Valor Heating Valor Fia BR650 VA Assembly instructions

600B741/02
INSTALLER GUIDE
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO.591149 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 this Installer Guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be
installed and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required, our
Valor AdviceLine will be pleased to help.
Please telephone [phone] (Local call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland call 353 183 75114
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
© Valor Heating
MODEL BR650 VA
(GC No. 32-032-39)
INSET LIVE FUEL
EFFECT GAS FIRE

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CONTENTS
1 APPLIANCE DATA ..................................................................................................3
2 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................4
3 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION ............................................................ 10
3.1 Pack Contents........................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Fireplace Flue Pull ................................................................................................ 10
3.3 The Flue Restrictor................................................................................................ 10
3.4 Appliance Preparation........................................................................................... 11
3.5 The Gas Supply Pipe............................................................................................. 11
4 FIREBOX INSTALLATION................................................................................. 12
4.1 Cable Retention..................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Floor Sealing ......................................................................................................... 12
5 BURNER INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 13
5.1 Preliminary Burner Checks................................................................................... 13
5.2 Reference Pressure Check..................................................................................... 14
6 FITTING THE CERAMICS.................................................................................. 15
7 CONTROL CHECKS............................................................................................. 15
7.1 Recheck Control Settings...................................................................................... 17
7.2 Check for Spillage................................................................................................. 17
7.3 Flame Supervision & Spillage Monitoring System .............................................. 18
8 FINAL REVIEW..................................................................................................... 19
9 SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT ......................................................... 21
9.1 To Replace Burner Plaques................................................................................... 21
9.2 To Remove the Complete Burner Unit ................................................................. 22
9.3 To Remove the Pilot Unit ..................................................................................... 22
9.4 To Remove the Gas Tap........................................................................................ 22
9.5 To Remove the Piezo Generator ........................................................................... 23
9.6 To Grease the Control Tap.................................................................................... 23
9.7 To Remove the Main Burner Elbow Injector ....................................................... 23
9.8 To Remove the Appliance From the Fireplace ..................................................... 23
10 SHORT LIST OF SPARES.................................................................................... 24
Valor Heating, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP
www.firesandstoves.com.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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1 APPLIANCE DATA
This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner compartment rear wall and gaskets containing
Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive
exposure to these materials may cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory
tract. Consequently, it makes sense 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.
Gas
Natural (G20) Propane (G31)*
Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar
Input - Max. (Gross) 6.0kW (20,500Btu/h) 6.1kW (20,800Btu/h)
Input - Min. (Gross) 2.2kW (7500Btu/h) 3.6kW (12280Btu/h)
Burner Test Pressure (Cold) 18.2±0.75mbar
(7.3±0.3in w.g.)
35.6±0.75mbar
(14.3±0.3in w.g.)
Burner Injector Bray Cat. 18 Size 360 Bray Cat. 15 Size 170
Pilot & Atmosphere Sensing
Device
SIT Ref. OP9030 SIT Ref. OPLPG9222
Gas Connection 8mm pipe
Ignition Piezo Electric. Integral with Gas Tap
Aeration Non-adjustable
Fire surround height: 590mm
Fire surround width: 450mm
Appliance depth: 135mm
Projection into room: 78mm
* When converted using Kit 591149

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2 GENERAL INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
2.1 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 EN 1806
BS 4543 Part 2
BS 5440 Part 1
BS 5440 Part 2
BS 5871 Part 1
BS 6461 Part 1
BS 6891
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 to the relevant parts of:
a) The current edition of IS 813
b) All relevant national and local rules in force.
2.2 If the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney which 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.
2.3 Any chimney dampers or restrictors should be removed. If removal is not possible
they must be fixed in the open position.
2.4 In the United Kingdom (GB) special ventilation bricks or vents are not normally
required in the room for this appliance.
In the Republic of Ireland (IE), permanent ventilation must comply with the regulations
currently in force.

