Valor 1500IN (NG) Installation & Owner's Manual

L1 series

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1500IN (NG) & 1500IP (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.
4002873-15
©2014, Miles Industries Ltd.
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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.
Miles Industries Ltd.
www.valorfi replaces.com
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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  • Page 1 Installation and service must be performed bedroom or bed sitting room. by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande. gas supplier. Miles Industries Ltd. www.valorfi replaces.com 4002873-15 ©2014, Miles Industries Ltd.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 17. www.valorfi replaces.com © Copyright Miles Industries Ltd., 2014. All rights reserved.
  • 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

    • READ the SAFETY information on pages be installed by a qualifi ed dealer. Each Valor fi replace 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 a) 1555 1” trim: Insert the screen’s top tabs in the be removed using a white or light colored cloth with mild slots in the convection baffl e then rest the screen soap and warm water when the material is cool, then bottom tabs on the edge of the opening in the dried immediately.
  • Page 8: Replacing Batteries

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION The appliance area must always be kept clear and 1. Remove the barrier screen, the side doors and the free from combustible materials, gasoline and other plinth. Grab the battery box and pull it out from its fl...
  • Page 9: Servicing Your Fireplace

    OWNER’S Owner’s Information INFORMATION Servicing Your Fireplace How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot If any attention is required for your appliance, contact Be Turned ON Inadvertently your supplier quoting the model number. It will be You can use one of the two following methods to helpful if the appliance’s serial number can also ensure that your fi...
  • 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 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: 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 16: 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 17: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    QUALIFIED Commonwealth of Massachusetts INSTALLER 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identifi cation plate State of Massachusetts Carbon shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the Monoxide Detector/Vent Terminal building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above Signage Requirements grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance...
  • Page 18 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 19: Specifi Cations

    QUALIFIED Specifi cations INSTALLER For installations at elevations above 4,500 feet Approval & Codes (1,370 m) in Canada, please consult provincial and/or This appliance is certifi ed to ANSI Z21.88a-2012/ local authorities having jurisdiction. CSA 2.33a-2012 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...
  • Page 20: Overview

    QUALIFIED Overview INSTALLER Fire On/Off Wall Switch Mantel—See Mantel & Hearth Clearances (20-foot wire length) (supplied) Framing—See Framing Requirements Remote Handset Wall Holder Supplied as 1/2 inch thick Optional Decorative vertical outlet, fi eld S urrou non-combustible Light Dimmer convertible to Barr r ier Screen (required) cement board –...
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 1/2” thick non-combustible cement board 23-7/8”...
  • Page 23 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 24: Framing Requirements

    QUALIFIED Framing Requirements INSTALLER Framing Dimensions NOTE: Height of cavity may be affected by vent configuration - 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 of firebox NOTE: This unit requires a solid platform to support it.
  • Page 25 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 1/2” thick Min. 1” non-combustible (25.4 mm) Cement Board clearance to combustibles around...
  • Page 26 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 27 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 1/2” thick non-combustible Cement board For venting clearances, see Venting Chart section Fireplace opening FULL SHELF, rear outlet...
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30 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 31 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 42.
  • Page 32: 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 regulations may require greater clearances. wall or through the roof. • The vent terminal must not be recessed into a wall •...
  • Page 33: Co-Linear Venting

    QUALIFIED Co-axial Venting INSTALLER Vertical Vent Termination Overhang should not extend beyond vent if within 48” of Horizontal termination cap overhang Roof Minimum 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 34 QUALIFIED Co-Linear Venting INSTALLER Dimensions with co-linear adapter Dimensions shown are with 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 35: 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 9.
  • Page 36: Remove Heat Shield

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 3. Reinstall the heat shield to the top of the appliance Remove Heat Shield case (3 screws). Remove the heat shield from the top of the appliance case (3 screws). If using the top outlet, discard the shield. If using a rear outlet, keep the shield to reinstall after converting the top to rear outlet—see next subsection.
  • Page 37: Plan Wall Finish

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Plan Wall Finish Non-combustible cement board Gypsum board The L1 Linear fi replace requires a 1/2” Min. 48” up to perimeter (13 mm) thick non-combustible cement board (1219 mm) of cement board to be used as a wall surface immediately 40”...
  • Page 38: Remove Window

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER • Always use tape over joints. Cracking • Behind joints, double up studs or use studs “on the If a clean fi nish with no tile, etc. is desired, joints in fl at” to add extra support to the joint. Adhesive on the cement board and the transition to gypsum board the backside of wall board behind any joints can will require special attention if future cracking is to be...
  • Page 39: Install Electrical Wiring (For Optional Accessories)

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER (for optional 2. Provide a steel surface mount electrical utility box Install Electrical Wiring (Iberville BC 1110 or equivalent), thread cable accessories) through knock-out in the back of box and through This section provides information to install the electric the cable clamp locking ring (if used).
  • Page 40: Set-Up Gas Supply

    QUALIFIED Installation 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. Set-up Gas Supply The gas supply inlet con- nection is a 3/8”...
  • Page 41 QUALIFIED 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 42: Install Liners

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 5. Place the right panel against the right wall of the Install Liners fi rebox. The liners install in the manner outline below. For the enamel liners, an infi ll set will be needed with less than 2’-0” vertical pipe rise in vent system— see the installation instructions supplied with the liners.
  • Page 43: Install Long Beach Driftwood Kit

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 3. Fill a small container with the equivalent of Install Long Beach Driftwood Kit 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 44 QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER 4. Place the front left 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 45: 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 46 QUALIFIED 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 47: Install Murano Beads Set

    ◊ 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. The use of any other fi rebeads products may void Pilot shield your fi...
  • Page 48: 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. 2. While you hold it, pull the side levers back into the Window frame window brackets on each side.
  • Page 49: 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 The wall switch kit is provided with this appliance.
  • Page 50: Set-Up Remote Control

    QUALIFIED 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 51: Check Operation

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER In a few unusual installations, the fl ame picture may Check Operation 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 52: Install Remote Control Handset Wall Holder

    QUALIFIED Installation INSTALLER Install Remote Control Handset Wall Holder The remote control kit for this fi replace comes complete with a wall-mounted holder. This Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Packing Contents: 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 53: Wiring Diagram

    QUALIFIED Wiring Diagram INSTALLER Wall Switch Kit Connector Remote Battery Box 4 AA Batteries GV60 Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 54: Approved Venting Components

    QUALIFIED Approved Venting Components INSTALLER Approved Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Models 1200, 1500, 1600 and 1700 Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Co-axial Kit, 26” long — — — — — — — Standard Co-axial...
  • Page 55 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 56: 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 57: 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 Handset G6R H3T5-ZV (BJ) 4001910 Top stand-offs (2) 4002985 Receiver G6R-R3AM-ZV (CP) 4001911...
  • Page 58 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 59 OWNER’S Spare Parts INFORMATION 14a, 14b 24-25 19-23 27a, 27b 36a, 36b...
  • Page 61 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.
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