Safety
Fireplace Safety in Your Home

Miles Industries is committed to manufacturing and distributing first class gas fireplace products. We take great pride in providing efficient, reliable and safe heaters for your home. It is important to remember that your Valor Gas Fireplace is a technical appliance. We ask that you read and understand the operating instructions and precautions before use. Please note that all Valor Gas Fireplaces and Stoves become extremely hot during operation. For your peace of mind and the safe comfort of yourself and your loved ones we offer the following tips.

Valor Safety Checklist:
  • Before the initial operation of your fireplace please read and follow the operators instruction manual to ensure correct use and proper maintenance of the product
  • Fireplace glass windows, doors and safety screens will be hot, even on low-fire settings where there may be no obvious signs of visible flames. Contact with any heated glass surface may cause burns
  • Educate your family about fireplace safety before operating the fireplace
  • Never leave young children in the same room as the fireplace without adult supervision
  • Ensure that the fireplace remote control is inaccessible to young children at all times. Use the wall mounted storage holster, supplied with your Valor fireplace, to house the handset when not in use
  • If you are a parent and/or have young children frequenting your home, we highly recommend installing a physical barrier such as a child safety gate system or a suitable safety screen (consult your Valor dealer for options)
  • All objects in the room such as furnishings etc. should remain a safe distance away from the fireplace (see your product manual for complete clearance requirements)
  • After the unit has been turned off, the glass on your fireplace will remain hot for a period of time (approximately 30 – 60 minutes)
  • Ensure that your fireplace is completely shut off and the unit has safely cooled before performing general maintenance (cleaning the glass, etc.)
  • Never leave combustible materials or flammable liquids in the same room as your fireplace
  • Scheduling routine maintenance checks with a local Valor dealer helps to ensure safe, effective use of your fireplace. This practice will also help increase the expected service life of your fireplace
  • Contact your local Valor dealer if you have any questions and/or require further information regarding the product installed in your home

Thank you for taking the time to familiarize yourself with the above information. The safety tips provided establish safe operating guidelines that will extend the performance and functionality of your fireplace.