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Valor 1500IN Installation & Owner's Manual

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1500IN (NG) & 1500IP (LPG)
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.
4002873-17
©2014, Miles Industries Ltd.
L1 S
DV ZC Gas Fireplace
Installation & Owner's Manual
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
ERIES
Please read this manual
BEFORE installing and
operating this appliance.
This manual contains instructions to install the
ENGINE ONLY. A front or trim kit is REQUIRED
to install the engine. A barrier screen is provided
with the front or trim kit. Refer to the manual
supplied with the front or 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 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.
I N S TA L L E R
L e a v e t h i s m a n u a l
w i t h t h e a p p l i a n c e .
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  • Page 1 L1 S ERIES DV ZC Gas Fireplace 1500IN (NG) & 1500IP (LPG) Installation & Owner’s Manual DANGER I N S TA L L E R L e a v e t h i s m a n u a l HOT GLASS WILL w i t h t h e a p p l i a n c e .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    fi tter in the State of North Vancouver, BC, CANADA V7H 3B1 Massachusetts. Also, see Carbon Monoxide Tel. 604-984-3496 Fax 604-984-0246 Detector requirements on page 17. www.valorfi replaces.com © Copyright Miles Industries Ltd., 2014. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully Due to the high temperature, the appliance should be before starting the installation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW LOCATED out of traffi c areas and away from furniture these installation instructions may result in possible fi re and draperies.

  • Page 4: Safety And Your Fireplace

    Safety and Your Fireplace Safety and Your Fireplace Please Read and Carefully Follow all Safety Warnings and Operating Instructions Contained in Your Owner’s Manual (Replacement Manuals are available by contacting our service department at 1-800-468-2567 or visit www.valorfi replaces.com). withdraw in the event of accidental Please Follow These Important contact with a hot surface.

  • Page 5: Owner's Information

    Owner’s Information INFORMATION Thank You ... WARNING For purchasing a Valor by Miles Industries. Your new EXTREMELY HOT!!! radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must • READ the SAFETY information on pages be installed by a qualifi ed dealer. Each Valor fi replace...

  • Page 6: Cleaning Your Fireplace

    Dealers have tried various cleaning products with varying results. The following are recommendations only and are not meant to guarantee results. NOTE: This is a problem beyond Miles Industries’ 1555 1” Trim 1550 3.5” and 1570 Trims control and is not covered under warranty.

  • Page 7: Checking Pilot And Burner Flames

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION ing agents nor polishes should be used. Dry stains can 5. Reinstall the barrier screen on the trim. be removed using a white or light colored cloth with mild WARNING soap and warm water when the material is cool, then dried immediately.

  • Page 8: Using Handset Wall Holder

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION The appliance area must always be kept clear and 1. Remove the barrier screen, the side doors and the free from combustible materials, gasoline and other plinth. Grab the battery box and pull it out from its fl...

  • Page 9: Servicing Your Fireplace

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION Servicing Your Fireplace How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned ON Inadvertently If any attention is required for your appliance, contact your supplier quoting the model number. It will be You can use one of the two following methods to helpful if the appliance’s serial number can also ensure that your fi...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Operation

    OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION NOTE: Before using the remote control system for IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU BEGIN, please note that the fi rst time, the receiver and the handset must be on this system, the settings of time, temperature and synchronized.
  • Page 11 OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION MODES OF OPERATION • Press and hold (small fl ame) button to decrease fl ame height or • Briefl y pressing the SET button to set the appliance at pilot fl ame. changes the mode of operation in •...
  • Page 12 OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION SETTING THE ON / OFF TEMPERATURES SETTING THE “NIGHTTIME SETBACK” SETTING THE “DAYTIME” TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE Default Settings: (sun), 23ºC / 74ºF Default Settings: (moon), “ ” (OFF) TEMP T E M P • Briefl y press SET button to scroll to •...
  • Page 13 OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION SETTING PROGRAM TIMERS SETTING P1 OFF TIME • You can program two periods of time between 12:00 • Briefl y press SET button to scroll am and 11:50 pm in each 24-hour cycle. to TIMER (moon) while the •...
  • Page 14 OWNER’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION Timer Programming Example (default temperatures shown) 4:00 p.m.— 6:00 a.m.— 8:00 a.m.— 10:00 p.m.— ☼ 6:00 a.m.— ☼ ☼ ☽ ☽ Start time Start time End time End time Start time ☼ ☼ ☽ ☽ Set temp 40˚F Set temp...

