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Valor L2 SERIES Installation & Owner's Manual

Dv zc gas fireplace 1700in (ng) & 1700ip (lpg)
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1700IN (NG) & 1700IP (LPG)
DANGER
!
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot
viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be
installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
!
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
fl ammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
▪ Do not try to light any appliance.
▪ Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
▪ Leave the building immediately.
▪ Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
▪ If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fi re department.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualifi ed installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
4003743-08
©2015, Miles Industries Ltd.
L2 S
DV ZC Gas Fireplace
Installation & Owner's Manual
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
ERIES
Please read this manual
BEFORE installing and
operating this appliance.
This manual contains instructions to install the
ENGINE ONLY. A front or trim kit is REQUIRED
to install the engine. A barrier screen is provided
with the front or trim kit. Refer to the manual
supplied with the front or trim for installation.
This appliance may be installed in an
after-market permanently located,
manufactured (mobile) home where not
prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certifi ed kit is used.
This appliance is a domestic room-heating
appliance. It must not be used for any other
purposes such as drying clothes, etc.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande.
I N S TA L L E R
L e a v e t h i s m a n u a l
w i t h t h e a p p l i a n c e .
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  • Page 1 L2 S ERIES DV ZC Gas Fireplace 1700IN (NG) & 1700IP (LPG) Installation & Owner’s Manual DANGER I N S TA L L E R L e a v e t h i s m a n u a l HOT GLASS WILL w i t h t h e a p p l i a n c e .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    fi tter in the State of North Vancouver, BC, CANADA V7H 3B1 Massachusetts. Also, see Carbon Monoxide Tel. 604-984-3496 Fax 604-984-0246 Detector requirements on page 17. www.valorfi replaces.com © Copyright Miles Industries Ltd., 2015. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully Due to the high temperature, the appliance should be before starting the installation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW LOCATED out of traffi c areas and away from furniture these installation instructions may result in possible fi re and draperies.

  • Page 4: Safety And Your Fireplace

    Child Safety Precautions and Recommendations, A physical barrier is strongly • recommended if there are young Parts of your Valor Fireplace become • children, or at-risk individuals in the extremely hot while in operation. house. Install an approved after- The glass viewing window •...

  • Page 5: Owner's Information

    For purchasing a Valor by Miles Industries. Your new EXTREMELY HOT!!! radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualifi ed dealer. Each Valor fi replace • READ the SAFETY information on pages is fully tested during the production process for your 3 and 4 of this manual BEFORE operating safety and comfort.

  • Page 6: Cleaning Your Fireplace

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION Cleaning Your Fireplace To remove the window for cleaning: 1. Remove the barrier screen. WARNING a) 1755 1” trim: slide the screen up, unhook the DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT! bottom tabs and disengage the top tabs. Let the fi...
  • Page 7 Valor warranty. 2. Push the top of the window frame against the fi rebox. 4. Apply light hand pressure against the window frame sides to bed-in the window seal.

  • Page 8: Checking Pilot And Burner Flames

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION 6. Reinstall the barrier screen on the trim. Inspect the vent terminal outdoors regularly to make sure that snow, trees, bushes, leaves, or other objects a) 1755 1” trim: Insert the screen’s top tabs in the do not obstruct it.

  • Page 9: Locating Lighting, Operation And Rating Information Card

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION Locating Lighting, Operation and Rating 2. Slide battery carrier to ease access. Information Card battery box WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH THE DATA CARD WHILE THE FIREPLACE IS STILL HOT! Let the fi replace cool fi rst before touching it. The Lighting, Operation and Rating information is locat- ed on a card at the right hand side of the fi...

  • Page 10: Fireplace Control Devices

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION Fireplace Control Devices How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned ON Inadvertently There are two ways to control your fi replace. You can use one of the two following methods to 1. Thermostatic Remote ensure that your fi replace will not turn on when you Control;...

  • Page 11: Remote Control Operation

    OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION NOTE: Before using the remote control system for IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU BEGIN, please note that the fi rst time, the receiver and the handset must be on this system, the settings of time, temperature and synchronized.
  • Page 12 OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION MODES OF OPERATION • Press and hold (small fl ame) button to decrease fl ame height or • Briefl y pressing the SET button to set the appliance at pilot fl ame. changes the mode of operation in •...
  • Page 13 OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION SETTING THE ON / OFF TEMPERATURES SETTING THE “NIGHTTIME SETBACK” SETTING THE “DAYTIME” TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE Default Settings: (sun), 23ºC / 74ºF Default Settings: (moon), “ ” (OFF) TEMP T E M P • Briefl y press SET button to scroll to •...
  • Page 14 OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION SETTING PROGRAM TIMERS SETTING P1 OFF TIME • You can program two periods of time between 12:00 • Briefl y press SET button to scroll am and 11:50 pm in each 24-hour cycle. to TIMER (moon) while the •...
  • Page 15 OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION Timer Programming Example (default temperatures shown) 4:00 p.m.— 6:00 a.m.— 8:00 a.m.— 10:00 p.m.— ☼ 6:00 a.m.— ☼ ☼ ☽ ☽ Start time Start time End time End time Start time ☼ ☼ ☽ ☽ Set temp 40˚F Set temp...

