The Atmosphere Sensing Device (Asd); Fireguard Requirements; Room Considerations; Chimney Preparation - Valor 500FS Installer And Owner Manual

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5.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD).

The appliance is fitted with an A.S.D (Atmosphere sensing device). If the appliance
closes down after a period of operation for no apparent reason, the consumer should
be informed to stop using the appliance until the installation and appliance have been
thoroughly checked. The A.S.D will shut the appliance down if an unacceptable
amount of harmful products of combustion accumulate. Under no circumstances
should the A.S.D be altered or bypassed in any way. Only a genuine manufacturer's
replacement part should be fitted. The individual A.S.D components are not
replaceable.

5.4 Fireguard requirements.

A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young
children, the elderly, the infirm and pet animals.

5.5 Room considerations.

5.5.1 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower
or where steam is regularly present.
5.5.2 An extractor fan may only be used in the same room as this appliance, or in
any area from which ventilation for the appliance is taken, if it does not affect the safe
performance of the appliance. Note the spillage test requirements detailed further on
in this manual. If the fan is likely to affect the appliance, the appliance must not be
installed unless the fan is permanently disconnected.
5.5.3 Do not place any flammable materials within a distance of 0.5 m of the
radiation of the appliance and ventilation grills.

5.6 Chimney preparation.

5.6.1 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. All flues should
be inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages.
5.6.2 Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible,
they must be secured in the open position.

5.7 Fireplace preparation.

5.7.1 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop
any draughts.
5.7.2 The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that the convection box
can be installed without it rocking and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom
front of the box.
5.7.3 The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered
by the convection box top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces
should be made good if necessary.
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