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Vision V250 A Installation & User's Instructions

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V250A REV. 03 JUN 13
Model Number:
V250 A
Manual Control Gas Fire
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS
SUITABLE FOR USE ON NATURAL GAS (G20) AT 20mbar SUPPLY PRESSURE
These instructions must be left with the appliance for future reference
and for servicing information. The customer must be made fully aware
of the appliance operational procedure before leaving this booklet with
them.
INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS GUIDE WITH THE OWNER

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  • Page 1 V250A REV. 03 JUN 13 Model Number: V250 A Manual Control Gas Fire INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS SUITABLE FOR USE ON NATURAL GAS (G20) AT 20mbar SUPPLY PRESSURE These instructions must be left with the appliance for future reference and for servicing information. The customer must be made fully aware of the appliance operational procedure before leaving this booklet with them.
  • Page 2 Warning: Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. Vision Fires, Percy Doughty & Co, Imperial Point, Express Trading Estate, Stone Hill Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9TN www.visionfires.co.uk...
  • Page 3 Safety First. This gas fire is CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards and Safety Marks. Quality and Excellence. This fire has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and was manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute.
  • Page 4 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 34 TO 42...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 33 OWNER GUIDE 34 - 42 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 3.2 Ventilation requirements. 3.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD).
  • Page 6 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Section Heading Page 9. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 9.1 Method 1- Front fixing to fireplace surround. 9.2 Method 2 - Cable retention. 9.3 Floor sealing. 10. BURNER INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 10.2 Preliminary burner checks. 10.2.1 Lighting the burner.

  • Page 7: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING Installer Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling. The approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is 7.4kg. One person should be sufficient to lift the fire.

  • Page 8: Appliance Data And Efficiency

    Model Efficiency % (Gross) V250 A The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by Advantica Certification services (0087). The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government's Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.

  • Page 9: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency Natural Gas 0.901 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 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 10: Ventilation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 3.2 Ventilation requirements. Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation requirements of this appliance. In GB reference should be made to BS 5871 Part 2 and in IE reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”...

  • Page 11: Fireplace Preparation

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 3.7 Fireplace preparation. 3.7.1 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. 3.7.2 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.

  • Page 12: Fireplace Clearances

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 3.9 Fireplace clearances. 3.9.1 The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is detailed below. • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 750mm. •...

  • Page 13: Hole-In-The-Wall' Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 3. Hearth and fireplace opening dimensions 3.10.1.1 ‘Hole-in- the-wall’ Installations. It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.8 (See figure 3). If fitting a fascia that has a firefront designed to sit on a hearth, a reduced depth hearth is recommended.

  • Page 14: Metal Flue Box And Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10.2 Metal flue box and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a fireplace incorporating a metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of BS 715 and with a flue conforming to BS EN 1856 part 1. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to those shown in figure 4.

  • Page 15: Precast Concrete Or Clay Flue Block System And Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10.3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1858 with dimensions as in figure 6. BS 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster because heat transfer may cause cracking on directly plastered flues.

  • Page 16: Flues

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 3.11 Flues. 1. Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as follows: It should be noted that, as with many appliances, sharp bends or horizontal runs in metal flues at the top of the system can be a cause of problems in these types of installation.

  • Page 17: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 4. PACK CONTENTS 4. PACK CONTENTS The items required for this appliance are packed in sections. 1 Convection box and burner assembly 1 Loose parts pack including: - 1 Grommet for rear of convection box 1 Nut and olive for 8mm inlet pipe 1 Strip of floor sealing tape 1 Flue restrictor 4 Fibre plugs...

  • Page 18: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 5. FIREPLACE CHECK 5. FIREPLACE CHECK 5.1 Soundness for appliance attachment. Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: - By fixing to the fireplace front surround. Using concealed fire retaining cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing to the fireplace floor.

  • Page 19: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 6. IGNITION CHECK 6. IGNITION CHECK Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic ignition system performs satisfactorily. Set the control knob to the ‘OFF’ position. Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the ‘pilot ignition’...

  • Page 20: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 8.1 Appliance preparation. 1. Remove any transit tape and packing and inspect for any evidence of mishandling which might affect the performance. Each unit is flame tested before it leaves the factory and as a result there may be slight discolouration around the burner ports.

