Valor quantum BR644 VA, sirius BR643 VA Owner's Manual

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OWNER GUIDE

We trust that these instructions give sufficient details to enable this appliance to be

installed and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required, our

Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.

Telephone [phone] (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom)

INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner

© Valor Heating

Valor Sirius

MODEL BR643 VA

Valor Quantum

MODEL BR644 VA

(GC No. 32-032-34)

INSET LIVE FUEL

EFFECT GAS FIRE

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.

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....................................................................................................................3

OPERATING YOUR FIRE....................................................................................4

CLEANING..............................................................................................................6

REFITTING CERAMICS......................................................................................7

MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................13

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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.

 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 of 750mm from the top surface of the hearth to any

shelf made of wood or other combustible material where the shelf is not more than
150mm deep. For a shelf deeper than 150mm, add 12.5mm to the clearance for

every 25mm of additional shelf depth.
 Always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of
young children, the elderly or infirm.
 Wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the

flames are extinguished for any reason.
 Get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire. Soft wall cover

ings (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.
 Provide a minimum clearance of 100mm from the outside of the fire case to any cor

ner wall or other surface. Please bear this in mind if ever you are altering the room.

DON’T

 Hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.
 Throw paper or other materials onto your fire.
 Use the fire with damaged base ceramics.
 Put more loose coals / pebbles on the fire than the number given in this guide or use

any coals / pebbles other than those authorised for this fire. Incorrect combustion

could result.
 Attempt to clean or service the fire until it has been switched off and allowed to

cool.

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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

OPERATING YOUR FIRE

The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system.

For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device which will
shut down the appliance in the event of abnormal flue conditions. This device is NOT a

substitute for an independently mounted Carbon Monoxide detector.

The device will also automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if the pilot flame
goes out due to lack of oxygen or for any other reason.

If this device starts to repeatedly shut off the gas, get expert advice.

This device incorporates a probe which senses that the heat from the pilot flame is
correct. If this probe is cool, the device will prevent any gas flow unless the control
knob is kept depressed at the “Pilot/Ign” position.
If, for any reason, the flames go out when the fire is hot or if the fire is turned off when
hot, always wait at least three minutes before attempting to relight.

Lighting the pilot

This fire is controlled by a 4-position gas tap mounted
on the front leg of the appliance. In addition to the
“Off” position there is a pilot light and 2 heat control
settings. See figure 1.
 Depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise
towards the “Pilot/Ign” position. A spark should be
generated at the pilot while turning. The spark should
ignite the pilot. The pilot flame can be seen below the
coal / pebble at the front left side.
 Keep the button at the “Pilot/Ign” position for a
further ten seconds. This will prevent the flame­sensing device from shutting off the gas while its
probe warms up.
 If the pilot does not ignite instantly, repeat
procedure. If after 10 seconds pilot ignition has not

occurred, turn the control knob back to the “Off” position, wait for 3 minutes and
then repeat the ignition procedure.

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PLEASE NOTE

When operating your fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which may
cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate
vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless
and will disappear after a few hours use.

Figure 1.

Lighting the Main Burner

 Once the pilot light is established, the main burner can be lit by depressing and
turning the control knob anticlockwise to the “High” position.

Selecting the Heat Setting

 In order to change from one setting to another depress the control knob slightly and
turn the knob to the required position. Any setting from “Low” to “High” may be
selected.

Note: The appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during
the first 20-30 minutes of operation. To do this, simply operate the appliance at its
“High” setting. This will also burn off any carbon deposits that may have formed
during previous operations. If operating the appliance for long periods it is beneficial to
change between settings. This will help to remove any carbon deposits that may form
during operation.

Turning the fire back to Pilot Setting

 Depress the control knob and turn clockwise until the pilot setting is reached.

Turning the Appliance Off

 Make sure that the control knob is in the pilot position. Depress the control knob
and turn clockwise to the “Off” position.

 Wait at least three minutes before relighting.

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