Valor Fires 963 Manuel d'utilisateur

5137188/05© GDC Group Ltd. 2014Model 963Inset live fuel effect gas fireIncorporating the Valor Fires Control.Fitted with one of the following fascia:

3.2 Efficiency.The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 andthe result is as below:ModelEfficiency % (Gross) Effi

4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS4.1 Regulations, Standards and Law.The installation must be in accordance with these instructions.For the user’s p

4.2 Ventilation requirements.Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilationrequirements of this appliance. In GB ref

4.7 Fireplace preparation.4.7.1 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stopany draughts.4.7.2 The fireplace floo

4.9 Fireplace clearances.4.9.1 The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside ofany shelf made from wood or other combusti

4.9.2 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to acorner wall having combustible material or any other combustible sur

4.10 Installation options.In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the followingsituations: -4.10.1 Conventional fireplac

4.10.2 Metal flue box and hearth.The appliance can be installed to a fireplace incorporating a twin wall metal flue boxcomplying with the construction

Page 18© GDC Group Ltd. 20144.10.3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth.The appliance can be installed to a precast concrete or clay

4.11 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 i

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5. PACK CONTENTSThe items required for this appliance are packed in sections.Pack 1 - Fire unit contains:1 Heat engine.1 Hood (Dream/Masq/Excel model

Page 21© GDC Group Ltd. 2014INSTALLER GUIDEFigure 9. Pack one contents (Continued on next page)Dream/Masq/ExcelOutlet baffle (1 off)Dream/Masq/Excelho

Page 22© GDC Group Ltd. 2014INSTALLER GUIDEMasquerade & Excelsior fascia(Masq Fret shown here)Figure 9. Pack two contents

6. FIREPLACE CHECK6.1 Soundness for appliance attachment.Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: -1) By fixing to the fireplace f

7. IGNITION CHECKBefore attempting to install, it is worth checking thatthe electronic ignition system performssatisfactorily.- Fit the control knob t

8. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONA nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the inlet ‘T’connector at the bottom front of the appliance.

3. Unscrew and remove the screw thatsecures the slider arm assembly to the burner(See figure 14).4. Each unit is flame tested before it leavesthe fact

9.3 The flue restrictor.This appliance is fitted with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught isexcessive. The flue restrictor can be adjuste

10. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION10.1 Method 1- Front fixing to fireplace surround.1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area issound enough to

fireplace to ensure that the appliancefinishes centrally in the opening whentension is applied to the cables.3. Insert a fibre / wooden plug intoeach

Safety First.Valor Fires fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate BritishStandards and Safety Marks.Quality and Excellence.All Valor

Page 30© GDC Group Ltd. 20148. Drill a hole into the fireplace floor througheach of the two holes in the base of theconvection box using a suitably si

this to seal any holes in the rear and inner sides of the convection box. DO NOT tapeover the large holes in the top of the convection box.11. BURNER

Page 3211.3 Inlet pressure check.The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heatinput at the inlet pressure shown in section 3 ofthis manual. No adj

14. SPILLAGE AND FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS14.1 Check for spillage.IMPORTANT: Only use the smoke match tube supplied with the fire. Do NOTuse other smok

7. If the above test is satisfactory, open all internal connecting doors, hatches, etc., inthe room. Keep all doors and windows that open to the outsi

15. FITTING THE HEAT BAFFLE1. The fire is supplied with a heat baffle. Locate the heat baffle to the top of the fire asshown in figure 28. Note: Dream

2. Secure the bottom of the fascia unit to theconvection box with two M4 x 25mm screws andwashers (See figure 30).16.2 Petrus model.1. The Petrus fas

17. FIREFRONT CASTING INSTALLATION17.1 Fitting the Petrus rear screen assembly.The assembly instructions are contained in the fascia pack.17.2 Fitting

18. FULL OPERATING CHECKS818.1 Recheck the control settings.The control position markings on the fascia are shown infigure 34.Please note:- When first

19. FINAL REVIEW1. COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTIONOF THE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER guide).2. Visually insp