  • Page 15: Wall Switch Operation

    OWNER’S Wall Switch Operation INFORMATION The Wall Switch can be used to TO ADJUST FLAME HEIGHT control your fi replace. You can turn the pilot on or off and you can • Press and hold large fl ame increase or decrease the fl ame button to gradually increase height.

  • Page 16: Lighting Instructions

    OWNER’S Lighting Instructions INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re 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, remote control, or wall switch. Follow these instructions exactly.

  • Page 17: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    QUALIFIED Commonwealth of Massachusetts INSTALLER State of Massachusetts Carbon 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identifi cation plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the Monoxide Detector/Vent Terminal building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above Signage Requirements grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance...
  • Page 18 QUALIFIED Commonwealth of Massachusetts INSTALLER (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 ue gases, but identifi...

  • Page 19: Specifi Cations

    Standard for Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters for use in Supply Gas Canada and USA, and to CGA 2.17-91 High Altitude Heater engine 1500IN is used with natural gas. Standard in Canada. This appliance is for direct vent Heater engine 1500IP is used with propane gas.

  • Page 20: Overview

    QUALIFIED Overview INSTALLER Fire On/Off Wall Switch Mantel—See Mantel & Hearth Clearances (20-foot wire length) (supplied) Framing—See Framing Requirements Remote Handset Wall Holder Supplied as 1/2 inch thick Optional Decorative vertical outlet, fi eld S urrou non-combustible Light Dimmer convertible to Barr r ier Screen (required) cement board –...

  • Page 21: Dimensions & Location

    QUALIFIED Dimensions & Location INSTALLER Dimensions 46” (1168 mm) 42” (1067 mm) Center Line Heat shield required for rear vent outlet 18-1/2” applications (469 mm) 15-1/16” Top View 6-5/8” dia. (383 3 mm) Venting field- convertible from top to Zero Clearance Header rear outlet Stand-Offs...

  • Page 22: Mantel & Hearth Clearances

    QUALIFIED Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLER Combustible Mantel—Left Side View Ceiling Mantel Projection (from Face of Cement Board) 0 2” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 44” Mantel 42” Height (from 40” Bottom 38” of Unit) 33” Face of 1/2” thick non-combustible cement board 23-7/8”...
  • Page 23 QUALIFIED Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLER 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: Framing Requirements

    QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing Dimensions NOTE: Height of cavity may be affected by vent configuration - 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 of firebox NOTE: This unit requires a solid platform to support it.
  • Page 25 QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing with Partial Shelf—Top Outlet 15-1/16” (383 mm) Approx. 10-3/4” (274 mm) from back surface of wall finish to front surface of appliance case w/no vent offset 1/2” thick Min. 1” non-combustible (25.4 mm) Cement Board clearance to combustibles around...
  • Page 26 QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing with Partial Shelf—Top Outlet, vent elbow in cavity 15-1/16” (383 mm) Approx. 10-3/4” (274 mm) from back surface of wall finish to front surface of appliance Note - Vent case w/no elbow in cavity vent offset requires 9”...
  • Page 27 QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing with Full Shelf—Rear Outlet 20” (508 mm) from the font surface of the wall finish to the front surface of appliance case Heat shield 1/2” thick non-combustible Cement board For venting clearances, see Venting Chart section Fireplace opening FULL SHELF, rear outlet...

  • Page 28: Venting

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

  • Page 29: Co-Axial Venting

    QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Typical Co-axial Venting Components HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL 2-PIECE WALL THIMBLE TERMINATION STORM COLLAR PIPE LENGTH FLASHING ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ATTIC Rear Vent FIRESTOP CEILING FIRESTOP 2-PIECE WALL THIMBLE PIPE PIPE 90˚ ELBOW LENGTH LENGTH PIPE LENGTH PIPE...
  • Page 30 QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER How to Read the Venting Chart 5. Each 90 degrees elbow installed on the horizontal plane is equivalent to a 3 feet horizontal pipe; The chart below applies to co-axial roof or wall therefore, 3 feet must be subtracted from allowable termination.
  • Page 31 QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Restrictor The restrictor is located in the roof of the fi rebox 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 42.

