Owner's Information - Valor 534XAN Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Your Fireplace
For your safety, this appliance is fi tted with a fl ame supervision device which will shut-off 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 the burner control knob is kept pushed in at the PILOT position. See
lighting instructions on page 41 of this manual.
Cleaning
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During startup, condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside of
the glass and causes dust and lint to cling to the glass surface. Initially, paint, while curing, may deposit a slight fi lm on the
glass. We therefore recommend that, during the fi rst few weeks of use, the glass be cleaned two or three times with non-
abrasive common household cleaners (such as dish soap) and warm water. Ammonia based cleaners should NOT be
used. Subsequently, the glass should be cleaned two or three times a season depending on the circumstances. Do not
clean the glass while it is hot. Always securely replace the window before lighting.
If broken, the glass pane may only be replaced as a complete window unit as supplied by the manufacturer.
To Clean the Inside of the Glass
Louver Front:
• Lift and unhook the top louver. See fi gure 59.
• Lift and unhook the two side channels. See fi gure 60.
• Open the bottom louver—it does not need to be removed.
Cast Iron Front:
• Lift up and unhook the upper casting. The bottom casting
does not need to be removed. See fi gure 61.
Push in the two spring-loaded bolts at the top of the window
and make a quarter turn so that the slots in the bolt heads
are horizontal. This will release the top of the window. Swing
the top of the window open as far as the chain will allow. The
window should be open enough to let you clean the inside of
the glass. See fi gure 62.
To reinstall the window, proceed in the reverse order. Then,
pull the top of the window forward and release to check that it
opens slightly and returns confi rming the good function of the
spring-loaded mechanism. Similarly check the bottom of the
window.
Always securely fasten the window before lighting.
To Clean the Ceramic Fuel Effects, Firebox Walls & Burner
Dust can be brushed from the ceramic logs and fi rebox walls after removing the front unit and opening the window. Dust
can also be removed from the burner using a soft brush after removing the ceramic logs. When cleaning, make sure that
no particles are brushed into the slots of the burner.
Louver Front:
• Lift and unhook the top louver.
• Open the bottom louver—it does not need to be removed. See fi gure 59.
Cast Iron Front:
• Lift up and unhook the upper casting.
• Lift up and unhook the bottom casting. See fi gure 61.
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Figure 59 Louver removal
Figure 61 Cast top front
Figure 60 Side channels
removal
removal