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Valor Retrofire RF24IDN Installation and owner's manual

Manual is about: Direct Vent Fireplace Insert NG, LPG

Summary of Retrofire RF24IDN

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    Us patent no. 8,166,965 © 2014 miles industries ltd. All rights reserved. Direct vent fireplace insert rf24idn (ng) & rf24idp (lpg) installation and owner’s manual r etrofire massachusetts: the piping and fi nal gas connection must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter in the state of ma...

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    2 table of contents table of contents designed and manufactured by / for miles industries ltd. 190–2255 dollarton highway, north vancouver, bc, canada v7h 3b1 tel. 604-984-3496 fax 604-984-0246 www.Valorfi replaces.Com © copyright miles industries ltd., 2014 the information contained in this install...

  • 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: Child Safety Precautions and

    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

    Owner’s information 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 fu...

  • Page 6: Warning

    Owner’s information 6 owner’s information 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 as a white fi lm on the ceramic glass of the viewing door. The composition of the deposit...

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    Owner’s information 7 owner’s information 7. Reinstall the window. A. Hook the window over the top edge of the fi rebox, and fasten the bottom two spring- loaded bolts by pushing in and turning them 90 degrees. B. Apply light hand pressure against the window frame sides to bed-in the window seal. C....

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    Owner’s information 8 owner’s information using handset wall holder your fi replace equipment includes a wall holder to store the handset. If it hasn’t be installed, refer to the instructions further on in this manual for the installation. Replacing batteries low batteries signal: see page 14. Befor...

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    Owner’s information 9 owner’s information on off manual on/off switch wall switch (optional) remote control handset familiarize yourself with each of these methods before operating your fi replace. Handset and wall switch: press and hold the off button for a second. If the fl ames are on, they go do...

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    Owner’s information 10 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...

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    Owner’s information 11 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...

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    Owner’s information 12 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 da...

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    Owner’s information 13 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 pe...

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    Owner’s information 14 remote control operation options required accessories* venting pipe—generic 3” diameter fl exible aluminum liner approved for gas venting termination—miles industries’ 559clt co-linear termination and 559sfk square flashing kit are recommended for terminating existing masonry ...

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    Owner’s information 15 lighting instructions warning : if you do not follow these instructions exactly d¿uhruh[sorvlrqpd\uhvxowfdxvlqj surshuw\gdpdjhshuvrqdolqmxu\ruorvvriolih )lj )lj )lj$ for your safety, read before lighting a. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand or by remote ...

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    16 specifi cations this appliance is intended for installation into existing masonry or factory-built, solid-fuel burning fi replaces only. Approvals and codes this appliance is certifi ed to ansi z21.88-2014 / csa 2.33-2014 american national standard / csa standard for vented gas fireplace heaters ...

  • Page 17: Side View

    17 dimensions 17-1/4” 23” m in. 13-1/8” m ax 15” 26-1/2” 1” 5-1/2” 1-3/4” 26-1/2” 1-1/8” 18-3/4” 16-1/2” 19-1/4” 13-1/8” - to screen 13-7/8” - to brackets 15” - w/fret min. 13-1/8” max 15” 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 co...

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    18 vent confi gurations 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 v e rtical v e nt height allowable horizontal offset 10’ min. - 40‘ max. 559clt co-linear terminal see chart 559clt termination 3” inlet & exhaust collars (e...

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    19 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 fl ashing will depend on whether...

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    20 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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    21 existing fireplace preparation a few points must be considered before inserting the rf24 into an existing fi replace cavity. Generally, no modifi cations are allowed to the existing fi replace that will compromise the integrity of the existing fi replace. Components that are bolted or screwed on ...

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

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    23 installation rough-in vent liners 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...

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    24 installation reach through front to connect liners reach through top or sides to connect liners gear clamps connect vent liners to appliance trim liners if necessary and connect to the fi rebox either while the fi rebox is on the hearth (option 1) or with the fi rebox in the cavity (option 2). Us...

  • Page 25: Front View

    25 installation re-install burner module 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 removed previously...

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    26 con vec tion baffle wingnuts (2) start wingnuts on studs. Slide convection baffle into slots. Adjust baffle forward to touch back of smoke curtain of existing fireplace. Tighten wingnuts. Install top convection baffl e position the fi rebox as far back as possible within the existing fi replace t...

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    27 installation l/h log locating pins place middle cross log across gap in front log place r/h cross log onto locating pins place l/h cross log onto locating pins 5 4 3 refi t and check window 1. Hook the window over the top edge of the fi rebox, and fasten the bottom two spring-loaded bolts by push...

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    28 installation synchronize remote control the receiver and the handset of the remote control system must be initially synchronized before the fi rst use. 1. Insert alkaline batteries in the remote control receiver and handset. The receiver is located left of the control valve under the burner modul...

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    29 install cast iron fret or bottom cover important: the fret retainer brackets are designed to maintain the required space in front of the screen to allow the window to move and relieve during a hard start. It is very important to ensure this area in front of the screen is kept clear at all times. ...

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    30 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 handset wall holder the remote control kit for this fi replace comes complete with a wall-mounted holder. Thi...

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    31 wiring diagram optional wall switch kit 1265wsk connector red yellow gv60 wiring diagram qualified installer.

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    32 approved venting components approved direct vent suppliers for valor models 700, 739 3 , 780, 785 and rf24dv venting parts description venting parts code / availability by manufacturer dura-vent selkirk icc excel direct secure vent rlh industries amerivent miles industries bdm termination caps v ...

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    Owner’s information 33 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 t...

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    Owner’s information 34 spare parts key description part number 1 firebox assembly 4000634ah 2 restrictor (2) 4000767 3 convection baffl e 4000744 4 fret support lh 4003652by 4a retainer tab lh 4003650 5 wing nut (2) 4000741 6 leg lh 4003884 7 leveling bolt (2) 4000242 8a log support ng 4000621 8b lo...

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

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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 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...

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    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.