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Valor Visage 640 Installer's Manual

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3002217/03
INSTALLER GUIDE
Model 640
(GC No. 32-032-46)
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
INCORPORATING THE
VALOR
CONTROL
WITH
ADORN,
VISAGE,
or
ICON Front
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0591301 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 these instructions give sufficient details to enable this appliance to be
installed and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required, our
Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.
Telephone 08706 061 065 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom)
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
© Valor Heating

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  • Page 1 We trust that these instructions give sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required, our Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help. Telephone 08706 061 065 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom) INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner ©...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Safety

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE S A F E T Y 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 as below: - Model Heat Engine (kg) Firefront (kg) Combined Weight (kg)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE CONTENTS SAFETY ...............................3 APPLIANCE DATA ........................5 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................6 PACK CONTENTS ........................14 FIREPLACE CHECK .........................17 IGNITION CHECK ........................19 GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION ....................20 PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION ..............20 CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION ..................23 BURNER & SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION................27 9.1 Burner & Supply Pipe Installation ................ 27 9.2 Preliminary Burner Checks ...................

  • Page 5: 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 walls and gaskets containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

  • Page 6: 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 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 7 INSTALLER’S GUIDE the Environment for Northern Ireland. In the republic of Ireland the installation must also conform to the relevant parts of: The current edition of IS 813 All relevant national and local rules in force. 2.2 In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: -...
  • Page 8 INSTALLER’S GUIDE A precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 with dimensions as in figure 3. The current versions of BS1289 and BS EN 1806 recommend that 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 9 INSTALLER’S GUIDE must be sealed to the surrounding area above the fireplace opening and to the top of the chimney. An approved terminal must be fitted. • A properly constructed precast concrete or clay flue system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1806.
  • Page 10 INSTALLER’S GUIDE ADORN MODEL ONLY Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances for ADORN model only VISAGE AND ICON MODELS ONLY Graph 2. Combustible shelf clearances for VISAGE and ICON models only Page 10...
  • Page 11 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Adorn model only 2.12 The minimum height from the top surface of the hearth to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is shown in graph 1. Visage and icon models only 2.12 The minimum height from the top surface of the hearth to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is shown in graph 2.
  • Page 12 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Figure 4. Removal of combustible cladding 2.18 If the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed from the area covered by the outer surround. The cladding must also not touch the surround. (See figure 4). We suggest that the actual surround is used as a template to mark the area for combustible cladding removal and that this area is increased by at least 2mm all round.
  • Page 13 INSTALLER’S GUIDE ADORN VISAGE Figure 5. Appliance dimensions (Continued on next page) Page 13...

  • Page 14: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE ICON Figure 5 Continued. Appliance dimensions 3 P A C K C O N T E N T S The items required for this appliance are packed in two sections. Section 1 - Fire Unit contains: Burner & Convection box Unit Nut &...
  • Page 15 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Eyebolts Rubber grommet Knurled shouldered screw for control linkage fixing Machine screws. PP3 Battery Smoke match tube Fireback spacing brackets Rear Ceramic wall support bracket Length of self adhesive foam seal Literature pack Section 2 - “Adorn” Fire Front contains: Fire front surround with sliding control Bottom front cover casting Canopy Shield...
  • Page 16 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Figure 6. Pack contents Page 16...

  • Page 17: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 4 F I R E P L A C E C H E C K 4.1.1 Fireplace size The fireplace must comply with the requirements described in section 2.2. This will probably entail removing the fireback and infill material behind the fireback.
  • Page 18 INSTALLER’S GUIDE If method 1 is chosen, make sure that the front surround area is sound enough to take the rawlplugs and woodscrews. If necessary, make sound with a suitable cement. If method 2 is chosen, make sure that the areas at the back and towards the centre of the fireplace floor are sound enough to take the eyebolts and screws.

  • Page 19: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 5 I G N I T I O N C H E C K Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic ignition system performs satisfactorily. Fit the battery to the ignition block ● located below the burner tray at the left side (see figure 8).

