Valor COSYFLAME BR623 User manual

For
600B337/01
VALOR COSYFLAME
(MODEL BR623)
&
VALOR SECRET
(MODEL BR427)
&
VALOR GRAMPIAN
(MODEL BR427)
Inset Live Fuel Effect Gas Fires
OWNER GUIDE
This Owner Guide is intended to help you care for your Valor gas fire.
Please read carefully before using your gas fire and keep for future reference.
This Owner Guide gives sufficient details to enable your gas fire to be operated and
maintained.
IMPORTANT.
Please keep your Owner Guide in a safe place together with the
Installer Guide.

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Thank you for choosing Valor.
All Valor gas fires are designed to meet themost stringent quality, performance andsafety requirements to provide
our customers with many years’ trouble-free service.
Your owner guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your Valor gas fire by providing simple
and informative instructions to ensure that you benefit from the excellent performance and features it has to offer.
Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceor any adviceaboutgasingeneral,theValor AdviceLine will be pleased to help.
Please telephone[phone] (local call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
FOR OTHER USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.
As supplied, this appliance is for use with natural gas (G20).
When converted using kit no. 591149 this appliance is for use with
propane gas (G31).
This appliance is for use in the United Kingdom (GB) and the Republic
of Ireland (IE) only.
CUSTOMER CARE

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PLEASE NOTE
1. This appliance is to be used only with the type of gas for which it has been supplied. Never attempt to use the
appliance with other gas types.
2. Always use a fireguard complying with BS6539 orBS6778 forthe protectionof young children,the elderly or
infirm.
3. The hearthinfront ofthe fire should be of anon-combustible material.
4. The fire is lit by apiezo electric spark unit.
5. When operating your appliance for the first time, some vapours may be given off which may cause a slight odour
and could possibly set off any smoke alarms inthe immediate vicinity. These vapours are quite normal withnew
appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use.
6. Never throw paper, ash or other materials onto your fire.
7. The chimney should have been swept thoroughly before installation.
8. In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency it is essential that the
opening at the back ofthe fire andthe flue are kept clearof any form of obstruction. It is possible that deposits of
mortar or soot could fall and accumulate causing the flue to be blocked or restricted and so preventing proper
clearance ofdangerous exhaust fumes.
In the United Kingdom it is the law that a landlord must have any gas appliance, flue and pipework which is
situated in a tenant’s premises checked for safety at least every 12 months. We recommend that all gas appliances
and their flues, wherever situated, are checked annually by a competent person (In the UK, a CORGI registered
installer).
9. Ensure that any purpose made room ventilationis kept clear from obstruction.
10. This appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing device (A.S.D). If the appliance closes down after a period of
operation for no apparent reason, stop using the appliance until the installation and appliance have been
thoroughly checked by acompetent person.

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OPERATION OF THE FIRE
1. This fire is controlled by a 4 position gas tap mounted on the front leg of the appliance
(see Fig 1). In additionto the OFFpositionthere is a pilot light and 2 heat control
settings.
The flame sensing device & flue blockage safety system.
For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device that will shut
downthe appliance inthe event ofabnormal flue conditions. This device is NOT a
substitute for an independently mounted Carbon Monoxide detector.
The device will automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if the pilot flame goes out
due to lack of oxygen or for any other reason.
If the device starts to shut off the gas frequently, get expert advice.
The system incorporates a probe that senses that the heat from the pilot flame is correct.
If this probe is cool, the device will prevent any gas flow unless the control knob is kept
depressed at the PILOT/IGN position.
If for any reason, the flames go out whenthe fire is hot orifthe fire is turnedoffwhen
hot, always wait at least five minutes before attempting to relight.
2. To Light The Pilot
Depress the controlknob and turnanticlockwise towards the PILOT/IGN position.A spark should be generatedat the
pilot while turning. The spark should ignite the pilot. The pilot flame can be seen below the dress coal at the front left
side.
Keep the button at the PILOT/IGN position for a further ten seconds. This will prevent the flame sensing device from
shutting offthe gas while its probe warms up.
If the pilot does not ignite instantly, repeat procedure until ignition is achieved.
NOTE: If after10 seconds pilot ignitionhas not occurred,turnthe controlknob back to the OFFposition, wait for 3
minutes and then repeat the ignition procedure.
3. Lighting The Main Burner
Once the pilot light is established, the main burner can be lit by depressing and turning the control knob anticlockwise to
the HIGH position.
4. Controlling the Heat Setting
In order to change from one setting to anotherdepress the control knob slightly andturnthe knob to the required
position. Alternatively, if asetting betweenLOW and HIGH is required the controlmay be set inthis position.
Note: Do not operate yourfire at the HIGH setting for more than afew minutes in the first eight hours following
installation. This will avoid thermal shock to the coals and burner surface. Minor surface cracking of the burner is normal
and not a cause for concern.
5. To Turn the fire back to Pilot Setting
Depress the control knob and turn clockwise until the pilot setting is reached.
6. To Turn the Appliance Off
Ensure that the controlknob is in the pilot position. Depress the control knob and turnclockwise to the OFFposition.
Figure 1

