Valor 474 Valentia Instruction Manual

08/52395/0
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Model 474 Valentia
Balanced Flue
ROOM SEALED RADIANT / CONVECTOR
GAS FIRE
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE
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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).
UNDER NO CIRCU STANCES IS THIS APPLIANCE TO BE CONVERTED TO
LPG. AN LPG CONVERSION KIT DOES NOT EXIST FOR THIS APPLIANCE
THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED
KINGDO (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).

Safety First.
Valor fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards
and Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence.
All Valor fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence
and are manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the
British Standards Institute.
The Highest Standards
Valor Fires is a member of SBGI and IC ( eating and ot water Industry 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 REGISTER engineer (GAS
SAFE REGISTER or CORGI 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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FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 24 TO 35

CONTENTS
Section Heading Page
INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 22
OWNER GUIDE 24 - 35
1. SAFETY 7
2. ACCESSORY LIST 8
3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 8
3.1 General information. 8
3.2 Efficiency. 9
4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIRE ENTS 9
4.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 9
4.2 Siting General. 10
(a) earth Mounting. 10
(b) Wall Mounting. 10
(c) Fitting in a Fire Surround. 10
4.3 Fireplace clearances 11
5. PACK CONTENTS 14
6. PREPARATION OF WALL 15
6.1 Combustible Walls 16
6.2 Installations in Timber Frame Buildings 16
7. PREPARATION OF FIRE 17
7.1 Remove Outer Case 17
7.2 Fit Flue 17
7.3 Connect Gas Supply 18
7.4 Test for Gas Soundness 18
7.5 Install Fuel Effect 18
7.6 Replace Glass Door 18
8. CO ISIONING 19
8.1 Check the Gas Pressure and F.S.D. Operation 19
(a) Light the Fire 19
(b) Check the burner pressure 19
(c) Check ignition performance 19
8.2 Refit Outer Case and Remaining Components 19
8.3 Instruct User 19
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CONTENTS (Continued)
Section Heading Page
9. SERVICING 20
9.1 Remove Outer Case 20
9.2 Gas Tap Assembly 20
9.3 Burner Assembly 20
9.4 Main Burner Injectors 21
9.5 Pilot Injector (SIT No. 34) 21
9.6 Pilot Filter 21
9.7 Thermocouple 21
9.8 Spark Electrode 21
9.9 Pilot Burner 21
10. SHORT LIST OF PARTS 22
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1. SAFETY
Installer
The fire can be wall or hearth mounted on a non-combustible wall or hearth, and can
be fitted into a suitable fire surround. It can be installed from the inside of a building
making it ideal for rooms where access from the outside is difficult, for example multi-
storey buildings.
Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the
following guide to manual handling:
-One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is
considered too heavy then obtain assistance.
-When lifting always keep your back straight. Bend your legs and not your back.
-Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to reposition your feet.
-Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Do not lean forward or sideways whilst
handling the fire.
-Always grip with the palm of the hand. Do not use the tips of fingers for support.
-Always keep the fire as close to the body as possible. This will minimise the
cantilever action.
-Use gloves to provide additional grip.
-Always use assistance if required.
This product uses fuel effect pieces 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 licenced to accept such
waste. Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles, but we
recommend the use of suitable gloves to prevent irritation. We also 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. ACCESSORY LIST
Note that in England and Wales the Building Regulations require a terminal guard to
be fitted if the terminal is less than 2m (6ft 6in) from the level of any ground, balcony,
flat roof or place to which any person has access and which adjoins the wall in which
the outlet is situated. A suitable guard assembly is available. Part No. 994371.
In Scotland, although the Building Standards (Scotland) do not require a terminal
guard to be fitted, the fitting of a guard as detailed above is recommended.
- Combustible wall kit, Part no. 994530 is available as an optional extra.
Four telescopic flues are available:
- Min Flue (Telescopic) for walls from 150mm to 203mm No. 990177
- Short flue for walls from 75mm to 203mm No. 993241
- Medium flue for walls from 200mm to 356mm No. 993240
- Long flue for walls from 356mm to 510mm No. 993239
NOTE: The fire is supplied with Medium flue only. Short & Long flues are optional extras.
3. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY
3.1 General information.
The appliance information label is at the left side of the rear case and is visible after
removing the fascia. In addition, for customers reference, there is a label giving the
appliance serial number on the outside of the fascia at the bottom right side.
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Gas Natural (G20)
Inlet Pressure 20mbar (8in w.g.)
Input - Max. (Gross) 4.5kW
Input - Min. (Gross) 1.5kW
Pressure Setting (Cold) 17.5 +/- 1.0mbar
eight to Centre Line of Flue 351mm
Burner Injector Upper Cat. 77/180
Burner Injector Lower Cat. 77/160
Main Burner: Aerated Duplex
Ignition: Battery spark generator
Flame Control: Part No. 987623
Spark Gap: 3 to 4mm
Pilot Unit: SIT 0150060, SIT No.34

3.2 Efficiency.
The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS EN 613 and
the result is as below:
odel Efficiency % (Gross)
474 79.3
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 convertion 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.
4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIRE ENTS
4.1 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 (Installation and Use) Regulations. Failure to install the appliance correctly
could lead to prosecution. GAS SAFE REGISTER and CORGI require their 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 5440 Part 1 - Installation of flues.
BS 5871 Part 1 - Installation – Gas fires
BS 6891 - Gas pipework installation
In the republic of Ireland the installation must also conform to:
a) The relevant parts of the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”
b) All applicable national and local rules in force.
-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.
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Gas Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency
Natural Gas 0.901

-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 be carried out by a competent
person and also conform to the relevant parts of:
a) The current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”
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.
4.2 Siting General.
The fire must be mounted on the inner face of a suitable external wall of thickness
75mm minimum and 508mm maximum.
(a) EART MOUNTING: If the fire is to be hearth mounted, the hearth must be of
non-combustible material at least 13mm thick and measuring at least 670mm wide by
300mm deep with the fire central. Its top surface should preferably be 50mm above
the floor level to discourage placing of rugs or carpets over it.
(b) WALL MOUNTING: The fire may be fitted on a non-combustible wall such that
the bottom of the backplate of the fire is at least 60mm above the finished floor level.
NOTE: Soft wall coverings e.g. blown vinyl wallpaper may become discoloured if
close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing this fire and
when redecorating.
(c) FITTING IN A FIRE SURROUND (Fig. 1): The fire can be fitted in a compatible
fire surround having a standard gas fire cut-out or with a hole 135mm diameter to
accept the flue. The material of the surround must be suitable for 100 degC
application i.e. marked with the suffix ‘100’. The inside of the external wall should be
sealed off to prevent draught from the cavity into the room. A foam seal pack is
provided for this purpose. Wrap some of the foam seal around the inner air duct so
that when the fire is installed, the foam seal expands to prevent draught into the
room.
NOTES;
1. The foam seal starts to expand once the compression tape is removed. ence
the foam seal should be put on only when the fire is ready to be installed.
2. When fixing the flue length, the wall thickness must be measured from the inner
face of the fire surround (Refer to Section 5.2).
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FIG. 1

4.3 Fireplace clearances (See Fig. 2).
4.3.1 The minimum height from the extreme top surface of the fire to the underside of
any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is as follows:
For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height from the extreme top surface of the fire = 150mm.
For a shelf deeper than 150mm
150mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm.
There is no restriction on the depth of non-combustible projections but a space of at
least 30mm should be allowed above the top of the appliance to enable removal of
the fascia.
4.3.2.1 For combustible projections up to a depth of 178mm (Measured from the rear
fixing plane of the fire) a minimum clearance of 75mm should be maintained at the left
and right side of the fire. This is measured from the extreme side of the fascia. This
will allow easy access. This clearance is mandatory for temperature requirements.
4.3.2.2 For any combustible projections beyond 178mm (Measured from the rear
fixing plane of the fire) a minimum clearance of 100mm should be maintained at the
left and right side of the fire. This is measured from the extreme side of the fascia.
This clearance is mandatory for temperature requirements.
4.3.2.3 For non-combustible projections a minimum clearance of 75mm should be
maintained at the left and right side of the fire. This is measured from the extreme side
of the fascia. This will allow easy access.
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.
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FIG. 2 Combustible shelf clearances.
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Key Terminal position Minimum
distance.
A* Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm
B* Above an opening, air brick, opening window etc. 300mm
C* orizontally 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
** From an internal or external corner. 600mm
I 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 orizontally from a terminal on the same wall. 300mm
FIG. 3
*In 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 4).
** 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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Fig. 4

5. PACK CONTENTS
The fire is packed in a carton together with the following items (Ref Fig. 5):-
1. Medium flue assembly and sealing tape (two pieces).
2. Gasket pack comprising flue and air duct gaskets and sealing gasket.
3. Flue sealing plate.
4. Pack of fittings comprising:
4 x Wall fixing screws (2in wood) 810500
4 x Wall plugs 820813
3 x M4 x 10 Taptite screws (air duct) 810327
2 x No. 6 S/T x 10 posi pan 810776
5. Foam seal pack. 822092.
6. A template representing the backplate full size; indicating the positions of the air
inlet duct and fixing screw positions.
7. The fuel effect.
Remove the items and keep in a safe place. Check that all the items are present and
undamaged. Lay the fire on its back in a safe place.
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FIG. 5

6. PREPARATION OF WALL
NOTE: The following instructions relate to normal brick walls. If the wall is wholly or
partly of combustible material, a combustible wall kit (optional extra) must be used.
Check the wall thickness. Three different sizes of flue available for wall thickness up
to 508mm as shown below. The medium flue is packed with the heater, the other
lengths must be ordered specially.
Min (Telescopic) - 150mm to 203mm
Short - 75mm to 203mm
Medium - 200mm to 356mm
Long - 356mm to 510mm
Place the template against the wall ensuring the top is level. For hearth mounting,
ensure that the centre of the flue is 351mm above the hearth. Mark the positions of
the flue and four fixing holes and remove the template.
Cut the hole for the flue making sure that it is straight and level. This can be done
with either a 135mm diameter core drill or hammer and chisel. If neatly drilled no
making good is necessary. If not it will be necessary to make good the hole especially
at the terminal end where the flue seal will be located and the inside wall face to
achieve a good seal.
Use the template to mark the fixing holes if necessary. Drill the four fixing holes to a
minimum depth of 57mm using 6mm diameter masonry drill and insert the plugs.
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6.1 CO BUSTIBLE WALLS
A. For installation on walls constructed or comprising combustible materials,
reference should be made to the requirements of BS 5440 and the Building
Regulations.
B. Timber Framed ousing: For a timber framed house, the fire can be installed as
directed in The Institute of Gas Engineers Utilization Procedure IGE/UP/7 GAS
6.2 INSTALLATIONS IN TI BER FRA E BUILDINGS.
A. The combustible wall kit is suitable for walls in which the combustible part is not
more than 195 mm thick measured from the inside of the building.
B. The combustible wall kit required is RW number 994530, GC No. 154 759. If the
whole of the wall is of combustible material, the outer wall plate must be used,
requiring access to the outside of the building.
C. If the screws and the wall plugs supplied are not suitable for a particular
application, proprietary cavity wall fixings may be used.
D. Proceed as detailed in Section 6 for brick walls, EXCEPT for the following
points: -
(a) Cut the hole for the flue to a diameter of 178 mm through the plaster board
taking care not to damage the Vapour Control Layer (VCL).
(b) Cut the VCL 10 mm less in diameter than the hole just cut in the plasterboard.
This will ensure a seal around the flue liner.
(c) Continue the 178 mm diameter hole through the remainder of the combustible
material. If the outer leave of the wall is constructed of non-combustible material then
cut the hole 135 mm diameter making allowances for the shrinkage of the timber
frame.†
(d) Measure the thickness of the combustible part of the wall and cut the flue liner
to this length, cutting off the end without the fixing brackets. Fit the liner to the sealing
plate using the screws provided.
(e) Push the liner through the VCL taking care not to damage the VCL, and
ensuring that the liner DOES NOT protrude into the cavity by more than 10 mm.
(f) If the wall is wholly of combustible material, install the outer wall plate centrally
over the hole from the outside as shown in the diagram below. It is recommended that
a silicone sealing compound is applied to the inner face of the wall plate to provide a
watertight installation.
(g) Fit the flue, see the Fit Flue section in the Installation Instructions provided with
the appliance. NOTE: When determining the flue length, measure the wall thickness
from the face of the outer wall plate.
