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Valor 1500IN Installation & Owner's Manual

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1500IN (NG) & 1500IP (LPG)
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.
4002873-04
©2011, Miles Industries Ltd.
L1 S
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.
Manufactured by
MILES INDUSTRIES LTD., British Columbia, Canada
www.valorfi replaces.com
ERIES
Lea ve t his ma nua l
with t he applianc e.
Re tain t his manua l
for f uture ref e re nce.
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 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 "Important
Safety Information" on page 6.
Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande.
I NSTALLE R
C ON SU MER

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  • Page 1 L1 S ERIES DV ZC Gas Fireplace 1500IN (NG) & 1500IP (LPG) Installation & Owner’s Manual I NSTALLE R Lea ve t his ma nua l HOT GLASS WILL with t he applianc e. CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS C ON SU MER UNTIL COOLED.
  • Page 2 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., 2011...

  • Page 3: 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety and Your Fireplace ................3 Important Safety Information ................5 Specifi cations ....................8 ◊ Overview ......................9 Dimensions & Location ................10 Mantel & Hearth Clearances ...............11 Framing Requirements ................13 Venting ......................17 Co-axial Venting ...................18 Co-Linear Venting ..................22 Installation Planning ..................24 Appliance Preparation .................25 Window Removal ..................28 Electrical Wiring (for optional accessories) ..........29...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information OWNER’S INFO READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully This unit MUST be used with a vent system as before starting the installation. FAILURE TO described in this installation manual. NO OTHER vent FOLLOW these installation instructions may result in system or components MAY BE USED.

  • Page 6: Operating Your Fireplace For The First Time

    Important Safety Information OWNER’S INFO State of Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide HOT SURFACES. Be aware that, although safe, Detector/Vent Terminal Signage some combustible materials and fi nishes, even though installed at listed clearances may, over time, Requirements discolor, warp, shrink or show cracks. The 1500 For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled requires the installation of the cement board provided equipment installed in every dwelling, building or...
  • Page 7 Important Safety Information OWNER’S INFO 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identifi cation plate 1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the system design or the venting system components; and building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for 2.

  • Page 8: Specifi Cations

    Standard for Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters for use in Supply Gas Canada and USA, and to CGA 2.17-91 High Altitude Heater engine 1500IN is used with natural gas. Standard in Canada. This appliance is for direct vent Heater engine 1500IP is used with propane gas.

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview INSTALLATION Fire On/Off Wall Switch (20- Mantel—See Mantel & Hearth Clearances foot wire length) Remote Handset Framing—See Framing Requirements Wall Holder Supplied as Non-combustible Surro o u (requi Optional Decorative vertical outlet, fi eld Nar r row 1” Trim 1555LFB cement board Light Dimmer convertible to...

  • Page 10: Dimensions & Location

    Dimensions & Location INSTALLATION 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 11: Mantel & Hearth Clearances

    Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLATION 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 Finished Wall 23-7/8” Do not put Fireplace furniture or objects...
  • Page 12 Mantel & Hearth Clearances INSTALLATION 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 13: Framing Requirements

    Framing Requirements INSTALLATION Framing Dimensions NOTE: Height of cavity may be affected by vent configuration - see page 15 1/2” thick cement board required Between underside above, on each side and below engine opening (supplied w/engine) of header and bottom of firebox NOTE: This unit requires a solid platform to support it.
  • Page 14 Framing Requirements INSTALLATION 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 Min. 1” Cement (25.4 mm) Board clearance to combustibles around vertical vent pipe Fireplace...
  • Page 15 Framing Requirements INSTALLATION 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 16 Framing Requirements INSTALLATION 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 Cement board For venting clearances, see Venting Chart section Fireplace opening FULL SHELF, rear outlet...

  • Page 17: Venting

    Venting INSTALLATION 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 18: Co-Axial Venting

    Co-axial Venting INSTALLATION 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 LENGTH...
  • Page 19 Co-axial Venting INSTALLATION 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 20 Co-axial Venting INSTALLATION Restrictor The amount of restriction is based on laboratory tests. The restrictor is located in the roof of the fi rebox hidden The ideal restrictor position may vary slightly, especially above the top liner panel. Adjust the restrictor before when the vent pipe length is near the limits of the installation of the top liner panel.

  • Page 21: Vent Termination

    Co-axial Venting INSTALLATION Vent Termination • The vent terminal must be located on an outside of the airfl ow or a safety hazard. Local codes or wall or through the roof. regulations may require greater clearances. • This direct vent appliance is designed to operate •...

  • Page 22: Co-Linear Venting

    Co-axial Venting INSTALLATION Vertical Vent Termination Overhang should not extend beyond vent if within 48” of Horizontal termination cap Roof Minimum overhang 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 23 Co-Linear Venting INSTALLATION Dimensions with co-linear adapter Dimensions shown are with Simpson 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 24: Installation Planning

    Installation Planning INSTALLATION Installer—READ THIS FIRST 1. YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE 15. Install the fuel bed. HOMEOWNER: 16. Refi t the window. - The height of the unit and hearth if used; 17. Install the control wall switch kit. - The thickness and type of the wall fi...

  • Page 25: Appliance Preparation

    Appliance Preparation INSTALLATION Unpacking the appliance To assist you, we have included the cement board that 8. Taking great care not to cut your hands on the sheet metal edges, lift the appliance out of its may be required in the installation. The boards may need to be removed and reinstalled.
  • Page 26 Appliance Preparation INSTALLATION 2. Swivel the collar and install as a rear outlet (3 Fitting the appliance into framing screws). 1. Fold out four mounting tabs and recess the Reinstall heat shield appliance in the framing as shown. to top of appliance 2.
  • Page 27 Appliance Preparation INSTALLATION Wall Finishing The L1 Linear fi replace is supplied with non- combustible cement board to be used as a wall surface immediately surrounding the unit. Standard gypsum asis wall board may be used beyond the perimeter of the cement board.

