Valor 940 Instructions for use

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5122722/04
Model 940
Inset live fuel effect gas fire
Incorporating the VALOR CONTROL
Fitted with one of the following fascia.
Adorn, Dream, Icon or Visage
(GC No. 32-032-71)
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
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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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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0595211 THIS APPLIANCE
IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31).
THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM (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 is a member of SBGI and HHIC (Heating and Hot 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 operative in
accordance with this installer guide.
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FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 48 TO 60
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CONTENTS
Section Page
INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 47
OWNER GUIDE 48 - 60
1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 7
2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 8
2.1 General information. 8
2.2 Efficiency. 8
3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 9
3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 9
3.2 Ventilation requirements. 10
3.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD). 10
3.4 Fireguard requirements. 10
3.5 Room considerations. 10
3.6 Chimney preparation. 10
3.7 Fireplace preparation. 11
3.8 The hearth. 11
3.9 Fireplace clearances. 12
3.10 Installation options. 14
3.11 Flues. 16
3.12 Propane fires. 17
4. PACK CONTENTS 18
5. FIREPLACE CHECK 21
5.1 Soundness for appliance attachment. 21
5.2 Fireplace flue pull. 21
6. IGNITION CHECK 22
7. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION 22
8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 23
9. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 26
9.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 26
9.2 Method 2 - Cable retention and floor fixing. 26
9.3 Sealing floor front - All installations. 28
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CONTENTS (Continued)
Section Page
10. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 29
10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 29
10.2 Preliminary burner checks. 29
10.3 Inlet pressure check. 30
11. CERAMIC WALLS INSTALLATION 30
12. FASCIA AND CONTROL LINKAGE 31
13. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT 35
14. FIREFRONT / BOTTOM COVER INSTALLATION 35
15. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 36
15.1 Checking the control settings. 36
15.2 Check for spillage. 37
15.3 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. 38
16. FINAL REVIEW 39
17. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT 40
17.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 41
17.2 To remove the ignition microswitch. 41
17.3 To remove the gas shut-off microswitch. 41
17.4 To remove the fascia. 42
17.5 To replace the control slide unit. 42
17.6 To replace the slider control knob. 43
17.7 To remove the complete burner unit. 44
17.8 To remove the electronic ignition generator. 44
17.9 To remove the thermocouple interrupter block. 44
17.10 To remove the pilot unit. 45
17.11 To remove the shut-off tap. 45
17.12 To remove the gas flow rate controller. 46
17.13 To replace the burner. 47
17.14 To remove the main burner injector. 47
17.15 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. 47
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1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING
Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the
following guide to manual handling.
The lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below:
Model Heat Engine Firefront Combined Weight
Adorn 11.5 16.6 28.1
Visage 11.5 5.5 17.0
Icon 11.5 3.5 15.0
Dream 11.5 13.35 24.85
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 burner compartment walls 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. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY
2.1 General information.
*When converted using kit 0595211.
The appliance information label is located on a plate at the base of the fire. This can
be seen by lowering the bottom front cover of the fascia.
2.2 Efficiency.
The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 and
the result is as below :
Model Efficiency % (Gross)
940 58
940 when converted to LPG. 61
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) Propane (G31) *
Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar
Input - Max. (Gross) 6.85kW (23,400 Btu/h) 6.7kW (22,860 Btu/h)
Input - Min. (Gross) 2.7kW (9,410 Btu/h) 4.3kW (14,670 Btu/h)
Inlet Test Pressure (Cold) 20.0 ± 1.0mbar
(8.0 ± 0.4in w.g.)
37.0 ± 1.0 mbar
(14.85 ± 0.4in w.g.)
Gas Connection 8mm pipe 8mm pipe
Burner Injector Cat 82 - 074 Size 132
Pilot & Atmosphere
Sensing Device
Copreci Ref. O.D.S
21500/166
Copreci Ref. O.D.S
21500/166 Fitted with RBM
180 -02 injector
Ignition Electronic
(Battery 9V PP3)
Electronic
(Battery 9V PP3)
Aeration Factory set Non-adjustable

3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1 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 (Installation and Use) Regulations. Failure to install the appliance correctly
could lead to prosecution. GAS SAFE REGISTER 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 EN 1856 Part 1 - Chimneys - Requirements for metal chimneys.
BS 715 - Specification for metal flue boxes for gas-fired appliances not
exceeding 20kW.
BS EN 1858 - Chimneys - Components - Concrete flue blocks.
BS EN 1806 - Chimneys - Clay / ceramic flue blocks.
BS 5440 Part 1 - Installation of flues.
BS 5440 Part 2 - Installation and maintenance of flues and ventilation for gas
appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd
and 3rd family gases).
BS 6461 Part 1 - Masonry chimney & flues - Installation
BS 1251 - Fireplace components
BS 5871 Part 2 - Installation - Inset LFE gas fires
BS 6891 - Gas pipework installation
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.
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”
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Gas Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency
Natural Gas 0.901
LPG 0.921