  • Page 16: Wall Switch Operation

    OWNER’S Wall Switch Operation INFORMATION The Wall Switch can be used to TO ADJUST FLAME HEIGHT control your fi replace. You can turn the pilot on or off and you can • Press and hold large fl ame increase or decrease the fl ame button to gradually increase height.

  • Page 17: Lighting Instructions

    OWNER’S Lighting Instructions INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand, remote control, or wall switch. Follow these instructions exactly.

  • Page 18: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    QUALIFIED Commonwealth of Massachusetts INSTALLER State of Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identifi cation plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the Detector/Vent Terminal Signage building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above Requirements grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled...
  • Page 19 QUALIFIED Commonwealth of Massachusetts INSTALLER (d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the fl ue gases, but identifi...

  • Page 20: Specifi Cations

    QUALIFIED Specifi cations INSTALLER Approval & Codes For installations at elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m) in Canada, please consult provincial and/or This appliance is certifi ed to ANSI Z21.88-2014/ local authorities having jurisdiction. CSA 2.33-2014 American National Standard / CSA Standard for Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters for use in Supply Gas Canada and USA, and to CGA 2.17-91 High Altitude...

  • Page 21: Overview

    QUALIFIED Overview INSTALLER Fire On/Off Wall Switch Mantel—See Mantel & Hearth Clearances (20-foot wire length) (supplied, recommended) Framing—See Framing Requirements Remote Handset Supplied as Wall Holder vertical outlet, fi eld 1/2 inch thick Optional Decorative convertible to S urrou non-combustible Light Dimmer horizontal outlet.

  • Page 22: Dimensions & Location

    QUALIFIED Dimensions & Location INSTALLER Dimensions 57.3/4” (1467 mm) 52” (1321 mm) Center Line Heat shield required for rear vent outlet 18-5/8” applications (473 mm) 15-3/16” Top View 6-5/8” dia. (386 6 mm) Venting field- convertible from top to Zero Clearance Header rear outlet Stand-Offs...

  • Page 23: Mantel & Hearth Clearances

    QUALIFIED Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLER Combustible Mantel—Left Side View Ceiling Mantel Projection (from Face of Cement Board) 0 2” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 44” Mantel 42” Height (from 40” Bottom 38” of Unit) Face of 1/2” thick non-combustible cement board 23-7/8”...
  • Page 24 QUALIFIED Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLER Combustible Sidewall / Mantel Leg—Top View FIREPLACE Face of Finished Wall Fireplace Opening 49-11/16” Wall Min. 4” to wall or combustible mantel leg...

  • Page 25: Framing Requirements

    QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing Dimensions NOTE: Height of cavity may be affected by vent configuration - see page 26 1/2” thick non-combustible cement board required above, on each side and below Between underside engine opening (NOT supplied) of header and bottom of firebox NOTE: This unit requires a solid platform to support it.
  • Page 26 QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing with Partial Shelf—Top Outlet 15-3/16” (386 mm) Approx. 10-3/4” (274 mm) from back surface of wall finish to front surface of appliance case w/no vent offset 1/2” thick Min. 1” non-combustible (25.4 mm) Cement Board clearance to combustibles around...
  • Page 27 QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Venting Considerations—Vertical Takeoff Notes—ALL venting considerations • Dimensions of venting are based on using Dura-Vent elbows. Elbow curve radius dimensions will vary when using 12” pipe section other brands. In general, other brands have slightly bigger radius. •...

  • Page 28: Venting

    QUALIFIED Venting INSTALLER Top or Rear Outlet Framing Vent in Combustible Walls & Ceilings This unit is supplied with a top vent outlet which can be fi eld-converted to a rear vent outlet. See Appliance When penetrating through combustible walls and Preparation section for more information.

