Miles Industries HORIZON 535XAN Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater
Installation & Operating Instructions
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.
4000309-14
© 2009, Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
H
ORIZON
Model 535XAN (Natural Gas)
Model 535XAP (Propane)
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Manufactured by
MILES INDUSTRIES LTD.
British Columbia, Canada
www.valorfi 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 Detector requirements under “Safety and by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the Warning Information” on page 5. gas supplier. Manufactured by MILES INDUSTRIES LTD. British Columbia, Canada www.valorfi replaces.com 4000309-14 © 2009, Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • 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 qualified dealer. Each Valor fireplace is fully tested during the production process for your safety and comfort.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety and Warning Information ..............4 Options .......................7 Dimensions ....................8 Specifications ....................9 Location ....................10 Recessed Insert Applications ..............14 Horizontal Termination Locations ............15 Supply Gas ....................16 Pack Contents..................16 Appliance Preparation ................18 Installations with Horizontal Termination—Installing to Wall .....23 Installations with Vertical Termination—Through the Roof ....25 Remote Control Installation ..............26 Gas Supply Installation ................27 Aeration Setting Check ................27...
  • Page 4: Safety And Warning Information

    Safety and Warning Information READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully before This gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be vented starting the installation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW these directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be attached to a installation instructions may result in possible fire hazard chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
  • Page 5 Safety and Warning Information State of California. Proposition 65 Warning. Fuels used in gas, wood-burning or oil fired 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 venting system shall include: 1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and 2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system. (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 flue gases, but identifies “special venting systems”, the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:...
  • Page 7: Options

    Options Heater engine unit #535XAN is used with all natural gas installations. Heater engine unit #535XAP is used with all propane gas installations. Optional features Circulating Fan Kit #755CFK Having variable speed and temperature control, it is designed to boost the natural convection process through the appliance.
  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Dimensions 36” (914 mm) 32-3/16” (817 mm) min. See table Mantel Stand-offs 7” (180 mm) From finished wall front 1-1/2 to top vent (38 mm) 4-1/2” 2” (50 mm) min. (114 mm) From combustible framing to vent Stand-offs 3” (75 mm) min. 14”...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications Approvals & codes These appliances are certified by ANSI Z21.88b-2008 / CSA 2.33b-2008 Vented Gas Fireplace Heater for use in Canada and USA. These appliances are for installation directly venting through an outside wall or through the roof. Model 535XAN is for use with natural gas. Model 535XAP is for use with propane gas.
  • Page 10: Location

    Location Framing Wall Finish The framing dimensions are shown in Figure 4. This part of • A non-combustible hearth is not necessary in wall MUST be non- front of this appliance. combustible • Note that the unit is installed at the framing (cement stage and fixed to framing using support board or...
  • Page 11 Location Horizontal Rear Termination See figure 5. Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit or another terminal cap and accessories. Adapter #817VAK, one 90º vent elbow and pipe lengths will be required. See venting accessories list on pages 36–37 for allowable components.
  • Page 12 Location Horizontal Side Termination See figures 5 & 6. 6-1/8” (156 mm) The vent pipe dimensional requirements in section min. to hole center Horizontal Rear Termination apply. The minimum floor location is shown in figure 6. 16-1/2” Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit (42 cm) min.
  • Page 13 Location Through the Roof Termination* 5-9/16” (142 mm) min. See figure 8. from hole Adapter #817VAK, pipe lengths, a vertical vent terminal center and roof flashing will be required. Various other ceiling or to back wall roof items may be necessary depending on the particular installation.
  • Page 14: Recessed Insert Applications

    Recessed Insert Applications Outlet Conversion to Co-Linear Liners using Valor #556CLA Co-Linear 3” min. 2 x 3” bend radius liners Adapter. (Generic co-axial to co-linear adapter boxes may also be used as an alternate to the 556CLA). Only for use when retrofitting a solid-fuel burning 18”...
  • Page 15: Horizontal Termination Locations

    Horizontal Termination Locations Vent Location • 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 airflow hits the outside vent terminal from any direction.
  • Page 16: Supply Gas

    Supply Gas Heater engine unit #535XAN is used with all natural gas installations. Heater engine unit #535XAP is used with all propane gas installations. The supply pressure must be between the limits shown in the section Specifications of this manual. The supply connection is ⅜”...
  • Page 17 Pack Contents Figure 11 Pack contents Frame Side Appliance Engine Fixing Brackets Ceramic Walls Ceramic Logs Gas Inlet Adaptor Port Cover Ash Bed Support Top Heat Shield Panel Stand-off Brackets Frame Top Support Angle Type “A” Screw Type “B” Pack Type “C”...
  • Page 18: Appliance Preparation

    Appliance Preparation Window Removal See figure 12. 1. Turn the top two spring-loaded window bolts through 90° to release the window from the firebox. 2. Remove the bottom two spring-loaded window bolts. 3. Detach the chain from the top right corner of the window. 4.
  • Page 19 Appliance Preparation Co-Linear Conversion For installation into solid-fuel burning fi replaces and chimneys ONLY. Generic Adapter Box 3” Inlet 3” Exhaust 1. Fit the adapter #817VAK over the appliance vent collars pushing on fi rmly. See fi gure 817VAK 2. Fit and fully twist-lock the co-axial-to-co-linear adapter to the #817VAK adapter. 3.
  • Page 20 Appliance Preparation Top Heat Shield & Stand-offs Fitting Shield to rest See figures 15 & 16. on 2 supports 1. Remove the screws at the top rear corner of the case sides. 2. Locate the heat shield over the vent pipe adapter. 3.
  • Page 21: Attaching Air Restrictors