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.
3.2 Ventilation requirements.
Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation
requirements of this appliance. In GB reference should be made to BS 5871 Part 2
and in IE reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas
Installations” which makes clear the conditions that must be met to demonstrate that
sufficient ventilation is available.
3.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD).
The appliance is fitted with an A.S.D (Atmosphere sensing device). If 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 a genuine manufacturers
replacement part should be fitted. The individual A.S.D components are not
replaceable.
3.4 Fireguard requirements.
A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young
children, the elderly, the infirm or pet animals.
3.5 Room considerations.
3.5.1 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower
or where steam is regularly present.
3.5.2 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. If the fan is likely to affect the appliance, the appliance must not be
installed unless the fan is permanently disconnected.
3.5.3 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.
3.6 Chimney preparation.
3.6.1 If 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.
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3.6.2 Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible,
they must be secured in the open position.
3.7 Fireplace preparation.
3.7.1 If the fireplace opening is an under floor draught type, it must be sealed to stop
any draughts.
3.7.2 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.
3.7.3 If the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with
combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed
from the area covered by the fascia. The cladding
must also not touch the fascia (See figure 1). We
suggest that the actual fascia is used as a template to
mark the area for combustible cladding removal and
that this area is increased by at least 2mm all round.
3.7.4 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.
3.8 The hearth.
The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth unless the
conditions of section 3.10.1.1 are met (N.B. conglomerate marble hearths are
considered as non-combustible). The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made
proprietary class “O”-150°C surround. 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 of carpets or rugs over it.
The surface of the hearth must be sufficiently flat to enable the bottom of the front
surround and the bottom front cover to be aligned horizontally. Any excessive
unevenness (uneven tiles, Cotswold stone, etc.) should be rectified.
The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets.
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Figure 1. Removal of
combustible cladding
(Shown with ‘Dream’ fascia)

3.9 Fireplace clearances.
3.9.1 Adorn model only
The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf
made from wood or other combustible materials is shown in figure 2.
Visage, Dream and icon models only.
The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf
made from wood or other combustible materials is shown in figure 3.
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Figure 2. Combustible shelf clearances for ADORN model only
ADORN MODEL ONLY
VISAGE, DREAM AND ICON MODELS ONLY
Figure 3. Combustible shelf clearances for VISAGE, DREAM and ICON models
only.

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3.9.2 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to a
corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which
projects beyond the front of the appliance is shown in figure 4.
A 10mm access clearance from a non-combustible surface is necessary at the left
side (See figure 4).
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Figure 4. Appliance dimensions and clearances
Key Description Model
Adorn Visage Icon Dream
AHeight (mm) 768 611 622 636
BWidth (mm) 545 529 631 518
CDepth into room (mm) 88 94 64 94
D
Minimum mandatory
clearance to combustible
surfaces projecting beyond
the front of appliance (mm).
100 108 65 100
E
Recommended clearance
to non-combustible
surfaces for access
purposes (mm).
10 10 65 50

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3.10 Installation options.
In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following
situations: -
3.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth.
To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 5 and complying
with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback
for a debris catchment
space. The required
fireplace and debris
catchment area are
shown in figure 6.
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Figure 5. Hearth and fireplace opening dimensions
Figure 6. Fireplace area.

3.10.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations
 It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.8.
Icon firefront
If when using the Icon firefront a hearth is not fitted, the fire must be installed so
that the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the finished
floor level is at least 100mm. Where there is no floor covering or carpet and the
floor is of a type that is likely to be covered in such a way in the future then the
distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the floor level should
be increased to at least 175mm.
 Adorn, Dream and Visage firefront
If when using the Adorn, Dream and Visage firefronts a reduced depth hearth is
fitted, the fire must be installed so that the distance from the base of the fireplace
opening in the wall to the finished floor level is at least 100 mm. It is
recommended that the reduced hearth has a depth from the fixing plane of the fire
of 100mm minimum. This is necessary to support the lower front casting. Where
there is no floor covering or carpet and the floor is of a type that is likely to be
covered in such a way in the future then the distance from the base of the
fireplace opening in the wall to the floor level should be increased to at least
175mm.
 To protect from the risk of burns and ignition of clothing a tactile separator shall
be used. The hearth detailed in section 3.8 meets the requirements for a tactile
separator. If this is not used then a 672mm long fender, kerb, horizontal bar, or
other barrier, being fixed not less than 50mm above floor level and positioned
300mm in front of the fixing plane of the fire will meet the requirement.
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3.10.2 Metal flue box and hearth.
The appliance can be installed to
a fireplace incorporating a metal
flue box complying with the
constructional requirements of
the current edition of BS 715 and
with a flue conforming to BS EN
1856 part 1. The dimensions of
the flue box must conform to
those shown in figure 7.
The top of the metal flue box
must be covered with a 100mm
layer of mineral wool or
equivalent insulation (See figure
7).
Important Note: Where the flue
box has a base sheet that is
single wall (i.e. a single metal
sheet) the flue box must be
mounted on a non-combustible
hearth. The hearth material must
be at least 12mm thick.
3.10.3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth.
To a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 with
dimensions as in figure 8. The current versions of BS1289 and BS EN 1858
recommend 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 a history of cracking 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.
3.11 Flues.
1. Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as follows: -
It should be noted that, as with many appliances, sharp bends or horizontal runs in
metal flues at the top of the system can be a cause of problems in these types of
installation.
 225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue.
 125mm or 175mm diameter lined brick or stone flue.
 200mm diameter factory made insulated flue manufactured to BS4543.
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Figure 7. Metal Flue box dimensions

 175mm diameter flue pipe. See
BS6461 Part 1 for suitable
materials.
 Single wall, twin wall or flexible
flue liner with a minimum diameter
of 125mm. The materials to be
used are stainless steel or
aluminium as specified in
BS EN 1856 Part 1. The liner must
be sealed to the surrounding area
above the fireplace opening and to
the top of the chimney. An
approved terminal must be fitted.
 A properly constructed precast
concrete or clay flue system
conforming to BS1289 or BS EN
1858. This system is only suitable
if the conditions stated in section
3.10.3 are met.
2. The flue must conform to BS
5440: Part 1 in design and
installation.
The flue, measured from the
bottom of the fireplace opening to
the bottom of the terminal, shall be
not less than 3m in actual vertical
height. When calculated in
accordance with BS 5440: Part 1
Annex A, the minimum equivalent
height of the flue shall be 2.0m of
125mm dia. flue pipe.
3. The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application.
4. Proprietary terminals must comply with BS 715 or BS 1289. Any terminal or
termination must be positioned in accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 to ensure that the
products of combustion can be safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere. Where
the appliance is connected to an unlined brick chimney it is generally unnecessary for
the chimney pot to be replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a
diameter smaller than 170mm.
3.12 Propane fires.
Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a room that is built entirely below
ground level (See BS 5871 Part 2).
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Figure 8. Precast or clay flue block system

4. PACK CONTENTS
Carefully remove all the contents. Take special care in handling the ceramic pieces.
Take care not to bend or distort the slide control linkage when handling the fascia.
Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition.
The items required for this appliance are packed in sections.
Section 1 - Fire unit contains:
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1 Burner and convection box unit (On Dream models a slider control is fitted to the
convector box).
1 Inlet ‘T’ connector including pressure test point, nut and olive for 8mm inlet pipe.
2 Small “U” seals (For convection box side flanges).
1 Strip of floor sealing tape.
6 Fibre / wooden plugs (Four for eyebolts / screws and two for floor fixing).
4 Woodscrews.
2 Fire retaining cables.
2 Cable clamps.
4 Eyebolts.
1 Rubber grommet.
1 Flue restrictor.
1 Rear ceramic wall support bracket.
1 Slider control knob (Dream only).
2 M4 x 7mm screws (black) (For Dream slider control knob securing).
2 No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For rear ceramic wall support bracket).
3 No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For flue restrictor).
3 No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For outlet baffle / heatshield).
4 No.8 x 3/8” Screws (For fitting the hood on the Dream).
1 Knurled shouldered screw (For control linkage fixing).
2 M4 x 30mm machine screws (For Adorn fascia securing).
2 M4 x 25mm machine screws (For Dream fascia securing).
2 M4 x 10mm screws (black) (For Visage fascia bracket securing).
2 Washers (For Adorn and Dream fascia securing)
2 Surround securing brackets on Visage.
1 Slider control label.
1 PP3 Battery.
1 Smoke match tube.
1 Length of self adhesive foam seal.
1 Literature pack.
1 Ceramic fuel effect pack including a fuel effect (Not shown), a ceramic back wall
and a pair of ceramic side walls.
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Figure 9. Pack contents

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Section 2 - Visage fascia pack contains:
1 Fascia with sliding control.
1 Fire front casting.
1 Outlet baffle.
1 Burner tray trim
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Section 2 - Adorn fascia pack contains:
1 Fascia with sliding control.
1 Bottom front cover casting.
1 Outlet baffle.
Figure 9. Pack contents continued