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Valor 1400IN Installation & Owner's Manual

Manual is about: H6 Series DV ZC Gas Fireplaces

Summary of 1400IN

  • Page 1

    H6 s eries dv zc gas fireplaces 1400in (ng) & 1400ip (lpg) 4004905-03 ©2015, miles industries ltd. Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande. 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 ...

  • Page 2

    2 table of contents 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 the information contained in this installation manual is believed to be correct at the time of prin...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    3 safety precautions ! Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and others may be ...

  • Page 4: Safety And Your Fireplace

    4 safety and your fireplace please follow these important child safety precautions and recommendations, • parts of your valor fireplace become extremely hot while in operation. • the glass viewing window temperature can exceed 500 f at full capacity. Momentary contact with a hot glass surface can ca...

  • Page 5

    5 operating your fireplace for the first time when operating your new fi replace for the fi rst time, some vapors may be released due to the burning of curing compounds used in the manufacture of the appliance. They may cause a slight odor and could cause the fl ames to be the full height of the fi ...

  • Page 6

    6 warning do not touch the glass while it is hot! Let the fi replace cool fi rst before cleaning it. ! Spring loaded window levers warning choking hazard! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear of fi reglass or shale particles as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum thoroughly around ...

  • Page 7

    7 warning for safety purpose, ensure the barrier screen is re-installed on the fi replace front after maintenance. ! Window frame bottom support railing convection baffl e or heatshield trim barrier screen’s top tabs coming through slots in baffl e/heatshield (behind the face of the trim) warning fa...

  • Page 8

    8 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 receiver or the handset! This could cause a short circuit. ! 1400 driftwo...

  • Page 9

    9 warning do not attempt to touch the informa- tion card while the fireplace is still hot! Let the fi replace cool fi rst before touching it. Thermostatic remote control wall switch (optional) ! Removable panel receiver gas valve to replace the batteries in the receiver: the receiver is located to t...

  • Page 10

    10 gas valve on receiver gas valve on: parallel to pipe off: perpendicular to pipe wall switch (optional) remote control handset am how to turn your fireplace off (including pilot) familiarize yourself with each of the following methods before operating your fi replace. Press and hold for 4 seconds ...

  • Page 11

    11 remote control operation setti deactivating or activating functions choosing one-button or two-button ignition ng celsius or fahrenheit on am pm off to change between °c and °f, press and buttons simultaneously. Note: choosing °f results in a 12 hour clock. Choosing °c results in a 24 hour clock....

  • Page 12

    12 remote control operation manual mode (handset)) to turn on fire w on am pm off handset one-button operation (default setting) ƒ ƒ main ƒ handset automatically goes into man- ual mode after main burner ignition. Notice to change from one-button to two-button ignition operation, go to page 1 for in...

  • Page 13

    13 remote control operation program mode note: the set temperature for thermostatic mode is the tem- perature for the on time in program mode. Changing the thermostatic mode set temperature also changes the on time temperature in program mode. On am pm off on: press button. , or , on or off displaye...

  • Page 14

    14 eco mode am on: press button. Displayed. Off: press button. Disappears. On am pm off temperature setting: 1. Press button and hold until . And set temperature (set- ting in thermostatic mode) displayed. 2. To continue press button or wait. , displayed, temperature flashes. 3. S elect off temperat...

  • Page 15

    15 remote control operation automatic turn down 3 hour no communication function ƒ receiver overheating rqo\lirswlrqdoflufxodwlqjidqfrqwuroprgxohlvfrqqhfwhg ƒ automatic shut off countdown timer ƒ low battery receiver ƒ five day shut off ƒ $whqgrifrxqwgrzqwlphshulrgwkhiluhwxuqvrii7kh &rxqwgrzq7lphurq...

  • Page 16

    16 options required kits fuel beds (choose one) 1400dwk driftwood kit 1400dgm murano glass kit 1400dgs decorative glass set 1400lsk traditional log kit liners (choose one) 1410vrl valor red brick liners 1415lsl ledgestone liners 1425fbl fluted black liners 1460pbl plain black liners 1470rgl refl ect...

