Valor Retrofire RF24XBN Installation Manual And User's Manual

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Gravity Vent Fireplace Insert
RF24XBN (NG) & RF24XBP (LPG)
WARNING
!
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: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a  re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
 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  re department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a quali ed installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
4002862-09
© 2013 Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
R
ETROFIRE
Installation and Owner’'s Manual
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
Miles Industries Ltd.
www.valor replaces.com
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 .
R e t a i n t h i s m a n u a l
f o r f u t u r e r e f e r e n c e .
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 certi 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  nal
gas connection must be performed by a
licensed plumber or gas  tter in the State of
Massachusetts.
Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande.
US Patent no. 8,166,965
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  • Page 1 Massachusetts. Installation and service must be performed by a quali ed installer, service agency or the Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande. gas supplier. Miles Industries Ltd. www.valor replaces.com 4002862-09 © 2013 Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Miles Industries Ltd. reserves the right printing. Miles Industries Ltd. reserves the right to change or modify any information or speci ca- to change or modify any information or speci...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully This unit MUST be used with a vent system as before starting the installation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW described in this installation manual. NO OTHER vent these installation instructions may result in possible  re system or components MAY BE USED.
  • 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 Owners Manual (Replacement Manuals are available by contacting our service department at 1-800-468-2567 or visit www.valor replaces.com). skills and response re exes to Please Follow These Important withdraw in the event of accidental Child Safety Precautions and...
  • Page 5: Owner’'Sinformation

    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 be installed by a quali ed dealer. Each Valor  replace •• READ the SAFETY information on pages...
  • Page 6 The following recommendations will not guarantee results in your particular case. NOTE: This is a problem beyond Miles Industries’’ control and is not covered under warranty. •• Clean the glass regularly as soon as you notice the buildup (white ...
  • Page 7 OWNER’’S Owner’’ s Information INFORMATION 7. Reinstall the window. b. While holding the screen, swivel down the top levers and push them away from the center to a. Hook the window over lock the screen. Check that the screen is solidly the top edge of the hooked to the window frame.
  • Page 8: How To Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned On Inadvertently

    25 to 30 minutes. In the event that the safety switch is activated again, contact a quali ed service technician for inspection. Should the safety switch require replacement, only use parts supplied by Miles Industries.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Operation

    OWNER’’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION Your  replace remote control helps you get the comfort, convenience and aesthetics you want from your gas  replace. The remote controls your  replace in different ways. IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU BEGIN, please note that on this system, the settings of time, temperature and automatic ON/OFF can only be programmed when the function display is fl...
  • Page 10: Battery Replacement

    OWNER’’S Remote Control Operation INFORMATION Programming time and temperature You can set your  replace to come on before you wake up and turn off after you leave and then, turn on again just before you come home and turn off after going to bed. You can leave it like this for the heating season.
  • Page 11: Options

    OWNER’’S Options INFORMATION Required Accessories* Screened Fronts (with RA24ZC only) RA24DS——Draw Screen Venting RA24FS——Fixed Screen Pipe——Generic 3”” dia.  exible aluminum liner approved 743FVI——FenderFire Double Door for gas venting into existing  replace and chimneys or 744FVI——FenderFire Single Door 4”” dia. type ““B”” vent with zero clearance kit option. 555CFK——Circulating Fan Kit, thermally actuated, variable speed, 6’’...
  • Page 12: Lighting Instructions

    OWNER’’S Lighting Instructions INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire 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. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 13: Speci Cations

    QUALIFIED Speci cations INSTALLER *High Altitude Installations This appliance is intended for installation into existing masonry or factory-built, solid-fuel burning Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are  replaces only. certi ed without deration for elevations up to 4,500 feet (1,370 m) above sea level.
  • Page 14: Dimensions

    QUALIFIED Dimensions INSTALLER Dimensions—— for Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplace Insert Only See separate framing Dimensions for Zero Clearance applications with the Zero Clearance Kit RA24ZC. 17” 24-1/2” 24-3/8” Stand-offs 8” 7-5/8” 3” dia. Collar 1225VFB Ventana Fret (Black) RA24TB Fret (Black) 25-1/2”...
  • Page 15: Vent Con Gurations

    QUALIFIED Dimensions INSTALLER Mantel / Hearth Clearances Combustible Mantel and Hearth Clearances for insert NOTE: The glass front and hearth are very hot. Existing applications must conform to those required for the wire mesh screens or free standing hearth mounted original solid-fuel burning ...
  • Page 16: Existing Fireplace Preparation