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2.5 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.
2.6 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance case to a
corner wall having combustible material or any other other combustible surface which
projects beyond the front of the appliance is 100 mm at either side.
No side access clearance from a non-combustible surface is necessary.
2.7 The minimum height required from the top surface of the hearth to the underside of
any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials (See figure 1) is shown in
graph 1.
2.8 The appliance must not be installed in any room, which contains a bath, or shower or
where steam is regularly present.
Graph 1 Combustible shelf clearances

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Fig. 1 Hearth & Fireplace Opening
Fig. 2 Flue outlet
clearance
2.9 In the United Kingdom, as supplied, this appliance can be installed in the following
situations:-
2.9.1 To a fireplace complying with BS1251 complete with surround and hearth as
shown in figure 1. Removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback
may be required to give the necessary debris catchment space. Alternatively, a spacer or
surround may be used to provide the required depth. The free distance from the appliance
flue outlet to a fireback knee or other other projection in the fireplace moust be at least
50mm (See figure 2).
2.9.2 To a fireplace that has a precast concrete or clay flue block
system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1806. The appliance is
suitable for installations conforming to older versions of BS1289 as
well as the current edition. The flue blocks must have a minimum
width not less than 63mm and a cross-sectional area not less than
13,000mm2
.Older editions of BS1289 required a cross-sectional area
of 13,000mm2. The current revision of the standard requires
16,500mm2. This appliance is suitable in both cases. The total depth
of the opening measured from the finished front of the fireplace
(Including plaster, surround etc.) must be not less than 138mm. See
figure 3.
The current versions of BS1289 and BS EN 1806 recommend that

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Fig. 3 Pre-cast fireplace
Fig. 4 Metal flue box
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.
2.9.3 A metal flue box conforming to
BS715 with a minimum internal depth of
165mm. Incombustible mineral wool
insulation of not less than 50mm thickness
must be applied to the top surface of the
firebox and it must stand on a non-
combustible hearth. See figure 4.
2.9.4 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.
2.10 The following flues are
suitable:
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.

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•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 2.9.2 are met.
2.10.1 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.
2.10.2 The flue must be clear of any obstruction and its base must be clear of debris.
2.10.3 The flue must be completely sealed so that combustion products do not come into
contact with combustible materials outside the chimney.
2.10.4 The flue must serve only one fireplace.
2.11 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop
any draughts.
2.12 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.
2.13 A fireguard complying with BS6539 or BS6778 should be fitted for the
protection of young children, the elderly, or the infirm.
2.14 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.

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2.15 The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “O”-150°C
surround. The fire surround must be sealed to the wall.
2.16 The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth in accordance
with figure 1. (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible).
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 appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets.
2.17 Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a room, which is built entirely
below ground level (See BS 5871 Pt2).
2.18 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
smaller than 170mm.

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Fig. 5 Flue restrictor
3 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
3.1 Pack Contents
The carton contains the following:-
1 Fire unit
1 Literature Pack
1 Front coal Matrix
1 Rear coal Matrix
1 Loose coals Pack
1 Burner tray trim
3 Self-Adhesive Foam seals
2 Tension Cables
2 Cable Adjusters
1 Flue restrictor with 2 securing screws
2 Eyescrews
2 Fibre Plugs
1Strip of Floor Sealing Tape
1 Nut and Olive for 8mm Inlet Pipe
Remove all the items carefully to prevent damage. Take special care when handling the
ceramic components. Some items may be contained in the packaging fitments - Examine
the packaging carefully before discarding. Check that all the items are present and
undamaged.
3.2 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.
3.3 The Flue Restrictor
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 125mm
flue liner is used. For flue liners greater
than 125mm and all other installations the
restrictor should be fitted. There may
however, be certain exceptional
circumstances where fitting the restrictor
causes the fire to fail the spillage test. In such cases the restrictor will have to be
removed. After removal conduct the spillage check again.
Fit the restrictor to the appliance flue outlet as shown in figure 5 using the two screws
provided.

