Valor 1500INO (NG), Installation & Owners Manual

Page 1: ...the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED NEVER...

Page 2: ...our Fireplace 9 Operating Your Fireplace 9 How to Turn Your Fireplace OFF including pilot 10 How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned ON Inadvertently 10 Decommission During Off Season 11 Options...

Page 3: ...BE PLACED on or near the appliance This unit MUST be used with a vent system as described in this installation manual NO OTHER vent system or components MAY BE USED This gas fireplace and vent assemb...

Page 4: ...esponse reflexes to withdraw in the event of accidental contact with a hot surface A physical barrier is strongly recommended if there are young children or at risk individuals in the house Install an...

Page 5: ...r new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualified dealer Each Valor fireplace is fully tested during the production process for your safety and comfort Your unit...

Page 6: ...ed under warranty Clean the glass regularly as soon as you notice the buildup white film If the film is left for a longer period of time it will etch into the glass It is then much harder if not impos...

Page 7: ...rom the burner using a soft brush after removing the ceramic logs When cleaning make sure that no par ticles are brushed into the slots of the burner To refit the window 1 Place the window in its bott...

Page 8: ...for its battery box Batteries should last one to two seasons depending on usage Removing the batteries in the off season will extend the battery life Owner s Information 5 If the Hot Glass Warning pla...

Page 9: ...ote the part number and description when requesting spare parts Operating Your Fireplace Your fireplace is controlled by the Wall Switch The Wall Switch can be used to turn on off and to increase or d...

Page 10: ...the two following methods to ensure that your fireplace will not turn on when you don t want it on First ensure your fireplace is turned off including the pilot and cold BEFORE going ahead Turn the di...

Page 11: ...Gate Hearth gates such as Cardinal s VersaGates are available at retail stores carrying safety products for children Information accurate at the time of printing and subject to change without notice...

Page 12: ...then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go to the next step 3 AUTOMATIC IGNITION MAN knob 2 in O...

Page 13: ...d a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed 2 APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions sh...

Page 14: ...ded with the appliance or equipment installation instructions and 2 The special venting systems shall be Product Approved by the Board and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list a...

Page 15: ...trained personnel should install this appliance This appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFP...

Page 16: ...i i ini i i ish h h Any y wall finishes applied ove er cement board must be non combustible Combustible mantel are ok provided they conform to chart s ee p p 20 Combustible Framing Allowed Beneath Fi...

Page 17: ...lications 46 1168 mm 18 457 mm 15 1 16 383 mm 15 1 16 15 3 mm 383 18 1 2 469 mm 3 3 4 95 mm 4 102 mm 19 7 8 505 mm 32 3 8 822 mm 33 1 8 841 mm 14 1 2 369 mm 9 3 8 238 mm 42 1067 mm 39 11 16 1009 mm Ze...

Page 18: ...er membrane The fireplace must be permanently situated and connected to a fixed piping system it is not portable Weather Protection Moisture Resistance This outdoor fireplace will tolerate moderate am...

Page 19: ...eatherproof enclosure Continuous insulated building envelope and weatherproof membrane is NOT interrupted by fireplace installation INSIDE INSIDE OUTSIDE Min weatherproof overhang in front and at side...

Page 20: ...oof overhang Allowable combustible projection Combustible Mantel Projection from Face of Cement Board Combustible Mantel Height from Bottom of appliance Fireplace Opening Combustible Ceiling 60 Min to...

Page 21: ...21 39 11 16 Fireplace Opening Wall Min 4 to wall or combustible mantel leg Face of Finished Wall FIREPLACE Combustible Sidewall Mantel Leg Top View Mantel Hearth Clearances QUALIFIED INSTALLER...

Page 22: ...LEMENT CONSULTEZ LE GUIDE D INSTALLATION NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ONLY READ I READ INSTRUC NSTRUCTIONS TIONS MAT RI MAT RIAUX IN AUX INCOMBUS COMBUSTIBLES TIBLES SEULE SEULEMENT MENT CONSUL CONSULTEZ...

Page 23: ...ox 10 3 4 274 mm from back surface of wall finish to front surface of appliance case w no vent offset 15 1 16 383 mm 14 1 2 369 mm 9 3 8 238 mm 19 1 4 489 mm Fireplace Opening PARTIAL SHELF top outlet...

Page 24: ...al pipe is used otherwise elbow requires 3 77 mm top clearance Approx 10 3 4 274 mm from back surface of wall finish to front surface of appliance case w no vent offset 15 1 16 383 mm 14 1 2 369 mm 9...

Page 25: ...case For venting clearances see Venting Chart section 43 1093 mm to underside of combustible cavity 14 1 2 369 mm 9 3 8 238 mm 19 1 4 489 mm Fireplace opening FULL SHELF rear outlet 1 2 thick non com...

Page 26: ...pe allowed for the particular installation Framing Vent in Combustible Walls Ceilings When penetrating through combustible walls and ceilings frame a minimum of 10 in x 10 in opening and ensure that t...

Page 27: ...PIECE WALL THIMBLE PIPE LENGTH PIPE LENGTH PIPE LENGTH PIPE LENGTH 90 ELBOW CEILING FIRESTOP ATTIC FIRESTOP ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD FLASHING STORM COLLAR VERTICAL TERMINATION Co axial Venting Typical...

Page 28: ...within the allowable limits shown on the chart below 4 A maximum of 4 x 90 degrees elbows or equivalent 2 x 45 degrees 90 degrees can be used Excludes the 45 degrees take off elbow shipped with the a...

Page 29: ...no vertical rise The level of restriction required depends on the vertical rise in the venting system and to a lesser degree the horizontal run and number of elbows The amount of restriction is based...

