Valor Dream Fireslid 9500433 Assembly instructions

Dream Fireslide
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
WITH EITHER
Brass Front
(MODEL 9500433)
Chrome Front
(MODEL 9500434)
Black Front
(MODEL 9500435)
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING VALOR CONVERSION KIT No.591159 THIS
APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31)
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (GB) AND
THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE) ONLY
We trust that these instructions give sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed and maintained satisfactorily. However if
further information is required, our Valor advice line will be pleased to help.
Ring 0345 626 341 (local call rates apply).
INSTALLER GUIDE
INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with the owner
600B610/01
July 2000
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Safety First.
Valor fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards and Safety
Marks.
Quality and Excellence.
At the heart of every Valor fire.
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 the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high standards of
safety, quality and performance.
Careful Installation
Valor is a Corgi registered company. All our gas fires must be
installed by a competent Corgi Registered Installer in accordance
with our Installer Guide and should not be fitted directly on to a
carpet or floor of combustible material.
Valor Heating, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from
those given in this publication
© Valor Heating
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication.
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INSTALLER SECTION.........................................................................................................................4
APPLIANCE DATA ..........................................................................................................................4
GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................4
PRELIMINARY CHECKS....................................................................................................................6
Unpacking......................................................................................................................................6
Check Ignition Spark......................................................................................................................6
Check The Fireplace........................................................................................................................7
Fireplace Flue Pull............................................................................................................................7
PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION....................................................................................7
Gas Supply Connection...................................................................................................................7
Appliance Preparation....................................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION TO FIREPLACE.....................................................................................................8
BURNER & FASCIA INSTALLATION......................................................................................................9
Preliminary burner checks.............................................................................................................10
Reference Pressure Check...............................................................................................................10
Burner Trim Fitting...........................................................................................................................11
Fascia Fitting................................................................................................................................11
CERAMIC COALS INSTALLATION........................................................................................................11
FULL OPERATING CHECKS................................................................................................................12
Check the Fireslide control..........................................................................................................12
Check For Spillage...............................................................................................................................13
FINAL REVIEW...................................................................................................................................14
SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT.................................................................................................14
To remove the ignition microswitch......................................................................................................15
To remove the gas shut-off microswitch...............................................................................................15
To replace the control slide knob..........................................................................................................16
To remove the burner unit...................................................................................................................16
To remove the electronic ignition generator..........................................................................................16
To remove the thermocouple interrupter block...................................................................................17
To remove the pilot unit......................................................................................................................17
To remove the shut-off tap..................................................................................................................18
To remove the gas flow rate controller...............................................................................................18
To remove the main burner injector....................................................................................................19
To replace burner plaques...................................................................................................................19
To remove the appliance from the fireplace.......................................................................................19
SHORT LIST OF SPARES.....................................................................................................20
LIST OF CONTENTS
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This product uses fuel effect pieces containing
Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which
are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive
exposure to these materials may cause
temporary irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory
tract. Consequently, it makes sense 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. This is not
classified as “hazardous waste” and may be
disposed of at a tipping site licensed for the
disposal of industrial 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.
The appliance data label is on a tie below the
burner and is visible when the bottom
front cover is removed.
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)
Burner Test Pressure (Cold) 17.3±0.75mbar 35.1±0.75mbar
(7.0±0.3in w.g.) (14.1±0.3in w.g.)
Gas Connection 8mm pipe 8mm pipe
Burner Injector Bray Cat. 31 Size 440 Bray Cat. 18 Size 190
Pilot & Atmosphere
Sensing Device SIT Ref. OP9030 SIT Ref. OPLPG9222
Ignition Electronic (Battery 9V PP3) Electronic (Battery 9V PP3)
Aeration Non-adjustable Non-adjustable
*When converted using kit 591159
2.1 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. The Council for the
Registration of Gas Installers (CORGI)
requires its 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.The
current edition of the Building Regulations
issued by the Department of the
Environment and the Welsh Office or the
Building Standards (Scotland)
(Consolidation) Regulations issued by the
Scottish Development Department.All
relevant codes of practice.The relevant parts
of the current editions of the following
British Standards:-
BS 715
BS 1251
BS 1289 Part 1
BS 1289 Part 2
BS 4543 Part 2
BS 5440 Part 1
BS 5440 Part 2
BS 5871 Part 2
BS 5872 Part 3
BS 6461 Part 1
BS 6891
In the republic of Ireland the installation
must also conform to the relevant parts of:
The current edition of IS 813
b) All relevant national and local rules in
force.
