1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Valor Fires Manuals
  4. Swimming Pool Heater
  5. 870 hydroflame Dream
  6. Installer and owner manual

Valor Fires 870 hydroflame Dream Installer And Owner Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 870
Dream
This guide is intended to help you
install and care for your
Valor Fires Hydroflame ® Dream.
Please read carefully before installing
and using your heater. However, if
further information is required, our
Valor Fires Technical Helpline will
be pleased to help.
Telephone 0844 8711 565 (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland Telephone
0044 844 8711 565.
Important: Please keep your guide in a safe place for future reference.
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
®
5135617/04

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 870 hydroflame Dream and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Valor Fires 870 hydroflame Dream

  • Page 1 ® Dream This guide is intended to help you install and care for your Valor Fires Hydroflame ® Dream. Please read carefully before installing and using your heater. However, if further information is required, our Valor Fires Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.
  • Page 2 Hydroflame is a Registered Trade Mark of Smith’s Environmental Products Limited. Safety First. Valor Fires heaters are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards and Safety Marks. Quality and Excellence. All Valor Fires heaters are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence.

  • Page 3: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 18 TO 27 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 3 - 17 OWNER GUIDE 18 - 27 1. HANDLING AND UNPACKING 2. SAFETY 3. OPTIONAL KITS 4. FITTING THE HEATER Pipes and temperature settings. Location. Repairs Contents Fitting the flexible hoses. Securing the heater.

  • Page 5: Handling And Unpacking

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. HANDLING AND UNPACKING Before continuing any further with the installation of this heater please read the following: Important instructions. A carry handle is fitted to the top of the heater. We recommend that this is used when moving the heater. The approximate lifting weights (kg) of the heater parts are listed below: Model Heat engine...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Always disconnect the heater from the electrical supply before carrying out cleaning or maintenance. Always use genuine Valor Fires spares. Never Never obstruct or cover the fan outlet or force items into heater openings. Never install or use the heater anywhere where water or high humidity is in use, i.e.

  • Page 7: Optional Kits

    Extension leads should not be used. 3. OPTIONAL KITS An optional 50mm deep spacer frame kit is obtainable either from your heater supplier or direct from Valor Fires Sales. The kit number is 5135855. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

  • Page 8: Fitting The Heater

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. FITTING THE HEATER Important: Before continuing with the installation of this heater please ensure that you have completed the information on the last pages of the owner guide. General notes to read before fitting your heater. Pipes and temperature settings. ®...

  • Page 9: Repairs

    115mm. *kit number 5135855. Repairs. Product repairs must be authorised by Valor Fires. Please telephone us on 0844 8711 565 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom). In the Republic of Ireland Telephone 0044 844 8711 565.

  • Page 10: Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE Contents. The contents have been identified in figure 1 (The fascia is not shown below). Contents Quantity (Illustrations are not to scale) Heater Tension wire Eye screw Wood screw Wall plug M4 x 25mm screw Washer Flexible installation hoses with isolating elbows.

  • Page 11: Fitting The Flexible Hoses

    INSTALLER GUIDE Fitting the flexible hoses. NOTE: In certain installations the movement of the heater is restricted once connected to the system pipe work. We therefore recommend that before fitting the flexible hoses a securing method is chosen, the appropriate section is read and any necessary work conducted before connecting to the system pipe work.

  • Page 12: Securing The Heater

    INSTALLER GUIDE Securing the heater. The heater must be secured into position to prevent it from being tipped over. The following securing options are available: Method A - Securing the heater with Screws. Method B - Securing the heater with Wire. Method C - Securing the heater using the Optional Spacer Frame and Screws (kit number 5135855).
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE Although this section deals with fireplace openings without a spacer, this method of securing the heater can also be used with the optional spacer frame kit (See method 1. The fixing kit supplied with the heater includes a steel wire and eye screw. These can be used to secure the heater to the back of a surround / fireplace opening.

  • Page 14: Method C - Securing The Optional Spacer Frame Kit (5135855) With Screws

    INSTALLER GUIDE Method C - Securing the optional spacer frame kit (5135855) with screws. This method is not recommended where the wall / brickwork is in poor condition or where marble back panels / surrounds are used. See the following wire fixing section. 1.

  • Page 15: Fitting The Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. FITTING THE FASCIA Fitting the Dream fascia. 1. Remove the fascia from its packaging. 2. Unscrew and remove the infill casting (See the upper section of figure 10) 3. Hold the fascia firmly and lift into place. Locate the fascia hanging brackets into those on top of the heater (See figure 10).

  • Page 16: Commissioning The Heater

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. COMMISSIONING THE HEATER 1. Turn on the electrical supply at the fused spur. 2. Set the upper side switch to FLAME EFFECT , the flame- effect will operate with the fan running at extra low speed. 3. Set the on-board thermostat knob to setting 5. 4.

  • Page 17: Fault Finding

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. FAULT FINDING No flame-effect. Check the fused spur is switched ON. Check fuse in the fused spur. Check the wiring connections at the fused spur. Fan does not run on any switch setting or no heat output on electric heating. Check the power supply is switched ON.

  • Page 18: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 22 TO 27 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 18...

  • Page 19: Customer Care

    This guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your new Valor Fires heater, by providing simple and informative instructions to enable you to install it and to ensure that you benefit from the excellent performance and features it has to offer.

  • Page 20: About Your Heater

    OWNER GUIDE ABOUT YOUR HEATER How Does Hydroflame ® Dream Work? Hot water from your central heating system passes through a heat exchanger and transfers heat to the aluminium fins of the heat exchanger. Cooler air at floor level is drawn in by the fan, used to create the flame-effect, heated as it passes through the heat exchanger before being expelled gently back into the room.

  • Page 21: About Your Hydroflame® Dream

    OWNER GUIDE About your Hydroflame ® Dream. Your Hydroflame ® Dream flame-effect radiator is designed to operate as part of your central heating system in the same way as a panel radiator. Providing the heat output switch is left in the on position, your Hydroflame ® Dream will switch on and off automatically with your central heating system.

  • Page 22: Operating The Heater

    OWNER GUIDE OPERATING THE HEATER Never cover the heater or obstruct the opening at the base of the heater, this could cause overheating and consequent risk of fire. (See figure 2) Flame effect only setting. Set the thermostat knob (behind the lower trim) to setting 1. With the heat selector switch set to CENTRAL HEATING , set the flame effect switch to FLAME- EFFECT...

  • Page 23: Cleaning And Maintaining The Heater

    OWNER GUIDE CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE HEATER Important Safety. Before undertaking maintenance always isolate the heater from the electricity supply at the fused spur and allow the heater to cool completely. How do I clean my heater? The heater and plastic parts need only to be wiped clean with a dry soft cloth; do not use polishes or abrasive materials.

  • Page 24: Environment

    OWNER GUIDE ENVIRONMENT Environmental Protection. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. What should I do when I’m ready to dispose of my heater? The mains cable should be cut from the heater.
  • Page 25 OWNER GUIDE When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Heater serial number (Located on the information label - See figure 4 on page 27)*. Date of installation. Your installer name and address details. Fire make and model number.
  • Page 26 OWNER GUIDE To be completed by installer: Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 26...

  • Page 27: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE To be completed by the installer: Model Serial number (Can be found on the information label - See figure 4) Fascia name (Block Capitals) Brand (Please tick) Baxi Valor Wonderfire Other......Date of Installation Figure 4 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 27...
  • Page 28 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

Table of Contents