Valor 326 Assembly instructions

600A767/03
MODEL 326
Radiant / Convector
Gas Fire
Sun~Fire
INSTALLER GUIDE
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This Installer Guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be installed
and maintained. If further information is required, our Valor AdviceLine will
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This appliance is for use with natural gas G20)
This appliance is for use in the United Kingdom
(GB) and the Republic of Ireland (IE) only.
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CUSTOMER CARE

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Page
Appliance Data 4
General Installation Requirements 4
Unpacking 7
Pre-installation Preparation 7
•Flue Pull Check 7
•Appliance Preparation 7
•Ignition Spark Check 7
•Closure Plate Fitting 8
Appliance Installation 9
•Installing to a Hearth 9
•Wall Mounting 9
•Gas Supply Connection 9
•Radiant Fitting 9
•Reference Pressure Check 9
•Outer Case Fitting 9
Operation Checks 10
•Control Settings 10
•Spillage Check 10
•Dress Guard Fitting 10
Final Review of Installation 11
Servicing 11
•Radiants Replacement 11
•Accessing Burner, Pilot, Tap, etc. 11
•Pilot Unit Replacement 11
•Burner, Gas Tap & Pilot Assembly Replacement 11
•Gas Tap Replacement 12
•Injector Replacement 12
•Piezo Generator Replacement 12
•Gas Tap Greasing 12
•Removing Complete Appliance for Chimney Check 12
•Short Spares List 13
CONTENTS

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1. APPLIANCE DATA
The overall dimensions are shown in Fig.1
Gas G20
Inlet pressure: 20mbar
Input (gross): Max. 5.28kW
Min. 1.25kW
Output: Max. 3.2kW
Min. 0.56kW
Injectors:- Upper (Centre
radiant) Bray cat. 28
size 120
Lower ( Outer
radiants) Bray cat. 28
size 250B
Pressure Setting Cold:- 18.3 + 1.0mbar
(7.2 +0.4in. w.g)
Inlet connection: 1/4” BSP
Pilot & atmospheric sensing SIT ref. OP9044
device:
Ignition: Piezo electric integral
with gas tap
Aeration Adjustment: None required.
No component on this appliance is manufactured from
asbestos or asbestos relatedproducts.
The appliance data label is on the air guide plate at the
left side andis visible afterremoving the case. There is
also a label giving serial number on the right side of the
outer case near the bottom.
2 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
2.1 The installation must be in accordance with
these instructions.
Forthe 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 andUse) Regulations.Failure to
install the appliance correctly could lead to prosecution.
The Councilforthe Registrationof Gas Installers
(CORGI) requires its members to work to recognised
standards.
2.2 In the United Kingdom the installation must
also be in accordance with:
a) All the relevant parts of local regulations.
b) The current edition of the Building Regulations
issued by the Department of the Environment and
the Welsh Office or the Building Standards
(Scotland) (Consolidation) Regulations issued by the
Scottish Development Department.
c) All relevant codes of practice.
d) 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 4543 Part 2
BS 5440 Part 1
BS 5440 Part 2
BS 5871 Part 1
BS 6461 Part 1
BS 6891
In the republic of Ireland the installation must also
conform with the relevant parts of:
a) The current editions of:-
IS 813
ICP3
b) All relevant national and local rules in force.
Figure 1 Overall Dimensions

