Valor BR Installer's Manual

Inset live fuel effect gas fire with ultimate or superflame front

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MODEL BR417
( G . C . 3 2 - 0 3 2 - 0 7 )
I n s e t L i v e F u e l E f f e c t
G a s F i r e
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U l t i m a t e
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Superflame
Front
Please keep in a safe place for future reference
600B206/02

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  • Page 1 MODEL BR417 ( G . C . 3 2 - 0 3 2 - 0 7 ) I n s e t L i v e F u e l E f f e c t G a s F i r e with U l t i m a t e Superflame...
  • Page 2 As supplied, this appliance is for use with natural 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

    CONTENTS Page Appliance data General installation requirements Pack contents Preliminary checks • Ignition spark check • Fireplace check • Flue pull check Gas supply connection Preparing appliance for installation Convection box installation • Front fixing • Cable retention • Floor front sealing Burner, surround &...
  • Page 4: Appliance Data

    APPLIANCE DATA This product uses fuel effect pieces. It makes sense to take This appliance does contain component care when handling these articles to ensure that the release manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products. of dust is kept to a minimum. The appliance data label is on a plastic tie below the burner and is visible when the bottom front cover is removed.
  • Page 5 2.2.3 appliance can be fitted to a purpose made To a fireplace that has a precast concrete or clay proprietary class “O” 150°C surround. flue block system conforming to BS1289. The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick. The appliance is suitable for installations conforming periphery of the hearth (or fender) should be at to older versions of BS1289 as well as the current...
  • Page 6: Pack Contents

    2.17 (see BS 5871 Part 2). Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a room, which is built entirely below ground level (b) Twin walled metal flue box (a) Fireplace Dimensions (Internal dimensions) ** Does not apply to pre-cast flues * If internal width is greater than 440mm, –...
  • Page 7: Preliminary Checks

    4. PRELIMINARY CHECKS CHECK IGNITION SPARK 4.2.2 Soundness for appliance attachment Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are piezo electric spark ignition system operates satisfactorily. provided: - To initiate the spark, depress the control knob and while 1) By fixing to the fireplace front.
  • Page 8: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    5.1.4 SIDE SUPPLY PIPE CONNECTION Install the supply pipe to run through the thick line marked “Supply pipe entry” and up to the inlet elbow The appliance is designed to allow a side supply pipe to run position. in front of the front surround and through a cut- out at Note that the centre of the appliance inlet elbow is 18mm either rear bottom corner of the fire front casting.
  • Page 9: Convection Box Installation

    For concealed connection only The flue restrictor Pierce a hole in the seal at the back of the convection box This appliance is supplied with a flue restrictor for use (see figure 7). The seal must envelop the pipe. If the hole is where the flue draught is excessive.
  • Page 11 7. 2.2 Insert a fibre plug into each hole. Use the rawlplugs 7.2.6 supplied with this appliance - Never use plastic plugs instead Place the convection box fully back into the fireplace of the fibre plugs supplied. Screw the eyebolts into the plugs. opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front Make sure that the bolts are secure.
  • Page 12: Burner, Surround & Supply Pipe Installation

    SEAL THE FLOOR FRONT (ALL INSTALLATIONS) Using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the bottom of the convection box to the fireplace and hearth floor. Run the tape over the burner fixing bracket. (See figure 15). Fig. 15 Floor sealing BURNER, FRONT SURROUND &...
  • Page 13: Ceramic Coals & Walls Installation

    CERAMIC COALS & WALLS INSTALLATION With its feather edge at the top, place the ceramic rear The ceramic wall into the channel at side walls are marked at the back of the fire box. the rear bottom corners Push the wall flat against “...
  • Page 14: Full Operating Checks

    Make This monitoring system, or any of its parts, must only be sure that the tube is pointed upwards at 45º to the exchanged using Valor authorised parts. horizontal. The installation is satisfactory if the smoke is drawn into...
  • Page 15: Final Review

    FINAL REVIEW 11.1 11.3 All models except black & chrome front casting: Fit Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks the fire front casting to the front surround. Locate the two incurred during installation. 11.4 screw heads at the rear top corners of the casting through Hand these instructions and the user's instructions the keyhole slots at the inner sides of the surround.
  • Page 16: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT • • Always turn off the gas supply before commencing any Check that soot or debris is not blocking any of the slots servicing (The inlet elbow for this appliance incorporates an in the main burner. •...
  • Page 17 12.3 TO REMOVE THE COMPLETE 12.5.8 Remove the gas tap fixing nut. Pull the tap clear of the control plate. BURNER UNIT (See figure 27) 12.5.9 Replace in the reverse order. 12.3.1 Remove the 5 loose coals, ceramic side walls, front base coal, rear base coal and ceramic back wall.
  • Page 18: Short List Of Spares

    12.6 TO REMOVE THE PIEZO GENERATOR 12.8 TO REMOVE THE MAIN BURNER INJECTOR 12.6.1 Remove the gas tap as section 12.5. 12.6.2 Make sure that the tap is in the off position. Remove the burner unit - See section 12.3. 12.8.1 12.6.3 Remove the circlip holding the piezo unit to the...
  • Page 19 DESCRIPTION NO. OFF PART NO. Injector Bray cat 18 size 360 For Natural Gas Appliances 541609 Injector Bray cat 18 size 170 For Propane Appliances 571709 Gas tap & spark generator 569429 Spark generator 521069 Control knob 545979 Pilot unit For Natural Gas Appliances 540979 Pilot unit For Propane Appliances 544929...
  • Page 20 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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