Valor COSYFLAME TURBOCHIM 528, SECRET TURBOCHIM 527, HEARTHMASTER 527W, hearthmaster br527w, secret turbochim br527 Owner's Manual

*Covered by GB Patent 2.202.622.B

600A946/03

VALOR COSYFLAME

TURBOCHIM

( MODEL 528 )

VALOR SECRET

TURBOCHIM*

(MODEL 527)

&

HEARTHMASTER

(MODEL 527W)

Rear Fan Flued

Inset Gas Fires

with Live Fuel Effect

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 Va lor gas f ir es ar e design ed to meet th e most stri n gent qu al ity,
performan ce an d sa fety r equi remen ts to provi de ou r c ustomer s
with many yea rs’ tr ou ble-f ree ser vic e.
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 telephon e 0345-626341 (local call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).

FOR OTHER USEFUL TELEPHONE

NUMBERS SEE INSIDE BACK COVER.

PART1: SAFETY 3

• Important information 3

PART2: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5

• How to light your fire 5

• How to turn your f i re off 5

• The flame se nsing & flue blockage safety system 5

• Gas consumption 6

PART3: MAINTENANCE 6

• Cleaning your fire 6

• Fitting the cerami cs 7

• General servicing 8

This fire is for use with natural gas (G20) in the United Kingdom (GB )

and the Republic of Irel and ( IE).

It is an inset dec or ative fuel effec t gas fire

and must not be used f or any other purpose.

CUSTOMER CARE

CONTENTS

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PART1: SAFETY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DO

• Have the fire installed by a competent person. In the
United Kingdom, installation must be in accordance
with the late s t edition of th e Gas Safety (in s tallation &
use) Regulations and the IEE Wir ing Regul ations.

• In the Republic of Ireland, installation must be in
accordance with all national and local regulations in
force and the ETCI National Rules for Electric al
Installation.

• Have the fire installed in accordance with the
installation instructions

• Provide a minimum distance of 750mm from the top
surface of the h ear th to an y s h el f made of wood or
other combustible material where the shelf is not
more than 150mm deep (This will give a clearance of
150mm above the top of th e f ire).

• For a shelf deeper than 150mm, add 12. 5m m to the
clearance for every 25mm of additional shel f d epth
(see figure 1).

• Make sure that any combustible wall finish or cladding
is removed f r om the area within the outer s u r r ou nd of
the fire.

• Make sure that the fire is on a non-combustible
hearth and th at the hearth is at least the siz e shown in
figure 1.

• Provide a suitable gu ar d wh ich complies with BS 6539
or 6778 for the protection of you n g c h ildren, th e
elderly an d the infi r m. Such a guard is also
recommended for the protection of pet anim als.
(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, se r v ice, etc. This appl iance retai n s
heat for some time after it has been switched off

• Wait three minutes bef or e atte mpting to rel ight if the
fire is switched off or if the flames are extinguished for
any reason. (Your fire is fitted wi th a s af ety device
which will automatically shut off the gas supply to the
fire if, for any reason, the flames go out or if the fan is
not working.)

• 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 discol oured when close to a h eati ng appliance.
Please bear this in mind whenever you are con si d eri n g
redecorating.

• Provide a minimum clearance of 178mm between the
outer surround sides and any corner wall or other
projection. Please bear this in mind if ever you are
considering altering the room.

• 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 clothing, towels or any oth e r f abrics over the fire.

• Fill in the space behind the case.

• Add any extra coals above the nu mber stated in this

guide - It could cause a safety hazard.

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

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 ME TE R

• DO CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE -

IN THE PHONE BOOK UNDER “GAS”

PLEASE NOTE

W

hen operating your fire for the first time, some vapours
may be given off which may cause a slight odour and
could poss i bly set off any smok e al ar ms in the immediate

v

icinity. These vapours are quite normal with ne

w

appliances. They are totally 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 de s i g ned for easy r e f itting if
removed an d ar e total ly safe to hand l e .

The burner in this appliance h as been d esi gned to give an
authentic coal fire f lame effect. Due to the n atu r e of th is
kind of burner, th ere m ay be variou s “poppi n g” an d
flame noises not usually associated with more
conventi on al gas fires . As with a real coal fire, these nois e s
are perfectl y n or mal and safe.

A

fter some use, the coals and the ceramic rear wall ma

y

change colour. This is quite normal and will not affect
the safety or performanc e of th e f i r e.

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 switching between its boost

IMPORTANT :

THIS APPLIANCE M US T BE EARTHED