Valor BR417 VA User manual

600B702/06
OWNER’S GUIDE
AS SUPPLIED, THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS
(G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING VALOR CONVERSION KIT NO.0591149 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.
This guide is intended to help you care for your Valor gas fire. Please read
thoroughly before using and keep for future reference
We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable your appliance to be
operated and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required,
our Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.
Please telephone [phone] (National call rates apply).
This guide to be left with the owner
© Valor Heating
MODEL BR417 VA
(G.C.32-032-07)
Inset Live Fuel Effect
Gas Fire
with
Ultimate
Front

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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 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.
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. All our 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
www.valor.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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LIST OF CONTENTS
SAFETY ..............................................................................................................................4
APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS............................................................................................6
OPERATING YOUR FIRE ..............................................................................................7
The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. ...........................................7
To light the fire.................................................................................................................7
To turn off ........................................................................................................................8
Lighting with a taper ........................................................................................................8
CLEANING ........................................................................................................................9
Metal Parts........................................................................................................................9
Ceramic Coals and Rear Wall ..........................................................................................9
Ceramic burner.................................................................................................................9
REFITTING COALS...................................................................................................... 10
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ 12
Regular maintenance ..................................................................................................... 12
Servicing........................................................................................................................ 12
Owner Replaceable Parts .............................................................................................. 13
CUSTOMER CARE
Thank you for choosing Valor.
All Valor gas fires are designed to meet the most stringent quality, performance and
safety 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.
If you require further assistance or any advice about gas in general, the
Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.
Please telephone [phone] (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).

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SAFETY
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
DO
✔
✔✔
✔Have the fire installed by a competent person. In the United Kingdom, installation
must be in accordance with the latest edition of the Gas Safety (installation & use)
Regulations. In the Republic of Ireland, installation must be in accordance with all
national and local regulations in force.
✔
✔✔
✔Have the chimney swept prior to installation if it was previously used for solid fuel.
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✔Have the fire installed in accordance with the installation instructions
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✔Provide a minimum clearance of 750mm from the top surface of the hearth to any
shelf made of wood or other combustible material where the shelf is not more than
150mm deep. For a shelf deeper than 150mm, add 12.5mm to the clearance for every
25mm of additional shelf depth. (See Graph 1)
Graph 1. Clearances to combustible shelves

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✔
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✔Provide a suitable guard that complies with BS 6539 or 6778 for the protection of
young children, the elderly and the infirm. Such a guard is also recommended for the
protection of pet animals. Although this fire conforms to all the applicable standards,
it is a heating appliance and certain parts of its surface will become hot.
✔
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✔Wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the flames
are extinguished for any reason. Your fire is fitted with a safety device that will
automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if, for any reason, the flames go out.
✔
✔✔
✔Get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire. 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 whenever you are considering redecorating.
✔
✔✔
✔Provide a minimum clearance of 178mm between the outer case sides and any corner
wall or other surface that projects beyond the front of the fire. Please bear this in
mind if ever you are considering altering the room.
DON’T
HHang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.
HAdd any extra coals above the number stated in this guide. This could cause a safety
hazard.
HPut paper or any other material on the fire.
HPlace any combustible material (rugs, carpet, plastic tiles etc.) on the hearth.
HAttempt to clean or service the fire until it has been switched off and allowed to cool
completely.

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Figure 1. Dimensions
APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS

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Figure 2. Control knob
OPERATING YOUR FIRE
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.
The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system.
For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device that will shut
down the appliance in the event of abnormal flue conditions. This device is NOT a
substitute for an independently mounted Carbon Monoxide detector.
The device will also 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 this device starts to repeatedly shut off the gas, get expert advice.
This device 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 held
in 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 the fire
To get access to the control knob remove the bottom
front cover. See figure 1.
KDepress the control knob and turn anticlockwise
towards the PILOT/IGN position (See figure 2). A spark
should be generated at the pilot while turning. The spark
should ignite the pilot. The pilot flame can be seen
below coal at the front left side.
KKeep the button at the PILOT/IGN position for a
further ten seconds. This will prevent the flame sensing
device from shutting off the gas while its probe warms
up as explained previously.
KIf the pilot does not ignite quickly repeat the
procedure.
KIf after 10 seconds pilot ignition has not occurred,
turn the control knob back to the “Off” position, wait
for 3 minutes and then repeat the ignition procedure.

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Figure 3. Lighting with a taper
KWhen the pilot is alight and stable, partially depress the knob and turn to “LOW”. The
pilot should then light the main burner at its low setting. There may be a delay of up to
four seconds between the pilot lighting and ignition of the gas at the main burner. This is
normal and is due to the time required to fill the main burner compartment with sufficient
gas for ignition.
KWhen the main burner is alight at its low setting, partially depress the knob and
gradually turn it anti-clockwise until the burner is at your desired level. The burner
flames will gradually increase until the knob reaches the “HIGH” position.
Note: The appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during the
first 20-30 minutes of operation. To do this, simply operate the appliance at its “High”
setting. This will also burn off any carbon deposits that may have formed during previous
operations. If operating the appliance for long
periods it is beneficial to change between settings.
This will help to remove any carbon deposits that
may form during operation.
To turn off
KTo turn the main burner off but leave the pilot
alight, partially depress the knob and turn to
PILOT/IGN.
KTo turn the fire fully off, partially depress the
knob and turn to OFF.
KWait at least three minutes before relighting.
While cooling, the coals may make some crackling
noises. This is quite normal.
Lighting with a taper
See figure 3.
In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition spark, the pilot can be lit by a taper or long
spill. Insert the taper or spill alongside of the left side wall of the fire box, Depress the
control knob, turn it to PILOT/IGN

