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Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 2
Figure 1
Installation
The heater must be fixed into position to prevent it from being tipped over.
The following fixing options are available. The parts required for both fixing options are included with all appliances.
Screw fixing
Wire fixing
The heater must not be located under a fixed electrical socket, the socket must always be accessible in order to disconnect
the heater from the electrical supply for maintenance or when replacing a lamp.
Important! This heater must be earthed.
The heater is supplied with a 3 pin 13A fused re-wireable plug with 1mm².
3 core mains cable,
L = Brown
N = Blue
E= Green/Yellow
The mains supply cable must be safely routed from the heater to an electrical socket. Provision is made for left/right or rear
cable entry. Using one of the three cable guides at the base of the heater. To relocate, open the appropriate latch on the
cable guide and refit the mains cable into the required position. If the mains cable is damaged, to avoid a hazard it must be
replaced by a Valor authorised service agent, or a similarly qualified person.
All external wiring between the appliance and the electrical supply, including the earthing, shall comply with current IEE
regulations.
The heater body should be fixed in position before the front surround is finally fitted.
N.B: Please study the illustrations carefully to avoid damage to the heater.
Front Removal – All Models except those with Adorn or Icon front
Model 801
Detach the control linkage – See figure 1
Models 801 & 802
Carefully remove the front surround by removing the two trim fixing screws and lifting upwards and
forward – See figure 2
Do Not Lift The Front Surround By The Control Knob
Keep the front surround and screws in a safe place when installing the fire.
Offer the heater body to the fireplace opening to ensure that it will fit before continuing with the
installation.
Appliance Fixing
Method A – Screw Fix
There are two slots in the top flange – See figure 3. Mark the fixing position through the slots.
Remove the heater. Drill a hole with a No.12 drill bit at each marked position. Insert the wall
plugs provided. Reposition the heater body and screw through the slots to provide a secure fixing.
Method B – Wire Fix
The fixing kit includes a steel wire and eyebolt to attach the heater to the back of the fireplace
opening.
Mark the position for the eyebolt at the back of the fireplace opening equal to the centre line of the
heater and at a height of 533 – 560mm. Drill, plug and screw in the eyebolt – See figure 4.
Thread one end of the steel wire through the two holes in the top flange, passing the wire
through the eyebolt and out through one of the opposite holes on the top flange – See figure 4.
Locate the heater into the fireplace opening, then by gently pulling the steel wire, gather up the
excess until the heater is firm.
Thread the wire back through the remaining hole to lock the wire and heater in place – See
figure 4.
Method C – With 20mm Wall Spacer (Optional extra)
The spacer should be fixed to the fireplace opening or surround using the screws provided. The
heater must then be fixed to the spacer using the screws provided. (See following section –Wall
spacer kit installation)
