Valor Madrona MF28EN Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Free standing direct-vent top or rear vent stove

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Madrona Free Standing Direct-Vent
Installation & Operating Instructions
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.
0009-1
©008, Miles Industries Ltd.
Top or Rear Vent Stove
MF28EN (NG) / MF28EP (LPG)
Engine to be installed ONLY with the cast stove body
MFCS01 or MFCS0
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
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 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 Madrona Free Standing Direct-Vent Top or Rear Vent Stove MF28EN (NG) / MF28EP (LPG) Engine to be installed ONLY with the cast stove body MFCS01 or MFCS0 Installation & Operating Instructions INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE WARNING: If the information in these INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS...
  • Page 2 Thank You ... For purchasing a Valor Madrona. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualified dealer. Each Madrona is fully tested during the production process for your safety and comfort. Your unit has been professionally installed by:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Specifications ..................7 Dimensions & Clearances ..............8 Venting .....................10 Installation ..................15 Packs Contents—Appliance & Castings ........15 Appliance Preparation ..............16 Supply Gas ..................21 Ceramic Logs ..................22 Window Refitting ................23 Initial Remote Control Set-up ............23 Operation Check & Aeration Settings Adjustment ......24 Front &...
  • Page 4 Safety & Warning Information READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully This gas fireplace 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 fire to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning hazard and will void the warranty.
  • Page 5 Safety & Warning Information California 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. California Health &...
  • Page 6 Safety & Warning Information Massachusetts State of Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide Detector/Vent Terminal Signage Requirements - Cont. (b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4: 1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board;...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Approval & This appliance is certified to ANSI Z21.88b-2008 / CSA 2.33b-2008 Vented Gas Fireplace Codes Heater standard for use in Canada and USA, and to CGA .1-91 High Altitude Standard in Canada. This appliance is for direct vent installations. Conversion between fuels may only be done using the approved conversion kits listed on page 33.
  • Page 8: Dimensions & Clearances

    Dimensions & Clearances Dimensions Inlet collar Exhaust Ø 6-5/8” collar Ø ” ” inlet position Center 3/8” line fem. 17-7/8” 28-1/2” Supplied with top vent; field convertible to rear vent ” 30-1/2” 25-1/8” inlet 7-1/2” position 3/8” fem. 27-1/2” 1” Hearth This unit is approved for mounting directly on combustible wood flooring.
  • Page 9 Dimensions & Clearances Clearances Min. ” between Min. ” Min. ” between combustible between Min. ” between combustible wall wall and rear combustible combustible wall and side of stove of stove wall and and stove stove 17-7/8” 28-1/2” Corner clearances Wall clearances Maximum 26”...
  • Page 10: Venting

    34–35. Instructions for co-linear conversion are packaged with the co-linear adapter. Do not mix components from different vent manufacturers, with the exception of Valor’s 551DVK Horizontal Termination Kit which can be used in combination with approved manufacturers’...
  • Page 11 Venting Typical See list of approved venting pipes and accessories on pages 34–35. Venting Components Maximum pipe length: 24” (straight out with snorkel) 14” (45° elbow out with snorkel) Snorkel required (min. 14” high) with horizontal run through the wall (no rise) No more than one 45°...
  • Page 12 Venting The chart below applies to top or rear outlet, roof or wall termination with a vertical rise. All rear outlet venting without a vertical rise must be terminated by a snorkel. How to Read The total length of the vent pipe cannot exceed 40’ (12.2m). the Venting The minimum vertical height with roof termination is 8’...
  • Page 13 Venting Restrictors SOME INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE RESTRICTORS. For improved flame picture and performance, this unit is supplied with two different sets of vent restrictors. The level of restriction required depends on the vertical rise in the venting system and, to a lesser degree, the horizontal run and number of elbows.
  • Page 14 Venting Horizontal • The vent terminal must be located on an outside wall or through the roof. Vent • This direct vent appliance is designed to operate when an undisturbed airflow hits the Termination outside vent terminal from any direction. •...
  • Page 15: Installation

    Venting Vertical Roof Minimum Vent Pitch "H" (feet) Termination Flat to 7/12 Over 7/12 to 1.' 8/12 Over 8/12 to ’ 9/12 Over 9/12 to .’ 10/12 Over 10/12 to .’ 11/12 Over 11/12 to ’ 12/12 Over 12/12 to ’...
  • Page 16: Appliance Preparation

    Appliance Preparation Window & Release the spring bolts at top and bottom Log Pack of the window by pushing and turning 1/4 turn. Lift the window and set it aside in a safe place to avoid damage. Remove the log pack from inside the firebox and set it aside with the window.
  • Page 17 Appliance Preparation Engine Flip the base upside-down. Place the engine on the base at its approximate final position—see detail below. Center the engine using the holes at front of the base as guidelines. Detail Casting Side On the casting side panels, release the top and bottom screws. Panels Drop a hinge pin on the back corner of base and drop the side panel on the pin.
  • Page 18 Appliance Preparation Fixing Adjust the position of the engine to locate the top and bottom screws of the side panels Casting Side into the slots of the engine’s side bracket. Tighten the top and bottom screws. Panels & Adjust the engine as required and fix it to the casting base at bottom of its side Engine brackets with the nuts and bolts provided.
  • Page 19 Appliance Preparation Receiver Once the gas pipe is fitted, clip the receiver on top of the casting crossbar on the base, Position to the left hand side of the valve. Make sure the receiver box is oriented with its wires towards the back and its sensor at the front.
  • Page 20 Appliance Preparation Venting If the appliance is to be vented from the top, it is ready for vent installation once the Outlet engine is on the casting base. If the appliance is to be vented from the rear, it must be converted. Follow these simple steps: 1.
  • Page 21: Supply Gas