  • Page 17

    17 lighting instructions 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 swit...

  • Page 18

    18 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...

  • Page 19

    19 (d) manufacturer requirements - gas equipment venting system not provided. When the manufacturer of a product approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the fl ue gases, but identifi es “special venting systems”, the following requirements s...

  • Page 20

    20 x ratings model 1400in 1400ip gas natural propane altitude (ft.)* 0-4,500 feet* input maximum (btu/h) 36,000 30,000 input minimum (btu/h) 19,000 15,000 manifold pressure (in w.C.) 4.0” 9.0” minimum supply pressure (in w.C.) 5.0” 11.0 maximum supply pressure (in w.C.) 10.0” 14.0 main burner inject...

  • Page 21

    21 overview mantel—see mantel & hearth clearances non-combustible hearth— see hearth requirements s s s s s s s s surrou d d d nd w it it it it h h h h b b b barr i ie i i r screen (required) fixed framing kit ((1430ffk) installs at framing stage and allow ws non-combustible waall fi nish to fi nish...

  • Page 22

    22 m in.49-1/2” ( 1257 mm ) to t op o f c ement boar d 4 8” ( 1219 mm ) to t op of stand-off s an d -o ff s electrical inlet point 1270rbk duct kit inlet (remove plate) 1270rbk duct kit inlet (remove plate) gas line access point zero clearance stand-offs header center line 6-5/8” dia. Venting field-...

  • Page 23

    23 bottom of unit 0 2” 1” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” do not put furniture or objects within 36” (914 mm) of front of appliance mantel projection (from face of cement board) mantel height (from bottom of unit) ceiling 65” m in. T o c eiling 52” 50” 48” 46” 4” minimum to combustible floor or hearth. See hearth ...

  • Page 24

    24 36-1/8” fireplace opening wall min. 8” to wall 3” face of finished wall shading denotes allowable location for combustible mantel legs fireplace depth 1” 2” 3” 4” 5” 6” or greater clearance 3” 4” 5” 6” 7” 8” note right side clearances are the same combustible sidewall / mantel leg—top view mantel...

  • Page 25

    25 hearth requirements top of finished hearth must be flush with bottom of heater to accommodate most optional mantels and trims. The 1440 four- sided trim extends 1-1/2” below the bottom of the appliance. See option section at the beginning of this manual for optional accessories. Note: unit will n...

  • Page 26

    26 hearth requirements unit raised above combustible hearth or floor face of cement board top face of combustible floor or carpet 4” min. Base of fireplace combustible floor rules 1. A hearth is not required. However, any hearth/fl oor in front of fi replace within 4 inches vertically of the bottom ...

  • Page 27

    27 front of fireplace (surface of cement board) min. Hearth projection required to protect combustible floor surface of combustible floor or carpet bottom of fireplace when using optional trims and mantels, surface of finished hearth must be flush with bottom of fireplace (otherwise, optional trims ...

  • Page 28

    28 48” 20” 44” 48” 20” between underside of header and base of heater. Base of heater must be at finished hearth height. Increase cavity height accordingly. 34-1/2” between underside of non-combustible board and base of heater 1/2” thick non-combustible board required above engine (not supplied). Se...

  • Page 29

    29 min. 45-1/2” (1156 mm) m in. 15” (381 mm) non-combustible board required thickness: 1/2 inch (13 mm) framing requirements minimum non-combustible board dimensions minimum coverage area of non-combustible board. Any wall fi nish applied to shaded area must be non- combustible. We recommend extendi...

  • Page 30: Partial Shelf, Top Outlet

    30 48” (1219 mm) t o underside of c ombustible ca vit y min. 1” (25.4 mm) clearance to combustibles around vertical vent pipe approx. 11-1/4” (286 mm) from back surface of wall finish to front surface of appliance case w/no vent offset 15-5/8” (397 mm) partial shelf, top outlet 1/2” thick non-combus...

