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Valor L1 Series Installation & Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION & OWNER'S MANUAL
Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplaces
1600JN (natural gas) & 1600JP (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
flammable 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 fire department.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
4006013-09
©2019, Miles Industries Ltd.
L1 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 certified 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.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL L1 Series Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplaces 1600JN (natural gas) & 1600JP (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

    Table of Contents FOR THE OWNER FOR THE QUALIFIED INSTALLER Specifications ............19 Safety and Your Fireplace ........3 Introduction ............. 6 Overview..............20 Locating Fireplace & Lighting Information Card ..6 Dimensions & Location ........21 Operating Your Fireplace for the First Time ....6 Mantel &...

  • 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 fire hazard and Due to the high temperature, the appliance should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and 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.valorfireplaces.com. WARNIN WARN FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT CHILD SAFETY...
  • 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 fireplace as well as maintenance instructions. Read carefully before operating your fireplace and pay special attention to the safety warnings. A heating gas appliance does require safe handling.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Operating Your Fireplace for the First Time When operating your new fireplace for the first time, For purchasing a Valor by Miles Industries. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must some vapors may be released due to the burning of be installed by a qualified dealer.

  • Page 7: Operating Your Fireplace

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

  • Page 8: Using The Remote Control

    OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION Using the Remote Control Radio Frequency Turn Fireplace ON 315 MHz for USA and Canada. Press buttons until you hear a short beep; release buttons. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

  • Page 9: Remote Control Operation

    OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION Using the Remote Control Setting ºC/24-hr or ºF/12-hr clock Manual Mode M A N In MAN mode, press and hold Manual  ame height adjustment. buttons until temperature / clock display changes from Daytime Temperature Mode TEMP When pilot is lit, room temperature °F / 12-hour...
  • Page 10 OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION Using the Remote Control Setting ON / OFF Temperatures Setting Program Timers Setting “DAYTIME” temperature. You can program two periods of time between 12 am and 11:50 pm in each 24-hour cycle. Default Settings: 23 °C/74 °F TEMP Programs P1 and P2 must be set in the following order Press SET to scroll to...
  • Page 11 Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication. Designed and Manufactured by / for Miles Industries Ltd. 190 – 2255 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, B.C., CANADA V7H 3B1 Tel. 604-984-3496 Fax 604-984-0246 www.valor replaces.com...

  • Page 12: Using The Wall Switch

    OWNER’S INFORMATION Using the Wall Switch The Wall Switch can be used to TO ADJUST FLAME HEIGHT control your fireplace. You can turn the pilot on or off and you can Press and hold large flame button increase or decrease the flame to gradually increase flame height.

  • Page 13: Lighting Instructions

    OWNER’S INFORMATION Lighting Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING MISE WARNING : If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result notic causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. bless A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand or by remote control. Follow these instructions exactly. To save gas, turn the pilot off when not using the appliance for a prolonged period of time.

  • Page 14: Maintaining Your Fireplace

    OWNER’S INFORMATION Maintaining Your Fireplace Servicing Your Fireplace We recommend having your fireplace 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. The replacement parts are shown at the end of this manual. Please always quote the part number and description when requesting spare parts.

  • Page 15: Cleaning Your Fireplace

    OWNER’S INFORMATION Maintaining Your Fireplace Cleaning Your Fireplace Clean the window panes following the guidelines in this section. WARNING Clean the steel trim with mild soap and warm water. Any alcohol/solvent base cleaner will weaken the coat- DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT! ing and damage it.
  • Page 16 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 17: Checking Pilot And Burner Flames

    OWNER’S INFORMATION Maintaining Your Fireplace Checking Pilot and Burner Flames The appliance area must always be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other A periodic check of the pilot and burner flames should flammable vapors and liquids. be made.

