Valor 738BVN Installation And Owner's Manual

Natural gas / propane fuel, b vent gas insert

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Model 738BVN (Natural Gas)
Model 738BVP (Propane Fuel)
Installation and Owner's Manual
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT store or use gasoline or any other
fl ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Open windows.
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Do not touch electrical switches.
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Do not use any phone in your building.
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Extinguish any open fl ame.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
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If you cannot reach the gas supplier,
call the fi re department.
4000068-14
©2007, Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
B Vent Gas Insert
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Made in Canada by
Miles Industries Ltd.
190-2255 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC
Canada V7H 3B1
www.milesfi replaces.com
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly a fi re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: This product must be installed
by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter when
installed within the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. This appliance is suitable
for installation in a bedroom or bed-sitting
room.

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  • Page 1 B Vent Gas Insert Model 738BVN (Natural Gas) Model 738BVP (Propane Fuel) Installation and Owner’s Manual INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. f i r e - p a r t s . c o m...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction......................3 Appliance Dimensions ..................4 Safety Information ..................... 5 Specifi cations ....................7 Planning ......................8 Masonry Clearances..................9 Venting ......................11 Pack Contents....................12 Appliance Preparation ..................14 Remote Control Preparation................15 Gas Supply....................... 16 Panel Installation .....................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Valor 738 B-Vent insert. This high quality unit is specifi cally designed to be used where installations are restricted by the size of the fi replace. It is our goal to satisfy every Valor customer. This owner’s manual explains the steps required to safely assemble, install, operate, and maintain your new appliance.
  • Page 4: Appliance Dimensions

    Appliance Dimensions See section on installation for details regarding clearances and mantel height allowances. Appliance Dimensions 28-3/8” 19-5/8” ∅3" 12-5/8” with Contour Outer Trim 12” with Deluxe Outer Trim f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 8-1/2”...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fi re or explosion may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fi re offi cials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area. Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new appliance.
  • Page 6 fi re. Your local Fire Department 3.2 Listing and Codes can advise you concerning the most appropriate The Valor model 738 is listed and certifi ed for location. installation in the U.S.A. and Canada under the Smoke Detectors &...
  • Page 7: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Note: Always check appliance label for correct information MODEL 738 Natural Gas (NG) Propane (LPG) Manifold pressure 3.95 in. w.c. (0.98 kPa) 9.5 in. w.c. (2.37 kPa) Min. supply pressure for 5.0 in. w.c. (1.25 kPa) 11.0 in. w.c. (2.75 kPa) purpose of input adjustment Max.
  • Page 8: Planning

    Planning 5.1 Forward Planning We recommend the following steps for installation. Familiarize yourself with this manual. Check the minimum install dimensions and vent installation. Check your local install codes. Check that you have all the parts and components necessary to complete the installation. Check that the gas and electrical supplies are ready.
  • Page 9: Masonry Clearances

    Masonry Clearances 6.1 Existing Fireplace (Masonry or Factory-Built) The model 738 is intended for installation into masonry or listed factory-built fi replaces. Masonry fi replaces must be built according to the requirements of the standards for chimneys, fi replaces, vents and solid-fuel burning appliances, NFPA 211 (Latest Edition) or the applicable national, provincial, state or local codes.
  • Page 10 Masonry Clearances 6.2 Combustible Mantel Clearance Figure below shows minimum clearances to combustible mantles. 14” (355 mm) 8” (203 mm) 4” (102 mm) f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 1” (25 mm) 38”...
  • Page 11: Venting

    Venting 7.1 Vent Installation IMPORTANT: This appliance’s venting system requires room air for combustion, which means that there should be provision to allow room air to be used in the combustion process. Note: Use only 3” or 4” venting accessories approved for masonry installations. This may include fl ex or B- Vent.
  • Page 12: Pack Contents

