Valor Ultimate Turbochim BR517R Installer's Manual

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  • Page 1 M O D E L B R 5 1 7 R ( G . C . 3 2 - 0 3 2 - 1 1 ) U L T I M A T E T U R B O C H I M * &...
  • Page 2 Republic of Ireland (IE) only. This Installer Guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be installed and maintained. If further information is required, our Valor AdviceLine will be pleased to help. Please telephone 0345 626341 (Local call rates apply)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Page Appliance data General installation requirements Contents of pack Preparing appliance for installation Wall preparation • General • Brick etc. building. Appliance in front of wall • Brick etc. building. Appliance recessed in wall • Timber frame building. Appliance in front of wall Electrical installation Installing appliance Electrical tests...
  • Page 4: Appliance Data

    P A R T 1 : A P P L I A N C E D A T A This product uses fuel effect pieces. It makes sense to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products.
  • Page 5: General Installation Requirements

    P A R T 2 : 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 nullify any NHBC cover relating to the property. If in doubt, guidance should be requested from your local authority planning or building department. This appliance must be mounted with a non-combustible hearth (n.b conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The fire box and fan box must be mounted on a non-combustible surface.
  • Page 7 2.12 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.
  • Page 8: Terminal Position

    2.14 The flue terminal should be located so that the wind can blow freely across it at all times and where any blockage due to leaves, snow, etc. is unlikely. The minimum allowable distances from the terminal are shown in the following table and figure 2.
  • Page 9: Contents Of Pack

    P A R T 3 : U N P A C K I N G The fire front will be one of the following options: Ultimate black & brass surround Ultimate all black suerround Superflame. The pack contains: Burner & convection box unit fitted with front surround and fanned flue unit Nut &...
  • Page 10: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    P A R T 4 : 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 Check ignition spark Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the piezo electric spark ignition system operates satisfactorily.
  • Page 11: Wall Preparation

    P A R T 5 : W A L L P R E P A R A T I O N GENERAL 5.1.1 Make sure that the installation will comply with all the relevant requirements in part 2 of this manual. 5.1.2 Attempt to keep the hole sizes as close to the minimum dimensions as possible in order to minimise the sealing required 5.1.3 Make sure that the damp course or any electrical wiring, piping etc in the...
  • Page 12: Brick Etc. Building. Appliance Recessed In Wall

    BRICK, STONE ETC. BUILDING. CONVECTION BOX RECESSED INTO WALL (Figure 8) 5.3.1 This installation has the convection box recessed into the wall of the building. The front flanges of the convection box and the appliance metal decorative surround will abut the front surface of the wall.
  • Page 13 5.3.8 The cavity should be sealed where the opening has been cut. We recommend filling fully across the cavity with Rockwool or equivalent to at least 100mm above and each side of the recess opening. Fill at the bottom of the opening to the level of the hearth/fireplace floor.
  • Page 14: Timber Frame Building. Appliance In Front Of Wall

    TIMBER FRAME BUILDING. CONVECTION BOX IN FRONT OF WALL (Figures 9 & 9a) 5.4.1 This installation is for use in timber framed buildings in conjunction with a fire surround having a minimum depth of 127mm (5in.). The maximum possible surround depth will depend on the wall thickness bearing in mind that the terminal must project at least 15mm beyond the external face of the wall to allow the end cover to be removed and refitted...
  • Page 15 3) Insert the box into the opening 4) Mark the securing hole positions on the wall. 5) Remove the box. Drill the wall and insert plugs if necessary. 6) Refit the box. Secure with the screws provided with the kit. 7) Mark the securing hole positions on the wall 8) Seal any gaps between the inside wall surface and the box flanges with a bead of a suitable sealant.
  • Page 16: Electrical Installation

    P A R T 6 : E L E C T R I C A L I N S T A L L A T I O N Install a power supply at a switched fuse having a minimum separation of 3mm at all poles.
  • Page 17: Installing Appliance

