Valor 1700IN, Installation & Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...as indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used This appliance is a domestic room heating appliance It must not be used for any other purposes such as drying clothes etc This appliance is suitable for installation in a bedroom or bed sitting room This appliance may be installed in an after market permanently located manufac...

Page 2: ...the back of this manual WARRANTY PROGRAM WARRANTY PROGRAM V A LOR CO M F O R T V A LOR CO M F O R T V A LOR CO M F O R T Table of Contents Safety Precautions 3 Safety and Your Fireplace 4 Owner s Information 5 Remote Control Operation 10 Wall Switch Operation 15 Options 15 Lighting Instructions 16 Warranty 55 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 17 Specifications 19 Overview 20 Dimensions Location 21 Man...

Page 3: ...re and draperies Clothing or flammable material SHOULD NOT BE PLACED on or near the appliance Clothing or flammable material SHOULD NOT 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 assembly MUST be vented directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be attac...

Page 4: ...face A physical barrier is strongly recommended if there are young children or at risk individuals in the house Install an approved after market safety gate to keep toddlers young children and other at risk individuals a safe distance from the fireplace Keep the remote control handset out of reach of children at all times A wall mount storage holster is provided with your remote control handset En...

Page 5: ... professionally installed by Dealer Name ________________________________ Phone Number _______________________________ Should you encounter an operational problem call your dealer immediately Do not try to repair the unit as you may cause an injury or damage the fireplace WARNING EXTREMELY HOT READ the SAFETY information on pages 3 and 4 of this manual BEFORE operating your gas heater Some parts o...

Page 6: ...s have had good results from the products listed below We cannot however guarantee the results of these products Brasso Polish Plus by Kelkem Cook Top Clean Creme by Elco White Off by Rutland Turtle Wax Do not clean the glass while it is hot Always securely replace the window and the barrier screen before lighting If broken the glass pane may only be replaced as a complete window unit as supplied ...

Page 7: ...of the opening in the plinth to lock it in position b 1750 5 1 4 trim Hook the bottom of the screen to the bottom edge of the trim s front plate then with the top levers up push the screen against the fireplace Rotate the levers down to hook them up to the trim and slide them inwards to secure them 6 Verify that the screen is properly hooked to the trim and secure Owner s Information IMPORTANT To ...

Page 8: ...box 8 Put the battery box back in its carrier and push slide back in to position 9 Reinstall the plinth side doors and barrier screen Lighting Operation and Rating Information The Lighting Operation and Rating information is located on a plate at the right hand side of the fireplace opening The plate slides out from under the plinth To access the plate remove the barrier screen side doors and the ...

Page 9: ...miliarize yourself with each of these methods before operating your fireplace Press and hold the OFF button for a second either on the handset or the wall switch If the flames are on they go down and you hear the valve motor wind down You hear a clunk and a beep indicating that the valve has received the signal from the remote control How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned ON Inadvertently ...

Page 10: ...um flame height NOTE Before using the remote control system for the first time the receiver and the handset must be synchronized See the section Remote Control Initial Set up on page 49 of this manual Set scrolls through modes and settings OFF returns to set mode turns the burner and the pilot off Large flame button flames up sets hours temperature Small flame button flames down and off sets minut...

Page 11: ... the hour Press small flame button to set the minute Press OFF or simply wait to return to MAN mode Double click large flame button Flame automatically goes to high fire HI will be displayed Manual Mode Manual Flame Height Adjustment Express Low and High Fire Daytime Tempera ture Mode Appliance must be in standby mode pilot ignited The room temperature is measured and compared to the set temperatu...

Page 12: ... programming SETTING THE DAYTIME TEMPERATURE SETTING THE NIGHTTIME SETBACK TEMPERATURE Default Settings sun 23ºC 74ºF Default Settings moon OFF Press large flame button to increase Nighttime Setback Temperature Press small flame button to decrease Nighttime Setback Temperature Press OFF or simply wait to complete programming Briefly press SET button to scroll to TEMP moon mode Hold the SET button ...