  • Page 29: Co-Axial Venting

    QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Typical Co-axial Venting Components HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 2-PIECE WALL THIMBLE VERTICAL TERMINATION 90˚ ELBOW PIPE STORM LENGTH COLLAR PIPE LENGTH FLASHING 90˚ ELBOW ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ATTIC FIRESTOP CEILING FIRESTOP 2-PIECE Rear Vent WALL THIMBLE PIPE LENGTH PIPE LENGTH...
  • Page 30 QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER How to Read the Venting Chart be used. Excludes the 45 degrees take-off elbow shipped with the appliance. The chart below applies to co-axial roof or wall 6. Each 90 degrees elbow installed on the horizontal termination.
  • Page 31 QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Restrictor The restrictor is located in the roof of the fi rebox hidden above the top liner panel. Adjust the restrictor before installation of the top liner panel. Should subsequent adjustment be required, you will need to remove the top liner panel—see page 42.

  • Page 32: Vent Termination

    QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Vent Termination • The vent terminal must be located on an outside of the airfl ow or a safety hazard. Local codes or wall or through the roof. regulations may require greater clearances. • This direct vent appliance is designed to operate •...

  • Page 33: Co-Linear Venting

    The appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl ue Co-linear serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance. adapter Requires an 1156CLA Valor Co-Axial-to-Co-Linear appliance adapter, two lengths of 2-ply fl exible 3” min. bend radius for intake liner and chimney liner, one 3”...
  • Page 34 4” 32-3/8” 1-1/2” 4” exhaust collar adapter Dimensions with co-linear adapter Dimensions shown are with Valor 1156CLA co-linear adapter. Installation For installation of the adapter to the appliance, see the 18-1/8” instructions supplied with the 1156CLA. Example of co-linear terminal confi gurations...

  • Page 35: Installation Planning

    QUALIFIED Installation Planning INSTALLER Installer—READ THIS FIRST Only qualifi ed licensed or trained personnel 8. Install the venting system and tape vent pipe joints. should install this appliance. 9. Position the restrictor. 10. Connect the electrical wiring for optional electric 1.

  • Page 36: Convert From Top To Rear Outlet (If Required)

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 3. Taking great care not to 2. Swivel the collar and install as a rear outlet (6 screws). cut your hands on the Reinstall heat sheet metal edges, lift the shield to top of appliance out of its packing appliance base and place it in the (3 screws)

  • Page 37: Plan Wall Finish

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Plan Wall Finish Non-combustible cement board Gypsum board The L2 Linear fi replace requires a 1/2” Min. 60” up to perimeter (13 mm) thick non-combustible cement (1524 mm) of cement board board to be used as a wall surface 50”...

  • Page 38: Remove Window

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Cracking wall fi nishes • Always use tape over joints. • Behind joints, double up studs or use studs “on the If a clean fi nish with no tile, etc. is desired, joints in fl at” to add extra support to the joint. Adhesive on the cement board and the transition to gypsum board will require special attention if future cracking is to be the backside of wall board behind any joints can...

  • Page 39: Install Electrical Wiring (For Optional Accessories)

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Electrical Wiring (for optional 2. Provide a steel surface mount electrical utility box (Iberville BC 1110 or equivalent), thread cable accessories) through knock-out in the end of box and through the This section provides information to install the electric cable clamp locking ring (if used).

  • Page 40: Set-Up Gas Supply

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 7. Pull the excess cable back through the cable clamp and tighten the locking ring to the cable clamp. Alternate clamp without locking ring may be used - ensure the proper clamp is used for the type of cable used.
  • Page 41 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Pressure test the supply line for leaks. The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be Window Flexible disconnected from the gas supply piping system during connector any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in supplied excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

  • Page 42: Install Liners

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Liners Place the panel’s right section on the ledge above the ports of the rear of the fi rebox. The section sits The liners install in the manner outlined below with the on the ledge behind the tabs, with its plain edge on exception of the 1725RGL Refl...
  • Page 43 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 6. Place rear panel’s centre section on the ledge 10. Carefully lift, slide and position top panel on to left behind the tabs, slide it to the right so that its side and rear panel. stepped edge fi ts into the stepped edge of the rear panel’s right section.

  • Page 44: Install Driftwood Kit 1705Dwk

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Driftwood Kit 1705DWK 3. Carefully spread the vermiculite on the surface of burner patting it gently with your hand to form a Material required single layer to the approximate level of the top of • Black steel platform (supplied with appliance) the fl...
  • Page 45 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Logs and rocks 4. Place the right rear log as indicated. Pivot tail end to Each log has pegs to help you locate them on the just cover small hole located in platform. platform. Install the logs as shown below. 1.
  • Page 46 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 6. Place centre cross log to rear log as indicated. Pivot WARNING tail end so tip is just inside fi replace window line. CHOKING HAZARD! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear of vermiculite particles as these could be ingested by small children.

  • Page 47: Install Decorative Glass Murano 1710Dgm

    IMPORTANT: Homologated for use only with the fi reglass provided with your Valor fi replace or the tem- longer glass plates narrower wider pered crushed fi reglass brands American Fireglass™...

