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Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater
Installation & Operating Instructions
This manual contains instructions to install the ENGINE ONLY. A front trim kit is
REQUIRED to install the engine as it affects the framing cavity and position of the
engine. Refer to the manual supplied with the front for framing and fi nishing.
Please read this manual BEFORE installing and operating this appliance.
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.
4000305-14
©2007, Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
Models 530XAN/XAP (logs)
Models 530XCN/XCP (coals)
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Manufactured by
MILES INDUSTRIES LTD.
British Columbia, Canada
www.milesfi replaces.com
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. Also, see Carbon Monoxide
Detector requirements under "Safety and
Warning Information" on page 5.
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- Page 1 Models 530XAN/XAP (logs) Models 530XCN/XCP (coals) Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater Installation & Operating Instructions INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. This manual contains instructions to install the ENGINE ONLY. A front trim kit is REQUIRED to install the engine as it affects the framing cavity and position of the engine.
- Page 2 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 dealer. Each Valor is fully tested during the production process for your safety and comfort.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety and Warning Information ..............4 Specifi cations ....................7 Dimensions, Clearance and Framing ............8 Horizontal Termination Locations ............9 Horizontal Termination Venting Confi gurations ........10 Horizontal Termination Installations ............12 Vertical Termination Venting Confi gurations ........13 Vertical Termination Installations ............15 Appliance Preparation ................17 Air Restrictors Installation..............20 Remote Control Installation ..............21... -
Page 4: Safety And Warning Information
Safety and Warning Information READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully This gas fi replace and vent assembly MUST be vented before starting the installation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be attached these installation instructions may result in possible fi re to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning hazard and will void the warranty. - Page 5 Safety and Warning Information State of California. Proposition 65 Warning. Fuels used in gas, wood-burning or oil fi red appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
- Page 6 Safety and Warning Information (c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include: 1.
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Page 7: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Approvals and Codes This appliance is certifi ed to ANSI Z21.88a–2007/CSA 2.33a–2007 Vented Gas Fireplace Heater Standard for use in Canada and USA. The appliance complies with CGA P.4.1, Testing method for measuring annual fi replace effi ciencies. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149. -
Page 8: Dimensions, Clearance And Framing
Specifi cations Wall Thickness The appliance vent is suitable for penetrating a combustible wall up to 14” (36cm) thick. A non-combustible wall can be any thickness up to the maximum horizontal run of vent pipe allowed for the particular installation—see Horizontal Termination Venting Confi gurations section. Supply Gas Heater engine 530XAN /XCN is used for Natural gas installations. -
Page 9: Horizontal Termination Locations
Horizontal Termination Locations • The vent terminal must be located on an outside wall or through the roof. • This direct vent appliance is designed to operate when an undisturbed airfl ow hits the outside vent terminal from any direction. •... -
Page 10: Horizontal Termination Venting Confi Gurations
14” (36 cm) max. within • 817VAK Vent Collar Adapter required if using other combustible wall. than Valor’s 551DVK pipe with termination; 26” (66 cm) max. • Terminal Guard may be required if terminating within vent length 7’0” of grade or where accessible. - Page 11 Horizontal Termination Venting Confi gurations See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Rear Outlet w/Vertical Rise —Horizontal Termination • 817VAK Vent Collar Adapter required; • Maximum 2 x 90° elbows allowed (or equivalent: 2 x 45° elbows = 1 x 90° elbow); •...
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Page 12: Horizontal Termination Installations
551DVK) have designed their components to fi t this twist-lock type collar. • Do not mix components from different manufacturers with the exception of the fi nal piece through the wall which may be a Valor 551DVK Vent Termination with pipe attached. •... -
Page 13: Vertical Termination Venting Confi Gurations
Vertical Termination Venting Confi gurations See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Rear Outlet through Roof (Co-axial Pipe) Approved vertical termination cap • 817VAK Vent Collar Adapter required; • Maximum 2 x 45° elbows allowed for offsetting; Roof •... - Page 14 Vertical Termination Venting Confi gurations See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Co-linear Venting into Existing Solid-Fuel Approved co-linear termination or approved Burning Fireplaces and Chimneys co-linear adapter 3” min. and approved 2 x 3” Co-linear adapter may be installed as top or rear bend radius Flashing co-axial...
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Page 15: Vertical Termination Installations
Vertical Termination Installations See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. All Co-axial Vent Installations Overhang should • The 530 heater may be installed using components from not extend beyond vent if within 48” of a variety of manufacturers listed on pages 32–33. Horizontal termination cap •... - Page 16 Vertical Termination Installations See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Co-linear Vent Installations The size of the fi replace cavity required to insert the 530 engine varies with the style of front trim chosen. Refer to the front trim installation manual for required dimensions.