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Figure 6 Burner fixing point
3.4 Appliance Preparation
•Remove any transit tape and packing and inspect
for any evidence of mishandling which might affect
the performance. Each unit is flame tested before it
leaves the factory and as a result there may be slight
discoloration around the burner ports. There may
also be slight thermal cracking across the burner
surface that is perfectly normal and is not detrimental
to performance.
•The burner assembly is retained by one screw set
in the front leg - See Figure 6. Remove the screw
and carefully remove the burner assembly by lifting and sliding forward from the firebox.
The burner is produced from a soft ceramic material and should be handled carefully.
•A foam seal is supplied which will need to be attached to the rear face of the firebox
frame on all three sides. Ensure that all joints are butted together to prevent air gaps.
3.5 The Gas Supply Pipe
8mm rigid tubing must be used to connect the gas supply to the appliance. An olive and
nut are provided for connection to the “T” connector on the appliance. The connector can
be rotated to allow connection from either side or the rear. The connector includes a
valve for isolating the gas supply.
3.5.1 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 sealed grommet at the back of the firebox and run to the
“T” connector.

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Figure 7 Cable Retention Method
Figure 8 Cable adjustment
4 FIREBOX INSTALLATION
4.1 Cable Retention
•Cables and eyebolts are
supplied for the retention of the
appliance. Ensure that the
internal fireplace components
are sufficiently sound to take
the eyebolts and wall plugs.
These should be fitted as shown
in figure 7 using the wall plugs
and a No.10 drill. Use only the
fibre wall plugs supplied (or
similar). Never use plastic
plugs instead of the fibre
plugs supplied.
•Assemble one end of a cable
through the small round hole at
the side of the appliance rear
flue opening and locking it by
positioning the cable end in the
adjacent slot. Pass the other end of the
cable through the eyebolt & then
through the hole near the lower rear
corner of the appliance and fit an
adjuster as shown in figure 8. Repeat
with the second cable at the other side.
•With the adjusters fully screwed in,
carefully manoeuvre the appliance into the fireplace opening. Take up any slack on the
cables, and tighten cable nipples into position.
•Tighten the appliance into the fireplace opening by turning the adjuster nuts to
compress the sealing foam sufficiently to provide an effective seal. Do not overtighten. If
the sealing foam does not fully compress, then the adjusters and nipples may require to
be slackened and the cable pulled up tighter before re-tightening the adjuster.
•Do not cut off any excess cable, instead coil up the cable against the flange, as it may
be required for servicing purposes.
4.2 Floor Sealing
•Using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the bottom of the convection box to the
fireplace and hearth floor. Run the tape over the burner-fixing bracket.

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5 BURNER INSTALLATION
•Refit the burner unit to the appliance reattaching it to the front leg bracket by the screw.
•Connect the supply line to the appliance.
•Pressure check the installation pipework for gas soundness. In the United Kingdom
check in accordance with the current edition of BS6891. In the Republic of Ireland check
in accordance with the rules in force. A long brush may be required to reach some joints.
5.1 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.
•If closed, open the isolating valve at the “T” connection.
•Depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise partially towards the “PILOT/IGN”
position until some resistance is felt. Keep depressed at this position to purge air from
the system then, while keeping it depressed, turn fully to the “PILOT/IGN” position. A
spark should be generated at the pilot while turning. The spark should ignite the pilot. If
not turn the control knob back to the off position and repeat the procedure.
•When pilot ignition has been achieved, keep the control knob depressed for
approximately ten seconds to allow the thermocouple probe to warm up and then release
it. If the pilot does not remain alight, ensure that the air has been purged, that the pilot
orifice is clear and that the thermocouple connections are sound. Replace the pilot unit if
necessary (see servicing section of this manual).
•When the pilot is alight and stable, partially depress the knob and turn to “LOW”.
The pilot should then light the main burner at its low setting. There may be a delay of up
to four seconds between the pilot lighting and ignition of the gas at the main burner. This
is normal and is due to the time required to fill the main burner compartment with
sufficient gas for ignition.
•When the burner is operating properly, partially depress the control knob and
gradually turn it anti-clockwise. The burner flames should gradually increase until the
knob reaches the “HIGH” position.
•When all the checks have been completed partially depress the control knob and turn
to “OFF”.
•If the above checks are satisfactory, continue with the installation. If not, check the
control and ignition circuitry and components as described in the servicing section of this
manual.

