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1500IN (NG) & 1500IP (LPG)
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.
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 the appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• 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.
4002873-01
©2011, Miles Industries Ltd.
L1
Direct Vent
Zero Clearance Fireplace
Installation & Operating Instructions
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
Manufactured by
MILES INDUSTRIES LTD., British Columbia, Canada
www.valorfi replaces.com
INSTALLER: Leave this manual
with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual
for future reference.
Please read this manual
BEFORE installing and operating
this appliance.
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.
Massachusetts: The piping and fi nal
gas connection must be performed by a
licensed plumber or gas fi tter in the State of
Massachusetts. Also, see Carbon Monoxide
Detector requirements under "Important
Safety Information" on page 6.
This manual is available in French upon request.
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Page 1: Direct Vent
Installation and service must be performed Safety Information” on page 6. by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier. This manual is available in French upon request. Manufactured by MILES INDUSTRIES LTD., British Columbia, Canada www.valorfi replaces.com 4002873-01 ©2011, Miles Industries Ltd. - Page 2 The information contained in this installation manual is believed to be correct at the time of We recommend that our gas printing. Miles Industries Ltd. reserves the right to hearth products be installed and change or modify any information or specifi cations serviced by professionals who without notice.
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Page 3: Safety And Your Fireplace
Safety and Your Fireplace Safety and Your Fireplace KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE! Read BEFORE using your fi replace! All parts of your Valor fi replace get EXTREMELY HOT! To prevent severe burns and injuries, ◊ Keep children away from an •... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety and Your Fireplace ..............3 Important Safety Information .............5 Specifi cations ..................8 Overview ....................9 Dimensions & Location ..............10 Mantel & Hearth Clearances ..............11 Framing Requirements ...............13 Venting ....................16 Installation Planning ................21 Appliance Preparation ................22 Window Removal ................25 Electrical Wiring (for optional accessories) ........26 Supply Gas Installation ..............27 Liners Installation ................29... -
Page 5: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully This unit MUST be used with a vent system as before starting the installation. FAILURE TO described in this installation manual. NO OTHER vent FOLLOW these installation instructions may result in system or components MAY BE USED. - Page 6 Important Safety Information State of Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide HOT SURFACES. Be aware that, although safe, Detector/Vent Terminal Signage some combustible materials and fi nishes, even Requirements though installed at listed clearances may, over time, discolor, warp or show cracks. The 1500 requires the For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled installation of the cement board provided with the equipment installed in every dwelling, building or...
- Page 7 Important Safety Information 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identifi cation plate 1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the system design or the venting system components; and building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for 2.
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Page 8: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Approval & Codes For installations at elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m) in Canada, please consult provincial and/or This appliance is certifi ed to ANSI Z21.88-2009/ local authorities having jurisdiction. CSA 2.33-2009 American National Standard / CSA 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. -
Page 9: Overview
Overview Fire On/Off Wall Switch (20- Mantel—See Mantel & Hearth Clearances foot wire length) Remote Handset Framing—See Framing Requirements Wall Holder Supplied as Surro o u (requi Non-combustible Optional Decorative vertical outlet, fi eld Nar r row 1” Trim 1555LFB cement board Light Dimmer convertible to... -
Page 10: Dimensions & Location
Dimensions & Location 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 Center of vent... -
Page 11: Mantel & Hearth Clearances
Mantel & Hearth Clearances Combustible Mantel—Left Side View Ceiling Mantel Projection (from Face of Cement Board) 0 2” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 44” Mantel 42” Height 40” (from Bottom 38” of Unit) 33” Face of Finished Wall 23-7/8” Do not put Fireplace furniture or objects Opening... - Page 12 Mantel & Hearth Clearances 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...
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Page 13: Framing Requirements
Framing Requirements Framing Dimensions 1/2” thick cement board required Between underside above, on each side and below engine opening (supplied w/engine) of header and bottom of firebox NOTE: This unit requires a solid platform to support it. Combustible framing allowed beneath fireplace. - Page 14 Framing Requirements Framing with Partial Shelf—Vertical Vent 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 Min. 1” Cement (25.4 mm) Board clearance to combustibles around vertical vent pipe Fireplace Opening...
- Page 15 Framing Requirements Framing with Full Shelf—Rear Vent 20” (508 mm) from the front surface of the wall finish to the front surface of appliance case Cement Board For venting clearances, see Venting Chart section Fireplace Opening FULL SHELF...
