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Valor 639 Installer's Manual

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3002369/03
INSTALLER'S GUIDE
MODEL
639
Open Decorative
Gas Fire
(G.C No. 32-032-47)
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0591301 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 Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.
Please telephone 08706 061 065
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
© Valor Heating

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  • Page 1 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 Technical Helpline will be pleased to help. Please telephone 08706 061 065 INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE CONTENTS SAFETY ......................4 LIST OF ACCESSORIES ................4 APPLIANCE DATA ..................5 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........6 UNPACKING ....................12 For models supplied with a firefront..............12 For models supplied with a coal effect fuel bed ..........12 For models supplied with a Pebble effect fuel bed ........12 INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCE ............13 BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION........16 Lighting the fire....................16...

  • Page 4: Safety

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 1. SAFETY Installer • Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling • The lifting weight of this appliance is 9 kg. One person should be sufficient to lift the fire.

  • Page 5: Appliance Data

    This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products. The appliance data label is located below the burner and is visible when the fire front cover is removed. 639 (Natural Gas) 639 (Propane)* Natural (G20) Propane (G31) Inlet Pressure 20mbar (8in.

  • Page 6: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.1 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.
  • Page 7 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Into a Replacement Chair Brick as below: - • ‘Quattro’, ‘Majestic’ and Models not supplied with a firefront Into a Valor Replacement Chairbrick. Part number 0552311 • ‘Azure’ Model Into a B&Q Replacement Chairbrick. Part number 0552301 Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as follows: - 2.
  • Page 8 INSTALLER’S GUIDE solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should be inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages. If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth (N.B.
  • Page 9 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances. 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. 4.9 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower or where steam is regularly present.
  • Page 10 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 4.12 If the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed from the area shown in figure 2 4.13 Combustible side projections up to 75mm forward of the fixing plane of the fire are to be a minimum of 125mm from the fireplace opening (See...
  • Page 11 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Firefront Dimension ‘X’ (mm) Dimension ‘Y’ (mm) Azure Quattro Majestic Figure 3. Appliance dimensions Page 11...

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 5. UNPACKING Contents: Burner assembly Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe Screws Plastic screw plugs Fuel bed matrix support plate Self tapping screws Combined instruction guide For models supplied with a firefront Firefront and Cover For models supplied with a coal effect fuel bed Front coals (1 x right hand 1 x left hand ) Coal matrix Pack of loose coals containing 12 coals...

  • Page 13: Installation Of Appliance

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 6. INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCE INSTALLATION 6.1 Fireplace size The fireplace must comply with the requirements described in section 4. Fireplace flue pull. Visually inspect the flue for any obstruction, and that a smooth transition from the fireplace opening into the flue is available. Close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed.
  • Page 14 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Installation of the burner unit 6.3.1 Prior to installation of the burner the coal matrix support plate must be fitted (See figure 4). Two self- tapping screws retain the plate. 6.3.2 Burner Positioning • The two tags at the side of the burner can be Figure 4.
  • Page 15 INSTALLER’S GUIDE • Using a 6mm masonry drill, drill into the hearth at the marked positions. • Insert the supplied plastic screw plugs. • Replace the burner assembly and fix in position using the wood screws provided (See figure 7) Method 2.

  • Page 16: Burner And Supply Pipe Installation

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 7. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION A nut and olive is provided for an 8mm-pipe inlet connection directly to the gas control. The elbow can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction. The elbow includes a valve for isolating the gas supply. The supply pipe must be rigid material.
  • Page 17 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Check reference pressure. The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown within Appliance data section of this manual. No further adjustment is necessary. The burner pressure should be checked by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point accessible to the right of the control knob (See figure 9).

