Valor Heating Equinox 754 Assembly instructions

5109212/03
INSTALLER GUIDE
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details
may vary slightly from those given in this publication.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).
© Valor Heating
Equinox
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
Model 754
(GC No. 32-032-59)
Manufactured exclusively for British Gas & Scottish Gas by Valor Heating
For Service Phone [phone]

Safety First.
This gas fire is CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards
and Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence.
This fire has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and
was manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British
Standards Institute.
The Highest Standards
The manufacturer is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to
ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance.
Careful Installation
The manufacturer is a CORGI registered company. This gas fire 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.
Valor Heating, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP
www.valor.co.uk
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those
given in this publication
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CONTENTS
Section Heading Page
1. SAFETY 4
2. ACCESSORY LIST 4
3. APPLIANCE DATA 5
4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 6
5. PACK CONTENTS 14
6. FIREPLACE CHECK 16
7. IGNITION CHECK 18
8. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION 18
9. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 19
10. HOTBOX INSTALLATION 23
11. BURNER & SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 27
11.1 Fitting the Burner 27
11.2 Supply pipe installation 27
11.3 Preliminary burner checks. 28
11.3.1 Lighting the fire 28
11.3.2 Operating the burner. 28
11.4 Check reference pressure. 29
12. FRONT SURROUND INSTALLATION 29
13. CERAMIC PEBBLES INSTALLATION 31
14. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 34
14.1 Check the Control Settings 34
14.1.1 Lighting the burner 34
14.1.2 Operating the burner 34
14.2 Check For Spillage 35
14.3 Flame Supervision & Spillage Monitoring System 36
15. FINAL REVIEW 36
16. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT 37
16.1 To Remove the Fire Front Surround 38
16.2 To Remove the Burner Unit 38
16.3 To Remove the Pilot Unit 39
16.4 To Remove the gas valve 40
16.5 To Remove the Piezo Generator 40
16.6 To Grease the Control Tap 40
16.7 To Replace the Burner 41
16.8 To Remove the Main Burner Injector 41
16.9 To Remove the Appliance from the Fireplace 41
17. LIST OF SPARES 42
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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 11.0 kg. 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.
2. ACCESSORY LIST
The following accessories are available: -
Description Part Number
Pre cast and clay flue block spacer kit 05654K1
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3. APPLIANCE DATA
This product uses fuel effect pieces 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. This is not classified as “hazardous waste” and
may be disposed of at a tipping site licensed for the disposal of industrial waste. Protective
clothing is not required when handling these articles, but we 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.
The appliance data label is located on a plate at the base of the fire. This can be seen by
lowering the bottom front cover of the front surround.
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Gas Natural (G20)
Inlet Pressure 20mbar
Input - Max. (Gross) 5.1kW (17,400 Btu/h)
Input - Min. (Gross) 3.0kW (10,236 Btu/h)
Inlet Test Pressure (Cold) 20.0 ± 1.0mbar (8.0 ± 0.4in
w.g.)
Gas Connection 8mm pipe
Burner Injector Stereomatic Cat. 82 Size 065
Pilot & Atmosphere Sensing
Device
Copreci Ref. O.D.S
21500/166
Ignition Integral piezo (Mounted on
gas valve)
Aeration Non-adjustable

4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 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. The Council for the Registration of Gas Installers (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 1251 BS 1289 Part 1 BS 1289 Part 2
BS EN 1806 BS 4543 Part 2 BS 5440 Part 1 BS 5440 Part 2
BS 5871 Part 2 BS 6461 Part 1 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
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Figure 1. Hearth & Fireplace Opening

the Environment for Northern Ireland.
In the republic of Ireland the installation must 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.
4.2 In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following
situations: -
4.2.1 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.
4.2.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations
It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in figure 1.
If 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 85mm.
4.2.2 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.
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Figure 2. Metal Flue Box

4.2.3 A precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN
1806 with dimensions as in figure 3 or using a 05654K1 spacer kit. (Installation
Instructions part number
3003095). 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. 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. mortar extrusions, too many
bends, flue heights below three
metres, restrictive terminations
etc.
4.2.4 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.
4.3 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.
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Figure 3. Precast or clay flue block system
dimensions

 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 BS715. 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 1806. This system is only suitable if the conditions stated in section 4.2.3 are
met.
4.4 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.
4.5 The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application.
4.6 Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible,
they must be secured in the open position.
4.7 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.
4.8 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop
any draughts.
4.9 The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth (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.
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4.10 The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by
the hotbox 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 hotbox
can be made.
4.11 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 below: -
•For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height = 700mm.
•For a shelf deeper than 150mm
Minimum height = 700mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm.
See graph 1.
4.12 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.
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Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances

4.13 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower or
where steam is regularly present.
4.14 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.
4.15 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.
4.16 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. If the cladding projects
forward from the fixing plane of the
fire the clearance at the top of the appliance must be increased to a minimum
15mm.This will allow for surround removal.
4.17 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 the
chimney pot to be replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a diameter
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Figure 4. Removal of combustible cladding

smaller than 170mm.
4.18 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance case 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.
4.19 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.
4.20 A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young
children, the elderly, or the infirm.
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Figure 5. Appliance dimensions