Page 30: ...inimum of 2 sides beneath the floor 12 30 Note Local codes and regulations may require different clearances Co axial Venting This direct vent appliance is designed to operate when an undisturbed airfl...

Page 31: ...o 11 12 3 25 Over 11 12 to 12 12 4 Over 12 12 to 14 12 5 Overhang should not extend beyond vent if within 48 of termination cap Horizontal overhang Vertical wall Min 24 unvented soffit Min 36 vented s...

Page 32: ...ype of the wall finish around the firebox opening What accessories trim etc will be installed with this fireplace The venting configuration 2 Unpack the appliance removing all items packed inside and...

Page 33: ...indicated 1 Remove the top outlet collar 6 screws 2 Swivel the collar and install as a rear outlet 6 screws 3 Reinstall the heat shield to the top of the appliance case 3 screws Fit Appliance into Fra...

Page 34: ...r fireplace requires a 1 2 13 mm thick non combustible cement board to be used as a wall surface immediately surrounding the unit on each side see diagram for minimum coverage Extending the cement boa...

Page 35: ...any cracking Allow materials to dry thoroughly before finishing the wall Cement board has the ability to absorb up to 30 percent of its weight in water and may shrink as much as 1 8 over a 48 length w...

Page 36: ...ng its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply pip ing system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Failure to either disconnect or isolate th...

Page 37: ...rebox The panel sits on the ledge behind the tabs 4 Place the left panel against the left wall of the firebox 5 Place the right panel against the right wall of the firebox 6 Tighten the side panel anc...

Page 38: ...ssible to maximize the air gap behind the burner 2 Fill a small container with the equivalent of approximately 3 cups 750 ml of vermiculite from the bag supplied 3 Carefully spread the vermiculite on...

Page 39: ...log Place the log s left peg in the front hole for natural gas NG fire Place the log s left peg in the rear hole for propane gas LPG fires 2 Place the rear left log as indicated NG NG LPG LPG 3 Place...

Page 40: ...ed Murano Glass Fire Kit which contains 1 bag of blue azura fireglass 1 bag of black fireglass 1 glass platform Installation Carefully unpack the kit 1 Install the steel platform around the burner as...

Page 41: ...air gap behind the burner 3 Mix the black and blue fireglass together 4 Fill a small container with approximately 3 cups 750 ml of mixed fireglass 5 Carefully spread the fireglass on the surface of bu...

Page 42: ...an Fireglass or firegear The use of any other fireglass products may void your fireplace warranty Installation Carefully unpack the kit 1 Install both platform brackets in front of and behind the burn...

Page 43: ...three rocks on the burner one at each end and one in the middle as indicated The rocks should not sit on top of the burner ports but can overhang slightly Note Although these rocks can be installed af...

Page 44: ...rhang slightly over the burner edge 4 Add the twigs to the rocks placing them as shown Note The position of the twigs are specific to obtain the best flame pattern Note The acceptable variations are o...

Page 45: ...of the window and release it to insure the springs return it Also double check that the bottom of the window frame is correctly installed in its the bottom railing Failure to install window correctly...

Page 46: ...an electrical outlet box or mud ring as required not supplied to house the switch controls Fasten the wiring to framing using insulated staples not supplied 2 Thread the switch wire through an access...

Page 47: ...attery box 11 Reconnect the battery box and place it back in its po sition to the right at the bottom of the appliance case 12 Test the operation of the wall switch see page 9 13 Fix the wall cover pl...

Page 48: ...for 10 15 minutes to evaluate the flame picture The burner is equipped with an adjustable shutter to control primary aeration NG only The shutter is factory set to an aeration gap which will give opti...

Page 49: ...49 Wiring Diagram Wall Switch Kit Connector GV60 Wiring Diagram Remote Battery Box 4 AA Batteries QUALIFIED INSTALLER...

Page 50: ...4DT ST14 TM 4ST14 4D14S 94040614 Snorkel 36 Rise 46DVA SNK36 4DT ST36 TM 4ST36 4D36S 94040636 Adjustable Pipe Length 4 x 6 5 8 4 to 10 Galvanized 4DT ADJ 4D7A or 4D7AB 3 to 5 94610608 4 to 8 1 2 Blac...

Page 51: ...6012 Roof Flashing 7 12 12 12 46DVA F12 4DT AF12 TF 4FB SV4B 4DF12 6 12 12 12 949606712 Flat Roof Flashing 46DVA FF TF 4F SV4F 559FSK 949606001 Masonry Flashing TF 4MF Various Venting System Parts Wal...

Page 52: ...tal conditions ii Inadequate ventilation in the area or competition for air from other household equipment or appliances iii Damage due to chemicals dampness condensation or sulphur in the fuel supply...

Page 53: ...3000399 34 Pilot sealing plate 4002910 35 Valve to elbow pipe assembly 4002904 36a GV60 valve assembly NG 4003106 36b GV60 valve assembly LPG 4003118 37 Thermocouple interrupter 4001037 38 Pipe s s fl...

Page 54: ...828 79 Grey Rock S4 A 6 4002338 80 Dark Grey Rock S4 A 4 4002339 81 Grey Rock S4 B 4 4002340 82 Dark Grey Rock S4 B 6 4002341 83 No 7 Grey 5 Matte pitted rock 4002650 84 No 9 Grey 5 Matte rock 2 40026...

Page 55: ...55 Spare Parts 1 2 3 4 7 9 10 11 8 52 50 49 51 12 13 14a 14b 48 15 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 27a 27b 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36a 36b 35 38 37 6 5 41 42 47 45 46 43 44 74 OWNER S INFORMATION...

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Page 58: ...hut 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 valorfireplace...