  • Page 48: Install Rocks & Shale Set 1714Rss

    INSTALLER Install Rocks & Shale Set 1714RSS IMPORTANT: Use only the ceramic rocks, twigs and shale provided with your Valor fi replace The use of Material required any other types of rocks, twigs or shale may void your • Black steel platform (supplied with appliance) fi...
  • Page 49 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 2. Mix the black and grey shale pieces and spread them in one layer thick on top of the burner around the three rocks. Do not overfi ll! 3. Install some of the rocks around the shale bed according to the image shown below.
  • Page 50 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 5. Install the remaining rocks around the shale bed. Do not put any rock on the pilot shield! Do not put more rocks on the shale! The acceptable variations are only for rocks installed on the black platform outside of the shale bed or pilot shield.

  • Page 51: Refi T Window

    Also, double-check that the bottom of the window frame is correctly installed in its the bottom railing. Failure to install window correctly can damage components, cause overheating resulting in dangerous conditions. Damage caused by incorrect window installation is not covered by the Valor warranty.

  • Page 52: Install Wall Switch Kit (Recommended)

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Wall Switch Kit (recommended) CAUTION DO NOT PUT BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER OR THE BATTERY BOX until the wires are connected to the burner control unit as short-circuit could result in the Receiver Battery box in carrier destruction of the electrical components.

  • Page 53: Initialize Remote Control

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 8. Disconnect the battery box wire if already connected. 12. Slide the carrier towards the right hand side so 9. Remove the cover of the battery box (1 screw). that the battery box goes outside of the appliance case.

  • Page 54: Check Operation

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Check Operation Increasing aeration will cause the fl ames to appear more transparent and blue showing more ceramic Turn the fi replace fl ame up and down using the effects glow. remote control to confi rm that the full range of inputs is achieved—see the remote control operation Decreasing aeration will cause the fl...

  • Page 55: Install Remote Control Handset Wall Holder

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Remote Control Handset Wall Holder The remote control kit for this fi replace comes complete with a wall-mounted holder. This Packing Contents: Alternative 2 Alternative 3 holder is not required in all installations but 1 Wall Bracket A is provided as an optional feature for those 2 Screws B 1 Screw C...

  • Page 56: Wiring Diagram

    QUALIFIED Wiring Diagram INSTALLER Wall Switch Kit Connector Remote Battery Box 4 AA Batteries GV60 Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 57: Approved Venting Components

    QUALIFIED Approved Venting Components INSTALLER Approved Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Models 1100, 1150, 1200 , 1500, 1600 and 1700 Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Standard Co-axial 46DVA-HC 4DT-HC TM-4HT — — 4DHC round 658DVK2...
  • Page 58 fi nishes: a) aluminium; b) black powder coated; c) solid copper. 5. Miles Industries Valor Co-linear adapter 1156CLA cannot be used with models 1200 and 1600. Use only with models 1100, 1150, 1500 and 1700. 6. Only Miles Industries Valor Co-linear adapter 1156CLA can be used with models 1700.

  • Page 59: Warranty

    The warranty registration card must be completed by the initial owner and returned to the Company within 90 days of purchase. Alternatively, the warranty registration form may be fi lled out online at www.valorfi replaces.com. b) Installation and maintenance must be performed by an authorized and trained dealer in accordance with the Company’s installation instructions.

  • Page 60: Spare Parts

    OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Part Part Code Description Code Description Number Number Heat shield 4003049 Handset wall holder 9000008 45 degrees fl anged elbow 0945M Handset G6R H3T5-ZV (BJ) 4001910 Elbow gasket 4002999 Receiver G6R-R3AM-ZV (CP) 4001911 Top stand-offs (2) 4002985 Wire harness GV60 4001187...
  • Page 61 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Part 1710DGM Code Description Number RH Cross log 4003929 Brown beach pebble 4003082 Grey beach pebble (2) 4003083 Small grey beach pebble 4003086 White beach pebble (2) 4003084 Black beach pebble (2) 4003085 Small beige beach pebbles (2) 4003087 Grade 1A vermiculite, bagged 4002940...
  • Page 62 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION 15a, 15b 25-26 20-24 28a, 28b 37a, 37b...
  • Page 63 Thank You ... For purchasing a Valor by Miles Industries. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualifi ed installer. Please fi ll in the information below. The information provided will be used for customer records only.
  • Page 64 Tape Shut Fold here Postage needed Miles Industries Ltd. 190 - 2255 Dollarton Highway North Vancouver, BC V7H 3B1 Canada Online Warranty registration at www.valorfi replaces.com Thank you for choosing a Valor Product...

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