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Valor British Gas BG C-2 Installer's Manual

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600B743/03
INSTALLER'S GUIDE
M o d e l B G C - 2
( G C N o . 3 2 - 0 3 2 - 3 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
( M a n u f a c t u r e r r e f . B R 6 5 8 V A )
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING 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.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
Manufactured exclusively for British Gas & Scottish Gas by
Valor Heating
For Service Phone 0845 960 5040
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 Manufactured exclusively for British Gas & Scottish Gas by Valor Heating For Service Phone 0845 960 5040 Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication © Valor Heating...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE SAFETY ......................... 3 ACCESSORY LIST ...................... 3 APPLIANCE DATA ..................... 4 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........... 5 UNPACKING & PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION ........10 FIREPLACE CHECK ....................11 IGNITION CHECK....................12 GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION ................. 13 PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION ..........14 CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION..............

  • 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 14 kg. If for any reason this weight is considered too heavy then obtain assistance.

  • 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 from the outside of the appliance case to a corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the appliance is 148mm at either side.
  • Page 8 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 4.9.2 To a fireplace incorporating a twin walled metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of BS 715 and standing on a non- combustible base. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to the opening shown in figure 1.
  • Page 9 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 4.10.4 Proprietary terminals must comply with BS 715 or BS 1289. Any terminal or termination must be positioned in accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 to ensure that the products of combustion can be safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere. Where the appliance is connected to an unlined brick chimney it is generally unnecessary for the chimney pot to be replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a diameter smaller than 170mm.

  • 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 The carton contains the following: - Fire unit complete with front Small “U”...

  • Page 11: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 6 F I R E P L A C E C H E C K The fireplace must comply with all the requirements of section The debris catchment area shown in figure 3 must be kept clear of obstructions. Fireplace General Condition The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that the...

  • Page 12: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 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. Verify outside that the smoke exits from one terminal only and that the termination is suitable.

  • Page 13: Gas Supply Connection

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 8 G A S S U P P L Y C O N N E C T I O N A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the elbow at the bottom front of the appliance.

  • Page 14: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 9 P R E P A R I N G A P P L I A N C E F O R I N S T A L L A T I O N Remove the two screws securing the bottom of the front surround to the sides of the convection box.
  • Page 15 INSTALLER’S GUIDE The flue restrictor This appliance is supplied with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught is excessive. The restrictor must NOT be fitted where a precast flue or a flue liner is used. For all other installations the restrictor should be fitted.

  • Page 16: Convection Box Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 0 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 10.1 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 17 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 4. The convection box has two holes at each side of the convected air opening. Insert one end of each cable (one cable each side) from the back through the lower of the two holes and return the end through the upper of the holes.

  • Page 18: Sealing Floor Front

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE Fit a cable retainer over the bottom end of each cable. 7. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the “V” brackets. Tighten the screws in the retainers so that they clamp the cables in position.

  • Page 19: Burner & Supply Pipe Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 1 B U R N E R & S U P P L Y P I P E I N S T A L L A T I O N 11.1 Burner & Supply Pipe Installation 1. Refit the burner unit to the convection box with two screws. 2.

  • Page 20: Reference Pressure Check

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 11.3 Reference Pressure Check The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 3 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. Check the burner pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point. The test point is on the pipe situated below the bottom right corner of the burner unit.

  • Page 21: Fitting The Ceramics

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 3 F I T T I N G T H E C E R A M I C S 1. Fit the ceramic rear wall into the bracket at the back of the firebox .See figure 24. 2.
  • Page 22 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 5. 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 27. Figure 27 6. Place a type “B” coal between the front and rear base coals as shown in figure 28.

  • Page 23: Full Operating Checks

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 4 F U L L O P E R A T I N G C H E C K S 14.1 Check the Control Settings The control position markings on the front surround are shown in figure 32. Please note: •...

  • Page 24: Check For Spillage

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 14.2 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. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance.

  • Page 25: Flame Supervision & Spillage Monitoring System

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 14.3 Flame Supervision & Spillage Monitoring System This pilot unit includes a system that will automatically shut off the gas supply if the pilot flame goes out or if there is insufficient oxygen due to spillage or poor ventilation. Check that the system operates properly as follows;...

  • Page 26: Front Castings Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 5 F R O N T C A S T I N G S I N S T A L L A T I O N Check that the two screws in the back of the fire front casting are in the inner threaded holes.

  • Page 27: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE Advise the customer that they should read their Owner’s guide before operating the fire and always follow the advice in the section headed “Cleaning”. Stress that no extra coals must be added over and above those supplied with the appliance and that any replacements must only be the authorised spares.

  • Page 28: To Remove The Ignition Microswitch

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE • Check that the appliance is clean and that soot or debris is not blocking the gaps between the coals causing an imperfect flame. • Check that soot or debris is not impairing the electrode spark or pilot burner. •...

  • Page 29: To Remove The Fire Front Surround

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 2. Detach the microswitch cover by removing one screw and pulling clear of the location lug. See figure 38. 3. Loosen the thermocouple nut to free the microswitch leads and pull the leads clear of the thermocouple interrupter block. See figure 40. 4.

  • Page 30: To Remove The Electronic Ignition Generator

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 3. Disconnect the control linkage by removing the knurled screw that connects the control linking bar with the control pivot unit. See figure 4. Support the inlet isolating elbow to avoid straining the pipework and disconnect the appliance from the elbow. Figure 44.

  • Page 31: To Remove The Pilot Unit

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE interrupter block. Fit and tighten the thermocouple nut making sure that the leads are secured in the interrupter block to give a good electrical contact. 17.8 To Remove the Pilot Unit 1. Remove the burner unit - See section 17.5. Figure 46.
  • Page 32 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 2. Turn the burner unit upside down. Detach the thermocouple and interrupter block from the tap - See section 17.7 paragraphs 2 – 4. 3. Detach the pilot pipe from the tap. 4. Detach the inlet pipe. 5. Remove the hexagonal nut securing the tap to the mounting bracket.

  • Page 33: To Remove The Gas Flow Rate Controller

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 17.10 To Remove the Gas Flow Rate Controller See figure 49. 1. Remove the burner unit - See section 17.5. 2. Detach the microswitch cover - See section 17.1 paragraph 2. 3. Detach the shut-off tap as detailed in section 17.9 paragraphs 2-6.

  • Page 34: To Remove The Appliance From The Fireplace

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 3. Remove the plaque clamping strips by detaching six screws. 4. Remove the plaques and the combination gasket between and under the plaques. If necessary remove the gauze and the gasket beneath it. 5. If necessary fit a new gasket below the gauze. Clean and replace the gauze. Fit a new combination gasket below the plaques.

  • Page 35: Short List Of Spares

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 8 S H O R T L I S T O F S P A R E S DESCRIPTION MAKER’S PART Shut-off tap 0540899 Gas flow rate controller 0540919 Thermocouple interrupter block 0522389 Ignition microswitch 0540959 Gas shut-off microswitch 0540969 Pilot unit - For Natural Gas Appliances 0540979...

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