    Pack Contents #738BVN or #738BVP Engine Unit #741SFB Standard Fronts (Alternative) 1 Appliance engine unit fi tted with window 1 Frame and upper louver unit 1 Ceramic log pack (contains 6 pieces) 1 Lower louver unit 1 Ceramic brick pack (contains 3 pieces)
  • Page 13 Pack Contents Ceramic Brick Pack f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Ceramic Log Set Rear Log Rest Remote Control Engine Pack 741SFB Standard Metal Front 742CFB Cast Iron Front...
  • Page 14: Appliance Preparation

    Appliance Preparation CAUTION: Do not abuse the appliance’s glass by striking, slamming or similar trauma. Do not use the appliance with the window removed, glass panel cracked or broken. Only use glass approved for use with this heater. Do not use substitute materials. Replacement of the panel should only be carried out by a licensed qualifi...
  • Page 15: Remote Control Preparation

    Remote Control Preparation CAUTION! Do not connect the batteries to the remote control receiver until the wires are connected to the burner control unit, as short circuit could result in destruction of the electrical components. Connect the wiring harness to the receiver box by pushing the wire connector on to the receiver circuit board.
  • Page 16: Gas Supply

    Gas Supply Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connection to this appliance. You are now ready to hook up the gas supply. Be sure that gas plumbing instructions and all provincial and local codes are carefully followed.
  • Page 17: Panel Installation

    Panel Installation 12.1 Ceramic Panels Installation Remove the Firebox Baffl e by fi rst removing 2 screws on the front fl ange and lifting the Baffl e towards you. Position the Rear Ceramic Panel onto the Rear Brick Panel Rest. The Panel will sit on the lower ledge and be fl...
  • Page 18: Log Installation

    Log Installation 13.1 Ceramic Logs Installation Install the Rear Log Rest supplied using 3 screws provided. See fi gure 13.1. Place the Ash Bed in position. The projections at the front of the Ash Bed are positioned against the sloping metal stops, immediately behind the burner. See fi gures 13.2, 13.8, 13.9. Place the Rear Log in position.
  • Page 19 Log Installation 13.1 13.6 Rear Log Rest Right Center Twig 13.2 13.7 Rear Log Pins Ash Bed Cross Twig f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 13.3 13.8 Left Center Rear Log Log Pins See no.
  • Page 20: Burner & Pilot Operation

    Window Refi tting 14.1 Window Refi tting & Checking With the window frame tilted outward at the bottom, refi t the window by locating the top lip over the top fi rebox return. Carefully swing the lower part of the window frame against the fi rebox. If excessive pressure is required to rotate the window inward , do not force;...
  • Page 21: Trim Installation

    Trim Installation 16.1 Side Trim Assembly Slide the corner connection plates into the channels in the top section and one of the side sections. Butt the two sections together. Fit four grub screws in the corner plates and tighten to secure the sections together as shown in fi...
  • Page 22: Final Checks

    Final Checks 17.1 Final Check We have discussed this problem with ceramic glass manufacturers and they cannot give us a defi nitive INSTALLER: Before leaving the appliance with the answer to this problem. Dealers have tried various customer, you must check the operation of the cleaning products with varying results.
  • Page 23: Operational Warnings

    Operational Warnings Pre-Start Up Checks FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT use tools to operate controls; only use your hand to push-in and turn the control knobs.
  • Page 24: Lighting Instructions

    Lighting Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire 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. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Warning : Use only genuine Valor parts, do not use substitute materials. 20.1 Cleaning It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During startup, condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside of the glass and causes dust, lint etc. to cling to the glass surface. Initially paint, while curing, may deposit a slight fi...
  • Page 26 Maintenance 20.4 Checks Performance of LPG appliances may be affected by the quality of commercial gas supplied in your area. A periodic check of the pilot and burner fl ames should be made. Check after the fi re has been on for at least 30 minutes.
  • Page 27: Programmable Remote Control

    Programmable Remote Control Your fi replace remote control helps you get the comfort, convenience and aesthetics you want from your gas fi replace. The remote controls your fi replace in different ways. IMPORTANT: 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 28 Programmable Remote Control Setting the fl ame Use this setting when you want a particular fl ame level. For instance, you want to watch fl ames burn at their highest level and you don’t mind if the room is too hot.
  • Page 29: Warranty

    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 and 2 are provided only to the fi...

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