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- Page 1 U L T I M A T E T U R B O C H I M * M O D E L 5 1 7 S F S i d e F a n F l u e d I n s e t G a s F i r e s *Covered by GB Patent 2.202.622B Please keep in a safe place for future reference...
- Page 2 Kingdom (GB) and the 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)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Page Appliance data General installation requirements Contents of packs Preparing appliance for installation Electrical installation Gas supply & flue duct siting 13-14 Fan box installation Flue duct installation 16-19 Electrical tests Terminal guarding Front surround & gas supply installation 22-23 Ceramic coals &... -
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, burner compartment walls and gaskets containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. -
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 Surround Cut-out Dimensions Fig. 1 General installation dimensions...
- Page 7 The appliance is suitable for the following flue duct arrangements:- A straight horizontal run up to a maximum of 4.5m. For normal timber frame buildings a straight run will not be possible. See section 2.5. A horizontal run up to a maximum of 3m including one or two bends. Minimum wall thickness 90mm.
- Page 8 The appliance must not be fitted directly against a combustible wall. If the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding, such materials must be removed from the area covered by the metal outer surround of the appliance (see figure 1). We suggest that the actual surround is used as a template to mark the area for combustible cladding removal.
- Page 9 2.16 Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a room which is built entirely below ground level (see BS 5871 Part 2). 2.17 A concealed gas supply connection can be made through grommet near the right corner of the rear panel. Visible front connection can be from the left or right side.
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Page 10: Contents Of Packs
P A R T 3 : U N P A C K I N G This appliance is contained in two packs The packs contain the following (see figure 4). Pack 1 contains: Fire front casting. Burner & convection box unit Strip gasket &... -
Page 11: 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 Cut the fan cable The appliance is supplied with the fan supply cable linking the fan box to the convection box unit. -
Page 12: Electrical Installation
P A R T 5 : 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 13: Gas Supply & Flue Duct Siting
P A R T 6 : G A S S U P P L Y & F L U E S I T I N G If the gas supply pipe is to enter through the concealed rear opening, pierce the grommet. If the supply pipe is sleeved, trim the sleeve back where it enters the appliance and seal the sleeve to the pipe. - Page 14 6.12 Drill the flue hole through the wall. The hole centre should be on the flue duct centre line. For buildings constructed of brick, stone etc use a 3½in. (89mm) core drill. For timber framed buildings a sleeved 25mm gap is required between the flue duct and the combustible leaf.
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Page 15: Fan Box Installation
P A R T 7 : F A N B O X I N S T A L L A T I O N For transit purposes the fan mounting brackets are supplied fitted to the fan box facing inwards. Remove them and refit as described below. If the fan box is to be sited totally outside the wall fit the brackets with the short flanges flush with the air intake end of the fan box (see figure 17). -
Page 16: Flue Duct Installation
P A R T 8 : F L U E D U C T I N G I N S T A L L A T I O N The fireplace surround will have to be cut away at the side where the duct connects to the appliance. - Page 17 Align the backing plates so that the centres of the fixing holes are at the height of the duct centre line drawn on the wall (see section 6.11). Mark the wall through two of the slotted holes in each backing plate. Usually the best fixing positions will be those which are closest to the ends of the backing plates., Remove the backing plates.
- Page 18 8.12 Select a suitable location for the fan cable junction box. Fit the box and connect the cables as follows (see figure 27): 8.12.1Remove the screw from the centre of the junction box. Remove the cover. 8.12.2Place the junction box in position. Mark the wall through the two holes in the box.
- Page 19 8.18 Do not block the gap between the top horizontal flange of the duct backing plates and the top rear edge of the front covers (see figure 30). Figure 30...
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Page 20: Electrical Tests
P A R T 9 : E L E C T R I C A L T E S T 9. 1 Switch on power supply. The red indicator light at the left side of the burner should be on . Press and hold in the “on”... -
Page 21: Terminal Guarding
````` P A R T 1 0 : T E R M I N A L G U A R D I N G Fit the weather shield and guard to the back of the flue unit as detailed below (see figures 33 &... -
Page 22: Front Surround & Gas Supply Installation
P A R T 1 1 : F R O N T S U R R O U N D & G A S S U P P L Y I N S T A L L A T I O N 11.1 Locate the two lugs at the top of the front surround in the slots in the convection box hood. - Page 23 11.5.9Press the “off” switch. The fan should stop and the indicator light should come on. 11.5.10 If the above checks are satisfactory, continue with the installation. If not, check the control and ignition circuitry and components as described in the servicing section of this manual.
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Page 24: Ceramic Coals & Walls Installation
P A R T 1 2 : 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 12.1 With its feather edge at the top, place the ceramic rear wall into the channel at the back of the fire box.. - Page 25 12.5 Install the 7 loose coals as follows. The smooth surfaces of the coals should be at the bottom and back and not visible when installed. 12.5.1Select the two largest coals Place them in the central two valleys of the front coal (See figure 40).
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Page 26: Full Operating Checks
P A R T 1 3 : F U L L O P E R A T I N G C H E C K S 13.1 Recheck Control Settings Now that all the ceramic fuel effects are in position, the control operation must be fully rechecked. -
Page 27: Flame Supervision & Monitoring System Check
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 28: Final Review
P A R T 1 4 : F I N A L R E V I E W P A R T 1 4 : F I N A L R E V I E W 14.1 All models except black & chrome front casting Fit the fire front casting to the front surround. -
Page 29: Servicing & Parts Replacement
P A R T 1 5 : 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 30: Front Surround Removal
Fit a new centre gasket between the plaques. If there is any play between the plaques and the end retaining flanges, push the plaques and gasket firmly to the left squeezing the gasket between the two plaques. Any gap should be between the right side of the plaque and the right side retaining flange. -
Page 31: Gas Tap, F.s.d. & Solenoid Removal
15.5 To Remove The Gas Tap/F.S.D & Solenoid Assembly 15.5.1 Remove the burner unit - See section 15.4. 15.5.2 Disconnect the electrode lead from tab underneath the electrode. 15.5.3 Undo the thermocouple nut at the gas tap. 15.5.4 Disconnect the inlet pipe at the solenoid junction. 15.5.5 Disconnect the main burner pipe at the tap end. -
Page 32: Distribution Block Removal
15.9.5 Detach the control unit cover by removing one screw (see figure 53). 15.9.6 The control unit can be pulled forward as far as the slack in the mains lead will allow. Do not stress the mains lead. 15.9.7 When replacing the unit make sure that all the leads are correctly and firmly connected (see wiring diagram figure 31), that no leads are trapped and that the vacuum tube is firmly connected. -
Page 33: Short List Of Spares
P A R T 1 6 : 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 - L.G.W.1.5 A1 0.51 0.1 F.U. 561099 Electrics control unit 559709 Injector (Elbow type) Bray cat 82 size 360 - For Natural Gas 545959... - Page 34 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.