  • Page 21: The Flue Restrictor

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 8.3 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 125mm flue liner is used. For flue liners greater than 125mm and all other installations the restrictor should be fitted.

  • Page 22: Method 2 - Cable Retention

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 9.2 Method 2 - Cable retention. 1. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back are sound enough to take the eyebolts. If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged use they should be made sound with suitable cement.

  • Page 23: Floor Sealing

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 6. Thread the cables through the eyebolts in the rear wall. Return the cables through the holes near the bottom corners of the convection box back panel (See figure 14). 7. Place the convection box fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround.

  • Page 24: Burner Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 10. BURNER INSTALLATION 10. BURNER INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Refit the burner unit to the convection box with two screws. 2. Connect the supply line to the appliance. 3. Pressure check the installation pipework for gas soundness. In the United Kingdom check in accordance with the current edition of BS6891.

  • Page 25: Inlet Pressure Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 10.3 Inlet pressure check. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 2 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point.

  • Page 26: Full Operating Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 13. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 13. FULL OPERATING CHECKS Open the isolating valve on the inlet ‘T’ connector. 13.1 Recheck the control settings. With the ceramic fuel effect in position the control operation must now be fully rechecked.

  • Page 27: Spillage And Flame Supervision Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 14. SPILLAGE AND FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 15. SPILLAGE AND FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 14.1 Check for spillage. A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the customer. Make this with all the ceramic fuel effect pieces, fascia and firefront in position.
  • Page 28 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 14.2 Flame supervision and 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 29: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 15. FINAL REVIEW 15. FINAL REVIEW 1. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. 2. Advise the customer how to operate the fire. 3. Explain to the customer that the appliance has a flame failure and spillage monitoring system.

  • Page 30: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 16. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT 16. SERVICING AND PARTS REPLACEMENT Always turn off the gas supply and allow to cool completely before commencing any servicing (The appliance inlet “T” connector incorporates an isolating valve). It is recommended that, at least once a year, the appliance is disconnected and the fireplace opening checked and cleared of any debris.

  • Page 31: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 16.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set and should not require adjustment. If the shutter is not as shown in figure 20 and requires adjustment, loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the position shown in figure 20 and tighten the fixing screws.

  • Page 32: To Remove The Gas Valve

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 16.5 To remove the gas valve. (See figure 23). 1. Remove the complete burner unit (See section 16.3). 2. If lying the burner on its back, ensure that the work surface is suitably protected This will avoid damage to the work surface.

  • Page 33: To Remove The Main Burner Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE 16.7 To remove the main burner injector. 1. Remove the burner (See section 16.3). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (See figure 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner 4. Refit in the reverse order. 16.8 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. 1.

  • Page 34: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE...
  • Page 35 OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. Lighting the pilot. Lighting the burner Selecting the heat setting Turning the pilot back to pilot setting Turning the appliance off Lighting with a taper.

  • Page 36: Safety

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE SAFETY SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS - DON’T SMOKE. - EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES. - DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF. - TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE. - OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS. - IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A NEIGHBOURS PHONE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.

  • Page 37: Gas Consumption

    Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.26kW Model V250 A when converted using kit number 0595221 Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.1kW (Gross) Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.5kW Has a minimum propane gas input of 3.8kW (Gross)

  • Page 38: Operating Your Fire

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE OPERATING YOUR FIRE OPERATING YOUR FIRE PLEASE NOTE When operating your fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate vicinity.

  • Page 39: Lighting The Burner

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE - Depress the control knob slightly to release from the ‘LOW’ position and turn back (clockwise) to the Pilot ignition position. The main burner should extinguish but the pilot should remain alight. -Depress the control knob slightly and turn back (clockwise) to turn OFF. This will extinguish the pilot.

  • Page 40: Cleaning Your Fire

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE CLEANING YOUR FIRE CLEANING YOUR FIRE To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your Valor Fires appliance, please follow these guidelines: Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool.

  • Page 41: Ceramic Fuel Effect Refitting

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide. The installer may have attached it to this guide or placed it inside. It is important that the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is followed correctly.

  • Page 42: Fascia

    OWNER GUIDE FASCIA This appliance can be used with several different Vision Fires fascia's or frets. For full instructions on how to fit them please refer to the guide that is supplied with them. Any fascia or fret to be used must conform to the following dimensions.

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