Inset live fuel effect gas fire incorporating the valor fires fireslide control, fitted with one of the following fascia: homeflame dream or homeflame petrus (64 pages)
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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.
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* Although the heater is supplied with a spacer frame, an optional spacer frame kit is obtainable either from your heater supplier or direct from Valor Fires Sales. The kit is a 71mm spacer kit (Kit number 0584081). This spacer when added to the one supplied with the heater enables the heater to be flat wall fixed.
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Green /Yellow The electric supply must be safely routed from the heater to an electrical socket. If the electric cable is damaged, to avoid a hazard it must be replaced by a Valor Fires authorised service agent, or similarly qualified person.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 3. OPTIONAL KITS The following kits are obtainable either from your heater supplier or direct from Valor Fires Sales. Spacer frame kit 0584081 (This kit is not applicable for the Regalia model). Contents Quantity (Illustrations are not to scale) Spacer frame No 8 x 3/8 Self- tapping screws...
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 4. FITTING THE HEATER Please read this section thoroughly before positioning the heater. Do I need any tools? Depending upon the chosen method of installation you may need the following tools: - For Spacer frame or screw fixed installations you will need A Pozidrive / Phillips / cross head screwdriver.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Do you want to fit the heater against a flat wall with the base of the heater on a hearth or similar surface? You will need to purchase the optional spacer frame kit (kit number 0584081). This spacer when added to the one supplied with the heater enables the heater to be flat wall fixed.
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Securing the heater. The contents have been identified in figure 3 (Fascias are not included). Contents Quantity (Illustrations are not to scale) Heater Spacer frame (Not included with Regalia model) No. 8 x 3/8 pan head screw Tension wire Screweye Wood screw...
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE The heater must be secured into position to prevent it from being tipped over. The following securing options are available: Method A - Securing the heater with Screws. Method B - Securing the heater with Wire. Method C - Securing the heater using the Spacer Frame supplied with the heater (Not applicable on Regalia model).
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Method B - Securing with wire. This method of securing is recommended where the wall / brickwork is in poor condition or where marble back panels / surrounds are used. Although this section deals with fireplace openings without a spacer, this method of securing the heater can also be used with the spacer frame supplied with the heater (See...
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 11. Locate the heater in the fireplace opening, then from the front of the heater, gently pull the tension wire on the right hand side to gather up the excess until the heater is secure. Thread the wire through the remaining small hole to lock the wire and heater in place (See point 4 - figure 6).
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Method D - Securing with the optional spacer frame supplied in kit 0584081. The optional spacer is for use where a flat wall installation is required (Not applicable on Regalia model). 1. There are four screws supplied with the optional spacer frame.
INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Method E - Wall mounting with the optional spacer frame kit (0584081) and Elevated Installation kit supplied in kit (0584091). The Optional Spacer Frame and Elevated Installation kit are required where a wall mounted installation is required (Not applicable on Regalia model). (The Classica fascia has been designed for traditional installations where the base of the fascia sits on a hearth or similar surface.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Fitting the brackets to the heater. Secure the spacer frames to the heater as in steps 1 and 7 of METHOD D (See figure 9). 2. The Elevated Installation kit contains two wall mounting brackets and one lower bracket. Secure one of the wall mounting brackets to the rear of the heater using two of the No.8 x 3/8...
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 5. FITTING THE FASCIA Fitting the Classica fascia. 1. Remove the fascia from its packaging. 2. There are two magnets on the lower raised areas of the fascia (See figure 13). Ensure that they are located correctly before fitting the fascia.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Fitting the Innova fascia. If fitting the Innova into an elevated position please see the next section on page 17. 1. Remove the fascia from its packaging. There are two magnets on the lower rear of the fascia. They should rest against the outer edge of the two raised sections (See figure 15).
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 6. OPERATING THE HEATER Never cover the heater or obstruct the opening at the base of the heater, this could cause overheating and consequent risk of fire. The appliance can be controlled by the manual control located on the lower left hand side of the heater or by using the remote control handset.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Pressing the red ‘ON/OFF’ button. Pressing this button at any time whilst the effect and heater are in operation will turn the effect and heater off. Manual Control - What is it and why is it there? The manual control is there as a back up.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 7. CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE HEATER Important Safety. Before undertaking maintenance always disconnect the heater from the electricity supply by removing the 3 pin plug and allowing the heater to cool. How do I Clean my heater? The heater and plastic parts need only to be wiped clean with a dry soft cloth;...
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For general advice about your heater, to report faults, arrange for your heater to be serviced, or for sales and product information call 0844 8711 565. Callers in the Republic of Ireland please telephone 0044 844 8711 565. For spares inquiries Spare parts are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’.
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE 9. 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 19) 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...