Valor Sunfire Installer's Manual

Valor Sunfire Installer's Manual

Radiant/convector gas fires

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5109300/01
INSTALLER GUIDE
S u n f i r e
MODEL 337
(GC No. 32-032-31)
RADIANT/CONVECTOR
GAS FIRES
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (GB) AND
THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE) ONLY.
Manufactured exclusively for British Gas & Scottish Gas by Valor Heating
For Service Phone 0845 950 0400
owner
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the
© Valor Heating

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  • Page 1 THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20) THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE) ONLY. Manufactured exclusively for British Gas & Scottish Gas by Valor Heating For Service Phone 0845 950 0400 owner INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the ©...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    11.5 To Remove The Complete Burner Module, Pipes and Pilot 11.6 To Grease the Gas Tap REPLACEMENT PARTS – SHORT LIST 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.
  • Page 3: Safety

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1 SAFETY 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 15.5Kg One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is considered too heavy then obtain assistance.
  • Page 4: Appliance Data

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3 APPLIANCE DATA This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products. The appliance data label is on the inner face of the back panel at the lower left hand side. It is visible when the outer case is removed. Natural (G20) Inlet Pressure 20mbar...
  • Page 5: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 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 GUIDE Figure 1 Dimensions & clearances 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 50mm at either side.
  • Page 7 INSTALLER GUIDE Allow a minimum clearance of 90mm from the top surface of the appliance case to the underside of any shelf whether it is made from combustible or non-combustible materials. This clearance is necessary to allow the case to be lifted off for servicing and also allows the owner sufficient access to operate the control knob.
  • Page 8 INSTALLER GUIDE In the United Kingdom, as supplied, this appliance can be installed in the following situations: - Note: A spigot extension is available (Part number 0595191). When fitted this shall extend through the closure plate for at least 15mm and have a minimum clearance of 50mm from the end to any surface.
  • Page 9 INSTALLER GUIDE the current standards. The flue blocks must have a minimum width not less than 63mm and a cross-sectional area not less than 13,000mm 2 . Older editions of BS1289 required a cross-sectional area of 13,000mm 2 . The current revision of the standard requires 16,500mm 2 .
  • Page 10 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.10.1 The flue must conform to BS 5440: Part 1 in design and installation. The flue, measured from the bottom of the fireplace opening to the bottom of the terminal, shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height.
  • Page 11 INSTALLER GUIDE 4.14 If the fire is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed from the area shown in figure 3. 4.15 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.
  • Page 12: Pre-Installation Preparation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 5.1 Unpacking This appliance is supplied completely assembled except for:-  3 radiants which are in a cardboard pack inside the firebox.  The closure plate  Literature pack  An olive & olive nut for gas line connection Remove all the items carefully to prevent damage.
  • Page 13: Fit The Closure Plate

    INSTALLER GUIDE To initiate the spark, temporarily refit the control knob to the spindle. Depress the knob and while keeping it depressed, turn to the 1/IGN position. A spark should track from the electrode pin to the thermocouple tip. If there is no spark or incorrect tracking, check the spark gap between the electrode wire and...
  • Page 14 INSTALLER GUIDE resistant material. If necessary cut the closure plate but make sure that it overlaps the fireplace opening sufficiently to allow satisfactory sealing. Make sure that the rectangular air relief opening is fully within the fireplace opening. 5.4.2 Wall mounting See figure 8.
  • Page 15: Appliance Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6 APPLIANCE INSTALLATION 6.1 Installing To A Hearth 6.1.1 Place the fire centrally on the hearth making sure that the spigot lines up with the spigot hole in the closure plate. Gently slide the appliance into place. The spigot must enter the closure plate to a depth of at least 25mm.
  • Page 16: Control & Pressure Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE open (unrestricted) position and in most cases no adjustment should be necessary. It can be reset to a fully restricted position if the flue draught is excessive. The restrictor must remain in its fully open position if the flue has an equivalent height of 4m or less (as calculated in accordance with BS5440: Part 1 Appendix A) or where a pre- cast flue is used.
  • Page 17: Flame Supervision & Spillage Monitoring System

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7.1.5 Check all the control settings. These are: - Knob Radiants Condition Position Centre radiant on low. Outer radiants off. Centre radiant fully on. Outer radiants off. Centre radiant fully on. Outer radiants on low. All radiants fully on. 7.2 Flame Supervision &...
  • Page 18: Outer Case Fitting

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8 OUTER CASE FITTING  Place the case over the engine. Make sure that the channel near the top of the rear of the outer case locates fully into the wings of the engine back panel. See figure 11.  Fit the control knob firmly on to the control spindle.
  • Page 19: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE the flue restrictor in the closed position (see section 6.5), reopen the restrictor, reseal the appliance and retest. If smoke is still not drawn into the appliance Disconnect the appliance and seek expert advice 6. If the above test is satisfactory, open all internal connecting doors, hatches, etc. in the room.
  • Page 20: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11 SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT  Always turn off the gas supply 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 catchment space behind the closure plate checked and cleared of any debris.
  • Page 21: To Remove The Piezo Generator

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11.3.4. Remove the first screw securing the dust cage to the pilot unit & burner bracket. Carefully remove the dust cage and place aside. Remove the second screw securing the pilot unit to the burner bracket. 11.3.5. Disconnect the electrode lead from below the pilot electrode. 11.3.6.
  • Page 22: To Grease The Gas Tap

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11.6 To Grease the Gas Tap 11.6.1. Remove the burner module as section 115. 11.6.2. Remove the circlip holding the piezo generator to the tap. 11.6.3. Remove the two screws from the head of the tap. 11.6.4. Remove the spindle and spring from the tap. 11.6.5.

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