  • Page 18: Replacing Batteries

    OWNER’S INFORMATION Maintaining Your Fireplace 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 fireplace cool first before touching it. CAUTION DO NOT USE a screwdriver or other metallic object to remove the batteries from the battery holder or...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    QUALIFIED Specifications INSTALLER Approval & Codes The supply connection This appliance is certified to ANSI Z21.88-2016/CSA is 3/8” NPT male and located on the left hand 2.33-2016 American National Standard / CSA Standard side of the firebox. for Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters for use in Canada A shut-off valve (not and USA, and to CGA 2.17-91 High Altitude Standard in Canada.

  • Page 20: Overview

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Overview Note: This appliance may be installed in outdoor, weather protected environments as defined in the GV60CKO Outdoor Conversion Kit instruction manual. Supplied as horizontal side outlet, field convertible to top vertical outlet. Framing—See Framing Requirements 1/2 inch thick non-combustible cement board –...

  • Page 21: Dimensions & Location

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Dimensions & Location 51-1/4” (1302 mm) Dimensions Zero Clearance 45-1/4” (1050 mm) Stand-O s Optional LDK HeatShift Center Duct Kit outlets Line 3” (76 mm) 18-1/2” 1-3/8” (470 mm) (35 mm) 9-1/4” (235 mm) Center Heat shield Valve access side of vent required for Zero Clearance...

  • Page 22: Mantel & Hearth Clearances

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Mantel & Hearth Clearances Combustible Mantel—Left Side View Same dimensions and restrictions Ceiling apply to both sides of the appliance Note: Use of the optional LDK HeatShift Duct Mantel Projection Kits affects mantel and (from Face of Cement Board) hearth clearances.
  • Page 23 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Mantel & Hearth Clearances 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 24 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Framing Requirements Framing Dimensions NOTE: Height of cavity may be affected by vent configuration with clearance - 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 - see page 36.

  • Page 25: Framing Requirements

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Framing Requirements Venting Considerations—Vertical Takeoff Notes—ALL venting considerations • Dimensions of venting are based on using Dura-Vent elbows. Elbow curve 12” pipe section radius dimensions will vary when using other brands and in general are slightly bigger. • Minimum 12 inches vertical pipe section required right at unit.

  • Page 26: Venting

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

  • Page 27: Co-Axial Venting

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Co-axial Venting Typical Co-axial Venting Components HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 2-PIECE VERTICAL WALL THIMBLE TERMINATION PIPE STORM LENGTH COLLAR 90˚ ELBOW FLASHING PIPE LENGTH ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD 90˚ ELBOW ATTIC HORIZONTAL FIRESTOP TERMINATION 2-PIECE WALL THIMBLE CEILING FIRESTOP PIPE PIPE LENGTH LENGTH 90˚...
  • Page 28 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Co-axial Venting be used. Excludes the 45 degrees take-off elbow How to Read the Venting Chart 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 29 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Co-axial Venting Restrictor The restrictor is located in the roof of the firebox 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 39.
  • Page 30 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Co-axial Venting 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 31 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Co-axial Venting Vertical Vent Termination Overhang should not extend beyond vent if within 48” of Horizontal termination cap overhang Roof Minimum Pitch "H" (feet) Termination Flat to 7/12 Min. 24” (unvented so t) Over 7/12 to 1.5' Min. 36” 8/12 Vertical Min.

  • Page 32: Co-Linear Venting

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Co-linear Venting Conversion to Co-Linear Liners using generic Co-Linear Adapters two lengths of 2-ply 3” dia. flexible chimney liner Co-linear portion of vent system may only be installed within a solid-fuel burning fireplace and chimney. approved for venting gas appliances, a co-linear The appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue termination kit and flashing or a co-linear to co-axial serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.

  • Page 33: Installation Planning

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Planning Installer—READ THIS FIRST Plan Wall Finish Only qualified licensed or trained personnel Non-Combustible Materials Specifications 8 ” should install this appliance. Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, 1.
  • Page 34 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Planning Extending the cement board well beyond the minimum Below are some tips on how to best avoid any shown will help avoid cracking due to differential cracking: • Allow materials to dry thoroughly before finishing expansion of materials. Pre-drill cement board with oversized holes and do the wall.