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Page 16: Venting
Venting 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. ceilings, frame a minimum of 10 in x 10 in opening and ensure that the insulation is kept clear of the vent pipe Vent Material... - Page 17 Venting Typical Co-axial Venting Components HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL 2-PIECE TERMINATION WALL THIMBLE STORM COLLAR PIPE LENGTH FLASHING ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Rear Vent ATTIC FIRESTOP CEILING FIRESTOP 2-PIECE WALL THIMBLE PIPE PIPE 90˚ ELBOW LENGTH LENGTH PIPE LENGTH PIPE LENGTH Top Vent Top Vent...
- Page 18 Venting 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 19 Venting Restrictor The amount of restriction is based on laboratory tests. The restrictor is located in the roof of the fi rebox hidden The ideal restrictor position may vary slightly, especially above the top liner panel. Adjust the restrictor before when the vent pipe length is near the limits of the installation of the top liner panel.
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Page 20: Vent Termination
Venting Vent Termination • The vent terminal must be located on an outside of the airfl ow or a safety hazard. Local codes or wall or through the roof. regulations may require greater clearances. • This direct vent appliance is designed to operate •... -
Page 21: Installation Planning
Venting 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. (vented soffit) wall Over 8/12 to... -
Page 22: Appliance Preparation
Appliance Preparation Unpacking the appliance To assist you, we have included the cement board that 8. Taking great care not to cut your hands on the may be required in the installation. The boards may sheet metal edges, lift the appliance out of its need to be removed and reinstalled. - Page 23 Appliance Preparation Fitting the appliance into framing 2. Swivel the collar and install as a rear outlet (3 screws). 1. Fold out four mounting tabs and recess the Reinstall heat shield appliance in the framing as shown. to top of appliance 2.
- Page 24 Appliance Preparation Wall Finishing The L1 Linear fi replace is supplied with non- combustible cement board to be used as a wall surface immediately surrounding the unit. Standard gypsum asis wall board may be used beyond the perimeter of the cement board.
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Page 25: Window Removal
Window Removal The window is held in place by a spring-loaded lever on each side. 1. To remove the window, locate the levers on each side of the window towards the top. Using your Window frame fi nger, pull the lever towards you and unhook it from the window frame bracket. -
Page 26: Electrical Wiring (For Optional Accessories)
Electrical Wiring (for optional accessories) This section provides information to install the electric 2. Provide a steel surface mount electrical utility box pre-wiring required for use with the 1595CFK Circulat- (Iberville BC 1110 or equivalent), thread cable ing Fan Kit and/or the 1565LLK Lighting Kit. through knock-out in the back of box and through the cable clamp locking ring (if used). -
Page 27: Supply Gas Installation
Electrical Wiring (for optional accessories) 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. Supply Gas Installation The gas supply inlet con- nection is a 3/8”... - Page 28 Supply Gas Installation 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).
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Page 29: Liners Installation
Liners Installation All liners install in the manner outline below. Unpack 4. Place the right panel against the right wall of the the liner panels carefully. fi rebox. 1. Remove the top panel support located in the center of the fi rebox at the top edge (2 screws). 2. -
Page 30: Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation
Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation Material required 3. Fill a small container with the equivalent of approximately 3 cups (750 ml) of vermiculite from • Middle platform brackets (supplied with appliance) the bag supplied. • Vermiculite platform (supplied with appliance) •... - Page 31 Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation Logs and rocks 3. Place the rear right 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.
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Page 32: Murano Glass Fire Installation
Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation 6. Some vermiculite may be added outside the burner WARNING on the platform if desired. CHOKING HAZARD! Ensure that the fi replace 7. Place the rocks on the platform as shown below. area is clear of vermiculite particles as these could You can also place one or two rocks on the be ingested by small children. - Page 33 Murano Glass Fire Installation 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.
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Page 34: Window Refi Tting
Window Refi tting 1. To refi t the window, place it in its bottom railing and push its top against the fi rebox. 2. While you hold it, pull the side levers back into the window brackets on each side. Window frame IMPORTANT: To ensure a safe operation, verify that the levers are hooked properly to the... - Page 35 Wall Switch Kit Installation 1. Decide where the switch is to be installed. Install 5. On the outside of the fi replace, run the switch wire an electrical outlet box (not supplied) to house the into the outlet box. switch controls. 6.
