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Valor 530XAN/XAP Installation Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater

Summary of 530XAN/XAP

  • Page 1

    4000305-14 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. 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 ...

  • Page 2: Warning

    2 designed and manufactured by miles industries ltd. 190 – 2255 dollarton highway, north vancouver b.C., canada v7h 3b1 tel. 604-984-3496 fax 604-984-0246 www.Milesfi replaces.Com © copyright miles industries ltd., 2007 2 thank you ... For purchasing a valor by miles industries. Your new radiant gas...

  • Page 3

    33 table of contents safety and warning information ..............................................................4 specifi cations ............................................................................................7 dimensions, clearance and framing ...........................................

  • Page 4

    44 safety and warning 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. Do not place furniture or any ot...

  • Page 5

    55 state of california. Proposition 65 warning. Fuels used in gas, wood-burning or oil fi red 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. ...

  • Page 6

    66 (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 installa...

  • Page 7

    77 specifi cations approvals and codes this appliance is certifi ed to ansi z21.88a–2007/csa 2.33a–2007 vented gas fireplace heater standard for use in canada and usa. The appliance complies with cga p.4.1, testing method for measuring annual fi replace effi ciencies. The installation must conform w...

  • Page 8

    88 dimensions, clearance and framing the dimensions, clearances and framing vary with each applications and with the front trim installed. Refer to the installation instructions of the front trim chosen for more information. Specifi cations wall thickness the appliance vent is suitable for penetrati...

  • Page 9

    99 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 terminal that must be maintained when located on an outside ...

  • Page 10

    10 10 horizontal termination venting confi gurations see venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Rear outlet—no vertical rise flat on the wall maximum 26” horizontal pipe length; 817vak vent collar adapter required if using other than valor’s 551dvk pipe with termination; t...

  • Page 11

    11 11 minimum maximum d: vertical pipe run 12” (30 cm) 8’ (244 cm) e: horizontal pipe run (total before and after elbows) e 1 + e 2 - 4’-6” (137 cm) f: clearance to combustible materials above horizontal pipe run 2-5/8” (6.7 cm) - g: clearance to combustible materials below horizontal pipe run 1-5/1...

  • Page 12: & Vapor Barriers

    12 12 horizontal termination installations the 530 heater may be installed using components from a variety of manufacturers listed on pages 32–33. Allowable vent confi gurations and clearances for the 530 heater are listed in this manual and apply for all vent components listed on pages 32–33. For d...

  • Page 13

    13 13 vertical termination venting confi gurations see venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Top outlet through roof (co-axial pipe) see conversion to top outlet for solid direct vent co-axial piping in appliance preparation section for conversion to top outlet. 817vak ve...

  • Page 14

    14 14 vertical termination venting confi gurations see venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components. Co-linear venting into existing solid-fuel burning fireplaces and chimneys co-linear adapter may be installed as top or rear outlet—see conversion to top outlet for solid direct v...

  • Page 15

    15 15 ‘h’ horizontal overhang vertical wall termination cap storm collar roof flashing plumber’s tape fixed to wall strap wall strap ceiling firestop ceiling support offset elbows min. 18” overhang should not extend beyond vent if within 48” of termination cap min. 24” (unvented soffit) min. 36” (ve...

  • Page 16

    16 16 2 x 3” liners 530 engine co-linear vent installations the size of the fi replace 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. Place the appliance (fi tted with the co-linear adapter) ne...

  • Page 17

    17 17 appliance preparation burner module removal it may be desirable to remove the burner module to gain access for gas fi tting, to install a fan kit, or to fasten the unit to the fl oor or plinth supplied with the zero clearance fronts. Check ignition spark the pilot burner and electrode unit is ...

  • Page 18

    18 18 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 fi tting to the back. Remove the rear outer vent collar and seal by unscrewing 12 scre...

  • Page 19

    19 19 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 ...

  • Page 20: 1, 2, ...Etc.

    20 20 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 height—see table below. There are three types of restrictors ...

  • Page 21

    21 21 remote control installation caution! Do not connect the batteries to the remote control receiver until the wires are connected to the burner control unit, as a short circuit could result in the destruction of the electrical components. Connect the wiring harness to the receiver box, by pushing...

  • Page 22

    22 22 gas supply installation it’s preferable to rough-in the gas line at this point before proceeding with the fi rebox 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 23

    23 23 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 adjust...

  • Page 24

    24 24 ceramic logs installation place the base log on the supports in the fi rebox and against the support at the fi rebox 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 fi rebox. Locate the right mi...

  • Page 25

    25 25 ceramic coals installation place the base coal on the supports in the fi rebox and against the fi rebox back. Place the left front coal in position behind the metal lip at the front of the fi rebox. The side projection on this coal should be near the middle front of the fi rebox. Place the rig...

  • Page 26

    26 26 window refi tting 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 ti...

  • Page 27

    27 27 thermocouple probe must be in flame operating your fireplace for your safety, this appliance is fi tted with a fl ame supervision device which will shut-off the gas supply if, for any reason, the pilot fl ame goes out. This device incorporates a fi xed probe, which senses the heat from the pil...

  • Page 28

    28 28 owner’s information batteries all appliances use four 1.5v aa batteries for remote control receivers and the handset uses a 9v battery. Batteries are accessible by opening the bottom access panel and removing the lid of the remote control receiver. Batteries should last one to two seasons, dep...

  • Page 29

    29 29 owner’s information setting the fl ame use this setting when you want a particular fl ame level. For instance, you want to watch fl ames burn at their highest level and you don’t mind if the room is too hot. To raise the fl ame, press and hold the ▲ button until the flame gets to the desired l...

  • Page 30: Lighting Instructions

    30 30 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. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructio...

  • Page 31

    31 31 options additional optional features stone effect set #561ses the stone effect set may be installed as a fuel bed instead of the logs or coals supplied with the engine. It may be fi tted at the time of the engine installation or retrofi tted at a later date. Bedroom remote kit #562brk automati...

  • Page 32

    32 32 approved alternative direct vent suppliers for valor models 530, 534, 535, and miles fireplaces’ models rf24d and mf28 venting parts description venting parts code / availability by manufacturer simpson dura-vent selkirk secure vent rlh industries miles industries te rmination caps horizontal ...

  • Page 33

    33 33 venting parts description venting parts code / availability by manufacturer simpson dura-vent selkirk secure vent rlh industries miles industries dv 45° elbows galvanized 945 — — — — — black 945b — — sv4ebr45 galvanized swivel 945g 4dt-el45 — sv4e45 — — black swivel 945bg 4dt-el45(b) sv4eb45 d...

  • Page 34: Lor

    34 34 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 purchaser for the repair of, or will exchange the following parts or components which are found to be defective in...

  • Page 35

    35 35 code description part no. Code description part no. 1 side wall support (2) 330a898 36 elbow injector ng/lpg 720a580 / 9730013 2 rear wall support 320b320 37 inlet pipe 030a224 3 battery shield 330a908 37a inlet pipe adapter 220k997 4 velcro strip 4000022 37b valve to inlet pipe connector 220k...

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    36 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 32 34 35 36 37 37a 37b 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 44a 45 46 47 48 ng lpg 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 49 replacement parts.