  • Page 35: Installation

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Unpack appliance Install Heat Shield (side outlet only) Venting through the side outlet requires the Beware of sharp edges! Wear gloves! installation of the heat shield on top of the heater 1. Remove the cardboard wrapping and the wood case as indicated unless fitted with optional LDK pallet from the appliance and discard.

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

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Convert from Side to Top Outlet Fit the appliance into framing (if required) 1. Remove the 4 screws retaining the engine to its This unit is supplied with a horizontal side vent outlet which can be field-converted to a top outlet. pallet.

  • Page 37: Remove Window

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Remove Window The windows are held in place by a spring-loaded lever on each side. Remove the window on the valve access side only. If using the LDK HeatShift Duct Window frame Kit, remove the windows on both sides. 1.
  • Page 38 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Use only new black iron or steel pipes or copper tubing Pressure Test Points if acceptable—check local codes. Note that in USA, The minimum supply pressure is given in the section copper tubing must be internally tinned for protection Specifications of this manual—page 20.

  • Page 39: Install Liners

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Install Liners 3. Let the top panel protruding part rest on the cut out of the upper part of the side panel. The liners install in the manner outline below. Unpack them carefully as they are fragile. Ceramic panels 1.

  • Page 40: Install Driftwood Kit 2100Dwk

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Install Driftwood Kit 2100DWK 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 flange at the edge of the burner. Do not pour too •...
  • Page 41 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Logs and rocks 4. The rear log has two pins underneath and one on Each log has pegs to help you locate them on top. It is provided with the appliance as a single log. Place the rear log in the center of the firebox as the platform.

  • Page 42: Install Decorative Glass Murano 1500Dgm

    IMPORTANT: Approved for use only with the fireglass provided with your Valor fireplace or the tempered crushed fireglass brands American Fireglass™ or firegear. The use of any other fireglass products may void your fireplace warranty.
  • Page 43 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation 2. Install the glass plate on the platform, the textured WARNING side underneath and the smooth side on top. The plate is flush with the edge of the burner. Like for the CHOKING HAZARD! Ensure that the fireplace area is clear of fireglass particles as these could steel platform underneath, push the glass platform as far back as possible to maximize the air gap...

  • Page 44: Install Decorative Glass Set 1500Dgs

    IMPORTANT: Approved for use only with the fireglass inserted into the slots of the platform supports as provided with your Valor fireplace or the fireglass indicated. brands American Fireglass™ or firegear. The use of any other fireglass products may void your fireplace warranty.
  • Page 45 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation 7. Carefully spread the fireglass in the tray and on the burner. Do not overfill the burner to avoid blocking the burner ports. Ideally, one layer of fireglass on the burner is sufficient. Pilot shield Fireglass installed—top view NOTE: Ensure the area around the pilot shield is not piled too high with fireglass and also ensure the area within the pilot shield is clear of fireglass.

  • Page 46: Install Rocks & Shale Set 1514Rss

    Installation Install Rocks & Shale Set 1514RSS IMPORTANT: Use only the ceramic rocks, twigs and shale provided with your Valor fireplace The use of Material required any other types of rocks, twigs or shale may void your • Black steel platform (supplied with appliance) fireplace warranty.
  • Page 47 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation 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 overfill! 3. Install the rocks around the shale bed according to the image shown below.

  • Page 48: Install Split Wood Kit 1500Swk

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Install Split Wood Kit 1500SWK Some logs straddle the burner; make sure they rest over the smaller burner ports rather than the larger Material required ones. • Black steel platform (supplied with appliance) • Split Wood Kit, which contains: ◊...
  • Page 49 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation ◊ Log 9 straddles the burner—rest it over the 1. Install the logs starting from the left according to the images below. Use the following order: log 1, 2, 3, 4, smaller burner ports. ◊ Log 8 rests on the notch of log 9. 7, 9, 8, 10 and 11.
  • Page 50 4. Spread some splinters to the embers. Pilot shield 1500SWK—Split Wood Kit installed IMPORTANT: Homologated for use only with the ce- ramic embers and splinters provided with your Valor fireplace. The use of any other products may void your fireplace warranty. WARNING...

