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Valor 535XAN Installation And Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 534XAN (Natural Gas) Model 534XAP (Propane) Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater

Summary of 535XAN

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    Installer: leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: retain this manual for future reference. Direct vent gas fireplace heater model 535 xan (natural gas) model 535xap (propane) installation and owner’s manual warning: if the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or...

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    2 contents 1. Safety information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 2. Options.........................................................................................

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    3 1. Safety information warning: do not operate the appliance with the glass front removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service person. (the whole window unit may be temporarily removed by the owner for cleaning the interior of the firebox, ...

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    4 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 ...

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    5 (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 flue gases, but identifies “special venting systems”, the following requirements shal...

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    6 2. Options heater engine unit #535xan is used with all natural gas installations. Heater engine unit #535xap is used with all propane installations. 2.1. Optional features circulating fan having variable speeds and temperature control, it is designed to boost the natural convection process through...

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    7 mantle depth “a” 1” (25mm) 2” (51mm) 3” (76mm) 4”-5” (102mm- 127mm)) 6” (152mm) 7” (178mm) 8”–12” (203mm-305mm) max. Mantle clearance “b” 7” (178mm) 8” (203mm) 9” (229mm) 10” (254mm) 11” (279mm) 12” (305mm) 14” (356mm) figure 1 major dimensions & clearances without optional trims (shown with #601s...

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    8 3. General 3.1. Approvals & codes these appliances are certified by c.S.A. For use in canada and the usa. These appliances are for installation directly venting through an outside wall or through the roof. Model 535xan is for use with natural gas. Model 535xap is for use with propane. It can be co...

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    9 4. Location 4.1. Framing the framing dimensions are shown in figure 4. • a non-combustible hearth is not necessary in front of this appliance. • note that the unit is installed at the framing stage and fixed to the framing using the support angles. Wall finish (cement board above) is then installe...

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    10 minimum maximum a: from floor to top of vent duct 3ft 7 9 / 16 ” (111cm) 9ft 1 9 / 16 ” (278cm) b: frame front face to outside wall - 17ft 4” (528cm) c: frame front face to inside wall 16” (40.6cm) - d: vertical pipe run between vent adaptor and elbow 6” (152mm) 6ft (183cm) e: horizontal pipe run...

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    11 4.3. Horizontal side termination see figures 5 &6. Can be used with either #551dvk standard vent kit or another terminal cap and accessories. Adapter #817vak, one 90° vent elbow and pipe lengths will be required. (see venting options section of this manual). All vent length dimensions and clearan...

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    12 4.6. Through the roof termination* see figure 8. Adapter #817vak, pipe lengths, a vertical vent terminal, and roof flashing will be required. Various other ceiling or roof items may be necessary depending on the particular installation. (see venting options section of this manual). 4.7. Offset an...

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    13 4.8. Vent 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 airflow hits the outside vent terminal from any direction. • the minimum clearances from this terminal that must be maintained whe...

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    14 5. Supply gas heater engine unit #535xan is used with all natural gas installations. Heater engine unit #535xap is used with all propane installations. The supply pressure must be between the limits shown in section 3.2 of this manual. The supply connection is 3 / 8 ’’npt. The opening for the gas...

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    16 7. Appliance preparation 7.1. Window removal see figure 12. • turn the top three spring loaded window bolts through 90 0 to release the window from the firebox. • remove the bottom three spring-loaded window bolts. • detach the chain from the top right corner of the window. • carefully lift the w...

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    17 7.3. # 817vak pipe adapter fitting fit the adapter #817vak securely over the outer vent collars. See figure 15. Drill through the adapter outer tube and the appliance outer collar for two #6 screws supplied. Make sure that the drill does not penetrate the inner tubes. Secure with the screws. 7.4....

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    18 7.6. Attaching air restrictors there are two types of restrictor supplied with each #535 engine unit. One type is for installations with horizontal vent termination and the other is for installations with through-the-roof termination. Figure 19 identifies them. The restrictors cover part of the o...

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    19 8. Installations with horizontal termination – installing to wall see section 4 for full range of horizontal termination applications. 8.1. Wall opening • fit all the required pipes and elbows up to the wall to check the wall opening position. See the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the...

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    20 figure 24b figure24c 8.3. Terminals – installing to wall unless the wall is totally non-combustible, fit wall thimbles. Install as detailed in the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the pipes. Figure 24a.

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    21 9. Installations with through the roof vertical termination • check the roof pitch to determine which roof flashing will be needed - see vent accessories section 2.4. • the distance from the roof to the lowest terminal discharge opening (“h” in figure 25) depends on the roof pitch and must be in ...

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    22 10. Remote control installation caution! Don’t connect the batteries to the remote control receiver until the wires are connected to the burner control unit, as short circuit could result in destruction of the electrical components. When installing the remote please refer to figures 37 and 38 bel...

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    23 11. Gas supply installation & aeration setting 11.1. Gas supply installation • the gas supply pipe should enter the appliance case through the opening at the rear left side. The supply pipe should be connected to the appliance gas inlet pipe situated at the left side of the control unit. Supply l...

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    24 12. Ceramic fuel bed installation 12.1. Ceramic walls installation 1. Locate the ceramic rear wall in the channel at back of the firebox and flat against the back of the firebox. See figure 36. 2. Locate the sidewalls against the sides of the firebox. Make sure that they are behind the raised edg...

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    25 13. Window refitting & checking • refit the window with the bottom three bolts. The bolts should be screwed in securely. • refit the chain to the top right corner of the window. • refit the top three bolts securing by turning them through 90º. • pull the top of the window forward and release to c...

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    26 15. Front installation 15.1. Additional optional 3 or 4 sided trims • slide a corner connection plate into the channels in the top trim and a side trim. Butt the two trims together. Fit four grub screws and tighten to secure the trims and corner plate. See figure 45. • repeat for the other corner...

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    27 16. Owners information please read the safety information and notes on page 3. 16.1. Operating your fire the operating instructions are also on a chained plate inside the control access door. 1. For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flame supervision device, which will shut off the gas...

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    28 16.2. Cleaning it will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During startup, condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside of the glass and causes dust, lint etc. To cling to the glass surface. Initially paint, while curing, may deposit a slight film on the glass. We therefore recomm...

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    29 16.4. Checks • 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 probe. The main burner flame pattern will vary from appliance to appliance depending on the type of insta...

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    30 17. 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. When lighting , follow thes...

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    31 18. Approved vent suppliers approved alternative vent suppliers for 530, 534, 535 and 739 models venting parts code / availability by manufacturer venting parts description s impso n dur av ent sel kir k se c u r e ve n t rl h indu s t ri e s mil e s indu s t ri e s co-axial kit, 26" long 551dvk ...

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    32 venting parts code / availability by manufacturer venting parts description simpson d uravent selkirk secu r e vent rlh in d u stri es miles in d u stri es galvanized 945 black 945b sv4ebr45 galvanized swivel 945g 4dt-el45 sv4e45 dv 4 5 ° e l b o ws black swivel 945bg 4dt-el45(b) sv4eb45 galvaniz...

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    33 17. Warranty for valor brand products 17.1.1. 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 purchas...