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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 latest edition of the Gas Safety (installation &
use) Regulations and the IEE Wiring 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 ofthe hearth to any shelf made ofwood or
other combustible material where the shelf is not
more than 150mm deep (This will give a clearance of
150mm above the top of the fire).
•For a shelf deeper than 150mm,add 12.5mmto the
clearance for every 25mm of additional shelf depth
(see figure 1).
•Make sure that any combustible wall finish or cladding
is removed from the area within the outer surround of
the fire.
•Make sure that the fire is on a non-combustible
hearth andthat the hearth is at least the size shown in
figure 1.
•Provide a suitable guard which complies with BS6539
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 certainparts 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 before attempting to relight if the
fire is switched off or if the flames are extinguished for
any reason.(Your fire isfitted with a safety 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
becomediscoloured whenclose to a heating appliance.
Please bear this in mind whenever you are considering
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 Adviceline on0345 626 341 with any
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 other fabrics over the fire.
•Fill in the space behind the case.
•Add any extra coals above the number 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 METER
•DO CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE -
IN THE PHONE BOOK UNDER “GAS”
PLEASE NOTE