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1.APPLIANCE DATA
INSTALLER GUIDE
2. GENERAL INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
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2.2 If the appliance is intended to be installed to
a chimney which 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.
2.3 The minimum effective height of the flue
must be 3m.
2.4. Any chimney dampers or restrictors should
be removed. If removal is not possible
they must be fixed in the open position.
2.5 In the United Kingdom (GB) no special
ventilation bricks or vents are required in
the room for this appliance.
In the Republic of Ireland (IE), permanent
ventilation must comply with the
regulations currently in force.
2.6. 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.
2.7. The minimum allowable distance to a corner
wall or other combustible projection from
the outside edge of the front surround at
either side is 100mm.
2.8. The minimum clearance from the top surface
of the hearth 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 = 750mm
•For a shelf deeper than 150mm
750mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth
over 150mm.
2.9. The appliance must not be installed in any
room, which contains a bath, or shower or
where steam is regularly present.
2.10 In the United Kingdom, as supplied, this
appliance can be installed in the following
situations: -
2.10.1 A masonry chimney with a minimum
diameter of 175mm free from obstruction.
Note the flat surface area requirement
(Figure 1). A masonry chimney having a
correctly installed flue liner to BS715 and
with a minimum flue diameter of 125mm is
also acceptable. Chair brick removal may
not be required providing at least 50mm
clearance is available from the flue outlet to
any fireplace component. This appliance is
designed to cater for low lintel installations
(minimum height 505mm) provided that a
minimum distance of 45mm is maintained
between the lintel and the front face of the
fireplace - i.e the fire surround has a
minimum rebate of 45mm.
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figure 1 Masonry fireplace
figure 2 Metal flue box
figure 3 Hearth minimum dimensions
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2.10.2 A twin wall metal flue system
conforming to BS715, the flue
Diameter being a minimum of 125mm
(See figure 2) with a minimum internal
depth of 250mm. Incombustible
mineral wool insulation of not less than
50mm thickness must be applied to the
top surface of the system firebox and
must stand on a non-combustible base
of 25mm thickness.
2.11 The appliance must be mounted behind
a non-combustible hearth with minimum
dimensions as figure 3. (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 appliance must not stand on
combustible materials or carpets.
The appliance must not be fitted
directly against a combustible wall.
If the appliance is to be fitted against a
wall with combustible cladding, the
cladding must be removed from the area
covered by the appliance outer
surround. We suggest that the actual
surround is used as a template to mark
the area for combustible cladding
removal.
2.12. The flue must not be used for any other
appliance or application.
2.13. If the fireplace opening is of underfloor
draught type, it must be sealed to stop
any draughts.
2.14 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.
2.15 Propane gas appliances must not be
installed in a room, which is built entirely
below ground level (see BS 5871 Part 2).
3.1 Unpacking
Carefully remove the contents. Take
special care in handling the ceramic
coals. Take care not to bend or distort the
slide control linkage when handling the
burner and convection box unit.
Check that all the listed parts are present
and in good condition.
3.2. Check Ignition Spark
Before attempting to install, it is worth
checking that the electronic ignition
system performs satisfactorily.
3.2.1 Fit the battery to the ignition block located
below the burner tray at the left side (see
figure 4). The positive terminal (+) is to
the right as you insert.
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3. PRELIMINARY CHECKS
figure 4 Battery fitting
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3.2.2 Depress the slider as far as it will go.
This should close the ignition circuit.
Sparks should be seen tracking from the
electrode pin to the thermocouple tip
(see figure 5). If there are no sparks
make the following checks.
a) Check condition of battery and that it
is correctly fitted.
b) Check spark gap between electrode
wire and thermocouple tip (see figure 6).
c) If a & b are satisfactory, check the
ignition circuit and components - see the
servicing section in this manual.
3.3. Check The Fireplace
The fireplace must comply with all the
requirements of section 2.
The fireplace floor should be reasonably
flat to ensure that the convection box can
be installed without it rocking and so that
a good seal can be made at the bottom
front of the box. 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. If the appliance is to
be fitted against a wall with combustible
cladding, the cladding must be removed
from the area covered by the outer
surround. We suggest that the actual
surround is used as a template to mark
the area for combustible cladding
removal.