Page 4© GDC Group Ltd. 2014INSTALLER GUIDEFOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 47 TO 63INSTALLER GUIDE

20. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT- Always turn off the gas supply and allow to cool completely beforecommencing any servicing (The appliance inlet

20.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner.1. The aeration shutter is factory set. It is important to ensurethat the aeration setting is correct

20.4 To remove the fascia.1. Remove the firefront casting and the front covercasting.2. Remove the two screws and washers securingthe bottom of the fa

20.7 To replace the control slide knob.1. Remove the fascia (See section 20.4)2. Detach the control slide knob by removing two screws.3. Replace in th

20.10 To remove the pilot unit.1. Remove the burner unit (See section 20.6).2. Detach the pilot pipe from the pilot unit.3. Detach the thermocouple fr

sure that the tap spindle is in the correct relationship relative to the control pivotbracket. Rotate the pivot bracket fully clockwise. The tap spind

20.14 To remove the main burner injector.1. Remove the burner (See section 20.13, paragraphs 1-4).2. Remove the burner clamping screw (See figure 47)3

Page 47© GDC Group Ltd. 2014OWNER GUIDEOWNER GUIDEFOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATIONSEE PAGES 60 TO 63

LIST OF CONTENTSSection PageIMAGES 49SAFETY 50APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 52GAS CONSUMPTION 53OPERATING YOUR FIRE 53The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue b

IMAGESPage 49© GDC Group Ltd. 2012OWNER GUIDEDream fasciaExcelsior fasciaPetrus fasciaMasquerade fascia

CONTENTSSection Heading PageINSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 46OWNER GUIDE 47 - 631. IMAGES 72. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 83. APPLIANCE DATA, EFFICIENCY AND NOx 93.1

SAFETYDo have the fire installed by a competent person. In the United Kingdom, installationmust be in accordance with the latest edition of the Gas Sa

For Homeflame Petrus models -• For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 750mm.• For a shelf deeper than 150mm: 750mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm dep

APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS© GDC Group Ltd. 2014Page 52OWNER GUIDEFigure 3. (The fascia may differ from that shown and dimensions are subject tomanufacturing

GAS CONSUMPTIONGross figuresHas a maximum natural gas input of 3.9kW Has a maximum natural gas output of 3.1kW Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3k

Lighting the pilot.The slider knob is located at the upper right hand side ofthe fire.The control markings are shown in figure 4.- Slide the control k

Lighting with a taper.(See figure 5).- In the unlikely event of failure of the ignitionspark, the pilot can be lit by a taper or longspill. With the l

HELP AND ADVICEIgnition - Lighting the fire.When you depress the Fireslide control you should hear a faint ticking sound from thebottom of the fire. T

The reflective sides and top inside the fire.To improve the appearance of the flames the fire uses reflective surfaces around thefuel effect. These su

- Unscrew and remove the two thumbscrews from the lower corners of the window.- Gently pull the window forward and upward clear of the fire.- Any stai

CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTINGThe installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide.The installer may have attached it

CONTENTS (Continued)Section Heading Page10. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 2810.1 Method 1- Front fixing to fireplace surround. 2810.2 Method 2 - Cable

Page 60Replacement ceramics.If you wish to replace any of the ceramic fuel effect pieces, spare parts are availablenationwide via the ‘interpart stock

When calling the Helpline, it would be helpful if you could have the followinginformation to hand:-1. Fire serial number (Located on the information l

Page 62© GDC Group Ltd. 2014Figure 8.To be completed by the installer:Installer Details (Block Capitals)Installer NameGas Safe Register or CorgiRegist

Page 63© GDC Group Ltd. 2014D D M M Y YBrand (Please tick)Valor Other...Date of Insta

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1. IMAGESPage 7© GDC Group Ltd. 2014INSTALLER GUIDEPetrus fasciaDream fasciaExcelsior fasciaMasquerade fascia

2. SAFETY AND UNPACKINGInstallerBefore continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read thefollowing guide to manual handlin

3. APPLIANCE DATA, EFFICIENCY AND NOx3.1 General information.Under no circumstances is this fire to be converted to LPG. An LPG conversion kitdoes no