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Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater
Installation & Operating Instructions
This manual contains instructions to install the ENGINE ONLY. A front trim kit is
REQUIRED to install the engine as it affects the framing cavity and position of the
engine. Refer to the manual supplied with the front for framing and fi nishing.
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.
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©00, Miles Industries Ltd. All rights reserved.
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ORTRAIT
Models 530ILN/ILP (logs)
Models 530ICN/ICP (coals)
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 ORTRAIT Models 530ILN/ILP (logs) Models 530ICN/ICP (coals) Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater Installation & Operating Instructions INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. This manual contains instructions to install the ENGINE ONLY. A front trim kit is REQUIRED to install the engine as it affects the framing cavity and position of the engine.
- 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 is fully tested during the production process for your safety and comfort.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety and Warning Information ..............4 Specifications ....................7 Dimensions, Clearance and Framing ............8 Horizontal Termination Locations ............9 Horizontal Termination Venting Configurations ........10 Horizontal Termination Installations ............12 Vertical Termination Venting Configurations ........13 Vertical Termination Installations ............15 Appliance Preparation ................16 Air Restrictors Installation..............19 Gas Supply Installation ................20 Aeration Setting Check ................ -
Page 4: Safety And Warning Information
Safety and 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 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. California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6. State of Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide Detector/Vent Terminal Signage Requirements For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where...
- Page 6 Safety and Warning Information (c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include: 1.
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Page 7: Specifications
Specifications Approvals and Codes This appliance is certified to ANSI Z21.88b–2008/CSA 2.33b–2008 Vented Gas Fireplace Heater Standard for use in Canada and USA. The appliance complies with CGA P.4.1, Testing method for measuring annual fireplace efficiencies. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149. -
Page 8: Dimensions, Clearance And Framing
Specifications Wall Thickness The appliance vent is suitable for penetrating a combustible wall up to 14” (36cm) thick. A non-combustible wall can be any thickness up to the maximum horizontal run of vent pipe allowed for the particular installation—see Horizontal Termination Venting Configurations section. Supply Gas Heater engine 530ILN /ICN is used for Natural gas installations. -
Page 9: Horizontal Termination Locations
Horizontal Termination Locations • 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. • The minimum clearances from this terminal that must be maintained when located on an outside wall are shown in figure below. -
Page 10: Horizontal Termination Venting Configurations
14” (36 cm) max. within • 817VAK Vent Collar Adapter required if using other combustible wall. than Valor’s 551DVK pipe with termination; 26” (66 cm) max. • Terminal Guard may be required if terminating within vent length ’0” of grade or where accessible. - Page 11 Horizontal Termination Venting Configurations See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Rear Outlet w/Vertical Rise—Horizontal Termination • 817VAK Vent Collar Adapter required; • Maximum 2 x 90° elbows allowed (or equivalent: 2 x 45° elbows = 1 x 90° elbow); •...
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Page 12: Horizontal Termination Installations
551DVK) have designed their components to fit this twist-lock type collar. • Do not mix components from different manufacturers with the exception of the final piece through the wall which may be a Valor 551DVK Vent Termination with pipe attached. •... -
Page 13: Vertical Termination Venting Configurations
Vertical Termination Venting Configurations See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Rear Outlet through Roof (Co-axial Pipe) Approved vertical termination cap • 817VAK Vent Collar Adapter required; • Maximum 2 x 45° elbows allowed for offsetting; Roof •... - Page 14 Vertical Termination Venting Configurations See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Co-linear Venting into Existing Solid-Fuel Approved co-linear termination or approved Burning Fireplaces and Chimneys co-linear adapter 3” min. and approved 2 x 3” Co-linear adapter may be installed as top or rear bend radius Flashing co-axial...
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Page 15: Vertical Termination Installations
Vertical Termination Installations See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. All Co-axial Vent Installations Overhang should • The 530 heater may be installed using components from not extend beyond vent if within 48” of a variety of manufacturers listed on pages 32–33. Horizontal termination cap •... -
Page 16: Appliance Preparation
Vertical Termination Installations See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Co-linear Vent Installations The size of the fireplace cavity required to insert the 530 engine varies with the style of front trim chosen. Refer to the front trim installation manual for required dimensions. - Page 17 Appliance Preparation Conversion to Top Outlet for Solid Direct Vent Co-axial Piping If installing with rear vent outlet, go to next step. Remove the top plate and seal by unscrewing 12 screws. Keep the seal, plate and screws for fitting to the back.