Page 13: ... TIMER moon while the time flashes Press large flame button to set the hour Press large flame button to set the hour Press small flame button to set the minutes Press small flame button to set the minutes SETTING P1 ON TIME SETTING P2 ON TIME Briefly press SET to scroll to TIMER mode sun while the time flashes Follow the instructions given to set P1 ON time SETTING P2 OFF TIME Briefly press SET to...

Page 14: ...e in flame height for a period of 6 hours the appliance goes into pilot mode NOTE In TEMP or TIMER modes the flame height will vary according to room temperature The appli ance will continue to work normally However if the room temperature remains the same for 6 hours the appliance will go into pilot mode Low batteries in the receiver With low battery power in the receiver the system shuts off com...

Page 15: ...her Accessories 1506DRK Decorative Rock Kit 1565LLK Linear Lighting Kit 1595CFK Circulating Fan Kit 1270RBK Remote blower kit Hearth 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 Options Wall Switch Operation TO TURN APPLIANCE ON and OFF TO ADJUST...

Page 16: ...loor 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 ON position Ensure Flame Adjustment knob 3 is set to lowest setting Fig 1 Locate the pilot Fig 3 inside of firebox at left hand side On the remote control handset press the OFF button red dot and large flame button simultaneously a short ac...

Page 17: ...od 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 shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI UL 2034 listed and IAS certified 3 SIGNAGE A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum heigh...

Page 18: ...uded 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 and detailed installation instructions e A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment all venting instructions all parts lists fo...

Page 19: ... of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN CGA B149 Only qualified licensed or 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 NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 For i...

Page 20: ...ent system Remote Handset Wall Holder W W W Wall ll ll ll F F F Fi 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 on p pag ge 22 Combustible Framing Allowed Beneath Fireplace When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appli...

Page 21: ...equired for rear vent outlet applications 57 3 4 1467 mm 18 1 8 460 mm 15 3 16 386 mm 15 3 16 15 6 mm 386 18 5 8 473 mm 3 3 4 95 mm 4 102 mm 20 508 mm 32 3 8 822 mm 33 1 8 841 mm 14 1 2 369 mm 9 3 8 238 mm 52 1321 mm 49 11 16 1262 mm Zero Clearance to Stand offs at Back and Sides Zero Clearance at back corners 8 8 1 4 2 2 4 1 m m 62 3 8 1584 mm 20 1 2 519 mm Zero Clearance at back corners Face of ...

Page 22: ...within 36 914 mm of front of appliance Mantel Projection from Face of Cement Board Mantel Height from Bottom of Unit Fireplace Opening Ceiling 24 Min to Ceiling 44 42 40 38 23 7 8 9 3 8 4 minimum to combustible or non combustible hearth Mantel Hearth Clearances Combustible Mantel Left Side View QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 23: ...23 49 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 24: ...IAUX IN AUX INCOMBUS COMBUSTIBLES TIBLES SEULE SEULEMENT MENT CONSUL CONSULTEZ LE TEZ LE GUIDE GUIDE D INS D INSTALLAT TALLATION ION MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED SCREW LENGTH LONGUEUR ONGUEU DE VIS CO D NSEILLÉE MAXIMUM 1 1 4 3 1 1 4 32 mm 2 mm SCREWS SCREWS ALLOW ALLOWED IN ED IN THIS A THIS AREA REA VIS PE VIS PERMISES RMISES DANS DANS CET ES CET ESPACE PACE Min 60 1524 mm 50 1270 mm Min 44 1 2 1130 mm M...

