Safety - Valor 956 Installer And Owner Manual

Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the
following guide to manual handling:
The lifting weight of the appliance heat engine and hotbox is 4.4 kg. This does
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not include fascia or ceramics.
One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is
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considered too heavy then obtain assistance.
When lifting always keep your back straight. Bend your legs and not your back.
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Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to reposition your feet.
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Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Do not lean forward or sideways whilst
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handling the fire.
Always grip with the palm of the hand. Do not use the tips of fingers for support.
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Always keep the fire as close to the body as possible. This will minimise the
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cantilever action.
Use gloves to provide additional grip.
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Always use assistance if required.
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This product uses fuel effect pieces and a burner compartment rear wall
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containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous
silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to
eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care
when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a
minimum. To ensure that the release of fibres from these RCF articles is kept
to a minimum, during installation and servicing we recommend that you use
a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any dust and soot accumulated in and
around the fire before and after working on the fire. When replacing these
articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up, but are
sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag, clearly labelled as RCF waste. RCF
waste is classed as a stable, non-reactive hazardous waste and may be
disposed at a landfill licensed to accept such waste. Protective clothing is
not required when handling these articles, but we recommend you follow the
normal hygiene rules of not smoking, eating or drinking in the work area and
always wash your hands before eating or drinking.
This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos
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or asbestos related products.
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GDC Group Ltd 2014
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