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Page 17: Appliance Preparation
Appliance Preparation Window Removal Release the top of the window by pulling forward and rotating outwards the two bars at the top corners. Unscrew the two spring-loaded bolts securing the bottom of the window. Carefully lift the window. Keep the window and bolts in a safe place. - Page 18 Appliance Preparation Conversion to Top Outlet for Solid Direct Vent Co-axial Piping If installing with rear vent outlet, go to next step. Remove the top plate and seal by unscrewing 12 screws. Keep the seal, plate and screws for fi tting to the back.
- Page 19 Vent Outlet Preparation for Co-axial Installations using Non-Valor Vent Components If installing straight off the back venting with Valor terminal kit #551DVK only, ignore this step: Fit the adapter #817VAK over the appliance vent collars pushing on fi rmly. Align the adapter so that the seam on horizontal pipes is not at the bottom—check by...
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Page 20: Air Restrictors Installation
Air Restrictors Installation Attaching Air Restrictors—Appliances with Vertical Vent Rise Only • No restrictors are required for appliances which only have a horizontal vent run. • Restrictors for co-linear applications are the same as required for co-axial of same 1, 2, ...etc. height—see table below. -
Page 21: Remote Control Installation
Remote Control Installation Caution! Do not connect the batteries to the remote control receiver until the wires are connected to the burner control unit, as a short circuit could result in the destruction of the electrical components. • Connect the wiring harness to the receiver box, by pushing the wire connector on to the receiver circuit board. -
Page 22: Gas Supply Installation
Gas Supply Installation • It’s preferable to rough-in the gas line at this point before proceeding with the fi rebox installation. • The appliance is supplied for supply gas connection at the rear left corner of the case. Supply line connection to the inlet pipe of the appliance is 3/8”NPT (female). -
Page 23: Aeration Setting Check
Aeration Setting Check The burner is equipped with an adjustable shutter to control primary aeration. The shutter is factory set at an aeration gap, which will give optimum performance for the vast majority of installations. In a few unusual installations, performance may be improved by adjusting the aeration. The need for adjustment should be determined by operating the appliance with the ceramic fuel effects and window installed. -
Page 24: Ceramic Logs Installation
Ceramic Logs Installation Place the base log on the supports in the fi rebox and against the support at the fi rebox back. Locate the rear upper log on the two ceramic pins at the rear of the base log. Place the front log behind the metal strip at the front of the fi... -
Page 25: Ceramic Coals Installation
Ceramic Coals Installation Place the base coal on the supports in the fi rebox and against the fi rebox back. Place the left front coal in position behind the metal lip at the front of the fi rebox. The side projection on this coal should be near the middle front of the fi... -
Page 26: Window Refi Tting And Checking
Window Refi tting and Checking Place the window centrally against the engine unit and resting on the support at bottom front of the engine. Pull the clamping bars forward and rotate inwards to secure the top of the window. Fit the two spring loaded bolts through the bottom of the window and tighten to secure the bottom of the window. Pull the top of the window forward and release to ensure the springs return it in position. -
Page 27: Owner's Information
Owner’s Information Operating Your Fireplace Performance of LPG For your safety, this appliance is fi tted with a fl ame supervision device which will appliances may be shut-off the gas supply if, for any reason, the pilot fl ame goes out. This device affected by the quality incorporates a fi... - Page 28 Owner’s Information Batteries All appliances use four 1.5V AA batteries for remote control receivers and the handset uses a 9V battery. Batteries are accessible by opening the bottom access panel and removing the lid of the remote control receiver. Batteries should last one to two seasons, depending on usage. Removing batteries in the off season will extend battery life.
- Page 29 Owner’s Information Setting the fl ame Use this setting when you want a particular fl ame level. For instance, you want to watch fl ames burn at their highest level and you don’t mind if the room is too hot. To raise the fl...
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Page 30: Lighting Instructions
Lighting Instructions 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 31: Options
Options Additional optional features Stone Effect Set #561SES The Stone Effect set may be installed as a fuel bed instead of the logs or coals supplied with the engine. It may be fi tted at the time of the engine installation or retrofi tted at a later date. Bedroom Remote Kit #562BRK Automatic shut-off remote control kit for bedroom installation. -
Page 32: Approved Venting Components
Approved Venting Components Approved Alternative Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Models 530, 534, 535, AND Miles Fireplaces’ Models RF24D and MF28 Venting Parts Code / Availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Co-axial kit, 26” long — — — — —... - Page 33 Notes: Simpson Dura-Vent co-axial pipes and fi ttings require Valor 817VAK Starter Adapter to fi t Valor’s smooth collars. All other above manufacturers’ collars will fi t directly to Simpson Dura-Vent or Valor’s smooth collars. 2) Follow instructions supplied with each manufacturer’s components.
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Page 34: Warranty
Warranty 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 35: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Code Description Part no. Code Description Part no. Side wall support (2) 330A898 Elbow injector NG/LPG 720A580 / 9730013 Rear wall support 320B320 Inlet pipe 030A224 Battery shield 330A908 Inlet pipe adapter 220K997 Velcro strip 4000022 Valve to inlet pipe 220K891 connector Brick retainer... - Page 36 Replacement Parts...