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DO
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Have the fire 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.
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Have the chimney swept prior to installation if it was
previously used for solid fuel the fire.
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Have the fire installed in accordance with the installation
instructions
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Provide a minimum clearance of 150mm above the top of the
outer case to any shelf made of wood or other combustible
material where the shelf is not more than 150mm deep.
For a shelf deeper than 150mm, add 12.5mm to the clearance
for every 25mm of additional shelf depth.
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Provide a suitable guard which complies with BS 6539 or
6778 for the protection of young children, the elderly and the
infirm. Such a guard is also recommended for the protection
of pet animals. (Although this fire conforms to all the
applicable standards, it is a heating appliance and certain parts
of its surface will become hot.)
Note: The glass panel and apron together act as a fireguard conforming
to BS 1945:1971 and satisfy the Heating Appliance
(Fireguard) (Safety) Regulations 1991.
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Switch the fire off and allow to cool before attempting to
clean, service, etc.
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Wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is
switched off or if the flames are extinguished for any reason.
(Your fire is fitted with a safety device which will
automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if, for any
reason, the flames go out.)
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Get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your
fire. 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 whenever you are
considering redecorating.
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Provide a minimum clearance of 100mm between the outer
case sides and any corner wall or other projection. Please bear
this in mind if ever you are considering altering the room.
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Contact the Valor AdviceLine on 0345 626 341 with any
enquiries you may have (local call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
DON’T
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Put any paper or other material on the fire.
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Hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.
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Fill in the space behind the case.
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Use the fire with a damaged coal piece or with the coal
incorrectly positioned.
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Use the fire if the glass window is damaged.
PART 1
: SAFETY
CAUTION
IF YOU SMELL GAS...
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DON’T
TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR
OFF
•
DON’T
SMOKE OR USE NAKED FLAMES
•
DO
OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID
OF THE GAS
•
DO
TURN OFF THE GAS AT THE METER
•
DO
CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE - IN
THE PHONE BOOK UNDER “GAS”
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.
