Valor AutoFire 780MN Installation Manual

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Installation Manual
G4
with
Canadian Patent 2,717,779 Issued October 24 2017
US Patent 10,060,624 Issued August 28 2018
US Patent  10,935,246 Issued March 2 2021
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
4007849-09
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert
Gas Fireplace
natural gas
780MN
propane gas 780MP
Hot glass
will cause burns.
Do not touch glass
until cooled.
Never allow children
to touch glass.
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.

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert Gas Fireplace natural gas 780MN propane gas 780MP with Canadian Patent 2,717,779 Issued October 24 2017 US Patent 10,060,624 Issued August 28 2018 US Patent  10,935,246 Issued March 2 2021 Installer: Place model/serial number here. Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
  • Page 2 Miles Industries Ltd. grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of your heater, and assumes no responsibility for any consequential Valor Fireplaces 190–2255 Dollarton Highway damage(s). North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7H 3B1 T 604.984.3496 F 604.984.0246...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Valor ® This appliance has been professionally installed by: Please read this manual BEFORE installing and operating this Dealer Name: ________________________________ appliance. Phone:______________________________________ Fireplace Safety ..........4 Specifi cations ............. 6 Kits & Accessories ..........7 Dimensions ............8 Clearances ............
  • 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 Glass window Intended use • This appliance is designed and approved as a supple- mental heater and provides the potential for most  WARNING energy conservation when used while attended. The use of an alternate primary heat source is advisable. Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed, cracked, or broken.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Approval & Codes Supply Gas This appliance is certifi ed to ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33 Heater engine 780MN is used with natural gas. American National Standard / CSA Standard for Vented Heater engine 780MP is used with propane gas. Gas Fireplace Heaters for use in Canada and USA, and The supply pressure must be between the limits shown to CGA 2.17-91 High Altitude Standard in Canada.
  • Page 7: Kits & Accessories

    Riser trim black for 790, 791, 792 & 798 788FBLV2 Fluted Black Panels 793RTV Riser trim vintage iron for 790, 791, 792 & 798 789VRLV2 Valor Red Brick Panels 785RGP Refl ective Glass Panel for 788FBLV2 Fronts (choose one) Barrier Screen...
  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Dimensions Fireplace Dimensions 33” (838 mm) 24” (610 mm) 3” 6’ (1.9 m) Fan power cord (76 mm) Optional fan 3” 3” 15” (76 mm) (76 mm) (381 mm) 15” Trim 4” (381 mm) (102 mm) (sold separately) 9-1/2” (241 mm) Gas line approx.
  • Page 9: Clearances

    Clearances Combustible Mantel Clearances  WARNING Some materials or items, although safe, may discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on because of the heat produced by the fireplace. Avoid placing candles, With optional paintings, photos, and other items Fan: depth sensitive to heat around the fireplace.
  • Page 10 Clearances Clearances to Sidewall Sidewall Clearances sidewall 9” (229 mm) Minimum distance from side of appliance (liner box) to combustible wall: 9” [229 mm] (see above). Mantel legs projecting forward less than 6” [152 mm] may be located within 5” [127 mm] of the side of the appliance (liner box).
  • Page 11: Installation Planning

    Installation Planning Before Installation  Caution  Note Only qualified, license, or trained personnel The following steps must be done BEFORE the should install this appliance. appliance is placed in its final position, since the connections are done from the back of the appliance: Before Installation •...
  • Page 12: Overview

    Installation Planning Overview Note Chimney Terminal Cap This appliance may ONLY be installed in an existing unaltered, Flashing functioning solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non-combustible material. This appliance may be installed 2 x 3” approved Flex Chimney Liners running full length in outdoor, weather protected environments as defined in the...
  • Page 13: Venting

    Venting Overview Typical Vent Installation Terminal Cap NOTE: Flexible co-linear vent pipes may only be installed into existing non-combustible solid-fuel burning fi replaces and chimneys. Flashing The appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl ue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance. See “Approved Venting Components”...
  • Page 14: Installation Preparation

    Installation Preparation Existing Fireplace Preparation See Dimensions section for detailed location of gas inlet. Also, take into consideration whether or not a fan or A few points must be considered before inserting shut-off valve will interfere when planning routing of the 780 into an existing fi...
  • Page 15: Remove Window

    Installation Preparation Window and Fan Remove Window Install Fan Kit (if used) The window is held in place by a spring-loaded lever on If the 795CFKV2 Circulating Fan Kit (blower) is to be each side. To remove the window: installed, we suggest that you do it now. 1.
  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Connect Venting Connect Venting IMPORTANT: This appliance’s venting system is room sealed and therefore, does not require room air to be used in the combustion process. 1. Rough-in two 3” diameter vent liners into the existing chimney system from the roof. Be careful not to tear or damage the liners in the process.
  • Page 17: Gas Supply

    Installation Gas Supply Connect Gas Supply The gas supply inlet connection is a 1/2” NPT female. Gas shut-off valve supplied on the end of stainless steel fl exible connector. Flex connector is located on the left hand rear corner of the appliance. 1/2”...
  • Page 18 Installation Gas Supply Pressure Test Points The minimum supply pressure is given in the section Specifi cations of this manual—page 6. All piping and connections must be tested for leaks after installation or servicing. All leaks must be corrected immediately. When testing for leaks: •...
  • Page 19 Installation Gas Supply Alternate Inlet Connection Use common elbow and fi ttings (not supplied) to redirect the position of the In cases where local codes do not permit the fl ex fl ex connector. NOTE: the fl ex connector connector to be used inside the appliance case, bend radius must be no smaller than reconnect the fl...
  • Page 20: Liner Panels

    Installation Liner Panels Install Liners 4. Place the rear panel as shown. It should slide gently behind the left panel. The following guidelines apply for all liners (with the exception of the 787RGL Refl ective Glass Liners—see the installation manual supplied with that liner kit for details).
  • Page 21 Installation Liner Panels 7. Replace the burner cover. Place the rear end of the 9. The base panels come packed with a rectangular cover fi rst and drop the front of the cover down. cover plate measuring 1-1/2”x14-3/8”. This plate is Replace the 2 screws at rear.
  • Page 22: Fuel Beds

    Installation Fuel Beds Birch Log Kit 1000BLKV2 2. Place log H10 into the left hole in the front of the burner cover. Material required • Birch Log Kit, which contains: • 10 logs • 2 cups of embers, bagged • Gloves, if desired 3.
  • Page 23 Installation Fuel Beds 5. Place log H13 at the right end of G4, on top of H11. 9. Place log H2 as shown. Note the hole in H2 fi ts onto the pin in H1. 6. Place log G5 from the groove in H10 to the groove in H13.
  • Page 24 Installation Fuel Beds 1000BLKV2 Birch Logs installed Base Panels...
  • Page 25: Driftwood Kit 1000Dwkv2

    Installation Fuel Beds Driftwood Kit 1000DWKV2 2. Place log G4 directly on the burner, its underside groove fi tting on the front raised fl ange of the Material required burner. Slide the log all the way to the left. • Driftwood Log Kit, which contains: •...
  • Page 26 Installation Fuel Beds 4. Place log H22 at the right end of G4, on top of the Place log H17 as shown. Note the hole in H17 fi ts cover panel. onto the pin in H15. 5. Place log G15 from the cover panel to the groove in H22.
  • Page 27 Installation Fuel Beds 10. Place log H21 on top of the embers between G15 and H22. 11. Place pebbles as desired. 1000DWKV2 Driftwood Kit installed Base Panels...
  • Page 28: Traditional Log Kit 1000Lskv2

    Installation Fuel Beds Traditional Log Kit 1000LSKV2 2. Place log H10 into the left hole in the front of the burner cover. Material required • Traditional Log Kit, which contains: • 10 logs • 2 cups of embers, bagged • Gloves, if desired 3.
  • Page 29 Installation Fuel Beds 5. Place log G10 at the right end of G4, on top of H11. 8. Place log H34 as shown. Note the hole in H35 fi ts onto the pin in H32. 6. Place log G16 from the groove in H10 to the groove in G10.
  • Page 30 Installation Fuel Beds 10. Place embers as shown, between and behind H10 11. Place log H31 on top of the embers between H10 and H11 as desired. You may not need to use all the and H11. embers. 1000LSKV2 Traditional Logs installed Base Panels...
  • Page 31: Install Window

