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5119074/02 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Model 742 REMOTE CONTROL INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE Fitted with the Knightsbridge fascia (GC No. 32-264-21) We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed, operated and maintained satisfactorily.
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Safety First. Valor Fires fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards and Safety Marks. Quality and Excellence. All Valor Fires fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute.
INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page I NSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 37 OWNER GUIDE 38 - 51 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.
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INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 10. BURNER & SUPPLY PIPE 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.
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 approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: Model Heat Engine Fascia / Firefront Combined Weight Knightsbridge 7.26...
: Model Efficiency % (Gross) 742 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).
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.
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”...
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.
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 = 760mm. •...
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INSTALLER GUIDE 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). Knightsbridge Figure 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (Dimensions are subject to manufacturing deviation.
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 surround and hearth as shown in figure 4 and complying with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material...
INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations. It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.8 (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.
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 7. BS 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster...
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.
INSTALLER GUIDE 4. PACK CONTENTS The items required for this appliance are packed in two sections. Section 1 - Fire Unit contains: 1 Burner and hotbox unit. 1 Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe. 1 Inlet ‘T’ connector and pressure test point. 1 Flue restrictor.
INSTALLER GUIDE 5. FIREPLACE CHECK 5.1 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.
INSTALLER GUIDE 6. IGNITION CHECK Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the ignition system performs satisfactorily. The pilot burner and electrode unit is at the left front of the burner. Push in the right hand control knob and turn anticlockwise through the ignition position marked And up to the pilot position marked A spark should flash across from the pilot electrode to...
INSTALLER GUIDE 8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 1. Detach the burner unit from the hotbox by removing two screws (See figure 10). Lift the burner unit clear. 2. Fit the two “U” section seals to the bottom edges of the hotbox side flanges (See figure 11).
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INSTALLER GUIDE 5. This appliance is supplied with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught is excessive. Generally we recommend the restrictor is NOT fitted where a precast flue, metal flue box or a flue liner is used, however, certain flues may work sufficiently to warrant its use.
INSTALLER GUIDE 9. HOTBOX INSTALLATION 9.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre / wooden wall plugs and wood screws. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement.
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INSTALLER GUIDE holes should be drilled within the range of positions shown in figure 17 using a suitably sized masonry drill. The holes should be equidistant each side of the centre line of the fireplace to ensure that the appliance finishes centrally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables.
INSTALLER GUIDE 11. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the back panel. The end of the cable adjuster will pass into the hole. Tighten the screws in the retainers so that they clamp the cables in position. Apply tension to the cables by turning the hexagonal adjusters by hand (See figure 21).
INSTALLER GUIDE 10. BURNER & SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Refit the burner unit to the hotbox with two screws. 2. Connect the supply line to the appliance. 3. Turn on the gas supply and pressure check the installation pipework for gas soundness.
INSTALLER GUIDE 10.4 Lighting the pilot. Please note:- The fire must be lit manually. 1. Ensure that the pilot burner control knob is in the OFF position (1 in figure 24). 2. Depress the pilot burner control knob and turn slowly anti-clockwise to the ignition position (2 in figure 24) to activate the piezo ignition...
INSTALLER GUIDE 10.8 Using the remote control handset. 1. Keep the pilot burner at the "main burner on" position. Check the full range of main burner heat settings using the remote control handset. In order to vary the flame effect between High and Low positions, press, and keep depressed, either the High button, or the Low button as appropriate (See figure 25).
INSTALLER GUIDE 11. 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 27). 2.
INSTALLER GUIDE 13. 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’...
INSTALLER GUIDE side (See figure 31). The installation is satisfactory if the smoke is drawn into the appliance. If the smoke is not drawn into the appliance leave the appliance alight at the maximum setting for a further ten minutes and then repeat the test.
INSTALLER GUIDE 16. FINAL REVIEW 1. COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER guide). 2. If a gap is visible between the inner sides of the fascia and the ceramic side walls, gently slide the walls forward.
INSTALLER GUIDE 17. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT Always turn off the gas supply 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 fireplace opening checked and cleared of any debris. This product uses fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres.
INSTALLER GUIDE 17.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. (For LPG models refer to the conversion guide). 1. The aeration shutter is factory set and should not require adjustment. If the shutter is not as shown in figure 32 and requires adjustment, loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the position shown in figure 32 and tighten the fixing screws.
INSTALLER GUIDE 17.4 To remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 17.3). 2. Unscrew and remove the two screws from the gas valve shield (See figure 35). Place the shield to one side. 3. Unscrew and remove the three screws securing the remote control receiver bracket to the underside of the burner tray (See figure 36).
INSTALLER GUIDE will only fit to the correct motor terminals. 17.6 To replace the burner. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 17.3). 2. Support the elbow injector and unscrew the injector nut. 3. Remove the two screws from the burner clamping plate (See figure 39) 4.
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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.
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.
Has a minimum natural gas input of 1.55kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 0.64kW Model 742 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 3.2kW (Gross)
OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 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). Knightsbridge Figure 2. Appliance dimensions and clearances (Dimensions are subject to manufacturing deviation.
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.
OWNER GUIDE in order to purge any air from the system. If after ten seconds, ignition has not occurred, turn the 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.
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 completely. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin.
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.
OWNER GUIDE Changing the battery in the remote control handset. 1. Remove the rear cover from the handset. 2. Remove and discard the battery from the handset. 3. Fit a new PP3 battery as indicated inside to in the remote control handset. We recommend the use of alkaline batteries.
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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 6 on page 51)*. Date of installation*. Your installer name and address details*. Fire make and model number*.
OWNER GUIDE Model Serial number (Can be found on the information label - See figure 6) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE 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 MAY HAVE BEEN...
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