Valor 326 User manual

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OWNER GUIDE
This Owner Guideis intended to helpyou 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.
MODEL 326
Radiant / Convector
Gas Fire
Sun~Fire

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CAUTION
IF YOU SMELL GAS
DON’T SMOKE
EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES
DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF
TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER
OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS
IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
1. As with any gas appliance, this fire must be
installed by a competent person in accordance
with the latest edition of the gas safety
(installation & use) regulations.
2. If the fire is intended to be installed to a
chimney which was previously used for solid
fuel, please note that the chimney must be
swept prior to installation.
3. On no account must the fire stand on carpets
or other combustible materials. The fire must
stand behind a non-combustible hearth
surface at least 880 mm wide and 300mm from
front to back. The hearth material must be at
least 12.5mm thick. The periphery of the
hearth (or fender) should be at least 50mm
above floor level to discourage placing carpets,
rugs or other combustible materials over it.
4. The minimum clearance from the top surface
of the fire to the underside of any shelf made
from wood or other combustible materials is
as follows:-
•For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height = 203mm
•For a shelf deeper than 150mm
203mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth
over 150mm.
5. It should be appreciated that although this
appliance conforms to all the applicable
standards, it is a heating appliance and certain
parts of its surface will become hot. A suitable
guard which complies with BS 6539 or 6778
should be used for the protection of young
children, the elderly and the infirm. Such a
guard is also recommended for the protection
of pet animals.
6. Always switch the fire off and allow to cool
before cleaning or carrying out any
maintenance.
7. Never hang clothing, towels or any other
fabrics over the fire.
8. This fire is fitted with a device which will
automatically shut off the supply of gas to the
fire if, for any reason, the pilot goes out. If this
device does operate or if the fire is turned off
accidentally or intentionally, always wait three
minutes before attempting to relight.
9. Soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl etc.)
which have a raised pattern, are easily affected
by heat. They may, therefore, scorch or
become discoloured when close to a heating
appliance. Please bear this in mind when
having a heating appliance installed and when
redecorating.
Please note
When operating your fire for the first time, some vapours
may be given off which may cause a slight odour and could
possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate vicinity.
These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They
are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use.
It is quite common for the radiants to take on a brown tint
after a period of use. This is normal with all types of ceramic
radiant and has no adverse effect whatsoever on the
performance orsafety ofthe appliance.
Thank you for choosing this Valor gas appliance. This fire has been designed to give years of trouble-free service. To maintain its
optimum performance, advantage should be taken of the regular servicing and inspection services available for gas appliances.
Annual servicing is recommended. Valor contact telephone numbers are listed on page 5

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OPERATING THE FIRE
The flame sensing device.
For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a device
which will automatically shut off the gas supply to the
fire if the pilot flame goes out. It will also shut off the gas
supply if the flue is blocked or if there is not enough
ventilation. If this device starts to frequently shut off the
gas, get expert advice.
This device incorporates a probe which 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 held down at the ignition position.
If, for any reason, the flames go out when the fire is hot
or if the fire is turned off when hot, always wait at least
three minutes before attempting to relight.
To light and operate.
Figure 2 Pilot viewing opening
Depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise
towards the 1/IGN position (Figure 1).A spark should
be generated at the pilot while turning. The spark should
ignite the pilot. The pilot flame canbe seen through the
opening immediately below the centre radiant (Figure
2).
(If the pilot does not light, turn the control knob to OFF and try
again. In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition mechanism,
the pilot can be lit with a long match or taper as described
below.)
The control knob can then be set at your desired heat
level. The settings are:
Knob
Position
2 Centre radiant on low. Outer radiants off.
3 Centre radiant on full. Outer radiants off.
4 Centre radiant on full. Outer radiants on
low.
5 All radiants on full.
To turn off, partially depress the knob and turn
clockwise to OFF.
Match or taper lighting
If the ignition system will not light the pilot, the fire can
be lit with a long match or taper.
Depress and turn the control to the !/IGN position.
Keep the knob depressed and insert the lighted match or
taper into the pilot viewing opening (figure 2.
When the pilot has been lit, keep the control knob
depressed for approximately ten seconds to allow the
flame sensing probe to warm up and then release it.).
For your own convenience, have the heater serviced as
soon as possible.
CLEANING
Turn the fire off and allow it to cool before attempting
any cleaning.
Normally the fire will only need dusting. The bright
metal trims may be cleaned with a damp cloth and dried
with a soft duster. Obstinate marks can be removed
from the guard and trims using soapy water. Never use
abrasive cleaners.
The radiants can be cleaned with a soft brush - see
further on for how to remove the radiants.
Figure 1 Control knob

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REPLACING THE RADIANTS
Turn the fire off and allow it to cool before attempting to
remove the radiants.
See figure 3.
Remove the dress guard by pressing down the two hooks at
the top. Tilt the guard forward and lift out.
Lift the radiant upwards to clear the metal retaining tab then
pull out bottom first.
Fit the new radiant by inserting its top under the top lip of
the radiant box then swing the bottom of the radiant over
and behind the retaining tab.The back of the radiant should
rest against the rear support bars and the bottom front edge
should be behind the retaining tab.
Replace the dress guard. Locate the bottom of the dress
guard in the two holes in the apron. Push the guard back so
that the two spring projections at the top of the guard engage
inthe slots under the canopy.
Always use the correct type of replacement radiant. Ask for
Valor part number 544649 (GC No. 125 164).
Figure 3 Dress guard & radiant removal
MAINTENANCE
•In order to achieve and maintain high levels of
personal safety and performance efficiency it is
essential that the opening at the back of the fire and
the flue are kept clear of 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 of
dangerous exhaust fumes.In the UnitedKingdom 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 atleast every twelve
months.
We recommend that all gas appliances and their flues,
wherever situated, are checked annually. By a
competent person (inthe U.K. aCORGI registered
installer).
General servicing
If you require any attention to your fire, contact your
supplier mentioning the model name and number. It
will also be helpful if the appliance serial number is
quoted. This will be found on a label on the right hand
side ofthe case nearthe bottom.

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a) Your Post Code.
b) Type of fire.
c) Model/Name.
d) Serial Number This will be found on a label on the right hand side of the case near
the bottom.
e) The fault, problem or request.
For 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
To help us quickly help you, please try to have the
following information available before you contact us:

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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 aremanufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufactured under
a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by theBritish 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