Valor 541 Masquerade Instructions for use

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Model 541
ROOM SEALED RAD ANT / CONVECTOR
GAS F RE
Fitted with one of the following fascia’s.
Dream, Masquerade or
Excelsior
(GC No. 32-032-65)
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 Technical Helpline
will be pleased to help.
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United Kingdom).
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THIS APPLIA CE IS FOR USE WITH ATURAL GAS (G20).
U DER O CIRCUMSTA CES IS THIS FIRE TO BE CO VERTED TO LPG.
A LPG KIT DOES OT EXIST FOR THIS GAS FIRE.
THIS APPLIA CE IS SUITABLE O LY FOR I STALLATIO I THE U ITED
KI GDOM (GB) A D THE REPUBLIC OF IRELA D (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 SO 9001 quality system accepted
by the British Standards nstitute.
The Highest Standards
Valor Fires is a member of SBG and HH C (Heating and Hot water ndustry Council)
that work to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance.
Careful Installation
This gas fire must be installed by a competent GAS SAFE REG STER engineer
(GAS SAFE REG STER or CORG engineer outside of UK) in accordance with our
installer guide and should not be fitted directly on to a carpet.
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CO TE TS
Section Heading Page
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OW ER GUIDE 47 - 59
1. SAFETY 7
2. APPLIA CE DATA, EFFICIE CY A D Ox 8
2.1 General information. 8
2.2 Efficiency. 9
3. LIST OF AVAILABLE KITS 9
4. APPLIA CE A D RECESS DIME SIO S 10
5. GE ERAL I STALLATIO REQUIREME TS 12
5.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 12
5.1.1 Considerations for timber framed buildings. 12
5.2 Ventilation requirements. 12
5.3 Fireguard requirements. 13
5.4 Room considerations. 13
5.5 Fireplace preparation. 13
5.6 The surround. 13
5.7 Hearth / plinth requirements. 14
5.8 Fireplace clearances. 15
5.9 nstallation options. 16
5.10 Terminal guard and terminal clearances. 16
6. U PACKI G A D PRELIMI ARY CHECKS 18
6.1 Unpacking. 18
6.2 Appliance disassembly. 19
6.3 Preliminary checks. 20
7. GAS SUPPLY CO ECTIO 21
8. WALL PREPARATIO 22
8.1 Select appliance position. 22
8.2 Constructing a recessed opening. 22
8.2.1 Fitting a lintel. 22
8.2.2 Preparing a wall cavity. 23
8.3 Combustible wall materials. 23
8.4 Cutting the flue hole for brick, stone etc. building. 24
8.5 Cutting the flue hole in timber frame buildings. 24
8.6 Prepare appliance fixing holes. 26
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Section Heading Page
9. FLUE TERMI AL I STALLATIO 26
9.1 Cutting flue to size. 26
9.2 Fitting to wall. 28
9.3 Fitting the terminal guard. 29
10. GAS CO ECTIO 29
11. CERAMIC COALS I STALLATIO 30
12. CERAMIC PEBBLES I STALLATIO 32
13. WI DOW FITTI G 34
14. FULL OPERATI G CHECKS 34
14.1 Check for leaks. 34
14.2 Check control operation. 34
14.3 Checking inlet pressure. 35
15. FASCIA FITTI G 36
15.1 Fitting the Masquerade fascia 36
15.2 Fitting the Excelsior fascia. 37
15.3 Fitting the Dream fascia. 38
16. FI AL REVIEW 39
17. SERVICI G & PARTS REPLACEME T 40
17.1 To remove the fascia. 40
17.2 To remove or clean the window unit. 42
17.3 To remove the ceramic fuel effect and rear wall. 43
17.4 To replace the ceramic fuel effect. 43
17.5 To remove the complete burner module. 43
17.6 To remove the burner from the burner module. 44
17.7 To remove the injector. 44
17.8 To remove the pilot unit. 44
17.9 To remove the gas valve. 45
17.10 To remove the switch and wiring loom. 45
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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 approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliances are as below:
Model Heat Engine Fascia / Fire front Combined Weight
Dream 12.3 13.1 25.4
Masquerade 12.3 12.1 24.4
Excelsior 12.3 12.6 24.9
-One person should be sufficient to liftthe fire. f 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. t 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.
This product uses a fuel effect, a 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 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
licensed to accept such 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.
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2. APPLIA CE DATA A D EFFICIE CY.
2.1 General information.
Under no circumstances is this fire to be converted to LPG. An LPG conversion kit
does not exist for this gas fire.
The appliance information label is located on a plate at the base of the fire. This can
be seen by removing the lower front casting / fire front.
Before continuing with the installation of this appliance please complete the
information on the last pages of the owner guide.
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Gas Natural
nlet pressure 20mbar
nput - Max. (Gross) 3.65kW (12,454 Btu/h)
nput - Min. (Gross) 1.5kW (5,118 Btu/h)
nlet pressure (Cold) 20.0 ± 1.0mbar (8.0 ± 0.4in w.g.)
Gas connection 8mm pipe
Main burner Simplex aerated
Burner injector Cat. 92 size 280
Pilot unit Left side of firebox. Combined pilot jet, thermocouple sensor
and electrode. S T ref. NGOP9706
gnition ntegral piezo on gas valve.
Aeration adjustment None required
Controls
Manual pilot and main burner off/on control (Right control).
Separate variable control (Left control) for main burner can be
operated by its control knob or from the high level rocker
switch. Fitted with flame supervision device and integral piezo
igniter
Batteries 4 x 1.5V AA
Walls Minimum 102mm (4in.) thick.
Maximum 660mm (26in.) thick.

