Valor Fires 834 Instructions for use

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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
© Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007.
Model834
Electric Heater
fitted with one of the following fascia
Hanging Deco,Distinction 2,
Panacheor Washington.
(GC No. EF-032-24)
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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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.
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
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 telephone [phone].
FOR OTHER USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS SEE PAGE 15 OF
THIS GUIDE
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1. HANDLING AND UNPACKING
Fascia parts may be covered in protective film. Ensure that this has been removed
before using the heater.
Before continuing any further with the installation of this heater please read the
following:
Important safety instructions.
!The lifting weights of the heater parts are listed below: -
Heater Heat engine (kg) Fascia (kg)
Surround and Fascia (kg)
Hanging Deco 8.15 6.72 N/A
Distinction 2 8.15 6.39 N/A
Panache 8.15 N/A 19.0
Washington 8.15 N/A 19.0
!
One person should be sufficient to lift Hanging Deco and Distinction 2 heater. We
recommend a minimum of two people lift the Panache and Washington
models. 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, maintenance or replacing the lamps.
!Always
use a fireguard when young children, infirm persons and pet animals 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 obstruct the openings at the base of the heater, this could cause
overheating and consequent risk of fire.
!Never install or use the heater anywhere where water is in use, i.e.
Bathrooms, Kitchens, Shower Rooms, 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 or surround.
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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. On the Panache and Washington models the electrical
socket must not be covered by the surround or plinth.
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 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
(See page 15 for contact
numbers). All external wiring between the heater and the electrical supply shall
comply with current IEE regulations.
2. HEATER DIMENSIONS
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Figure 1. Heater dimensions (Fascia may differ from that shown)
Model Dimension A Dimension B Dimension C
Hanging Deco 950 700 150
Distinction 2 800 675 165
Panache 1200* 1030 280*
Washington 1200* 1030 280*
*On the Panache and
Washington models
Dimensions A and C
include the Plinth.

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.
Before fitting the fuel support ensure that the back page of this guide is
completed.
Do I need any tools?
Hanging Deco and Distinction 2 models.
!
A Pozidrive / Phillips / cross head. This should have a number 2 size tip. This is
required for screwing the lower support bracket and the hanging/retainer brackets
to the Hanging Deco fascia.
!
A flat ended screwdriver will be required for securing the wall mounting bracket
and lower support bracket.
!If drilling into brick work you will need a power drill (preferably with hammer
action) and appropriate size drill bit for the wall plugs supplied.
Panache and Washington model.
!
A Pozidrive / Phillips / cross head. This should have a number 2 size tip. This is
required for screwing the surround to the plinth.
Where can I fit the heater?
Hanging Deco and Distinction 2 models.
The Hanging Deco and Distinction 2 models are designed to be wall mounted on a
flat wall. There should be at least 50mm (2 inches) clearance between the top of the
fascia and anything such as a shelf, fireplace surround or mantel etc. This will allow
the fascia to be lifted off or removed during servicing. To check this gently place the
fascia against the surface to which it is to be fixed. Measure the distance from the top
of the fascia.
Panache and Washington model.
The model is designed to be floor mounted on a level flat floor.
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Securing the heater.
The contents have been identified as in figure 2 (The Fascia is not shown).
Additional
fixings may be required if fitting the heater to a
plasterboard wall that has a wooden
frame behind it. In such cases we recommend the use of heavy duty cavity fixings.
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Figure 2. Contents (Items are not to scale)
Contents Qty (Illustrations are not
to scale) Contents Qty
(Illustrations are not
to scale)
Heater 1Fuel
support 1
All models
Hanging Deco and Distinction 2
Contents Qty (Illustrations are not
to scale) Contents Qty (Illustrations are not to scale)
Lower
support
bracket 1Wall
mounting
bracket
1
Woodscrew 3Wall plug 3
No.8 x 3/8
screw 2
Knurled
shoulder
screw.
(Distinction
2 Model)
1

Fitting the heater.
Hanging Deco and Distinction 2 models.
1. There is a Lower Support
bracket supplied with the
heater. Secure this to the
rear base of the heater with
the two screws supplied (See
figure 3).
2. Decide the location of the
heater.
3. ‘Hanging Deco’ fascia
only - If the heater is to be
fixed with the bottom of the
fascia level with the hearth or
finished floor then the wall
mounted support bracket
needs to be secured as in
figure 4. (The dimension shown in figure 4 is a minimum dimension for installations
with an ‘Hanging Deco’ fascia. This dimension can be increased).
3. ‘Distinction 2’ fascia - The fascia is secured at the base with two knurled
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Hanging Deco model
Contents Qty (Illustrations are not
to scale) Contents Qty
(Illustrations are not
to scale)
Fascia
hanging
bracket 2Fascia
retaining
bracket
2
No.8 x 3/8
screw 12
Panache and Washington models
Contents Qty (Illustrations are not
to scale)
Screw
(Surround to
Plinth) 6
Figure 2. Contents continued (Items are not to scale)
Figure 3.

