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Valor 738KN Installation & Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION & OWNER'S MANUAL
Gravity Vent Gas Insert Fireplace
738KN (natural gas) / 738KP (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.
4007448-01
©2019, Miles Industries Ltd.
G3 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 front is also REQUIRED to
complete this installation. A barrier screen is pro-
vided with the front. Refer to the manual sup-
plied with the front 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.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL G3 Series Gravity Vent Gas Insert Fireplace 738KN (natural gas) / 738KP (propane gas) DANGER Please read this manual 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

    fi tter in the State assumes no responsibility for any consequential of Massachusetts. damage(s). Designed and Manufactured by / for Miles Industries Ltd. 190–2255 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC, CANADA V7H 3B1 Tel. 604-984-3496 Fax 604-984-0246 www.valorfi replaces.com © Copyright Miles Industries Ltd., 2019...

  • 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...
  • Page 5 SAFETY AND YOUR FIREPLACE This manual and particularly the preceeding and following pages contain very important information regarding before operating your the safe operation of your fi replace as well as maintenance instructions. Read carefully fi replace and pay special attention to the safety warnings. A heating gas appliance does require safe handling.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Each Valor fi replace curing compounds used in the manufacture of the is fully tested during the production process for your appliance.

  • Page 7: Operating Your Fireplace

    OWNER’S Operating Your Fireplace INFORMATION Fireplace Control In the unlikely event that you cannot turn off your fi replace with the remote control handset, wait 6 hours Your fi replace can be controled by the Thermostatic and the fi replace will automatically go to pilot. You can Remote Control which can be programmed to function then access the controls inside your fi...

  • Page 8: Lighting Instructions Plate

    OWNER’S Operating Your Fireplace INFORMATION Lighting Instructions Plate The Lighting Instructions are located on a card attached to your fi replace. See Locating Fireplace & Lighting Information Card on page 6. FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING : If you do not follow these instructions exactly causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

  • Page 9: 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 10 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 11 OWNER’S Using the Remote Control INFORMATION TEMP T E M P TEMP T E M P...
  • Page 12 OWNER’S Using the Remote Control INFORMATION...
  • Page 13 OWNER’S Using the Remote Control INFORMATION...

  • Page 14: Kits & Accessories

    739RGL Refl ective Glass Liners Other Accessories 739FBL Fluted Black Liners 770ZCK Zero Clearance Kit 739VRL Valor Red Brick Liners Hearth Hearth gates such as Cardinal’s Barrier Inner Fronts (choose one) VersaGates are available at retail stores Gate Screen carrying safety products for children.

  • Page 15: Servicing & Maintenance

    OWNER’S Servicing & Maintenance 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

    OWNER’S Servicing & Maintenance INFORMATION Cleaning Your Fireplace Clean the window panes following the guidelines in this section. WARNING Clean the steel trim with mild soap and warm water. DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT! Any alcohol/solvent base cleaner will weaken the coat- Let the fi...
  • Page 17 OWNER’S Servicing & Maintenance INFORMATION To refi t the window: 4. If the Hot Glass Warning plate has been removed from the front lower corner of the window, 1. To refi t the window, place the window to the fi rebox’s reinstall it by sliding it between the glass and opening frame.

  • Page 18: Checking Pilot And Burner Flames

    OWNER’S Servicing & Maintenance INFORMATION 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 fl ames should fl ammable vapors and liquids. Inspect the vent terminal be made.

  • Page 19: Replacing Batteries

    OWNER’S Servicing & Maintenance INFORMATION Replacing Batteries 2. Disconnect the battery holder. 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 receiver or the handset! This could cause a short circuit to the receiver.

  • Page 20: Specifi Cations

    Supply Gas qualifi ed licensed or trained personnel should install this appliance. Heater engine 738KN is used with natural gas. Heater engine 738KP is used with propane gas. This appliance must be electrically grounded in The supply pressure must be between the limits shown accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of local in the Ratings section above.

  • Page 21: Overview

    QUALIFIED Overview INSTALLER This appliance, as supplied, may ONLY be installed in an existing unal- tered, functioning solid-fuel burning fi replace with a working fl ue and con- structed of non-combustible material. This appliance is APPROVED for installation into combustible type con- struction only when using the 770ZCK Zero Clearance Kit (see separate instructions packaged with the kit for details).

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    QUALIFIED Dimensions INSTALLER 28-5/8” (727 mm) 19-1/2” (495 mm) 12 - 14” (305 - 357 mm) Varies with outer trim options Optional Outer Trim or Surround sold separately 7-7/8” - 9-7/8“ (200 - 251 mm) Varies with outer trim options 20”...

  • Page 23: Clearances

    QUALIFIED Clearances INSTALLER WARNING Some materials or items, although safe, may discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on because of the heat produced by the fi replace. Avoid placing candles, paintings, photos, and other items sensitive to heat around the fi replace. Combustible Mantel Clearances Mantel 1”...

  • Page 24: Venting

    QUALIFIED Venting INSTALLER Vent Location Typical Vent Installation The vent terminal must be located through the roof. This gravity vent appliance is designed to opreate when an undistrubed Terminal Cap airfl ow hits the outside vent terminal from any direction. Flashing Check local codes for allowable vertical vent termination.

  • Page 25: Existing Fireplace Preparation

    QUALIFIED Installation Planning INSTALLER Only qualifi ed licensed or trained personnel should install this appliance. Installer—READ THIS FIRST 1. YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE 9. Install liner panels and fuel bed. HOMEOWNER what accessories (surround, 10. Refi t window. door, etc.) will be installed with this fi...

