Valor 347 Helmsley Instruction Manual

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Model 347
RAD ANT / CONVECTOR GAS F RE
Fitted with the following fascia
Helmsley
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INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE
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 Fires Technical Helpline will
be pleased to help.
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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS THIS FIRE TO BE CONVERTED TO LPG.
AN LPG KIT DOES NOT EXIST FOR THIS GAS FIRE.
THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).

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
(CORG or GAS SAFE REG STER engineer outside of UK) in accordance with our
installer guide and should not be fitted directly on to a carpet or floor of combustible
material.
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CONTENTS
Section Heading Page
INSTALLER GUIDE - 28
OWNER GUIDE 29 - 3
1. SAFETY 7
2. LIST OF ACCESSORIES 7
3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 8
3.1 Appliance data. 8
3.2 Efficiency. 8
. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 9
4.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 9
4.2 Ventilation. 10
4.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD). 10
4.4 Room considerations. 10
4.5 Chimney preparation. 11
4.6 Fireplace preparation. 11
4.7 Fireplace clearances. 12
4.8 The Flue spigot. 13
4.9. The hearth. 14
4.10 nstallation options. 14
4.10.1 Conventional fireplace. 14
4.10.2 Precast flues. 14
4.10.3 Wall mounting to conventional or pre-cast flues. 15
4.10.4 Metal flue box. 16
4.11 Flues. 16
5. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 17
5.1 Unpacking. 17
5.2 Appliance preparation. 17
5.3 Fitting the battery to electronic ignition model 18
5.4 Checking the ignition 18
5.4.1 Electronic ignition 18
5.5 Fireplace flue pull. 18
5.6 Fit the closure plate. 19
6. APPLIANCE INSTALLATION 20
6.1 nstalling to a hearth. 20
6.2 Wall mounting. 20
6.3 Gas supply connection. 20
6.4 Radiants installation. 20
6.5 Flue restrictor adjustment. 21
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7. CONTROL AND PRESSURE CHECKS 22
7.1 Check control settings. 22
7.2 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. 22
7.3 Check reference pressure. 23
8. FASCIA FITTING 23
9. SPILLAGE CHECK 2
10. FINAL REVIEW 25
11. SERVICING AND PARTS REPLACEMENT 26
11.1 To replace radiant(s). 26
11.2 To remove the fascia. 27
11.3 To replace the pilot unit. 27
11.4 To remove the complete burner module, pipes and pilot. 28
11.5 To grease the gas tap. 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 15.0 kg.
-One person should be sufficient to lift the 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 appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or
asbestos related products.
2. LIST OF ACCESSORIES
Description Part number
Spigot extension 0595191
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3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY
3.1 Appliance data.
The appliance information label is on the inner face of the back panel at the lower left
hand side. t is visible when the fascia is removed.
3.2 Efficiency.
The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 and
the result is as below:
Model Efficiency % (Gross)
347 Helmsley 73
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.
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Gas Natural (G20)
nlet Pressure 20mbar
nput - Max. (Gross) 5.5 kW (18,767 Btu/h)
nput - Min. (Gross) 1.57W (5,357 Btu/h)
Burner Test Pressure (Cold) 17.95 + 0.75mbar (7.2 + 0.3in w.g.)
Gas Connection 8mm pipe
Burner njector - Upper (Centre Radiants) Cat 28 - 170
Burner njector - Lower (Outer Radiants) Cat 28 - 170
Pilot & Atmosphere Sensing Device OPNG9093
gnition Electronic (Mounted on gas valve)
Aeration Non-adjustable
Gas Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency
Natural Gas 0.901

. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
.1 Regulations, Standards and Law.
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 ( 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.
-All relevant codes of practice.
-The relevant parts of the current editions of the following British Standards:-
BS 715 - Specification for metal flue boxes for gas-fired appliances not
exceeding 20kW.
BS EN 1806 - Chimneys – Clay/ceramic flue blocks.
BS 5440 Part 1 - Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases).
Specification for installation of gas appliances to chimneys and
for maintenance of chimneys.
BS 5440 Part 2 - nstallation and maintenance of flues and ventilation for gas
appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd
and 3rd family gases).
BS 6891 - nstallation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 35mm (R1
¼) in domestic premises (2nd family gas) - specification.
BS 1251 - Fireplace components.
BS EN 1856 Part 1 - Chimneys – Requirements for metal chimneys.
BS 5871 Part 1 - Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires,
convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect
gas appliances. Gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers
and heating stoves (2nd and 3rd family gases).
BS EN 1858 - Chimneys – Components – Concrete flue blocks.
BS EN 15287 Part 1 - Chimneys. Design, installation and commissioning of
chimneys. Chimneys for non-room sealed heating appliances.
-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 installed in accordance with:
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a) The current edition of S 813 “Domestic gas installations”.
b) All relevant national and local rules in force.
c) The current building regulations.
Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant
British Standard Code of Practice.
.2 Ventilation.
Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation
requirements of this appliance. n GB reference should be made to BS 5440 Part 2
and in E reference should be made to the current edition of S 813 “Domestic gas
nstallations” which makes clear the conditions that must be met to demonstrate that
sufficient ventilation is available.
.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD).
The appliance is fitted with an A.S.D (Atmosphere sensing device). f 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 genuine manufacturer’s
replacement parts should be fitted.
. Room considerations.
4.4.1 The appliance must not be installed in any room, which contains a bath, or
shower or where steam is regularly present.
4.4.2 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. f the fan is likely to affect the appliance, the appliance must not be
installed unless the fan is permanently disconnected.
4.4.3 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.
.5 Chimney preparation.
4.5.1 f the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney that was previously
used for solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should
be inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages.
4.5.2 Any chimney dampers or restrictors should be removed. f removal is not
possible they must be fixed in the open position.
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