Valor COSYFLAME TURBOCHIM 528 User manual

*Covered by GB Patent 2.202.622.B
600A946/03
VALOR COSYFLAME
TURBOCHIM
( MODEL 528 )
VALOR SECRET
TURBOCHIM*
(MODEL 527)
&
HEARTHMASTER
(MODEL 527W)
Rear Fan Flued
Inset Gas Fires
with Live Fuel Effect
OWNER GUIDE
This Owner Guideisintended 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 Valorgas fires are designed to meet the most stringent quality,
performance and safety requirements to provide ourcustomers
withmany 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 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.
PART1: SAFETY 3
•Important information 3
PART2: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5
•How to light your fire 5
•How to turn your fire off 5
•The flame sensing & flue blockage safety system 5
•Gas consumption 6
PART3: MAINTENANCE 6
•Cleaning your fire 6
•Fitting the ceramics 7
•General servicing 8
This fire is for use with natural gas (G20) in the United Kingdom (GB)
and the Republic of Ireland (IE).
It is an inset decorative fuel effect gas fire
and must not be used for any other purpose.
CUSTOMER CARE
CONTENTS

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PART1: SAFETY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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 and the IEE Wiring Regulations.
•In the Republic of Ireland, installation must be in
accordance with all national and local regulations in
force and the ETCI National Rules for Electrical
Installation.
•Have the fire installed in accordance with the
installation instructions
•Provide a minimum distance of 750mm from the top
surface ofthe hearth to any shelf made ofwood or
other combustible material where the shelf is not
more than 150mm deep (This will give a clearance of
150mm above the top of the fire).
•For a shelf deeper than 150mm,add 12.5mmto the
clearance for every 25mm of additional shelf depth
(see figure 1).
•Make sure that any combustible wall finish or cladding
is removed from the area within the outer surround of
the fire.
•Make sure that the fire is on a non-combustible
hearth andthat the hearth is at least the size shown in
figure 1.
•Provide a suitable guard which complies with BS6539
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 certainparts of
its surface will become hot.)
•Switch the fire and fan off and allow to cool before
attempting to clean, service, etc. This appliance retains
heat for some time after it has been switched off
•Wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the
fire is switched off or if the flames are extinguished for
any reason.(Your fire isfitted with a safety device
which will automatically shut off the gas supply to the
fire if, for any reason, the flames go out or if the fan is
not working.)
•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
becomediscoloured whenclose to a heating appliance.
Please bear this in mind whenever you are considering
redecorating.
•Provide a minimum clearance of 178mm between the
outer surround sides and any corner wall or other
projection. Please bear this in mind if ever you are
considering altering the room.
•Contact the Valor Adviceline on0345 626 341 with any
enquiries you may have (Local call rates apply in the
United Kingdom).
DON’T
•Put any paper or other material on the fire.
•Hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.
•Fill in the space behind the case.
•Add any extra coals above the number stated in this
guide - It could cause a safety hazard.
•Place carpets, rugs or any other combustible material
over the hearth.
CAUTION
IF YOU SMELL GAS...
•DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON
OR OFF
•DON’T SMOKE OR USE NAKED FLAMES
•DO OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET
RID OF THE GAS
•DO TURN OFF THE GAS AT THE METER
•DO CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE -
IN THE PHONE BOOK UNDER “GAS”
PLEASE NOTE
W
hen operating your fire for the first time, some vapours
may be given off which may cause a slight odour and
couldpossibly set off any smoke alarmsin the immediate
v
icinity. These vapours are quite normal with ne
w
appliances. They are totally harmless and will disappear
after a few hours use.
This fire is supplied with ceramic “coals” which simulate
a real coal fire. The coals are designed for easy refitting if
removed and are totally safe to handle.
The burner in this appliance has been designed to give an
authentic coal fire flame effect.Due to the nature of this
kindof burner,there may be various“popping” and
flame noises not usually associated with more
conventional gas fires. As with a real coal fire, these noises
are perfectly normal and safe.
A
fter some use, the coals and the ceramic rear wall ma
y
change colour. This is quite normal and will not affect
the safety orperformance of the fire.
A
t times of very windy weather or low voltage during
peak electricity demand, a slight click may be heard. This
is caused by the fan control switching between its boost
and normal speeds.
IMPORTANT :
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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Fig. 1

