Valor Fires 842 User Manual

Model 961Inset live fuel effect gas fireIncorporating the Valor Fires Control.Fitted with one of the following fasciaHomeflame DreamHomeflame Masquer

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 10- In the republic of Ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent personand also conform to the relevant parts of

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 113.6.2 Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible,they must be secured in the open position.3

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 123.9 Fireplace clearances.3.9.1 The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside ofany shelf made from

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 133.9.2 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to acorner wall having combustible material or any

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 143.10 Installation options.In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in thefollowing situations: -3.10.1

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 153.10.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations.- It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.8. - Homeflame D

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 163.10.3 Precast concrete or clayflue block system and hearth.The appliance can be installed to aprecast concrete or clay flue blo

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 172. The flue must conform to BS 5440: Part 1 in design and installation.The flue, measured from the bottom of the fireplace openi

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 184 Tapping screws for fascia hood (Dream, Masquerade, Excelsior only).1 Firefront casting baffle (Dream, Masquerade, Excelsior on

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 19Section 2 - “Homeflame Dream, Masquerade, Excelsior, Classica” fascia packcontains:1 Fascia and firefront casting.Section 2 - “H

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INSTALLER GUIDEPage 205. FIREPLACE CHECK5.1 Soundness for appliance attachment.Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: -1) By fix

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 216. IGNITION CHECKBefore attempting to install, it is worth checking that the electronic ignition systemperforms satisfactorily.F

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 228. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATIONIMPORTANTBefore continuing with the installation of this gas fire the aeration setting on

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 234. Fit the two “U” section seals to the bottom edges of theconvection box side flanges (See figure 14).5. It is important that t

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 249. There is a length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire. This will need tobe fitted to the outer rear edges of th

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 254. Remove the convection box. Drill four holes in the fireplace front surround at themarked positions using a suitably sized mas

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 266. Thread the cables through the eyebolts. Return thecables through the holes near the bottom of theconvection box back panel (S

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 2711. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainershard up against the back panel. The end of thecable adjuster will pass into th

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 2810. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation.1. Remove the ‘Aeration checking’ reminder label

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 2910.3 Inlet pressure check.The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown insection 2 of thi

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

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 3012. FITTING THE WINDOW FRAME ASSEMBLY 1. Locate the window mounting frame andwindow assembly in place.2. Secure in place using t

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 314. Release the button. The button should automatically spring up to the low heatposition. If for any reason the slider control d

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 325. If the above test is satisfactory open all internal connecting doors, hatches, etc. inthe room. Keep all doors and windows th

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 3314. FASCIA FITTINGBefore fitting the fascia ensure that the information on the back pages of the ownerguide have been completed.

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 3414.1.3 Fitting the slider knob (Classica only).1. Supplied loose with the fire is a slider knob.2. This needs to be screw fixed

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 3514.2 Homeflame Harmony model.14.2.1 Fitting the fascia.1. Place the top of the fascia against thefireplace front surface so that

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 3614.3.2 Fitting the firefront casting and ash pan.1. Place the firefront firefront casting and ash pan in place.14.3.2 Fitting

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 3715. FINAL REVIEW1. COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTY AND SERVICE SECTION OFTHE OWNER GUIDE (See last pages of the OWNER g

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 3816. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT- Always turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing and allowto cool completel

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 3916.2 To remove the ignition microswitch.See figure 38.1. Remove the bottom front cover and thefire front casting.2. Disconnect t

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 4© GDC Group Ltd. 2012INSTALLER GUIDEFOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 47 TO 63

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 4016.4.2 Homeflame Harmony model.1. Carefully lift the fascia upward and forward.2. Place the fascia in a safe place away from the

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 4116.7 To remove and fit the windowmounting frame and window assembly.When servicing the appliance it will benecessary to remove a

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 42To fit.1. Locate the bottom corners of the window assembly. 2. Gently push the window assembly into place andsecure with the win

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 436. Remove the two fixing screws that attach thegenerator unit to the support bracket. The ignitergenerator can now be removed (S

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 4416.14 To remove the pilot unit.1. Remove the burner unit (See section 16.12).2. Detach the pilot pipe from the pilot unit.3. Det

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 45When refitting the thermocouple and interrupter block, make sure that the microswitchwires are properly secured to give a good e

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 4616.18 To remove the main burner injector.(See figure 52).1. Remove the burner (See section 16.17).2. Remove the burner clamping

OWNER GUIDEPage 47© GDC Group Ltd. 2012OWNER GUIDEFOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATIONSEE PAGES 60 TO 63

OWNER GUIDEPage 48LIST OF CONTENTSSection PageSAFETY 49GAS CONSUMPTION 51APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 52OPERATING YOUR FIRE 53The Oxysafe flame sensing an

OWNER GUIDEPage 49SAFETYDo have the fire installed by a competent person. In the United Kingdom, installationmust be in accordance with the latest edi

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 5CONTENTSSection Heading PageINSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 46OWNER GUIDE 47 - 631. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 72. APPLIANCE DATA, EFFICIENCY AND

OWNER GUIDEPage 50For Dream, Maquerade, Excelsior, Classica and Harmony models -• For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 700mm.• For a shelf d

OWNER GUIDEPage 51Don’t hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.Don’t add any extra fuel effect pieces above the number stated in the

OWNER GUIDEPage 52APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS© GDC Group Ltd. 2012Key DescriptionModelDream,Masquerade,ExcelsiorHarmony Petrus ClassicaA Height (mm)636 631 6

OWNER GUIDEPage 53OPERATING YOUR FIREThe Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system.For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue b

OWNER GUIDEPage 543. If low heat is required, release the button. The button will automatically spring up tothe low heat position shown in figure 4 (S

OWNER GUIDEPage 55Lighting with a taper - Homeflame Harmony model.Important: When lighting with a match or taper be very careful not to placenaked fla

OWNER GUIDEPage 56© GDC Group Ltd. 2012CLEANING YOUR FIRETo maintain the high performance and quality finish of your fire please follow theseguideline

OWNER GUIDEFigure 8. Window removal© GDC Group Ltd. 20122. Replace in the reverse order.Ceramic fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls.To gai

Burner.To gain access to the burner the window assembly and ceramic components must beremoved as in the previous sections. Be careful not to damage th

MAINTENANCEBattery replacement.Homeflame Dream and Homeflame Petrusmodels.To replace the battery remove the bottom frontcover casting.Fit the new batt

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 6CONTENTS (Continued)Section Heading Page10. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 2810.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 281

WARRANTY AND SERVICEStandard Warranty Terms & ConditionsThe warranty is for 12 months subject to contract.In the United Kingdom servicing can be c

Page 61When calling the customer helpline, it would be helpful if you could have the followinginformation to hand:-1. Fire serial number and fascia co

Installer Details (Block Capitals)Installer NameGas Safe Register or CorgiRegistration Number.Company Name.Company AddressCompany Telephone numberComp

OWNER GUIDE© GDC Group Ltd. 2012Page 63Figure 10. Information labellocation.Brand (Please tick)Valor Wonderfire Other...D D M

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INSTALLER GUIDEPage 71. SAFETY AND UNPACKINGInstallerBefore continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read thefollowing gu

2. APPLIANCE DATA, EFFICIENCY AND NOx2.1 General information.Under no circumstances is this fire to be converted to LPG. An LPG conversion kitdoes no

INSTALLER GUIDEPage 92.3 NOxThe 'Weighted' result for this appliance equates to NOx Class 2.3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS3.1 Regulati