Miles Industries 1800JN Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION & OWNER'S MANUAL
Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplaces
1800JN (natural gas) & 1800JP (propane gas)
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.
4004995-12
©2018, Miles Industries Ltd.
L3 Series
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
Please read this manual
BEFORE
operating this appliance.
INSTALLER
Leave this manual
with the appliance.
CONSUMER
Retain this manual
for future reference.
This manual contains instructions to install the
ENGINE ONLY. A trim kit is REQUIRED to
complete the installation. A barrier screen is
provided with the trim kit. Refer to the manual
supplied with the 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.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL L3 Series Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplaces 1800JN (natural gas) & 1800JP (propane gas) Please read this manual DANGER BEFORE installing and operating this appliance. HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. INSTALLER DO NOT TOUCH GLASS Leave this manual UNTIL COOLED.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ............62 Spare Parts............. 63 Massachusetts: The piping and fi nal Designed and Manufactured by / for Miles Industries Ltd. gas connection must be performed by a 190–2255 Dollarton Highway, licensed plumber or gas fi tter in the State of North Vancouver, BC, CANADA V7H 3B1 Massachusetts.
  • Page 3: Safety And Your Fireplace

    Safety and Your Fireplace SAFETY AND YOUR FIREPLACE Read and understand all instructions carefully before Do not use this heater as a temporary source of starting the installation. Failure to follow these instal- heat during construction. lation instructions may result in possible fi re hazard and Due to the high temperature, the appliance should be will void the warranty.
  • Page 4 Safety and Your Fireplace Read and carefully follow all safety warnings and operating instructions contained in your owner’s manual Replacement manuals are available by contacting the Valor Service Department at 1-800-468-2567 or visit www.valorfi replaces.com. FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Parts of your Valor Fireplace become extremely hot while in operation.
  • Page 5 SAFETY AND YOUR FIREPLACE This manual and particularly the preceeding and following pages contain very important information regarding the safe operation of your fi replace as well as maintenance instructions. Read carefully before operating your fi replace and pay special attention to the safety warnings. A heating gas appliance does require safe handling.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Thank You ... Operating Your Fireplace for the First Time For purchasing a Valor by Miles Industries. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must When operating your new fi replace for the fi rst time, be installed by a qualifi ed dealer. Each Valor fi replace...
  • Page 7: Operating Your Fireplace

    OWNER’S Operating Your Fireplace INFORMATION Fireplace Control Devices Alternately, turn off gas supply. In all cases, call your dealer for service assistance. There are two ways to control your fi replace. 1. Thermostatic Remote Control can be programmed to function ON: parallel to pipe OFF: Thermostatic...
  • Page 8: Using The Remote Control

    OWNER’S Using the Remote Control INFORMATION Current temperature Handset (F or C) sensor Period Battery status start or end (Temp, Timer) Current time (12 or 24 hour clock) Current programmed Modes (Manual, period (Timer) Temperature, Timer) Synchronize Remote Control BEFORE YOU BEGIN, please note that on this system, the settings of time, temperature and automatic ON/OFF can only be programmed when the function display is fl...
  • Page 9 OWNER’S Using the Remote Control INFORMATION M A N T E M P TEMP TIMER M A N M A N TEMP T E M P TIMER...
  • Page 10 OWNER’S Using the Remote Control INFORMATION TEMP T E M P TEMP T E M P...
  • Page 11 OWNER’S Using the Remote Control INFORMATION...
  • Page 12 OWNER’S Using the Remote Control INFORMATION...
  • Page 13: Using The Wall Switch

    OWNER’S Using the Wall Switch 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 button increase or decrease the fl ame to gradually increase fl...
  • Page 14: 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 15: Maintaining Your Fireplace

    OWNER’S Maintaining Your Fireplace INFORMATION Servicing Your Fireplace We recommend having your fi replace serviced every year. Contact your supplier quoting the model number. It will be helpful if the appliance’s serial number can also be quoted. These numbers are on the information card.
  • Page 16: Cleaning Your Fireplace