  • Page 32: Vent Termination

    QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Vent Termination • The vent terminal must be located on an outside of the airfl ow or a safety hazard. Local codes or regulations may require greater clearances. wall or through the roof. • The vent terminal must not be recessed into a wall •...
  • Page 33 QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Vertical Vent Termination Overhang should not extend beyond vent if within 48” of Horizontal termination cap Roof Minimum overhang Pitch "H" (feet) Flat to 7/12 Termination Min. 24” Over 7/12 to (unvented soffit) 1.5' 8/12 Min. 36” Vertical Min.

  • Page 34: Co-Linear Venting

    QUALIFIED Co-Linear Venting INSTALLER Conversion to Co-Linear Liners using Approved co-linear termination or approved Valor 1156CLA Co-Linear Adapter co-linear adapter 2 x 3” and approved Co-linear portion of vent system may only be installed liners Flashing co-axial termination within a solid-fuel burning fi replace and chimney. The appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl...

  • Page 35: Installation Planning

    QUALIFIED Installation Planning INSTALLER Installer—READ THIS FIRST Only qualifi ed licensed or trained personnel 8. Position the restrictor. should install this appliance. 9. Connect the electrical wiring for optional electric accessories if used. 1. YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE 10.

  • Page 36: Remove Heat Shield

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Remove Heat Shield 3. Reinstall the heat shield to the top of the appliance case (3 screws). Remove the heat shield from the top of the appliance case (3 screws). If using the top outlet, discard the shield. If using a rear outlet, keep the shield to reinstall after converting the top to rear outlet—see next subsection.

  • Page 37: Plan Wall Finish

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Plan Wall Finish Non-combustible cement board Gypsum board The L1 Linear fi replace requires a 1/2” Min. 48” up to perimeter (13 mm) thick non-combustible cement board (1219 mm) of cement board to be used as a wall surface immediately 40”...

  • Page 38: Remove Window

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Cracking • Always use tape over joints. • Behind joints, double up studs or use studs “on the If a clean fi nish with no tile, etc. is desired, joints in fl at” to add extra support to the joint. Adhesive on the cement board and the transition to gypsum board the backside of wall board behind any joints can will require special attention if future cracking is to be...

  • Page 39: Install Electrical Wiring (For Optional Accessories)

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Electrical Wiring 2. Provide a steel surface mount electrical utility box (Iberville BC 1110 or equivalent), thread cable (for optional accessories) through knock-out in the back of box and through This section provides information to install the electric the cable clamp locking ring (if used).

  • Page 40: Set-Up Gas Supply

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 5. Tighten cable clamp on outside of fi replace casing 7. Mount steel cover to electrical box and plug in the and secure and excess wire to framing. accessory cable. 6. Mount receptacle into electrical box. Set-up Gas Supply The gas supply inlet con- nection is a 3/8”...
  • Page 41 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Pressure test the supply line for leaks. The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be Window Flexible disconnected from the gas supply piping system during connector any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in supplied excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

  • Page 42: Install Liners

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Liners 5. Place the right panel against the right wall of the fi rebox. The liners install in the manner outlined below with the exception of the 1525RGL—Refl ective Glass Liners: see instructions supplied with the liners. Unpack the liner panels carefully.

  • Page 43: Install Long Beach Driftwood Kit

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Long Beach Driftwood Kit 3. Fill a small container with the equivalent of approximately 3 cups (750 ml) of vermiculite from Material required the bag supplied. • Middle platform brackets (supplied with appliance) • Vermiculite platform (supplied with appliance) •...
  • Page 44 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Logs and rocks 4. Place the front left log as indicated. Each log has pegs to help you locate them on the platform. Install the logs as shown below. 1. Place the rear log in the center of the fi rebox at the rear.

  • Page 45: Install Murano Glass Fire

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 7. Place the rocks on the platform as shown below. WARNING You can also place one or two rocks on the CHOKING HAZARD! Ensure that the fi replace vermiculite as shown. area is clear of vermiculite particles as these could be ingested by small children.
  • Page 46 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 2. Install the vermiculite platform on top of the brackets 6. Carefully spread the fi reglass on the surface of as indicated. The beveled edge of the platform burner patting it gently with your hand to form a goes downward.