  • Page 31

    31 * appr o x . 66-1/2” (1689 mm) with 24” v e nt pipe 48” (1219 mm) t o underside of c ombustible ca vit y 24” pipe section appr o x . 44” (1118 mm) stand-off fireplace - left side view note: min. 24” total rise required 48” (1219 mm) t o underside of c ombustible ca vit y appr o x . 35-3/4” (908 m...

  • Page 32

    32 10” (254 mm) 10” (254 mm) align the vent cen- ter to the center of the frame venting top or rear outlet this unit is supplied with a 45 degrees top vent outlet which can be fi eld-converted to a rear vent outlet. See installation section for more information. Vent material this unit is approved f...

  • Page 33

    33 co-axial venting typical co-axial venting components horizontal termination vent terminal guard 2-piece wall thimble pipe length pipe length pipe length pipe length 90˚ elbow 90˚ elbow ceiling firestop attic firestop attic insulation shield flashing storm collar vertical termination rear outlet t...

  • Page 34

    34 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 vertical rise (ft) horizontal run (ft) 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 v2 v1 v3 h2 h1 45° elbow take-off supplied with unit vent terminal valor 658dvk2 1” min. All around vertical pipe 3” min. Above top of horizontal pipe 1” min. Around bottom &...

  • Page 35

    35 install here position #1 position #2 position #3 position #4 detail—position #1 restrictors the restrictors are not required when less than 4’-0” vertical rise in vent system. Install the restrictors in the roof of the fi rebox behind the top liner panel. Adjust the restrictors before installatio...

  • Page 36

    36 co-axial venting horizontal vent termination location • 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 airfl ow hits the outside vent terminal from any direction. • the minimum clearances from this ...

  • Page 37

    37 roof pitch minimum "h" (feet) flat to 7/12 1' over 7/12 to 8/12 1.5' over 8/12 to 9/12 2’ over 9/12 to 10/12 2.5’ over 10/12 to 11/12 3.25’ over 11/12 to 12/12 4’ over 12/12 to 14/12 5’ overhang should not extend beyond vent if within 48” of termination cap horizontal overhang vertical wall min. ...

  • Page 38

    38 10-1/4” (260 mm) 42-1/4” (1073 mm) 27-1/2” (699 mm) 34-1/2” (876 mm) 20” (508 mm) 9-3/8” 11-11/16” 3” exhaust collar 1-1/2” 4” exhaust collar adapter front rear 1156cla co-linear vent adapter 4” dimensions with co-linear adapter dimensions shown are with valor 1156 co-linear adapter. Installation...

  • Page 39

    39 installation planning appliance height in framing hearth considerations • only a non-combustible hearth can be installed in front of the appliance if within 4” of the bottom of the appliance. • the top surface of the non-combustible hearth must be at the same level as appliance bottom panel when ...

  • Page 40

    40 1/2” (13mm) thick non-combustible cement board gypsum board up to perimeter of non-combustible board min. 15” (381 mm) min. 45-1/2” (1156 mm) plan wall finish non-combustible cement board the h6 fi replace requires a 1/2” (13 mm) thick non-combustible cement board or equivalent, to be used as a w...

  • Page 41

    41 cracking wall finishes if a clean fi nish with no tile, etc. Is desired, joints in the non-combustible board and the transition to gypsum board will require special attention if future cracking is to be controlled. Shrinkage and differential movement of the framing and non-combustible wall board ...

  • Page 42

    42 fold lines remove top outlet (6 screws) remove heat shield (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. Convert from top to rear outlet (if required) this unit is supplied ...

  • Page 43

    43 section views window frame bottom support railing installation remove window 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 fi nger, pull the lever towards you and unhook it from ...

  • Page 44

    44 1430ffk fixed framing kit x x installation • the 1430 installs to the appliance during the framing stage and the appliance’s position is fi xed in the framing. Wall fi nishes are then applied over top of the fl anges and butted up to the frame of the 1430. Install appliance for 1430 fixed framing...

  • Page 45

    45 section view, up the wall—detail lower panel removable panel 1-1/8” (29 mm) front of appliance stud plywood base appliance base lower panel removable panel finishing up the wall stud plywood base appliance base section view, hearth—detail lower panel removable panel 1-1/2” (38 mm) front of applia...