2.2 Efficiency.
The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS EN 613 and
the result is as below:
Model Efficiency % (Gross)
541 76
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. LIST OF AVAILABLE KITS
Description Part number
-Spacer kit (5 inch) 0595121
-Spacer kit (3 inch) 0595131
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Gas Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency
Natural Gas 0.901
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4. APPLIA CE A D RECESS DIME SIO S
This appliance must not be recessed into a combustible wall.
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Figure 1. Appliance dimensions and clearances (Fire dimensions are subject to
manufacturing deviation). Fascia may differ from that shown.
Key Description
Model
Masquerade Excelsior Dream
A Appliance height (mm) 635 635 635
B Appliance width (mm) 518 518 518
C Appliance depth into room (mm) 135 135 135
D
Minimum mandatory clearance to
combustible surfaces projecting
beyond the front of appliance (mm).
102 102 102
E
Recommended clearance to non-
combustible surfaces for access
purposes (mm).
51 51 51
See Figure 4.

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Figure 2. Recess and flue hole dimensions.
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Figure 1 (Continued).

5. GE ERAL I STALLATIO REQUIREME TS
5.1 Regulations, Standards and Law.
The installation must be in accordance with this guide.
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 ( nstallation and Use) Regulations. Failure to install the appliance correctly
could lead to prosecution. GAS SAFE REG STER and CORG require their members
to work to recognised standards.
n the United Kingdom the installation must also be in accordance with:
All the relevant parts of local regulations.
The relevant parts of the current editions of the following British Standards:-
BS 5440 Part 1- nstallation of flues
BS 5871 Part 1- nstallation - Gas fires
BS 6891- nstallation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 35mm (R1 ¼) in
domestic premises (2nd family gas) - specification.
-n England and Wales, the current edition of the Building Regulations issued by the
Department of the Environment and the Welsh Office.
-n Scotland, the current edition of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations
issued by the Scottish Executive.
-n Northern reland, the current edition of the Building regulations (Northern
reland) issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern reland.
-n the republic of reland the installation must be carried out by a competent person
and also conform to the relevant parts of:
a) The current edition of S 813 “Domestic Gas nstallations”
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.
5.1.1 Considerations for timber framed buildings.
nstallation to a timber-framed building should be in accordance with the relevant
sections of The nstitute of Gas Engineers publication GE/UP/7 “Gas installations in
timber frame buildings”.
Please note that advice should be sought before installing in a timber frame building
since the alterations required may nullify any NHBC cover relating to the property. f
in doubt, guidance should be requested from your local authority planning or building
department.
Under no circumstances is the fire to be recessed into timber frame
constructions. For timber framed installations see section 8.
5.2 Ventilation requirements.
No special ventilation bricks or vents are required into the room containing the
appliance.
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5.3 Fireguard requirements.
A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young
children, the elderly, the infirm and pet animals.
5.4 Room considerations.