Page 25: ...rox 10 3 4 274 mm from back surface of wall finish to front surface of appliance case w no vent offset 15 3 16 386 mm 14 1 2 369 mm 9 3 8 238 mm 19 1 4 489 mm Fireplace Opening PARTIAL SHELF top outlet 1 2 thick non combustible Cement Board Framing with Partial Shelf Top Outlet Framing Requirements QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 26: ...s Dimensions of venting are based on using Dura Vent elbows Elbow curve radius dimensions will vary when using other brands In general other brands have slightly bigger radius Minimum 12 inches vertical pipe section required within vent system either right off unit or downstream after horizontal run Refer to venting chart on page 29 for allowable horizontal runs 3 inches clearance to combustibles ...

Page 27: ...y up to 8 inches in thickness A non combustible wall can be of any thickness up to the maximum horizontal run of vent pipe 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 the insulation is kept clear of the vent pipe using either a wall thimble or an a...

Page 28: ... THIMBLE PIPE LENGTH PIPE LENGTH PIPE LENGTH PIPE LENGTH 90 ELBOW CEILING FIRESTOP ATTIC FIRESTOP ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD FLASHING STORM COLLAR VERTICAL TERMINATION PIPE LENGTH 90 ELBOW 90 ELBOW Co axial Venting Typical Co axial Venting Components Rear Vent Top Vent Top Vent QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 29: ...se and run can be used as long as they are within the allowable limits shown on the chart below 5 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 appliance 6 Each 90 degrees elbow installed on the horizontal plane is equivalent to a 3 feet horizontal pipe therefore 3 feet must be subtracted from allowabl...

Page 30: ... 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 on laboratory tests The ideal restrictor position may vary slightly especially when the vent pipe length is near the limits of the acceptable configurations for each type of restrictor The chart on the previous page shows the ...

Page 31: ... sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property Note A vent must not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings 84 210 M Clearance under a verandah porch deck or balcony Only permitted if veranda porch deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor 12 30 Note Local codes and ...

Page 32: ...generic Co Linear Adapters Co linear portion of vent system may only be installed within a solid fuel burning fireplace and chimney The appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance Requires a Co Axial to Co Linear appliance Adapter two lengths of 2 ply 3 dia flexible chimney liner approved for venting gas appliances a co linear termination kit a...

Page 33: ...Adapter Flashing Linear rear outlet with co linear adapter Linear top outlet with co linear adapter 23 3 8 594 mm 33 1 8 842 mm 37 940 mm 19 5 8 498 mm 41 1042 mm 12 305 mm Co linear Venting Co linear terminal configurations Dimensions with co linear adapter Dimensions shown are with Dura Vent co linear adapter Other manufacturers adapters may vary QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 34: ...npack the appliance removing all items packed inside and around the appliance 3 Check that you have everything using the Pack Content sheet Also check that you have a fuel bed logs or glass packed separately a set of liners packed separately a set of infill panels if using enamel panels with less than 3 0 vertical pipe rise in vent system 4 Finish the framing 5 Fit the appliance into framing and f...

Page 35: ...ection Converting from Top to Rear Outlet if required This unit is supplied with a top vent outlet which can be field converted to a rear vent outlet Please note that the rear outlet requires the installation of the heat shield on top of the heater case as 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 ...

Page 36: ...o differential expansion of materials Cement board may be screwed using cement board screws to the front sheet metal face of the heater in indicated areas only Maximum recommended screw length 1 1 4 Pre drill cement board with oversized holes and do not over tighten screws to avoid cracking due to heat expansion Standard gypsum wall board may be used beyond the perimeter of the cement board Finish...

Page 37: ...ny 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 when drying from a saturated condition Running the fireplace before final finishing will help drive out moisture Always pre drill screw holes through cement board and use screws with self milling head A...

Page 38: ...equired and the duplex receptacle will need to be split to ensure separate control of fan and lighting The duplex receptacle and box must be located as per these instructions Wiring within this box must have a minimum 90 C temperature rating Installation 1 Thread the cable through the cable clamps and through the hole in the lower right hand corner of the fireplace casing Do not tighten the clamps...