    Supply Gas Connector • The gas supply inlet connection is a 3/8” NPT female connector. For detailed location of this connector see drawing on page 7. If a circulating fan or isolating valve is to be installed, adjust the routing of the gas line to suit. Pipes •...
  • Page 22: Ceramic Logs

    Ceramic Logs The ceramic logs are supplied in two packages. Unpack them very carefully to avoid damaging the fragile material. Install the logs as shown below. Please note that the Rear and Front Logs 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 23: Window Refitting

    Window Refitting To refit the window, place it on the firebox frame and hold it in place while pushing and turning its fastening studs 90 degrees. Then, apply light hand pressure against the window frame sides to bed-in the window seal. Initial Remote Control Set-up The receiver and the handset of the remote control system must be initially synchronized before the first use.
  • Page 24: Operation Check & Aeration Settings Adjustment

    Operation Check & Aeration Settings Adjustment Operation Turn the fi replace fl ame up and down using the remote control to confi rm that the full range of inputs is achieved—see the remote control operation instructions on pages 27–29. Check Aeration Light the fi re and allow the unit to warm up for 10–15 minutes to evaluate the fl ame Settings...
  • Page 25: Remote Control Handset Wall Holder Installation

    Front & Top Installation Top Casting Place the top casting piece on the top of the stove ensuring the rear edge is flush with the rear edge of the cast side panels. Fill in the vent space with the infill plate if using a rear vent. To level the top casting, unscrew the levelling bolts on the top rear of each casting side panel as approapiate Hooks (2)
  • Page 26: Owner's Information

    Owner’s Information Operating For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flame supervision device which will shut- Your Stove 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 MAN knob is in position MAN and the metallic core on the valve is pushed in.
  • Page 27 Owner’s Information Batteries The appliance uses four 1.5 V AA batteries for its remote control receiver and one 9 V battery for its handset. Batteries should last one to two seasons, depending on usage. Removing the batteries in the off-season will extend the battery life. Should the batteries lose power, the control may be operated by manually turning the control knob at the valve or by turning off the valve at the switch.
  • Page 28 Owner’s Information Operation STANDBY MODE—Ignited pilot only. Modes MAN MODE—Manual Mode. You can use this mode to adjust the flame height up or down. ☼ TEMP MODE—Daytime Temperature Mode (appliance must be in Standby mode; pilot ignited): temp The room temperature is measured and compared to the set temperature. The flame height is then automatically adjusted to achieve the Daytime set temperature.
  • Page 29 Owner’s Information Temperature Use this setting when you come in and want to enjoy a set temperature. Select either the ☼ MODE or the ☽ MODE by briefly pressing the temp temp SET button. Hold the SET button until the TEMP display flashes. Set the desired temperature with the or the buttons.
  • Page 30 Owner’s Information In cases where you want to turn off your fireplace and cannot do it with the remote Manual ON/ OFF Switch control handset (misplaced, lost, dead batteries, etc.), you can turn off the appliance with the manual switch located on the right hand side of the valve. Simply reach under the front and activate the switch.
  • Page 31: 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 or by remote control. Follow these instructions exactly. To save gas, turn the pilot off when not using the appliance for a prolonged period of time.
  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 33: Options

    Options Fuel MF28EN—Natural Gas Installations MF28EP—Propane Gas Installations Cast Stoves MFCS01—Madrona Stove Kit Standard Black MFCS02—Madrona Stove Kit Majolica Brown Safety MFDKSG—Madrona Stove Door Kit Safety Guard Screen Venting 551DVK—Direct Vent Kit, for horizontal terminations with vertical rise. See also venting accessories listed on pages 34–35. Fan (Blower) 555CFK—Circulating Fan Kit with 6’...
  • Page 34: Venting Accessories

    Venting accessories APPROVED ALTERNATIVE 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 —...
  • Page 35 835TG Notes: Simpson Dura-Vent co-axial pipes and fittings require Valor 817VAK Starter Adapter to fit Valor’s smooth collars. All other above manufacturers’ collars will fit directly to Simpson Dura-Vent or Valor’s smooth collars. 2) Follow instructions supplied with each manufacturer’s components.
  • Page 36: 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 first purchaser/user of this unit, are not transferable and are subject to the conditions and limitations in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5.
  • Page 37: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Cast Stove Description Part no. Part no. Description Part no. Part no. Parts Black Majolica Black Majolica 1 Base 4000926AH 0009MJ  Fret 4000935AH 0009MJ  Top Panel 4000928AH 00098MJ  LH Side Panel 4000931AH 00091MJ  Leg (4) 4000929AH 00099MJ 8 Infill Plate 4000927AH 0009MJ  RH Side Panel...
  • Page 38: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Engine Parts Code Description Part no. Code Description Part no. Log Set 0000 0010 Cable Interruptor/Receiver Rear Log 00088 Servo Motor 001190 Rear Log LPG 00088P Front Log Brackets (2) 0009 L/H Cross Log 00090 Shutter Slider 0009 Middle Cross Log 00089 Burner Assembly...
  • Page 39 Replacement Parts 2a/2b 19a/19b 35a/35b 47a/47b 54a/54b...

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