    P A R T 7 : A P P L I A N C E I N S T A L L A T I O N If the gas supply pipe is to enter through the concealed rear or side opening, pierce the relevant grommet (See figure 13). If the supply pipe is sleeved, trim the sleeve back where it enters the appliance and seal the sleeve to the pipe.
  • Page 18: Electrical Tests

    P A R T 7 : I N S T A L L I N G A P P L I A N C E P A R T 8 : E L E C T R I C A L T E S T Figure 15 Wiring diagram Switch on power supply.
  • Page 19: Terminal Guard, Front Surround & Gas Supply

    P A R T 9 : T E R M I N A L G U A R D , F R O N T S U R R O U N D & G A S S U P P L Y Fit the weather shield and guard to the back of the flue unit as detailed below (see figures 16 &...
  • Page 20: Installation

    fully to the “PILOT/IGN” position. A spark should be generated at the pilot while turning. The spark should ignite the pilot. 9.6.6 When pilot ignition has been achieved, keep the control knob depressed for approximately ten seconds to allow the thermocouple probe to warm up and then release it.
  • Page 21: Ceramic Coals & Walls Installation

    P A R T 1 0 : C E R A M I C C O A L S & W A L L S I N S T A L L A T I O N 10.1 With its feather 10.4 The ceramic edge at the top, place side walls are marked...
  • Page 22: Full Operating Checks

    P A R T 1 1 : F U L L O P E R A T I N G C H E C K S 11.1 Recheck Control Settings Now that all the ceramic fuel effects are in position, the control operation must be fully rechecked.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24: Final Review

    P A R T 1 2 : F I N A L R E V I E W 12.1 All models except black & chrome front casting Fit the fire front casting to the front surround. Locate the two screw heads at the rear top corners of the casting through the keyhole slots at the inner sides of the surround.
  • Page 25: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    P A R T 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 and isolate the electric supply before commencing any servicing and make sure that the appliance is cold.
  • Page 26: Front Surround Removal

    13.2 To Remove The Front Surround 13.2.1 Remove the bottom front cover casting 13.2.2 Lift the casting clear. (Where applicable by lifting the fire front casting up and forward to release the locating screw heads at the back of the casting from the keyholes in the surround sides.) 13.2.3 Remove the two screws securing the bottom of the front surround to the sides of the convection box.
  • Page 27: Gas Tap/F.s.d. & Solenoid Assembly Removal

    13.5 To Remove The Gas Tap/F.S.D & Solenoid Assembly. 13.5.1 Remove the burner unit - See section 13.4. 13.5.2 Disconnect the electrode lead from tab underneath the electrode. 13.5.3 Undo the thermocouple nut at the gas tap. 13.5.4 Disconnect the inlet pipe at the solenoid junction. 13.5.5 Disconnect the main burner pipe at the tap end.
  • Page 28: Electrical Control Components Access

    13.9 To Gain Access to the Electrical Control Components 13.9.1 Remove the burner unit - See section 13.4. 13.9.2 Detach the control unit from the convection box left side flange by removing two screws (see figure 32). Carefully pull the unit slightly forward.
  • Page 29: Fan Removal

    13.12 To Remove the Fan 13.12.1 Remove the terminal guard by detaching two screws and washers (figure 37). 13.12.2 Detach the weather shield and flue box end plate by removing two screws (figure 38). 13.12.3 Disconnect the wiring loom connector inside the top right of the flue box (figure 39).
  • Page 30: Short List Of Spares

    S H O R T L I S T O F S P A R E S Key No. Description Part No. Air pressure switch 560969 Electrics control unit 559709 Injector Bray cat 18 size 360 - For Natural Gas Appliances 541609 Injector Bray cat 18 size 170 - For Propane Appliances 571709...
  • Page 31: Safety First

    BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute. The Highest Standards Valor is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance. Careful Installation Valor is a Corgi registered company.

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