  • Page 28: Window Removal

    Window Removal INSTALLATION The window is held in place by a spring-loaded lever on each side. 1. To remove the window, locate the levers on each side of the window towards the top. Using your Window frame fi nger, pull the lever towards you and unhook it from the window frame bracket.

  • Page 29: Electrical Wiring (For Optional Accessories)

    Electrical Wiring (for optional accessories) INSTALLATION This section provides information to install the electric 2. Provide a steel surface mount electrical utility box pre-wiring required for use with the 1595CFK Circulat- (Iberville BC 1110 or equivalent), thread cable ing Fan Kit and/or the 1565LLK Lighting Kit. through knock-out in the back of box and through the cable clamp locking ring (if used).

  • Page 30: Supply Gas Installation

    Electrical Wiring (for optional accessories) INSTALLATION 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. Supply Gas Installation The gas supply inlet con- nection is a 3/8”...
  • Page 31 Supply Gas Installation INSTALLATION 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 32: Liners Installation

    Liners Installation INSTALLATION All liners install in the manner outline below. Unpack 4. Place the right panel against the right wall of the the liner panels carefully. fi rebox. 1. Remove the top panel support located in the center of the fi rebox at the top edge (2 screws). 2.

  • Page 33: Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation

    Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation INSTALLATION 3. Fill a small container with the equivalent of Material required approximately 3 cups (750 ml) of vermiculite from • Middle platform brackets (supplied with appliance) the bag supplied. • Vermiculite platform (supplied with appliance) •...
  • Page 34 Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation INSTALLATION 3. Place the rear right 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 35: Murano Glass Fire Installation

    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 36 Murano Glass Fire Installation INSTALLATION 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 37: Window Refi Tting

    Window Refi tting INSTALLATION 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 brackets on each side. Window frame IMPORTANT: To ensure a safe operation, verify that the levers are hooked properly to the...
  • Page 38 Wall Switch Kit Installation INSTALLATION 1. Decide where the switch is to be installed. Install 5. On the outside of the fi replace, run the switch wire an electrical outlet box (not supplied) to house the into the outlet box. switch controls.

  • Page 39: Remote Control Initial Set-Up

    Wall Switch Kit Installation INSTALLATION 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 40: Operation Check & Aeration Settings Adjustment

    Operation Check & Aeration Settings Adjustment INSTALLATION In a few unusual installations, the fl ame picture may Operation Check 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 41: Owner's Information

    Owner’s Information OWNER’S INFO Cleaning WARNING WARNING EXTREMELY HOT!!! • Some parts of your fi replace are EXTREMELY DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT! Let the fi replace cool fi rst before cleaning it. HOT, particularly the window. •...
  • Page 42 Owner’s Information OWNER’S INFO Checks WARNING A periodic check of the pilot and burner fl ames should DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT! be made. Check after the fi re has been on for at least Let the fi replace cool fi rst before cleaning it. 30 minutes.
  • Page 43 Owner’s Information OWNER’S INFO 2. Disconnect the battery box. Batteries 3. Remove the screw and slide the cover off. WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE BATTER- IES WHILE THE FIREPLACE IS STILL HOT! Let the fi replace cool fi rst before touching it. CAUTION DO NOT USE a screwdriver or other metallic object to remove the batteries from the battery box...
  • Page 44 Owner’s Information OWNER’S INFO Fireplace Control Devices How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot There are two ways to control your fi replace. Be Turned ON Inadvertently 1. Thermostatic Remote Control; You can use one of the two following methods to 2.

  • Page 45: Remote Control Operation

    Remote Control Operation OWNER’S INFO 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 46 Remote Control Operation OWNER’S INFO • 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 47 Remote Control Operation OWNER’S INFO 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 48 Remote Control Operation OWNER’S INFO 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 49: Options

    Remote Control Operation OWNER’S INFO 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 50: Lighting Instructions

    Lighting Instructions OWNER’S INFO 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 51: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram INSTALLATION Wall Switch Kit Connector Remote Battery Box 4 AA Batteries GV60 Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 52: Approved Venting Components

    Approved Venting Components INSTALLATION Approved Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Models 1200, 1300 and 1500 Venting Parts Code / availability by Manufacturer Venting Parts Description Co-axial Kit, 26” long — — — — — — — Standard Co-axial 46DVA-HC 4DT-HC TM-4HT —...
  • Page 53 Approved Venting Components INSTALLATION 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 4DT-09...

  • Page 54: Warranty

    Warranty OWNER’S INFO 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 55: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts OWNER’S INFO Part Part Code Description Code Description Number Number Heat shield 4003049 Outlet connector 220K891 45 degrees fl anged elbow 0945M Thermocouple interrupter 4001037 Elbow gasket 4002999 Pipe s/s fl ex 4000345 Top stand-offs (2) 4002985 Handset wall holder 9000008 Restrictor plate 4003017...
  • Page 56 Spare Parts OWNER’S INFO Part Code Description Number Brown beach pebble 4003082 Grey beach pebble 4003083 Small grey beach pebble 4003086 White beach pebble 4003084 Black beach pebble 4003085 Small beige beach pebbles (2) 4003087 Grade 1A vermiculite, bagged 4002940...
  • Page 57 Spare Parts OWNER’S INFO 14a, 14b 24-25 19-23 27a, 27b 36a, 36b...
  • Page 59 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. Please circle where appropriate - ask your installer or your dealer if in doubt. The information provided will be used for customer records only.
  • Page 60 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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