Valor C1 User manual

C1
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
(GC No. 32-032-46)
INCORPORATING THE
CONTROL
(Manufacturer ref. 640)
3002526/03
OWNER’S GUIDE
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO.0591301 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 gas fire. Please read thoroughly before
using and keep for future reference
For Service Phone [phone]
Manufactured exclusively for British Gas & Scottish Gas by Valor Heating, Wood
Lane, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP
This guide to be left with the owner
© Valor Heating

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Safety First.
This fire is CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards and
Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence
This fire has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and
was manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British
Standards Institute.
The Highest Standards
The manufacturer is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to
ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance.
Careful Installation
The manufacturer is a CORGI registered company. This gas fire 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.
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
GAS CONSUMPTION ................................................................................................... 7
OPERATING YOUR FIRE ........................................................................................... 7
The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. ........................................ 7
To light the fire.............................................................................................................. 8
To turn the fire off ......................................................................................................... 9
Lighting with a taper ..................................................................................................... 9
CLEANING.................................................................................................................... 10
Metal Parts................................................................................................................... 10
Coals and burner compartment walls.......................................................................... 10
Ceramic burner ............................................................................................................ 10
FUEL BED REFITTING.............................................................................................. 11
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................... 16
Battery replacement..................................................................................................... 16
Regular maintenance ................................................................................................... 16
This gas fire is designed to meet the most stringent quality, performance and safety
requirements to provide you with many years’ trouble-free service.
This guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your gas fire by
providing simple and informative instructions to ensure that you benefit from the
excellent performance and features it has to offer.

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Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances.
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.
Do have the chimney swept prior to installation if it was previously used for solid fuel.
Do have the fire installed in accordance with the installation instructions.
Do provide a minimum clearance as shown in graph 1 above the hearth to any shelf
made of wood or other combustible material. Please bear this in mind if you are making
any alterations to the room.

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Do 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).
Do 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).
Do 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.
Do provide a minimum side clearance as detailed in figure 1. Please bear this in mind if
ever you are considering altering the room.
Don’t hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.
Don’t add any extra coals above the number stated in this guide. This could cause a
safety hazard.
Don’t put paper or any other material on the fire.
Don’t place any combustible material (rugs, carpet, plastic tiles, etc.) on the hearth.
Don’t attempt to clean or service the fire until it has been switched off and allowed to
cool completely.

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APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS
Dimension X is 50mm. This can be deleted when installing into a pre-cast or clay flue
block system.
Figure 1 Appliance dimensions.

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GAS CONSUMPTION
Model 640
Has a maximum natural gas input of 6.85kW (Gross)
Has a maximum natural gas output of 4.0kW (Gross)
Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.7kW (Gross)
Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.34kW (Gross)
Model 640 when converted using kit number 0591301
Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.7kW (Gross)
Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.9kW (Gross)
Has a minimum propane gas input of 4.3kW (Gross)
Has a minimum propane gas output of 2.29kW (Gross)
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 which 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 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 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.

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Figure 2. The Control
To light the fire
The slide control is shown in figure 2.
1. Slide the control button to the bottom (ignition) position marked .
In this position, the electronic ignition system should cause a series of sparks which
should light the pilot. Within four seconds of the pilot igniting, the main burner should
light at its minimum setting.
If no sparks are produced to light the pilot, the battery may need replacing. Details of
battery replacement are given further on in this manual.
Until you can obtain a replacement battery the fire can be lit with a taper as described
later in the instructions.
2. Keep the button at the ignition 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
above.
3. If low heat is required, release the button. The button will automatically spring up to
the low heat position shown in figure 2 (See note i below).
4. For a higher heat level slide the button upwards. The burner flames and heat output
will gradually increase until the button reaches the high heat position shown in figure 2.
When the button reaches the high heat position you will feel a check to its movement. Do
not slide the button above the high heat position unless you want to turn the fire off
(See note i below).
Note i) If the flames go out while setting the
control, repeat the full lighting
procedure. If the flames repeatedly go
out have the fire serviced.
ii) Please note. When first turned on the
flames will appear predominantly blue.
The coals will take time to warm up.
Although some glow will be seen after
approximately ten minutes, the full
visual effect will only be apparent after a
somewhat longer time.
iii) 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 slide the
control button to its highest setting. This will also burn off any carbon deposits
that may have formed during previous operations.

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Figure 3. Lighting with
a taper
iv) If operating the appliance for long periods it is beneficial occasionally to
change the settings. This will also help to remove any carbon deposits that
may form during operation.
To turn the fire off
Slide the button up past the high heat position to the “O” position.
Both the main burner and the pilot should go out.
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 firebox and
operate the slide control as described above.

