Valor BG C-1 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.591159 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 B G C-1 gas fire. Please re ad
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

Model

Model Model

Model BG C-1

BG C-1BG C-1

BG C-1

(GC No. 32-032-36)

INSET LIVE FUEL

INSET LIVE FUELINSET LIVE FUEL

INSET LIVE FUEL

EFFECT GAS FIRE

(Manufacturer ref. BR657)

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LIST OF CONTENTS

SAFETY ..............................................................................................................................3

APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................5

OPERATING YOUR FIRE..............................................................................................6

The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system............................................6

To light the fire.................................................................................................................6

To turn the fire off............................................................................................................7

Lighting with a taper ........................................................................................................7

CLEANING ........................................................................................................................8

Metal Parts........................................................................................................................8

Coals and burner compartment walls...............................................................................8

Ceramic burner.................................................................................................................8

FUEL BED REFITTING ..................................................................................................9

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ 10

Battery replacement....................................................................................................... 10

Regular maintenance..................................................................................................... 10

Servicing........................................................................................................................ 11

This gas fire is designed to meet the most stringent quality, performance and safety
requirements to provide you with many ye ars’ trouble-free service.

This guide aims to improve your understandi ng and appreciation of y our BG C-1 gas fire
by providing simple a nd 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 la test edition of the Gas Safety (installa tion & 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 t o installation if it was previously use d 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 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.

Graph 1 Combustible shelf clearances

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Do provide a suitable guard which 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 a ny reason. (Your fire is fitted with a safety device which will
automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if, for any reason, the flames go out.).
Do get advice about the suita bility 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 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 be en switched off and allowed to

cool completely.