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CONTENTS
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Cautions
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Hearth dimensions & clearances
3
Gas consumption
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Operation the fire
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Cleaning
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Fuel bed refitting
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Maintenance
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Thank you for choosing this Valor gas appliance. This fire has been designed to give years of trouble-free service. To maintain its optimum
performance, advantage should be taken of the regular servicing and inspection services available for gas appliances. For Valor servicing ring
0345 626 341 (Local rates apply). Annual servicing is recommended.
CAUTION
IF YOU SMELL GAS
DON’T SMOKE
EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES
DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF
TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER
OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS
IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
1.
As with any gas appliance, this fire must be installed
by a competent person. In the United Kingdom,
installation must be in accordance with the latest
edition of the Gas Safety (installation & use)
Regulations.
In the Republic of Ireland, installation must be in
accordance with all national and local regulations
in force.
2.
If the fire is intended to be installed to a chimney
which was previously used for solid fuel, please
note that the chimney must be swept prior to
installation.
3.
On no account must the fire stand on carpets or
other combustible materials. The fire must stand
behind a non-combustible hearth surface. The
hearth material must be at least 12.5mm thick. Its
top surface should be 50mm above floor level to
discourage placing carpets. Rugs or other
combustible materials over the hearth. The
minimum size of the hearth is shown in figure 1.
4.
If the fire is intended to be installed against a wall
with combustible cladding, the cladding must be
removed from the area covered by the outer
surround (see figure 1).
5.
The minimum height from the top surface of the
hearth to the underside of any shelf made from
wood or other combustible material and which is
not more than 150mm deep is 750mm. (this will
give a clearance of 150mm above the top edge of the
outer surround).
for shelves deeper than 150mm add 12.5mm to the
above clearance for every 25mm of additional shelf
depth.
6.
Never put any paper or other material on the fire.
Never add any extra coals above the number stated
in these instructions. This could cause a safety
hazard.
7.
It should be appreciated that although this
appliance conforms to all the applicable standards,
it is a decorative fuel effect heating appliance and
certain parts of its surface will become hot. A
suitable guard which complies with BS 6539 or 6778
should be used for the protection of young
children, the elderly and the infirm. Such a guard is
also recommended for the protection of pet
animals.
8.
Always switch the fire off and allow to cool before
handling. Note that this appliance retains heat for
some time after it has been switched off.
9.
Never hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics
over the fire.
10.
This appliance is fitted with a device which will
automatically shut off the supply of gas to the fire
if, for any reason, the pilot goes out. If this device
does operate or if the fire is turned off accidentally
or intentionally, always wait three minutes before
attempting to relight.
11.
Soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl etc.) which
have a raised pattern, are easily affected by heat.
They may, therefore, scorch or become discoloured
when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this
in mind when having a heating appliance installed
and when redecorating.
Please note
When operating your fire for the first time, some vapours may be
given off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly set off
any smoke alarms in the immediate vicinity. These vapours are
quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless and
will disappear after a few hours use.
This fire is supplied with ceramic “coals” to simulate a real coal
fire. These items are safe to handle and are designed for easy
refitting if removed.
After some use, the ceramic walls and coals may change colour.
This is quite normal.