  • Page 46

    46 installation kit content rh side panel lh side panel upper panel upper panel support heatshield lh side door side stand- off rh side door removable panel lower panel barrier screen side stand- off 4. Fit the upper panel support to the top of the appliance’s case as indicated (5 screws). 5. At the...

  • Page 47

    47 installation 7. Assemble the heatshield to the upper panel as indicated (5 screws). 8. Install the upper panel as indicated (3 screws). 9. Slide the appliance into the framing and fi x it to the studs on each side (6 fi xing points per side). 10. Set aside the side doors, removable panel and barr...

  • Page 48

    48 1435 3-sided trims 1440 4-sided trims • the 3 and 4-sided surrounds are adjustable to accomodate up to an additional 3/4” of tile or other over top of the 1/2” non-combustible wall board (method 1). • the appliance’s position within the framing cavity may also be adjusted for depth in the framing...

  • Page 49

    49 1435 3-sided trims 1440 4-sided trims install appliance for 3 or 4-sided surrounds the 3-sided surround 1435 and 4-sided surround 1440 are fi tted to the appliance once it’s installation and the wall fi nish application have been completed. The side brackets provided loose with the appliance are ...

  • Page 50

    50 installation fit appliance to framing 1. Install side brackets on each side of the appliance (2 screws per bracket). Use the hole or the slot according to the thickness of the wall fi nish—see page 47. 2. Taking great care not to cut your hands on the sheet metal edges, lift the appliance out of ...

  • Page 51

    51 electrical wiring through the left hand side of the appliance case install electrical wiring (if necessary) (for optional fan or power adapter kit) this section provides information to install the electric pre-wiring required for use with the 1195cfk circulat- ing fan kit or gv60pak power adapter...

  • Page 52

    52 x 1-5/8” (40 mm) 4-3/8” (110 mm) gas line access hole 1-1/2” (38 mm) diam. Connect gas supply the gas supply inlet connection is a 3/8” npt male connector located on the right hand side of the fi rebox. The unit is supplied with a stainless steel fl ex line to allow the appliance to be disconnect...

  • Page 53

    53 top underside (fi re side) rear ceramic panel refl ective panel (optional) with 1405rgl— refl ective panel top underside (fi re side) rear ceramic panel without 1405rgl— refl ective panel installation install liners the following guidelines apply for all liners with the exception of the 1470rgl—r...

  • Page 54

    54 install driftwood kit 1400dwk material required • driftwood kit containing: • 5 logs • 7 pebbles • 1 x 1.5 lb bag of 3/4” grey/black shale • gloves, if desired installation logs carefully unpack the kit. Install the logs as shown below. 1. Fill the cavity on the ceramic platform with one layer of...

  • Page 55

    55 warning choking hazard! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear of shale particles as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum area after installation. Air space under the log—move the shale if necessary pilot area pilot area installation ! 5. Place the right cross log inserting its pin...

  • Page 56

    56 warning choking hazard! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear fi reglass particles as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum area after installation. Lip at the front installation install decorative glass murano 1400dgm material required • decorative glass murano kit containing: • 1...

  • Page 57

    57 lip at the front pilot area install decorative glass set 1400dgs material required • decorative glass set containing: • 1 metal tray • 1 pilot shield • 3 bags of clear 1/2” fi reglass • gloves (recommended to manipulate glass) installation carefully unpack the kit. Wear gloves to handle the fi re...

  • Page 58

    58 installation sides of grate: do not overfi ll cavity to leave space under grate’s left and right supports for airfl ow top view of burner slots for grate’s tabs ng lpg install traditional log kit 1400lsk material required • log set containing: • 1 grate • 7 logs • 2 bags of loose coal pieces • gl...

  • Page 59

    59 installation ng lpg 4. Place the left rear log on the grate’s left side support and resting the log’s end on the fl at space on top of the right rear log as indicated. Note: this gap between the log and the front inside edge of the grate depends of the gas type used. Ng = 2” lpg = 2-3/4” 5. Place...

