Valor quantum BR644 VA User manual

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OWNER GUIDE
We trust that these instructions give sufficient details to enable this appliance to be
installed and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required, our
Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.
Telephone [phone] (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom)
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
© Valor Heating
Valor Sirius
MODEL BR643 VA
Valor Quantum
MODEL BR644 VA
(GC No. 32-032-34)
INSET LIVE FUEL
EFFECT GAS FIRE
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0591149 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.

CUSTOMER CARE
Thank you for choosing Valor.
All Valor gas fires are 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 Valor
gas appliance 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, our Technical
Helpline will be pleased to help.
Please telephone [phone] (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland please telephone [phone]
LIST OF CONTENTS
SAFETY....................................................................................................................3
OPERATING YOUR FIRE....................................................................................4
CLEANING..............................................................................................................6
REFITTING CERAMICS......................................................................................7
MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................13
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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.
 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 of 750mm from the top surface of the hearth to any
shelf made of wood or other combustible material where the shelf is not more than
150mm deep. For a shelf deeper than 150mm, add 12.5mm to the clearance for
every 25mm of additional shelf depth.
 Always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of
young children, the elderly or infirm.
 Wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the
flames are extinguished for any reason.
 Get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire. Soft wall cover
ings (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 clearance of 100mm from the outside of the fire case to any cor
ner wall or other surface. Please bear this in mind if ever you are altering the room.
DON’T
 Hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.
 Throw paper or other materials onto your fire.
 Use the fire with damaged base ceramics.
 Put more loose coals / pebbles on the fire than the number given in this guide or use
any coals / pebbles other than those authorised for this fire. Incorrect combustion
could result.
 Attempt to clean or service the fire until it has been switched off and allowed to
cool.
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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

OPERATING YOUR FIRE
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 kept depressed at the “Pilot/Ign” 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.
Lighting the pilot
This fire is controlled by a 4-position gas tap mounted
on the front leg of the appliance. In addition to the
“Off” position there is a pilot light and 2 heat control
settings. See figure 1.
 Depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise
towards the “Pilot/Ign” position. A spark should be
generated at the pilot while turning. The spark should
ignite the pilot. The pilot flame can be seen below the
coal / pebble at the front left side.
 Keep the button at the “Pilot/Ign” position for a
further ten seconds. This will prevent the flame-
sensing device from shutting off the gas while its
probe warms up.
 If the pilot does not ignite instantly, repeat
procedure. If after 10 seconds pilot ignition has not
occurred, turn the control knob back to the “Off” position, wait for 3 minutes and
then repeat the ignition procedure.
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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.
Figure 1.

Lighting the Main Burner
 Once the pilot light is established, the main burner can be lit by depressing and
turning the control knob anticlockwise to the “High” position.
Selecting the Heat Setting
 In order to change from one setting to another depress the control knob slightly and
turn the knob to the required position. Any setting from “Low” to “High” may be
selected.
Note: 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 operate the appliance at 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 to
change between settings. This will help to remove any carbon deposits that may form
during operation.
Turning the fire back to Pilot Setting
 Depress the control knob and turn clockwise until the pilot setting is reached.
Turning the Appliance Off
 Make sure that the control knob is in the pilot position. Depress the control knob
and turn clockwise to the “Off” position.
 Wait at least three minutes before relighting.
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CLEANING
To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your Valor appliance, 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.
Ceramic fuel effect and Rear Wall
 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.
 This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner compartment walls and gaskets
containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate
fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials 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. To ensure that the release of
fibres from these RCF articles is kept to a minimum, during installation and servicing
we recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any dust and soot
accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on the fire. When replacing
these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up, but are sealed
within a heavy duty polythene bag, clearly labelled as RCF waste. This is not classified
as “hazardous waste” and may be disposed of at a tipping site licensed for the disposal
of industrial waste. Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles, but
we recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking, eating or drinking
in the work area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking.
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 suggest that you remove the coals / pebbles in the reverse order to that shown in
the fuel bed refitting instructions.
Burner
 The burner surface can be carefully cleaned to remove any loose particles after
taking off the coals / pebbles. Make sure that no particles are pushed into the burner
slots.
Note: Surface cracking of the burner is normal and no cause for concern.
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REFITTING CERAMICS
Both models
1. Fit the burner tray trim over the front rim of the
burner tray. Push the trim fully down. See figure 2.
Fitting Coals to models supplied with a Coal Ceramic Fuel Effect.
(For models supplied with a Pebble Ceramic fuel effect see section headed ‘Fitting
Pebbles to models supplied with Pebble Ceramic Fuel Effect’).
1. Place the rear base coal in the firebox. It should rest on the ledges at the sides and
back of the firebox and its rear face should
touch the rear ceramic wall. See figure 3.
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Figure 2. Burner Tray Trim
Figure 3. Rear Base Coal Position

