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BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute. The Highest Standards Valor is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance. Careful Installation Valor is a CORGI registered company.
OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR FIRE Lighting the pilot Lighting the Main Burner Lighting with a taper Selecting the Heat Setting CLEANING Burner Ceramic fuel effect and Rear Wall Metal Parts FUEL BED REFITTING - CERAMIC COALS FUEL BED REFITTING - CERAMIC PEBBLES MAINTENANCE...
OWNER GUIDE SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS DON’T SMOKE EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE – SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Do have the fire installed by a competent person.
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OWNER GUIDE Do always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly or infirm. Do wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the flames are extinguished for any reason.(Your fire is fitted with a safety device that will automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire, if for any reason , the flame goes out) Do get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire.
OWNER GUIDE GAS CONSUMPTION Model 746 Has a maximum natural gas input of 6.0kW (Gross) Has a maximum natural gas output of 3.0kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.15kW (Gross) Model 746 when converted using kit number 0595221 Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.1kW (Gross) Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.1kW (Gross)
OWNER GUIDE Lighting the pilot This fire is controlled by a 4-position gas tap mounted on the front leg of the appliance. To gain access to the gas tap lift off the lower hanging trim. In addition to the “Off” position there is a pilot light and 2 heat control settings.
Figure 3. Lighting with a taper (Shown with Quantum surround) CLEANING To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your Valor appliance, please follow these guidelines: Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool.
OWNER GUIDE should be removed from the fire for cleaning. Cleaning should be carried out in a well ventilated area or in the open air by gently brushing with the pieces held away from your face so that you avoid inhaling the dust. We suggest that you remove the coals / pebbles in the reverse order to that shown in the fuel bed refitting instructions.
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OWNER GUIDE 3. Place a type “A” coal between the front and rear base coals with the letter “A” upright and so that the coal is against the left side of the firebox. See figure 6. 4. Place a type “B” coal between the front and rear base coals as Figure 6.
OWNER GUIDE 7. Place the remaining type “A” coal between the front and rear base coals. The letter “A” should be upside down with its rear face between the right and centre coals of the rear base coal. Angle the coal so that the gap between it and the type “B”...
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OWNER GUIDE Install the 11 loose pebbles as follows. The underside of each pebble is marked with a letter ‘A’ to ‘K’ and an arrow. The pebbles should be positioned so that the arrows always point towards the back of the fireplace opening.
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OWNER GUIDE 6. Hold pebble ‘D’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Place pebble “D” on top of the base front pebble. It should rest against the moulded pebble to its right. (See figure 16). 7. Hold pebble ‘E’ upright with the Figure 16.
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OWNER GUIDE 10. Hold pebble ‘H’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Place pebble ‘H’ between the front and rear base pebbles. It should rest in between pebbles ‘C’ & ‘D’ and against the moulded pebble in the rear pebble base.
In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a Valor service engineer or a CORGI registered installer. If you require your fire to be serviced, please contact Valor Service on 08706 090 081 and quote the following details;...
When fitting replacement parts, follow the instructions contained in this guide. It is important that only Valor approved parts are used for maximum safety. In the United Kingdom, for general advice about gas and your gas fire call our Technical Helpline 08706 061 065.