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Valor 1500IN Installation & Owner's Manual

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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.
4002873-07
©2012, 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.
Manufactured by
MILES INDUSTRIES LTD., British Columbia, Canada
www.valorfi replaces.com
ERIES
Lea ve t his ma nua l
with t he applianc e.
Re tain t his manua l
for f uture ref e re nce.
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 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 on page 16.
Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande.
I NSTALLE R
C ON SU MER

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  • Page 1 L1 S ERIES DV ZC Gas Fireplace 1500IN (NG) & 1500IP (LPG) Installation & Owner’s Manual I NSTALLE R Lea ve t his ma nua l HOT GLASS WILL with t he applianc e. CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS C ON SU MER UNTIL COOLED.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Designed and Manufactured by / for Miles Industries Ltd. 190–2255 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC, CANADA V7H 3B1 Tel. 604-984-3496 Fax 604-984-0246 www.valorfi replaces.com © Copyright Miles Industries Ltd., 2012...

  • 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 fi re system or components MAY BE USED.

  • 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 OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION To remove the window for cleaning: Cleaning 1. Remove the side doors and the plinth. WARNING DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT! Let the fi replace cool fi rst before cleaning it. Important - Glass cleaning - Mineral deposits One of the by-products of the combustion process in a gas appliance is a mineral which can show up as a white fi...
  • Page 7 OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION Soot or dust can be brushed from the ceramic logs and The appliance area must always be kept clear and rocks and fi rebox walls using a soft brush. Dust can free from combustible materials, gasoline and other also be removed from the burner using a soft brush fl...

  • Page 8: Fireplace Control Devices

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION 1. Remove the side doors and the plinth. Grab the To access the plate, remove the side doors and the battery box and pull it out from its location. plinth. Grab the return edge of the plate and slide it out of its rails.
  • Page 9 OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned ON Inadvertently You can use one of the two following methods to ensure that your fi replace will not turn on when you don’t want it on. First, ensure your fi replace is turned off—including the pilot—and cold BEFORE going ahead.

  • 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 • Press and hold (small fl ame) MODES OF OPERATION 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 (sun), 23ºC / 74ºF (moon), “ Default Settings: Default Settings: ” (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: Options

    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: 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 16: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    QUALIFIED Commonwealth of Massachusetts INSTALLER 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identifi cation plate State of Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide 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 17 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 18: 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 19: Overview

    QUALIFIED Overview INSTALLER Fire On/Off Wall Switch (20- Mantel—See Mantel & Hearth Clearances foot wire length) Remote Handset Framing—See Framing Requirements Wall Holder Supplied as Non-combustible Surro o u (requi Optional Decorative vertical outlet, fi eld Nar r row 1” Trim 1555LFB cement board Light Dimmer convertible to...

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 Finished Wall 23-7/8”...
  • Page 22 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 23: Framing Requirements

    QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing Dimensions NOTE: Height of cavity may be affected by vent configuration - see page 15 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.
  • Page 24 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 Min. 1” Cement (25.4 mm) Board clearance to combustibles around vertical vent pipe...
  • Page 25 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 26 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 Cement board For venting clearances, see Venting Chart section Fireplace opening FULL SHELF, rear outlet...

  • Page 27: Venting

    QUALIFIED Venting INSTALLER Top or Rear Outlet Framing Vent in Combustible Walls & This unit is supplied with a top vent outlet which can Ceilings be fi eld-converted to a rear 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 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 29 QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER 5. Each 90 degrees elbow installed on the horizontal How to Read the Venting Chart 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 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 41.

  • 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: Co-Linear Venting

    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 QUALIFIED Co-Linear Venting INSTALLER Dimensions with co-linear adapter Dimensions shown are with Simpson Dura-Vent co- linear adapter. Other manufacturers’ adapters may vary. 19-1/2” (496 mm) 12” (305 mm) 23-1/4” (591 mm) Linear top outlet with Linear rear outlet with co-linear adapter co-linear adapter Co-linear terminal confi...

  • Page 34: Installation Planning

    QUALIFIED Installation Planning INSTALLER Installer—READ THIS FIRST Only qualifi ed licensed or trained personnel 6. Remove the window of the appliance. should install this appliance. 7. Install the venting system and tape vent pipe joints. 8. Position the restrictor. 1. YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE HOMEOWNER: 9.
  • Page 35 QUALIFIED Appliance Preparation INSTALLER 7. Remove the 4 screws 2. Swivel the collar and install as a rear outlet (3 screws). retaining the engine to Reinstall heat shield its pallet. Unpacking the to top of appliance appliance (3 screws) 8. Taking great care not to cut your hands on the sheet metal edges, lift the appliance out of its packing...
  • Page 36 QUALIFIED Appliance Preparation INSTALLER Fitting the appliance into framing 1. Fold out four mounting tabs and recess the fl ush cement board appliance in the framing as shown. 2. Fasten the unit to framing using 4 screws or nails at the mounting tabs.

  • Page 37: Window Removal

    QUALIFIED Appliance Preparation INSTALLER Below are some tips on how to best avoid any cracking: • Allow materials to dry thoroughly before fi nishing the wall. Cement board has the ability to absorb up to 30 percent of its weight in water and may shrink as much as 1/8”...

  • Page 38: Electrical Wiring (For Optional Accessories)

    QUALIFIED Electrical Wiring (for optional accessories) INSTALLER 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 39: Supply Gas Installation

    QUALIFIED Electrical Wiring (for optional accessories) 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. Supply Gas Installation The gas supply inlet con- nection is a 3/8”...
  • Page 40 QUALIFIED Supply Gas 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 41: Liners Installation

    QUALIFIED Liners Installation INSTALLER The liners install in the manner outline below. 5. Place the right panel against the right wall of the fi rebox. Note: The enamel liners require additional preparation as indicated in instructions packed with the liners. Unpack the liner panels carefully.

  • Page 42: Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation

    QUALIFIED Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation INSTALLER 3. Fill a small container with the equivalent of Material required approximately 3 cups (750 ml) of vermiculite from • Middle platform brackets (supplied with appliance) the bag supplied. • Vermiculite platform (supplied with appliance) •...
  • Page 43 QUALIFIED Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation INSTALLER 3. Place the rear right log as indicated. Logs and rocks 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 44: Murano Glass Fire Installation

    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 45 QUALIFIED Murano Glass Fire 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 46: Murano Beads Set Installation

    ◊ 1 glass bead tray 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. The use of any other fi rebeads products may void your fi...

  • Page 47: Window Refi Tting

    QUALIFIED Window Refi tting INSTALLER 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 48: Wall Switch Kit Installation

    QUALIFIED Wall Switch Kit Installation INSTALLER 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. The wall switch kit is connected to the receiver in the fi...

  • Page 49: Remote Control Initial Set-Up

    QUALIFIED Wall Switch Kit 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 50: Operation Check & Aeration Settings Adjustment

    QUALIFIED Operation Check & Aeration Settings Adjustment INSTALLER In a few unusual installations, the fl ame picture may Operation Check 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 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 1200, 1300 and 1500 Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Co-axial Kit, 26” long — — — — — — — Standard Co-axial 46DVA-HC...
  • Page 53 QUALIFIED Approved Venting Components INSTALLER 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 7” long — — — — — — Black 4D7B Galvanized 46DVA-09...

  • 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 Pipe s/s fl ex 4000345 45 degrees fl anged elbow 0945M Handset wall holder 9000008 Elbow gasket 4002999 Remote control handset 4001910 Top stand-offs (2) 4002985 Remote control receiver PLUS 4001911...
  • Page 56 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 57 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION 14a, 14b 24-25 19-23 27a, 27b 36a, 36b...

  • Page 59: Miles Industries Ltd

    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: Miles Industries Ltd

    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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