Valor BRAVA 348, Installer And Owner Manual

Page 1: ...place for future use We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed operated and maintained satisfactorily However if further information is required our Va...

Page 2: ...dress The Marketing Communications Manager GDC Group Ltd Millbrook House Grange Dive Hedge End Southampton SO30 2DF Warning Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may...

Page 3: ...re manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute The Highest Standards Valor is a member of SBGI and HHIC Heating and Hot water Industry Council that w...

Page 4: ...Page 4 GDC Group Ltd 2011 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 32 TO 47 INSTALLER GUIDE...

Page 5: ...13 5 10 Installation options 14 5 11 Fireplace opening size 15 5 12 Flues 16 6 PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION 16 6 1 Unpacking 16 6 2 Appliance preparation 17 6 3 Fitting the battery 17 6 4 Ignition 18...

Page 6: ...it 28 12 4 To remove the pilot unit 28 12 5 To remove the injectors 28 12 6 To remove the burner only 28 12 7 To remove the complete burner module pipes and pilot 29 12 8 To remove the gas flow rate c...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...has been used for this efficiency calculation The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by GL Industrial services 0087 The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government s...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...t building regulations Where no specific instructions are given reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice 5 2 Ventilation Normal adventitious ventilation is usually su...

Page 11: ...chimney dampers or restrictors should be removed If removal is not possible they must be fixed in the open position 5 6 Fireplace preparation 5 6 1 The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made propr...

Page 12: ...lider control 5 7 2 Allow a minimum clearance of 95mm from the top surface of the appliance fascia to the underside of any shelf whether it is made from combustible or non combustible materials This c...

Page 13: ...fitted this shall extend through the closure plate for at least 38mm and have a minimum clearance of 50mm of 50mm from its open end and the nearest vertical surface 5 9 The hearth The appliance must b...

Page 14: ...rsions of BS1289 as well as the current standards The flue blocks must have a cross sectional area not less than 13 000mm2 Older editions of BS1289 required a cross sectional area of 13 000mm2 The cur...

Page 15: ...lied to the top surface of the metal flue box In addition the fire has been tested for use with a Rite Vent or Selkirk Flue Gas Collector Box The opening dimensions may differ from those shown below I...

Page 16: ...bustion products do not come into contact with combustible materials outside the chimney The flue must serve only one fireplace Proprietary terminals must comply with BS EN 1858 BS EN 1806 or BS 1289...

Page 17: ...the rear top location Store in a safe place 5 Remove the radiant pack by gently lifting and pulling forward from the bottom 6 Remove the cardboard strip from the top of the burner area 7 Remove any p...

Page 18: ...xits from one terminal only and that the termination is suitable Observe where possible upstairs rooms and loft spaces for signs of escaping smoke indicating a defective flue If there is not a definit...

Page 19: ...eful not to scratch the hearth The spigot must enter the closure plate to a depth of at least 38mm 2 Level the fire by loosening the lock nuts and turning the levelling screws in the feet up or down a...

Page 20: ...the base for rear connection Seal the gap between the cut out and the supply pipe Pressure check the installation pipework for gas soundness In the United Kingdom check in accordance with the current...

Page 21: ...ail the spillage test In such cases the restrictor will have to be re opened After opening conduct the spillage check again To close the restrictor 1 Loosen the screw situated behind the cut out in th...

Page 22: ...centre radiants should be fully on 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 inve...

Page 23: ...t the slider to the off O position 4 Open the isolating valve on the inlet T connector Screw on the end cap and test for leaks 8 3 Check reference pressure The appliance is pre set to give the correct...

Page 24: ...of the fascia there are two screws one at each side Loosen the screws but do NOT remove them Locate the baffle onto the screws as in figure 13 The baffle is angled and should lean towards the rear of...

Page 25: ...appliance is installed with the flue restrictor in the closed position See section 7 5 reopen the restrictor reseal the appliance and retest If smoke is still not drawn into the appliance disconnect t...

Page 26: ...short period of use Advise that any cleaning must only be carried out when the fire is off and completely cold Advise the customer that they should read the owner guide before operating the fire and a...

Page 27: ...centre with one hand and carefully springing out one end from the fascia with the other Slide the opposite side of the dress guard clear of the fixing holes Take care not to scratch the trim See figur...

Page 28: ...laceable 2 Once removed ensure that the dust cage is cleaned before refitting 12 5 To remove the injectors 1 Remove the fascia as in section 12 2 2 Support the injector carrier to avoid straining the...

Page 29: ...ay cause damage 7 Unscrew and remove the three screws from the rear of the assembly See figure 18 8 Detach the left end of the burner module from the radiant box by removing one screw and a wing nut S...

Page 30: ...gas flow rate controller as in section 12 8 2 Unscrew and remove the upper injector pipe 3 Loosen the locking nut where the T piece joins the shut off valve 4 Unscrew the T piece 5 Refit in the rever...

Page 31: ...of the shut off valve 8 Remove the two screws from the head of the tap 9 Rotate the plug and pull it out of the tap 10 Clean and grease the plug lightly with suitable grease Do not apply excessive gr...

Page 32: ...Page 32 GDC Group Ltd 2011 OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 41 TO 47...

Page 33: ...TS 39 MAINTENANCE 40 Battery replacement 40 Regular maintenance 40 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 41 This gas fire is designed to meet the most stringent quality performance and safety requirements to provide y...

Page 34: ...whether it is made from combustible or non combustible materials This clearance is necessary to allow the fascia to be lifted off for servicing and also allows sufficient access to operate the contro...

Page 35: ...nd certain parts of its surface will become hot Note The guard supplied with the fire acts as a fireguard conforming to BS1945 1971 and satisfies the Heating Appliance Fireguard Safety Regulations 199...

Page 36: ...probe that senses that the heat from the pilot flame is correct If this probe is cool the device will prevent any gas flow unless the control button is held down at the ignition position If for any re...

Page 37: ...edium M setting you should feel a check to the button movement at this position The outer radiants should light on their low setting 5 Slide the control button up again to the high H setting you shoul...

Page 38: ...the opening shown in figure 3 The upper slot of the two When the pilot is alight keep the knob depressed for about ten seconds to allow the flame sensing probe to warm up before setting to your prefer...

Page 39: ...d to clear the metal retaining bar then pull out bottom first Fit the new radiant by inserting its top under the top lip of the radiant box then swing the bottom of the radiant over and behind the ret...

Page 40: ...the fascia locates fully into the U shaped notch of the engine back panel See figure 6 7 Secure the fascia using the two screws previously removed Regular maintenance In order to achieve and maintain...

Page 41: ...new fire we aim to provide a safe and high quality repair service supported by our dedicated national network of highly skilled operatives If your installer can t resolve the problem for you we will d...

Page 42: ...faulty manufacture Free of charge replacement of the complete unit providing the failure is related to a manufacturing fault that cannot be repaired or is uneconomic to repair What this warranty does...

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Page 46: ...Page 46 GDC Group Ltd 2011 OWNER GUIDE Installer Details Block Capitals Installer Name Gas Safe Register Number Company Name Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number...

Page 47: ...bel containing this information may have been placed below or can be found on the serial number label See figure 7 A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX SERIAL NUMB...

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