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CLEANING
To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your Valor fire please follow
these guidelines:
•Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for
the appliance to cool. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin.
•If any pieces of debris are found in the firebox, have the chimney inspected before
further use.
Metal Parts
•Clean the metal parts with a slightly damp cloth and then dry.
•Do not use abrasive cleaners, as these will scratch the fire surface.
Ceramic Coals and Rear Wall
•Light coatings of soot will usually be burnt off during the normal operation of the fire.
•Should any soot accumulation become excessive, the fuel effect pieces and rear wall
should be removed from the fire for cleaning.
•We suggest that you remove the coals in the reverse order to that shown in the fuel
bed refitting instructions.
•This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner compartment rear wall and gaskets
containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate
fibres. Excessive exposure to this material may cause irritation to eyes, skin and
respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling this article to
ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum. To ensure that the release of fibres
from this RCF article is kept to a minimum, during installation and servicing we
recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any dust and soot
accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on the fire. When replacing
this article we recommend that the replaced item is not broken up, but is sealed within a
heavy duty polythene bag, clearly labelled as RCF waste. This is not classified as
“hazardous waste” and may be disposed of at a tipping site licensed for the disposal of
industrial waste. Protective clothing is not required when handling this article, but we
recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking, eating or drinking in
the work area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking.
•This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or
asbestos related products.
Ceramic burner
Remove any deposits of soot or other foreign matter from the solid areas of the burner
with a dry soft brush. Be careful not to brush any particles into the open slots. Remove
any particles from the slots with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment. Do
not poke wire, etc. into the slots in the burner.

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Figure 6. Front Base Coal
Position
Figure 5. Rear Base Coal
Position
Figure 4. Ceramic Rear Wall
Position
REFITTING COALS
1. Fit the ceramic rear wall into the bracket at the
back of the firebox .See figure 4.
2. Place the rear base coal in the firebox. It should
rest on the ledges at the sides and back of the firebox
and its rear face should touch the rear ceramic wall.
See figure 5.
3. Place the front base coal in the firebox with its
bottom front locating over the front rim of the
firebox. Pull the coal forward so that it locates
immediately behind the front rim of the
firebox. See figure 6.
There are two types of loose coals. These are
identified with the letter “A” or “B” on the
underside of the coal.
There are three “A” coals and two “B” coals.
The position of the loose coals is important.
Do not alter the position of the loose coals
from that shown in this section of the
Owner’s guide.

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Figure 10.
Figure 9.
Figure 8.
Figure 7.
4.Place a type “A” coal
between the front and rear base
coals with the letter “A” upright and
so that the coal is against the left
side of the firebox. See figure 7.
5. Place a type “B” coal
between the front and rear base
coals as shown in figure 8. The
letter “B” should be upright.
6. Place a type “A” coal
between the front and rear base
coals with the letter “A” upright.
The top of the coal should rest
against the centre coal of the rear
base coal as shown in figure 9.
7. Place the remaining type “B”
coal at the right side of the firebox
between the front and rear base
coals. The letter “B” should be
upright. The coal should touch the
right side of the firebox. See figure
10.

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Figure 11.
8. Place the remaining type “A”
coal between the front and rear
base coals. The letter “A” should
be upside down with its rear face
between the right and centre coals
of the rear base coal. Angle the
coal so that the gap between it and
the type “B” coal to its right is
appreciably larger than the gap
between it and the type “A” coal to
its left but do not have it touching the type “A” coal. This will give the best flame effect.
See figure 11.
MAINTENANCE
Regular 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 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 twelve
months by a competent person (In the U.K, a CORGI registered installer).
We recommend that all gas appliances and their flues, wherever situated, are checked
annually.
Servicing
•In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a Valor Service engineer
or a CORGI registered installer.
•If you require your fire to be serviced, please contact Valor Service on 08706 090
081 and quote the following details;
a) Model name and number.
b) Appliance serial no. (To be found on a tied label next to the control knob. It is
visible when the bottom front cover is removed.)
If you wish to replace any of the owner replaceable parts listed below, please contact
Valor Spares on 08706 000 454 for your nearest stockist of these parts. When ordering
please quote the part number shown below.

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Owner Replaceable Parts
Description Part No
Ceramic rear wall 0579339
Front base coal 0579119
Rear base coal 0579129
Pack of 5 loose coals 0579149
•When fitting replacement parts, follow the instructions contained in this guide. It
is important that only Valor approved parts are used for maximum safety.
•In the United Kingdom, for general advice about gas and your gas fire call the
VALOR TECHNICAL HELPLINE 08706 061 065.
•In the Republic of Ireland call 0044 08706 061 065 for all enquiries.