Valor Fires 824 Blenheim Longlite Instructions for use

5133300-01
Model 824
Dream
Electric Heater incorporating the
Valor Fires Control
(EF-032-34)
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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
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.
Telephone [phone] (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
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CUSTOMER CARE
Thank you for choosing Valor Fires
All Valor Fires heaters are designed to meet the most stringent quality, performance
and safety requirements to provide our customers with many years of trouble free
service. This guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your new
Valor Fires heater, by providing simple and informative instructions to enable you to
install it and to ensure that you benefit from the excellent performance and features it
has to offer.
If you require further assistance, the Valor Fires Technical Helpline will be pleased
to help.
Please telephone [phone] (local rates apply in the United Kingdom). In the
Republic of Ireland please telephone [phone].
Valor Fires, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP
www.firesandstoves.co.uk
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from
those given in this publication.
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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
1. HANDLING AND UNPACKING
Before continuing any further with the installation of this heater please read the
following:
Important safety instructions.
The approximate lifting weights (kg) of the heater parts are listed below:
Heat engine Firefront Fascia Spacer* Top Coal
5.9 4.48 8.79 1.74 0.72
* An optional spacer frame kit is obtainable either from your heater supplier or direct
from Valor Fires Sales. The kit is a 75mm (3 inch) spacer kit (Kit number 0582631).
One person should be sufficient to lift the heater. If for any reason this weight is
considered too heavy then obtain assistance.
When lifting always keep your back straight. Bend your legs and not your back.
Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to reposition your feet.
Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Always bend from the knees rather than the
waist. Do not lean forward or sideways whilst handling the heater.
Always grip with the palm of the hand. Do not use the tips of fingers for support.
Always keep the heater as close to the body as possible. This will minimise the
cantilever action.
Use gloves to provide additional grip.
Always use assistance if required.
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2. SAFETY
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Always
 Always install the heater in accordance with this guide. If in doubt obtain
expert advice.
 Always make sure the electrical socket is accessible and located adjacent to, but
not above the heater.
 Always disconnect the heater from the electrical supply before carrying out
cleaning or maintenance.
 Always make sure the heater is firmly secured to prevent it from being tipped
over.
 Always use a fireguard when young children and infirm persons 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.
 Never obstruct or cover the fan outlet or force items into heater openings.
 Never install or use the heater anywhere where water is in use, i.e. Bathrooms,
Kitchens, Shower Rooms and Swimming Pools etc.
 Never use aerosols or steam cleaners on or around the heater.
 Never route the electric supply cable under carpet etc.
 Never install the heater close to curtains or combustible materials.
 Never use the heater to dry clothes etc.
 Never sit or stand on the heater.
Never use the heater with a timer switch or similar device.
Important electrical safety.
The heater must not be located in front of or under an electrical socket; the socket
must always be accessible in order to disconnect the heater from the electrical supply
for maintenance and cleaning.
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.
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Important! This heater must be earthed.
 The heater is supplied with a 3 pin 13 Amp fused re-wireable plug with 1mm² 3
core cable.
 The wires in the cable are coloured in accordance with the following code: -
Live = Brown
Neutral = Blue
Earth = Green / Yellow
 The electric cable 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. All external wiring
between the heater and the electrical supply shall comply with current IEE
regulations. Extension leads should not be used.
3. 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.
Important: Before continuing with the installation of this heater please ensure
that you have completed the information on the last page of this guide.
Do I need any tools?
1. Depending upon the chosen method of installation you may need the following
tools: -
 A Hexagonal Key (Supplied with the heater).
 A Pozidrive / Phillips / cross head screwdriver. This should have a number 2
size tip.
2. If drilling into brickwork you will need a power drill (preferably with hammer action)
and appropriate size drill bit for the wall plugs supplied.
Where can I fit the heater?
This heater can be fitted into fireplaces or surrounds where the following dimensions
are available.
Width 400mm - 450 mm (15.35 inches - 17.72 inches)
Height 555mm - 590 mm (21.9 inches - 23.2 inches)
Depth At least 75mm (At least 3 inches)
An optional spacer frame kit is obtainable either from your heater supplier or direct
from Valor Fires Sales. The kit is a 75mm (3 inch) spacer kit (Kit number 0582631).
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Moving the cable guide.
At the base of the heater you will find an electric cable which runs through a
rectangular plastic cable guide. As supplied the cable guide is fitted into the
rectangular cut-out on the right side of the heater. If required, the cable guide can be
removed and put in the rectangular slot in the centre or left hand side of the heater.
For removal and fitting please see the following sections.
Removing the cable guide
1. Before removing the cable guide please note that
the wider part of the cable guide is on the outer
edge of the base (See figure 1 - Item 1).
2. To remove the cable guide push and lift the tab
on the bottom. The bottom of the cable guide will
open (See figure 1 - Item 2).
3. Lift the electric cable clear of the cable guide.
4. Hold the bottom of the cable guide close to the
heater then gently pull the cable guide away from
the rectangular slot (See figure 1 - Item 3).
Fitting the cable guide.
When fitting the cable guide please remember that
the wider part of the cable guide has to be fitted
against the outer edge of the base (See figure 1-
Item 1).
1. Gently pinch the sides of the cable guide (See
figure 1 - Item 4) and push the cable guide into the
required rectangular slot.
2. Place the electrical cable into the guide and close
the top of the cable guide.
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Figure 1. Removing and
positioning the cable guide.
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4

