Safety – Valor Auto Companion Inc. Black Beauty Unigas II 473 User Manual
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SAFETY
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Soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyls etc.) are easily affected by heat. They may, therefore, scorch or become
discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear this is mind when having a heating appliance installed and
when redecorating.
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As with any gas fire, this appliance must be installed by a competent person in accordance with the latest edition of the
Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations and in accordance with the installation guide supplied with this appliance.
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A shelf made of wood or other combustible material may be fitted above the fire provided that the following conditions
are satisfied:-
For a shelf not more than 150mm deep, there is at least 75mm clearance above the extreme top surface of the fire. For a
shelf of greater depth, there is an additional clearance of 12.5mm for each extra 25mm of added shelf depth.
Please bear this in mind if you alter the room.
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A minimum clearance of 140mm should be maintained at the right side of the fire to allow easy access to the control
knob and 75mm at the left side to allow access to the knurled nut for removal of the outer case.
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Never throw paper or other material on the fire.
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The fire should not be used without the coal bed in its correct position or with a damaged coal bed.
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The fire must never be used without the glass panel in position or with damaged glass. If the glass is damaged the fire
should be switched off and not used until the glass is replaced.
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The glass panel acts as a fireguard conforming to BS 1945: 1971 and satisfies the Heating Appliance (Fireguard)
(Safety) Regulations 1991 but does not give full protection for young children, the elderly or the infirm. Extra security
can be provided by fitting a fireguard which complies with the requirements of BS 6539 (Fireguards for use with Solid
Fuel Appliances) 1984. Such a fireguard is also recommended for the protection of pet animals.
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The glass panel, and areas surrounding the firebox become very hot when the fire is in use. Always switch the fire off
and allow to cool before handling.
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No attempt should be made to clean the bright metal interior of the firebox with metal polish or other abrasives. After a
little use the interior of the firebox will colour. This is quite normal.
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Never obstruct any of the openings of the fire casing by hanging clothing, towels etc. over them.
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This appliance is fitted with a device which will automatically shut off the supply of gas to the fire if, for any reason, the
burner goes out. If this device does operate or if the fire is turned off accidentally or intentionally, always wait three
minutes before attempting to relight.
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The flue terminal on the outside wall must be kept free from all obstructions and blockages.
Please Note
When your fire is operated for the first time, some vapours
may be given off which might 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.
Glass Window
As with all windows, the glass may need to be cleaned
both outside and inside from time to time. The window
and frame on this appliance has, therefore been designed
to be customer removable allowing you to clean it without
having to call in a service engineer. Details of how to
remove the window unit are given further on in this
booklet.