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5.2 Reference Pressure Check
The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in the
Technical Specification section 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. Check the
pressure with the appliance alight and set at maximum output.
•After checking, turn off the appliance. Remove the pressure gauge and replace the
test point sealing screw. 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 12 Front Base Coal
Position
Figure 11 Rear Base Coal
Position
Figure 10 Burner Tray Trim
Figure 9 Ceramic Rear Wall
Position
6 FITTING THE CERAMICS
1.Fit the ceramic rear wall into the bracket at the back of the firebox .See figure 9.
2. Fit the burner tray trim over the front rim of the
burner tray. Push the trim fully down. See figure 10.
3. Place the rear base coal in the firebox. It should rest
on the ledges at the sides and back of the firebox and its
rear face should touch
the rear ceramic wall.
See figure 11.
4. Place the front
base coal in the
firebox with its
bottom front locating
over the front rim of
the firebox. Pull the
coal forward so that
it locates
immediately behind
the front rim of the
firebox. See figure
12.
5. There are two
types of loose coals.
These are identified
with the letter “A” or
“B” on the underside
of the coal.
There are three “A”
coals and two “B” coals.

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Figure 17
Figure 16
Figure 15
Figure 14
Figure 13
6. Place a type “A” coal between the
front and rear base coals with the letter
“A” upright and so that the coal is
against the left side of the firebox. See
figure 13.
7. Place a type “B” coal between
the front and rear base coals as shown
in figure 14. The letter “B” should be
upright.
8. Place a type “A” coal between
the front and rear base coals with the
letter “A” upright. The top of the coal
should rest against the centre coal of
the rear base coal as shown in figure
15.
9. Place the remaining type “B” coal
at the right side of the firebox between
the front and rear base coals. The
letter “B” should be upright. The coal
should touch the right side of the
firebox. See figure 16.
10. Place the remaining type “A”
coal between the front and rear
base coals. The letter “A”
should be upside down with its
rear face between the right and
centre coals of the rear base
coal. Angle the coal so that the
gap between it and the type “B”
coal to its right is appreciably
larger than the gap between it
and the type “A” coal to its left
but do not have it touching the
type “A” coal. This will give
the best flame effect. See figure
17.