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CLEANING
Note: Before attemptingany ofthe following ensure that the fire has been allowed to coolcompletely.
Note: Some discoloration ofthe coals is normal.
The metal parts of the fire should be carefully cleaned with a damp cloth and then polished with a dry cloth. On no
account should any metal polish or similar be used as this may prove harmful to the surface.
This product uses fuel effect pieces andburnercompartment walls containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which
are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to this material may cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin and
respiratory tract. Consequently, it makes sense to take care whenhandling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is
kept to a minimum.
Light coatings of soot will usually be burnt off during the normal operation of the fire. Should any soot accumulation
become excessive,the fueleffect pieces and walls shouldbe removedfrom the fire forcleaning. Cleaning should be
carried out in a well ventilated area or in the open air by gently brushing with the pieces held away from your face so that
you avoid inhaling the dust. We do not recommend the use of a normal domestic vacuum cleaner which may blow dust
back into the air. We suggest that youremove the coals inthe reverse order to that shownin the fuelbed refitting
instructions.
The burnersurface can be carefully vacuumed to remove any loose particles. Note: Surface cracking is normal and no
cause for concern.
To reassemble follow the steps onthe followingpages.
SPARE PARTS
The ceramic fuelbed items are customer replaceable. Whenordering please quote the number shown below. Only use
genuine Valor replacements parts in the correct quantity.
Description Part Number
Front base coal 9770074
Rear base coal 9770075
Packof 9 top coals 9780033

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REFITTING COALS
Place the front base coalin the
burner compartment so that it
rests onthe ledges atthe sides and
front. Pull the coal forward so that
it is immediately behind the front
rim of the burner compartment
(Figure 2).
Place the rear base coal in the
burner compartment behind the
front coal. It should rest on the
ledge at the back ofthe burner
compartment and its rear face
should touch the rear ceramic wall
(See figure 3).
Placing The Dress Coals
Install the 9 loose coals as follows.
The smoothsurfaces ofthe coals
should be at the bottom and back.
Select the smallest coals and put
them aside until all the other coals
are installed. Place four of the
medium size coals in the four
valleys of the front coal. (See
Figure 4).
Place the three remaining medium
size coals behindand
approximately midway between
eachof the coals inthe front row.
(See Figure 5).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5

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Place the two remaining small
coals alongside the main coals.
(Figure 6).
a) Your Post Code.
b) Type of fire.
c) Model/Name.
d) Serial Number.
e) The fault, problem or request.
General advice about gas and your gas fire:
VALOR ADVICELINE 0345 626341.
To report faults or arrange for your fire to be serviced:
VALOR SERVICE 0121 386 6203.
To order spares or for sales information:
VALOR SALES 0121 386 6260.
CALLERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Call 0044 121 373 8111
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
To help us quickly help you, please try to have the
following information available before you contact us:
(The information can be found on the appliance Data
Badge located underneath the burner unit)
Figure 6

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Safety First.
Valor fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards and Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence.
At the heart of every Valor fire.
All Valor fires are manufacturedto the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufacturedunder
a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute.
The Highest Standards
Valor is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high standards of safety,
quality and performance.
Careful Installation
Valor is a Corgi registered company. Allour gas fires must be
installed by a competent Corgi Registered Installer in accordance
with our Installer Guide and should not be fitted directly on to a
carpet or floor of combustible material.
Valor Heating, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication