Valor 953 Instructions for use

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Model 953
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
INCORPORATING T E
VALOR FIRES CONTROL
Fitted with one of the following fascia.
Alpha, Decadent, Dream,
Elegant, Eternal, Masquerade,
Excelsior or Obsession
(GC No. 32-032-72)
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with owner
We trust that this guide gives
sufficient details to enable this
appliance to be installed, operated
and maintained satisfactorily.
owever, if further information is
required, our
Valor Technical Helpline will be
pleased to help.
Telephone [phone] (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
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THIS APPLIA CE IS FOR USE WITH ATURAL GAS (G20).
WHE CO VERTED USI G CO VERSIO KIT O. 0595221 THIS
APPLIA CE IS FOR USE WITH PROPA E GAS (G31).
THIS APPLIA CE IS SUITABLE O LY FOR I STALLATIO I THE U ITED
KI GDOM (GB) A D THE REPUBLIC OF IRELA D (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 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 fires 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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CO TE TS
Section Heading Page
I STALLER GUIDE 4 - 41
OW ER GUIDE 42 - 55
1. SAFETY A D U PACKI G 7
2. APPLIA CE DATA A D EFFICIE CY 8
3. GE ERAL I STALLATIO REQUIREME TS 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
3.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth. 14
3.10.1.1 ‘ ole-in-the-wall’ Installations. 14
3.10.2 Metal flue box and hearth. 15
3.10.3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. 16
3.11 Flues. 17
3.12 Propane gas fires. 17
4. PACK CO TE TS 18
5. FIREPLACE CHECK 21
5.1 Soundness for appliance attachment. 21
5.2 Fireplace flue pull. 21
6. IG ITIO CHECK 22
7. GAS SUPPLY CO ECTIO 22
8. PREPARI G APPLIA CE FOR I STALLATIO 23
8.1 Appliance preparation. 23
8.2 Fitting the foam seal. 23
8.3 The flue restrictor. 24
9. CO VECTIO BOX I STALLATIO 24
9.1 Method 1- Front fixing to fireplace surround. 24
9.2 Method 2 - Cable retention. 25
9.3 Floor sealing. 26
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CO TE TS (Continued)
Section Heading Page
10. BUR ER I STALLATIO 27
10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 27
10.2 Preliminary burner checks. 27
10.2.1 Lighting the burner. 27
10.2.2 Operating the burner. 27
10.3 Inlet pressure check. 28
10.4 Fitting the burner tray trim. 28
11. FITTI G THE FASCIA 28
12. FITTI G THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT 29
13. FIREFRO T CASTI G I STALLATIO 30
13.1 Fitting the Alpha, Eternal, Elegant and Obsession firefront casting. 30
13.2 Fitting the Dream, Masquerade and Excelsior firefront casting. 30
13.3 Fitting the Decadent firefront casting. 30
14. FULL OPERATI G CHECKS 31
14.1 Recheck the control settings. 31
14.2 Lighting the burner. 31
14.3 Operating the burner. 31
15. SPILLAGE A D FLAME SUPERVISIO CHECKS 32
15.1 Check for spillage. 32
15.2 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. 32
16. FI AL REVIEW 34
17. SERVICI G & PARTS REPLACEME T 35
17.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 36
17.2 To remove the ignition microswitch. 36
17.3 To remove the gas shut-off microswitch. 36
17.4 To remove the fascia. 37
17.5 To replace the control slide button. 37
17.6 To remove the burner unit. 38
17.7 To remove the electronic ignition generator. 38
17.8 To remove the thermocouple interrupter block. 38
17.9 To remove the pilot unit. 39
17.10 To remove the shut-off tap. 39
17.11 To remove the gas flow rate controller. 40
17.12 To replace the burner. 40
17.13 To remove the main burner injector. 41
17.14 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. 41
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1. SAFETY A D U PACKI G
Installer
Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the
following guide to manual handling.
-The approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below:
Model eat Engine Firefront Combined Weight
Alpha 7.9 2.10 10.00
Dream 7.9 13.35 21.25
Masquerade 7.9 13.35 21.25
Excelsior 7.9 13.35 21.25
Elegant 7.9 2.10 10.00
Eternal 7.9 3.45 11.35
Decadent 7.9 4.00 11.90
Obsession 7.9 3.25 11.15
-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 licensed to accept such waste. Protective
clothing is not required when handling these articles, but we 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. APPLIA CE DATA A D EFFICIE CY
2.1 General information.
*When converted using kit 0595221.
The appliance information label is located on a plate at the base of the fire. This can
be seen by removing 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)
953 55
953 when converted to LPG. 58
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 atural (G20) Propane (G31) *
Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar
Input - Max. (Gross) 6.0kW (20,500Btu/h) 6.1kW (20,800Btu/h)
Input - Min. (Gross) 2.7kW (9,212Btu/h) 4.3kW (14,670Btu/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 - 069 Size 128
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. GE ERAL I STALLATIO REQUIREME TS
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 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 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 EN 1856 Part 1 - Chimneys - Requirements for metal chimneys.
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.
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Gas Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency
Natural Gas 0.901
LPG 0.921

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 manufacturer’s
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 and 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.
3.6.2 Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible,
they must be secured in the open position.
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