  • Page 60

    60 warning choking hazard! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear of loose coals pieces as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum area after installation. ! Installation 7. Place the right top log resting its front end notch between the grate’s second and third tines and rest its other ...

  • Page 61

    61 installation window frame bottom support railing section views refi t window 1. To refi t the window, place it in its bottom support railing. Ensure there is no glass or vermiculite particles in the bottom railing. 2. Push the top of the window frame against the fi rebox. 3. While you hold it, pu...

  • Page 62

    62 remote control initial pairing the receiver and the handset of the remote control sys- tem must be initially paired before the fi rst use. 1. Insert two 1.5 v aaa alkaline batteries in the handset. 2. Locate the reset button on the front side of the receiver. 3. With a sharp object, press and hol...

  • Page 63

    63 screw screw air shutter ng air shutter lpg close close open open check 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 11–15. Adjust aeration if needed light the ...

  • Page 64

    64 install surround and barrier screen install the surround chosen by the customer for their fi replace. Install as well the barrier screen which is provided with the surround. Show the customer how to remove the barrier screen to access the controls. Follow the instructions provided with the surrou...

  • Page 65

    65 wiring diagram optional wall switch kit 1265wsk connector man-knob interruptor block thermocouple electrode cable receiver combination control valve gv60 wiring diagram button “reset: battery compartment 4 aa batteries optional fan 1195cfk control module yellow spark spark sw pilot thermocurrent ...

  • Page 66

    66 approved venting components approved direct vent suppliers for valor models 1100, 1150, 1200 5 , 1400, 1500, 1600 5 and 1700 6 venting parts description venting parts code / availability by manufacturer dura-vent selkirk icc excel direct secure vent rlh industries amerivent miles industries bdm t...

  • Page 67

    67 approved venting components venting parts description venting parts code / availability by manufacturer dura-vent selkirk icc excel direct secure vent rlh industries amerivent miles industries bdm pipes 4” x 6 5/8” ( id x od ) 6” long galvanized 46dva-06 4dt-06 tc-4dl6 sv4l6 — — — 94610606 black ...

  • Page 68: Lor

    68 warr an ty pr og ram warr an ty pr og ram va lor co m fo r t va lor co m fo r t va lor co m fo r t 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 owner for the repa...

  • Page 69

    69 spare parts code description part number 1 heat shield 4004512 2 45 degrees fl anged elbow 0945jm 3 elbow gasket 4002999 4 top stand-offs (2) 4005219 5 restrictor plate 4001222 6 take-off cover (2) 4003046 7 frame fi xing brackets (2) 4005226 8 lh window latch assembly 4003681 9 rh window latch a...

  • Page 70

    70 spare parts code description part number 75 decorative glass set 1400dgs 76 tray for fi reglass 4005045ah 77 pilot shield cover 4004699ah 78 1/2” clear fi reglass (3 bags) 4004521 79 refl ective glass panel 1405rgp 80 liner panels - complete sets valor red brick liners 1410vrl ledgestone liner se...

  • Page 71

    71 1 2 4 4 5 6 6 8 7 7 9 10 10 16 44 42 43 45 41 40 38 39 11 11 13 20 21a, 21b 22 23a 23b 24 25 19 26a, 26b 18 33 28 29 27 34 30 36 35a, 35b 31 17a, 17b 14 84 81 79 82 83 75 76 78 77 1400dgs 80 spare parts owner’s information.

  • Page 72

    72 index automatic shut off. Seeremote control automatic turn down. Seeremote control barrier screen. See alsosafety installation 7, 64 replacement 3, 6, 16 batteries. Seeremote control: batteries burner aeration 63 cement board 21, 23, 28–30, 40–41 cleaning 6. See alsomaintenance clearances corner ...

  • Page 73

    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 installer. Please fi ll in the information below. The information provided will be used for customer records only. Online warranty registration at www...

  • Page 74

    Tape shut thank you for choosing a valor product postage needed miles industries ltd. 190 - 2255 dollarton highway north vancouver, bc v7h 3b1 canada fold here online warranty registration at www.Valorfi replaces.Com.