  • Page 26: Installation

    QUALIFIED Existing Fireplace Preparation INSTALLER Existing Glass Doors and Wire Screens Attach Warning Conversion Plate to Existing Fireplace (label supplied loose with 738K Existing glass doors must be permanently removed heater) prior to installing the 738K insert. Attach the “This fi replace has been converted...” Combustible Mantels label to the existing fi...

  • Page 27: Connect Vent

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Connect Vent IMPORTANT: This appliance’s venting system requires room air to be used in the combustion process. 1. Rough-in one 3” diameter vent liner into the existing chimney system from the roof. Be careful not to tear or damage the liner in the process.

  • Page 28: Connect Gas Supply

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Connect Gas Supply Pressure Test Points The gas supply inlet connection is a 3/8” NPT female The minimum supply pressure is given in the section connector and is located on the left hand side of the Specifi cations of this manual—page 20. control valve.

  • Page 29: Adjust Fuel Bed Support (If Necessary)

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Adjust Fuel Bed Support (if necessary) Moving the fl ange forward will allow more impigement/ glow/fl ame height; moving the fl ange backward will do The appliance is supplied with the fuel bed support the opposite. already installed. All fuel beds can be used with this Note: The rock support included with the Rock Set support.
  • Page 30 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 4. Rotate the anchor up and out of the way and slide the right hand side panel against the fi rebox side. The panel should be parallel to the edge of the burner plate. Rotate the anchor back down to hold the panel.

  • Page 31: Install 739Lsk Traditional Logs

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install 739LSK Traditional Logs Unpack the ceramic logs very carefully to avoid damaging the fragile material. Install the logs as shown below. Please note that the position of the logs is critical to ensure proper performance of the appliance. 1.
  • Page 32 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 5. Locate the top right log on the two pins on the right side of the rear log. Ensure a tight fi t against the fl at area around the pins in the rear log. 6. Place the lower end of the center right log onto the pin on the front right log.

  • Page 33: Install 739Rsk Ceramic Rocks

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install 739RSK Ceramic Rocks 3. Install the ceramic platform in the fi rebox rotating down Unpack the ceramic rocks kit very carefully to avoid to insert the front fi rst behind damaging the fragile material. Install the components the Front Support.
  • Page 34 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 4. The underside of each ceramic rock is identifi ed 6. Place the left twig across the second by a number and a specifi c protruding positioning and third rocks from the left; rest its triangle. end on the glass near the edge of the platform as shown below.

  • Page 35: Install 739Dwk Driftwood Kit

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install 739DWK Driftwood Kit 2. Identify the rear log and place it on top of the base log locating it into the notches on top of the log. Pull Unpack the driftwood kit very carefully to avoid the log forward so it is locked in position.
  • Page 36 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Pebbles 4. Identify the right side cross log, the longest, and place it across the rear log. The narrow end of the Six pebbles are supplied as decorative elements. log rests in a notch of the rear log. The wide end of If used, they should be placed on the platform only.

  • Page 37: Re-Install And Check Window

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Re-install and Check Window 1. To refi t the window, hook its top part to the fi rebox’s opening frame. Make sure that the wider part of the window frame is at the bottom. The top part is marked.

  • Page 38: Install Battery Holder

    QUALIFIED INSTALLER Install Battery Holder 5. Place the receiver and battery holder as shown under the fi rebox, to the right of the control valve The batteries that power the receiver need to be (placement may vary with installed options). installed and placed prior to synchronization and use.

  • Page 39: Synchronize Remote Control

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Synchronize Remote Control 2. Within the subsequent 20 seconds, press the small fl ame button ( ) on the remote handset until you hear The receiver and the handset of the remote control two short beeps confi rming the synchronization is system must be initially synchronized before the fi...

  • Page 40: Install Front, Trim And Barrier Screen

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Front, Trim and Barrier Screen Install the front and trim chosen by the customer for their fi replace. Install as well the barrier screen which is provided with the front. Show the customer remove the front and also how to access the controls when the front is installed.

  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram

    QUALIFIED Wiring Diagram INSTALLER Vent Safety Switch Yellow GV60 Wiring Diagram Battery Holder 4 AA Batteries...

  • Page 42: Warranty

    OWNER’S Warranty INFORMATION 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 and 2 are provided only to the initial user of this unit, are not transferable and are subject to the conditions and limitations in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5.

  • Page 43: Spare Parts

    Pilot Shield 4000144 Liner Set Complete Pilot Assembly (natural gas) 4007220S Fluted Black 739FBL Pilot Assembly (propane gas) 4007221S Valor Red Brick 739VRL Pilot Bracket 720A542 Refl ective Glass 739RGL Pilot Injector #35 (natural gas) 4002511 Rear Panel Pilot Injector #27 (propane gas)
  • Page 44 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Part Code Description Number Rock Set Complete 739RSK Rock No. 1 4001821 Rock No. 2 4001822 Rock No. 3 4001823 Rock No. 4 4001824 Rock No. 5 4001825 Rock No. 6 4001826 Rock Base 4001792 LH Twig 4001827 RH Twig 4001828...
  • Page 45 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Natural gas Propane gas natural propane 739LSK...
  • Page 47 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 48 Tape Shut Fold here Postage needed Valor Fireplaces 190 - 2255 Dollarton Highway North Vancouver, BC V7H 3B1 Canada Thank you for choosing a Valor Product...

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