Valor intimate User manual

Intimate
(G.C No. 32-032-47)
Open Decorative
Gas Fire
(Manufacturer ref. 639)
OWNER’S GUIDE
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
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
3002523/05

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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 ......................................................................................................6
OPERATING THE FIRE..................................................................................................7
The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. ...........................................7
To light the fire.................................................................................................................7
Lighting with a taper ........................................................................................................8
CLEANING ........................................................................................................................9
Metal parts........................................................................................................................9
Coals .................................................................................................................................9
Ceramic burner.................................................................................................................9
FUEL BED REFITTING ............................................................................................... 10
Decorative firefront. ...................................................................................................... 15
Regular maintenance ..................................................................................................... 15
Servicing........................................................................................................................ 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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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 top surface of
the fireplace to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible
material
Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances.

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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 front of 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
GAS CONSUMPTION
Model 639
Has a maximum natural gas input of 6.85kW (Gross)
Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW (Gross)
Model 639 when converted using kit number 0591301
Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.7kW (Gross)
Has a minimum propane gas input of 4.0kW (Gross)
Figure 1. Appliance dimensions.

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OPERATING THE 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
Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position. A
‘click’ will be heard as the integral piezo operates. A flame should appear at the
pilot. Keep the control knob depressed and hold the pilot ignition position for five
seconds. When the control knob is released the pilot flame should remain lit. If a
flame does not appear at the pilot then turn the control knob clockwise to the ‘OFF’
position and repeat the above.
When the pilot burner is operating properly, gradually turn the control knob anti-
clockwise to ‘HIGH’ position. (Depress the knob slightly to get past the pilot
ignition position). The main burner should now light.
Depress the control knob slightly to release from the ‘HIGH’ position and turn back
(clockwise) to ‘LOW’. While turning, the burner flames should gradually become
lower but remain alight. Depress the control knob slightly to release from the
‘LOW’ position and turn back (clockwise) to the Pilot ignition position. The main
burner should extinguish but the pilot should remain alight. Depress the control
knob slightly and turn back (clockwise) to turn OFF. This will extinguish the pilot.

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Figure 3. Lighting with a taper
While cooling, the coals may make some crackling noises. This is quite normal.
•If the flames go out while setting
the control, repeat the full lighting
procedure.
•If the flames repeatedly go out
have the fire serviced.
•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.
•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 turn the control knob to 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 occasionally to change
the settings. This will also help to remove any carbon deposits that may form
during operation.
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.
•Turn the control knob to the ‘Pilot
ignition’ position
•Insert the taper or spill to the outer left
hand side of the front Coal.
•Depress the control knob. A flame
should appear at the pilot.
•Remove the taper and keep the control
depressed for 5 seconds.
•Release the control knob and the pilot
flame should remain alight. If it does not, repeat the above.
•Turn the control knob to the required setting.
Figure 2 - Lighting the Fire.

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CLEANING
Turn the fire off and allow it to cool completely before attempting any cleaning.
Note that the fire will retain heat for some time after it has been turned off.
If large pieces of debris are found anywhere in the fireplace, 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, they could scratch the surface.
Coals
This product uses fuel effect pieces 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 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 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 that 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
If the fuel bed components
are dislodged or removed,
they must be refitted as
follows:
Only the fuel bed parts
supplied with this appliance
or authorised replacements
must be used. Never add
extra coals above the
number stated in these
instructions.
1. Place the ceramic base
coal in the burner
compartment. The bottom
rear face of the coal should
rest against the angled ledge
at the back of the burner
tray. The coal does not rest on top of the
angled ledge. 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).