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2.3 The appliance must not stand on a carpet or any
other combustible material.
If a panelhas to be fitted to the fireplace opening to meet
the required opening sizes shownbelow,it must be
made of non-combustible material.
The appliance can be installed in the following
situations.
2.3.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth
The appliance can be installed to a fireplace complete
with surround and hearth.
The fireplace opening must be within the following
dimensions:
Width: Max. 457mm
Min: 305mm
Height Max: 620mm*
Min. 510mm
* Though the totalheight of the closure plate will
accommodate a maximum opening height of650mm,
heights above 620mm will leave the closure plate and
sealing tape visible above the appliance.
The appliance must be mounted on a non-combustible
hearth (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are
considered as non-combustible). The hearth must be at
least 880mm wide x300mm deep. 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 ofcarpets or rugs over it.
The appliance can be fitted to apurpose made
proprietary class “O” - 100“C orO”-150°C surround.
2.3.2. Wall mounted
The appliance can be wall mounted.
The appliance is not suitable for installation on
combustible walls.
The opening must be within the following dimensions:
Width: Max. 356mm
Min. 305mm
Height: Max. 620mm*
Min. 376mm
* Though the totalheight of the closure plate will
accommodate a maximum opening height of650mm,
heights above 620mm will leave the closure plate and
sealing tape visible above the appliance.
The bottom ofthe fire must be at least 102mm above
the finished floorcovering. This requires that the top of
the opening must be at least 612mm above the finished
floor covering.
2.3.3. Precast flue
The appliance can be installed to a fireplace that has a
precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to
BS1289. The appliance is suitable forinstallations
conforming to olderversions of BS1289 as wellas 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
revisionof the standardrequires 16,500mm2. This
appliance is suitable in both cases.
The chimney shouldbe one or two storeys high but not
less than 3m vertical height and be correctly terminated.
No mortarfangs betweenthe blocks shouldbe extruded
into the flueway. If raking blocks are used, they must be
fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Mortar must not be allowed to drop down
and accumulate in the raked positions.
The fireplace opening must be within the following
dimensions:
Width: Max. 457mm
Min: 305mm
Height Max: 620mm*
Min. 610mm*
* Though the totalheight of the closure plate will
accommodate a maximum opening height of650mm,
heights above 620mm will leave the closure plate and
sealing tape visible above the appliance.
The current versionof BS1289 recommends 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 ahistory ofcracking
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.
2.3.4. Metal flue box
The appliance can be installed to a metal flue box
complying with the constructionalrequirements of the
current edition of BS715.
The opening must be within the following dimensions:
Width: Max. 457mm
Min: 380mm
Height Max: 620mm*
Min. 510mm
* Though the totalheight of the closure plate will
accommodate a maximum opening height of650mm,
heights above 620mm will leave the closure plate and
sealing tape visible above the appliance.
2.4. Flues
Suitable flues are:
a) 225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue. If a liner is
used,it must be a minimum of127mm (5in.)
diameter. The liner must be sealedto the
surrounding areaabove the fireplace opening andto
the top ofthe chimney andhave an approved
terminal.
b) A properly constructed precast flue conforming to
BS1289 (See section 2.2.3.)
c) A flue pipe with aminimum diameter of127mm
(5in.). See BS6461 Part 1 for suitable materials.
Metalflue pipes must comply withBS715. See
section 2.2.4. for metal flue box requirements.
2.4.1. The flue must have a minimum equivalent
height of 3m.
2.4.2. The flue must serve only one fireplace.
2.4.3. Any damper or register plate should be
removed. If removal is not possible without carrying out

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structural work, the damper or plate may be left in the
flue provided that it is permanently secured in the fully open
position.
2.4.4. 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.
2.5 Ifthe fireplace opening is anunderfloordraught
type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts.
2.6. The flue spigot and any spigot extension must
be capable of passing through the closure plate by at least
25mm witha minimum clearance of50mm between its
open end and the nearest obstruction.
There must be aminimum clearance of165mm
between the backof the closure plate and the back ofthe
catchment space.
The catchment space below the flue spigot must extend
at least 250mm downwards measured from the bottom
of the flue spigot.
See figure 2.
2.7. The front face of the fireplace should be
reasonably flat to ensure that a good seal can be made
withthe closure plate.
2.8. The minimum clearance from the top surface
of the appliance to the underside of any shelf made from
wood orother combustible materials is as follows:-
•For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height = 203mm
•For a shelf deeper than 150mm
203mm + 12.5mm forevery 25mm depth over
150mm.
2.9. No side clearances are required beyond the
outside edges of the dogs.
2.10 The space betweenthe back ofthe outercase
and the front face of the fireplace must not be filled in.
2.11. Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed
vinyl,etc.)are easily affectedby heat.They may scorch
or become discoloured when close to a heating
appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing.
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
mustnot be installed unless the fan is permanently
disconnected.
2.13 In the United Kingdom, no special ventilation
bricks or air vents are required in the room for this
appliance.
In the Republic of Ireland, ventilation must comply with
the rules in force.
Figure 2. Fireplace

