7
Getting started
WARNING
Do not attempt to access the card while
the
fi
replace is hot! Let the
fi
replace cool
fi
rst before touching it!
First time operation
When operating your new
fi
replace for the
fi
rst time,
some vapors may be released due to the burning of
curing compounds used during manufacturing. They
may cause a slight odor and could cause the
fl
ames
to be the full height of the
fi
rebox, or even slightly
higher, for the
fi
rst few hours of operation.
It is also possible that these vapors could set o
ff
any
smoke detection alarms in the immediate vicinity.
These vapors are quite normal on new
fi
replaces.
We recommend opening a window to vent the
room. After a few hours of use, the vapors will have
disappeared and the
fl
ames will be at their normal
height.
Valor automatic gas shut-o
ff
For your safety, Valor
fi
replaces are
fi
tted with a
fl
ame supervision device which will shut-o
ff
the gas
supply if, for any reason, the pilot
fl
ame goes out.
This device incorporates a
fi
xed probe, which senses
the heat from the pilot
fl
ame. If the probe is cool,
the device will prevent any gas
fl
ow unless manually
lighting the pilot. See the full Fireplace and Lighting
Information card attached to the
fi
replace or as
reproduced in Appendix A of the Installation Manual.
Locating
fi
replace and lighting information
The Fireplace and Lighting Information is located
on a card at the bottom of the
fi
replace, under the
fi
rebox—see image at the right.
Depending of the front installed on your
fi
replace the
access to the card is di
ff
erent. You can:
• open the bottom panel under the screen; or,
• unhook the fret; or,
• unhook the trim with barrier screen attached.
The card contains important information on both
sides of the card. It must be left with the
fi
replace
when you are done.
Fireplace
model
Serial
number
