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Valor 1600IN Installation & Owner's Manual

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DV ZC Two-Sided Gas Fireplace
1600IN (NG) & 1600IP (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.
4003537-05
©2014, Miles Industries Ltd.
L1 S
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.
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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 Two-Sided Gas Fireplace 1600IN (NG) & 1600IP (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

    190–2255 Dollarton Highway, licensed plumber or gas 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 18. www.valorfi replaces.com...

  • 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

    Child Safety Precautions and Recommendations, A physical barrier is strongly • recommended if there are young Parts of your Valor Fireplace become • children, or at-risk individuals in the extremely hot while in operation. house. Install an approved after- The glass viewing window •...

  • Page 5: Owner's Information

    For purchasing a Valor by Miles Industries. Your new EXTREMELY HOT!!! radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualifi ed dealer. Each Valor fi replace • READ the SAFETY information on pages is fully tested during the production process for your 3 and 4 of this manual BEFORE operating safety and comfort.

  • Page 6: Cleaning Your Fireplace

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION Cleaning Your Fireplace To remove the window for cleaning: 1. Remove the barrier screen. WARNING a) 1555 1” trim: slide the screen up, unhook the DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT! bottom tabs and disengage the top tabs. Let the fi...

  • 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 Remote Control Handset Wall Holder

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION The appliance area must always be kept clear and 1. Remove the barrier screen, the trim’s side doors free from combustible materials, gasoline and other and plinth. See the Cleaning section in the fl ammable vapors and liquids. preceeding pages for help with the screen removal.

  • Page 9: Locating Lighting, Operation And Rating Information Plate

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION Locating Lighting, Operation and Rating Operating Your Fireplace Information Plate There are two ways to control your fi replace. 1. Thermostatic Remote Control; WARNING 2. Wall Switch. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH THE DATA PLATE The Thermostatic Remote Control can be programmed WHILE THE FIREPLACE IS STILL HOT! Let the to function automatically—see pages 11–15.

  • Page 10: How To Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned On Inadvertently

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Automatic Shut-Off (in certain conditions) Be Turned ON Inadvertently Your fi replace’s remote control is equipped with an automatic shut-off mechanism which is activated in You can use one of the two following methods to certain conditions.

  • Page 11: 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

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

  • Page 19: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    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 20: 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 1600IN is used with natural gas. Standard in Canada. This appliance is for direct vent Heater engine 1600IP is used with propane gas.

  • Page 21: Overview

    QUALIFIED Overview INSTALLER Fire On/Off Wall Switch Supplied as horizontal side (20-foot wire length) outlet, fi eld convertible to (supplied, recommended) top vertical outlet. Framing—See Framing Requirements Installation in opposite room suggested. 1/2 inch thick non-combustible Remote Handset cement board – Wall Holder NOT supplied 1600 heater...

  • Page 22: Dimensions & Location

    QUALIFIED Dimensions & Location INSTALLER Dimensions 51-1/4” (1302 mm) Zero Clearance 45-1/4” (1050 mm) Stand-Offs Center Line 3” (76 mm) 18-1/2” 1-3/8” (470 mm) (35 mm) 9-1/4” (235 mm) Center Heat shield Valve access side of vent Zero Clearance required for Stand-Offs side vent outlet...

  • Page 23: Mantel & Hearth Clearances

    QUALIFIED Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLER Combustible Mantel—Left Side View Same dimensions and restrictions Ceiling apply to both sides of the appliance Mantel Projection (from Face of Cement Board) 0 2” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 44” Mantel 42” Height (from 40”...
  • Page 24 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...

  • Page 25: Framing Requirements

    QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing Dimensions NOTE: Height of cavity may be affected by vent configuration with clearance - 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 - see page 36.
  • Page 26 QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Venting Considerations—Vertical Takeoff Notes—ALL venting considerations • Dimensions of venting are based on using Dura-Vent elbows. Elbow curve radius dimensions will vary when using 12” pipe section other brands and in general are slightly bigger. • Minimum 12 inches vertical pipe section required within vent system either right off unit or downstream after horizontal run.

  • Page 27: Venting

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

  • Page 28: Co-Axial Venting

    QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Typical Co-axial Venting Components HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 2-PIECE VERTICAL WALL THIMBLE TERMINATION PIPE STORM LENGTH COLLAR 90˚ ELBOW FLASHING PIPE LENGTH ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD 90˚ ELBOW ATTIC HORIZONTAL FIRESTOP TERMINATION 2-PIECE WALL THIMBLE CEILING FIRESTOP PIPE PIPE LENGTH LENGTH 90˚...
  • Page 29 QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER How to Read the Venting Chart be used. Excludes the 45 degrees take-off elbow shipped with the appliance. The chart below applies to co-axial roof or wall 6. Each 90 degrees elbow installed on the horizontal termination.
  • Page 30 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 40.

  • Page 31: 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 wall or through the roof. regulations may require greater clearances. • This direct vent appliance is designed to operate •...
  • Page 32 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 33: Co-Linear Venting

    QUALIFIED Co-linear Venting INSTALLER Conversion to Co-Linear Liners using generic Co-Linear Adapters two lengths of 2-ply 3” dia. fl exible chimney liner Co-linear portion of vent system may only be installed approved for venting gas appliances, a co-linear within a solid-fuel burning fi replace and chimney. The appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl...

