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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 850
ELECTRIC HEATER
Fitted with a
(GC No. EF-032-41)
This guide is intended to help you
install and care for your Valor Fires
electric heater. Please read carefully
before installing and using your
heater. However, if further
information is required, our
Valor Fires Technical Helpline will
be pleased to help.
Telephone 0844 8711 565 (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
Telephone 0044 844 8711 565.
Important: Please keep your guide in a safe place for future reference.
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.
Petrus
fascia.
5136404/01
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- Page 1 Petrus Fitted with a fascia. (GC No. EF-032-41) This guide is intended to help you install and care for your Valor Fires electric heater. Please read carefully before installing and using your heater. However, if further information is required, our Valor Fires Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.
- Page 2 Warning: Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. Valor Fires, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP. www.firesandstoves.co.uk Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication ©...
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Page 3: Customer Care
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Safety First. Valor Fires heaters are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards and Safety Marks. Quality and Excellence. All Valor Fires heaters are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute. -
Page 4: Handling And Unpacking
1.0* An optional spacer frame kit is obtainable either from your heater supplier or direct from Valor Fires Sales. The kit is an 80mm deep spacer kit (Kit number 0582631). This spacer enables the heater to be flat wall fixed. - Page 5 Always use a fireguard when young children and infirm persons can come into contact with the heater. Always use genuine Valor Fires spares. Never Never leave children unsupervised in a room where the heater is ON and unguarded.
- Page 6 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 3. OPTIONAL SPACER FRAME KIT The following kit is obtainable either from your heater supplier or direct from Valor Fires Sales. Spacer frame kit 0582631. Contents Quantity (Illustrations are not to scale) 80mm deep spacer frame No 8 x 3/8 Self- tapping screws Figure 1.
- Page 7 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE What opening size do you need in the surround or fireplace opening? This heater can be fitted into fireplaces or surrounds where the following dimensions are available. Width 395mm - 450 mm Height 555mm - 590 mm Depth At least 70mm Do you want to fit the heater against a flat wall with the base of the heater...
- Page 8 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE General notes to read before fitting your heater. If fitting the heater onto a reflective or shiny surface such as a hearth we recommend that this surface does not extend further than 300mm from the fixing plane (wall).
- Page 9 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Fitting the batteries to the Remote Control Handset. The remote control handset uses 2 x 1.5V 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.
- Page 10 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE The mains cable guides. At the base of the heater you will find two electric cable guides, one each side of the heater. If required, the cable guide on the right hand side (looking from the front of the heater) can be removed and put in the rectangular slot in the centre rear of the heater.
- Page 11 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE The heater must be secured into position to prevent it from being tipped over. The following securing options are available: Method A - Securing the heater with Screws. Method B - Securing the heater with Wire. Method C - Securing the heater using the Optional Spacer Frame (kit number 0582631).
- Page 12 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Method B - Securing with wire. This method of securing is recommended where the wall / brickwork is in poor condition or where marble back panels / surrounds are used. Although this section deals with fireplace openings without a spacer, this method of securing the heater it can also be used with the optional spacer frame (See method 1.
- Page 13 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE pull the wire on the right hand side to gather up the excess until the heater is secure. Thread the wire through the remaining small hole to lock the wire and heater in place (See point 4 - figure 9). Method C - Securing with the Optional Spacer Frame.
- Page 14 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Method D - Securing with the clamp. This method of securing cannot be used in conjunction with the optional spacer frame. This is an alternative securing method where fixing to a surround or rear wall proves impractical. 1.
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Page 15: Fitting The Fascia
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 5. LIGHT SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT The light shutter is an adjustable plate that increases and decreases the appearance of the flames in the flame effect. 1. Switch on the fuel effect. If you are satisfied with the appearance of the flame effect there is no need to adjust the light shutter. - Page 16 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Fitting the fascia. 1. Remove the fascia from its packaging. 2. As supplied the fascia support brackets may be flat against the heater body. Using a suitable tool or gloved hand bend the brackets as in figure 15.
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Page 17: Operating The Heater
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 7. OPERATING THE HEATER Never cover the heater or obstruct the opening at the base of the heater, this could cause overheating and consequent risk of fire. The appliance can be controlled by the manual control located behind the ash pan cover on the lower right hand side of the heater or by using the remote control handset. - Page 18 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Pressing the red ‘ON/OFF’ button. Pressing this button at any time whilst the effect and heater are in operation will turn the effect and heater off. Manual Control - What is it and why is it there? The manual control is there as a back up.
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Page 19: Cleaning And Maintaining The Heater
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 8. CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE HEATER Important Safety. Before undertaking maintenance always disconnect the heater from the electricity supply by removing the 3 pin plug and allowing the heater to cool. How do I Clean my heater? The heater and plastic parts need only to be wiped clean with a dry soft cloth;... -
Page 20: Warranty And Service
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE For spares inquiries Spare parts are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’. For your local stockist consult Yellow pages under ‘Central Heating’. When ordering spare parts please have the below information available. This will help us to deal with your call quicker and avoid you having to make a second call. - Page 21 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Our promise to you If you experience a fault with your new heater, we aim to provide a safe and high quality repair service supported by our dedicated national network of highly skilled engineers. Nothing in this warranty will affect your statutory rights. What you need to do if you experience a problem with the operation of the heater;...
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- Page 23 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE To be completed by the customer: Model Serial number (Can be found on the information label - See figure 22) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. Fascia name (Block Capitals) Fascia code - Can be found close to the information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE MAY HAVE...
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