    To remove the window for cleaning, we suggest NOTE: This is a problem beyond Miles Industries’ you get help from another person as the window control and is not covered under warranty.
  • Page 17 OWNER’S Maintaining Your Fireplace INFORMATION 5. Gently pull the top of the window outward. DANGER 6. Lift the window out of its bottom railing and set it The window unit must be correctly installed, aside in a safe place to avoid damage. fastened and sealed after servicing or serious To refi...
  • Page 18: Checking Pilot And Burner Flames

    OWNER’S Maintaining Your Fireplace INFORMATION Checking Pilot and Burner Flames 6. Reinstall the plinth support bracket hooking it up to the stiff ener bracket located below the window as A periodic check of the pilot and burner fl ames should shown.
  • Page 19: Replacing Batteries

    OWNER’S Maintaining Your Fireplace INFORMATION Replacing Batteries 1. Pull on the plate next to the wall switch to access the batteries. WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE BATTER- IES WHILE THE FIREPLACE IS STILL HOT! Let the fi replace cool fi rst before touching it. CAUTION DO NOT USE a screwdriver or other metallic object to remove the batteries from the battery holder or...
  • Page 20: Specifi Cations

    Supply Gas supplemental heater and provides the potential for most energy conservation when used while Heater engine 1800JN is used with natural gas. attended. The use of an alternate primary heat Heater engine 1800JP is used with propane gas. source is advisable.
  • Page 21: Overview

    QUALIFIED Overview INSTALLER Note: This appliance may be installed in outdoor, weather protected environments as defi ned in the GV60CKO Outdoor Conversion Kit instruction manual. Remote Framing—See Framing Requirements Handset Mantel—See Mantel & Hearth Clearances Wall Holder 1/2 inch thick non-combustible cement board –...
  • Page 22: Dimensions & Location

    QUALIFIED Dimensions & Location INSTALLER Dimensions 72” (1829 mm) 66-1/4” (1683 mm) Center LDK HeatShift Duct Kit Line outlets (remove plates) Top View 18-5/8” (473 mm) Zero Clearance 15-1/1 16” Stand-Offs (382 m 6-5/8” dia. Venting Vertical ader Outlet - DO NOT CONVERT TO HORIZONTAL OUTLET...
  • Page 23: Mantel & Hearth Clearances

    QUALIFIED Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLER Combustible Mantel—Left Side View Ceiling Note: Use of the optional LDK HeatShift Duct Kits aff ects mantel and hearth clearances. See instructions packed Mantel Projection with LDK kits. (from Face of Cement Board) 0 2” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 54”...
  • Page 24 QUALIFIED Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLER Combustible Sidewall / Mantel Leg—Top View FIREPLACE Face of Finished Wall Fireplace Opening 64” (1626 mm) Wall Min. 4” (102 mm) to wall or combustible mantel leg...
  • Page 25: Framing Requirements

    QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing Dimensions NOTE: Height of cavity may be Between underside affected by vent configuration - see page 26 of header and bottom of firebox 1/2” thick non-combustible cement board required above, on each side and below engine opening (NOT supplied) NOTE: This unit requires a 48”...
  • 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 • 3 inches clearance to combustibles required above horizontal pipe. Slope horizontal pipe upwards 1/4 Notes—ALL venting considerations inch per foot. 1 inch clearance required around • Dimensions of venting are based on using Dura- sides and bottom of horizontal pipe and around Vent elbows.
  • Page 28: Venting

    QUALIFIED Venting INSTALLER Top Outlet ONLY Framing Vent in Combustible Walls & Ceilings This unit is supplied with a top vent outlet and should NOT be fi eld-converted to a rear vent outlet. See vent When penetrating through combustible walls and chart on page 30.
  • Page 29: Co-Axial Venting

    QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Typical Co-axial Venting Components—Top Outlet ONLY VERTICAL TERMINATION STORM COLLAR FLASHING ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ATTIC FIRESTOP CEILING FIRESTOP 2-PIECE WALL THIMBLE PIPE PIPE LENGTH LENGTH 90˚ ELBOW PIPE PIPE LENGTH 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 some of the liner panels and brackets—see page 40.
  • Page 32 QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Horizontal Vent Termination Location or a safety hazard. Local codes or regulations may require greater clearances. • The vent terminal must be located on an outside • The vent terminal must not be recessed into a wall wall or through the roof.
  • Page 33: Installation Planning

    QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Vertical Vent Termination Overhang should not extend beyond vent if within 48” of Horizontal Roof Minimum termination cap overhang Pitch "H" (feet) Flat to 7/12 Termination Min. 24” Over 7/12 to (unvented soffit) 1.5' 8/12 Min. 36” Vertical Min.
  • Page 34: Plan Wall Finish

    QUALIFIED Installation Planning INSTALLER Plan Wall Finish Extending the cement board well beyond the minimum shown will help avoid cracking due to diff erential Non-Combustible Materials Specifi cations expansion of materials. Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials Pre-drill cement board with oversized holes and do are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, not over-tighten screws to avoid cracking due to heat...
  • Page 35: Installation

    QUALIFIED Installation Planning INSTALLER Cracking wall fi nishes • Always pre-drill screw holes through cement board and use screws with self-milling head. We recommend installing the optional LDK • Always use tape over joints. HeatShift Duct Kit to reduce the wall temperatures and minimize the possibility of cracking wall •...
  • Page 36: Remove Window

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Fit optional LDK HeatShift Duct Kit’s Remove Window take-off collars to appliance (if used) The window is held in place by a spring-loaded lever on each side. See installation instructions packed with the LDK kits for details. 1.
  • Page 37: 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 38: Set-Up Gas Supply

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Set-up Gas Supply 7. Pull the excess cable back through the cable clamp and tighten the locking ring to the cable clamp. The gas supply inlet Alternate clamp without locking ring may be used connection is a 3/8” NPT - ensure the proper clamp is used for the type of male connector located cable used.
  • Page 39 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 40: Install Liners

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Liners a) Identify the right side outer section. From the middle of the fi rebox, insert the section upwards All L3 liners install in the manner outlined below with the behind the top railing and place it on the ledge exception of the 1825RGL Refl...
  • Page 41 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 5. The top panel is supplied in two identical sections. The sections are beveled and the smooth black ‘fi re side’ is notched at the front and straight at the back. When installed, the top panel rests on the front and back railings.
  • Page 42: Install Driftwood Kit 1800Dwk

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Driftwood Kit 1800DWK NOTE: Ensure the area within the pilot shield is clear of vermiculite. Material required • Driftwood Kit, which contains: ◊ Left and right steel platforms Pilot shield ◊ 7 logs ◊ 10 pebbles ◊...
  • Page 43 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 3. Place the center rear log fi tting the log’s pegs into the holes of the platform as indicated. 4. Place the center front log fi tting the log’s pegs into the holes of the platform as indicated. 6.
  • Page 44 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 7. Place the right cross log into the front notch of the 8. Place the rocks on the platform as shown below. rear log; its peg serves here as a hook to maintain it Some of the rocks can be used to hide the platform in position.
  • Page 45: Install Decorative Glass Murano 1800Dgm

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Decorative Glass Murano 1800DGM 4. Fill a small container with approximately 3 cups (750 ml) of fi reglass. Material required 5. Carefully spread the fi reglass on the surface of • Murano Glass Fire Kit, which contains: burner patting it gently with your hand to form a ◊...
  • Page 46: Install Split Wood Kit 1800Swk