  • Page 34: Installation Planning

    QUALIFIED Installation Planning INSTALLER Installer—READ THIS FIRST Only qualifi ed licensed or trained personnel 7. Remove the window on the valve access side of should install this appliance. the appliance. 8. Install the venting system and tape vent pipe joints. 1.

  • Page 35: Convert From Side To Top Outlet (If Required)

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 3. Remove the 4 screws 2. Swivel the collar and install as a top outlet (6 screws). retaining the engine to its Remove heat pallet. shield if already installed 4. Taking great care not to (3 screws) cut your hands on the sheet metal edges, lift the appliance out of its packing...

  • Page 36: Plan Wall Finish

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Plan Wall Finish Non-combustible cement board Gypsum board The L1 Linear see-thru fi replace requires Min. 53” up to perimeter a 1/2” (13 mm) thick non-combustible (1346 mm) of cement board cement board to be used as a wall surface 40”...

  • Page 37: Remove Window

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Cracking • Always pre-drill screw holes through cement board and use screws with self-milling head. If a clean fi nish with no tile, etc. is desired, joints in • Always use tape over joints. the cement board and the transition to gypsum board will require special attention if future cracking is to be •...

  • Page 38: Set-Up Gas Supply

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Set-up Gas Supply The gas supply inlet connec- tion is a 3/8” NPT male con- nector located on the left hand side of the fi rebox. Valve access side The unit is supplied with a stainless steel fl ex line to allow the appliance to be Gas line access disconnected for service.
  • Page 39 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Pressure Test Points Valve Inlet The minimum supply pressure is given in the section Pressure Specifi cations of this manual—page 20. All piping and connections must be tested for leaks af- ter installation or servicing. All leaks must be corrected Manifold Test immediately.

  • Page 40: Install Liners

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Liners 3. Let the top panel protruding part rest on the cut out of the upper part of the side panel. The liners install in the manner outline below. Unpack them carefully as they are fragile. Ceramic panels 1.

  • Page 41: 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 42 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Logs and rocks 3. Place the front left log as indicated. The log and rocks pack contains a center log which is not being used in this installation. Another log is provided with the fi replace in a small separate box and should be used instead.

  • Page 43: Install Murano Glass Fire

    Bottom IMPORTANT: For safety reasons, use only the fi re glass provided with your Valor fi replace or the tem- pered crushed fi re glass brands American Fireglass™ or fi regear. The use of any other fi re glass products...
  • Page 44 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 2. Install the vermiculite platform on top of the brackets 7. Some fi reglass may be added on the platform to as indicated. The beveled edge of the platform cover the edge of the burner and in the space in goes downward.

  • Page 45: Install Murano Beads Set

    ◊ 2 bags of Glacier Ice fi rebeads ◊ 1 metal tray for glass beads IMPORTANT: For safety reasons, use only the fi rebeads provided with your Valor fi replace or the fi rebeads brands American Fireglass™ or fi regear. Pilot shield The use of any other fi...

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 in carrier The wall switch kit is provided with this appliance.

  • Page 48: Set-Up Remote Control

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 7. Reconnect the ignition wire to the receiver if it was 12. Slide the carrier towards previously removed. the right hand side so that the battery box goes IMPORTANT: Make sure the ignition wire DOES outside of the appliance NOT TOUCH the receiver’s antenna.

  • Page 49: Check Operation

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Check Operation adjustment should be determined only by operating the appliance with the fuel bed and window installed. Turn the fi replace fl ame up and down using the remote control to confi rm that the full range of inputs Increasing aeration will cause the fl...

  • Page 50: Install Remote Control Handset Wall Holder

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Remote Control Handset Wall Holder The remote control kit for this fi replace comes Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Packing Contents: complete with a wall-mounted holder. This 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 51: Wiring Diagram

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

  • Page 52: 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 —...
  • Page 53 QUALIFIED Approved Venting Components INSTALLER Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Galvanized 46DVA-06 4DT-06 TC-4DL6 SV4L6 94610606 6” long — — — Black 46DVA-06B 4DT-06(B) TC-4DL6B SV4LB6 90410606B Galvanized 7” long — — — — — —...

  • Page 54: Warranty

    OWNER’S Warranty INFORMATION 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 rst purchaser/user of this unit, are not transferable and are subject to the conditions and limitations in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5.

  • Page 55: Spare Parts

    OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION Part Part Code Description Code Description Number Number Heat shield 4003049 GV60 valve assembly LPG 4003118 45 degrees fl anged elbow 0945M Thermocouple interrupter 4001037 Top stand-offs (4) 4002985 Pipe s/s fl ex 4000345 Side stand-offs (4) 4003527 Handset wall holder 9000008...
  • Page 56 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION 24-25 19-23 27a, 27b 14a, 14b 36a, 36b...
  • Page 57 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION...
  • Page 59 Thank You ... For purchasing a Valor by Miles Industries. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualifi ed installer. Please fi ll in the information below. The information provided will be used for customer records only.
  • Page 60 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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