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Valor BR417 VA Installer's Manual

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600B702/06
INSTALLER GUIDE
MODEL BR417 VA
( G . C . 3 2 - 0 3 2 - 0 7 )
I n s e t L i v e F u e l E f f e c t
G a s F i r e
with
Ultimate
Front
AS SUPPLIED, THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS
(G20). WHEN CONVERTED USING VALOR CONVERSION KIT
NO.0591149 THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31)
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (GB) AND
THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE) ONLY.
We trust that this Installer Guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to
be installed and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is
required, our Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.
Please telephone 08706 061 065 (National call rates apply).
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
Valor Heating, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP
www.valor.co.uk
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary
slightly from those given in this publication.
© Valor Heating

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  • Page 1 We trust that this Installer Guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be installed and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required, our Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help. Please telephone 08706 061 065 (National call rates apply).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE CONTENTS SAFETY ........................3 ACCESSORY LIST ....................3 APPLIANCE DATA ....................4 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..........5 UNPACKING & PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION ......10 Unpacking ......................10 5.2 Ignition Spark Check..................... 11 Fireplace Condition Check .................. 11 GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION ................12 PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION ......... 13 The Flue Restrictor ....................

  • Page 3: Safety

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 S A F E T Y 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 12.95 kg. One person should be sufficient to lift the fire.

  • Page 4: Appliance Data

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 3 A P P L I A N C E D A T A This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner compartment rear wall and gaskets containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

  • Page 5: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 4 G E N E R A L I N S T A L L A T I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S 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 6 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Figure 1. Installation Requirements Page 6...
  • Page 7 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 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. The minimum allowable distance to a corner wall from the outside edge at either side of the front surround is 178mm.
  • Page 8 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 4.9.3 To a fireplace that has a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1806. The appliance is suitable for installations conforming to older versions of BS1289 as well as the current edition. The flue blocks must have a minimum width not less than 63mm and a cross-sectional area not less than 13,000mm Older editions of BS1289 required a cross-sectional area of 13,000mm...
  • Page 9 INSTALLER’S GUIDE smaller than 170mm. 4.11 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. 4.12 The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth (n.b conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “O”...

  • Page 10: Unpacking & Pre-Installation Preparation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 5 U N P A C K I N G & P R E - I N S T A L L A T I O N P R E P A R A T I O N 5.1 Unpacking The pack contains: 1 Burner &...

  • Page 11: Ignition Spark Check

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 5.2 Ignition Spark Check Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the piezo electric spark ignition system operates satisfactorily. To initiate the spark, depress the control knob and while keeping it depressed, turn anticlockwise through approximately 60° to the “PILOT/IGN” position. A spark should track from the electrode pin to the thermocouple tip.

  • Page 12: Gas Supply Connection

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 5.3.4 Fireplace Flue Pull Close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed. After confirming with a match that smoke is drawn into the flue, light a 13 gram smoke pellet and check that there is a definite flow through the flue.

  • Page 13: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 6.2 Side Supply Pipe Connection The appliance is designed to allow a side supply pipe to run in front of the front surround and through a cut- out at either rear bottom corner of the fire front casting. For side connection, final installation of the supply pipe should be left until the appliance is installed in the fireplace.

  • Page 14: The Flue Restrictor

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 5. For concealed connection only: Pierce a hole in the seal at the back of the convection box. See figure 7. The seal must envelop the pipe. If the hole is larger than the pipe, seal it with tape.

  • Page 15: Convection Box Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 8 C O N V E C T I O N B O X I N S T A L L A T I O N 8.1 Method (1) - Front Fixing to Fireplace Surround 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the rawlplugs and woodscrews.

  • Page 16: Method 2 - Cable Retention And Floor Fixing

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 8.2 Method 2 - Cable Retention and Floor Fixing Make sure that the areas at the back and towards the centre of the fireplace floor are sound enough to take the eyebolts and screws. If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged use they should be made sound with a suitable cement.
  • Page 17 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 6. Place the convection box fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround. 7. Fit a cable retainer over the bottom end of each cable. 8. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the “V”...

  • Page 18: Sealing Floor Front

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 8.3 Sealing Floor Front All installations Using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the bottom of the convection box to the fireplace and hearth floor. Run the tape over the burner fixing bracket. See figure 16. Figure 16. Floor sealing 9 B U R N E R , F R O N T S U R R O U N D &...

  • Page 19: Reference Pressure Check

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE it. If the pilot does not remain alight, ensure that the air has been purged, that the pilot orifice is clear and that the thermocouple connections are sound. Replace the pilot unit if necessary (See servicing section of this guide). 4.

  • Page 20: Fitting The Ceramics

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 0 F I T T I N G T H E C E R A M I C S Fit the ceramic rear wall into the bracket at the back of the firebox .See figure 18. Place the rear base coal in the firebox. It should rest on the ledges at the sides and back of the firebox and its rear face should touch the rear ceramic wall.
  • Page 21 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Place a type “A” coal between the front and rear base coals with the letter “A” upright and so that the coal is against the left side of the firebox. See figure 21. Place a type “B” coal Figure 21.

  • Page 22: Full Operating Checks

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE Place the remaining type “A” coal between the front and rear base coals. The letter “A” should be upside down with its rear face between the right and centre coals of the rear base coal. Angle the coal so that the gap between it and the type “B”...

  • Page 23: Check For Spillage

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 11.2 Check For Spillage A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the customer. Make this check with the appliance fully installed with the ceramic fuel effects and front surround in position. 1. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance.

  • Page 24: Flame Supervision & Spillage Monitoring System

    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. 1 2 F I N A L R E V I E W 1.
  • Page 25 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Stress that if the monitoring system repeatedly shuts off the fire, the appliance should be switched off and a specialist should be consulted. 6. Advise that the fire may give off a slight odour while new. This is quite normal and it will disappear after a short period of use.

  • Page 26: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 3 S E R V I C I N G & P A R T S R E P L A C E M E N T Always turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing (The appliance inlet “T”...

  • Page 27: To Remove The Front Surround

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 5. Place the new left hand plaque in position. The left side of the plaque must touch the inside edge of the retaining flange at the left side of the burner well. 6. Place the new right hand plaque in position.

  • Page 28: To Remove The Complete Burner Unit

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 13.3 To Remove the Complete Burner Unit See figure 30. 1. Remove the five loose coals, front base coal, and rear base coal. 2. Remove the front surround unit - See section 13.2. 3. Support the inlet-isolating elbow Figure 30.

  • Page 29: To Remove The Piezo Generator

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 7. Pull off the control knob. 8. Remove the gas tap-fixing nut. Pull the tap clear of the control plate. 9. Replace in the reverse order. 13.6 To Remove the Piezo Generator 1. Remove the gas tap as section 13.5. 2.

  • Page 30: Short List Of Spares

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 6. Refit as described in the relevant installation sections. 1 4 S H O R T L I S T O F S P A R E S DESCRIPTION PART Injector Bray cat 18 size 360 For Natural Gas 0541069 Appliances Injector Bray cat 15 size 170 For Propane Appliances...

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