    Damage caused by incorrect window 3. Pull out the top of the window and release it to installation is not covered by the Valor ensure the springs return it. Warranty. 4. Apply fi rm hand pressure around the window frame to ensure the window is sealed tight against the fi...
  • Page 32: Remote Control Pairing

    Installation Remote Control Pairing Synchronize Remote Control 4. With a sharp object, press and hold the receiver’s RESET button until you hear one short and one long The receiver and the handset of the remote control beep. Release the reset button after the second system must be initially synchronized before the fi...
  • Page 33: Check Operation And Aeration

    Installation Check Operation and Aeration Check Operation Increasing aeration (open) will cause the fl ames to appear more transparent and blue showing more Turn the fi replace fl ame up and down using the remote ceramic eff ects glow. control to confi rm that the full range of inputs is achieved—see “Appendix B–Remote Control Operation”...
  • Page 34: Front/Trim

    Installation Front/Trim Install Side Shrouds The side shrouds are required to install the front on the appliance. They are supplied with the engine. Fit them to the appliance outer case as indicated (2 screws/side). See instructions supplied with the front trim for installation of trim.
  • Page 35: Handset Wall Holder

    Installation Handset Wall Holder Install Handset Wall Holder The remote control kit for this fi replace comes complete with a wall-mounted holder. This holder is not required in all installations but is provided as an optional feature for those customers who wish to mount the remote handset to the wall.
  • Page 36: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram GV60 Wiring Diagram MAN Knob Main Valve Knob Optional Wall Switch Combination Control Valve black Interruptor Block ON/OFF Switch Connector Thermocouple yellow Antenna Receiver Battery Holder RESET Button Optional 795CFKV2 Control Module...
  • Page 37: Approved Venting Components

    Approved Venting Components Approved Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Models 700 , 739 , 780 and 785 Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description 4DVC 940264 HSDV4658- Standard Co-axial 46DVA-VC 4DT-VT — — 4DH-1313 — 940364 1313...
  • Page 38: 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 causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. . To save gas, turn the pilot off when not using the appliance for a prolonged period of time. WHAT TO DO IF r’s phone.
  • Page 39: 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). Beeps continue until pilot is lit.
  • Page 40 Appendix B–Remote Control Operation Setting ºC/24-hr or ºF/12-hr Manual Mode M A N clock Manual ame height adjustment. In MAN mode, press buttons Daytime Temperature Mode until temperature / clock display TEMP changes from When pilot is lit, room temperature °F / 12-hour °C / 24-hour is measured and compared to set...
  • Page 41 Appendix B–Remote Control Operation Circulating Fan Operation Setting Program Timers (if equipped) You can program two periods of time between 12 am Circulating fan has 4 speed levels from and 11:50 pm in each 24-hour cycle. low to high (1 to 4 bars). Programs P1 and P2 must be set in the following order Press SET to scroll to .
  • Page 42 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 low temp...
  • Page 43: Appendix C-Spare Parts

    Access plate gasket 4002664 Ceramic liner kits (complete kit) Valve access plate 4002510 Ledgestone 786LSLV3 Battery holder cable (1500 mm) 4006552 Valor Red Brick 789VRLV2 Battery holder 4008039 Fluted Black 788FBLV2 Handset GV60 MAX 4002251 Top panel Handset wall holder...
  • Page 44 Appendix C–Spare Parts Part Description Number Refl ective glass panel (rear) kit 785RGP Rear glass panel 4004707 Glass retainer 4004883AH Birch log kit 1000BLKV2 Log no. H1 4007463 Log no. H2 4007464 Log no. G3 4008161 Log no. G4 4008162 Log no.
  • Page 45 Appendix C–Spare Parts 37-39 Propane 20-23...
  • Page 46 Appendix C–Spare Parts Ceramic Liners Front bricks: use front bricks supplied 1000BLKV2 with 780M appliance—voir 8 et 9. Refl ective Glass Liner Kit 1000LSKV2 Refl ective Glass Rear Panel 1000DWKV2...

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