(h) Slide the rope seal over the flue, until it touches the back of the heater, prior to
removing the tape from the flue foam sealing strip.
(i) Before installing the flue into the wall is necessary to provide a moisture barrier
around the flue at the point which will be in the centre of the cavity. Either of the
following methods are acceptable: -
(i) Wrap a wire which will not cause corrosion tightly around the flue.
(ii) Form a bead of mastic or silicone around the flue.
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† Note:It is not necessary to allow for shrinkage of timber frames in existing
buildings where the necessary length of time has elapsed to allow for any contraction
of the timber frame.
7. PREPARATION OF FIRE
7.1 Remove Outer Case
(a) Remove the door mask by first lifting upwards to clear the retaining pins and
then swinging it out from the fire bottom first.
(b) Pull off the control knob.
(c) Remove the four screws, two either side of the fire securing the outer case.
(d) Lift the outer case away from the fire and put in a safe place.
(e) Remove the glass door by removing the wingnuts on the door surround. Lift off
the glass door and put in a safe place.
7.2 Fit Flue
(a) Place the heater face down taking care to protect any soft surface.
(b) Fit the flue and air ducts to the back of the heater using the gaskets and screws
provided. This operation is made easier by using the screws to tap the holes before
assembly. The four screws for the flue duct are already fitted to the fire. The flanges
of the ducts are marked ‘TOP’ to indicate the way in which the ducts are to be fitted.
Note: Do not remove the two middle slotted screws.
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NOTE: The flue and air ducts do not need cutting unless the short flue assembly is
being fitted. In this case measure the wall thickness. Then subtract this length from
203mm to give the length ‘B’ shown in Fig. 4B. Cut this length from the plain ends of
both the inner flue and the inner air ducts.
(c) Adjust the flue length: First measure the wall thickness and add 140mm to give the
overall length of flue ‘A’. Fit the terminal assembly to the ducts already fitted to the
heater. The top of the assembly is marked ‘TOP’. Set the overall length of the flue to
the dimension ‘A’ (Fig. 4A). Drill 2.7mm diameter for the fixing screws but do not fit
them yet. Remove the flue terminal.
(d) Slide the sealing rope gasket and the sealing plate over the air duct as shown in
Fig. 4C. Refit the terminal and secure it with the screws provided. Seal the joints
using the self-adhesive tape provided.
(e) Remove the tape from the foam sealing strip on the terminal. Do not remove the
tape before the fire is ready to be installed as the foam strip commences to expand
once the tape is removed. The rate of expansion however, is low and there will be
adequate time to install the heater, after which the foam strip will continue to expand
and fill the gap between the flue and the wall. If for any reason the sealing strip has
already expanded before the heater is installed, it can simply be compressed by hand
until it is flush with the surface of the flue.
(f) Insert the two top wall fixing screws, leaving the plain shank projecting to allow the
keyhole top fixing holes to go over them. Offer the fire with the flue through the wall
and hook the keyholes over the screws. Insert the lower wall fixing screws and secure
all four screws.
(g) If a terminal guard is required (optional extra) fit it with the kit supplied ensuring
that it is concentric with the terminal.
7.3 Connect to Gas Supply (Using rigid or semi rigid tubing incorporating a service
cock)
With the outer case removed, the gas inlet pipe is located at the right hand side of the
fire. Connect the fire to the gas supply via the union elbow provided. This union elbow
should be fitted to the end of the supply pipe and then held in position onto the flare
whilst this is engaged. Tighten the flare nut with a spanner. The union elbow has Rp¼
(¼ in B.S.P. internal) thread for supply pipe.
7.4 Test for Gas Soundness (Refer to BS 6891 : 1988)
The gas installation, including the meter, should be inspected and tested for
soundness and purged.
7.5 Install Fuel Effect
Remove the coal effect from its pack. The coal effect is a one piece assembly and
has a ‘tunnel’ cut out at one end. Fit the coal effect so that this tunnel is over the pilot
burner on the right side of the firebox. The coal effect should come to rest on the full
length inner front support and also on the two rear coal supports.
7.6 Replace Glass Door
Refit the glass door ensuring all studs protrude through the door evenly. Replace the
wingnuts and tighten evenly.
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8. CO ISSIONING
8.1 Check the Gas Pressure and F.S.D. Operation
Remove the pressure test point sealing screw located on the gas tap and connect a
pressure gauge to the test point. Temporarily fit the control knob.