    Appliance Preparation Attaching Air Restrictors There are two types of restrictor supplied with each #535 engine unit. One type is for installations with horizontal vent termination and the other is for installations with 4-9/16” 4-5/16” through-the-roof termination—see fi gure 18. No indent Identification (116 mm)
  • Page 22: Attaching Rear Ceramic Support

    Appliance Preparation Attaching Rear Ceramic Support See figure 20. Fit the rear ceramic support to the firebox back panel with three screws. Attaching Appliance to the Framing See figure 21. 1. Place the heater in position in the framing. 2. Secure the side support angles to the side studding through two holes each side with the woodscrews supplied.
  • Page 23: Installations With Horizontal Termination-Installing To Wall

    Installations with Horizontal Termination—Installing to Wall Important Installer Notice – Weather Sealing & Vapor Barriers It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that vent installations through exterior walls are caulked and weatherproofed in such a manner as to: • Prevent rain water from entering the wall from the weather side by adequately caulking the outer vent plate to the exterior wall surface.
  • Page 24 Installations with Horizontal Termination—Installing to Wall Terminals—Installing to Wall 5” This piece may be cut to length Unless the wall is totally non-combustible, fit wall Max. is 26” thimbles. Install as detailed in the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the pipes. Sidewall vent terminations within 7’...
  • Page 25: Installations With Vertical Termination-Through The Roof

    Installations with Vertical Termination—Through the Roof All Co-Axial Vent Installations Overhang should not extend beyond • Check the roof pitch to determine which roof flashing will be needed. vent if within 48” of Horizontal termination cap See venting accessories list on pages 36–37 for allowable components. overhang •...
  • Page 26: Remote Control Installation

    Remote Control Installation Caution! Don’t connect the batteries to the remote control receiver until the wires are connected to the burner control unit, as short circuit could result in destruction of the electrical components. • Connect the wiring harness to the receiver box by pushing the wire connector on to the receiver circuit board. The plug will only go on one way so please ensure that the wires are pointing up and slot in the board is in line with the tab on the wiring harness plug.
  • Page 27: Gas Supply Installation

    Gas Supply Installation • The gas supply pipe should enter the appliance case through the opening at the rear left side. The supply pipe should be connected to the appliance gas inlet pipe situated at the left side of the control valve. Supply line connection to the inlet pipe is 3/8”...
  • Page 28: Ceramic Fuel Bed Installation

    Ceramic Fuel Bed Installation Ceramic Walls Installation 1. Locate the ceramic rear wall in the channel at back of the firebox and flat against the back of the firebox. See figure 2. Locate the sidewalls against the sides of the firebox. Make sure that they are behind the raised edges of the burner module base at the back...
  • Page 29: Window Refitting & Checking

    Window Refitting & Checking 1. Refit the window with the bottom two bolts. The bolts should be screwed in securely. 2. Refit the chain to the top right corner of the window. 3. Refit the top two bolts securing by turning them through 90°.
  • Page 30: Front Installation

    Front Installation #601SFB Standard Metal Front 1. Fit the lower louver unit using the hinge studs and hinge spacers as shown in figure 42. 2. Fix the two adhesive backed magnet counter plates to the tabs at the firebox sides, which line up with the magnets on the lower louver. See figure 42. 3.
  • Page 31: Owner's Information

    Owner’s Information Operating Your Fireplace For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flame supervision device which will shut-off the gas supply if, for any reason, the pilot flame goes out. This device incorporates a fixed probe, which senses the heat from the pilot flame. If the probe is cool, the device will prevent any gas flow unless the burner control knob is kept pushed in at the PILOT position.
  • Page 32 Owner’s Information Push in the two spring-loaded bolts at the top of the window and make a quarter turn so that the slots in the bolt heads are horizontal. This will release the top of the window. Remove the bottom two spring-loaded window bolts. Detach the chain from the top right corner of the window.
  • Page 33: Remote Control Operation

    Remote Control Operation Your fireplace remote control helps you get the comfort, convenience and aesthetics you want from your gas fireplace. The remote controls your fireplace 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 flashing.
  • Page 34 Remote Control Operation Setting the flame Use this setting when you want a particular flame level. For instance, you want to watch flames burn at their highest level and you don’t mind if the room is too hot. 1. To raise the flame, press and hold the ▲ button until the flame gets to the desired level.
  • Page 35: 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. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 36: Approved Venting Components

    Approved Venting Components APPROVED DIRECT VENT SUPPLIERS FOR VALOR MODELS 530, 534, 535, AND MF28 Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Co-axial Kit, 26” long — — — — — 551DVK Standard Co-axial 46DVA-HC 4DT-HC TM-4HT —...
  • Page 37 Approved Venting Components 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 46DVA-09 4DT-09 — 9” long — — — Black 46DVA-09B 4DT-09(B) — Galvanized 46DVA-12 4DT-12...
  • Page 38: 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...

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