2. Place the front base coal in the firebox
with its bottom front locating over the front
rim of the firebox. Pull the coal forward so
that it locates immediately behind the front
rim of the firebox. See figure 4.
There are two types of loose coals. These are
identified with the letter “A” or “B” on the
underside of the coal.
There are three “A” coals and two “B” coals.
3. Place a type “A” coal between the front
and rear base coals with the letter “A”
upright and so that the coal is against the left
side of the firebox. See figure 5.
4. Place a type “B” coal between
the front and rear base coals as
shown in figure 6. The letter “B”
should be upright.
5. Place a type “A” coal between
the front and rear base coals with
the letter “A” upright. The top of
the coal should rest against the centre
coal of the rear base coal as shown in
figure 7.
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Figure 7.
Figure 6.
Figure 5.
Figure 4. Front base coal position

6. Place the remaining type “B” coal
at the right side of the firebox
between the front and rear base coals.
The letter “B” should be upright. The
coal should touch the right side of the
firebox. See figure 8.
7. Place the remaining type “A” coal
between the front and rear base
coals. The letter “A” should be
upside down with its rear face
between the right and centre coals
of the rear base coal. Angle the
coal so that the gap between it and
the type “B” coal to its right is
appreciably larger than the gap
between it and the type “A” coal to
its left but do not have it touching the type “A”
coal. This will give the best flame effect. See figure
9.
Fitting Pebbles to models supplied with Pebble
Ceramic Fuel Effect.
(For models supplied with a Coal Fuel Effect see
section headed ‘Fitting Coals to models supplied
with a Coal Ceramic Fuel Effect).
1. Place the rear base pebble in the firebox. It
should rest on the ledges at the sides and back of
the firebox and its rear face should touch the
rear ceramic wall. See figure 10.
2. Place the front base pebble in the firebox with
its bottom front locating over the front rim of the
firebox. Pull the pebble forward so that it locates
immediately behind the front rim of the firebox.
See figure 11.
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Figure 11 Front Base Pebble
Position
Figure 10 Rear Base Pebble
Position
Figure 9.
Figure 8.

Install the 11 loose
pebbles as follows. The
underside of each
pebble is marked with a
letter ‘A’ to ‘K’ and an
arrow.
The pebbles should be
positioned so that the
arrows always point
towards the back of the
fireplace opening. When
located into position the
stem of each arrow
should be at 90° to the
rear of the fireplace
opening (See figure 12).
3. Hold pebble ‘A’
upright with the arrow
pointing to the top.
Place pebble “A” on top
of the front base pebble. The
pebble should rest against the
moulded pebble to its left. (See
figure 12).
4. Hold pebble ‘B’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Place
pebble “B” on top of the front
base pebble. (See figure 13).
5. Hold pebble ‘C’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Place
pebble “C” on top of the front base
pebble. It should lie against the
moulded pebble to its left. (See figure
14).
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Figure 14.
Figure 13.
Figure 12.

6. Hold pebble ‘D’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Place
pebble “D” on top of the base front
pebble. It should rest against the
moulded pebble to its right. (See
figure 15).
7. Hold pebble ‘E’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Place
pebble ‘E’ between the front and
rear base pebbles. It should rest
against the side of the firebox. (See
figure 16).
8. Hold pebble ‘F’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Place
pebble ‘F’ between the front and
rear base pebbles. It should rest on
top of pebble ‘A’&’B’. (See figure
17).
9. Hold pebble ‘G’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Place
pebble ‘G’ between the front and rear
base pebbles. It should rest on top
of pebble ‘B’ & ‘C’ and rest against
the moulded pebble in the rear
pebble base. (See figure 18).
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Figure 18.
Figure 17.
Figure 16.
Figure 15.

10. Hold pebble ‘H’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Place
pebble ‘H’ between the front and rear
base pebbles. It should rest in
between pebbles ‘C’ & ‘D’ and
against the moulded pebble in the rear
pebble base. (See figure 19).
11. Hold pebble ‘I’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Place
pebble ‘I’ between the front and
rear base pebbles. It should rest
against the side of the firebox (See
figure 20).
12. Hold pebble ‘J’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Place
pebble ‘J’ on top of the base pebble
rear. (See figure 21)
13. Hold pebble ‘K’ upright with the
arrow pointing to the top. Place
pebble ‘K’ on top of the base pebble
rear. (See figure 22)
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Figure 22.
Figure 21.
Figure 20.
Figure 19.

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
 In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a Valor service
engineer or a CORGI registered installer.
 If you require your fire to be serviced, please contact Valor Service on 08706 090
081 and quote the following details;
model name and number.
appliance serial no. (To be found on the plate close to the control knob.)
 If you wish to replace any of the owner replaceable parts listed below, please
contact Valor Spares on 08706 000 454 for your nearest stockist of these parts.
When ordering please quote the part number shown below.
Owner Replaceable Parts
Description Part No
Ceramic rear wall (Sirius) 0579409
Ceramic rear wall (Quantum) 0579399
Coal model
Front coal 0579119
Rear base coal 0579129
Pack of loose coals 0579149
Pebble model
Front pebble 3002771
Rear base Pebble 3002772
Pack of loose Pebbles 3002773
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 When fitting replacement parts, follow the instructions contained in this guide.
It is important that only Valor approved parts are used for maximum safety.
 In the United Kingdom, for general advice about gas and your gas fire call our
Technical Helpline 08706 061 065.
 In the Republic of Ireland call 0044 08706 061 065 for all enquiries.
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