Valor RF24XBN Installation And Owner's Manual

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Summary of RF24XBN

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    © 2012 miles industries ltd. All rights reserved. Gravity vent fireplace insert rf24xbn (ng) & rf24xbp (lpg) installation and owner’s manual 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 ...

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    2 for the owner for the qualified installer the information contained in this installation manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. Miles industries ltd. Reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifi ca- tions without notice. Miles industries ltd. Grants no warra...

  • 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 su...

  • 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 owner’s information 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...

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    6 owner’s information owner’s information cleaning 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 varies widely ...

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    7 owner’s information owner’s information to replace the batteries in the remote control receiver: 1. The receiver is located to the left of the valve and it is retained to the fi rebox by a velcro tab. Grab the receiver and pull it out from its location. 2. Slide and remove the receiver cover. 3. R...

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    8 owner’s information owner’s information remote control operation your fi replace remote control helps you get the comfort, convenience and aesthetics you want from your gas fi replace. The remote controls your fi replace in different ways. Important: before you begin, please note that on this syst...

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    9 owner’s information remote control operation setting the temperature use this setting when you come in and want to enjoy a specifi c temperature. 1. Push the auto button until a number and f fl ash. Let go. 2. While it is still fl ashing, push the ▲ and ▼ buttons to the temperature you want. Let g...

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    10 owner’s information 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. Options fuel rf24bn—natural gas installations rf24bp—propane gas installations accesso...

  • Page 11: Lighting Instructions

    11 owner’s information 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 ligh...

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    12 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 z21.88-2009 / csa 2.33-2009 american national standard / csa standard for vented gas fireplace heaters ...

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    13 dimensions 17” stand-offs 3” dia. Collar 4-1/2” 4-1/2” 1” front face of cast fret 26-1/2” control valve location top view front view side view gas inlet 3/8” npt female 1-3/4” valve m in. 12” m ax. 14-3/4” smoke channel for checking draft fret mounting brackets (removeable) optional fan speed con...

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    14 dimensions vent confi gurations approved termination required max. 16” offset if vent height is minimal or elbow at collar of unit 3” liner 3” min. Bend radius m in. 10 f eet minimum vent liner radius allowable vent configurations vent materials use a 3” diameter aluminium fl ex liner approved fo...

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    15 existing fireplace preparation a few points must be considered before inserting the rf24 into an existing fi replace cavity. Generally, modifi cations to the existing fi replace that will compro- mise its integrity are not allowed. Components that are bolted or screwed on such as dampers or baffl...

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    16 supply gas installation • 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 fan or ...

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    17 vent liner rough-in appliance preparation remove vent plate remove window remove burner module (4 screws) remove support legs (2 screws each) spring-loaded fastening studs (2) 1/4 turn the size of the existing fi replace cavity will affect the method of installation. Smaller fi replaces, particul...

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    18 firebox installation reinstallation of support legs (if removed) with the fi rebox recessed behind the smoke curtain of the existing fi replace, raise the fi rebox and place the individual support legs under the fi rebox. Placing a temporary shim under the fi rebox, such as a 2” x 4”, thread thum...

  • Page 19: Front View

    19 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 4 screws removed...

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    20 top convection baffl e installation position the fi rebox as far back as possible within the existing fi replace to allow ample space at front for the fret and to allow convection air to fl ow under the smoke curtain of the existing fi replace. Position the top convection baffl e with the threade...

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    21 ceramic logs installation rear log touches front log here right log locating pins place font log onto locating pins at each end ng only: drop rear log into place behind front log retainers. Lpg only: drop rear log into place centered side- to-side against back support so the log sits more vertica...

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    22 window refi tting and checking hook the window over the top edge of the fi rebox, and fasten the bottom two spring loaded bolts by pushing in and turning 90 degrees. If the hot glass warning plate has been removed from the front lower corner of the window, reinstall it by sliding it between the g...

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    23 operation check and aeration adjustment turn the fi replace up and down using the remote control to confi rm that the full range of inputs is achieved. Light the fi re and allow to warm up for 10–15 minutes to evaluate the fl ame picture. The burner is equipped with an adjustable air shutter to c...

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    24 optional 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. ...

  • Page 25: Lor

    25 owner’s information 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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    26 owner’s information spare parts key description part number 1 firebox assembly 4000634ah 2 vent plate 4001010 3 convection baffl e 4001009 4 lh fret support 4002837by 5 wing nuts (2) 4000741 6 lh leg 4000662 7 screw m5 x 50mm, hex hd (2) 4000242 8 log support 4000621 9 rh leg 4000663 10 rh fret s...

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    27 owner’s information spare parts 49 39a, 39b 64.

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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.