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Valor Heating Valor Fia BR650 VA Installer's Manual

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600B741/02
INSTALLER GUIDE
MODEL BR650 VA
(GC No. 32-032-39)
INSET LIVE FUEL
EFFECT GAS FIRE
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO.591149 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.
We trust that this Installer Guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be
installed and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required, our
Valor AdviceLine will be pleased to help.
Please telephone 0345 626341 (Local call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland call 353 183 75114
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
© Valor Heating

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  • Page 1 However, if further information is required, our Valor AdviceLine will be pleased to help. Please telephone 0345 626341 (Local call rates apply in the United Kingdom). In the Republic of Ireland call 353 183 75114 INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner © Valor Heating...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    9.7 To Remove the Main Burner Elbow Injector ............23 9.8 To Remove the Appliance From the Fireplace ............. 23 10 SHORT LIST OF SPARES..................24 Valor Heating, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP www.firesandstoves.com.uk Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary...

  • Page 3: Appliance Data

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 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 temporary irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

  • Page 4: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 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 2.1 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 5 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 2.5 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 other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the appliance is 100 mm at either side.
  • Page 6 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 2.9 In the United Kingdom, as supplied, this appliance can be installed in the following situations:- 2.9.1 To a fireplace complying with BS1251 complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 1. Removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback may be required to give the necessary debris catchment space.
  • Page 7 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 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. However, generally this appliance is suitable for installations under all circumstances unless there is a history of cracking problems. Remember that faults such as cracking may be caused by poorly built and restrictive flues, e.g.
  • Page 8 INSTALLER’S GUIDE • 200mm diameter factory made insulated flue manufactured to BS4543. • 175mm diameter flue pipe. See BS6461 Part 1 for suitable materials. • Single wall, twin wall or flexible flue liner with a minimum diameter of 125mm. The materials to be used are stainless steel or aluminium as specified in BS715.
  • Page 9 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 2.15 The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “O”-150°C surround. The fire surround must be sealed to the wall. 2.16 The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth in accordance with figure 1. (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick.

  • Page 10: Pre-Installation Preparation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 3 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 Pack Contents The carton contains the following:- 2 Tension Cables 1 Fire unit 2 Cable Adjusters 1 Literature Pack...

  • Page 11: Appliance Preparation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE Appliance Preparation • 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 discoloration around the burner ports.

  • Page 12: Firebox Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 4 F I R E B O X I N S T A L L A T I O N Cable Retention • Cables and eyebolts are supplied for the retention of the appliance. Ensure that the internal fireplace components are sufficiently sound to take the eyebolts and wall plugs.

  • Page 13: Burner Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 5 B U R N E R I N S T A L L A T I O N • Refit the burner unit to the appliance reattaching it to the front leg bracket by the screw. • Connect the supply line to the appliance. •...

  • Page 14: Reference Pressure Check

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE Reference Pressure Check The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in the Technical Specification section 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 15: Fitting The Ceramics

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 6 F I T T I N G T H E C E R A M I C S Fit the ceramic rear wall into the bracket at the back of the firebox .See figure 9. 2. Fit the burner tray trim over the front rim of the burner tray.
  • Page 16 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 6. 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 13. Figure 13 7. Place a type “B” coal between the front and rear base coals as shown in figure 14.

  • Page 17: Control Checks

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 7 C O N T R O L C H E C K S Recheck Control Settings Now that all the ceramic fuel effects are in position, the control operation must be fully rechecked. • Make sure that the isolating valve at the inlet elbow is open. •...

  • Page 18: Flame Supervision & Spillage Monitoring System

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE inspect the sealing to the fireplace surround. If the sealing is satisfactory but the appliance is installed with the flue restrictor (see section 3.3), remove the restrictor, reseal the appliance and retest. If smoke is still not drawn into the appliance, disconnect the appliance and seek expert advice.

  • Page 19: Final Review

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 8 F I N A L R E V I E W • Place the main front casting in position by hooking its rear side plates over the front rim of the burner and outside each end of the front coal.
  • Page 20 INSTALLER’S GUIDE If the appliance is in premises in the United Kingdom occupied by a tenant, point out that by law a landlord must have any gas appliance, flue and pipework which is situated in a tenant’s premises checked for safety at least every 12 months. •...

  • Page 21: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 9 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 supply before commencing any servicing (The appliance inlet “T”...

  • Page 22: To Remove The Complete Burner Unit

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE inside edge of the retaining flange at the left side of the burner well. • Place the new right hand plaque in position. Make sure that the centre section of the combination plaque is between the two plaques. If there is any play between the plaques and the end retaining flanges, push the plaques firmly to the left squeezing the centre section of the combination gasket between the two plaques.

  • Page 23: To Remove The Piezo Generator

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE • Disconnect the main burner pipe at the tap end • Pull off the control knob • Remove the gas tap fixing nut. Pull the tap clear of the control plate. • Replace in the reverse order. To Remove the Piezo Generator •...

  • Page 24: Short List Of Spares

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