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3. UNPACKING & PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
3.1 CARTON CONTENTS
The carton contains:
1 Fire assembly
3 Radiants (In pack in radiant box)
1Closureplate
2 Firedogs & fixing screws
1 Flue spigot
1 Spigot restrictor
4 Screws for spigot & closure plate
1 Set of installation & users instructions
Carefully remove the contents. Check that allthe listed
parts are present andinsatisfactory condition.
3.2. FIREPLACE FLUE PULL
After preparing the fireplace,apply a lighted match,
paperor smoke matchto the chimney opening. Observe
the smoke.If there is a definite flow into the opening
continue with the installation.If there is not a definite
flow, preheat the chimney for a few minutes and recheck
If there is still no definite flow, the chimney may need
attention. Do not fit the appliance. Seek expert
advice.
3.3. APPLIANCE PREPARATION
Standthe fire on its base.
3.3.1. Remove the dress guard by pressing downthe
two hooks at the top. Tilt the guardforwardand lift out.
3.3.2 Remove the controlknob.
3.3.3 Unscrew the twocase securing screws (one
either side) locatedin the recesses near the bottom rear
of the outer casing sides.
3.3.4 Lift the outer casing assembly clear and place
safely to one side.
3.3.5. Remove the radiant pack.
3.3.6. Remove any protective film from all the bright
trims.
3.3.7. Check ignition spark Before attempting to
install, it is worth
checking that the piezo
electric spark ignition
system operates
satisfactorily.
Temporarily, refit the
control knob.
To initiate the spark,
depress the control knob
and while keeping it
depressed, turn
anticlockwise to the
1/IGN position. Aspark shouldtrack from the electrode
pinto the thermocouple tip.If there is no spark or
incorrect tracking,check the spark gap between the
electrode wire and thermocouple tip (see figure 3). Ifthe
spark gap is correct, check the ignitionwiring.
3. 3.8. Fit the flue spigot to the back ofthe fire using
four screws provided. The fire is supplied with a spigot
restrictor which is intended for use where the flue
draught is excessive. The restrictor must not be
fitted to a flue with an effective height less than
4m or where a precast flue is used. Where the
restrictor is required, fit it, at this stage, between the flue
spigot andthe backof the fire. There may,however,be
certain exceptional circumstances where fitting the
restrictor causes the fire to fail the spillage test (see
section 5.2). In such cases the restrictor will have to be
removed.
3.3.9. If the fire is fittedto a recessed fireplace,an
extension flue spigot up to a maximum total length of
125mm may be used. The extension must be a tight fit
over the flue spigot and be secured by two selftapping
screws. Note the minimum clearance requiredas shown
in figure 2.
Figure 3. Pilot spark gap

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3.4. FITTING THE CLOSURE PLATE
(Figures 4 & 5)
3.4.1. If a centre gas pipe connection is required cut an
opening at the bottom ofthe closure plate. (The gap
between the pipe andthe opening inthe closure plate
should be sealed with tape afterconnection,)
3.4.2. Hearth mounting (figure 5)
1. The closure plate must be fittedandsealedto the
hearth and fireplace opening using a suitable heat
resistant material. Ifnecessary cut the closure plate.
Leave the closure plate sufficiently large to overlap the
fireplace opening by 25mm. Make sure that the
rectangular air relief openings are fully within the
fireplace opening.
2. Checkthe flue pullwith closure plate fittedby
applying a lighted match or smoke match to the flue
spigot opening in the closure plate and observe the
smoke. If there is a definite flow continue with the
installation.If not check the fitting of the closure plate.
The fireplace flue pull check described in section 3.2
should have confirmed that the fireplace itself is
satisfactory.
3.4.3 Wall mounting
1. The closure plate must be fittedandsealedto
the fireplace opening using a suitable heat resistant
material.If necessary cut the closure plate.Leave the
closure plate sufficiently large to overlap the fireplace
opening by 25mm. Make sure that the rectangular air
relief openings are fully within the fireplace opening.
2. The bottom ofthe fire must be at least 102mm
above any carpet or other floorcovering. To achieve this,
the bottom ofthe closure plate must also be at least
102mm above the finished floorcovering. The centre of
the flue spigot hole will be at least 486mm above the
finished floor covering.
3. Place the closure plate over the fireplace
opening in its proper position and seal it.
4. Check the flue pullwith closure plate fittedby
applying a lighted match orsmoke match to the flue
spigot opening in the closure plate and observe the
smoke. If there is a definite flow continue with the
installation.If not check the fitting of the closure plate.
The fireplace flue pull check described in section 3.2
should have confirmed that the fireplace itself is
satisfactory.
Figure 4. Closure plate
Figure 5. Closure plate fixing to hearth

