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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 dv zc gas fireplace 1500in (ng) & 1500ip (lpg) installation & owner’s manual 4002873-19 ©2015, miles industries ltd. This manual contains instructions to install the engine only. A front or trim kit is required to install the engine. A barrier screen is provided with the front or trim kit...

  • Page 2

    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 on page 18. 2 designed and manufactured by / for miles industries ltd. 190–2255 dollarton highway, north vancouver...

  • 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: Do Not Put

    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 cleaning your fireplace important - glass cleaning - mineral deposits one of the by-products of the combustion process in a gas appliance is a mineral which can show up ...

  • Page 7

    7 warning choking hazard! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear of fi re glass or vermiculite particles as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum thoroughly around the fi replace area after cleaning. Window frame bottom railing ing agents nor polishes should be used. Dry stains can be ...

  • 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 battery box or the handset! This could cause a short circuit. Battery box...

  • Page 9

    9 warning do not attempt to touch the data card while the fireplace is still hot! Let the fi replace cool fi rst before touching it. Thermostatic remote control wall switch info card window the info card is located behind the front panel below the window. Owner’s information using handset wall holde...

  • Page 10

    10 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. Wall switch remote control handset how to turn your fireplace off (including pilot) familiarize yourself with each of these methods before ope...

  • Page 11

    11 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 12

    12 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 13

    13 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 14

    14 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 15

    15 remote control operation automatic turn down automatic shut off low battery indication handset / receiver match remote handset: the battery icon will show when the battery needs to be replaced. Replace with one 9 v alkaline battery. Battery box: three short ‘beeps’ will sound when the motor turns...

  • Page 16

    16 required kits* fuel beds (choose one) 1500dgs—decorative glass set 1505dwk—driftwood set kit 1510dgm—decorative glass murano 1514rss—rock & shale set ceramic liners (choose one) 1515fbl—linear fluted black liner set 1520fsl—linear fluted sand liner set 1525rgl**—linear refl ective glass liner set...

  • 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 n p gas natural propane altitude (ft.)* 0-4,500 feet* input maximum (btu/h) 30,000 28,000 input minimum (btu/h) 18,000 18,500 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 3...

  • Page 21

    21 overview fire on/off wall switch (20-foot wire length) (supplied) 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 s surrou d ...

  • Page 22

    22 m in. 44-1/2” (1130 mm) to t op o f c ement boar d m in. 43” ( 1092 mm ) () to underside o f header 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- co...

  • Page 23

    23 bottom of unit 0 2” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” face of 1/2” thick non-combustible cement board 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”...

  • Page 24

    24 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 qualified installer.

  • Page 25

    25 20” 43” 46” 1/2” thick non-combustible cement board required above, on each side and below engine opening (not supplied) note: height of cavity may be affected by vent configuration - see page 26 between underside of header and bottom of firebox no hearth required. If using a hearth, see page 22....

  • Page 26: Partial Shelf, Top Outlet

    26 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) 19-1/4” (489 ...

  • Page 27: Partial Shelf, Top Outlet

    27 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 clearance. Approx....

  • Page 28: Full Shelf, Rear Outlet

    28 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 shelf, rear outl...

  • Page 29

    29 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 30

    30 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 31

    31 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 32

    32 position #1 position #2 position #3 position #4 position #5 inside fi rebox—roof venting port 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 requir...

  • Page 33

    33 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 34

    34 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 35

    35 8-5/8” 42” 32-3/8” 18” 3” intake 3” exhaust collar on the centerline flashing 2 x 3” liners 3” min. Bend radius co-linear adapter 2 x 3” liners 1156 co-linear adapter engine approved co-linear termination or approved co-linear adapter and approved co-axial termination co-linear installation into ...

  • Page 36

    36 fold lines only qualifi ed licensed or trained personnel should install this appliance. Installation unpack appliance beware of sharp edges! Wear gloves! 1. Remove the cardboard wrapping and the wood pallet from the appliance and discard. 2. Unpack any loose items from around the appliance. 3. Re...

  • Page 37

    37 non- combustible m aterials onl y read instruc tions m atÉria ux inc ombustibles seulement consul tez le guide d ’inst alla tion fl ush front face of appliance mounting tabs (4) appliance fl ush to framing installation remove top outlet (6 screws) remove heat shield (3 screws) remove heat shield ...