Page 39: ... protection against sulfur compounds Unions in gas lines should be of ground joint type The gas supply line must be sized and installed to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum demand of the appliance without undue loss of pressure Supply Gas Installation Sealant used must be resistant to the action of all gas constituents including LP gas Sealant should be ap plied lightly to mal...

Page 40: ...warranty Consult your dealer in case of damages Pressure Test Points The minimum supply pressure is given in the section Specifications of this manual page 19 All piping and connections must be tested for leaks af ter installation or servicing All leaks must be corrected immediately When testing for leaks Make sure that the appliance is turned off Open the manual shut off valve Test for leaks by a...

Page 41: ... other Two of the sections are identical Their step edges go towards the middle to fit into the middle section Place the panel s right section on the ledge above the ports of the rear of the firebox The section sits on the ledge behind the tabs with its plain edge on right side slide it behind the right side panel 4 The top panel is supplied in two identical sections The top of the panel is bevele...

Page 42: ...e side panel anchors on each side of the firebox 9 Place the remaining rear panel s section behind the left side panel and fit its stepped edge to the stepped edge of the rear panel s center section Liners Installation 10 Carefully lift slide and position top panel on to left side and rear panel NOTE If gapping occurs between each section of the rear panel a lift tab located on each end of ledge c...

Page 43: ...lite platform on top of the brackets as indicated The beveled edge of the platform goes downward Push the platform as far back as possible to maximize the air gap behind the burner 3 Fill a small container with the equivalent of approximately 3 cups 750 ml of vermiculite from the bag supplied 4 Carefully spread the vermiculite on the surface of burner patting it gently with your hand to form a sin...

Page 44: ...e appliance NG fire Place the log s left peg in the front hole for natural gas NG fire LPG fire Place the log s left peg in the rear hole for propane gas LPG fires 2 Place the rear left log as indicated 3 Place the front left log as indicated NG NG LPG LPG 4 Place the right rear log as indicated Pivot tail end to just cover small hole located in platform 5 Place right cross log as indicated Pivot ...

Page 45: ... black fire glass 1 glass platform 8 pieces glass panels Murano Glass Fire Installation Top Bottom Installation Carefully unpack the kit 1 Install both platform brackets on each side of the burner with the tabs downward fitting the bracket tabs into the burner support s slots as indicated IMPORTANT For safety reasons use only the fire glass provided with your Valor fireplace or the tem pered crush...

Page 46: ...n the space in front and behind the pilot shield NOTE Ensure the area within the pilot shield is clear of fireglass Installed platform Installed glass plates Gap behind burner No gap in front of burner Top view platform 2 Install the sheet metal platform on top of the brackets as indicated The edge of the burner protrudes above the platform Push the platform as far back as possible to maximize the...

Page 47: ... the window frame sides to bed in the window seal 4 If the Hot Glass Warning plate has been removed from the front lower corner of the window reinstall it by sliding it between the glass and the frame as indicated Window Refitting IMPORTANT To ensure a safe operation verify that the levers are hooked properly to the window tabs then pull out the top of the window and release it to insure the sprin...

Page 48: ... to house the switch controls 2 Thread the switch wire through an access hole in the appliance 3 Detach the receiver and pull it out Pull out the battery box from its sliding carrier Remove the batteries from the receiver or battery box if they contain any You can remove the ignition wire to improve access to the receiver 4 Take the switch wire and plug it into the receiver s connection slot as in...

Page 49: ...ote Control Initial Set up Appliance s front panel Wall Switch Kit Installation 7 Reconnect the ignition wire to the receiver if it was previously removed IMPORTANT Make sure the ignition wire DOES NOT TOUCH the receiver s antenna 8 Disconnect the battery box wire if already connected 9 Remove the cover of the battery box 1 screw 10 Insert four AA alkaline batteries in the battery box refit the co...