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4. APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
4.1. INSTALLING TO A HEARTH
4.1.1. Place the fire centrally onthe hearthmaking
sure that the spigot lines up with the spigot hole in the
closure plate. Gently slide the appliance into place.The
spigot must enterthe closure plate to adepth ofat least
25mm (see figure 2).
4.1.2. Levelthe appliance on the hearthby slackening
the two locknuts and turning the levelling screws in the
feet up or down as required while they bear on the
hearth. When the fire is level and square to the wall,
retighten the locknuts.
4.2. WALL MOUNTING
4.2.1 To improve appearance,remove the front
adjustment screws from the feet.
4.2.2 Mark the positionof the upper fixing holes (in
the back panel) onthe wall (see Fig.6).
4.2.3 Remove the fire from the wall. Drill and plug
the wall (using No.10 wall plugs).
4.2.4 Holdthe fire in position against the wall,
engaging the flue spigot inthe closure plate foraccurate
alignment. Fit two No.10 x 2in.long woodscrews in the
plugs leaving about 12mm (1/2in.) of screw protruding.
Hang the fire onthe screws and engage the flue spigot in
the closure plate.
4.2.5 Mark the bottom fixing holes on the wall.
4.2.6 Remove the fire from the wall and drill and plug
the bottom holes.
4.2.7 Re-hang the fire, fit the two lowerscrews.
Tighten all four screws.
4.3. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
4.3.1. AnRp1/4 (1/4in.B.S.P.) elbow connector is
provided. This can be revolvedthrough360° to the
connection position required. If a rear centre connection
is required through an opening cut in the closure plate
(see section 3.4.1.),seal the gap betweenthe plate and
the pipe with tape after connection.
4.3.2. Provision for isolation of the gas supply must be
providedupstream ofthe appliance forsafety and
servicing.
4.3.3. The supply pipe must be of a rigid material (e.g.
copper). A flexible connection must not be made.
4.3.4. Pressure check the installation pipework for gas
soundness in accordance with the current edition of
BS6891.
4.4. FITTING THE RADIANTS
Fit the radiants ensuring that they rest against the rear
support bar and that theirbottom front edges are behind
the retaining tags nearthe front ofthe radiant box.
4.5. REFERENCE PRESSURE CHECK
The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at
the inlet pressure shown in section 1 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 gas tap.Check the pressure with the appliance
alight and set at maximum output. This is when the
control knob is turned anticlockwise as far as possible
(position 5).
After checking, turn off the appliance. Remove the
pressure gauge andreplace the test pointsealing 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.
4.6 REFITTING THE OUTER CASE
4.6.1 Remove the control knob from the spindle.
4.6.2 Re-locate the outer casing assembly over the
fire. Make sure
that the
supporting ears
on the back
panel are
outside the rear
of the outer
case (See figure
7.) Re-fit the
screws in the
bottom sides of
the casing.
4.6.3 Replace the controlknob.
4.6.4 Fit the dogs to eachside of the apron with the
screws provided, and, if hearth mounted, adjust so that
they rest on the hearth, then tighten the screws.
Figure 6 Wall fixing holes
Figure 7 Outer case location

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5. FULL OPERATING CHECKS
5.1. CHECK CONTROL SETTINGS
5.1.1 Depress the controlknob and turn
anticlockwise partially towards the 1/IGN position until
some resistance is felt.Keep depressedat this position
fora few seconds to purge air from the system then,
while keeping it depressed, turn fully to the 1/IGN
position. Aspark shouldbe generatedat the pilot while
turning. The spark should ignite the pilot.
5.1.2. When pilot ignition has been achieved, keep the
controlknob depressedforapproximately tenseconds to
allow the thermocouple probe to warm up andthen
release it. If the pilot does not remain alight, ensure that
the airhas beenpurged,that the pilot orifice is clearand
that the thermocouple connections are sound. Replace
the pilot unit if necessary (see servicing section of this
manual).
5.1.3. Check all the control settings. These are:-
Knob
Position
2 Centre radiant on low.
Outer radiants off.
3 Centre radiant onfull.
Outer radiants off.
4 Centre radiant onfull.
Outer radiants on low.
5 All radiants on full.
5.2. SPILLAGE CHECK
A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed
appliance with the customer.
5.2.1 Close all doors and windows inthe room
containing the appliance.
5.2.2 Light the appliance andset the control knob to
the maximum position (Position 5).
5.2.3 Leave the appliance onforfive minutes.
5.2.4 Place the smoke match tube horizontally under
the top lip of the radiant box and at least 50mm away
from the sides ofthe radiant box. See figure 8.
The installation is satisfactory if the smoke is drawn into
the appliance. Ifthe smoke is not drawn into the
appliance, leave the appliance alight at the maximum
setting for a further ten minutes and then repeat the test.
If the smoke is still not drawn into the appliance, inspect
the sealing ofthe closure plate.If the sealing is
satisfactory but the appliance is installed with the flue
restrictor (see section 3.3.8), remove the restrictor, reseal
the appliance and retest. If smoke is still not drawn into
the appliance Disconnect the appliance and seek expert
advice.
5.2.5 If the above test is satisfactory, openallinternal
connecting doors, hatches, etc. in the room. Keep all
doors andwindows that opento 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 occurwith the fan operating andall doors andother
openings betweenthe fanandthe 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.
5.3. FIT THE DRESS GUARD
Locate the bottom of the dress guard in the two holes in
the apron. Engage the two spring projections at the top
of the guard in the slots under the front canopy.
Figure 8. Smoke match tube position