3.4. Fireplace Flue Pull
After preparing the fireplace, carry out
the flue flow test as detailed in BS5440:
Part 1. Note - A 13 gramme smoke pellet
will generate the required volume of
smoke, anything smaller may give a false
pass result. Observe the smoke. If there
is a definite flow into the opening
continue with the installation. If there is
not a definite flow, preheat the chimney
for ten minutes and recheck. If there is
still no definite flow, the chimney may
need attention. Do not fit the appliance.
Seek expert advice.
4.1. Gas Supply Connection
8mm Bundy or semi-rigid tubing must be
used to connect the appliance to the gas
supply. Centre the appliance in the
fireplace opening taking care not to
scratch or damage the hearth. If a
concealed gas pipe fixing is to be used,
offer the gas pipe through the
appropriate grommet. A nut and olive are
provided for an 8mm pipe inlet
connection to the elbow at the bottom
front of the appliance. The elbow can be
rotated to allow a connection from
any direction. The elbow includes a valve
for isolating the gas supply.
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figure 5 Slider control
figure 6 Pilot ignition system
4.PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR
INSTALLATION
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4.2. Appliance Preperation
4.2.1 Disconnect the control linkage from the
burner unit by removing the shouldered
screw which joins the control linking bar
to the control pivot unit (see figure 7).
4.2.2 Detach the burner unit from the
convection box by removing two screws
(see figure 8). Lift the burner unit clear.
4.2.3 Fit the coal rear support to the burner by
inserting the support through the slot
in the burner tray from the underside.
Align the fixing holes and fasten with the
two tapping screws supplied in the
direction of the arrows in figure 9.
4.2.4 Self-adhesive foam seals are supplied for
attaching to the rear of the firebox frame
on all three faces. Make sure that all joints
are butted together to prevent air gaps.
5.1 Cables and eyebolts are supplied for the
retention of the appliance. Ensure that
the interior of the fireplace is sufficiently
sound to take the eyebolts and wall plugs.
If the fixing areas have deteriorated due to
prolonged use, they should be made
sound with a suitable cement.
5.2 Drill two holes in the rear wall of the
fireplace for the eyebolt plugs. The holes
should be drilled in the positions shown
in figure 10 using a no.12 masonry drill.
The holes should be equidistant each side
of the centre line of the fireplace to ensure
that the appliance finishes centrally in the
opening when tension is applied to the
cables.
5.3 Insert a fibre plug into each hole. Use the
rawlplugs supplied with this appliance -
Never use plastic plugs instead of the
fibre plugs supplied.
Screw the eyebolts
into the plugs. Make sure that the bolts
are secure.
5.4 Place the convection box unit close to the
fireplace but allow sufficient access into
the fireplace opening so that the cables
can be threaded through the eyebolts and
returned through the back of the
convection box. If a concealed connection
is being used, insert the convection box
into the fireplace feeding the supply pipe
through a suitable gas inlet point.
5.5 The convection box has two holes at each
end of the debris deflector. Insert one
end of each cable (one cable each side)
from the back through the lower of the
two holes and return the end through the
upper of the holes (see figure 10). Give
the cables a pull so that they grip against
the debris deflector flanges.
5.6 Thread the cables through the eyebolts in
the rear wall. Return the cables through
the holes near the bottom of the
convection box back panel and through
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figure 7 Control linkage
figure 8 Burner attatchment points
figure 9 Coal rear support fitting
5.INSTALLATION TO FIREPLACE
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the “V” shaped brackets near the bottom
front sides of the convection box (see
figure 10).
5.7 Place the convection box fully back into
the fireplace opening so that it is sealed
against the fireplace front surround.
5.8 Fit a cable retainer over the bottom end of
each cable (see figure 10).
5.9 Pull each cable taut. Push the cable
retainers hard up against the “V”
brackets.
Tighten the screws in the retainers so that
they clamp the cables in position. Apply
tension to the cables by turning the
hexagonal adjusters by hand
(see figure 10).
5.10 Inspect the installation of the convection
box against the fireplace surround. If the
convection box is aligned squarely and
the sealing is satisfactory, fully tighten the
cable retainers.
5.11 If the convection box is not correctly
aligned, release the tension on the cables
by slackening the screws and turning the
hexagonal adjusters fully anticlockwise.
The convection box should then
automatically realign itself. Pull each cable
taut again and push the cable retainers
back against the “V” brackets. Again,
tighten the screws in the retainers and
apply tension to the cables by turning the
hexagonal adjusters clockwise as far as
possible.
