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Valor 1500IN Installation & Owner's Manual

Manual is about: L1 SERIES DV ZC Gas Fireplace

Summary of 1500IN

  • Page 1

    L1 s eries hot glass will cause burns. Do not touch glass until cooled. Never allow children to touch glass. Dv zc gas fireplace 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 inj...

  • Page 2: Do Not Put

    2 do not put furniture or other objects in this space in front of the fireplace: 36” (0.9 m) fireplace hearth caution—hot! Hot! Hot! This appliance is a heating appliance and it becomes very hot when in operation. Under any circumstances, do not place any object, furniture, draperies or other item l...

  • Page 3: Safety And Your Fireplace

    3 safety and your fireplace 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 ...

  • Page 4

    4 safety and your fireplace .............................................................................3 important safety information ........................................................................5 specifi cations .............................................................................

  • Page 5

    5 important safety information 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...

  • Page 6

    6 hot surfaces . Be aware that, although safe, some combustible materials and fi nishes, even though installed at listed clearances may, over time, discolor, warp, shrink or show cracks. The 1500 requires the installation of the cement board provided with the engine. Convective heat will exit the un...

  • Page 7

    7 important safety information 1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and 2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system. (d) manufacturer requirements - gas equipment venting system not provided. When th...

  • Page 8

    8 x ratings model n p gas natural propane altitude (ft.)* 0-4,500 feet* input maximum (btu/h) 30,000 28,000 input minimum (btu/h) 16,000 15,000 manifold pressure (in w.C.) 4.0” 9.5” minimum supply pressure (in w.C.) 5” 11” maximum supply pressure (in w.C.) 10” 14” main burner injector marking 850 30...

  • Page 9

    9 overview fire on/off wall switch (20- foot wire length) mantel—see mantel & hearth clearances hearth: not required. If used, must be minimum 4” below fi replace opening. Optional decorative light dimmer switch and fan speed control—not provided. Consult your electrician. S s su su surro ou d d d n...

  • Page 10

    10 4 4-1/2” ( 1130 mm ) to to p of c ement boar d 4 3” ( 1092 mm ) () to underside o f heade r electrical in nlet 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- convertibl...

  • Page 11

    11 bottom of unit face of finished wall 0 2” 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) fireplace opening ceiling 24” m in. T o c eiling 44” 42” 40” 38” 33” 23-7/8” 9-3/8...

  • Page 12

    12 39-11/16” fireplace opening wall min. 4” to wall or combustible mantel leg face of finished wall fireplace combustible sidewall / mantel leg—top view mantel & hearth clearances installation.

  • Page 13

    13 20” 43” 46” 1/2” thick cement board required above, on each side and below engine opening (supplied w/engine) note: height of cavity may be affected by vent configuration - see page 15 between underside of header and bottom of firebox no hearth required. If using a hearth, see page 11. Note: this...

  • Page 14: Partial Shelf, Top Outlet

    14 cement board 43” (1093 mm) t o underside of c ombustible ca vit y min. 1” (25.4 mm) clearance to combustibles around vertical vent pipe approx. 10-3/4” (274 mm) from back surface of wall finish to front surface of appliance case w/no vent offset 15-1/16” (383 mm) 14-1/2” (369 mm) 9-3/8” (238 mm) ...

  • Page 15: Partial Shelf, Top Outlet

    15 cement board 43” (1093 mm) t o underside of c ombustible ca vit y min. 1” (25.4 mm) clearance to combustibles around vertical vent pipe note - vent elbow in cavity requires 9” (229 mm) clearance above when less than 12” (305 mm) vertical pipe is used; otherwise elbow requires 3” (77 mm) top clear...

  • Page 16: Full Shelf, Rear Outlet

    16 cement board heat shield 20” (508 mm) from the font surface of the wall finish to the front surface of appliance case for venting clearances, see venting chart section 43” (1093 mm) t o underside of c ombustible ca vit y 14-1/2” (369 mm) 9-3/8” (238 mm) 19-1/4” (489 mm) fireplace opening full she...

  • Page 17

    17 10” (254 mm) 10” (254 mm) align the vent center to the center of the frame venting top or rear outlet this unit is supplied with a top vent outlet which can be fi eld-converted to a rear vent outlet. See appliance preparation section for more information. Vent material this unit is approved for i...

  • Page 18

    18 horizontal termination 2-piece wall thimble pipe length horizontal termination 2-piece wall thimble pipe length pipe length pipe length pipe length 90˚ elbow ceiling firestop attic firestop attic insulation shield flashing storm collar vertical termination co-axial venting typical co-axial ventin...

  • Page 19

    19 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 4 x 90º elbows maximum (or equivalent) position #5 example 1 no installation v2 v1 v3 h2 h1 max. 24” pipe if no vertical rise is used 45° elbow take-off supplied with unit 1”...

