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Valor 1500INO Installation & Owner's Manual

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DV ZC Gas Fireplace for Outdoor use
1500INO (NG) & 1500IPO (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.
4005171-03
©2016, Miles Industries Ltd.
L1 S
Installation & Owner's Manual
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
ERIES
This manual contains instruc-
tions to install the ENGINE
ONLY. A front or trim kit is RE-
QUIRED 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.
!
WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
!
WARNING:
adjust ment , alteration, ser vice or
maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Read the installation, operating, and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.
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.
Massachusetts: The piping and fi nal
gas connection must be performed by a
licensed plumber or gas fi tter in the State of
Massachusetts. Also, see Carbon Monoxide
Detector requirements on page 13.
Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande.
Designed and Manufactured by
Miles Industries Ltd.
North Vancouver, BC, CANADA
www.valorfi replaces.com
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 .
C O N S U M E R
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  • Page 1 L1 S ERIES DV ZC Gas Fireplace for Outdoor use 1500INO (NG) & 1500IPO (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 w i t h t h e a p p l i a n c e .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FOR THE OWNER FOR THE QUALIFIED INSTALLER Safety Precautions ..........3 Commonwealth of Massachusetts...... 13 Safety and Your Fireplace ........4 Specifi cations ............15 Owner’s Information ..........5 Overview..............16 Operating Your Fireplace for the First Time ....5 Dimensions ............

  • 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 and response refl exes to withdraw in Recommendations, the event of accidental contact with a hot surface. Parts of your Valor Fireplace become • extremely hot while in operation. A physical barrier is strongly • recommended if there are young The glass viewing window •...

  • Page 5: Owner's Information

    • READ the SAFETY information on pages be installed by a qualifi ed dealer. Each Valor fi replace is fully tested during the production process for your 3 and 4 of this manual BEFORE operating safety and comfort.

  • Page 6: Cleaning Around Your Fireplace

    • Our dealers have had good results from the products listed below. We cannot, however, Your Valor outdoor gas fi replace will tolerate moderate guarantee the results of these products. amounts of water on an occasional basis but is not ◊...
  • Page 7 WARNING Failure to install the window correctly can leak carbon monoxide, affect the performance of the fi replace, damage components, cause overheating resulting in dangerous conditions. Damage caused by incorrect window installa- tion is not covered by the Valor warranty.

  • Page 8: Checking Pilot And Burner Flames

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION 5. If the Hot Glass Warning plate has been removed Pilot Flame can from the front lower corner of the window, be seen left of reinstall it by sliding it between the glass and the fi re bed the frame as indicated.

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

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION To replace the batteries: To access the card, remove the barrier screen, side doors and the plinth. Grab the card and pull it out. There The battery compartment is located next to the wall is important information on both sides of the card. switch in the vicinity of the fi...

  • Page 10: How To Turn Your Fireplace Off (Including Pilot)

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION How to Turn Your Fireplace OFF First, ensure your fi replace is turned off—including the pilot—and cold BEFORE going ahead. (including pilot) • Turn the dial on the gas valve from the ON position Familiarize yourself with the wall to the MAN position as shown.

  • Page 11: Options

    OWNER’S Options INFORMATION Required Kits* Optional Accessories* Fuel Beds (choose one) Conversion Kits 1500DGS—Decorative Glass Set 1500PGK—Conversion Kit to Propane Gas 1505DWK—Driftwood Kit 1500NGK—Conversion Kit to Natural Gas 1510DGM—Decorative Glass Murano Other Accessories 1514RSS—Rock and Shale Set 1506DRK—Additional rocks for Driftwood Kit Ceramic Liners (choose one) Hearth Gate 1515FBL—Linear Fluted Black Liner Set...

  • Page 12: 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 or wall switch. Follow these instructions exactly. To save gas, turn the pilot off when not using the appliance for a prolonged period of time.

  • Page 13: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    QUALIFIED Commonwealth of Massachusetts INSTALLER State of Massachusetts Carbon 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identifi cation plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the Monoxide Detector/Vent Terminal building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above Signage Requirements grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance...
  • Page 14 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 15: Specifi Cations

    Standard for Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters for use in Supply Gas Canada and USA, and to CGA 2.17-91 High Altitude Heater engine 1500INO is used with natural gas. Standard in Canada. This appliance is for direct vent Heater engine 1500IPO is used with propane gas.

  • Page 16: Overview

    QUALIFIED Overview INSTALLER Note: This appliance must be installed in a weather protected environment—see Location details on pages 18–19. Mantel—See Mantel & Hearth Clearances Framing—See Framing Requirements S urrou Barr r ier Screen (required) 1/2 inch thick non-combustible cement board – NOT supplied Narrow 1”...

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    QUALIFIED Dimensions INSTALLER 46” (1168 mm) 42” (1067 mm) Center Line Heat shield required for rear vent outlet Top View 18-1/2” applications (469 mm) 15-1/16” 15-1 6-5/8” dia. (383 mm) ) Venting Zero Clearance field- Stand-Offs convertible from top to eader rear outlet Center of vent...