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PART2: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
How to light your fire
The controls are shownin figure 2.
•Check that the main isolating switch is on.
•Remove the bottom front cover. The controls are behind thiscover
•Check that the red indicator light is on (this is located at the lower left
hand side of the burner).
•Press and hold in the “ON” switch. Within two seconds, the fan motor
should start and the indicator light should go out
•Release the “ON” switch. The fan should continue to run.
•Depress the control knob and turn partially to the “PILOT/IGN”
position until you feel some resistance.
•Keep the knob depressed at this position for a few seconds to allow gas
to flowto the pilot.
•While keeping the knob depressed,turnto the “PILOT/IGN” position.
While turning, a spark should light the pilot. The pilot flame can be
seen below the roundcoal at the front left side.
•Keep the knob depressed at the “PILOT/IGN” position for a further
ten seconds then release it. The pilot flame should stay alight.
•Slightly depress the knob and turn it to “LOW”. Release the knob. Within a few seconds
the main burner should light at its low setting.
•Slightly depress the knob and gradually turn it towards “HIGH” until the burner is at
your desired setting. The burner flames will gradually increase until the knob is at the
“HIGH” position.
•If the spark ignition fails, the fire can be lit manually by inserting a lighted taper alongside
the left side inside the fire box (as shown in figure 3) and depressing the control knob at
the “PILOT/IGN” position.
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.
How to turn your fire off
•To turn off the main burner but leave the pilot alight slightly depress the control
knob and turn to “PILOT/IGN”. Leave the fan switched on.
•To turn the fire fully off slightly depress the control knob and turn to “OFF”. Press
the “OFF” switch to turn the fan off. The indicator light will come on to show that the
electrical supply to the fire is live.If the fire is not likely to be used again for a long time we
suggest that the mains isolating switch for the fire is switched off.
•Wait at least three minutes after turning the fire off before relighting.
•While cooling, the coals may make some crackling noises. This is quite normal.
The 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 will also shut down the appliance if the pilot flame goes out due to lack of
oxygen or for any other reason.
•The system includes a probe which senses the heat from the pilot flame. If this probe is cool,
the system will prevent any gas flow unless the control knob is kept depressed at the
“PILOT/IGN” position.
•The system also includes an atmospheric pressure detector. This will shut off the gas supply
if the fan is not working.
•If there is a blockage preventing the flow of exhaust fumes out of the flue, the fan will switch
to a high boost speed to attempt to clearthe blockage.If the boost speeddoes not clearthe
flue, the pressure detector will shut off the gas supply.
•If the flames go out, or if for any reason the fire is turned off, always wait at least 3 minutes
before attempting to relight.
•If this device starts to shut off the gas frequently please get expert advice from the Valor
Advice Line on0345 626341 (local callrates apply in the United Kingdom).
•This device is NOT a substitute for an independently mounted Carbon Monoxide detector.
Fig. 3
Fig. 2

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Gas consumption
This gas fire has a maximum gas input of 6.0kW (Gross) and a minimum gas input at the low
setting of 2.2kW (gross).
PART3: MAINTENANCE
Cleaning your fire
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 gas at the fire and the
electricity at the isolating switch.
•Wait for the appliance to cool. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can
begin.
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
•Although light coatings of soot are usually burnt off during normal use, the coals may benefit
from occasional cleaning.
•Clean the coals by dismantling them and cleaning with a soft brush. Cleaning with a vacuum
cleaner is not recommended because it may damage the coals
•We suggest that you remove the coals in the reverse order to that shown in the fuel bed
refitting instructions.
Ceramic fire box back wall
•Clean with a dry soft brush. Cleaning with a vacuumcleaner isnot recommended because itmay cause
damage.
Ceramic burner
•Remove any 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.
Flue terminal
•Keep the slots in the flue terminal on the outside wall clear of any obstructions (leaves, snow
etc.)
Ventilation
•If any purpose made ventilation was provided for this appliance, make sure that it is always
free from any obstruction.

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Fitting the ceramics
Place the front base coal inthe burner compartment so that it rests on the ledgesat the
sides and front. Pullthe coal forward so that it is immediately behind the front rim of the
burner compartment. (See Fig 4 and 5).
Place the rear base coal in the burner
compartment behind the front coal. It should
rest on the ledge at the back of the burner
compartment and its rear face should touch the
rear ceramic wall (See figure 6 and 7).
Install the 9 loose coals as follows.
The smooth surfaces of the coals should be at
the bottomand back. Select the two smallest
coals and put them aside until all the other
coals are installed. Place fourof the medium
size coals inthe four valleys of the front coal.
Place the left side coal so that the customer
will be able to see the pilot flame. See figures 8
and 9.
Place the three remaining medium size coals
behind and approximately midway between
each of the coals inthe front row. See figures
10 and 11.
Fig. 11
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
Fi
g
. 5
Fig. 4

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Place the two remaining small coals alongside the
main coals as per figures 12 and 13.
General servicing
•In order to achieve high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency it is essential that
the flue terminal outside the building is kept clear of any form of obstruction.
•In the United Kingdom it is the law that a landlord must have any gas appliance and
pipework which is situated in a tenant’s premises checked for safety at least every 12 months.
We recommend that all gas appliances, wherever situated, are checked annually by a
competent person (In the UK, a CORGI registered installer).
•If you require your fire to be serviced, please contact Valor Service on 0121 386 6203.
Quote the following details;
a) - model name
b) - model no
c) - appliance serialno. (To be found on a chained plate below the burner andbehindthe bottom
front cover)
If you wish to replace any ofthe owner replaceable parts listed below, please contact Valor Sales
on 0121 386 6260 for your nearest stockist of these parts.
Description Part No.
Front base coal 566389
Rear base coal 566399
Pack of9 top coals 566409
•When fitting replacement parts, follow the instructions contained in this guide.
•It is important that only Valor approved parts are used for maximumsafety.
Fig. 13
Fig 12

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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
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following information available before you contact
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Safety First.
Valorfires are CE Approved anddesignedto 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 manufacturedundera BS EN ISO9001 quality system acceptedby the British
Standards Institute.
The Highest Standards
Valor is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high
standards ofsafety,quality and performance.
Careful Installation
Valor is a Corgi registered company. All our gas fires must be
installed by a competent 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.
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