Baxi Fires Division VALOR FIRES FireSlide 940 Instructions for use

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Model940
Inset live fuel effect gas fire
Incorporating the VALOR FIRES CONTROL
Fitted with one of the following fascia.
Adorn, Decadent, Dream,
Eternal, Icon, Obsession or
Visage
(GC No. 32-032-71)
We trust that this guide gives
sufficient details to enable this
appliance to be installed, operated
and maintained satisfactorily.
However, if further information is
required, our
Valor Fires Technical Helpline will
be pleased to help.
Telephone [phone] (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
Telephone [phone].
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
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Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from
those given in this publication
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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0595211
THIS APPLIANCE
IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31).
THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).
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Safety First.
Valor Fires fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British
Standards and Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence.
All Valor Fires fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and
excellence and are manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted
by the British Standards Institute.
The Highest Standards
Valor Fires is a member of SBGI which works to ensure high standards of safety,
quality and performance.
Careful Installation
Valor Fires is a CORGI registered company. All our gas fires must be
installed by a competent CORGI Registered Installer in accordance
with our Installer Guide and should not be fitted directly on to a
carpet or floor of combustible material.
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FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 50 TO 67

CONTENTS
Section Page
INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 49
OWNER GUIDE
50 - 67
1. SAFETY 6
2. APPLIANCE DATA 7
3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 8
4. PACK CONTENTS 17
5. FIREPLACE CHECK 21
6. IGNITION CHECK 22
7. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION 23
8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 23
9. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 27
10. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 30
11. CERAMIC WALLS INSTALLATION 31
12. FASCIA AND CONTROL LINKAGE 32
13. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT 36
14. FRONT / CASTINGS INSTALLATION 36
15. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 37
15.1 Checking the control settings. 37
15.2 Check for spillage. 38
15.3 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. 39
16. FINAL REVIEW 39
17. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT 40
17.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 41
17.2 To remove the ignition microswitch. 42
17.3 To remove the gas shut-off microswitch. 42
17.4 To remove the fascia. 43
17.5 To replace the control slide unit. 44
17.6 To replace the control slide button. 45
17.7 To remove the complete burner unit. 45
17.8 To remove the electronic ignition generator. 46
17.9 To remove the thermocouple interrupter block. 46
17.10 To remove the pilot unit. 47
17.11 To remove the shut-off tap. 47
17.12 To remove the gas flow rate controller. 48
17.13 To replace the burner. 48
17.14 To remove the main burner injector. 49
17.15 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. 49
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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 as below: -
Model Heat Engine (kg) Firefront (kg)
Combined Weight (kg)
Adorn 11.5 16.6 28.1
Visage 11.5 5.5 17.0
Icon 11.5 3.5 15.0
Dream 11.5 13.35 24.85
Eternal 11.5 3.45 14.95
Decadent 11.5 4.0 15.5
Obsession 11.5 3.25 14.75
One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is
considered too heavy then obtain assistance.
!When lifting always keep your back straight. Bend your legs and not your back.
!Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to reposition your feet.
!Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Do not lean forward or sideways whilst
handling the fire.
!
Always grip with the palm of the hand. Do not use the tips of fingers for support.
!Always keep the fire as close to the body as possible. This will minimise the
cantilever action.
!Use gloves to provide additional grip.
!Always use assistance if required.
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2. APPLIANCE DATA
*When converted using kit 0595211.
The appliance information label is located on a plate at the base of the fire. This can
be seen by lowering the bottom front cover of the fascia.
This product uses fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls 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. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling these
articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum. To ensure that the
release of fibres from these RCF articles is kept to a minimum, during installation
and servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any
dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on the
fire. When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not
broken up, but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag, clearly labelled as
RCF waste. RCF waste is classed as a stable, non-reactive hazardous waste and
may be disposed at a landfill licenced to accept such waste.
Protective clothing is
not required when handling these articles, but we recommend the use of suitable
gloves to prevent irritation. We also recommend you follow the normal hygiene
rules of not smoking, eating or drinking in the work area and always wash your
hands before eating or drinking.
This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or
asbestos related products.
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Gas Natural (G20) Propane (G31) *
Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar
Input - Max. (Gross) 6.85kW (23,400 Btu/h) 6.7kW (22,860 Btu/h)
Input - Min. (Gross) 2.7kW (9,410 Btu/h) 4.3kW (14,670 Btu/h)
Inlet Test Pressure (Cold) 20.0 ± 1.0mbar (8.0 ± 0.4in
w.g.)
37.0 ± 1.0 mbar (14.85 ±
0.4in w.g.)
Gas Connection 8mm pipe 8mm pipe
Burner Injector Stereomatic Cat 82 - 074 Stereomatic Size 132
Pilot & Atmosphere Sensing
Device Copreci Ref. O.D.S 21500/166
Copreci Ref. O.D.S
21500/166 Fitted with RBM
180 -02 injector
Ignition Electronic
(Battery 9V PP3) Electronic (Battery 9V PP3)
Aeration See section 17.1 Non-adjustable
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The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 and
the result is as below :
Model
Efficiency % (Gross)
940 58
940 when converted to LPG. 61
The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The
test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by Advantica
Certification services (0087). The efficiency value may be used in the UK
Government's Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.
The conversion of net efficiency to gross was achieved by multiplying the net
efficiency by the following conversion factor from Table E3 of SAP 2005, rounding
down to the nearest whole number.
3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1 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. Failure to install the appliance correctly
could lead to prosecution. CORGI requires its members to work to recognised
standards.
In the United Kingdom the installation must also be in accordance with:
All the relevant parts of local regulations.
All relevant codes of practice.
The relevant parts of the current editions of the following British Standards:-
BS 715
BS EN 1856 Part 1
BS EN 1858 which replaces BS 1289 Part 1
BS EN 1806 which replaces BS 1289 Part 2
BS EN 1856 Part 1 which replaces BS 4543 Part 2
BS 5440 Part 1
BS 5440 Part 2
BS 6461 Part 1
BS 1251
BS EN 1806
BS 5871 Part 2
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Gas Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency
Natural Gas 0.901
LPG 0.921