  • Page 18: Installing The Fuel Bed Components

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 8. INSTALLING THE FUEL BED COMPONENTS 8.1 This section is for models supplied with a ‘Coal’ effect fuel bed only. For ‘Pebbles’ see section Place the ceramic base coal in the burner compartment. The bottom rear face of the coal should rest against the angled ledge at the back of the burner tray.
  • Page 19 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Install the 12 loose coals as follows. The underside of each coal is marked with a letter ‘A’ to ‘L’ and an arrow. The coals should be positioned so that the arrows always point towards the back of the firebox. When located into position the stem of each arrow should be at 90°...
  • Page 20 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Hold coal ‘D’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘D’ as shown in figure 15. Hold coal ‘E’ upright with the Figure 15. Second row “Coal D” arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘E’ as shown in figure 16.
  • Page 21 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Locate coals ‘G’ to ‘K’ so that they are firmly seated in the valleys in the coal base. Hold coal ‘G’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘G’ as shown in figure 18. Figure 18. Third row “Coal G” Hold coal ‘H’...
  • Page 22 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Hold coal ‘J’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘J’ as shown in figure 21. Hold coal ‘K’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘K’ as Figure 21. Third row “Coal J” shown in figure 22 Hold coal ‘L’...
  • Page 23 INSTALLER’S GUIDE 8.2 This section is for models supplied with ‘Pebbles’ effect fuel bed only. For ‘Coal’ see section 8.1 1. Place the ceramic pebble base in the burner compartment. The bottom rear face of the pebble base should rest on the angled ledge at the back of the burner tray.
  • Page 24 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Install the 16 loose pebbles as follows. The underside of each pebble is marked with a number ‘1’ to ‘16’ and an arrow. 6. The pebbles should be positioned so that the arrows always point towards the back of the fireplace opening.
  • Page 25 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Locate pebbles ‘3’ to ‘7’ so that they are firmly seated in the valleys in the pebble base and front pebbles. Hold pebble ‘3’ upright with the Figure 28. Second row “Pebble 3” arrow pointing to the top. Locate pebble ‘3’...
  • Page 26 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Hold pebble ‘7’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate pebble ‘7’ as shown in figure 32. This will complete the second row of loose Figure 32. Second row “Pebble 7” pebbles. Locate pebbles ‘8’ to ‘12’...
  • Page 27 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Hold pebble ‘11’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate pebble ‘11’ as shown in figure 36 Hold pebble ‘12’ upright with the arrow pointing to the Figure 36. Third row “Pebble 11” top. Locate pebble ‘12’...
  • Page 28 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Hold pebble ‘15’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Locate pebble ‘15’ as shown in figure 40. Hold pebble ‘16’ upright with the arrow pointing to the Figure 40 Fourth row “Pebble 15” top. Locate pebble ‘16’...

  • Page 29: Fitting The Firefront

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 9. FITTING THE FIREFRONT 9.1 For models NOT supplied with a Firefront. A slotted firefront with a minimum free area as shown in figure 42 must always be used. Figure 42 Firefront Minimum open area requirements. For models SUPPLIED with a firefront. The firefront supplied with this fire has been tested and found to be satisfactory for use with this fire.
  • Page 30 INSTALLER’S GUIDE Fit the brackets marked ‘ ’ to the rear of the firefront. To do this position the brackets so that the hook is to the bottom and facing the centre of the firefront. The large holes in the brackets should sit around the screw heads at the top of the firefront...

  • Page 31: Full Operating Checks

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 10. FULL OPERATING CHECKS Spillage check. • A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the customer. Make this with all the ceramic fuel effect pieces are in position. (See figure 46 ) • Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance. Light the appliance and set the control to the ‘HIGH’...

  • Page 32: Flame Supervision & Spillage Monitoring System

    This monitoring system must not be adjusted, bypassed or put out of operation. This monitoring system, or any of its parts, must only be exchanged using Valor authorised parts. Final commissioning •...

  • Page 33: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE 11. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT This product uses fuel effect pieces and gaskets containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.

  • Page 34: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER’S GUIDE CHECKING THE AERATION SETTING OF THE BURNER. • The aeration setting on the burner is different depending on the fuel bed used. The aeration setting is factory set. • If a ‘Pebble’ fuel bed is used, the aeration collar should be positioned so that the opening in the rear of the mixer tube is fully open.(See figure •...
  • Page 35 INSTALLER’S GUIDE • Detach the pilot pipe from the gas shut-off tap. • Detach the thermocouple from the gas shut-off tap by unscrewing the thermocouple nut. • Detach the electrode lead from the underside of the electrode tab. • Remove the first screw securing the dust cage to the pilot unit &...
  • Page 36 INSTALLER’S GUIDE TO REMOVE THE MAIN BURNER INJECTOR • Remove the burner unit - See previous. • Disconnect the main burner pipe from the injector at the venturi end. If necessary, loosen the pipe at the gas tap end to swing the pipe clear of the injector. •...

  • Page 37: Short List Of Spares

    Fully tighten the clamping strips. • Refit the coals/ Pebbles as described in section 8 of this guide. Refit the decorative firefront. 12. SHORT LIST OF SPARES DESCRIPTION MAKER’S PART NO. MODEL 639 (Nat. Gas) 639 (Propane) Pilot unit 720A249 720A300 Burner injector 720A072 3002350 Burner plaque &...

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