Valor 517, BR517S, BR517R Owner's Manual

*Covered by GB Patent 2.202.622.B

600A939/03

Fan Flued Inset Gas Fires

(Model 517)

ULTIMATE TURBOCHIM

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&

SUPERFLAME RF

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OWNER GUIDE

This Owner Guide is intende d 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 choos ing Va lor.

All Valor gas fires are designed to meet the most stringent quality,
performance and safety requirements to provide our customers wi th
many years’ trouble-free service.
Your owner guide aims to improve your understanding and
appreciation of you r Valor gas f ire by pr ovidi ng si mple an d
informative instructions to ensure that you benefit from the excellent
performance and features it has to offer.

If you requi re fu rther assi stanc e or any ad vic e about gas in g ener al,
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.

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PART 1: SAFETY 3

• Important information

PART 2: OPERATING IN STRUCTION S 4-5

• How to light your fire

• How to turn your f i re off

• The Flame Sensing Device &

Flue Ventilation Monitoring System

• Gas Consumption

PART 3: MAINTENANCE 5-8

•

Cleaning your fire

• Refitting the C o al s & W alls

• General Servicing

Natural gas models are for G20

Propane gas models are for G31

These appliances are for use in the United Kingdom ( GB) and the

Republic of Ireland ( IE).

They are radiant-conv ec tor gas fires

and must not be used f or an

y

other purpose.

CONTENTS

CUSTOMER CARE

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DO

• Have the fire installed by a competent person. In the Un i ted
Kingdom, installation must be in accordance with the latest
edition of th e Gas S af e ty (install ati on & use) Regu lations and
the IEE Wir ing Regulations.
In the Republic of Ireland, installation must be in accordance
with all national and local regulations in force and the ETCI
National Rules for Electrical Installation.

• Have the fire installed in accordance with the installation
instructions

• Provide a minimum distance of 750mm from the top surface
of the hearth to any sh elf made of wood or othe r combustible
material where the shelf is not more than 150mm deep ( Thi s
will give a clearance of 150mm above the top of the fire).
For a shelf deeper than 150mm, add 12.5m m to the clearance
for every 25mm of additional shelf depth (see figure 1).

• Make sure that any combustible wall finish or cladding is
removed fr om the area withi n the outer sur r ou nd of the fir e
(see figure 1)

• Make sure that th e f ire is on a no n -combustib l e h e ar th and
that the hearth is at least the s i z e s h ow n in figur e 1.

• Provide a suitable gu ar d wh ich compli e s with BS 6539 or
6778 for the protection of you n g children, th e elderly and the
infirm . Such a guard is also r e commended 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.)

• Switch the fire and fan off and allow to cool before attempting
to clean, service, etc. This appliance retains heat for some time
after it has been switched off

• Wait three minutes bef or e attempting to rel ight if the f ire is
switched off or if the flames are extinguished for any reason.
(Your fi r e is fitted wi th a s af e ty d e vice whic h w ill
automatical ly shut off the gas s upply to the fir e if, for any
reason, the flames go out or if the fan is n ot w or k ing.)

• 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, scorc h or bec ome discoloured wh en c l os e to a
heating appliance. Please bear this in mind whenever you are
considering redecorating.

• Provide a minimum clearance of 178mm between the outer
surround si d e s and any corner wall or oth er pr ojection (see
figure 1). Please bear this in mind if ever you are considering
altering th e r oom .

• Contact the Valor Advi ceLine on 0345 626 341 with an y
enquiries you may have (local call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).

DON’T

• Put any paper or other material on the fire.

• Hang clothi n g , towels or any other fabric s over th e f i r e.

• Fill in the space behind the case.

• Add any extra coals above the num ber s tate d i n this guid e - I t

could cause a safety hazard.

• Place carpets, rugs or any other combustible material over the
hearth.

• Block in the space behind the top edge of the du c t covers
(Side flue model only). See Part 3: Maintenance.

PART 1: SAFETY

CAUTION

IF YOU SMELL GAS...

• DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR
OFF

• DON’T SMOKE OR USE NAKED FLAMES

• DO OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID

OF THE GAS

• DO TURN OFF THE GAS AT THE METER

• DO CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE - IN

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PLEASE NOTE

W

hen operating your fire for the first time, some vapours ma

y

be given off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly
set off any sm ok e alarms in th e immediate vicinity. T h e s e

v

apours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totall

y

harmless and will disappear after a few hours use.
This fire is supplied with ceramic “coals” which simulate a real

coal fire. The coals are designed for easy refitting if removed
and are totall y s af e to h an dle.

The burner in this appliance h as been d esi gned to give an
authentic coal fire f lame effec t. Due to the natur e of this kin d o

f

burner, there may be various “popping” and fl am e n ois es not
usually associated with more conventional gas fires. As with a
real coal fire, these noises are perfectly normal and safe.

A

fter some use, the coals and the ceramic walls m ay ch ange
colour. This is quite normal and will not affect the safety or
performance of the fire.

A

t times of very windy weather or low voltage during peak
electricity demand, a slight click may be heard. This is caused by
the fan control switchin

g

between its boos t and normal speeds.

THIS APPLIANCE M US T BE EARTHED

Figure 1 Dimensions & clearances

See “Do”
above