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Valor Fires 850 Installer And Owner Manual

Summary of 850

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. 5136404/01 model 850 electric heater fitted with a petrus fascia. (gc no. Ef-032-41) important: please keep your guide in a safe place for future reference. Installer and owner guide this guide is intended to help you install and care for your valor fires electric h...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying), stored in any medium by electronic means (including in any retrieval system or database) or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether electronic...

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    Safety first. Valor fires heaters are ce approved and designed to meet the appropriate british standards and safety marks. Quality and excellence. All valor fires heaters are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufactured under a bs en iso 9001 quality system ac...

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    1. Handling and unpacking before continuing any further with the installation of this heater please read the following: important instructions. The approximate lifting weight (kg) of the heater parts are listed below: model heat engine fascia spacer petrus 7.14 10.0 1.0* an optional spacer frame kit...

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    Always ensure that the electrical supply is off before removing the mains cable from the rear of the heater. Always use a fireguard when young children and infirm persons can come into contact with the heater. Always use genuine valor fires spares. Never never leave children unsupervised in a room w...

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    3. Optional spacer frame kit the following kit is obtainable either from your heater supplier or direct from valor fires sales. Spacer frame kit 0582631. 4. Fitting the heater important: before continuing with the installation of this heater please ensure that you have completed the information on t...

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    Q what opening size do you need in the surround or fireplace opening? A this heater can be fitted into fireplaces or surrounds where the following dimensions are available. Width 395mm - 450 mm height 555mm - 590 mm depth at least 70mm q do you want to fit the heater against a flat wall with the bas...

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    General notes to read before fitting your heater. If fitting the heater onto a reflective or shiny surface such as a hearth we recommend that this surface does not extend further than 300mm from the fixing plane (wall). Reflective or shiny surfaces that project further than 300mm may reflect an imag...

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    Fitting the batteries to the remote control handset. The remote control handset uses 2 x 1.5v aaa type batteries. For longer battery life use only alkaline batteries. To install the batteries, slide the cover down on the rear of the handset and remove (see figure 4). The polarity of the batteries is...

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    The mains cable guides. At the base of the heater you will find two electric cable guides, one each side of the heater. If required, the cable guide on the right hand side (looking from the front of the heater) can be removed and put in the rectangular slot in the centre rear of the heater. For remo...

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    The heater must be secured into position to prevent it from being tipped over. The following securing options are available: method a - securing the heater with screws. Method b - securing the heater with wire. Method c - securing the heater using the optional spacer frame (kit number 0582631). Meth...

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    Method b - securing with wire. This method of securing is recommended where the wall / brickwork is in poor condition or where marble back panels / surrounds are used. Although this section deals with fireplace openings without a spacer, this method of securing the heater it can also be used with th...

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    Pull the wire on the right hand side to gather up the excess until the heater is secure. Thread the wire through the remaining small hole to lock the wire and heater in place (see point 4 - figure 9). Method c - securing with the optional spacer frame. The spacer frame enables the heater to be flat ...

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    Method d - securing with the clamp. This method of securing cannot be used in conjunction with the optional spacer frame. This is an alternative securing method where fixing to a surround or rear wall proves impractical. 1. Locate the clamp as in point 1 of figure 12. Place the screw through the upp...

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    5. Light shutter adjustment the light shutter is an adjustable plate that increases and decreases the appearance of the flames in the flame effect. 1. Switch on the fuel effect. If you are satisfied with the appearance of the flame effect there is no need to adjust the light shutter. 2. To adjust th...

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    Fitting the fascia. 1. Remove the fascia from its packaging. 2. As supplied the fascia support brackets may be flat against the heater body. Using a suitable tool or gloved hand bend the brackets as in figure 15. 3. Hold the fascia firmly and lift into place. Locate the fascia hanging brackets into ...

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    7. Operating the heater never cover the heater or obstruct the opening at the base of the heater, this could cause overheating and consequent risk of fire. The appliance can be controlled by the manual control located behind the ash pan cover on the lower right hand side of the heater or by using th...

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    Pressing the red ‘on/off’ button. Pressing this button at any time whilst the effect and heater are in operation will turn the effect and heater off. Manual control - what is it and why is it there? The manual control is there as a back up. If the remote control has been damaged, lost, or the batter...

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    8. Cleaning and maintaining the heater important safety. Before undertaking maintenance always disconnect the heater from the electricity supply by removing the 3 pin plug and allowing the heater to cool. How do i clean my heater? The heater and plastic parts need only to be wiped clean with a dry s...

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    For spares inquiries spare parts are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’. For your local stockist consult yellow pages under ‘central heating’. When ordering spare parts please have the below information available. This will help us to deal with your call quicker and avoid you ...

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    Our promise to you if you experience a fault with your new heater, we aim to provide a safe and high quality repair service supported by our dedicated national network of highly skilled engineers. Nothing in this warranty will affect your statutory rights. What you need to do if you experience a pro...

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    Page 23 installer and owner guide © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2010. Brand (please tick) baxi valor wonderfire other........................ D d m m y y date of installation fascia name (block capitals) fascia code - can be found close to the information label (block capitals) figure 22. Model 8 5 0 ...

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