Valor Fires 963, Installer And Owner Manual

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Lighting the pilot.
The slider knob is located at the upper right hand side of
the fire.
The control markings are shown in figure 4.

Slide the control knob to the bottom (ignition) position
marked . In this position, the electronic ignition
system should cause a series of sparks that should light the
pilot. Within four seconds of the pilot igniting, the main
burner should light at its minimum setting.
If no sparks are produced to light the pilot, the battery may
need replacing. Details of battery replacement are given in
the ‘maintenance’ section of this manual. Until you can obtain
a replacement battery the fire can be lit with a taper as
described later in this section.

Keep the knob at the ignition position for a further ten seconds. This will prevent
the flame sensing device from shutting off the gas while its probe warms up as
explained above.

If low heat is required, release the knob. The knob will automatically spring up to
the low heat position shown in figure 4 (See note i). If for any reason the slider control
does not spring up, raise the slider to the ‘OFF’ position (Topmost position) and
contact your installer. Do not use the fire until the problem has been rectified.

For a higher heat level slide the knob upwards. The burner flames and heat output
will gradually increase until the knob reaches the high heat position shown in figure 4.
When the knob reaches the high heat position you will feel a check to its movement.
Do not slide the knob above the high heat position unless you want to turn the fire off
(See note i).
Note
i. If the flames go out while setting the control, repeat the full lighting procedure. If
the flames repeatedly go out have the fire serviced.
ii. When first turned on the flames will appear predominantly blue. The ceramic fuel
effect pieces will take time to warm up. Although some glow will be seen after
approximately ten minutes, the full visual effect will only be apparent after a
somewhat longer time.
iii. The appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during
the first 20 - 30 minutes of operation. 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 operations.
iv. If operating 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
operation.
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Figure 4.