5.4.1 This appliance has exposed battery and electric motor components. t is not
recommended, therefore, that it be used in rooms which contains a bath, shower or
where steam is regularly present due to the possibility of corrosion or electrical
shorting.
5.4.2 Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl etc.) are easily affected by
heat. They may therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating
appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing.
5.4.3 t is advisable that combustible fabrics such as curtains are not fitted above the
fire. f, however, this is unavoidable, the extreme bottom edge of the fabric must be at
least 780mm above the base of the fire.
5.5 Fireplace preparation.
5.5.1 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.
5.5.2 A hole 152mm (6in) dia. is required through the wall for the flue unit. The height
of the hole centre is shown in figure 2 and on the wall-fixing template supplied with
the appliance.
5.5.3 Combustible cladding.
Masquerade/Excelsior and Dream models.
f the fire is to be fitted against a wall with
combustible cladding, the cladding must be
removed from the area shown in
figure 3.
5.6 The surround.
The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made
proprietary class “O” 150°C surround. We
recommend that the surround manufacturer is
contacted to confirm compatibility.
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Figure 3. Area to be free of
combustible cladding.

5.7 Hearth / plinth requirements.
For installations that are elevated and recessed.
The Dream/Masquerade/Excelsior models are fitted with a fire front casting
set that is not secured to the fire. t will therefore be necessary for a hearth / plinth to
be fitted. The recommended minimum depth of the hearth / plinth from the fixing
plane of the fire is 100mm.
For installations that are not elevated.
This appliance does not require a non-combustible hearth. t can be installed on
any hard surface. This surface should be level and sufficiently flat to enable the
bottom of the fascia / fire front casting to be aligned horizontally. Any unevenness
(Uneven tiles, Cotswold stone etc.) should be rectified.
The appliance must not stand on carpet or other textured surfaces which may
interfere with the flow of convection air through the bottom of the appliance.
The floor surface that must be free of carpets, rugs or other fabric coverings should
be at least as wide as the appliance fascia and project forward at least 300mm from
the rear wall. n order to prevent carpet etc. being placed within this area, we strongly
recommend that the appliance is installed on a raised hearth or that the periphery of
this area is bordered by a fender.
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5.8 Fireplace clearances.
5.8.1 The minimum height from the base of the fire to the underside of any shelf
made from wood or other combustible materials is as follows:-
•For a shelf up o 150mm deep
Minimum height = 780mm.
•For a shelf deeper han 150mm
780mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm.
(See figure 4)
There is no restriction on the position or depth of non-combustible projections for all
normal installations. nstallation into an unusually tightly restricted recess, however,
could cause the temperature of the appliance surfaces to become unacceptably high.
5.8.2 A minimum clearance of 51mm should be maintained at each side of the fire for
servicing access.
Any combustible side wall or other combustible projection must be at least 102mm
clear from direct exposure to the radiant surface of the appliance unless suitably
protected.
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Figure 4. Combustible shelf clearances.