5.12 Store the free length of the cables in
convection box. This will allow easy
removal and refitting of the appliance
during subsequent service calls.
5.13 Using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal
the bottom of the convection box to the
fireplace and hearth floor (see figure 11).
Make sure that the whole length of the
front edge of the convection box is fully
sealed.
6.1 Refit the burner unit to the convection box
with two screws. Make sure that the
tab at the right side of the battery box is
in front of the “L” shaped bracket which
projects up from the fire case base.
See figure 11A.
6.2 Reconnect the slider control linkage firmly
to the burner control pivot with the
shouldered screw using a screwdriver
(Not finger tight only).
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6.BURNER & FASCIA
INSTALLATION
figure 10 Cable retention arrangement
figure 11Floor sealing
figure 11A Burner fitting
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6.3 Connect the supply line to the appliance.
If connection is from the left side make
sure that the pipe is formed to allow the
battery to be removed and replaced by
the owner
. If a side connection passing in
front of the convection box is required,
keep the supply pipe close to the face of
the convection box. The front surround
unit has a small cut-out at the bottom of
each side suitable for 8mm pipe to pass
through. Check by placing the front
surround in position.
6.4 Pressure check the installation pipework
for gas soundness. In the United
Kingdom check in accordance with the
current edition of BS6891. In the Republic
of Ireland check in accordance with the
rules in force.
6.5 Preliminary burner checks
Some burner operations can be checked
at this stage. Checking now will mean that
less disassembly will be required if any
problems are found. A full check should
still be made, however, after final
installation.
6.5.1 If closed, open the isolating valve at the
inlet elbow.
6.5.2 Depress the slider knob as far as it will go
and hold in this position (see section
3.2.2 and figure 5). This should close the
ignition circuit and (now that the gas is
connected) simultaneously open the gas
tap allowing the gas to flow to the pilot.
Wait a few seconds while the air is
purged. The electronically generated
sparks should light the pilot. The pilot
should then light the main burner at its
low setting. There may be a delay of up to
four seconds between the pilot lighting
and ignition of the gas at the
main burner. This is normal and is due to
the time required to fill the main burner
compartment with sufficient gas for
ignition.
6.5.3 When the burner is operating properly,
gradually slide the control knob upwards.
The burner flames should gradually
increase until the knob is nearly at its
highest position. You should feel some
resistance when the slide button reaches
the maximum burner flame position.
Sliding further upwards until the knob
comes to a stop should then turn the
burner and pilot off. When the above
checks have been completed close the
isolating valve on the inlet elbow.
6.6 Reference Pressure Check
The appliance is pre-set to give the
correct heat input at the inlet pressure
shown in section 1 of this manual. No
adjustment is necessary. Check the burner
pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the
test point. The test point is on the pipe
situated below the bottom right corner of
the burner unit (See figure 12). Check the
pressure with the
appliance alight and set at maximum
output. After checking, turn off the
appliance. Remove the pressure gauge
and replace the test point sealing screw.
Relight the appliance. Turn to the
maximum output position and test around
the sealing screw for gas soundness with
a suitable leak detection fluid.
6.7 If all the above checks are satisfactory,
continue with the installation. If not, check
the control and ignition circuitry and
components as described in the servicing
section of this manual.
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figure 12 Pressure test point
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6.8 Burner Trim Fitting
Position the burner trim over the front
flanges of the burner tray and firmly push
it down as far as it will go. See figure 13.
6.9 Fascia Fitting
Locate the four fascia tabs fully over the
slotted brackets on the convection box
front face. See figure 14.
7.1 Place the front base coal in the burner
compartment so that it rests on the
ledges at the sides and front. Pull
the coal forward so that it is immediately
behind the front rim of the burner
compartment. See figure 15.
7.2 Place the rear base coal in the burner
compartment behind the front coal. It
should rest on the ledge at the back of the
burner compartment. The projections at
the sides of the rear coal should touch the
front coal. See figure 16.
7.3 Place one of the loose coals from the bag
in the centre of the front base coal. Make
sure that it bridges the space between the
front and rear base coals. See figure 17.
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7.CERAMIC COALS
INSTALLATION
figure 13 Burner trim fitting
figure 14 Fascia location
figure 15 Front base coal
figure 17 First loose coal
figure 16 Rear base coal
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7.4 Place two coals each side of the centre
loose coal. Make sure that they bridge the
space between the front and rear base
coals. See figure 18.