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5. PACK CONTENTS
1 Burner & Hotbox Unit
1 Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe
1 Inlet ‘T’ Connector
1 Flue restrictor plate
2 Screws (For flue restrictor)
2 Fireback spacing brackets
2 Screws (For Fireback spacing brackets)
1 Front pebble base
1 Rear pebble base
1 Pack of 17 loose pebbles identified by the numbers ‘1’ to ‘5’ and letters ‘A’ to ‘D’
4 Ceramic support rods
2 Small “U” seals for hotbox side flanges
1 Strip of floor sealing tape
6 Fibre plugs
4 Woodscrews
2 Fire retaining cables
2 Cable clamps
4 Eyebolts
1 Rubber grommet
1 Smoke match tube
1 Length of self adhesive foam seal
1 Literature pack
1 Fire front surround.
1 Firerfront surround trim set (Four pieces)
8 Magnets for trim fixing.
Carefully remove all the contents. Take special care in handling the ceramic fuel effects.
Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition.
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Figure 6. Pack contents

6. FIREPLACE CHECK
6.1 Fireplace check
6.1.1 Fireplace size
The fireplace must comply
with the requirements
described in section 4.2.
This will probably entail
removing the fireback and
infill material behind the
fireback. The debris
catchment area shown in
figure 7 must be kept clear
of obstructions.
6.1.2 Fireplace general
condition
The fireplace floor should
be reasonably flat to ensure
that the hotbox can be
installed without it rocking
and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom front of the box. The front face of the
fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the hotbox top and side
flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces should be made good if necessary. 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.
6.1.3 Soundness for appliance attachment
Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: -
1) By fixing to the fireplace front surround.
2) Using concealed tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together
with secondary fixing to the fireplace floor.
The methods are detailed in section 10 of this manual. Before selecting the retention
method, consult with the customer. Method 2 is provided for instances where drilling
holes in the front surface of the fireplace surround is unacceptable to the customer or
otherwise impractical. N.B. It is unwise to attempt to drill into marble without the
proper tools and equipment.
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Figure 7. Fireplace Areas

If method 1 is chosen, make sure that the front surround area is sound enough to take
the Fibre plugs 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. If these areas have
deteriorated due to prolonged use, they should be made sound with a suitable cement.
6.1.4 Installations using a metal flue box
The whole of the top surface of the metal flue box must be covered with a 100mm layer
of mineral wool or equivalent insulation. (See figure 2).
6.2 Fireplace Flue Pull
Close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed. After
confirming with a match that smoke is drawn into the flue, light a 13 gram smoke pellet
and check that there is a definite flow through the flue. Verify outside that the smoke
exits from one terminal only and that the termination is suitable. Observe where
possible, upstairs rooms and loft spaces for signs of escaping smoke indicating a
defective flue. If there is not a definite flow warm the flue for a few minutes and repeat
the smoke pellet test. If there is still no definite flow the flue may need remedial work –
Do not fit the appliance until there is a definite flow through the flue.
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7. IGNITION CHECK
Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that
the ignition system performs satisfactorily.
Set the control knob to the off position.
Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise
to the pilot ignition position. A 'click' will be heard
as the integral piezo operates. A spark should be seen
between the electrode and pilot tip. If there is no
spark check the following: -
 Ensure that the electrode lead is connected to the
terminal at the base of the electrode.
 If the above is correct, check for damage to the
electrode lead.
8. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the ‘T’ connector at
the bottom front of the appliance. The ‘T’ connector can be rotated to allow a
connection from any direction. The ‘T’ connector includes a valve for isolating the gas
supply and a pressure test point.
The supply pipe must be rigid material. Flexible pipe must not be used.
Concealed Supply Pipe Connection
If a concealed connection from inside the fireplace is required then, before the
appliance is fitted into the fireplace it will be necessary to extend the supply line so
that it will project through the hole in the back of the hotbox and run to the ‘T’
connector at the front. The pipe run from the supply line up to the rear opening in the
hotbox must be kept away from the area which will be taken by the hotbox when it is
installed. Note that the centre of the appliance inlet ‘T’ connector is 25mm above the
fireplace floor. The inlet ‘T’ connector should be fitted to the supply pipe at this stage.
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Figure 8. Ignition operation

9. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION
1. Detach the spillage plate from the hotbox by removing the four screws (See figure 9).
2. Remove the protective film from the
spillage plate. Place the spillage plate in a
safe place away from the work area.
3. Remove the six screws from the side of the
inner reflector (See figure 10).
4. Carefully lift the inner reflector and pull
forward to remove. Be careful not to scratch
the top surface of the burner cover (See
figure 10). The reflector may ‘spring’ a
little. For this reason it is important to hold
the edges firmly when removing.
5. Remove the protective film from the inner
reflector. Place the inner reflector in a safe
place away from the work area.
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Figure 10. Removal of Inner reflector
Figure 9. Removal of spillage plate

6. Remove the two screws to the side of the
burner cover (See figure 11)
7. Detach the burner cover by lifting clear
of the burner module (See figure 11)
8. Remove the protective film from the
burner cover. Place the burner cover in a
safe place away from the work area.
9. Detach the burner unit from the hotbox
by lifting clear.
10. Fit the two “U” section seals to the
bottom edges of the hotbox side flanges.
See figure 12.
11. It is important that the grommet
supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted
to the hole in the rear of the convection
box.
12. For concealed connection only:
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.
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Fireback 12. Fitting “U” Seals
Figure 11. Removal of Burner Module