Gas Consumption; Part3: Maintenance; Cleaning Your Fire - Valor COSYFLAME TURBOCHIM 528 Owner's Manual

Gas consumption

This gas fire has a maximum gas input of 6.0kW (Gross) and a minimum gas input at the low
setting of 2.2kW (gross).

PART3: MAINTENANCE

Cleaning your fire

To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your Valor fire, please follow these
guidelines:
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Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the gas at the fire and the
electricity at the isolating switch.
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Wait for the appliance to cool. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can
begin.
Metal Parts
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Clean the metal parts with a slightly damp cloth and then dry.
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Do not use abrasive cleaners as these will scratch the fire surface.
Coals
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Although light coatings of soot are usually burnt off during normal use, the coals may benefit
from occasional cleaning.
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Clean the coals by dismantling them and cleaning with a soft brush. Cleaning with a vacuum
cleaner is not recommended because it may damage the coals
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We suggest that you remove the coals in the reverse order to that shown in the fuel bed
refitting instructions.
Ceramic fire box back wall
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Clean with a dry soft brush. Cleaning with a vacuum cleaner is not recommended because it may cause
damage.
Ceramic burner
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Remove any soot or other foreign matter from the solid areas of the burner with a dry soft
brush.
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Be careful not to brush any particles into the open slots.
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Remove any particles from the slots with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush
attachment. Do not poke wire, etc. into the slots in the burner.
Flue terminal
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Keep the slots in the flue terminal on the outside wall clear of any obstructions (leaves, snow
etc.)
Ventilation
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If any purpose made ventilation was provided for this appliance, make sure that it is always
free from any obstruction.
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