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Page 36: Remote Control Initial Set-Up
Wall Switch Kit Installation 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 37: Operation Check & Aeration Settings Adjustment
Operation Check & Aeration Settings Adjustment Operation Check 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 38: Owner's Information
Owner’s Information The composition of the deposit varies with location and WARNING time. It is believed to be associated with the varying EXTREMELY HOT!!! sulfur content of the gas. You may have the problem intermittently. Some parts of your fi replace are EXTREMELY We have consulted with ceramic glass manufacturers HOT, particularly the window. - Page 39 Owner’s Information Checks 2. Find the levers on each side of the window towards the top. Using your fi nger, pull the levers towards you A periodic check of the pilot and burner fl ames should and unhook them from the window frame brackets. be made.
- Page 40 Owner’s Information Batteries 2. Disconnect the battery box. 3. Remove the screw and slide the cover off. 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 battery box...
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Page 41: How To Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned On Inadvertently
Owner’s Information Fireplace Control Devices How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned ON Inadvertently There are two ways to control your fi replace. 1. Thermostatic Remote Control; To ensure that your fi replace will not turn on by 2. Wall Switch. accident, you can, when your fi... -
Page 42: Remote Control Operation
Remote Control Operation NOTE: Before using the remote control system for the fi rst time, the receiver and the handset must be synchronized. See the section Remote Control Initial Set-up on page 36 in this manual. 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... -
Page 43: Flame Height
Remote Control Operation Operation Modes STANDBY MODE—Ignited pilot only. MAN MODE —Manual Mode. You can use this mode to adjust the fl ame height up or down. ☼ TEMP MODE —Daytime Temperature Mode (appliance must be in Standby mode; pilot ignited): The room TEMP temperature is measured and compared to the set temperature. - Page 44 Remote Control Operation Temperature Use this setting when you come in and want to enjoy a set temperature. 1. Select either the ☼ MODE or the ☽ MODE by briefly pressing the SET button. TEMP TEMP 2. Hold the SET button until the TEMP display flashes. 3.
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Page 45: Options
Remote Control Operation Low Battery Indication CAUTION Remote handset: BATT will appear on the display when DO NOT USE a screwdriver or other metallic object the battery needs to be replaced. to remove the batteries from the battery box or the Replace with one 9 V alkaline battery. -
Page 46: Lighting Instructions
Lighting Instructions 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 47: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram Wall Switch Kit Connector Remote Battery Box 4 AA Batteries GV60 Wiring Diagram... -
Page 48: Approved Venting Components
Approved Venting Components APPROVED DIRECT VENT SUPPLIERS FOR VALOR MODELS 1500 Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Standard Co-axial 46DVA-HC 4DT-HC TM-4HT — — — Deluxe Co-axial — — TM-4DHT — — — High Wind Co-axial —... - Page 49 Approved Venting Components Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Galvanized 46DVA-06 4DT-06 TC-4DL6 SV4L6 6” long — — Black 46DVA-06B 4DT-06(B) TC-4DL6B SV4LB6 Galvanized 46DVA-09 4DT-09 — 9” long — — — Black 46DVA-09B 4DT-09(B) — Galvanized 46DVA-12 4DT-12...
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Page 50: 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 51: Spare Parts
Spare Parts Part Part Code Description Code Description Number Number Heat shield 4003049 Outlet connector 220K891 45 degrees fl anged elbow 0945M Thermocouple interrupter 4001037 Elbow gasket 4002999 Pipe s/s fl ex 4000345 Top stand-offs (2) 4002985 Handset wall holder 9000008 Restrictor plate 4003017... - Page 52 Spare Parts Part Code Description Number Brown beach pebble 4003082 Grey beach pebble 4003083 Small grey beach pebble 4003086 White beach pebble 4003084 Black beach pebble 4003085 Small beige beach pebbles (2) 4003087 Grade 1A vermiculite, bagged 4002940...
- Page 53 Spare Parts 14a, 14b 24-25 19-23 27a, 27b 36a, 36b...
- Page 54 Reason for Purchase: Performance Flame Appeal Design Control Previous owner Recommendation Price Other Dealer Name: Address: City: Province/State: Postal Code/Zip: Phone: ( Cut out page, fi ll information, and mail to Miles Industries Ltd. Online Warranty registration at www.valorfi replaces.com...
- Page 55 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 Were you given all documentation and manuals for your product? Thank you for choosing a Valor Product...
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