  • Page 51: Refit Window

    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 52: Install Remote Battery And Wall Switch Kit Rbwsk (Required)

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Install Remote Battery and Wall Switch Kit 4. Run harness assembly to mounted position of RBWSK (required) junction box, securing harness to framing using insulated staples (not included) The Remote Battery and Wall Switch Kit is provided 5.
  • Page 53 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation 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 54: Synchronize Remote Control

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Synchronize Remote Control Reset button The receiver and the handset of the remote control sys- Velcro tem must be initially synchronized before the first use. 1. Insert one 9 V alkaline battery in the handset. 2. Locate the Reset button on the top side of the Appliance’s receiver.

  • Page 55: Install Trim And Barrier Screen

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Installation Install Trim and Barrier Screen Install the trim chosen by the customer for their fireplace. Install as well the barrier screen which is provided with the trim. Show the customer how to remove the barrier screen to access the controls. Follow the instructions provided with the trim and leave those instructions behind for the customer’s further reference.

  • Page 56: Wiring Diagram

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

  • Page 57: Approved Venting Components

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Approved Venting Components Approved Venting Components Approved Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Models 1100 , 1150 , 1400, 1500, 1600 and 1700 Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Standard Co-axial 46DVA-HC 4DT-HC TM-4HT —...
  • 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 1600. Use only with models 1100, 1150, 1400, 1500 and 1700. 6. Only Miles Industries Valor Co-linear adapter 1156CLA can be used with models 1700.

  • Page 59: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Commonwealth of Massachusetts 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate State of Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the Detector/Vent Terminal Signage Requirements building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance...
  • Page 60 QUALIFIED INSTALLER Commonwealth of Massachusetts (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 flue gases, but identifies “special venting systems”, the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer: 1.

  • Page 61: Warranty

     rst owner the wholesale price of, may be  lled out online at or replacing, any defective parts. www.valor replaces.com b) Installation and maintenance must be performed by 5. No Other Warranty an authorized and trained dealer in accordance with All obligations to repair this unit are de...

  • Page 62: Spare Parts

    OWNER’S INFORMATION Spare Parts Part Part Description Description Number Number Pipe s/s flex Heat shield 4003049 4000345 45 degrees flanged elbow 0945M Thermocouple interruptor 4001037 Top stand-offs (4) 4002985 GV60 valve assembly 4003106 Side stand-offs (4) (natural gas) 4003527 GV60 valve assembly Liner top panel (all liners) 4003522 4003118...
  • Page 63 OWNER’S INFORMATION Spare Parts Part Description Number White beach pebble 4003084 Black beach pebble 4003085 Small beige beach pebbles (2) 4003087 Grade 1A vermiculite, bagged 4002940 Decorative Glass Set 1500DGS Glacier Ice Fireglass, bagged (3) 4004521 Fireglass metal tray 4003473BY Middle platform brackets (2) 4003033 Rocks &...
  • Page 64 OWNER’S INFORMATION Spare Parts 18-22 23-24...
  • Page 65 OWNER’S INFORMATION Spare Parts 1500DGS 1615FBL 2100DWK 1514RSS 1625RGL 1500DGM 1500SWK...
  • Page 67 Thank You ... For purchasing a Valor by Miles Industries. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualified installer. Please fill in the information below. The information provided will be used for customer records only.
  • Page 68 Tape Shut Fold here Postage needed Valor Fireplaces 190 - 2255 Dollarton Highway North Vancouver, BC V7H 3B1 Canada Online Warranty registration at www.valorfireplaces.com Thank you for choosing a Valor Product...

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