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Valor HORIZON 534JN Installation Manual

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Installation Manual
HORIZON
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
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.
▪
DANGER
4005126-15
Hot glass
will cause burns.
Do not touch glass
until cooled.
Never allow children
to touch glass.
Direct Vent Zero Clearance
Gas Fireplace
natural gas
propane gas 534JP
Installer: Place model/serial number here.
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.
A barrier designed to reduce
the risk of burns from the hot
viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and must be installed for
the protection of children and
other at-risk individuals.
534JN

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual HORIZON Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace natural gas 534JN propane gas 534JP Installer: Place model/serial number here. Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. Do not touch any electrical switch; do ▪...
  • Page 2 Ltd. reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifi cations without notice. Miles Industries Ltd. grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of your heater, Valor Fireplaces and assumes no responsibility for any consequential 190–2255 Dollarton Highway damage(s).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Valor ® This appliance has been professionally installed by: Please read this manual BEFORE Dealer Name: ________________________________ installing and operating this Phone:______________________________________ appliance. Fireplace Safety ..........4 Installation ............26 Specifi cations ............. 6 Appliance into Framing ..........26 Gas Supply ..............

  • Page 4: Fireplace Safety

    fi replace. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible fi re hazard and will void the warranty. Replacement manuals are available by contacting the Valor Customer Service at 1-800-468-2567, or by visiting valorfi...
  • Page 5 Fireplace Safety • Clothing or fl ammable material should not be placed Intended use on or near the appliance. • This appliance is designed and approved as a supple- mental heater and provides the potential for most Glass window energy conservation when used while attended. The use of an alternate primary heat source is advisable.

  • Page 6: Specifi Cations

    Specifications Approval & Codes Supply Gas This appliance is certifi ed to ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33 Heater engine 534JN is used American National Standard / CSA Standard for with natural gas. Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters for use in Canada and Heater engine 534JP is used USA, and to CGA 2.17-M91 High Altitude Standard in with propane gas.

  • Page 7: Kits & Accessories

    534NGK Conversion to natural gas Other Accessories 534DWK Driftwood Kit Liner Panels (choose one) GV60CKO Outdoor Fireplace Conversion Kit 621VRL Valor Red Brick Liners 755CFK Circulating Fan Kit 622LSL Ledgestone Liners 1265WSK Wall Switch Kit 620FBL Fluted Black Liners RBWSK Remote Battery &...

  • Page 8: Dimensions & Clearances

    Dimensions & Clearances Dimensions 7” (180 mm) Stand-offs From finished wall front to top vent 1-1/2” (38 mm) Stand-offs 3” (75 mm) min. To side wall from inner frame 4-1/2” in front of (114 mm) the appliance Top View 36” (914 mm) 32-3/16”...

  • Page 9: Location

    Location 45-1/2” (115.5 cm) min. 1-1/2” (38 mm) min. clearance Corner Installation Fronts and Trims For fronts and trims dimensions, refer to instructions provided with each kit. Floor/Hearth This appliance is approved for installation directly on combustible material such as plywood and so on. Vinyl, carpet, and soft fl...

  • Page 10: Planning

    Planning Before Installing  Attention ONLY qualified licensed or trained personnel should install this appliance. 1. BEFORE YOUR START, YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE HOMEOWNER: • Required accessories to install with fi replace (lin- ers, fuel bed, front, trim); • Height of appliance and hearth, if used; •...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Planning Overview Note: This appliance may be installed in outdoor, weather protected Remote Handset Wall Holder environments as defi ned in the GV60CKO Outdoor Conversion Kit instruction manual. Fire ON/OFF Wall Switch (optional) Mantel/Shelf Clearances—see pages 8-9 Front with barrier screen (required, sold separately) Framing—see page 12 Wall Finish...

  • Page 12: Framing

    Planning Framing • A non-combustible hearth is not necessary in front of NOTE this appliance. • Note that the appliance is installed at the framing When the appliance is installed directly on stage and secured to framing using support angles. carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be See page 24, 26.

  • Page 13: Wall Finish

    Planning Wall Finish Plan the Wall Finish Below are some tips on how to best avoid any cracking: • Allow materials to dry thoroughly before fi nishing the Non-Combustible Materials Specifications wall. Some materials, such as cement board has the Non-combustible materials are those which will not ability to absorb up to 30 percent of its weight in wa- ignite and burn.

  • Page 14: Venting

    Venting Overview Top or Rear Facing Outlet Wall Thickness This appliance is supplied with a top vent outlet which The appliance vent is suitable for penetrating a can be fi eld-converted to a rear facing vent outlet. See combustible wall assembly up to 14 inches in thickness. page 23 for more information.

  • Page 15: Co-Axial

    Venting Co-axial Typical Co-Axial Venting Components VERTICAL TERMINATION STORM COLLAR FLASHING ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD HORIZONTAL 2-PIECE TERMINATION WALL ATTIC THIMBLE FIRESTOP CEILING FIRESTOP PIPE 90˚ ELBOW PIPE LENGTH LENGTH PIPE LENGTH PIPE LENGTH 817VAK 817VAK...