- Page 18 Vent Outlet Preparation for Co-axial Installations using Non-Valor Vent Components If installing straight off the back venting with Valor terminal kit #551DVK only, ignore this step: Fit the adapter #817VAK over the appliance vent collars pushing on fi rmly. Align the adapter so that the seam on horizontal pipes is not at the bottom—check by...
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Page 19: Air Restrictors Installation
Air Restrictors Installation Attaching Air Restrictors—Appliances with Vertical Vent Rise Only • No restrictors are required for appliances which only have a horizontal vent run. • Restrictors for co-linear applications are the same as required for co-axial of same 1, 2, ...etc. height—see table below. -
Page 20: Gas Supply Installation
Gas Supply Installation • It’s preferable to rough-in the gas line at this point before proceeding with the firebox installation. • The appliance is supplied for supply gas connection at the rear left corner of the case. Supply line connection to the inlet pipe of the appliance is 3/8”NPT (female). -
Page 21: Aeration Setting Check
Aeration Setting Check The burner is equipped with an adjustable shutter to control primary aeration. The shutter is factory set at an aeration gap, which will give optimum performance for the vast majority of installations. In a few unusual installations, performance may be improved by adjusting the aeration. The need for adjustment should be determined by operating the appliance with the ceramic fuel effects and window installed. -
Page 22: Ceramic Logs Installation
Ceramic Logs Installation Place the base log on the supports in the firebox and against the support at the firebox back. Locate the rear upper log on the two ceramic pins at the rear of the base log. Place the front log behind the metal strip at the front of the firebox. Locate the right middle log on the pin in the right hand side of the base log . -
Page 23: Ceramic Coals Installation
Ceramic Coals Installation Place the base coal on the supports in the firebox and against the firebox back. Place the left front coal in position behind the metal lip at the front of the firebox. The side projection on this coal should be near the middle front of the firebox. -
Page 24: Window Refitting And Checking
Window Refitting and Checking Place the window centrally against the engine unit and resting on the support at bottom front of the engine. Pull the clamping bars forward and rotate inwards to secure the top of the window. Fit the two spring loaded bolts through the bottom of the window and tighten to secure the bottom of the window. -
Page 25: Operation Checks
Operation Checks Check ignition, pilot stability, burner flames, and the full range of the thermostat using the rotary switch inside the appliance and the remote control. See the Lighting Instructions on page 30 of this manual for full details. Aeration adjustment As described on page 21, the burner aeration is adjustable. -
Page 26: Remote Control Operation
Owner’s Information Checks Correct flame appearance A periodic check of the pilot and burner flames should be made. Check after the fire has been on for at least 30 minutes. The pilot flame must cover the tip of the Thermocouple thermocouple probe. -
Page 27: Flame Height
Owner’s Information Turning your fireplace OFF Press the (small flame) button to reduce the flame to pilot. Press the OFF button to turn the pilot off. Alternately, you can press the O button on the switch if you won’t use your fireplace for a long period of time, if you cannot locate your remote control handset or if you wish to change the batteries. - Page 28 Owner’s Information Time To set the time, follow the steps below. The display indicates °C/24-hour or °F/12-hour clock. To change from one to the other, press and hold both the OFF and buttons until the display changes. To set the time, hold down both the buttons until the display flashes.
- Page 29 Owner’s Information Low Battery Indication Remote handset: BATT will appear on the display when the battery needs to be replaced. Replace with one 9 V battery (alkaline recommended). Receiver: Three short ‘beeps’ will sound when the motor turns when the batteries need to be replaced. Replace with four 1.5 V batteries (alkaline recommended).
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Page 30: 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 31: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram Options Additional optional features Wall Control Switch Kit # 1265WSK Operates the controls of the fireplace from a wall switch. Circulating Fan Kit #555CFK Having variable speed and temperature control, it is designed to boost the natural convection process through the appliance. -
Page 32: Approved Venting Components
Approved Venting Components 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 33 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.
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Page 34: 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 35: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Code Description Part no. Code Description Part no. Side wall support (2) 330A898 Elbow injector NG/LPG 720A580 / 9730013 Rear wall support 320B320 Inlet pipe 030A224 Inlet pipe adapter 220K997 Velcro strip 4000022 Valve to inlet pipe 220K891 connector Brick retainer 4000828AH... - Page 36 Replacement Parts...