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Appliance Preparation
Checking the light bulb
When handling the light bulb, avoid touching the glass with bare fingers as this will
reduce the life of the bulb.
Before continuing with the installation of the heater, it is important to check that the
light bulb has not become loose in transit. The bulb is located into a cradle on the rear
of the access panel. Open the access panel by unscrewing the locking screw in an
anticlockwise direction. Ensure that the bulb is located firmly in its holder—see figure 2.
It is important that the bulb be horizontal and not angled in any way—see figure 3.
When closing the access panel, be careful not to trap wiring between the access panel
and heater body. Screw the locking screw in a clockwise direction to secure the access
panel.
Fitting the batteries to the Remote Control Handset
The remote control handset uses 2 x 1.5 V. AAA type batteries. For longer battery life,
use only alkaline batteries. To install the batteries, slide the cover down on the rear of
the handset and remove—see figure 4. The polarity of the batteries is marked on the
inside of the battery compartment. If the heater does not respond to the remote control
handset commands, it is likely that the batteries are faulty or require replacement.
Testing the Unit
Prior to installation of the unit, test it to make sure it operates properly. Plug the unit’s
power supply cord into a conveniently located 120-volt grounded outlet.
Caution
: The unit’s power supply cord must be connected to a properly grounded and
protected 120-volt outlet. Always use ground fault protection where required by the
electrical code.
Warning
: Do not operate the unit if it is damaged or has malfunctioned. If you suspect
the unit is damaged, contact your Valor dealer.
Refer to the
Operating Instructions
section further on in this manual for more information
on the various controls and features of the unit.
Ensure that the
light bulb is firmly
in the holder
Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 3
Please read this section thoroughly before positioning the heater.
Tools Required
Depending of the front chosen for the installation you may need the following tools:
Phillips / cross head screwdriver with a number 2 size tip.
Power drill and appropriate size drill bit.
Hardware appropriate for fitting to wall/mantel/surround.
General notes to read before fitting your heater
There should be at least 2” (5 cm) clearance between the top of the front and anything
such as a shelf, fireplace surround or mantel, etc. This will allow the front to be lifted off
or removed during servicing. To check the shelf clearance, gently place the front against
the surface to which it is to be fixed and measure the distance from the top of the front.
If fitting the heater onto a reflective or shiny surface such as a hearth, we recommend
that this surface does not extend further than 12” (30 cm) from the fixing plane (wall).
Reflective or shiny surfaces that project further than 12” (30 cm) may reflect an image of
the internal light bulb.
Fitting the cable clamp
If the mains cable is to be routed to the left hand side of the heater, there is a cable
clamp supplied with the heater to hold the cable in place. This prevents the cable being
trapped under the heater during installation. Fit the cable clamp—see figure 1.
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Figure 1