  • Page 18: Location

    QUALIFIED Location INSTALLER Location Top View For the purposes of this installation manual the term “outdoor” means installed Outdoor fireplace outside of the insulated building envelope. installed in Min. required weatherproof The outdoor space may be attached or weatherproof overhang in front and at sides of enclosure free standing to the main/primary structure fireplace is 1/2 of the height...
  • Page 19 QUALIFIED Location INSTALLER Continuous insulated building INSIDE envelope and weatherproof membrane is NOT interrupted by fireplace installation INSIDE Min. weatherproof overhang in front and at sides Weatherproof OUTSIDE enclosure Min. weatherproof overhang in front and at sides Free standing structure with weatherproof overhang above Sidewall vent terminations...

  • Page 20: Mantel & Hearth Clearances

    QUALIFIED Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLER Combustible Mantel—Left Side View Combustible Ceiling Allowable Combustible combustible Mantel Projection projection (from Face of Cement Board) 0 2” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” Min. required weatherproof overhang 44” Combustible 42” Mantel 40” Height (from Bottom 38”...
  • Page 21 QUALIFIED Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLER Combustible Sidewall / Mantel Leg—Top View FIREPLACE Face of Finished Wall Fireplace Opening 39-11/16” Wall Min. 4” to wall or combustible mantel leg...

  • Page 22: 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 23 QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing with Partial Shelf—Top Outlet 15-1/16” (383 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 24 QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing with Partial Shelf—Top Outlet, vent elbow in cavity 15-1/16” (383 mm) Approx. 10-3/4” (274 mm) from back surface of wall finish to front surface of appliance Note - Vent case w/no elbow in cavity vent offset requires 9”...
  • Page 25 QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing with Full Shelf—Rear Outlet 20” (508 mm) from the font surface of the wall finish to the front surface of appliance case Heat shield 1/2” thick non-combustible Cement board For venting clearances, see Venting Chart section Fireplace opening FULL SHELF, rear outlet...

  • Page 26: 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 Installation When penetrating through combustible walls and section for more information.

  • Page 27: Co-Axial Venting

    QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Typical Co-axial Venting Components HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL 2-PIECE WALL THIMBLE TERMINATION STORM COLLAR PIPE LENGTH FLASHING ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ATTIC Rear Outlet FIRESTOP CEILING FIRESTOP 2-PIECE WALL THIMBLE PIPE PIPE 90˚ ELBOW LENGTH LENGTH PIPE LENGTH PIPE...
  • Page 28 QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER How to Read the Venting Chart 5. Each 90 degrees elbow installed on the horizontal plane is equivalent to a 3 feet horizontal pipe; The chart below applies to co-axial roof or wall therefore, 3 feet must be subtracted from allowable termination.
  • Page 29 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 37.

  • Page 30: Vent Termination

    • When a sidewall vent terminal terminates below an • Sidewall vent terminations within 7’ of grade or where eas- ily accessible require a terminal guard such as the Valor overhead cover (either permanent or temporary cover) at least 30% of the total perimeter wall area surrounding the 658TG or 845TG.
  • Page 31 QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Vertical Vent Termination Overhang should not Roof Minimum extend beyond vent if Pitch "H" (feet) within 48” of Horizontal Flat to 7/12 termination cap overhang Over 7/12 to 1.5' 8/12 Termination Over 8/12 to 2’ Min. 24” 9/12 (unvented soffit) Over 9/12 to...

  • Page 32: Installation Planning

    QUALIFIED Installation Planning INSTALLER Installer—READ THIS FIRST Only qualifi ed licensed or trained personnel 5. Fit the appliance into framing and fi x it to the framing. should install this appliance. 6. Remove the window of the appliance. 7. Install the venting system and tape vent pipe joints. 1.

  • Page 33: Remove Heat Shield

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Remove Heat Shield 3. Reinstall the heat shield to the top of the appliance case (3 screws). Remove the heat shield from the top of the appliance case (3 screws). If using the top outlet, discard the shield. If using a rear outlet, keep the shield to reinstall after converting the top to rear outlet—see next subsection.

  • Page 34: Plan Wall Finish

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Plan Wall Finish Non-combustible cement board Gypsum board The L1 Linear fi replace requires a 1/2” Min. 48” up to perimeter (13 mm) thick non-combustible cement board (1219 mm) of cement board to be used as a wall surface immediately 40”...

  • Page 35: 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 the backside of wall board behind any joints can will require special attention if future cracking is to be...

  • Page 36: Set-Up Gas Supply

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Set-up Gas Supply Window Flexible The gas supply inlet con- connector nection is a 3/8” NPT male supplied connector located on the left with unit hand side of the fi rebox. The unit is supplied with a stainless steel fl...

