Valor 500 PALERMO Assembly instructions

NATURAL STONE FIREPLACES
INSTALLER’S GUIDE
MODELS:500 PALERMO, 500 VICENZA, 600 NAPOLI,
600 VERONA, 800 MESSINA, 800 ABRUZZO
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IMPORTANT: This installation guide is to ensure that the fireplace is fitted safely and
securely. Please ensure that you read through all instructions within carefully and
retain for future reference. This product is heavy: improper installation may result in
serious injury and damage to the fireplace or property.
Rev. A June 2016

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before beginning installation.
It is essential that fireplaces are fitted by an experienced installer using the
supplied brackets and a suitable adhesive. Do not rely on adhesive alone to
secure this product to the wall.
This product is not suitable for DIY installation.
Any gas appliance fitted with this fireplace must be installed by a registered
Gas Safe engineer.
This fireplace must be installed in a suitable environment against a solid wall
or structure, never against a non-structural wall such as a lightweight metal
stud wall or moveable partitions etc.
Ensure that the wall and floor have sufficient load bearing capabilities.
Never sit, stand, lean or climb on the fireplace. Children must never be
allowed to play on the fireplace and should be discouraged from playing
near it.
Do not place heavy loads on the fireplace shelf.
HANDLING AND UNPACKING
WARNING: Natural stone fireplaces are heavy and should not be lifted alone. If
necessary, seek assistance when moving any of the components.
Ensure that correct safety attire is worn.
Ensure that the packaging is the right way up before opening.
Never use a blade to remove packaging from components.
Check that the installation area is clear and free of debris.
Lay components onto carpet or other soft floor covering.
Care should be taken when lifting components that may be ‘nested’ within
the packaging. This usually applies to fireplace leg assemblies.
Ensure that all parts are present and are free from damage.
Do not dispose of packaging until the installation is complete.

FIREPLACE TYPES & PARTS
Fireplace Type A
Includes:
Hearth
Three or four-piece back panel
Left Leg
Right Leg
Header
Models: 600 Napoli, 800 Abruzo
Fireplace Type B
Includes:
Hearth
Three or four-piece back panel
Left Leg
Right Leg
Header
Shelf
Models: 500 Palermo, 500 Vicenza,
600 Verona
Fireplace Type C
Includes:
Hearth
Three or four-piece back panel
Footer
Left Leg
Right Leg
Header
Shelf
Models: 800 Messina

SECURING THE FIREPLACE
ADHESIVE
IMPORTANT: The correct type of adhesive must be used and applied in the correct
manner. Usage of proprietary cements, adhesives, grouts and bedding materials
must conform to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
In this instance, for joints between component/component and joints between
component and the surrounding structures, high strength, neutral coloured
limestone or tile cement should be used. Coloured adhesives such as Carlite
bonding should not be used as this will show through the material and cause
permanent staining.
Ensure that all components are cleaned and prepared for the adhesive as
per the manufacturer’s instructions.
When joining component to component apply a complete bed of cement,,
do not spot bed.
Do not bond to wallpapered or painted surfaces.
MECHANICAL/BRACKET FIXING
It is essential that the fireplace is installed using the supplied brackets and a
suitable adhesive. Do not rely on adhesive alone to secure this product to the wall.
With the exception of the hearth and back panel, all components feature a
rotating plate on the rear face. Before fitting the each component:
1. Locate the plate on the rear face and slacken the screw by turning anti-
clockwise until the plate is loose enough to be rotated. Then tighten the
screw when the bracket has been correctly orientated as per the diagram
below.
2. Offer up the component to the wall in its intended installation position and
mark the position of the bracket onto the wall.
3. Chase out the wall to accept the brackets so that they will be flush once
fastened –you may need to add some washers as spacers to accomplish
this.
4. Drill and plug the wall with appropriate fixings suitable for the wall type and
secure the component in place (using adhesive also as described above).
Make good any plasterwork to conceal the plates.

INSTALLATION
GAS FIRE INSTALLATION
There are 2 options of installation type.
Option 1 - When installing without a decorative fire frame, prior to fitting this natural
stone fireplace, the gas appliance associated with it must first be installed by a
fully qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. The gas appliance must be fully
sealed to the fireplace opening before fitting the limestone fireplace.
Option 2 - When installing with a decorative fire frame, the limestone back panel
must be fitted first and fully sealed to the fireplace opening. The gas appliance
must then seal against the back panel.
For more information on the installation of the gas appliance please refer to the
relevant installation documentation that came with the appliance.
When fitting the fireplace with a four piece back panel the gas appliance is raised
from the hearth level. It is essential that the gas appliance is installed and sealed
in the correct position of the wall in relation to the fireplace opening created by
the four-piece back panel and hearth. The diagram and table below indicates
the finished opening for each fireplace.
When fitting the fireplace with a three piece back panel the gas appliance should
be installed at hearth level.
Note that natural materials such as Portuguese limestone can have slight
variances in thickness. Please measure components to ensure that they
correspond to the measurements given above. If necessary make any relevant
adjustments.
MODEL
A
B
C
D
500
PALERMO
50
100
550
490
500
VICENZA
50
100
550
490
600
NAPOLI
55
110
590
444
600
VERONA
55
200
590
444
800
MESSINA
55
240
790
444
800
ABRUZZO
55
110
790
444
A
All dimensions in mm.

INSTALLATION
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
The following installation instructions apply to several different product types.
Please identify your fireplace type on page 3 before proceeding. It is recommend
to perform a mock-installation first to familiarise yourself with the process.
Note: the images used below are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from
actual products. Also, illustrations show the fitting of a four piece back panel,
however the same instructions apply when fitting a three piece back panel.
STEP 1 –FIREPLACE TYPE A, B & C
Bed the hearth ensuring that
it is central to the fire, level and
secure. Use a mix of washed sand and
white cement to avoid any unwanted
colour absorption through the hearth.
Alternatively, use a polythene membrane
to prevent this. Refer to building regulations
when fitting the hearth and back
panel.
STEP 2 –FIREPLACE TYPE A, B & C
Ensuring that the gas fire has been
installed in the correct position, fix
the three or four piece back panel
to the wall. Each piece should be
fitted around the fire using adhesive
only.

INSTALLATION
STEP 3 –FIREPLACE TYPE C
Using adhesive and mechanical
fixings, secure the footer in place,
ensuring a good bond between all
components.
STEP 4 –FIREPLACE TYPE A, B & C
Using adhesive and mechanical fixings, secure the left and right legs in place,
ensuring a good bond between all components.

INSTALLATION
STEP 5 –FIREPLACE TYPE A, B & C
Using adhesive and mechanical fixings, secure the header in place, ensuring a
good bond between all components. For fireplace type A, installation is now
complete.
STEP 6 –FIREPLACE TYPE B & C
Using adhesive and mechanical fixings, secure the shelf in place, ensuring a good
bond between all components. For fireplace types B & C, installation is now
complete.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARING OR YOUR FIREPLACE
These beautiful materials, naturally formed over millions of years, have very
individual features and characteristics encapsulated within them. From inside the
raging furnaces of a cooling world there are the flowing swirls & veins of the molten
rocks and from the crashing shores of oceans of long ago, there are the shells &
fossils nestled among the silt and shingle of ebbing tides.
Your fireplace should be protected from staining. In the event of an accident,
soak up any spillages immediately. Where staining has occurred, use a specialist
stone cleaning and resealing kit, following the instructions given by the
manufacturer.
Before cleaning, turn off the fire and allow to cool beforehand. Dust down
regularly with a soft, clean brush and occasionally wipe over with a damp cloth.

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