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CLEANING
To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your 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.
Coals and burner compartment walls
•This product uses fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls 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 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 fuel effect pieces and walls
should be removed from the fire for cleaning.
•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 you remove the coals in the reverse order to that shown in the fuel
bed refitting instructions.
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 5. Front Coal Location
Figure 4. Ceramic Base Location
FUEL BED REFITTING
1. Place the ceramic base coal
in the burner compartment.
The bottom rear face of the
coal should rest on the angled
ledges at the back of the
burner compartment. The
bottom front edges of the coal
base should locate against the
left and right hand side
brackets. (See figure 4).
(Installer - Note that the small round holes in
the burner plaques that will be covered by the
base coal are not gas burner ports. They are
simply a consequence of the plaque
manufacturing process).
2. Place the left-hand ceramic front coal in
position in front of the base coal (See figure
5).
3. Place the right hand ceramic front coal in
position in front of the base coal. This should
overlap the left-hand coal. Push the two sides
together to minimise the gap. (See figure 5).
4. There will be a gap between the rear of the
front coals and the front of the base coal. (See
figure 5).

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5. Install the 12 loose coals as follows. The
underside of each coal is marked with a letter
‘A’ to ‘L’ and an arrow.
6. The coals should be positioned so that the
arrows always point towards the back of the
firebox. When located into position the stem of
each arrow should be at 90° to the rear of the
firebox
7. Hold coal ‘A’ upright with the arrow
pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘A’ as shown
in figure 6.
8. . Locate coals ‘B’ to ‘E’
so that they are firmly seated
in the valleys in the coal
base and front coal.
9. Hold coal ‘B’ upright
with the arrow pointing to
the top. Locate coal ‘B’ as
shown in figure 7.
10.Hold coal ‘C’ upright
with the arrow pointing to
the top. Locate coal ‘C’ as
shown in figure 8.
Figure 8. Second row “Coal C”
Figure 7. Second row “Coal B”
Figure 6.Front Row “Coal A”

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11. Hold coal ‘D’ upright with
the arrow pointing to the top.
Locate coal ‘D’ as shown in
figure 9.
12. Hold coal ‘E’ upright with
the arrow pointing to the top.
Locate coal ‘E’ as shown in
figure 10.
13. Hold coal ‘F’ upright with
the arrow pointing to the top.
Locate coal ‘F’ as shown in figure
11.
14. This will complete the second
row of loose coals.
Figure 11. Second row “Coal F”
Figure 10. Second row “Coal E”
Figure 9. Second row “Coal D”

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15. Locate coals ‘G’ to ‘K’ so
that they are firmly seated in the
valleys in the coal base.
16. Hold coal ‘G’ upright with
the arrow pointing to the top.
Locate coal ‘G’ as shown in
figure 12.
17. Hold coal ‘H’ upright with
the arrow pointing to the top.
Locate coal ‘H’ as shown in
figure 13
18. Hold coal ‘I’ upright with
the arrow pointing to the top.
Locate coal ‘I’ as shown in
figure 14.
Figure 14. Third row “Coal I”
Figure 13. Third row “Coal H”
Figure 12. Third row “Coal G”

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19. Hold coal ‘J’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Locate
coal ‘J’ as shown in figure 15
20. Hold coal ‘K’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Locate
coal ‘K’ as shown in figure 16
21. Hold coal ‘L’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Locate
coal ‘L’ as shown in figure 17
Figure 17 Third row “Coal L”
Figure 16. Third row “Coal K”
Figure 15. Third row “Coal J”

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MAINTENANCE
Battery replacement
This appliance requires one 9V PP3 Ever
Ready Silver Seal (or equivalent) battery.
To replace the battery remove the bottom
front cover casting.
Fit the new battery firmly to the
connections on the ignition block (See
figure 18).
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.
•If you require your fire to be serviced, please contact British Gas or Scottish Gas.
TELEPHONE [phone] and please quote the following details which can be
found on a ‘swing’ plate tied located below the burner behind the bottom hearth casting.
Figure 18. Battery Fitting

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a) Model and GC number.
b) Serial Number (To be found on a ‘swing’ plate located below the burner and
behind the bottom front cover).
•If you wish to replace any of the owner replaceable parts listed below, please quote
the part number when ordering.
Description Part No.
Base Coal 0583289
Front Coal Set 0583299
Pack of 12 Loose Coals 0583319
When fitting replacement parts, follow the instructions contained in this guide. It
is important that only approved parts are used for maximum safety.