  • Page 37: Install Liners

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Liners 5. Place the right panel against the right wall of the fi rebox. The liners install in the manner outlined below with the exception of the 1525RGL—Refl ective Glass Liners: see instructions supplied with the liners. Unpack the liner panels carefully.

  • Page 38: Install Driftwood Kit 1505Dwk

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Driftwood Kit 1505DWK 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 the fl ange at the edge of the burner. Do not pour too •...
  • Page 39 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Logs and rocks 3. Place the rear right log as indicated. Each log has pegs to help you locate them on the platform. Install the logs as shown below. 1. Place the rear log in the center of the fi rebox at the rear.

  • Page 40: Install Decorative Glass Murano 1500Dgm

    ◊ 1 glass platform IMPORTANT: Approved for use only with the fi reglass provided with your Valor fi replace or the tempered crushed fi reglass brands American Fireglass™ or fi regear. The use of any other fi reglass products may void your fi...
  • Page 41 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 2. Install the glass plate on the platform, the textured WARNING side underneath and the smooth side on top. The CHOKING HAZARD! Ensure that the fi replace plate is fl ush with the edge of the burner. Like for the steel platform underneath, push the glass platform area is clear of fi...

  • Page 42: Install Decorative Glass Set 1500Dgs

    IMPORTANT: Approved for use only with the fi reglass indicated. provided with your Valor fi replace or the fi reglass brands American Fireglass™ or fi regear. The use of any other fi reglass products may void your fi replace warranty.
  • Page 43 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 7. Carefully spread the fi reglass in the tray and on the burner. Do not overfi ll the burner to avoid blocking the burner ports. Ideally, one layer of fi reglass on the burner is suffi cient. Pilot shield Fireglass installed—top view NOTE: Ensure the area around the pilot shield is...

  • Page 44: Install Rocks & Shale Set 1514Rss

    INSTALLER Install Rocks & Shale Set 1514RSS 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 45 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 the rocks around the shale bed according to the image shown below.

  • Page 46: Refi T Window

    fi replace, damage components, cause overheating resulting in dangerous conditions. Damage caused by incorrect window installa- tion is not covered by the Valor warranty. 5. If the Hot Glass Warning plate has been removed from the front lower corner of the window, reinstall it by sliding it between the glass and the frame as indicated.

  • Page 47: Install Remote Battery And Wall Switch Kit Rbwsk (Required)

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Remote Battery and Wall Switch 4. Run harness assembly to mounted position of junction box, securing harness to framing using Kit RBWSK (required) insulated staples (not included) The Remote Battery and Wall Switch Kit is provided 5.
  • Page 48 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 8. Mount switch plate to junction box with 2 screws 12. Position battery holder to rear face and secure provided note: switch position left or right to suit together with cable tie. note clearance is required homeowner wishes. for battery snap connection.

  • Page 49: Check Operation

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Check Operation In a few unusual installations, the fl ame picture may be improved by adjusting the aeration. The need for Turn the fi replace fl ame up and down using the adjustment should be determined only by operating the wall switch to confi...

  • Page 50: Wiring Diagram

    QUALIFIED Wiring Diagram INSTALLER Remote Battery Holder Wall 4 AA Switch Batteries 5-pin connector 9-Volt connector GV60 Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 51: Approved Venting Components

    QUALIFIED Approved Venting Components INSTALLER Approved Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Outdoor Fireplace Model 1500 Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Standard Co-axial 46DVA-HC 4DT-HC TM-4HT — — 4DHC round 658DVK2 940160 Deluxe Co-axial — —...
  • Page 52 QUALIFIED Approved Venting Components INSTALLER Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Galvanized 46DVA-06 4DT-06 TC-4DL6 SV4L6 94610606 6” long — — — Black 46DVA-06B 4DT-06(B) TC-4DL6B SV4LB6 90410606B Galvanized 7” long — — — — — —...

  • Page 53: Warranty

    OWNER’S Warranty INFORMATION Owner s Information Outdoor Installations Warranty If you have a problem with this unit, please contact your dealer or supplier immediately. Under no circumstances should you attempt to service the unit in any way by yourself. The warranties in paragraphs 1 are provided only to the initial owner of this unit, are not transferable and are subject to the conditions and limitations in paragraphs 2, 3.

  • Page 54: Spare Parts

    OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Part Part Code Description Code Description Number Number Heat shield 4003049 Valve to elbow pipe assembly 4002904 45 degrees fl anged elbow 0945M GV60 valve assembly NG 4003106 Elbow gasket 4002999 GV60 valve assembly LPG 4003118 Top stand-offs (2) 4005408 Thermocouple interrupter...
  • Page 55 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Part Code Description Number Decorative Glass Murano 1500DGM Glass panel 4002869 Classic 1/2” clear fi reglass 4004521 Driftwood Set Kit 1505DWK Rear log 4002938 LH end log 4002965 RH end log 4002966 1500DGM LH front log 4002967 Center cross log 4002939...
  • Page 56 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION 15a, 15b 24-25 19-23 28a, 28b 37a, 37b...
  • Page 57 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 58 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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