  • Page 20

    20 position #1 position #2 position #3 position #4 position #5 restrictor the restrictor is located in the roof of the fi rebox hidden above the top liner panel. Adjust the restrictor before installation of the top liner panel. Should subsequent adjustment be required, you will need to remove the to...

  • Page 21

    21 v g a min. 72” max. 72” alcove detail (open on one side) normal ceiling/soffi t clearances apply. Key vent terminal locations - minimum distances minimum clearance inches cm a clearance above grade, verandah, porch, deck or balcony 12 30 b clearance to window or door that may be opened 12 30 c cl...

  • Page 22

    22 10-1/2” (267 mm) 7-1/2” (191 mm) 7-1/8” (181 mm) 3” (76 mm) flashing 2 x 3” liners 3” min. Bend radius co-linear adapter 2 x 3” liners co-linear adapter linear engine approved co-linear termination or approved co-linear adapter and approved co-axial termination dura-vent #46dva-gcl co-axial to co...

  • Page 23

    23 10” 10” 3” inlet & exhaust collars 7-5/8” dia. Collar 559fsk flashing kit 559clt co-linear terminal alternate to 559clt/559fsk conversion terminal cap co-linear to co-axial adapter flashing linear rear outlet with co-linear adapter linear top outlet with co-linear adapter 23-1/4” (591 mm) 33-1/8”...

  • Page 24

    24 installer—read this first 1. You need to know from the homeowner: - the height of the unit and hearth if used; - the thickness and type of the wall fi nish around the fi rebox opening; - what accessories (trim, decorative lighting, remote control wall switch, etc.) will be installed with this fi ...

  • Page 25

    25 fold lines appliance preparation remove top outlet (3 screws) remove heat shield (3 screws) 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...

  • Page 26

    26 fl ush cement board front face of appliance mounting tabs (4) appliance fl ush to framing swivel the outlet so that it is oriented towards the rear and reinstall to heater (3 screws) reinstall heat shield to top of appliance (3 screws) rear outlet with required heat shield appliance preparation 2...

  • Page 27

    27 asis appliance preparation 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 wall board may be used beyond the perimeter of the cement board. Additional non-combustible material suc...

  • Page 28

    28 section views window frame bottom railing window removal 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 the window frame bra...

  • Page 29

    29 electrical wiring (for optional accessories) this section provides information to install the electric pre-wiring required for use with the 1595cfk circulat- ing fan kit and/or the 1565llk lighting kit. All wiring must be done by a qualifi ed electrician in accordance with local codes or, in the ...

  • Page 30

    30 x 3-3/4” (95 mm) gas line access hole 2-1/2” (64 mm) diam. 4” (102 mm) front of the appliance electrical wiring (for optional accessories) 5. Tighten cable clamp on outside of fi replace casing and secure and excess wire to framing. 6. Mount receptacle into electrical box. The gas supply inlet co...

  • Page 31

    31 valve assembly manifold pressure adjustment behind plastic cap control valve receiver window flexible connector supplied with unit appliance front outer casing manifold test pressure valve inlet pressure pressure testing pressure test the supply line for leaks. The appliance and its individual sh...

  • Page 32

    32 liners installation all liners install in the manner outline below. Unpack the liner panels carefully. 1. Remove the top panel support located in the center of the fi rebox at the top edge (2 screws). 2. Place the rear panel, beveled edge on top, on the ledge above the ports of the rear of the fi...

  • Page 33

    33 long beach driftwood kit installation material required • middle platform brackets (supplied with appliance) • vermiculite platform (supplied with appliance) • small container to distribute vermiculite • long beach driftwood kit, which contains: ◊ 5 logs ◊ 6 pebbles ◊ 1 bag of vermiculite install...

  • Page 34

    34 long beach driftwood kit installation logs installed 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. Note: there are two holes for the left peg of this log. Place the log’s ...

  • Page 35

    35 warning choking hazard! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear of vermiculite particles as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum area after installation. 6. Some vermiculite may be added outside the burner on the platform if desired. 7. Place the rocks on the platform as shown below...

  • Page 36

    36 warning choking hazard! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear of fi re glass particles as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum area after installation. Murano glass fire installation 6. Carefully spread the fi reglass on the surface of burner patting it gently with your hand to fo...

  • Page 37

    37 section views window frame bottom railing the receiver and battery box are located inside the front panel of the appliance. Battery box receiver 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 ...

  • Page 38

    38 caution do not use a screwdriver or other metallic object to remove the batteries from the battery box! This could cause a short circuit to the receiver. Caution to avoid short-circuit to the receiver, position the antenna so that it does not touch the ignition wire. Wall switch kit installation ...

  • Page 39

    39 battery box connection reset button the receiver and the handset of the remote control sys- tem must be initially synchronized before the fi rst use. 1. Insert one 9 v alkaline battery in the handset. 2. Locate the reset button on the top side of the receiver. 3. With a sharp object, press and ho...

  • Page 40

    40 packing contents: 1 wall bracket a 2 screws b 1 screw c 2 wall anchor d 1 spacer e (detach before assembly) 1 wall bracket f switch plate alternative 1 alternative 2 alternative 3 remove front middle platform support accessing air shutter close open injector elbow bracket, burner side injector el...

  • Page 41

    41 warning do not touch the glass while it is hot! Let the fi replace cool fi rst before cleaning it. Do not put furniture or other objects in this space in front of the fireplace: 36” (0.9 m) fireplace hearth read the important safety information section on pages 3 and 5 of this manual. Operating y...

  • Page 42

    42 spring loaded window levers long beach driftwood kit correct flame picture murano glass fire correct flame picture pilot flame can be seen between the front and rear left logs pilot flame can be seen left of the fi re bed warning do not touch the glass while it is hot! Let the fi replace cool fi ...

  • Page 43

    43 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. Warning do not attempt to touch the data plate while the fireplace is still hot! Let the fi replace cool fi rst before touching it. Data plate window the rating pl...

  • Page 44

    44 thermostatic remote control wall switch wall switch remote control handset gas valve battery box receiver gas valve window the battery box, receiver and gas valve are located on the bottom of the appliance behind the front panel. Owner’s information fireplace control devices there are two ways to...

  • Page 45

    45 remote control operation when the pilot is off, it will take 2 minutes before it can be lit again. To turn on appliance to turn off appliance flame height adjustment • on the valve, turn man knob on the on, full counterclockwise position. • place on/off switch (if equipped) in i (on position). St...

  • Page 46

    46 remote control operation setting the time setting ºc/24-hour or ºf/12-hour clock modes of operation note: manual mode can also be reached by pressing either the (large fl ame) or the (small fl ame) buttons. • press and hold (small fl ame) button to decrease fl ame height or to set the appliance a...

  • Page 47

    47 remote control operation setting the on / off temperatures • briefl y press set button to scroll to temp (sun) mode. Hold the set button until the temp fl ashes. • press (large fl ame) button to increase the daytime set temperature. • press (small fl ame) button to decrease daytime set temperatur...

  • Page 48

    48 remote control operation setting program timers • you can program two periods of time between 12:00 am and 11:50 pm in each 24-hour cycle. • the programs p1 and p2 must be set in the following order during a 24-hour cycle: , , and . • the icon indicates the beginning of the period (on) and the ic...

  • Page 49

    49 fuel beds (required) 1505dwk—linear drift wood kit 1510dgm—linear decorative glass effect ceramic liners (required) 1515fbl—linear fluted black liner set 1520fsl—linear fluted sand liner set 1525ebl—linear enamel black liner set trims (required) 1550lsz—linear 3-1/2” surround bronze 1550lsb—linea...

  • Page 50

    50 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 51

    51 wiring diagram wall switch kit connector gv60 wiring diagram remote battery box 4 aa batteries installation.

  • Page 52

    52 approved direct vent suppliers for valor models 1200, 1300 and 1500 venting parts description venting parts code / availability by manufacturer simpson dura-vent selkirk icc excel direct secure vent rlh industries amerivent miles industries t ermination caps horizontal co-axial kit, 26” long — — ...

  • Page 53

    53 venting parts description venting parts code / availability by manufacturer simpson dura-vent selkirk icc excel direct secure vent rlh industries amerivent miles industries pipes 4” x 6 5/8” ( id x od ) 6” long galvanized 46dva-06 4dt-06 tc-4dl6 sv4l6 — — — black 46dva-06b 4dt-06(b) tc-4dl6b sv4l...

  • Page 54: Lor

    54 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 removed colinear items 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 ini...

  • Page 55

    55 spare parts code description part number 1 heat shield 4003049 2 45 degrees fl anged elbow 0945m 3 elbow gasket 4002999 4 top stand-offs (2) 4002985 5 restrictor plate 4003017 6 take-off cover (2) 4003046 7 lh window latch assembly 4002770 8 rh window latch assembly 4002766 9 top panel support 40...

  • Page 56

    56 spare parts code description part number 63 brown beach pebble 4003082 64 grey beach pebble 4003083 65 small grey beach pebble 4003086 66 white beach pebble 4003084 67 black beach pebble 4003085 68 small beige beach pebbles (2) 4003087 69 grade 1a vermiculite, bagged 4002940 owner’s info.

  • Page 57

    57 spare parts 1 2 3 4 7 9 10 11 8 52 50 49 51 12 57 58 59 60 61 62 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 53 54 56 55 13 14a, 14b 48 15 16 17 18 19-23 24-25 26 27a, 27b 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36a, 36b 35 38 36c 36d 37 6 5 41 40 42 39 47 45 46 43 44 owner’s info.

  • 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 on...

  • Page 60

    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.