Valor ALPHA 647 Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE

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.

We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be operated and

maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required, our Valor

Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.

Please telephone [phone] (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).

In the Republic of Ireland call 0044 08706 061 065

This guide to be left with the owner

© Valor Heating

MODEL 647

INSET LIVE FUEL

EFFECT GAS FIRE

INCORPORATING THE VALOR

CONTROL

(

GC No. 32-032-50

)

OWNER’S GUIDE

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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

www.firesandstoves.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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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..................................................................................................................... 4

APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS .................................................................................. 6

OPERATING YOUR FIRE..................................................................................... 7

CLEANING............................................................................................................... 9

REFITTING THE CERAMICS ........................................................................... 10

MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................... 12

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Graph 1 Combustible shelf clearances

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.

• 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 as shown below from the top surface of the hearth to any

shelf made of wood or other combustible material. Please bear this in mind if you are
making any alterations to the room. (See graph 1).

For a shelf up to 150mm deep

Minimum height = 750mm.

For a shelf deeper than 150mm

Minimum height = 750mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm.