Miles Industries retrofire RF24DN Installation And Owner's Manual

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Direct Vent Fireplace Insert
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.
4000607-11
© 2007 Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
Model RF24DN/DP
Installation and Owner's Manual
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.
Patents Pending

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  • Page 1 fi tter in the State Installation and service must be performed of Massachusetts. by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Manufactured by MILES INDUSTRIES LTD. British Columbia, Canada www.milesfi replaces.com 4000607-11 © 2007 Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 The information contained in this installation manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. Miles Industries Ltd. reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifi cations without notice. Miles Industries Ltd. grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of your heater, and assumes no responsibility for any consequential damage(s).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and Warning Information..............4 Options ......................5 Specifi cations ....................5 Dimensions ....................6 Vent Confi gurations ..................7 Vent Termination ....................8 Pack Contents ....................9 Existing Fireplace Preparation ..............10 Supply Gas ....................11 Vent Liner Rough-In ..................12 Appliance Preparation .................12 Firebox Installation ..................13 Ceramic Fuel Bed Installation ..............15 Window Refi...
  • 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 before starting the installation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW vented directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be these installation instructions may result in possible fi re attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel hazard and will void the warranty.
  • Page 5: Options

    Options Fuel Termination—Miles Industries’ 559CLT Co-Linear Termination. 559SFK Square Flashing Kit required for RF24DVN—Natural Gas Installations terminating existing masonry chimney applications. RF24DVP—Propane Gas Installations Circulating Fan Decorative Cast Iron Frets 555CFK—Circulating Fan Kit with 6’–0” c/w grounded RA24CV—Contemporary, Vintage Iron Finish cord set.
  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions 24-1/2” 17-1/4” 3” dia. 3” dia. RA24TB Fret (Black) Inlet 25-1/2” 27” Gas Inlet 3/8” NPT Female RA24CV Fret (Vintage Iron) RA24AV Fret (Vintage Iron) Control Valve Location Optional Frets 1” Front Face of Cast Fret Min. 12” 24”...
  • Page 7: Vent Confi Gurations

    Vent Confi gurations Allowable Vent Confi gurations The RF24 is certifi ed for use with approved 3” diameter fl exible venting installed into an approved existing solid fuel burning masonry or factory built chimney system. The venting system must terminate vertically at the roof using an approved termination cap.
  • Page 8: Vent Termination

    Vent Termination The RF24 is approved for Vertical Co-Linear Termination Only. Two 3” diameter 10” dia. 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. The method of fl ashing will depend on whether the liners are installed into a rectangular masonry or round factory-built solid-fuel burning chimney.
  • Page 9: Pack Contents

    Pack Contents RF24 Engine Pack Rear Log • Content as shown • 3” dia Stainless Gear Clamps (2) • Fret Retainer Thumbscrews (4) • Convection Baffl e Wing nuts (2) L/H Cross Middle R/H Cross • Batteries—4 AA, 1 9V Cross Log Rear Brick Front Log...
  • Page 10: Existing Fireplace Preparation

    Pack Contents Optional Frets (sold separately) Choice of cast iron frets available separately. Simply slide into place on fret retainers supplied with engine. 25-1/2” 27” 24-1/2” 11” 10” 8” RA24TB Fret (Black) RA24CV Fret (Vintage Iron) RA24AV Fret (Vintage Iron) 555CFK Circulating Fan Kit (sold separately) Thermally actuated fan (blower), mounting plate, and variable speed control complete with 6’–0”...
  • Page 11: Supply Gas

    Existing Fireplace Preparation Existing Glass Doors and Wire Screens Existing glass doors must be permanently removed prior to installing the RF24 insert. Existing wire fi re screens may remain in place or new ones may be added. The RF24 has been tested and approved to operate with wire fi...
  • Page 12: Vent Liner Rough-In

    Vent Liner Rough-in Rough-in the two 3” diameter vent liners into existing chimney system being careful not to tear or damage the liners in the process. It may be easier to install both liners at the same time rather than one at a time. Leave plenty of liner at the bottom end if the Heater will be connected while on the hearth (see diagram).
  • Page 13: Firebox Installation

    Firebox Installation 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 or with the fi rebox in the cavity. Use gear clamps provided to connect the liners to the fi rebox. If the liners are connected with the fi rebox on the hearth, it will be necessary to pull the slack liner up from the top of the chimney after the fi...
  • Page 14: Side View

    Firebox Installation 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 bolt Leveling bolt Front View Side View Burner Module Reinstallation...
  • Page 15: Ceramic Fuel Bed Installation

    Firebox Installation 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 16 Ceramic Fuel Bed Installation Ceramic Log Set Installation Carefully remove the ceramic logs from the packaging taking care not to damage them. Install the logs as described below. Please note that the Rear Log will have a different position depending of the gas type. The position of the logs is critical to insure the good performance of the appliance.
  • Page 17: Window Refi Tting And Checking

    Window Refi tting and Checking Hook the window over the top edge of the fi rebox, and fasten the bottom two spring loaded bolts by pushing in and turning 90 degrees. Check that the window moves freely against the spring by pulling out at the bottom.
  • Page 18: Operation Check And Aeration Adjustment

    Operation Check and Aeration Adjustment Turn the fi replace up and down using the remote control to confi rm that the full range of inputs is achieved. Light the fi re and allow to warm up for 10–15 minutes to evaluate the Air Shutter fl...
  • Page 19: Owner's Information

    Owner’s Information Please read the Safety and Warning Information section at the beginning of this manual. Operating Your Fire For your safety, this appliance is fi tted with a fl ame supervision device which will shut-off the gas supply if, for any reason, the pilot fl...
  • Page 20 Owner’s Information Automatic ON/OFF You can set your fi replace to come on before you wake up and turn off after you leave and then, turn on again just before you come home and turn off after going to bed. You can leave it like this for the heating season.
  • Page 21: General Servicing

    Owner’s Information Cleaning It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During startup, condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside of the glass and causes dust, lint etc. to cling to the glass surface. Initially paint, while curing, may Check that Window deposit a slight fi...
  • Page 22: 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 23: 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...
  • Page 24: Parts

    Parts PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER Firebox Assembly 400634AH 2-Flame Pilot Hood 4000730 Restrictor (2) 400767 Electrode 720A543 Convection Baffl e 4000744 Pilot Tube 4000732 Fret Support LH 4000693 Straight Connector 544079 Wing Nut (2) 4000741 Maxitrol Valve GV34 4000056 Leg LH 4000662...
  • Page 25 Parts 8a, 8b 14a, 12a, 12b 53a, 53b 54a, 54b 34a, 29a, 29b 40a, 40b...

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