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6. FINAL REVIEW
6.1. Recheck the operation ofthe control.
6.2. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any
marks incurred during installation.
6.3. Advise the customer how to operate the
appliance.
6.4. Advise the userthat the appliance canbe lit with
a match if necessary by inserting it through the central
opening at the bottom ofthe radiant box.
6.5. Advise that the dressguard can be removed to
replace the radiants.
6.6. Advise that any cleaning must only be carried
out when the fire is off and cold.
6.7. Mentionthat the radiants may become brown
with use, that this is quite normal and has no adverse
effect.
6.8 Recommend that the appliance should be
serviced and the chimney inspected by a competent
person (In the UK a CORGIregistered person) at least
annually.
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 pipeworkwhich is situated in a tenant’s
premises checked for safety at least every 12 months.
6.9. Handthese instructions and the user's
instructions to the customer.
7. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT
•Always turn off the gas supply and make sure that the
appliance is cool before commencing any servicing.
•Always test for gas soundness and spillage after
servicing the appliance.
•It is recommended that, at least once a year, the
appliance is disconnected and the catchment space
behind the closure plate checked and cleared of any
debris. The closure plate must be resealed to the wall
after checking.
7.1. TO REPLACE RADIANT(S)
7.1.1. Remove the dress guard by pressing downthe
two hooks at the top. Tilt the guardforwardand lift out.
7.1.2. Remove the old radiant(s) Fit the new radiant(s)
ensuring that they rest against the rear support bar and
that their bottom front edges are behind the retaining
tags near the front ofthe radiant box.
7.1.3. Replace the dress guard.
Locate the bottom ofthe dress guard in the two holes in
the apron. Engage the two spring projections at the top
of the guardin the slots under the front canopy.
7.2. TO GAIN ACCESS TO BURNER,
PILOT, TAP ETC.
7.2.1. Remove the dress guard by pressing downthe
two hooks at the top. Tilt the guardforwardand lift out.
7.2.2 Remove the controlknob.
7.2.3 Unscrew the twocase securing screws (one
either side) locatedin the recesses near the bottom rear
of the outer casing sides.
7.2.4 Lift the outer casing assembly clear and place
safely to one side.
7.3. TO REPLACE THE PILOT UNIT
7.3.1. To gain access see section 7.2.
7.3.2. Disconnect the thermocouple connection at the
bottom of the gas tap.
7.3.3. Disconnect the pilot pipe from the gas tap. It is
the upper connectionat the right side of the tap.
7.3.4. Remove the first screw securing the dust cage to
the pilot unit and burner. Carefully remove the dust cage
and place aside. Remove the second screw securing the
pilot unit to the burner.
7.3.5. Disconnect the electrode lead from below the
pilot electrode.
7.3.6. Carefully remove the pilot unit together with
the pilot pipe thendisconnect the pipe from the pilot
unit.
7.3.7. Replace in the reverse order.
Note: 1 The pilot unit must be replaced as a whole assembly.
Its individual components are not separately replaceable.
2. Once removed, ensure that the dust cage is cleaned
before refitting. Make sure that it locates squarely onto the pilot
unit without any gaps between the cage edges and the pilot unit.
7.4. TO REMOVE THE BURNER, GAS
TAP & PILOT ASSEMBLY
7.4.1. To gain access see section 7.2.
7.4.2. Make sure that the gas tap is in the offposition.
Disconnect the control spindle & adapterfrom the gas
tap by removing the split pin. Lift the adapterclearof the
gas tap spindle.
7.4.3. Disconnect the inlet pipe from the gas tap. It is
the lower connectionat the right side of the tap.
7.4.4. Slacken the wing nut at the left side of the
burner.Remove the screw from the captive nut at the