7.5 Place a loose coal behind the central coal
in the front row central and resting on the
two peaks of the rear base coal. See
figure 19.
7.6 Place two coals each side of the centre
loose coal and immediately behind the
front row of coals. See figure 20.
7.7 Place two of the remaining coals each
side of the central peak at the rear of the
base coal and immediately behind the
second row of coals. See figure 21.
8.1 Check the control
The control position markings on the front
surround are shown in figure 22.
When first turned on from cold, the
flames will appear predominantly blue.
Please note that, when operating the fire
for the first time, some vapours may be
given off which could set off smoke
alarms in the vicinity. These vapours are
quite normal with new appliances. They
are totally harmless and will disappear
after a few hours use.
8.1.1 Make sure the slider button is at the off
position (at topmost position marked “O”
on the fascia).
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figure 18
figure 21
figure 22 control
figure 19
figure 20
8.FULL OPERATING CHECKS
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8.1.2 Open the isolating valve on the inlet elbow.
8.1.3 Slide the button to the bottom (ignition)
position marked ?. Retain in this position
to ignite the pilot. The burner should
ignite at its lowest setting within 4
seconds of the pilot igniting. Keep at this
position for a further 10 seconds to allow
the pilot flame to stabilise.
8.1.4 Release the button. The button should
automatically spring up to the low heat
position. If the flames go out at this stage
or when checking the rest of the setting
positions, try the full lighting sequence
again. If the flames fail after two attempts,
investigate the pilot unit.
8.1.5 Gradually slide the button up to increase
the burner setting. The burner should be
at its maximum setting at the high heat
position shown in figure 22. You should
feel a check to the button movement at
this position.
8.1.6 Slide the control button up past the high
heat position to the off (“O”) position at
the top of the slide slot. Both pilot and
main burner should go out.
While cooling the coals may make some
crackling noises. This is quite normal.
8.2 Check For Spillage
A spillage check must be made before
leaving the installed appliance with the
customer.
Make this check with the appliance fully
installed with the ceramics and fascia
casting in position.
8.2.1 Close all doors and windows in the room
containing the appliance.
8.2.2 Light the appliance and set the slide
control to the maximum burning position.
8.2.3 Leave the appliance on for five minutes.
8.2.4 Fit a smoke match into a tube, light it and
insert it into the appliance canopy at the
position shown in Fig.23.
8.2.5 The installation is satisfactory if the
smoke is drawn into the appliance. If the
smoke is not drawn into the appliance,
leave the appliance alight at the maximum
setting for a further ten minutes and then
repeat the test. If smoke is still not drawn
into the appliance, inspect the sealing to
the fireplace surround. If smoke is still not
drawn into the appliance,
disconnect the
appliance and seek expert advice.
8.2.6 If the above test is satisfactory, open all
internal connecting doors, hatches,
etc., in the room. Keep all doors and
windows that open to the outside of the
building closed. Recheck for spillage as
above. If an extractor fan is installed in
the same room as the appliance or a
connecting room, check that spillage does
not occur with the fan operating and all
doors and other openings between the fan
and the appliance open.
8.2.7 If the smoke is drawn into the appliance,
continue with the installation. If the
test is not satisfactory, disconnect the
appliance and advise the customer of
the cause of failure.
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figure 23 Spillage check
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9.1 Place the fire front castings in position.
9.2 Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off
any marks incurred during installation.
9.3 Hand this guide and the owner’s guide to
the customer.
9.4 Advise the customer how to operate the
appliance. Point out that lighting
instruction details are on the metal plate
attached at the bottom of the appliance
(Leave the plate visible in front of the
bottom front cover as a reminder.
9.5 Explain to the customer that the appliance
has a flame failure & spillage monitoring
system. Point out the explanation of this
system shown in the owner’s guide under
“Operating the fire”. Advise that if the fire
goes out for any reason, wait at least
three minutes before relighting.
Stress that if the monitoring system
repeatedly shuts off the fire, the appliance
should be switched off and a specialist
should be consulted.
9.6 Advise the customer that they should read
their Owner’s guide before operating the
fire and always follow the advice in the
section headed “Cleaning”.
9.7 Stress that no extra coals must be added
over and above those supplied with the
appliance and that any replacements
must only be the authorised spares.
