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Aldwyn, Distinction 2 Panache. (GC No. EF-032-24) 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.
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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.
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 1. HANDLING AND UNPACKING Fascia parts may be covered in protective film. Ensure that this has been removed before using the heater. Before continuing any further with the installation of this heater please read the following: Important safety instructions.
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Always use a fireguard when young children, infirm persons and pet animals can come into contact with the heater. Always use genuine Valor Fires spare parts. Never Never leave children unsupervised in a room where the heater is ON and unguarded.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility. Important! This heater must be earthed.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 4. FITTING THE HEATER The installation of this heater requires a reasonable level of DIY skills. Please read this guide thoroughly before commencing installation and if in doubt, seek help from a competent person. Before fitting the fuel support ensure that the back page of this guide is completed.
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Securing the heater. The contents have been identified as in figure 2 (The fascia and fuel effect is not shown). Additional fixings may be required if fitting the heater to a plasterboard wall that has a wooden frame behind it. In such cases we recommend the use of heavy duty cavity fixings.
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Panache models (Illustrations are not Contents to scale) Screw (Surround to Plinth) Aldwyn (Illustrations are not (Illustrations are not Contents Contents to scale) to scale) 35mm long Wall fixing wood bracket screw 15mm long wall plug screw Figure 2.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Fitting the heater. Distinction 2 models. 1. There is a lower support bracket supplied with the heater. Secure this to the rear base of the heater with the two screws supplied (See figure 3). 2. Decide the location of the heater. 3.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Figure 4. Fitting the Distinction 2 Fascia. 1. The rear of the fascia has two vertical metal strips. The tops of these strips have a ‘U’ shape. Hang the fascia to the top side flanges of the heater using these ‘U’ channels (See figure 5).
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 2. The bottom of the fascia has a bracket with two holes. Secure the bottom of the fascia to the heater using the two knurled shoulder screws supplied (See figure 6). Figure 6. Securing the Distinction 2 fascia Aldwyn model.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Fitting the Fuel support (All models). Before fitting the fuel support ensure that the back page of this guide is completed. 1. Locate the fuel support as in figure 8. 2. Place the coals / pebbles on top of the fuel support.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 6. CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE HEATER How do I clean my heater? The heater fascia and plastic parts need only to be wiped clean with a dry soft cloth, do not use polishes or abrasive materials. I have a problem with my heater! Important Safety Before undertaking maintenance or replacing the lamp(s) always disconnect the...
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15 minutes and the obstruction removed before restarting. 4. I Have a problem that is different to those in the previous examples 1- 3. For general advice about your heater: Valor Fires TECHNICAL HELPLINE 0844 8711 565. CALLERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Call 0044 844 8711 565.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 8. WARRANTY AND SERVICE Information for the customer Standard Warranty Terms & Conditions The warranty is for 12 months subject to contract. In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a heateam service engineer or a suitably qualified person.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE What this warranty does not cover Repairs to heaters which haven’t been installed properly and as set out in this guide. Faults caused by inadequate supply of electricity. Reimbursement of any third party repair or replacement costs that we haven’t been told about or agreed with you in advance.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE To be completed by the customer: Model Serial number (Can be found on the information label - See figure 10) 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 BEEN PLACED...
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