Valor Retrofire RF24IDN Installation And Owner's Manual

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RF24IDN (NG) & RF24IDP (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 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.
4002315-14
© 2013 Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
R
ETROFIRE
Direct Vent Fireplace Insert
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.valorfi 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 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.
Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande.
US Patent no. 8,166,965
I N S TA L L E R
C O N S U M E R

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  • Page 1 Massachusetts. Installation and service must be performed Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande. by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Miles Industries Ltd. www.valorfi replaces.com 4002315-14 © 2013 Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • 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., 2013...
  • 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 contact with a hot surface. Recommendations, • A physical barrier is strongly Parts of your Valor Fireplace become • recommended if there are young extremely hot while in operation. children, or at-risk individuals in the 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 Cleaning Do not clean the glass while it is hot! Always securely replace the window and the barrier WARNING screen before lighting. DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT! DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT! If broken, the glass pane may only be replaced Let the fi...
  • Page 7 OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION 6. Dust the burner using a soft brush after removing the a. Hook the bottom of the screen to the bottom ceramic fuel effects. When cleaning, make sure edge of the window frame and then push the screen against the window frame.
  • Page 8 OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION Remote Control Handset Wall Servicing Holder If any attention is required for your appliance, contact your supplier quoting the model number. It will be helpful Your fi replace equipment includes a wall if the appliance’s serial number can also be quoted. This holder to store the handset.
  • Page 9 OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION Manual ON/OFF Switch: Press the O button. Manual On/Off Switch 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.
  • 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. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand or by remote control. Follow these instructions exactly. To save gas, turn the pilot off when not using the appliance for a prolonged period of time.
  • Page 16: Specifi Cations

    QUALIFIED Specifi cations INSTALLER This appliance is intended for installation into existing *High Altitude Installations masonry or factory-built, solid-fuel burning Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are fi replaces only. certifi ed without deration for elevations up to 4,500 feet (1,370 m) above sea level.
  • Page 17: Dimensions

    QUALIFIED Dimensions INSTALLER 23” 24-1/2” 24-3/8” 17-1/4” 8” 7-5/8” 1225VFB Ventana Fret (Black) 3” dia. 3” dia. RA24TB Fret (Black) Inlet 25-1/2” 27” Gas Inlet 3/8” NPT Female 11” 10” 2-1/2” RA24CV Fret (Vintage Iron) RA24AV Fret (Vintage Iron) Optional Frets Control Valve Location 1”...
  • Page 18: Vent Confi Gurations

    QUALIFIED Vent Confi gurations INSTALLER Where possible, avoid joints in fl ex pipe. If joints Allowable Vent Confi gurations are required, use only connectors approved by the The RF24 is certifi ed for use with approved 3” diameter manufacturer of the fl ex pipe. Field fabricated joints fl...
  • Page 19: Vent Termination

    QUALIFIED Vent Termination INSTALLER The RF24 is approved for Vertical Co-Linear Termination Only. Two 10” dia. 3” diameter liners are required from top to bottom. The vent liners must be connected to the proper collars (intake and exhaust) or the unit will not operate properly.
  • Page 20 QUALIFIED Vent Termination INSTALLER Vent Terminal Location The venting system for this appliance is considered to be a Special Venting System. The rule in the Installation Code CAN/CGA–B149 requiring a minimum vent height of 2 feet above any portion of a building within 10 feet does not, therefore, apply.
  • Page 21: Existing Fireplace Preparation

    QUALIFIED Existing Fireplace Preparation INSTALLER A few points must be considered before inserting the Gas Line Routing RF24 into an existing fi replace cavity. Generally, no Plan the routing of the gas line before proceeding. modifi cations are allowed to the existing fi replace that Utilize the existing hole for the gas line.
  • Page 22: 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 fi rebox installation. • Make sure that the appliance is turned off. • The gas supply inlet connection is a 3/8” NPT •...
  • Page 23: Vent Liner Rough-In

    QUALIFIED Vent Liner Rough-in INSTALLER Rough-in the two 3” diameter vent liners into existing When connecting the liner in this manner it is best to chimney system being careful not to tear or damage leave the top termination until later so the slack liner the liners in the process.
  • Page 24: Firebox Installation

    QUALIFIED Firebox Installation INSTALLER Connection of liners to fi rebox Trim liners if necessary and connect to the fi rebox either while the fi rebox is on the hearth (Option 1) or with the fi rebox in the cavity (Option 2). Use gear clamps provided to connect the liners to the fi...
  • Page 25 QUALIFIED Firebox Installation INSTALLER Leveling the fi rebox in the hearth The backside of each support leg has a leveling bolt. If necessary, adjust the level of the fi rebox in the hearth. Fret bracket Leveling Leveling Front Back bolt Leveling bolt bolt Front View...
  • Page 26: Ceramic Fuel Bed Installation

    QUALIFIED Firebox Installation INSTALLER Top Convection Baffl e Installation Position the fi rebox as far back as possible within the existing fi replace to allow ample space at front for the fret and to allow convection air to fl ow under the smoke curtain of the existing fi replace. Position the top convection baffl...
  • Page 27: Window Refi Tting And Checking

    QUALIFIED Ceramic Fuel Bed Installation INSTALLER L/H Log Locating Pins Place R/H Cross Log Place Middle Cross Log Onto Locating Pins Across Gap in Front Log Place L/H Cross Log Onto Locating Pins Window Refi tting and Checking 1. Hook the window over the top edge of the fi rebox, Check that Window and fasten the bottom two spring-loaded bolts by Moves Freely After...
  • Page 28: Remote Control Initial Set-Up

    QUALIFIED Remote Control Initial Set-up INSTALLER The receiver and the handset of the remote control system must be initially synchronized before the fi rst use. 1. Insert alkaline batteries in the remote control receiver and handset. The receiver is located left of the control valve under the burner module.
  • Page 29: Barrier Screen Installation

    QUALIFIED Barrier Screen Installation INSTALLER A barrier screen is supplied with this appliance to install 2. Push the top of the screen against the top of the on the Retrofi re window. The barrier screen is designed window frame and while holding it swivel down the specifi...
  • Page 30: Optional Bottom Cover Installation

    QUALIFIED Optional Bottom Cover Installation INSTALLER Important: When the bottom cover is used instead of a fret, An area of 3/4 inch (19 mm) in front of the a space is required in front of the window to allow the window window MUST be kept clear at all times! to move and relieve during a hard start.
  • Page 31: Wiring Diagram

    QUALIFIED Wiring Diagram INSTALLER Optional Wall Switch Kit 1265WSK Connector Yellow GV60 Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 32: Approved Venting Components

    QUALIFIED Approved Venting Components INSTALLER Approved Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Models 700, 739, 780, 785 and RF24DV Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description 4DVC Standard Co-axial 46DVA-VC 4DT-VC TM-4VT — HSDV4658-1313 — 4DH-1313 High Wind Co-axial 46DVA-VCH —...
  • Page 33: 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...
  • Page 34: Spare Parts

    OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER Firebox Assembly 4000634AH NG Pilot Injector #51 4000735 Restrictor (2) 4000767 LPG Pilot Injector #30 4000736 Convection Baffl e 4000744 2-Flame Pilot Hood 4000730 Fret Support LH 4003652BY Electrode 720A543 Retainer Tab LH 4003650 Pilot Tube...
  • Page 35 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION 50a, 50b 51a, 51b 8a, 8b 14a, 12a, 12b 34a, 29a, 29b 39a, 39b...
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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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