    QUALIFIED Existing Fireplace Preparation INSTALLER Gas Line Routing A few points must be considered before inserting the RF24 into an existing  replace cavity. Generally, Plan the routing of the gas line before proceeding. modi cations to the existing  replace that will compro- Utilize the existing hole for the gas line.
  • Page 17: Supply Gas Installation

    QUALIFIED Supply Gas Installation INSTALLER •• It’’ s preferable to rough-in the gas line at this point •• When testing for leaks: before proceeding with the  rebox installation. •• Make sure that the appliance is turned off. •• The gas supply inlet connection is a 3/8”” NPT ••...
  • Page 18: Vent Liner Rough-In

    QUALIFIED Vent Liner Rough-in INSTALLER Rough-in the 3”” diameter vent liner into existing hearth——see diagram in Connection of liner to fi rebox chimney system being careful not to tear or damage section. When connecting the liner in this manner, it is the liner in the process.
  • Page 19: Firebox Installation

    QUALIFIED Firebox Installation INSTALLER Connection of liner to  rebox Trim Liner and Connect Vent Plate to Liner using The vent plate will ultimately locate approximately 19”” Gear Clamp provided above the base of the  replace once inserted. 1. Trim the liner accordingly so it will not be too long Approx.
  • Page 20: Side View

    QUALIFIED Firebox Installation INSTALLER Leveling the  rebox in the hearth The backside of each support leg has a leveling bolt. If necessary, adjust the level of the  rebox in the hearth. Fret bracket Leveling Leveling bolt Front Back Leveling bolt bolt Front View...
  • Page 21 QUALIFIED Firebox Installation INSTALLER Top Convection Baf e Installation Position the  rebox as far back as possible within the existing  replace to allow ample space at front for the fret and to allow convection air to  ow under the smoke curtain of the existing ...
  • Page 22: Ceramic Logs Installation

    QUALIFIED Ceramic Logs Installation INSTALLER Carefully remove the ceramic logs from the packaging Please note that the Rear Log will have a different taking care not to damage them. Install the logs as position depending of the gas type. described below. The position of the logs is critical to insure the good performance of the appliance.
  • Page 23: Window Re Tting And Checking

    QUALIFIED Window Re tting and Checking INSTALLER Hook the window over the top edge of the  rebox, and fasten the bottom two spring loaded bolts by pushing in and turning 90 degrees. If the Hot Glass Warning plate has been removed from the front lower corner of the window, reinstall it by sliding it between the glass and the frame as indicated.
  • Page 24: Operation Check And Aeration Adjustment

    QUALIFIED Operation Check and Aeration Adjustment INSTALLER Turn the  replace up and down using the remote control to con rm that the full range of inputs is achieved. Air Shutter Light the  re and allow to warm up for 10––15 minutes to evaluate the ...
  • Page 25: Barrier Screen Installation

    QUALIFIED Barrier Screen Installation INSTALLER A barrier screen is supplied with this appliance to install on the Retro re window. The barrier screen is designed speci cally to prevent any contact with the glass of the  replace which becomes hot during operation and remains hot when cooling.
  • Page 26: Optional Cast Iron Fret Installation

    QUALIFIED Optional Cast Iron Fret Installation INSTALLER Fret Brackets Installation Cast Iron Fret Installation 1. Screw 2 thumbscrews into each retainer tab. 1. Adjust the screw heads on the back of fret to the thickness of the fret bracket. 2. Fit the retainer tabs to each leg (1 screw per side). 2.
  • Page 27: 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 28: Spare Parts

    OWNER’’S Spare Parts INFORMATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER Firebox Assembly 4000634AH 2-Flame Pilot Hood 4000730 Vent Plate 4001010 Electrode 720A543 Convection Baf e 4001009 Pilot Tube 4000732 LH Fret Support 4003652BY GV34 Complete Valve NG 4003103 LH Retainer Tab 4003650 GV34 Complete Valve LPG 4003116...
  • Page 29 OWNER’’S Spare Parts INFORMATION 39a, 39b...
  • Page 31 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,  ll information, and mail to Miles Industries Ltd. Online Warranty registration at www.valor replaces.com...
  • Page 32 Tape Shut Fold here Postage needed Miles Industries Ltd. 190 - 2255 Dollarton Highway North Vancouver, BC V7H 3B1 Canada Online Warranty registration at www.valor replaces.com Thank you for choosing a Valor Product...

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