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Figure 19 Spillage check
7 CONTROL CHECKS
7.1 Recheck Control Settings
Now that all the ceramic fuel effects are in position, the control operation must be fully
rechecked.
•Make sure that the isolating valve at the inlet elbow is open.
•Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise partially towards the “PILOT/IGN”
position. A spark should be generated at the pilot while turning. The spark should ignite
the pilot. Check that the pilot flame is visible.
•When pilot ignition has been achieved, keep the control knob depressed for
approximately ten seconds to allow the thermocouple probe to warm up and then release
it. If the pilot does not remain alight, ensure that the pilot orifice is clear.
•When the pilot is alight and stable, partially depress the knob and turn to “LOW”. The
pilot should then light the main burner at its low setting. There may be a delay of up to
four seconds between the pilot lighting and ignition of the gas at the main burner. This is
normal and is due to the time required to fill the main burner compartment with sufficient
gas for ignition.
•When the burner is operating properly, partially depress the knob and gradually turn it
anti-clockwise. The burner flames should gradually increase until the knob reaches the
“HIGH” position.
•Partially depress the control knob and turn back the “PILOT/IGN”. The main burner
flames should be extinguished but the pilot should remain alight.
•Partially depress the control knob and turn to “OFF” the pilot should be extinguished.
7.2 Check for Spillage
A spillage check must be made before leaving the
installed appliance with the customer. Make this
check with the appliance fully installed with the
ceramic fuel effects and front surround in position.
•Close all doors and windows in the room containing
the appliance.
•Light the appliance and turn the control knob to
“HIGH”.
•Leave the appliance on for five minutes.
•Place the smoke match into the appliance canopy. See
Figure 19.
•The installation is satisfactory if the smoke is drawn into the appliance. If the smoke is
not drawn into the appliance, leave the appliance alight at the maximum setting for a
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inspect the sealing to the fireplace surround. If the sealing is satisfactory but the appliance
is installed with the flue restrictor (see section 3.3), remove the restrictor, reseal the
appliance and retest. If smoke is still not drawn into the appliance, disconnect the
appliance and seek expert advice.
•If the above test is satisfactory, open all internal connecting doors, hatches, etc., in the
room. Keep all doors and windows that open to the outside of the building closed.
Recheck for spillage as above. If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the
appliance or a connecting room, check that spillage does not occur with the fan operating
and all doors and other openings between the fan and the appliance open. If the smoke is
drawn into the appliance, continue with the installation. If the test is not satisfactory,
disconnect the appliance and advise the customer of the cause of failure.
7.3 Flame Supervision & Spillage Monitoring System
The pilot unit incorporates a system which will automatically shut off the gas supply if
the pilot flame goes out or if there is insufficient oxygen due to spillage or lack of
ventilation.
Check that the system operates properly as follows;
•Light the appliance. Set at the “HIGH” position and leave for one minute.
•Turn back to “OFF” to extinguish the pilot. Note the time when the pilot goes out.
Listen for a snap sound at the gas tap. Note the time when the sound is heard. This
sound is caused by an electromagnetic valve shutting off the gas supply through the tap.
The valve is located in the body of the tap. The valve should operate within 60 seconds
of the pilot going out. If the valve does not operate within this time limit do not allow
the appliance to be used until the fault has been corrected.
This monitoring system must not be adjusted, bypassed or put out of operation.
This monitoring system, or any of its parts, must only be exchanged using Valor
authorised parts.

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Fig. 20 Front casting location
8 FINAL REVIEW
•Place the main front
casting in position by
hooking its rear side
plates over the front rim
of the burner and outside
each end of the front
coal. See figure 20.
•Place the bottom front
casting below the main
front casting locating the
screw heads over the
flanges on the main
casting legs. See figure
20.
•Visually inspect the
appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation.
•Advise the customer how to operate the fire.
•Explain to the customer that the appliance has a flame failure and spillage monitoring
system. Point out the explanation of this system shown in the owner’s guide.
Advise that if the fire goes out for any reason, wait at least three minutes before
relighting.
Stress that if the monitoring system repeatedly shuts off the fire, the appliance should be
switched off and a specialist should be consulted.
•Advise that the fire may give off a slight odour while new. This is quite normal and it
will disappear after a short period of use.
•Advise that any cleaning must only be carried out when the fire is off and cold.
•Advise the customer that they should read the Owner’s guide before operating the fire
and always follow the advice in the section headed “Cleaning your fire”.
•Advise the customer that the appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the
flue is primed during the first 20 – 30 minutes of use. To do this, simply turn the control
to its highest setting. This will also burn off any carbon deposits that may have formed
during previous use.
If using the appliance for long periods it is beneficial to change between settings. This
will also help to remove any carbon deposits that may form during use.
•Recommend that the appliance should be serviced and the chimney inspected by a
competent person (In the UK a CORGI registered person) at least annually.

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If the appliance is in premises in the United Kingdom occupied by a tenant, point out that
by law a landlord must have any gas appliance, flue and pipework which is situated in a
tenant’s premises checked for safety at least every 12 months.
•Advise the customer that the castings, front surround, firebox and ceramic pieces can
be cleaned as described in the user’s instructions and that the coal pieces must be
replaced as described in those instructions.
Stress that no extra coals must be added over and above those supplied with the
appliance and that any replacements must only be the authorised spares. Warn that
ignoring this advice could cause incomplete clearance of the products of combustion
with consequent health hazards.
•Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer.