Valor Heating Intimate Assembly instructions

5108567/01
INSTALLER GUIDE
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
Intimate
(GC No. 32-032-54)
OPEN DECORATIVE
GAS FIRE
(Manufacturer ref 739)
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).
Manufactured exclusively for British Gas & Scottish Gas by Valor Heating
For Service Phone [phone]
© Valor Heating

Safety First.
This gas fire is CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards
and Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence at the heart of every fire.
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. 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.
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 Page
1. SAFETY 4
2. LIST OF ACCESSORIES 4
3. APPLIANCE DATA 5
4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 6
5. APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 11
6. UNPACKING 11
7. INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCE 12
8. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 14
9. CERAMIC COALS INSTALLATION 16
10. FITTING THE FIREFRONT 21
11. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 22
11.1 Final commissioning 23
11.2 Flame Supervision & Spillage Monitoring System 22
11.3 Spillage check. 22
12. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT 24
12.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 25
12.2 To Remove the Burner Unit 25
12.3 To Remove the Pilot Unit 25
12.4 To Remove the gas valve 26
12.5 To Remove the Piezo Generator 26
12.6 To Grease the Control Tap 26
12.7 To Replace the Burner 27
12.8 To Remove the Main Burner Injector 27
13. SHORT LIST OF SPARES 28
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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 9 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. LIST OF ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are available: -
Description Part Number
Replacement chairbrick 0552311
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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.
This appliance does not contain any components manufactured from asbestos or asbestos
related products
*When converted using kit 0595211
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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) 2.3kW (7,850 Btu/h) 4.0kW (13,650 Btu/h)
Burner 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 Integral Piezo Spark Integral Piezo Spark
Aeration See section 12.1 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 1251
BS 4543 Part 2
BS 5440 Part 1
BS 5440 Part 2
BS 5871 Part 3
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 the Environment for Northern Ireland. In the Republic of
Ireland the installation must also conform with the relevant parts of:
The current editions of:-
IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”
ICP3
IS327
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: -
To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 1 and complying
with BS1251. The required fireplace, hearth, and clearance dimensions are shown in
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figure 1.
Into a fireplace that has a fireback of nominal size 400mm and conforming to BS1251.
Into a Replacement Chair Brick. Part number 0552311
Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as follows: -
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.
The minimum effective height of the flue must be 3m.
The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application.
Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible, they
must be secured in the open position.
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.
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Figure 1. Hearth and Fireplace

4.3 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop
any draughts.
4.4 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 minimum class “O” – 100°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 (See figure 1).
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.
4.4.1. ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations
It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in figure 1.
If 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
75mm minimum. 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 / firefront.
4.5 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
4.6 The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets.
4.7 The minimum height from the top of the hearth to the underside of any shelf made
from wood or other combustible materials is as follows: -
•For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height = 860mm.
•For a shelf deeper than 150mm
860mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm
(See Graph 1).
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4.8 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.
4.9 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower or
where steam is regularly present.
4.10 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.
4.11 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.
4.12 Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a room that is built entirely below
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Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances

ground level (see BS 5871 Part 3).
4.13 If the appliance is to be fitted
against a wall with combustible
cladding, the cladding must be
removed from the area shown in
figure 2
4.14 Combustible side projections
up to 75mm forward of the fixing
plane of the fire are to be a
minimum of 125mm from the
fireplace opening (See figure 3)
4.14.1 Combustible side
projections greater than 75mm
forward of the fixing plane of the
fire are to be a minimum of
178mm from the fireplace opening
(See figure 3).
4.14.2 Non-combustible side projections to be 75mm from the fireplace opening (See
figure 3)
4.15 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.
4.16 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 2. Removal of Combustible Cladding

5. APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS
6. UNPACKING
Contents:
1 Burner assembly
1 Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe
2 Screws
2 Plastic screw plugs
1 Fuel bed matrix support plate
2 Self tapping screws
2 Front coals (1 x right hand 1 x left hand )
1 Coal base
1 Firefront and Cover
1 Inlet ‘T’ connector
Carefully remove the contents. Take special care in handling the ceramic components
and the coals. Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition.
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Figure 3. Appliance dimensions

7. INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION
7.1 Fireplace size
The fireplace must comply with the requirements described in section 4.
7.2 Fireplace flue pull.
Visually inspect the flue for any obstruction, and that a smooth transition from the
fireplace opening into the flue is available. 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.
IMPORTANT
Before continuing with the
installation of this gas fire the
aeration setting on the burner
must be checked. This is
factory set. See section 12.1
(Servicing and parts
replacement).
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Figure 4. Fitting the rear support plate

7.3 Installation of the burner unit
7.3.1 Prior to installation of the burner the rear
support plate must be fitted (See figure 4). Two
self-tapping screws retain the plate.
7.3.2 Burner Positioning
The two tags at the side of the burner can be
folded against the side of the burner tray.
This may be required for installations
where the width of the fireplace opening is
restricted (See figure 5)
Place the burner unit centrally within the
fireplace opening. Position the burner to
the rear of the opening, this may be
extended forward providing the front of the
burner tray does not protrude beyond the
front plane of the fireplace opening by
more than 33mm. (See figure 6).
7.3.3 Locating the burner.
Place the burner assembly in position.
Mark on the fireplace floor the position of
the fixing holes in the bracket that is
attached to the rear of the front leg (See
figure 7).
There are two holes in this
bracket to prevent burner
movement in use.
Remove the burner assembly.
Using a 6mm masonry drill,
drill into the hearth at the
marked positions.
Insert the supplied screw
plugs.
Remove the screw securing
the fixing bracket to the front
leg. Remove the fixing
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Figure 7. Locating the burner (Method 2.)
Figure 6. Burner positioning
Figure 5. Burner Tags

bracket.
Place the bracket in position on the fireplace floor and fix in position using the
woodscrews provided.
Place the burner assembly back in position and attach to the bracket by refitting the
screw.
8. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION
A nut and olive is provided for an 8mm-pipe inlet connection directly to the gas control.
The inlet ‘T’ connector can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction. The
inlet ‘T’ connector includes a valve for isolating the gas supply. 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.
The supply pipe must be rigid material. Flexible pipe must not be used. Connect the
supply line to the appliance.
Turn on the gas supply and pressure check the installation pipework for gas soundness.
In the United Kingdom (GB) check in accordance with the current edition of BS 6891.
In the Republic of Ireland check in accordance with the current edition of IS 813
“Domestic Gas Installations”.
8.1 Preliminary burner checks.
Some burner operations can be checked at this stage. Checking now will mean that less
disassembly will be required if any problems are found. A full check should still be
made, however, after final installation.
8.1.1 Lighting the fire
If closed,open the isolating inlet ‘T’ connector. 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. Turn the control
knob clockwise to the ‘Off’ position. Repeat this operation until a flame appears at the
pilot. There may be a delay before the pilot lights due to air being purged from the
system. When a flame appears at the pilot keep the control knob depressed and hold the
pilot ignition position for five seconds. When the control knob is released the pilot
flame should remain lit.
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8.1.2 Operating the burner.
When the pilot burner is operating properly, gradually turn the control knob anti-
clockwise to ‘HIGH’ (Depress the knob slightly to get past the pilot ignition position).
The main burner should now light. Depress the control knob slightly to release from the
‘HIGH’ position and turn back (clockwise) to ‘LOW’. While turning, the burner flames
should gradually become lower but remain alight. Depress the control knob slightly to
release from the ‘LOW’ position and turn back (clockwise) to the Pilot ignition position.
The main burner should extinguish but the pilot should remain alight. Depress the
control knob slightly and turn back (clockwise) to turn OFF.
This will extinguish the pilot.
8.1.3 Checking the inlet pressure.
The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat
input at the inlet pressure shown in section 3 of
this manual. No adjustment is necessary.
1. Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure
gauge at the test point. The test point is on the
inlet ‘T’ connector. See figure 8. Check the
pressure with the appliance alight and set at
maximum output.
2. After checking, turn off the appliance.
Remove the pressure gauge and replace the test
point sealing screw.
3. Relight the appliance. Turn to the maximum
output position and test around the sealing
screw for gas soundness with a suitable leak
detection fluid.
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Figure 8. Pressure test pressure

9. CERAMIC COALS INSTALLATION
1. Place the ceramic base coal in
the burner compartment. The
bottom rear face of the coal
should rest against the angled
ledge at the back of the burner
tray. The coal does not rest on
top of the angled ledge. The
bottom front recess of the coal
base should locate against the tags
at the front of the ceramic
support. (See figure 9).
2. Place the left-hand ceramic
front coal in position in front of
the base coal (See figure 10).
3. Place the right hand ceramic
front coal in position in front of the base
coal. This should overlap the left-hand
coal. Push the two sides together to
minimise the gap. (See figure 10).
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Figure 9. Ceramic base location
Figure 10. Front Coal Location

4. Install the 12 loose coals as follows.
The underside of each coal is marked
with a letter ‘A’ to ‘L’ and an arrow.
5. The coals should be positioned so
that the arrows always point towards
the back of the firebox. When located
into position the stem of each arrow
should be at 90° to the rear of the
fireplace opening (See figure11).
6. Hold coal ‘A’ upright with the arrow
pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘A’ as
shown in figure 11.
7. Locate coals ‘B’ to ‘E’ so that they
are firmly seated in the valleys in the
coal base and front coal.
8. Hold coal ‘B’ upright with the
arrow pointing
to the top.
Locate coal ‘B’
as shown in
figure 12.
9. Hold coal ‘C’
upright with the
arrow pointing
to the top.
Locate coal ‘C’
as shown in
figure 13.
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Figure 12. Second Row “Coal B”
Figure 11. Front Row ”Coal A”
Figure 13. Second Row “Coal C”

10. Hold coal ‘D’
upright with the
arrow pointing to
the top. Locate coal
‘D’ as shown in
figure 14.
11. Hold coal ‘E’
upright with the
arrow pointing to
the top. Locate coal
‘E’ as shown in
figure 15.
12. Hold coal ‘F’
upright with the
arrow pointing to
the top. Locate
coal ‘F’ as
shown in figure
16.
13. This will
complete the
second row of loose
coals.
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Figure 16. Second Row “Coal F”
Figure 15. Second Row “Coal E”
Figure 14. Second Row “Coal D”

14. Locate coals
‘G’ to ‘K’ so that
they are firmly
seated in the valleys
in the coal base.
15. Hold coal ‘G’
upright with the
arrow pointing to
the top. Locate coal
‘G’ as shown in
figure 17.
16. Hold coal
‘H’ upright with
the arrow
pointing to the
top. Locate coal
‘H’ as shown in
figure 18
17. Hold coal ‘I’
upright with the
arrow pointing
to the top. Locate
coal ‘I’ as shown in
figure 19.
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Figure 19. Second Row “Coal I”
Figure 18. Second Row “Coal H”
Figure 17. Second Row “Coal G”

18. Hold coal ‘J’
upright with the
arrow pointing to
the top. Locate coal
‘J’ as shown in
figure 20.
19. Hold coal ‘K’
upright with the
arrow pointing to
the top. Locate coal
‘K’ as shown in
figure 21
20. Hold coal
‘L’ upright with
the arrow
pointing to the
top. Locate coal
‘L’ as shown in
figure 22
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Figure 22. Second Row “Coal L”
Figure 21. Second Row “Coal K”
Figure 20. Second Row “Coal J”