Valor intimate User manual

5108567/01
OWNER GUIDE
This guide is intended to help you care for your gas fire. Please read thoroughly before
using and keep for future reference.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0595211 THIS
APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31)
THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).
Intimate
(GC No. 32-032-54)
OPEN DECORATIVE
GAS FIRE
(Manufacturer ref 739)
Manufactured exclusively for British Gas & Scottish Gas by Valor Heating,
Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP
For Service Phone [phone]
© Valor Heating

Safety First.
This gas fire is CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards
and Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence at the heart of every fire.
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. 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
Section Page
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
Burner 9
FUEL BED REFITTING 10
FITTING THE DECORATIVE FIREFRONT 15
MAINTENANCE 16
Regular maintenance 16
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
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
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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
Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances

Do provide a suitable guard that complies with BS 8423 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 739
Has a maximum natural gas input of 6.85kW (Gross)
Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW (Gross)
Model 739 when converted using kit number 0595211
Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.7kW (Gross)
Has a minimum propane gas input of 4.0kW (Gross)
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Figure 1. Appliance dimensions

OPERATING THE FIRE
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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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.

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. Insert the taper or spill between the second and third left hand ceramic fuel
effect pieces on the first row. Operate the
control knob as described in the section headed
‘To light the fire’.
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Figure 2. Lighting the fire
Figure 3. Lighting with a taper

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.
Ceramic 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 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 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.
Burner
Remove any deposits of soot or other foreign matter from the 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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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 recess of the
coal base should locate against the tags
at the front of the ceramic support. (See
figure 4).
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. Install the 12 loose coals as follows.
The underside of each coal is marked
with a letter ‘A’ to ‘L’ and an arrow.
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Figure 4. Ceramic base location
Figure 5. Front Coal Location

5. 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
fireplace opening (See figure 6).
6. Hold coal ‘A’ upright with the arrow
pointing to the top. Locate coal ‘A’ as
shown in figure 6.
7. Locate coals ‘B’ to ‘E’ so that they
are firmly seated in the valleys in the
coal base and front coal.
8. Hold coal ‘B’ upright with the
arrow pointing
to the top.
Locate coal ‘B’
as shown in
figure 7.
9. Hold coal ‘C’
upright with the
arrow pointing
to the top.
Locate coal ‘C’
as shown in figure
8.
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Figure 7. Second Row “Coal B”
Figure 6. Front Row “Coal A”
Figure 8. Second Row “Coal C”

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

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

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

FITTING THE DECORATIVE FIREFRONT
1. To refit the decorative firefront locate
the two screw heads through the keyhole
slots in the brackets located on top of the
burner. If the screw heads do not project
enough or project too far, the screws can
be adjusted. Lower the casting so that it
rests on the hearth. See figure 18.
2. Fit the lower firefront casting below
the front casting locating it as shown in
figure 19.
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Figure 19. Lower Firefront casting location
Figure 18. Firefront casting location

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 which can be
found on a ‘swing’ plate located below the burner behind the bottom hearth casting
a) Model and G.C. 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 shown below.
Description Part No.
Base Coal 5108040
Front Coal Set 5108553
Pack of 12 Loose Coals 0583319
When fitting replacement parts, follow the instructions contained in this guide. It is
important that approved parts are used for maximum safety.
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