.

  • Page 23: Hotbox Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. HOTBOX INSTALLATION 9.1 Hotbox installation. 1. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back are sound enough to take the eyebolts. If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged use they should be made sound with suitable cement. 2.

  • Page 24: Floor Sealing (All Installations)

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. Thread the cables through the eyebolts. Return the cables through the holes near the bottom of the hotbox side panels (See figure 14). 7. Place the hotbox fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround. 8.

  • Page 25: Burner Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. BURNER INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Refit the burner unit to the hotbox using the two screws removed previously. 2. Connect the supply line to the appliance. 3. If closed open the isolating valve at the inlet ‘T’ connector. 4.

  • Page 26: Checking The Heat Settings

    INSTALLER GUIDE control knob back to the OFF position. Wait 30 seconds and then repeat the ignition procedure. 3. When the pilot is alight keep the knob depressed for ten seconds to allow the pilot flame to stabilise. 4. Release the knob. When the knob is released, the pilot should remain alight. If the pilot fails to remain alight, repeat the ignition procedure, this time keeping the knob depressed for a longer period of time.

  • Page 27: Inlet Pressure Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10.9 Inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 2 of this guide. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point.

  • Page 28: Fascia Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. FASCIA INSTALLATION 12.1 Fitting the fascia. 1. Remove the fascia from its pack and remove any protective covering. 2. The lower front cover on the fascia is held in place with strong magnets. Remove the lower front cover.

  • Page 29: Spillage & Flame Supervision Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. SPILLAGE & FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 14.1 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 fascia in position. 1. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance. 2.

  • Page 30: 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 Fires authorised parts. 15. FINAL REVIEW 1. COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of this guide).

  • Page 31: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11. Inform the customer that the serial number for the appliance is located on the information label located behind the lower front fascia trim and underneath the burner. 12. Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer. 16.

  • Page 32: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set for use with a ‘pebble’ ceramic fuel effect. It is important to ensure that the aeration setting is correct for the ceramic fuel effect used.

  • Page 33: To Remove The Pilot Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.3 To remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 6.2). 2. Remove the burner tray trim. 3. Unscrew and remove the two screws from the gas valve shield (See figure 27). Place the shield to one side.

  • Page 34: To Replace The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.5 To replace the burner. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 16.2). 2. Support the elbow injector and unscrew the injector nut. 3. Remove the two screws from the burner clamping plate (See figure 30) 4. Lift the right hand side of the burner, slide it to the right and lift clear 5.

  • Page 35: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 44 TO 47 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 35...
  • Page 36 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. Lighting the pilot. Heat settings. To turn the fire back to pilot setting. To turn the fire off. Using the remote control handset.

  • Page 37: Safety

    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 38: Gas Consumption

    Has a minimum natural gas input of 1.7kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 0.87kW Model 752 when converted using kit number 0595221 Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.1kW (Gross) Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.17kW Has a minimum propane gas input of 3.2kW (Gross)

  • Page 39: Appliance Dimensions

    OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Figure 2. Appliance dimensions © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 39...

  • Page 40: Operating Your Fire

    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 41: Heat Settings

    OWNER GUIDE Heat settings. 1. Once the pilot light is established, light the main burner by turning the pilot burner control knob anti- clockwise to the "main burner on" position (Number 3 in figure 3), and by then turning the main burner control knob to the high position (Number 5 in figure 3).

  • Page 42: Cleaning Your Fire

    OWNER GUIDE CLEANING YOUR FIRE To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your Valor Fires appliance, please follow these guidelines: Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool completely. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin.

  • Page 43: Ceramic Fuel Effect Refitting

    OWNER GUIDE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING 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 44: Warranty And Service

    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 45 OWNER GUIDE When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Fire serial number and fascia code (Located on the information label - See figure 5 on page 47)* Date of installation* Your installer name and address details* Fire make and model number* Proof of purchase (if you do not have the fire serial number) *Note: Details 1 –...
  • Page 46 OWNER GUIDE The following pages are to be completed by the 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 2010. Page 46...
  • Page 47 OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on information label - See figure 5) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. Fascia name (Block Capitals) Fascia code - Can be found on information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED...
  • Page 48 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

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