  • Page 16: Rear Vent-No Vertical Rise

    Venting Co-axial Rear Vent—No Vertical Rise The horizontal vent run cannot be extended by the use of any vent accessory pipes. 26” (66 cm) max. vent length (14” (36 cm) max. Vent pipe max. enclosed within 15” (38 cm) combustible wall after 45°...

  • Page 17: Horizontal Vent Termination Location

    Venting Co-axial Horizontal Vent Termination Location air ow or a safety hazard. Local codes or regulations Horizontal Vent Termination Location may require greater clearances. • The vent terminal must be located on an outside wall or through the roof. • The vent terminal must not be recessed into a wall or siding.

  • Page 18: Venting Configurations-With Vertical Rise

    Venting Co-axial Venting Confi gurations—With Vertical Rise 4 x 90º ELBOWS MAXIMUM (or equivalent) 3” min. above top of horizontal pipe 1” min. all around vertical pipe 1” min. around bottom & sides of horizontal pipe Min. 6” rise for top outlet Min.

  • Page 19: Venting Charts

    Venting Co-axial How to Read the Venting Charts 5. Each 90 degrees elbow installed on the horizon- tal plane is equivalent to a 3 feet horizontal pipe; The charts below apply to co-axial roof or wall termina- therefore, 3 feet must be subtracted from allowable tion in installations with vertical rise.

  • Page 20: Co-Axial Vertical Installations

    Venting Co-Axial Co-Axial Vertical Installations • Check the roof pitch to determine which roof fl ash- Overhang should ing will be needed. See Approved Venting Components not extend beyond vent if within 48” of pages 41–42 for allowable components. Horizontal termination cap overhang •...

  • Page 21: Co-Linear Conversion

    5. Secure the appliance to the fl oor or wall if necessary. 2 x 3” Rear or Top Outlet Conversion to Co-Linear Liners using liners engine Valor 556CLA Co-Linear Adapter Co-linear (Generic co-axial to co-linear adapter boxes may also be used as an adapter alternate to the 556CLA).

  • Page 22: Typical Co-Linear Venting Components

    Venting Co-Linear Conversion Typical Co-Linear Venting Components Co-axial to Co-linear Appliance Adapters 46DVA-GCL 46DVA-CLAA Co-linear Terminal Configurations 10” 10” 7-5/8” dia. collar 3” Inlet & Exhaust Collars Co-linear Kits 559CLT Co-linear 559FSK Flashing Termination Alternate Co-linear to Co-axial Conversion at Terminal Co-linear to Co-axial Adapter...

  • Page 23: Appliance Preparation

    Appliance Preparation Window & Vent Outlet Remove Window 1. Turn the top two spring-loaded window bolts through 90 degrees to re- lease the window from the fi rebox. 2. Remove the bottom two spring-loaded window bolts. 3. Carefully lift the window away. Keep the window and bolts in a safe place. Convert to Rear Vent Outlet (if required) If installing with top vent outlet, ignore this stage.

  • Page 24: Heat Shield & Stand-Offs

    Appliance Preparation Heat Shield & Stand-offs Install Top Heat Shield & Stand-off s Shield to rest 1. If installing appliance with top vent outlet, on 2 supports remove the plate covering the vent hole in the top heat shield by unscrewing four screws. If installing with rear vent outlet, the plate must remain to cover the hole.

  • Page 25: Restrictors

    Appliance Preparation Restrictors Install Air Restrictors (if necessary) No restrictors are required for appliances which only have a horizontal vent run. If installing an appliance which has a rear vent outlet connection and no vertical vent pipe rise, ignore this stage. Two restrictor sets, like the one shown at right, are supplied with each 534 engine unit.

  • Page 26: Installation

    Installation Appliance into Framing Install Appliance Into Framing NOTE 1. Place the heater in position in the framing. When adding front and trim, it is important to 2. Secure the side support angles to the side studding install heater flush or slightly recessed into the through two holes each side with the woodscrews finished wall surface.

  • Page 27: Gas Supply

    Installation Gas Supply Connect Gas Supply The minimum supply pressure is given on page 6 of this manual. The gas supply pipe should en- All piping and connections must be tested for leaks ter the appliance case through after installation or servicing. All leaks must be the opening at the left side.

  • Page 28: Liner Panels

    Installation Liner Panels Install Liner Panels 3. Hold the right hand side panel at an angle and insert its bottom edge inside the fi rebox. Rotate the panel All liner panels can be installed as indicated below to a vertical position ensuring that the top edge is except 618RGL—Refl...

  • Page 29: Fuel Beds

    Installation Fuel Beds Traditional Logs 534LSK 3. Place the front left log on the burner. Slide it to the left against the top left log. The narrow end should Unpack the ceramic logs very carefully to avoid rest in the notch in the rear log. damaging their fragile material.
  • Page 30 Installation Fuel Beds 6. Place the lower end of the center right log onto the pin on the front right log. Rest the narrow end in the notch into the rear log. Notch in rear log Pin in front right log 7.

