Valor equinox 754 Owner's Manual

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OWNER GUIDE

This guide is intended to help you care for your gas fire. Please read thoroughly before

using and keep for future reference.

This guide to be left with the owner

© Valor Heating

Equinox

INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE

Model 754

(GC No. 32-032-59)

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)

THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED

KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).

Manufactured exclusively for British Gas & Scottish Gas by Valor Heating,

Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP

For Service Phone [phone]

Safety First.

This gas fire is CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards

and Safety Marks.

Quality and Excellence.

This fire has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and

was manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British

Standards Institute.

The Highest Standards

The manufacturer is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to

ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance.

Careful Installation

The manufacturer is a CORGI registered company. This gas fire 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.

Valor Heating, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP

www

.valor.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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LIST OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY 4
APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 6
GAS CONSUMPTION 6
OPERATING YOUR FIRE 7

The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. 7
To light the fire 7

CLEANING 9

Metal Parts 9
Lighting with a taper 9
To turn off 9
Burner 10
Pebbles and Pebble base 10

FUEL BED REFITTING 11
MAINTENANCE 14
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS 15

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

This guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your gas fire by
providing simple and informative instructions to ensure that you benefit from the
excellent performance and features it has to offer.

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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.

Do have the chimney swept prior to installation if it was previously used 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.

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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

Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances

Do provide a suitable guard that complies with BS 8423 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 any reason. (Your fire is fitted with a safety device that will
automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if, for any reason, the flames go out).
Do 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, 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 pebbles 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 been switched off and allowed to

cool completely.

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