Warn that ignoring this advice could
cause incomplete clearance of the
products of combustion with consequent
health hazards.
9.8 Advise the customer that the appliance
will operate to its maximum potential if
the flue is primed during the first 20 - 30
minutes of use. To do this, simply slide
the control to its highest setting. This will
also burn off any carbon deposits that
may have formed during previous use.
If using the appliance for long periods it is
beneficial to change between settings.
This will also help to remove any carbon
deposits that may form during use.
This is explained in the Owner’s manual
under the section ‘Operating the Fire’.
Point this out to the customer before
leaving.
9.9 Recommend that the appliance should be
serviced and the chimney inspected by a
competent person (In the UK a CORGI
registered person) at least annually.
If the appliance is in premises in the
United Kingdom occupied by a tenant,
point out that by law a landlord must have
any gas appliance, flue and pipework
which is situated in a tenant’s premises
checked for safety at least every 12
months.
• Always turn off the gas supply before
commencing any servicing (The inlet
elbow for this appliance incorporates an
isolating valve).
• This product uses fuel effect pieces,
containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres
(RCF),
which are man-made vitreous silicate
fibres. Excessive exposure to these
materials may cause temporary
irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory
tract. Consequently, it makes sense 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,
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10.SERVICING & PARTS
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clearly labelled as RCF waste. This is
not classified as “hazardous waste” and
may be disposed of at a tipping site
licensed for the disposal of industrial
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.
• Check that the appliance is clean and that
soot or debris is not blocking the gaps
between the coals causing an imperfect
flame.
• Check that soot or debris is not impairing
the electrode spark or pilot burner.
• Check that soot or debris is not blocking
any of the slots in the main burner.
(Installer - Note that the small round
holes towards the rear of the burner
plaques are not gas burner ports. They
are simply a consequence of the plaque
manufacturing process)
• After servicing, make sure that the
ceramic coals are replaced correctly as
described in the installation instructions.
•
Always test for gas soundness and
spillage after servicing the appliance.
10.1 To remove the ignition microswitch
(Figures 24 & 25) The ignition
microswitch is stamped V4NT9C4YC
10.1.1 Remove the “ash pan” casting and bottom
front casting.
10.1.2 Detach the microswitch cover by
removing one screw and pulling clear of
the location lug (see figure 24).
10.1.3 Disconnect the leads from the ignition
microswitch (The lower of the two
microswitches - See figure 25).
10.1.4 Detach the microswitch and insulation
pad by removing two screws.
10.1.5 Replace in the reverse order. Check that
the microswitch operates correctly by
fully closing it and observing that there
are sparks at the pilot electrode.
10.2 To remove the gas shut-off microswitch
(Figures 24, 25 & 26)
The gas shut-off microswitch is stamped
V4NT9C2YCGPX or V4NT9C2YCAUX.
10.2.1 Remove the “ash pan” casting and bottom
front casting.
10.2.2 Detach the microswitch cover by
removing one screw and pulling clear of
the location lug (see figure 24).
10.2.3 Loosen the thermocouple nut to free the
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figure 24 Microswitch cover removal
figure 25 Microswitches
figure 26 Thermocouple interrupter block
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microswitch leads and pull the leads
clear of the thermocouple interrupter
block (see figure 26).
10.2.4 Detach the bridging bracket, microswitch
assembly and insulation pad by
removing two screws (see figure 25).
10.2.5 Replace in the reverse order. When
refitting the leads to the interrupter block,
make sure that they are secured firmly to
give a good electrical contact.
10.3 To replace the control slide knob
10.3.1 Remove the front fascia casting by lifting
up and forward free from the case
location brackets.
10.3.2 Detach the slider knob from the slider bar.
See figure 27.
10.3.3 Refit in the reverse order.
10.4 To remove the burner unit
10.4.1 Remove the “ash pan” casting and bottom
front casting.
10.4.2 Remove the loose coals, the front base
coal, rear base coal and front burner trim.
10.4.3 Disconnect the control linkage by
removing the knurled screw which
connects the control linking bar to the
control pivot unit (see figure 28).
10.4.4 Support the inlet isolating elbow to avoid
straining the pipework and disconnect the
appliance from the elbow.
10.4.5 Detach the burner unit from the
convection box by removing two screws
(see figure 29). Lift the burner unit clear.