  • Page 31: Ceramic Rocks 534Rsk

    Installation Fuel Beds Ceramic Rocks 534RSK Unpack the ceramic rock kit very carefully to avoid damaging the fragile material. Install the components as shown below. Please note that the position of the rocks and twigs (if used) is critical to ensure proper performance of the appliance.
  • Page 32 Installation Fuel Beds 4. The underside of each ceramic rock is identifi ed by a number and a specifi c protruding locating triangle. Rock identifi cation Install the six rocks from left to right starting with rock no. 1. Triangular hole in ceramic base Note that the ceramic base may need to be...

  • Page 33: Driftwood 534Dwk

    Installation Fuel Beds Driftwood 534DWK 2. Identify the rear log and place it on top of the base log locating it into the notches on top of the log. Pulll Unpack the driftwood kit very carefully to avoid the log forward so it is locked in position. damaging the fragile material.
  • Page 34 Installation Fuel Beds 4. Identify the right side cross log, the longest, and Pebbles place it across the rear log. The narrow end of the Six pebbles are supplied as decorative elements. If log rests in a notch of the rear log. The wide end of used, they should be placed on the platform only.

  • Page 35: Refit & Check Window

    • Cause overheating resulting in dangerous from the front lower corner of the window, re- conditions. install it by sliding it between the glass and the Damages caused by incorrect window frame as indicated. installation is not covered by the Valor warranty. Safety warning plate...

  • Page 36: Battery Holder

    Installation Battery Holder Install Battery Holder 5. Place the receiver and battery holder as shown be- low (placement may vary with installed options). The batteries that power the receiver and handset need to be installed prior to pairing and use. 1.

  • Page 37: Remote Control Pairing

    Installation Remote Control Pairing Synchronize Receiver and Handset The receiver and handset of the remote control system must be initially paired before the fi rst use. 1. If not already done, place a 9 V alkaline battery in the handset. 2.

  • Page 38: Burner Aeration

    Installation Burner aeration Check Operation In some installations, depending of the fuel bed used, the altitude and other considerations, the fl ame picture Turn the fi replace fl ame up and down using the remote may be improved by adjusting the aeration. The need control to confi...

  • Page 39: Accessories

    Installation Accessories 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 or trim. Show the customer how to access the controls when the front or trim are installed and how to remove them.

  • Page 40: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram MAN Knob Main Valve Knob Optional 1265WSK Wall Switch Kit Combination Control Valve Interruptor ON/OFF Switch Block Connector Thermocouple Thermal Safety Switch yellow Antenna Receiver Battery Holder RESET Button GV60 Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 41: Approved Venting Components

    Approved Venting Components Approved Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Models 530 , 534, 650 and MF28 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 42 TM-RHTS 658TG Notes: 1. All listed above co-axial pipes and ttings require Valor 817VAK Adapter Kit to t Valor’s smooth collars (Valor adapter 4DSC-V by American Metal Products may also be used). 2. Follow instructions supplied with each manufacturer’s components.

  • Page 43: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    Commonwealth of Massachusetts State of Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certifi ed. Detector/Vent Terminal Signage Requirements 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identifi cation plate For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the equipment installed in every dwelling, building or building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above...
  • Page 44 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system. (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...

  • Page 45: Appendix A - Lighting Instructions Plate

    Appendix A – Lighting Instructions Plate FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING : If you do not follow these instructions exactly 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 46: Appendix B - Remote Control Operation

    Appendix B – Remote Control Operation 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). Beeping continues until pilot is lit.
  • Page 47 Appendix B – Remote Control Operation 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 °C / 24-hour is measured and compared to set...
  • Page 48 Appendix B – Remote Control Operation Setting high / low Temperatures Setting Program Timers Setting “DAYTIME” high 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 49 Appendix B – Remote Control Operation Setting P2 high and low temperature times. Repeat same steps as Setting P1. When all settings are complete, press to save them. Timer Programming Example (default temperatures shown) 6:00 am 8:00 am 4:00 pm 10:00 pm 6:00 am high temp...

  • Page 50: Appendix C - Spare Parts

    4002345 Refl ective Glass 618RGL Burner (natural gas) 740K189 Ceramic fl uted black 620FBL Burner (propane gas) 740K190 Valor red brick 621VRL Injector elbow 82-650 (natural gas) 9730012 Ledgestone 622LSL Injector elbow 92-260 (propane gas) 9730007 Rear panel Burner mounts (2) 4001964 Refl...
  • Page 51 Appendix C – Spare Parts Description Part no. Traditional Log set complete 534LSK Rear log 4003795 Left top log 4003796 Right top log 4003797 Right center log 4003798 Left front log 4003800 Right front log 4003801 Loose coals pieces 4001843 Rock Set Complete 534RSK 534LSK Traditional Logs...
  • Page 52 Appendix C – Spare Parts Gaz naturel Gaz propane...

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