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right side of the burner. Carefully remove the burner,
tap & pilot unit.
7.4.5. Replace in the reverse order.Leave the burner
fixing screw and wing nut loose while reconnecting the
inlet pipe to aid alignment. Make sure that the control knob
with spindle is correctly turned to agree with the gas tap position
before refitting the split pin.
7.5 TO REPLACE GAS TAP OR
INJECTOR(S)
7.5.1. Remove the burner, tap & pilot unit - see
section 7.4.
7.5.2. Disconnect the electrode lead from below the
pilot electrode.
7.5.3. Disconnect the thermocouple connection at the
bottom of the gas tap.
7.5.4. Disconnect the pilot pipe from the gas tap.
7.5.5. Remove the gas tap fixing nut from the burner
and slide out the gas tap.
7.5.6. Unscrew the injector(s).
7.5.7. Replace in the reverse order.Take care when
replacing the injectors. The injectors have ceramic tips at each
end. It is important not to allow jointing compound to get on
either end of the injectors.
Make sure that the control knob with spindle is correctly turned
to agree with the gas tap position before refitting the split pin.
7.6 TO REPLACE THE PIEZO
GENERATOR
7.6.1. Remove burner,tap & pilot unit -see section
7.4.
7.6.2. Disconnect the electrode lead from below the
piezo unit.
7.6.3. Straighten the tabs securing the piezo unit to
the tap niting plate and pullthe piezo unit clear.
.7.6.4. Replace in the reverse order.Twist the tabs on
the piezo unit to secure to the niting plate. Make sure that
the control knob with spindle is correctly turned to agree with the
gas tap position before refitting the split pin.
7.7. TO GREASE THE GAS TAP
7.7.1. Remove the gas tap complete with piezo
generator - see section 7.5.
7.7.2. Remove the two screws and shakeproof washers
securing the piezo generator. Carefully lift the piezo
generator clear together with the gas tap head.
7.7.3. Remove the spindle andspring from the tap.
7.7.4. Note the positionof the slot inthe plug.Mark
its position on the tap body.
7.7.5. Rotate the plug and pullit out ofthe tap.
7.7.6. Clean and grease the plug lightly with a suitable
grease. Do not apply excessive grease. Particularly, make
sure that the gas ports are not restrictedby grease.
7.7.7. Push the plug backinto the tap body.Line up
the slot in the plug with the mark previously made on
the tap body.
7.7.8 Reassemble in the reverse order making sure
that the components are correctly engaged. Check the
operationof the tap and piezo.Make sure that the control
knob with spindle is correctly turned to agree with the gas tap
position before refitting the split pin.
7.8. TO REMOVE THE COMPLETE FIRE
TO CHECK CHIMNEY FOR DEBRIS.
7.8.1. To gain access see section 7.2.
7.8.2. Remove the radiants and store in a safe place.
7.8.4. Undo the inlet connection at the elbow located
centrally below the burner.
7.8.5. If wall mounted, remove the two lower fixing
screws located in the back panelthen remove the two
upper screws . Lift the fire away from the wall.
7.8.6. If hearth mounted, pull the fire away from the
wall. Take care that the fire dogs and levelling screw heads do
not scratch the hearth surface.
7.8.7. Remove the closure plate from the chimney
opening.
7.8.8. Inspect the opening and clearaway any debris
from the base of the flue.
7.8.9. Resealthe closure plate and refit the fire in the
reverse order.

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SHORT LIST OF SPARES
KEY DESCRIPTION No.
OFF MAKER’S PART
No.
A Gas tap 1 544609
B Piezo generator 1 536939
C Injector UpperBray cat 28 size 120 1 544619
D Injector lower Bray cat 28 size 250B 1 545199
E Pilot unit 1 545949
F Electrode lead 1 544629
G Inlet elbow 1 532519
H Control knob 1 544659
J Radiant 3 544649
K Dress guard 1 538359
L Dust cage 1 567619

Safety First.
Valor fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards and Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence.
At the heart of every Valor fire.
All Valor fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufactured under
a BS EN ISO 9001 quality systemaccepted by the British Standards Institute.
The Highest Standards
Valor is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high standards of safety,
quality and performance.
Careful Installation
Valor 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
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication
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