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Split Wood Kit 1800SWK Install logs in the following sequence: Logs #12, 13, 17, 9 and 16. Material required Log #12 has a notch underneath and sits across the • Split Wood Kit, which contains: left hand rear corner of the burner. ◊...
  • Page 47 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Log #17 straddles the burner. It has a locating pin in Log #16 has a notch underneath and sits across the front of the burner. right hand rear corner of the burner. Log #9 straddles the burner. It has a locating pin in front of the burner.
  • Page 48 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Continue installing logs in the following sequence: Log #5 has a pin which goes into the square hole. The Logs #3, 2, 5, 14, 15, 7 and 11. other end of the log rests on a notch on log #13. Log #3 goes at the left, in front of the burner.
  • Page 49 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Log #15 rests on log #9. Log #11 rests on log 16. Log #7 rests on log 17. All logs installed...
  • Page 50 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Add some embers on the platform around the logs to hide the unused holes and burner lip. WARNING CHOKING HAZARD! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear of ember/splinter particles as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum area after installation.
  • Page 51: Refi T Window

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Refi t Window 4. Apply fi rm hand pressure around the window frame to ensure the window is sealed tight against the fi rebox. 1. To refi t the window, place it in its bottom railing. 5. If the Hot Glass Warning plate has been removed Ensure there is no glass, vermiculite or shale from the front lower corner of the window, particles in the bottom railing.
  • Page 52: 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 53 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 8. Mount switch plate to junction box with 2 long 12. Position battery holder to rear face and secure screws provided. Note: switch position left or right together with cable tie. note clearance is required to suit homeowner wishes. for battery snap connection.
  • Page 54: Synchronize Remote Control

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Synchronize Remote Control Reset button The receiver and the handset of the remote control sys- Velcro tem must be initially synchronized before the fi rst use. Battery wall holder 1. Insert one 9 V alkaline battery in the handset. connection 2.
  • Page 55: 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 eff ects glow. remote control to confi rm that the full range of inputs Decreasing aeration will cause the fl...
  • Page 56: Install Plinth Support Bracket

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Plinth Support Bracket Plinth support Install the plinth support bracket hooking it up to the bracket stiff ener bracket located behind the front panel, as shown. Stiff ener bracket Install Trim and Barrier Screen Install the trim on the fi replace. Install as well the barrier screen which is provided with the trim.
  • Page 57: Wiring Diagram

    QUALIFIED Wiring Diagram INSTALLER Remote Battery Holder Wall 4 AA Switch Batteries 5-pin connector 9-Volt connector GV60 Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 58: Approved Venting Components

    QUALIFIED Approved Venting Components INSTALLER...
  • Page 59 QUALIFIED Approved Venting Components INSTALLER...
  • Page 60: 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 61 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 62: Warranty

    1. Extended Warranty Coverage For a period of up to ten (10) years, Miles Industries Ltd., (the “Company”) or its appointed distributor will at its option pay the initial owner for the repair of, or will exchange the following parts or components which are found to be defective in material or workmanship...
  • Page 63: Spare Parts

    OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Description Part No. Description Part No. 45 degrees fl anged elbow 0945M Gaskets module plate, short (2) 4004749 Elbow gasket 4002999 Gaskets module plate, long (2) 3000400 Top stand-off s (2) 4002985 Valve mount 4002905 Restrictor plate 4003017 GV60 valve assembly (natural gas) 4005082X...
  • Page 64 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Description Part No. Description Part No. RH side panel Log no. 13 4006679 Black 4003072 Log no. 14 4006680 Glass 4004274 Log no. 5 4006126 Log no. 17 4006695 Limestone 4003072G Top panel Log no. 7 4006128 Black (2) 4006286...
  • Page 65 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION 20a, 22a, 28-32 33-34 40a, 40b...
  • Page 66 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION 1800DWK 1800DGM 77 78 1800SWK 89 (logs only)
  • Page 67 Serial Number: Date Purchase (yyyy-mm-dd): Dealer: Customer Information First Name: Last Name: Contact Information Email: Mailing Address Address: City: Province/State: Postal/Zip Code: Country: Cut out page, fi ll information, and mail to Miles Industries Ltd. Online Warranty registration at www.valorfi replaces.com...
  • Page 68 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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