10.4.6 Refit in the reverse order. Make sure that
the tab at the right side of the
battery box is in front of the “L” shaped
bracket which projects up from the fire
case base. See figure 29.
10.5 To remove the electronic ignition
generator
10.5.1 Remove the burner unit- See section 10.4
10.5.2 Remove the battery.
10.5.4 Remove the two leads to the switch and
remove the spark lead, marking them
if necessary to ensure that they are
replaced on to the correct terminals.
10.5.5 Remove the two fixing screws that attach
the generator unit to the bracket. The
igniter generator can now be exchanged.
10.5.6 Refit in the reverse order. When refitting
the burner unit, make sure that the tab
at the right side of the battery box is in
front of the “L” shaped bracket which
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figure 27 Slider knob attatchment
figure 28 Control linkage
figure 29 Burner fitting
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projects up from the fire case base. See
figure 29.
10.6 To remove the thermocouple interrupter
block (See figure 30)
10.6.1 Remove the “ash pan” casting and
bottom front casting.
10.6.2 Detach the thermocouple from the
interrupter block by unscrewing the
thermocouple nut.
10.6.3 Detach the two microswitch leads from
the interrupter block.
10.6.4 Remove the interrupter block by
unscrewing from the gas shut-off tap.
10.6.5 Refit in the reverse order. If the
microswitch leads cannot be easily
attached to the interrupter block when it
is fully tightened to the gas shut-off tap,
slacken it and rotate to allow the leads to
be fitted. Retighten making sure that the
leads remain in place in the interrupter
block. Fit and tighten the thermocouple
nut making sure that the leads are
secured in the interrupter block to give a
good electrical contact.
10.7 To remove the pilot unit
10.7.1 Remove the burner unit- See section 10.4
10.7.2 Detach the pilot pipe from the gas shut-
off tap.
10.7.3 Detach the thermocouple from the
interrupter block by unscrewing the
thermocouple nut.
10.7.4 Detach the electrode lead from the
underside of the electrode tab.
10.7.5 Remove the first screw securing the dust
cage to the pilot unit & burner.
Carefully remove the dust cage and place
aside. See figure 31.
10.7.6 Remove the second screw securing the
pilot unit to the burner. Remove the
pilot unit and place it aside. See figure 31.
10.7.7 Disconnect the pilot pipe from the pilot
unit elbow.
10.7.8 Refit in the reverse order. When refitting
the burner unit, make sure that the
tab at the right side of the battery box is
in front of the “L” shaped bracket which
projects up from the fire case base. See
figure 29.
Note
1 The pilot unit must be replaced as
a whole assembly. Its individual
components are not separately
replaceable.
2. Once removed, ensure that the dust
cage is cleaned before refitting. Make
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figure 30 Thermocouple interrupter block
figure 31Pilot unit removal (Dust cage not shown
for clarity)
figure 32 Shut-off tap (viewed from rear with
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sure that it locates squarely onto the pilot
unit without any gaps between the cage
edges and the pilot unit.
3. When the thermocouple is removed
from the interrupter block, the
microswitch lead terminals in the
interrupter block will be loose. Make sure
that they are properly secured to give a
good electrical contact when retightening
the thermocouple nut.
10.8 To remove the shut-off tap (see figure 32)
10.8.1 Remove the burner unit- See section 10.4
10.8.2 Turn the burner unit upside down. Detach
the thermocouple and interrupter block
from the tap - See sections 10.6.2 to
10.6.4.
10.8.3 Detach the pilot pipe from the tap.
10.8.4 Detach the inlet pipe.
10.8.5 Remove the hexagonal nut securing the
tap to the mounting bracket.
10.8.6 Detach the elbow by unfastening the
hexagonal nut connecting it to the flow
rate controller. Lift the tap (complete with
elbow) clear
10.8.7 Loosen the hexagonal locknut securing
the elbow to the tap. Remove the elbow
by rotating it.
10.8.8 If fitting a new tap, remove the hexagonal
nut at the mounting bracket end of
the old tap and fit to the replacement tap.
Refit in the reverse order. When refitting,
make sure that the tap spindle is in the
correct relationship relative to the control
pivot bracket. Rotate the pivot bracket
fully clockwise. The tap spindle should
“bottom out” (i.e. the tap should be fully
open) after the pivot bracket has actuated
the ignition microswitch but before it has
pushed the microswitch leaf against the
microswitch body.
