Appliance Preparation - Valor 1500IN Installation & Owner's Manual

Unpacking the appliance
To assist you, we have included the cement board that
may be required in the installation. The boards may
need to be removed and reinstalled. One of the boards
is fi xed temporarily to the back of the appliance for
transportation purpose. When disassembling the crate
into which the appliance is located, be careful not to
damage this board.
Beware of sharp edges! Wear gloves!
1. Remove the cardboard wrapping and the wood
pallet from the appliance and discard.
2. Remove the cement board from the rear of the
appliance and set aside with screws for future use.
3. Unpack any loose items from around the appliance.
4. Remove the window and set aside in a safe place
to avoid damage—see next page.
5. Verify that you have all the components
required for the installation, including:
- liners and fuel bed (in separate carton);
- trim kit;
- venting components and accessories;
- electrical components if installing optional
decorative light wall switch or blower.
6. The standoffs are supplied fl at on the fi rebox and
fi xed at one end. Bend them as shown and fi x the
loose end to the top of the fi rebox.
Fold Lines
7. Remove the 4 screws retaining the engine to its
pallet.

Appliance Preparation

8. Taking great care not to cut your hands on the
sheet metal edges, lift the appliance out of its
packing base and place in the framing. Make
sure that the unit is at the right height with
consideration to the height of the hearth or
combustible fl ooring.
9. Remove the heat shield from the top of the appli-
ance 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.
Remove heat shield (3 screws)
Converting from Top to Rear Outlet (if
required)
This unit is supplied with a top vent outlet which can
be fi eld-converted to a rear vent outlet.
Please note that the rear outlet requires the
installation of the heat shield on top of the heater
case as indicated.
1. Remove the top outlet collar (3 screws).
Remove top outlet (3 screws)
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