BS 6891
BS 8303
In England and Wales, the current edition of the Building Regulations issued by the
Department of the Environment and the Welsh Office
In Scotland, the current edition of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations
issued by the Scottish Executive.
In Northern Ireland, the current edition of the Building regulations (Northern Ireland)
issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.
In the republic of Ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent person
and also conform to the relevant parts of:
a) The current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”
b) All relevant national and local rules in force.
Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant
British Standard Code of Practice.
3.2 In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the
following situations: -
3.2.1 To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 1 and
complying with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the
fireback for a debris catchment space. The required fireplace, hearth, debris
catchment area and clearance dimensions are shown in figure 1.
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Figure 1. Hearth and fireplace opening dimensions
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2.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations
! It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.9.
!Icon firefront
If when using the Icon firefront a Hearth is not fitted, the fire must be installed so
that the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the
finished floor level is at least 100mm. Where there is no floor covering or carpet
and the floor is of a type that is likely to be covered in such a way in the future
then the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the floor
level should be increased to at least 175mm.
Adorn, Dream, Visage, Obsession and Eternal firefront
If when using the Adorn, Dream, Visage, Obsession and Eternal firefronts a
reduced depth Hearth is fitted, the fire must be installed so that the distance
from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the finished floor level is at
least 100
mm. It is recommended that the reduced hearth has a depth from the
fixing plane of the fire of 100mm minimum. This is necessary to support the
lower front casting. Where there is no floor covering or carpet and the floor is of
a type that is likely to be covered in such a way in the future then the distance
from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the floor level should be
increased to at least 175mm.
!
To protect from the risk of burns and ignition of clothing a tactile separator shall
be used. The hearth detailed in section 3.9 meets the requirements for a tactile
separator. If this is not used then a 672mm long fender, kerb, horizontal bar, or
other barrier, being fixed not less than 50mm above floor level and positioned
300mm in front of the fixing
plane of the fire will meet
the requirement.
3.2.2 To a fireplace incorporating
a metal flue box complying with
the constructional requirements
of the current edition of BS715.
The dimensions of the flue box
must conform to those shown in
figure 2.
3.2.3 To 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 1858
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
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Figure 2. Metal Flue box dimensions