Page 50: ... the fire and allow the unit to warm up 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 optimum performance for the vast majority of installations In a few unusual installations the flame picture may be improved by adjusting the aeration The need for a...

Page 51: ...n and use the hardware provided with the kit See the diagram below for required hardware and configurations Note that the holder can be installed at the base of a light switch plate IMPORTANT The location of the remote control handset is important to assure proper temperature regulation To obtain a constant temperature we recommend that the handset should be between 3 and 15 feet away from the app...

Page 52: ...52 Wiring Diagram Wall Switch Kit Connector GV60 Wiring Diagram Remote Battery Box 4 AA Batteries QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 53: ...near Flex Connector 46DVA ADF Co axial to Co linear Adapter 46DVA GCL TM 4CAA 4DCAB33 Co linear to Co axial Adapter 46DVA GK TM 4CTA 4DCAT33 Aluminum Flexible Liner 3 diameter NOTE 2 ply liner approved to CAN ULC S635 suitable for venting gas appliances As manufactured by Z Flex Flexmasters or others 2280 Series 3 ACFL 3AFL 35 Adjustable Pipe Length 4 x 6 5 8 4 to 10 Galvanized 4DT ADJ 4D7A or 4D7...

Page 54: ...12 TF 4FB SV4B 4DF12 6 12 12 12 Flat Roof Flashing 46DVA FF TF 4F SV4F 559FSK Masonry Flashing TF 4MF Various Venting System Parts Wall Thimble 46DVA WT 4DT WT TM 4WT SV4RSM 4DWT Storm Collar 46DVA SC 4DT SC TM SC SV4AC 4DSC Decorative Plate 46DVA DC 4DT CS TM 4TR SV4PF 4DFPB Cathedral Ceiling Support 46DVA CS 4DT CCS 4DRSB Ceiling Firestop Floor Support 46DVA FS 4DT FS TM CS SV4BF 4DFSP SV4SD Att...

Page 55: ...rational or environmental 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 lines which exceeds industry standards i This warranty does not cover glass log breakage or damage to the unit while in transit j The Company does not allow anyone to extend alt...

Page 56: ...t 2 3000399 35 Pilot sealing plate 4002910 36 Valve to elbow pipe assembly 4003749 37a GV60 valve assembly NG 4003986 37b GV60 valve assembly LPG 4003987 Code Description Part Number 38 Thermocouple interrupter 4001037 39 Pipe s s flex 4000345 40 Handset wall holder 9000008 41 Handset G6R H3T5 ZV BJ 4001910 42 Receiver G6R R3AM ZV CP 4001911 43 Wire harness GV60 4001187 44 Cable interrupter 500 mm...

Page 57: ...8 65 RH Cross log 4003929 66 Brown beach pebble 4003082 67 Grey beach pebble 2 4003083 68 Small grey beach pebble 4003086 69 White beach pebble 2 4003084 70 Black beach pebble 2 4003085 71 Small beige beach pebbles 2 4003087 72 Grade 1A vermiculite bagged 4002940 73 Hot glass warning plate 4003093 OWNER S INFORMATION ...

Page 58: ... 61 62 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 14 15a 15b 49 16 17 18 19 20 24 25 26 27 28a 28b 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37a 37b 36 39 38 6 5 42 41 43 40 48 46 47 44 45 73 50a 50a 53 63 64 65 7 55c 55d 55b 55a 55f 55e 55f 55e 57 56 58 54 Spare Parts OWNER S INFORMATION ...

Page 59: ...ation provided will be used for customer records only Online Warranty registration at www valorfireplaces com Cut out page fill information and mail to Miles Industries Ltd Fireplace Information Model Number 1700 IN or IP Serial Number Date Purchase yyyy mm dd Dealer Customer Information First Name Last Name Contact Information Email Mailing Address Address City Province State Postal Zip Code Coun...

Page 60: ...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 valorfireplaces com ...