Heater fixing.
All fixings supplied with the heater have been identified in figure 2.
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Contents Quantity (Illustrations are not to scale)
Heater 1
Wall plug 5
Wood screw 4
Eye screw 1
Steel wire 1
Hexagonal key 1
Hex headed screw 2
Washer 2
Diffuser 1
Figure 2. Contents. Fascia not shown (Items are not to scale)

The heater must be fixed into position to prevent it from being tipped over
The following fixing options are available:
 Screw Fixing.
 Wire Fixing.
 Spacer Frame*.
* An optional spacer frame kit is obtainable either from your heater supplier or direct
from Valor Fires Sales. The kit is a 75mm (3 inch) spacer kit (Kit number 0582631).
If fitting the heater into a fireplace or surround opening, try the heater in the opening
to ensure that it will fit.
If fitting the heater onto a decorative hearth surface such as marble or tile it is
advisable to protect the hearth surface. Do not drag the heater across the surface of
the hearth as this may scratch the hearth surface.
Fascia support brackets.
As supplied the fascia support brackets may be flat against the heater body. Using a
suitable tool or gloved hand bend the brackets as
in figure 3.
Method A - Screw fixing.
Note - If fixing to marble it is recommended that
Method B - ‘Wire fixing’ is used. Drilling marble
without the correct tools and experience may result
in the marble cracking.
1. Place the heater into the fireplace or surround
opening. Make sure that the heater is in the middle
of the surround or fireplace.
2. There are two slotted holes in the top of the
heater (See figure 4). Mark through the slotted
holes so that their position is clear when the
heater is removed.
3. Remove the heater.
4. Drill an appropriate size hole in each of the
marked positions. Insert wall plugs into the
drilled holes.
5. Place the heater so that the slotted holes are
in line with the wall plugs in the fixing surface.
6. Screw and secure the heater with two wood
screws (See figure 2).
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Figure 4. Slots for screw fixing.
Figure 3. Fascia support
brackets

Method B - Wire fix.
This method of fixing needs a fireplace opening and is recommended when fixing the
heater to a marble surround or where the wall or brickwork is in poor condition.
1. The fixing kit supplied with the heater includes a steel wire and eyescrew (See
figure 2). These can be used to secure the heater
to the back of a fireplace opening.
2. Mark the eyescrew position on the centre line
at the back of the fireplace opening and at a
height of 533-560mm (21 inches - 22 inches) (See
figure 5).
3. Drill an appropriate size hole in the marked
position.
4. Insert a wall plug into the drilled hole.
5. Screw the eyescrew into the wall plug.
6. Position the heater in front of the fireplace
opening.
7. At the top of the heater there are four small
holes, two each side of the heater (See
figure 6 - Item 1). From the front of the
heater, thread about 50mm (2 inches)
of the steel wire into the inside small
hole on the left side of the heater (See
figure 6 - item 2).
8. Thread the other end of the wire
through the remaining small hole on
the left hand side of the heater.
Continue to push the wire through this
hole until there is only a small loop of
wire at the front of the heater (See
figure 6 - item 3).
9. At the back of the heater there will
be a long piece and a short piece of
wire coming through the two holes.
Hold the short piece and give the long
piece a gentle tug. This will secure the
steel wire. Take the long piece and
thread this through the eyescrew in the
back of the fireplace opening (See
figure 6 - item 4).
10. From the back of the heater thread
the long piece of steel wire through the
outer small hole on the right hand side
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Figure 6. Steel wire fixing (Detail at top of
heater may differ from that shown)
Figure 5. Eyescrew position.

of the heater (See figure 6 - item 5).
11. Locate the heater in the fireplace opening, then from the front of the heater, gently
pull the steel 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 figure 6 - item 6).
Method C - Spacer Frame
The optional spacer frame is for use during installations where a chimney recess or
rebated fire surround are not available. For your safety the frame and heater must be
securely fixed to the rear wall.
Fitting the spacer frame
The rear of the spacer has wider flanges.
These should be to the rear when fitting.
1. Position the rear of the spacer frame
against the wall. Ensure that the spacer frame
is central to the fireplace. It is important that
the side legs are positioned correctly and are
upright.
2. Mark the upper positions of the key hole
slots on the rear wall (See figure 7).
3. Remove the spacer frame from the fireplace
and place away from the work area.
4. Drill the screw locations using a suitably sized masonry drill bit for the wall plugs
supplied.
5. Insert two wall plugs provided into the holes.
6. Insert a wood screw into each hole and screw in until there is approximately 6mm
of screw protruding from the wall.
Preparing the heater for installation.
1. Using the four screws provided with the spacer
frame kit, fix the heater to the spacer frame.
2. There is a supply cable slot on both sides of the
spacer frame. It is located at the base. Decide which
side to pass the supply cable through and position the
supply cable in the spacer frame slot (See figure 8).
Fitting the heater.
1. Locate the spacer frame and heater over the screw
heads ensuring a tight fit. If the fit is loose, remove the spacer frame and heater from
the wall. Tighten the wall screws slightly and reposition the spacer frame and heater.
Fitting the light diffuser.
1. There is a light diffuser supplied with the heater (See figure 9). Place this on to the
metal flange below the plastic screen.
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Figure 8. Locating the cable
Figure 7. Location points