5.9 Installation options.
5.9.1 The appliance can be installed into the following:
a) A minimum 4.5 inch rebate surround or 5 inch spacer kit Part No 0595121.
Where either of these are mounted to a combustible wall make sure that there is no
combustible material or combustible cladding in the area indicated on the wall fixing
template.
b) A 2 inch rebate surround in conjunction with the 3 inch spacer kit Part No
0595131. Where the surround is mounted to a combustible wall make sure that there
is no combustible material or combustible cladding in the area indicated on the wall-
fixing template.
c) Recessed into a builder’s opening or cavity of a non- combustible wall. The
minimum cavity size is shown in figure 2. The cavity can be elevated. A lintel may be
required above the recess opening. f in doubt seek expert building advice. Lintel
construction details are given in section 8 of this guide.
This appliance must not be recessed into a combustible wall.
5.9.2 A concealed gas supply connection can be made through the rear left panel.
Visible front connection can be from the left or right side.
5.10 Terminal guard and terminal clearances.
5.10.1 A terminal guard is supplied with this appliance.
n England and Wales the Building Regulations require a terminal guard to be fitted if
the terminal could come into contact with people near the building or be subject to
damage.
n the republic of reland the installation must also conform to the relevant parts of the
current edition of S 813 “Domestic Gas nstallations”
We recommend that the guard is fitted where contact with or damage to the terminal
is possible even if regulations do not demand it.
5.10.2 Minimum allowable distances from the terminal are shown in figures 5 and 6.
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* n addition, the terminal should not be nearer than 300mm to an opening in the
building fabric formed for the purpose of accommodating a built-in element such as a
window frame or door frame (See figure 6).
** The reference to external corners does not apply to building protrusions not
exceeding 450mm, such as disused chimneys on external walls.
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Key Terminal position
Minimum
distance
(mm)
A* Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm
B* Above an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm
C* Horizontally to an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm
D Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes. 300mm
E Below eaves. 300mm
F Below balconies or car port roof. 600mm
G From a vertical drain pipe or soil pipe. 300mm
H** From an internal or external corner. 600mm
Above ground, roof or balcony level. 300mm
J From a surface facing the terminal. 600mm
K From a terminal facing the terminal. 600mm
L From an opening in a car port (e.g. door, window) into dwelling. 1200mm
M Vertically from a terminal on the same wall. 1500mm
N Horizontally from a terminal on the same wall. 300mm
Figure 5.

6. U PACKI G A D PRELIMI ARY CHECKS
6.1 Unpacking.
1 Main fire assembly.
1 Fascia (Attached to fire).
1 Ceramic fuel effect (Packed in the fire).
1 Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe.
1 Front casting and ash pan pack (Decadent
and Dream models only).
1 Flue unit.
1 Wall fixing template.
2 Fire retaining cables.
2 Fibre wall plugs.
2 Self tapping screws.
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1 Controls heat baffle (Chic)
3 Edge clips for controls heat
baffle
8 Woodscrews.
8 Plastic wall plugs.
1 Length of flue sealing tape.
1 Literature pack.
4 Batteries 1.5V AA.
1 Terminal guard (supplied flat).
2 Eyebolts.
Figure 6.

6.2 Appliance disassembly.
6.2.1 Fascia removal on the Masquerade/Excelsior and Dream models
(See figure 7).
-Remove the two screws securing the bottom of the fascia to the sides of the
convection box.
-Raise the fascia to allow the retaining lugs at the top to clear the slots in the
convection box hood and then lift clear.
-Place the fascia in a safe place away from your immediate work area.
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Figure 7. Fascia removal
(Fascia may differ from
that shown)l

6.2.3 Window and ceramic fuel effect removal (All models).
-Unscrew and remove the three spring loaded window fixing screws and bushes
from the base of the window frame (See figure 9). Keep the
screws and bushess in a safe place.
-Gently swing the base of the window frame forward while
lifting the frame upward. The window should lift clear of the fire.
Put the window in a safe place away from your immediate work
area.
-Carefully remove the ceramic fuel effect in its packaging. The
ceramic fuel effect base is a single piece. The individual
ceramic pieces are packed separately. Put them in a safe place
away from your immediate work area.
6.3 Preliminary checks.
6.3.1 Check ignition spark.
The pilot burner and electrode unit is at the left front corner of
the burner.
-Push in the right hand control knob and turn
anticlockwise through the ignition position marked
and up to the pilot position marked . A
spark should flash across from the pilot electrode to
the pilot burner hood. f there is no spark, check that
the spark gap is as shown in figure 10.
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Figure 10. gnition check
Figure 9. Window
removal