(a) Light the fire. Please refer to the Users Instructions. Turn the control knob to the
full on position marked IG .
(b) Check that the burner pressure is 17.5mbar ± 1.0mbar (7.0 in w.g. ± 0.4) cold.
The fire is designed to give the correct heat input on Natural Gas at 20mbar (8in w.g.)
inlet pressure and no adjustment is provided in the fire. Turn off the fire. Wait 3
minutes then turn the control knob directly to the full on position marked IG . The
pressure should read ZERO to confirm the FSD has shut off the gas. Remove the
pressure gauge and replace the pressure test screw. Re-light the fire and test for gas
soundness around the sealing screw using a suitable leak detection fluid.
(c) Check ignition performance.
WARNING: If you want to re-light a hot fire wait three minutes before doing so.
8.2 Refit Outer Case and Remaining Components
Pull off the knob. Replace the outer case by placing it over the fire right hand side first
and ensure that the spindle enters the hole in the knob housing before swinging the
left side of the case onto the fire. Fit four screws two each side to secure the case.
Drop the spindle washer over the spindle and refit the control knob. Refit the door
mask. Fit the decorative rail by inserting between the finials and into the holes in
same.
8.3 Instruct User (Refer to Users Instructions)
Make sure that the user understands the following:-
(a) ow to light and operate the fire.
(b) Demonstrate the removal and replacement of the glass door and the removal
and replacement of the ceramics. Advise on the need to clean these items regularly.
(c) Advise that for safe and efficient operation, the fire should be serviced annually
by a Gas Safe registered Engineer.
(d) When the fire is first lit a slight smell may be noticed but this will quickly clear
away with use.
(e) Advise the customer that they should read their Users instructions before
operating the fire and always follow the advice in the Section headed "Cleaning your
Fire".
(f) The control knob adaptor may be fitted to assist with the operation of the fire
(See Fig. 13). Leave with the User if not fitted.
and over the Users Instructions.
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9. SERVICING
Important Notes: TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY BEFORE CO ENCING ANY
SERVICING, ALWAYS TEST FOR GAS SOUNDNESS AFTER SERVICING OR
EXCHANGING ANY CO PONENT.
It is recommended that the appliance is serviced at least once a year.
9.1. RE OVE OUTER CASE
(a) Remove the decorative rail from the finials.
(b) Remove the door mask by first lifting upwards to clear the retaining pins and
then swinging it out from the fire bottom first.
(c) Pull off the control knob.
(d) Remove the four screws, two either side of the fire securing the outer case.
(e) Lift the outer case away from the fire and put in a safe place. Recover the
spindle washer.
9.2. GAS TAP ASSE BLY
Remove outer case (1. above) and after isolating gas supply disconnect the inlet
elbow.
(a) Removal: Withdraw the spring clip securing the extension spindle assembly to
the gas tap spindle and remove the extension spindle assembly. Undo the union nuts
on the tap outlet and remove pilot feed pipe. Disconnect the thermocouple at the gas
tap end and the leads from the spark generator. Remove the two screws securing the
gas tap to the support bracket on the fire. Manoeuver the gas tap complete with inlet
pipe away from the fire after disconnecting the inlet pipe clamp.
(b) Replacement: Ensure that the new gas tap is in the OFF position by turning the
spindle clockwise as far as possible. Peel off the tape on the pilot outlet and ensure
that the pilot filter is retained in the port. Refit the tap using the reverse
procedure to its removal. Refit the spindle assembly.
NOTE: With the tap in the OFF position, the flat of the spindle extension faces
towards the right of the fire. Check that the tap functions correctly. Replace the outer
case.
9.3. BURNER ASSE BLY
Remove the outer case (1. above). Isolate the fire from gas and disconnect the inlet
elbow. Remove the glass door (10 wingnuts) and coal bed and put in a safe place.
Remove the wingnut on the left side of the firebox, 6 screws holding the burner
mounting plate to the right side of the firebox and 2 screws securing the gas tap to its
mounting bracket. Disconnect the spindle extension and the leads from the spark
generator, remove the pipe clamp securing the inlet pipe. Remove the burner, pilot
and gas tap assembly by sliding the unit to the right and out of the firebox.
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