Fitting the Fascia
1. Fit the fascia to the heater by hooking the
brackets on the rear of the fascia over the brackets
on the heater (See figure 10).
2. Secure the fascia to the heater with 2 off
hexscrews and 2 off washers (See figure 2) through
the holes in the lower side legs of the fascia. A
hexagonal key is supplied with the heater.
3. Hook the firefront on to the fascia as in figure 11.
4. Position the ash pan cover beneath the firefront.
Secure in place using the decorative knob (See
figure 12).
5. Place the one piece coal bed onto the top of the
fuel support.
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Figure 9. Diffuser location
Figure 12. Ash Pan Location
Figure 11. Firefront location
Figure 10. Fitting the facia.

4. USING THE HEATER
Important Safety
Never cover the heater or obstruct the openings at the base of the heater, this
could cause overheating and consequent risk of fire.
What are the fireslide control positions for?
The heater is operated by the fireslide control located on the upper right hand side of
the heater.
Fireslide Position
OFF The flame effect and heater are OFF.
Only the flame effect operates
1kW fan heat setting and flame effect.
2kW fan heat setting and flame effect.
What is the knob for?
The heater has a variable energy control located below the hood on the right hand
side of the heater.
The variable energy control will only work when the Fireslide control is set at the 2kW
setting. If the room requires maximum heat, rotate the control fully clockwise. For less
heat rotate the control counterclockwise until the required heat setting is achieved.
When operating the variable energy control will operate between the 1kW and 2kW
settings. Turning the knob fully counterclockwise will switch the variable energy
function off.
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Figure 13. Variable energy control.

5. 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 always disconnect the heater from the
electricity supply by removing the 3 pin plug and allowing the heater to cool
completely.
1. My heater is on but there is no light or heat.
The first thing to do is check the wall socket. To do this plug in a known working
appliance. If the appliance you have plugged in works then there is a good chance
that the problem lies with the 13 Amp fuse in the heater plug. If either fuse or socket
is suspected, have them checked by an electrician.
2. My heater is on but there is no heat.
A cut out device is fitted to the heater to prevent damage due to over heating. If it
operates due to an obstruction in the airflow, the heater must be turned off and
allowed to cool for 15 minutes and the obstruction removed before restarting.
3. 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
What should I do when I’m ready to dispose of my heater?
The plug should be removed from the mains cable and the mains cable cut from the
heater. These should be disposed of with the heater.
Environmental Protection.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
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6. 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.
You must register your heater with heateam, the service division of Baxi Heating UK
Limited, either by completing and returning the registration card or calling our free
telephone registration line on 0800 032 72 44.
Our promise to you
If you experience a fault with your new heater, we aim to provide a safe and high
quality repair service supported by our dedicated national network of highly skilled
engineers. Nothing in this warranty will affect your statutory rights.
What you need to do if you experience a problem with the operation of the heater;
Read section 5 of this guide “Cleaning and maintaining the heater”. If the problem
cannot be resolved simply call our service division heateam on
08706 090 081 to book an engineer visit or for any general advice that you may need.
Our contact centre is open Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm, weekends and Bank
Holidays 8.30am – 2pm, excluding Christmas Day and New Years day.
When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information
to hand:-
1. Heater serial number.
2. Heater brand and model number.
3. Date of installation.
4. Proof of purchase (If you do not have the heater serial number)
Note: details 1 – 3 can be found on the last page of this guide.
What this warranty covers
Free of charge repair or replacement of components found to be of faulty
manufacture.
Free of charge replacement of the complete unit providing the failure is related to a
manufacturing fault that cannot be repaired or is uneconomic to repair.
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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.
Compensation or consequential losses (e.g. loss of earnings, business losses, stress
and inconvenience) arising from a production breakdown, including repair delays
caused by factors outside our reasonable control.
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Brand (Please tick)
Baxi
Valor
Wonderfire Other.................
D D M M Y Y
Date of Installation
Fascia name (Block Capitals)
Fascia code - Can be found close to the information label (Block Capitals)
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Model
8 2 4
Serial number (Can be found on the information label - See figure 14)
A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA
CODE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED
INSIDE THIS BOX.
A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE
BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX.
To be completed by the customer:

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