  • Page 20: Gas Supply Connection

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 6 G A S S U P P L Y C O N N E C T I O N A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the elbow at the bottom front of the appliance.
  • Page 21 INSTALLER’S GUIDE grommet in the installation kit supplied with the fire. Fit this into the hole. Pierce the grommet to allow the pipe to pass through it. The grommet should envelop the pipe. If the hole is larger than the pipe, seal it with tape. Do not pierce the grommet unless the supply pipe is to pass through it.
  • Page 22 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 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 flue liner is used. For all other installations the restrictor should be fitted.

  • Page 23: Convection Box Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE (Visage Model Only) Fit the two surround securing brackets to the convection box side flanges with the screws supplied. Note the different orientation of the brackets at left and right sides (See figure 16) Left Right Figure 16. Surround securing brackets.
  • Page 24 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 6. Place the convection box back in position in the fireplace. 7. Fit a woodscrew through each hole in the convection box flanges and tighten to seal the box to the fireplace surround. Method 2 - Cable Retention and Floor Fixing. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back or floor are sound enough to take the eyebolts...
  • Page 25 INSTALLER’S GUIDE and return the end through the upper of the holes. See figure 19. Give the cables a pull so that they grip against the convection box flanges. Thread the cables through the eyebolts. Return the cables through the holes near the bottom of the convection box back panel, (For precast or clay block flue systems return the cables through the slotted holes in the side of the convection box), and through the “V”...
  • Page 26 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Inspect the installation of the convection box against the fireplace surround. If the convection box is aligned squarely and the sealing is satisfactory, fully tighten the cable retainers. If the convection box is not correctly aligned, release the tension on the cables by slackening the screws and turning the hexagonal adjusters fully anticlockwise.

  • Page 27: Burner & Supply Pipe Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 9 B U R N E R & S U P P L Y P I P E I N S T A L L A T I O N Burner & Supply Pipe Installation Refit the burner unit to the convection box with two screws. Connect the supply line to the appliance.

  • Page 28: 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 section 1 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 29: Ceramic Walls Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 0 C E R A M I C W A L L S I N S T A L L A T I O N Fit the rear ceramic wall support bracket to the rear of the convection box using two screws.

  • Page 30: Front Surround & Control Linkage Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 1 F R O N T S U R R O U N D & C O N T R O L L I N K A G E I N S T A L L A T I O N 11.1 Remove the tape securing the control linking bar to the front surround.
  • Page 31 INSTALLER’S GUIDE centre of the fire to clear the right side of the surround. Slide the surround unit sideways, if necessary, to align the bottom fixing holes with those in the convection box. Fix the bottom of the surround unit to the convection box with two screws (See figure 31).

  • Page 32: Ceramic Coals Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 2 C E R A M I C C O A L S I N S T A L L A T I O N Place the ceramic base coal in the burner compartment. The bottom rear face of the coal should rest on the angled ledges at the back of the burner compartment.
  • Page 33 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Install the 12 loose coals as follows. The underside of each coal is marked with a letter ‘A’ to ‘L’ and an arrow. The coals should be positioned so that the arrows always point towards the back of the firebox.
  • Page 34 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Hold coal ‘D’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘D’ as shown in figure 40. Hold coal ‘E’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘E’ as shown in figure 41. Hold coal ‘F’...
  • Page 35 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Locate coals ‘G’ to ‘K’ so that they are firmly seated in the valleys in the coal base. Hold coal ‘G’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘G’ as shown in figure 43. Figure 43. Third row “Coal G” Hold coal ‘H’...
  • Page 36 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Hold coal ‘J’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘J’ as shown in figure 46 Hold coal ‘K’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘K’ as shown in figure 47 Hold coal ‘L’...

  • Page 37: Front / Castings Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 3 F R O N T / C A S T I N G S I N S T A L L A T I O N 13.1 13.1 “Adorn” Front Place the bottom front cover in position below the front casting bridge.

  • Page 38: Full Operating Checks

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 4 F U L L O P E R A T I N G C H E C K S 14.1 Check the Control Settings The control position markings on the front surround are shown in figure 51. Please note: •...