shoulder screw and therefore
cannot be fitted level with the
hearth or finished floor level
as the ‘Hanging Deco’ above.
4. If fitting to a conventional
brick wall then use the outer
slotted holes in the bracket. If
fitting to a plasterboard wall
that has a wooden frame
behind it then use all four
fixing holes in the bracket.
This is required to spread the
load. Mark the positions of the
hanging bracket holes on the
wall.
5. Drill the marked positions
using a suitable sized drill bit
for the chosen fixings.
6. Insert the wall plugs /
fixings and secure the bracket
to the wall using suitable screws.
7. Hang the heater body on the wall hanging bracket.
8. Underneath the heater, mark on the wall the position of the slot in the lower
support bracket.
9. Lift the heater off the wall.
10. Drill the marked positions using a suitable sized drill bit for the chosen fixings.
11. Insert the wall plugs /
fixings.
12. Hang the heater body on
the wall hanging bracket.
Secure the bottom of the
heater using a suitable
screw.
Panache and Washington
models.
1. The surround has six
holes in its base. The top
surface of the plinth has six
pilot holes. Place the
surround onto the plinth
ensuring that the six holes
are in line. Secure the
surround to the plinth using
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Figure 5.
Figure 4. Wall hanging bracket height from
finished floor / hearth

six screws supplied (See figure 5).
2.
Place the surround and plinth assembly against the wall ensuring that the electrical
cable is on the required side of the surround.
Fitting the Hanging Deco Fascia.
1. On the underside of the fascia top are
two sets of pilot holes. Align the holes in
the fascia hanging brackets with the
pilot holes and secure using the screws
supplied (See figure 6).
2. On the lower rear of the fascia are
two sets of pilot holes. Align the holes in
the fascia retaining brackets with the
pilot holes and secure using the screws
supplied (See figure 6).
3. Locate the fascia hanging brackets
into those on top of the heater.
4. Swing the bottom of the fascia in to
place.
Fitting the Distinction 2 Fascia.
1. The rear of the fascia has two vertical
metal strips. The tops of these strips
have a ‘U’ shape. Hang the fascia to the
top side flanges of the heater using these ‘U’ channels (See figure 7).
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Figure 6.
Figure 7. Locating the Distinction 2 fascia
(Shown from the rear)

2. The bottom of the fascia
has a bracket with two holes.
Secure the bottom of the
fascia to the heater using the
two knurled shoulder screws
supplied (See figure 8).
Fitting the Fuel support (All models).
Before fitting the fuel support ensure that the back page of this guide is
completed.
1. Locate the fuel support as in figure 9.
2. Place the coals / pebbles on top of the fuel
support. It is not necessary to use all the coals /
pebbles supplied.
Important notes.
! The coal pieces supplied are a natural material.
Occasionally it will be necessary to reduce the size
of the coal pieces. To do this place them inside a
plastic bag, place on a suitable hard surface and tap
gently with a small hammer or similar tool.
! The coals / pebbles are for decorative
purposes only. There is a choke risk to young
children. Make sure they cannot gain access to
them.
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Figure 9. Fuel support
locations (Fascia may differ
from that shown)
Figure 8. Securing the Distinction 2 fascia

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 three switches for?
The heater is operated by three switches located below the hood on the left hand side
of the heater.
Switch 1 = OMain On - Off
In the On position only the fuel effect operates
Switch 2 = I1kW fan heat setting and fuel effect
Switch 3 = II 2kW fan heat setting and fuel effect
The switches are connected on the inside, so when switch 1 is turned off, all switches
turn off.
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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 or replacing the lamp(s) 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 the light appears brighter on
one side of the heater.
This is possibly a lamp failure. Remove the lamp(s) as follows and check it / them in
a table lamp that is known to work. If it / they do not work in the table lamp then
replace as below.
The lamps fitted to this heater are standard clear 40 Watt (maximum) candle, Edison
screw, SES E14 lamps, but due to the indeterminate life span and ease of
replacement, they are specifically excluded from the guarantee.
To replace the lamp(s).
1. To gain access to the lamp, remove
the loose coals / pebbles from the fuel
support and place them onto an old
newspaper or plastic bag. This will
prevent them from marking the surface.
2. Remove the fuel support by lifting
clear.
3. Unscrew and replace the lamp(s) with
a clear 40 Watt (maximum) candle,
Edison screw, SES E14.
4. Refit the fuel support and coals /
pebbles.
2. 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 13Amp
fuse in the heater plug. If either fuse or socket is suspected, have them checked by
an electrician.
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Figure 10. Lamp replacement

3. 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.
4. I Have a problem that is different to those in the previous examples
1- 3.
Following is a list of useful telephone numbers
For general advice about your heater:
VALOR FIRES TECHNICAL HELPLINE 08706 061 065.
To report faults or arrange for your heater to be serviced:
VALOR FIRES SERVICE 08706 090 081.
For sales or product information:
VALOR FIRES SALES 08706 061 067.
CALLERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Call 0044 8706 061 065
For spares inquiries
Spare parts are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’. For
your local stockist consult Yellow pages under ‘Central Heating’.
6. ENVIRONMENT
What should I do when I’m ready to dispose of my heater?
The plug should be removed from the mains supply cable and the mains supply cable
cut from 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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7. 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 CORGI registered installer.
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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To be completed by the customer:
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Brand (Please tick)
Baxi
Valor
Wonderfire Other........................
D D M M Y Y
Date of Installation
A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA
CODE 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 THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE
BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX.
Model
8 3 4
Serial number (Can be found on the information label - See figure 11)
Figure 11. Information label location
(Looking from the top of the heater)

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