When refitting the thermocouple and
interrupter block, make sure that the
microswitch wires are properly secured to
give a good electrical contact. When
refitting the burner unit, make sure that
the tab at the right side of the battery
box is in front of the “L” shaped bracket
which projects up from the fire case base.
See figure 29.
10.9 To remove the gas flow rate controller
(see figure 33)
10.9.1 Remove the burner unit- See section 10.4
10.9.2 Detach the microswitch cover - See
section 10.1.2.
10.9.3 Detach the shut-off tap as detailed in
sections 10.8.2 to 10.8.6
10.9.4 Detach the burner pipe from the
controller. Support the controller while
detaching to prevent excessive strain.
10.9.5 Remove the nut and washer securing the
control pivot bracket to the controller at
the front. Support the pivot bracket while
removing the nut to prevent possible
damage to the microswitch.
10.9.6 Remove the hexagonal bolt securing the
control pivot bracket to the controller at
the rear.
10.9.7 Detach the control pivot bracket.
10.9.8 Remove the hexagonal nut securing the
controller to the front mounting bracket
and remove the flow rate controller.
10.9.9 Refit in the reverse order. When refitting
the burner unit, make sure that the tab at
the right side of the battery box is in front
of the “L” shaped bracket which projects
up from the fire case base. See figure 29.
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figure 33 Flow rate controller
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10.10 To remove the main burner injector (see
figure 34)
10.10.1 Remove the burner unit-See section 10.4
10.10.2 Disconnect the main burner pipe from
the injector at the venturi end. If
necessary, loosen the pipe at the flow
rate controller end to swing the pipe
clear of the injector.
10.10.3Unscrew the injector from the rear
support bracket.
10.10.4Refit in the reverse order. When refitting
the burner unit, make sure that the
tab at the right side of the battery box is
in front of the “L” shaped bracket which
projects up from the fire case base. See
figure 29.
10.11 To replace burner plaques (fig. 35)
10.11.1Remove the loose coals, the front base
coal, rear base coal and front burner trim.
10.11.2Remove the plaque clamping strips by
detaching 8 screws.
10.11.3 Remove the plaques and the
combination gasket between and under
the plaques.
If necessary remove the gauze and the
gasket beneath it.
10.11.4 If necessary fit a new gasket below the
gauze. Clean and replace the gauze. Fit a
new combination gasket below the
plaques. Push the gasket ends inwards
to form a dividing gasket between the
plaques.
10.11.5 Place the new left hand plaque in
position. The left side of the plaque
must touch the inside edge of the
retaining flange at the left side of the
burner well.
10.11.6 Place the new right hand plaque in
position. Make sure that the centre
section of the combination plaque is
between the two plaques. If there is any
play between the plaques and the end
retaining flanges, push the plaques
firmly to the left squeezing the centre
section of the combination gasket
between the two plaques. Any gap
should be between the right side of the
plaque and the right side retaining
flange.
10.11.7 Fit the front and rear plaque clamping
strips. Make sure that the plaques are as
far to the left as possible.
It is
important that the left side plaque is
accurately positioned so that it has the
correct relationship to the pilot.
Fully
tighten the clamping strips.
10.11.8 Refit the coals as described in the
installation instructions.
10.12 To remove the appliance from the
fireplace
10.12.1 Remove the “ash pan” casting, bottom
front casting, loose coals, front base
coal and rear base coal.
10.12.2 Slacken the hexagonal adjusters on the
cable retainers and unscrew the
thumbscrews to release the cables.
10.12.3 Refit as described in the relevant
installation sections.
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figure 34 Burner injector removal
figure 35 Burner plaque positions
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KEY NO. DESCRIPTION NO. OFF MAKER’S PART NO.
A Shut-off tap 1 540899
B Gas flow rate controller 1 540919
C Thermocouple interrupter block 1 522389
D Ignition microswitch 1 540959
E Gas shut-off microswitch 1 540969
F Pilot unit - For Natural Gas Appliances 1 540979
Pilot unit - For Propane Gas Appliances 544929
G Injector Bray cat 31 size 440 - For Natural Gas Appliances 1 569539
Injector Bray cat 18 size 190 - For Propane Gas Appliances 569419
H Igniter unit 1 554949
J Burner plaque & gasket set 1 569549
K Battery 9V Size “PP3” 1 553389
L Rear base coal 1 565739
M Front base coal 1 569579
N Pack of loose coals 1 563349
P Dust cage 1 567619
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