  • Page 39: Check For Spillage

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 14.2 Check For Spillage A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the customer. Make this with all the ceramic coals in position. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance. Light the appliance and set the slide control to the maximum burning position.
  • Page 40 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1. Light the appliance. Set the slide control to the maximum burning position and leave for one minute. 2. Set the control to the Low burning position. Isolate the gas supply at the inlet elbow. The pilot and main burner will go out. Note the time when the pilot goes out. Listen for a snap sound at the gas tap.

  • Page 41: Final Review

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 5 F I N A L R E V I E W If a gap is visible between the inner sides of the front surround and the ceramic side walls, gently slide the walls forward. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. Advise the customer how to operate the appliance.

  • Page 42: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 6 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 43: To Remove The Ignition Microswitch

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE • Check that the appliance is clean and that soot or debris is not blocking the gaps between the coals causing an imperfect flame. • Check that soot or debris is not impairing the electrode spark or pilot burner. •...

  • Page 44: To Remove The Fire Front Surround

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE Detach the microswitch cover by removing one screw and pulling clear of the location lug. See figure Loosen the thermocouple nut to free the microswitch leads and pull the leads clear of the thermocouple interrupter block. See figure 56. Detach the bridging bracket, microswitch assembly and insulation pad by removing two screws.

  • Page 45: To Replace The Control Slide Button

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 16.6 To Replace the Control Slide Button Remove the front surround – See section 16.4. Detach the slide button by removing two screws – See figure 60. Replace in the reverse order. 16.7 To Remove the Burner Unit Remove the bottom front and fire front castings and the front surround - See section 16.3.

  • Page 46: To Remove The Thermocouple Interrupter Block

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE apply tension to the microswitch leads. Remove the two fixing screws that attach the generator unit to the support bracket. The igniter generator can now be removed. (see figure 63) Remove the two leads to the switch and remove the spark lead. If necessary, mark them to ensure that they are replaced on to the correct terminals.

  • Page 47: To Remove The Pilot Unit

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE thermocouple nut making sure that the leads are secured in the interrupter block to give a good electrical contact. 16.10 To Remove the Pilot Unit 7. Remove the burner unit - See section 16.6. 8. If lying the burner on its back, unscrew and remove the two ceramic support brackets from the top of the burner unit.

  • Page 48: To Remove The Gas Flow Rate Controller

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE Remove the burner unit - See section 16.6. Unscrew and remove the two ceramic support brackets from the top of the burner unit. This will avoid damage to the brackets and the worksurface (see figure 62) Turn the burner unit upside down.

  • Page 49: To Remove The Main Burner Injector

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE Detach the burner pipe from the controller. Support the controller while detaching to prevent excessive strain. Remove the nut and washer securing the control pivot bracket to the controller at the front. Support the pivot bracket while removing the nut to prevent possible damage to the microswitch.

  • Page 50: To Replace Burner Plaques

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 16.14 To Replace Burner Plaques See figure 70. Remove the bottom front and fire front castings. Remove the loose coals, the front coals and the base coal. The plaques can be then be removed as follows without detaching the front surround or ceramic walls but be careful not to damage the ceramic walls while working inside the firebox.

  • Page 51: To Remove The Appliance From The Fireplace

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 16.15 To Remove the Appliance from the Fireplace Remove the burner unit - See section 16.6. If the fire retention is as method 1 (See section 8.1 of installation instructions), remove the screws. If the fire retention is as method 2 (See section 8.2 of installation instructions), slacken the hexagonal adjusters on the cable retainers and unscrew the thumbscrews to release the cables.

  • Page 52: Short List Of Spares

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1 7 S H O R T L I S T O F S P A R E S Page 52...
  • Page 53 INSTALLER’S GUIDE DESCRIPTION MAKER’S PART NO. Shut-off tap 730K146 Gas flow rate controller 730K147 Thermocouple interrupter block 720A142 Ignition microswitch 720A269 Gas shut-off microswitch 020K931 Pilot unit - For Natural Gas Appliances 720A249 Pilot unit - For Propane Gas Appliances 720A300 Injector Bray cat 18U size 420 - For 720A072...

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