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Valor RetroFire RF24DN Installation And Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Direct Vent Fireplace Insert

Summary of RetroFire RF24DN

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    Model rf24dn/dp direct vent fireplace insert installation and owner’s manual patents pending © 2010 miles industries ltd. All rights reserved. Warning: if the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of...

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    2 we recommend that our gas hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certified in the united states by nfi (national fireplace institute ® ). Thank you ... For purchasing a valor retrofire. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qua...

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    3 safety and warning information...................................................................4 specifications ................................................................................................5 dimensions ..............................................................................

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    4 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. Toddlers, young children and othe...

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    5 specifications this appliance is intended for installation into existing masonry or factory-built, solid-fuel burning fireplaces only. Approvals and codes this appliance is certified to ansi z21.88-2009 / csa 2.33-2009 american national standard / csa standard for vented gas fireplace heaters for ...

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    6 dimensions dimensions 17-1/4” m in. 12” m ax 14” 24” 1” 4-1/2” 1-3/4” 24” 1-1/4” 18-3/4” 16-1/2” 19-1/4” 12-1/2” 13-3/4” min. 12” max 14” 3-1/4” 3” dia. Inlet gas inlet 3/8” npt female gas inlet 3/8” npt female 3” dia. Exh front face of cast fret control valve location fret mounting brackets (remo...

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    7 vent configurations 10’ 15’ 20’ 25’ 30’ 35’ 40’ 4’6” 5’0” 5’6” 6’0” 6’6” 7’0” 7’6” 8’0” 9’0” 10’0” 8’6” 9’6” 3” liners 3” min. Bend radius ver tic al ven t h eigh t allowable horizontal offset 10’ min. - 40‘ max. 559clt co-linear terminal see chart 559clt termination 3” inlet & exhaust collars (ex...

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    8 vent termination the rf24 is approved for vertical co-linear termination only . Two 3” diameter liners are required from top to bottom. The vent liners must be connected to the proper collars (intake and exhaust) or the unit will not operate properly. The method of flashing will depend on whether ...

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    9 vent termination vent terminal location the venting system for this appliance is considered to be a special venting system . The rule in the installation code can/cga–b149 requiring a minimum vent height of 2 feet above any portion of a building within 10 feet does not, therefore, apply. Clearance...

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    10 existing fireplace preparation a few points must be considered before inserting the rf24 into an existing fireplace cavity. Generally, no modifications are allowed to the existing fireplace that will compromise the integrity of the existing fireplace. Components that are bolted or screwed on such...

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    11 supply gas • it’s preferable to rough-in the gas line at this point before proceeding with the firebox installation. • the gas supply inlet connection is a 3/8” npt female connector. For detailed location of this connector, see drawing in section dimensions . If a circulating fan or isolating val...

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    12 vent liner rough-in rough-in the two 3” diameter vent liners into existing chimney system being careful not to tear or damage the liners in the process. It may be easier to install both liners at the same time rather than one at a time. Leave plenty of liner at the bottom end if the heater will b...

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    13 firebox installation reach through front to connect liners reach through top or sides to connect liners gear clamps connection of liners to firebox trim liners if necessary and connect to the firebox either while the firebox is on the hearth or with the firebox in the cavity. Use gear clamps prov...

  • Page 14: Leveling

    14 firebox installation burner module reinstallation note: if the circulating fan is to be installed it should be done at this point before installing the burner module. See instructions packaged with the fan for details of the fan installation. Reinstall the burner module using the 10 screws remove...

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    15 ceramic fuel bed installation ceramic brick liner installation install the ceramic brick liner taking care not to damage them as the material is fragile. The top rounded edges of the side panels should face inwards and the front edge bevelled. Place the side brick panels flat against the side of ...

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    16 ceramic fuel bed installation ceramic log set installation carefully remove the ceramic logs from the packaging taking care not to damage them. Install the logs as described below. Please note that the rear log will have a different position depending of the gas type. The position of the logs is ...

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    17 remote control installation 1. Connect the wiring harness to the receiver box, by pushing the wire connector on to the receiver circuit board. The plug will only go on one way so please ensure that the wires are pointing up and slot in the board is in line with the tab on the wiring harness plug....

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    18 cast iron fret installation fret retainer brackets installation screw 2 thumbscrews into sides of each support leg if not done previously when support legs were installed. Fit the slotted holes in the fret retainers over the thumbscrews, push fret retainers downwards and tighten screws. Cast iron...

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    19 owner’s information please read the safety and warning information section at the beginning of this manual. Operating your fire for your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flame supervision device which will shut-off the gas supply if, for any reason, the pilot flame goes out. This device in...

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    20 owner’s information batteries replacement all appliances use four 1.5 v aa alkaline batteries for remote control receiver and the handset uses a 9 v alkaline battery. Batteries are accessible by removing the lid of the remote control receiver. Batteries should last one to two seasons, depending o...

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    21 remote control operation 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 to the receiver. Setting the flame use this setting when you want a particular flame level. For instance, you want to watch...

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    22 options approved venting components fuel rf24dvn —natural gas installations rf24dvp —propane gas installations decorative cast iron frets ra24cv —contemporary, vintage iron finish ra24av —avant-garde. Vintage iron finish ra24tb —traditional, black finish 1225vfb —ventana fret, black venting pipe—...

  • Page 23: Lighting Instructions

    23 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 the pilot, foll...

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    24 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 ma...

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    25 parts key description part number 1 firebox assembly 400634ah 2 restrictor (2) 400767 3 convection baffle 4000744 4 fret support lh 4000693 5 wing nut (2) 4000741 6 leg lh 4000662 7 leveling bolt (2) 4000242 8a log support ng 4000621 8b log support lpg 4001456 9 leg rh 4000663 10 fret support rh ...

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

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    Thank you ... For purchasing a valor by miles industries. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualified dealer. Please circle where appropriate - ask your installer if in doubt:information provided will be used for customer records only. Online warranty r...

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    Tape shut thank you for choosing a valor product postage needed were you given all documentation and manuals for your product? Yes no miles industries ltd. 190 - 2255 dollarton highway north vancouver, bc v7h 3b1 canada fold here online warranty registration at www.Valorfireplaces.Com.