Valor sirius br218 User manual

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OWNER GUIDE
VALOR SIRIUS
(MODEL BR218)
Inset Live Fuel Effect Gas Fire
(G.C.32-032-14)
GB IE
This Owner Guide is intended 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 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 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.
As supplied, this appliance is for use with natural gas (G20).
When converted using kit no. 591149 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

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PLEASE NOTE
1. This appliance is to be used only with the type of gas for which it has been supplied. Never attempt to use the
appliance with other gas types.
2. Always use a fireguard complying with BS6539 or BS6778 for the protection of young children, the elderly or infirm.
3. The hearth in front of the fire should be of a non-combustible material.
4. The fire is lit by a piezo electric spark unit.
5. When operating your appliance 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.
6. Never throw paper, ash or other materials onto your fire.
7. The chimney should have been swept thoroughly before installation.
8. 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 12 months. We recommend that all gas appliances and their flues,
wherever situated, are checked annually by a competent person (In the UK, a CORGI registered installer).
9. Ensure that any purpose made room ventilation is kept clear from obstruction.
10. This appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing device (A.S.D). If the appliance closes down after a period of
operation for no apparent reason, stop using the appliance until the installation and appliance have been thoroughly
checked by a competent person.

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OPERATION OF THE FIRE
1. This fire is controlled by a 4 position gas tap mounted on the front leg of the
appliance (see Fig 1). In addition to the OFF position there is a pilot light and 2
heat control settings.
The flame sensing device & 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 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 the device starts to shut off the gas frequently, get expert advice.
The system 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 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 five minutes before attempting to relight.
2. To Light The Pilot
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 dress coal 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 until ignition is achieved.
NOTE: 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.
3. 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.
4. Controlling 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.
Alternatively, if a setting between LOW and HIGH is required the control may be set in this position.
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.
5. To Turn the fire back to Pilot Setting
Depress the control knob and turn clockwise until the pilot setting is reached.
6. To Turn the Appliance Off
Ensure that the control knob is in the pilot position. Depress the control knob and turn clockwise to the OFF position.
Figure 1

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CLEANING
Note: Before attempting any of the following ensure that the fire has been allowed to cool completely.
Note: Some discoloration of the coals is normal.
The metal parts of the fire should be carefully cleaned with a damp cloth and then polished with a dry cloth. On no account
should any metal polish or similar be used as this may prove harmful to the surface.
This product uses fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls 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 and walls 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. We
suggest that you remove the coals in the reverse order to that shown in the fuel bed refitting instructions.
The burner surface can be carefully vacuumed to remove any loose particles. Note: Surface cracking is normal and no cause
for concern.
To reassemble follow the steps on the following pages.
SPARE PARTS
The ceramic fuel bed items are customer replaceable. When ordering please quote the number shown below. Only use
genuine Valor replacements parts in the correct quantity.
Description Part Number
Front base coal 9770074
Rear base coal 9770075
Pack of 9 top coals 9780033

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REFITTING COALS
Place the front base coal in the
burner compartment so that it rests
on the ledges at the sides and front.
Pull the coal forward so that it is
immediately behind the front rim
of the burner compartment
(Figure 2).
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 3).
Placing The Dress Coals
Install the 9 loose coals as follows.
The smooth surfaces of the coals
should be at the bottom and back.
Select the smallest coals and put
them aside until all the other coals
are installed. Place four of the
medium size coals in the four
valleys of the front coal. (See
Figure 4).
Please the three remaining medium
size coals behind the and
approximately midway between
each of the coals in the front row.
(See Figure 5).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5

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Place the two remaining small coals
alongside the main coals. (Figure
6).
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:
ADVICELINE 0345 626341.
To report faults or arrange for your fire to be serviced:
SERVICE 0121 386 6203.
To order spares or for sales information:
SALES 0121 386 6295.
CALLERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Call 353 183 75114
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
To help us quickly help you, please try to have the following
information available before you contact us:
(The information can be found on the appliance Data Badge
located underneath the burner unit)
Figure 6

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Safety First.
Valor fires are CE Approved and designed to 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 manufactured under
a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute.
The Highest Standards
Valor is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high standards of safety,
quality and performance.
Careful Installation
Valor 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
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication
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