Valor Churchill LFE User manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
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
Churchill LFE
(GC No. 32-032-30)
OUTSET RADIANT/CONVECTOR
LIVING FLAME EFFECT GAS FIRE
(Manufacturer ref. 3413)

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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
has been 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 or floor of combustible material.
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
CUSTOMER CARE
This gas fire has been 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 gas fire
by providing simple and informative instructions to ensure that you benefit from the
excellent performance and features it has to offer.
SAFETY ..............................................................................................................................4
APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS............................................................................................6
OPERATING YOUR FIRE ..............................................................................................7
CLEANING ........................................................................................................................9
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ 11

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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.
•Have the chimney swept prior to installation if it was previously used for solid fuel.
•Have the fire installed in accordance with the installation instructions
•Provide a minimum clearance as shown in graph 1 above the top of the outer case to
any shelf made of wood or other combustible material.

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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.)
Note: The glass panel acts as a fireguard conforming to BS1945:1971 and satisfies the
Heating Appliance (Fireguard) (Safety) Regulations 1991.
•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 which 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 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.
•Fill in the space behind the case.
•Use the fire with a damaged coal piece or with the coal incorrectly positioned.
•Use the fire if the glass window is damaged.
•Allow any combustible material (e.g. Wallpaper, plastic tiling, wood panelling etc.) on
the fireplace wall below the shelf.
•Attempt to clean or service the fire until it has been switched off and allowed to cool
completely.

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APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS
Figure 1 Dimensions

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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.
To light the fire
The control is shown in Figure 2.
•Depress the control knob and turn partially to
the 1/IGN position until you feel some
resistance.
•Keep the knob depressed at this position for a
few seconds to allow gas to flow to the burner.
•While keeping the knob depressed, turn to the
1/IGN position. While turning, a spark should
light the pilot.
•Keep the knob depressed at the 1/IGN position
for a further 10 seconds then release it. The
centre section of the coal will be alight at this
position.
•Depress the control knob slightly and turn it to
your desired burner setting.
•The control knob should be depressed slightly
before turning whenever you are changing the burner setting.
Figure 2 The Control

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Figure 3 Lighting with a taper
•The burner settings are;
1/IGN...........Centre section on low. Outer sections off.
2....................Centre section fully on. Outer sections off.
3....................Centre section fully on. Outer sections on low.
4....................Centre section fully on. Outer sections fully on.
•We recommend that the fire is set at position 4 for the first 10 minutes after lighting to
warm up the chimney and so obtain full efficiency quickly.
•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.
Note: If the fire goes out while setting the control, repeat the full lighting procedure. If
the fire repeatedly goes out, have the fire serviced.
To turn the fire off
•Partially depress the control knob and turn clockwise to OFF. Release the knob.
•Wait at least 3 minutes after turning the fire off before relighting.
Lighting with a taper
In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition
spark, the pilot can be lit with a taper or long
spill after the window surround has been
removed. Removal of the surround is
described in the “Cleaning Window Glass”
chapter on the next page.
Light the pilot by inserting the taper or spill
below the centre of the window while the
control is kept depressed at the 1/IGN
position. See figure 3.
When the pilot has lit follow the rest of the
instructions in the instructions headed “To
light the fire”.

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Figure 5. Window removal
Figure 4. Window surround removal
CLEANING
To maintain the high performance and
quality finish of your gas 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
fire box, 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.
Window Glass
•Remove any stains on the window with a
non-abrasive cleaner such as a ceramic hob
cleaner. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
•The fire has been designed to so that you can
remove the window without having to call in
a service engineer. This allows you to clean
the inside of the window.
To remove the window:
1. Detach the window surround by sliding it upwards and then swinging the bottom
forwards. Lift and store carefully. See figure 4.
2. Remove the window unit by turning the screws each side of the window frame ¼ turn
anticlockwise. A screwdriver is provided with your fire for turning the screws. Lift
the window unit clear. See figure 5.

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Figure 7. Coal bed location
Figure 6. Window surround fitting
3. After cleaning, replace and
secure the window unit to the
firebox by turning the two screws
1/4turn clockwise with the
screwdriver.
Refit the window surround by
sliding the surround upwards to
locate its upper tabs in the slots
underneath the outer case hood.
Push the bottom of the surround
fully against the case cross panel.
Drop the surround down so that
the two screw heads at the back of
the surround locate in the
keyholes in the cross panel. See
figure 6.
Ceramic Coal
•This product uses a fuel effect piece 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 when handling this article to
ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.
•Although light coatings of soot are usually burnt
off during normal use, the coal may benefit from
occasional cleaning.
•Should any soot accumulation become excessive,
the fuel effect piece 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.
•The coal can be lifted out of the fire box when the window surround and glass have
been removed as described on page 8.
•When replacing the coal, make sure that it rests on the ledges at the sides of the firebox
and that its back face is touching the horizontal rib at the back of the firebox. See
figure7.
•Replace the window and surround after cleaning.

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Figure 8. Outer case removal
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
•If you require your fire to be serviced, please contact British Gas or Scottish Gas.
Telephone [phone] and please quote the following details.
a) Model and GC number
b) Appliance serial number
These can be found on the
information label attached to the
left-hand side of the back panel.
To remove the case
•Switch the fire off and allow to
cool completely before removing
the case.
•Remove the control knob by
pulling clear of the gas tap
spindle.
•Remove the control bezel by
unscrewing two screws. See
figure 8.
•Detach the outer case by
removing the screws at the case
sides. See figure 8.
•Spring the bottom corners of the
case outwards and pull the bottom of the case forwards to clear the fixing brackets. Lift
the case upwards and forwards to clear the top location. See figure 8

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Owner Replaceable Parts
The following owner replaceable parts are available.
Please quote the part number when ordering.
Description Part No
Ceramic coal 3001005
Window unit 3000627
Window surround 3001022
When fitting replacement parts, follow the instructions contained in this guide. It is
important that only approved parts are used for maximum safety.