  • Page 38

    38 1/2” (13mm) thick non-combustible cement board 1-3/4” (45 mm) 1” (25 mm) 1/4” (7 mm) note: when installing the 1555 1” trim, allow space for the barrier screen lower tabs by notching the cement board/wall finish at the bottom of the opening (same dimensions on both sides) gypsum board up to perim...

  • Page 39

    39 section views window frame bottom railing 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 the window frame brac...

  • Page 40

    40 installation install 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 lo...

  • Page 41

    41 x 3-3/4” (95 mm) gas line access hole 2-1/2” (64 mm) diam. 4” (102 mm) front of the appliance installation 5. Tighten cable clamp on outside of fi replace casing and secure and excess wire to framing. 6. Mount receptacle into electrical box. Set-up gas supply the gas supply inlet con- nection is ...

  • Page 42

    42 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 43

    43 top underside (fi re side) install liners the liners install in the manner outlined below with the exception of the 1525rgl—refl ective glass liners: see instructions supplied with the liners. Unpack the liner panels carefully. 1. Inside the fi rebox, on the top of each side, release the screw of...

  • Page 44

    44 installation install driftwood kit 1505dwk material required • black steel platform (supplied with appliance) • small container to distribute vermiculite (not included) • driftwood kit containing: ◊ 5 logs ◊ 6 pebbles ◊ 1 bag of vermiculite installation platform carefully unpack the kit. 1. Insta...

  • Page 45

    45 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 left peg in the front hol...

  • Page 46

    46 installation 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 a...

  • Page 47

    47 installation warning choking hazard! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear of fi reglass particles as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum area after installation. ! Installed glass plate 2. Install the glass plate on the platform, the textured side underneath and the smooth side ...

  • Page 48

    48 installation warning choking hazard! Ensure that the fi replace area is clear of fi reglass particles as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum area after installation. ! Installed tray edge of tray fl ush with edge of fi rebox small round hole at rear left of fi rebox pilot shield pil...

  • Page 49

    49 installation install rocks & shale set 1514rss material required • black steel platform (supplied with appliance) • small container to distribute shale (not supplied) • rock & shale set, which contains: ◊ 1/2lb-bag of 3/4” grey shale ◊ 1/2lb-bag of 3/4” black shale ◊ 5 twigs ◊ 29 rocks installati...

  • Page 50

    50 2. Mix the black and grey shale pieces and spread them in one layer thick on top of the burner around the three rocks. Do not overfi ll! 3. Install the rocks around the shale bed according to the image shown below. Note: some of the rocks may overhang slightly over the burner edge. 4. Add the twi...

  • Page 51

    51 installation window frame bottom railing section views refi t window 1. To refi t the window, place it in its bottom 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, pull the side leve...

  • Page 52

    52 the receiver and battery box are located inside the front panel of the appliance. Battery box receiver 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. Ignition wire connection (spade type con...

  • Page 53

    53 battery box connection reset button set-up remote control 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 shar...

  • Page 54

    54 remove front middle platform support accessing air shutter close open injector elbow bracket, burner side injector elbow air shutter setting air shutter install trim and barrier screen install the trim chosen by the customer for their fi replace. Install as well the barrier screen which is provid...

  • Page 55

    55 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 install remote control handset wall holder the remote control kit for this fi replace comes complete with a wall-moun...

  • Page 56

    56 wiring diagram wall switch kit connector gv60 wiring diagram remote battery box 4 aa batteries qualified installer.

  • Page 57

    57 approved venting components approved direct vent suppliers for valor models 1100, 1150, 1200 5 , 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 termina...

  • Page 58

    58 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 59: Lor

    59 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 60

    60 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 61

    61 57 70 75 53 58 59 60 61 62 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 54 72 73 56 55 71 71 89 79 76 77 78 80 81 82 83 84 85 88 87 86 (6) (6) (4) (2) (2) (4) (2) (2) 1514rss 1500dgs 1505dwk 1510dgm (2) spare parts code description part number 66 white beach pebble 4003084 67 black beach pebble 4003085 68 small beige be...

  • Page 62

    62 spare parts 1 2 3 4 7 9 10 11 8 52 50 49 51 12 13 14a, 14b 48 15 17 18 19-23 24-25 26 27a, 27b 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36a, 36b 35 38 37 6 5 41 40 42 39 47 45 46 43 44 74 owner’s information.

  • Page 63

    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 64

    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.