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. mortar extrusions, too many
bends, flue heights below three
metres, restrictive terminations
etc.
3.2.4 If the fireplace opening is
greater than the acceptable
dimensions given in this guide,
do not use the back of a fire
surround or marble to reduce
the opening. This may cause
cracking of the surround back or
marble.
3.3 Suitable flues and
minimum flue sizes are as
follows: -
It should be noted that, as with
many appliances, sharp bends
or horizontal runs in metal flues
at the top of the system can be
a cause of problems in these
types of installation.
! 225mm x 225mm
conventional brick flue.
! 175mm diameter lined brick
or stone flue.
! 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 BS EN 1856 Part
1. The liner 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 1858. This system is only suitable if the conditions stated in section 3.2.3
are met.
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Figure 3.Precast or clay flue block system
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3.4 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. When calculated in
accordance with BS 5440: Part 1 Annex A, the minimum equivalent
height of the flue
shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia. flue pipe.
3.5 The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application.
3.6
Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible,
they must be secured in the open position.
3.7
If the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney that was previously used
for solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should be
inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages.
3.8
If the fireplace opening is an under floor draught type, it must be sealed to stop
any draughts.
3.9 The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth unless the
conditions of section 2.1.1 are met (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are considered
as non-combustible). The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class
“O”-150°C surround. The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick. The periphery
of the hearth (or fender) should be at least 50mm above floor level to discourage the
placing of carpets or rugs over it.
The surface of the hearth must be sufficiently flat to enable the bottom of the front
surround and the bottom front cover to be aligned horizontally. Any excessive
unevenness (uneven tiles, Cotswold stone, etc.) should be rectified.
The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets.
3.10
The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered
by the convection box top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces
should be made good if necessary. The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to
ensure that a good seal with the convection box can be made.
3.11 Adorn model only
The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any
shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is shown in graph 1.
Visage, Dream, Eternal, Decadent and icon models only.
The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any
shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is shown in graph 2.
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3.12
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.
Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances for ADORN model only
ADORN MODEL ONLY
VISAGE, DREAM, ETERNAL, DECADENT, OBSESSION AND ICON MODELS ONLY
Graph 2. Combustible shelf clearances for VISAGE, DREAM, ETERNAL,
DECADENT, OBSESSION and ICON models only.
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3.13
This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower
or where steam is regularly present.
3.14
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. Note the spillage test requirements detailed further on
in this manual. If the fan is likely to affect the appliance, the appliance must not be
installed unless the fan is permanently disconnected.
3.15 Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation
requirements of this appliance. In GB reference should be made to BS 5871 Part 2
and in IE reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas
Installations” which makes clear the conditions that must be met to demonstrate that
sufficient ventilation is available.
3.16 Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a room that is built entirely
below ground level (See BS 5871 Part 2).
3.17 If the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with
combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed
from the area covered by the fascia. The cladding
must also not touch the fascia. (See figure 4). We
suggest that the actual fascia 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.
3.18 The appliance is fitted with an A.S.D
(Atmosphere sensing device). If the appliance closes
down after a period of operation for no apparent
reason, the consumer should be informed to stop
using the appliance until the installation and appliance
have been thoroughly checked. The A.S.D will shut
the appliance down if an unacceptable amount of
harmful products of combustion accumulate. Under no
circumstances should the A.S.D be altered or
bypassed in any way. Only a genuine manufacturers replacement part should be
fitted. The individual A.S.D components are not replaceable.
3.19
A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young
children, the elderly, or the infirm.
3.20 Proprietary terminals must comply with BS 715 or BS 1289. Any terminal or
termination must be positioned in accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 to ensure that the
products of combustion can be safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere. Where
the appliance is connected to an unlined brick chimney it is generally unnecessary for
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Figure 4. Removal of
combustible cladding
(Shown with ‘Dream’ fascia)

the chimney pot to be replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a
diameter smaller than 170mm.
3.21 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to a
corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which
projects beyond the front of the appliance is shown in figure 5.
A 10mm access clearance from a non-combustible surface is necessary at the left
side (See figure 5).
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Figure 5. Appliance dimensions and clearances (Continued on next page)
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Figure 5 continued. Appliance dimensions and clearances
Key Description Model
Adorn Visage Icon Dream Eternal Decadent
Obsession
AHeight (mm) 768 611 622 636 611 625 621
BWidth (mm) 545 529 631 518 514 529 530
CDepth into room
(mm) 88 94 64 94 76 92 96
D
Minimum
mandatory
clearance to
combustible
surfaces
projecting
beyond the front
of appliance
(mm).
100 108 65 100 100 108 100
E
Recommended
clearance to
non-
combustible
surfaces for
access purposes
(mm).
10 10 65 50 50 108 50

4. PACK CONTENTS
The items required for this appliance are packed in sections.
Section 1 - Fire unit contains:
1Burner and convection box unit.
(On Dream models a slider control
is fitted to the convector box).
1Inlet ‘T’ connector including pressure
test point, nut and olive for 8mm inlet
pipe.
2Small “U” seals
(For convection box side flanges).
1Strip of floor sealing tape.
6Fibre plugs (Four for eyebolts / screws
and two for floor fixing).
4Woodscrews.
2Fire retaining cables.
2Cable clamps.
4Eyebolts.
1Rubber grommet.
1Flue restrictor plate.
1Rear ceramic wall support bracket.
2No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For rear ceramic
wall support bracket).
3No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For flue restrictor).
3No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For outlet baffle /
heatshield).
4No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For fitting the
hood on the Dream).
Carefully remove all the contents. Take special care in handling the ceramic pieces.
Take care not to bend or distort the slide control linkage when handling the fascia.
Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition.
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1Knurled shouldered screw
(For control linkage fixing).
2 M4 x 30mm machine screws
(For Adorn fascia securing).
2M4 x 25mm machine screws
(For Dream fascia securing).
2M4 x 10mm screws (zinc)
(For Decadent fascia securing).
2M4 x 10mm screws (black)
(For Decadent, Obsession, Eternal and
Visage fascia bracket securing).
2
Washers (For Adorn and Dream fascia
securing)
2
Surround securing brackets on Visage,
Eternal and Decadent.
1Slider control label.
1PP3 Battery.
1Smoke match tube.
1Length of self adhesive foam seal.
1Literature pack.
1Ceramic fuel effect pack including a
fuel effect (Not shown), a ceramic back
wall and a pair of ceramic side walls.
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Figure 6. Pack contents

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Figure 6. Pack contents continued