  • Page 47: Install Murano Beads Set

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Murano Beads Set 3. Carefully spread the fi rebead in the tray and on the burner. Do not overfi ll the burner to avoid blocking Material required the burner ports. Ideally, one layer of fi rebeads on the burner is suffi...

  • Page 48: Refi T Window

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Refi t Window 1. To refi t the window, place it in its bottom railing and push its top against the fi rebox. Ensure there is no glass or vermiculite particles in the bottom Window frame railing. IMPORTANT: To ensure a safe operation, verify that the levers are hooked properly to the window tabs;...

  • Page 49: Install Wall Switch Kit (Recommended)

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Wall Switch Kit (recommended) CAUTION DO NOT PUT BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER OR THE BATTERY BOX until the wires are connected to the burner control unit as short-circuit could result in the destruction of the electrical components. Receiver Battery box The wall switch kit is provided with this appliance.

  • Page 50: Set-Up Remote Control

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 8. Disconnect the wire from the battery box. 11. Reconnect the battery box and place it back in its po- sition to the right at the bottom of the appliance case. 9. Remove the cover of the battery box (1 screw). 10.

  • Page 51: Check Operation

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Check Operation In a few unusual installations, the fl ame picture may be improved by adjusting the aeration. The need for Turn the fi replace fl ame up and down using the adjustment should be determined only by operating the remote control to confi...

  • Page 52: Install Remote Control Handset Wall Holder

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Remote Control Handset Wall Holder The remote control kit for this fi replace comes complete with a wall-mounted holder. This Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Packing Contents: holder is not required in all installations but 1 Wall Bracket A is provided as an optional feature for those 2 Screws B 1 Screw C...

  • Page 53: Wiring Diagram

    QUALIFIED Wiring Diagram INSTALLER Wall Switch Kit Connector Remote Battery Box 4 AA Batteries GV60 Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 54: Approved Venting Components

    QUALIFIED Approved Venting Components INSTALLER Approved Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Models 1100, 1150, 1200 , 1500, 1600 and 1700 Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Standard Co-axial 46DVA-HC 4DT-HC TM-4HT — — 4DHC round 658DVK 940160 Deluxe Co-axial —...
  • Page 55 fi nishes: a) aluminium; b) black powder coated; c) solid copper. 5. Miles Industries Valor Co-linear adapter 1156CLA cannot be used with models 1200 and 1600. Use only with models 1100, 1150, 1500 and 1700. 6. Only Miles Industries Valor Co-linear adapter 1156CLA can be used with models 1700.

  • Page 56: Warranty

    1. Extended Warranty Coverage For a period of up to ten (10) years, Miles Industries Ltd., (the “Company”) or its appointed distributor will at its option pay the initial purchaser for the repair of, or will exchange the following parts or components which are found to be defective in material or...

  • Page 57: Spare Parts

    OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Part Part Code Description Code Description Number Number Heat shield 4003049 Pipe s/s fl ex 4000345 45 degrees fl anged elbow 0945M Handset wall holder 9000008 Elbow gasket 4002999 Handset G6R H3T5-ZV (BJ) 4001910 Top stand-offs (2) 4002985 Receiver G6R-R3AM-ZV (CP) 4001911...
  • Page 58 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Part Code Description Number Small grey beach pebble 4003086 White beach pebble 4003084 Black beach pebble 4003085 Small beige beach pebbles (2) 4003087 Grade 1A vermiculite, bagged 4002940 Murano Bead Set 1512MBS Glacier Ice Firebeads, bagged (2) 4003503 Glass bead tray 4003473BY...
  • Page 59 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION 14a, 14b 24-25 19-23 27a, 27b 36a, 36b...
  • Page 61 Serial Number: Date Purchase (yyyy-mm-dd): Dealer: Customer Information First Name: Last Name: Contact Information Email: Mailing Address Address: City: Province/State: Postal/Zip Code: Country: Cut out page, fi ll information, and mail to Miles Industries Ltd. Online Warranty registration at www.valorfi replaces.com...
  • Page 62 Tape Shut Fold here Postage needed Miles Industries Ltd. 190 - 2255 Dollarton Highway North Vancouver, BC V7H 3B1 Canada Online Warranty registration at www.valorfi replaces.com Thank you for choosing a Valor Product...

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