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ON: 

parallel 

to pipe

OFF: 

perpendicular 

to pipe

Operating your fireplace

 Fireplace control devices

There are two ways to control your 

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1.  Thermostatic Remote Control turns 

fi

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controls 

fl

 ame height and can be programmed to 

function automatically—see 

Appendix A - Remote 

Control Operation

 on pages 22–25.

2.  Wall Switch turns 

fi

 re ON, OFF and controls 

fl

 ame height—see 

Appendix B - Wall Switch Opera-

tion

 on page 26.

Turn your 

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Press and hold: 

-   +   buttons on remote, or  

- ON-OFF button on wall switch

until a short beep con

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 rms the start sequence has 

begun; release buttons. 

Continuing beeps con

fi

 rm the ignition is in process.

The pilot lights up, then the 

fi

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If you need to light up the pilot manually, see the 

Lighting Instructions card attached to the 

fi

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—see page 7 to know how to access it. Also, a 

copy of this card is reproduced in Appendix A of the 

fi

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Turn your 

fi

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Press and hold: 

-    button on remote, or  

- ON-OFF button on wall switch

If the 

fl

 ames 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.
In the unlikely event that you cannot turn o

  your 

fi

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wall switch; if the wall switch malfunctions and 

will not turn o

  the 

fi

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fi

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access the controls inside your 

fi

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Alternately, turn o

  your house gas supply. In all 

cases, call your dealer for service assistance.

Remote Control

Wall Switch

To use additional functions of your Remote 

Control such as temperature or program 

settings, visit 

valor

fi

 replaces.com/remotes

WARNING

Risk of severe burns! Surface of the 

fi

 replace are very hot during operation! 

Ensure 

fi

 repace has cooled o

  before 

accessing control.

WARNING

STOP IF YOU SMELL GAS! DO NOT LIGHT! 

See cover page immediately!

Summary of Contents for H3 Series

Page 1: ...all your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Hot glass will cause burns Do not touch glass until cooled Never allow children to touch glass A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from th...

Page 2: ...prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with 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 INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference Massachusetts The piping and final gas connection must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in...

Page 3: ...________________________ Options ________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Please ask your installer for these details if they are not already provided or see page 7 Welcome to Valor Contents Safety and your fireplace 4 Child safety and your fireplace 6 Getting started 7 First time operation 7 Locating...

Page 4: ... not touch Be aware of hot hearth floor surfaces The hearth or floor directly in front of the fireplace can get very hot when the fireplace heats Although safe they may reach temperatures in excess of 200º F depending on elevation of hearth Do not step on it Temperature of hearth floor surface will be reduced when barrier screen is installed Solid wood flooring in front of the fireplace if al lowe...

Page 5: ...place any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water Intended use This appliance is designed and approved as a supplemental heater and provides the potential for most energy conservation when used while attended The use of an alternate primary heat source is advisable Maintenance Clean frequently if excessive lint from carpeting bedding etc exists Keep the unit s cont...

Page 6: ...fireplace They lack full awareness of danger and rely on your protection Toddlers in particular do not have the motor skills and response 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 approved after market safety gate to keep toddlers young children and...

Page 7: ...eplace 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 incorporates a fixed probe which senses the heat from the pilot flame If the probe is cool the device will prevent any gas flow unless manually lighting the pilot See full lighting instructions card attached to the fireplace or reproduced in Appendix A of the fi...

Page 8: ...Frame Window Levers Info Card Slot Fireplace info card behind the right door Control Valve Receiver Battery Holder Window Rail Parts of your fireplace Here are the major components of your installed fireplace both with and without the protective barriers installed Your individual fireplace may appear slightly different depending on your installed options ...

Page 9: ... of the fireplace Installation Manual Turn your fireplace OFF including pilot Press and hold button on remote or ON OFF button on 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 In the unlikely event that you cannot turn off your fireplace with the remote contro...

Page 10: ...l remain on if lit Alternately remove all batteries from the battery holder next to receiver as well as from the handset Gas valve ON Wall switch Fireplace Receiver Battery holder Gas valve Battery holder located next to receiver on bottom of fireplace under removable panel Automatic shut off in certain conditions Your fireplace s remote control is equipped with an automatic shut off mechanism which...

Page 11: ...s hot Let the fireplace cool first before touching it Caution Do not use a screwdriver or other metallic object to remove the batteries from the battery holder or the handset This could cause a short circuit To replace the batteries 1 Remove the barrier screen by pulling on it or un hooking it depending on trim model 2 Lift up the side doors then pull them straight out sideways towards the center ...

Page 12: ...ate See Cleaning Your Fire place section of this manual Clean glass window with a suitable fireplace glass cleaner Abrasive cleaners must not be used Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning See Cleaning Your Fireplace section of this manual Inspect the operation of the flame safety sys tem Pilot or Flame rectification device Inspect and make sure the lighting of the main burner occurs wi...

Page 13: ...r slots behind the trim face 3 Locate the levers on each side of the window towards the top Using your finger pull the levers towards you and unhook them from the window frame brackets 4 Gently pull the top of the window outward 5 Lift the window out of its bottom railing and set it aside in a safe place to avoid damage Cleaning your fireplace WARNING Risk of severe burns Do not touch the glass wh...

Page 14: ... 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 by the manufac turer If the barrier screen becomes damaged it must be replaced with the...

Page 15: ...ly installed fastened and sealed after servicing or serious bodily injury and or damage to the fireplace may result To ensure a safe operation Double check that the bottom of the window frame is correctly installed in the bottom support railing Verify that the levers are hooked properly to the window tabs then Pull out the top of the window and release it to ensure the springs return it Ensure the...

Page 16: ...stall it by sliding it between the glass and the frame as indicated 6 Re install the side doors 7 Re install the barrier screen on the trim Hot Glass Warning Plate Cleaning your fireplace WARNING For safety purposes make sure the barrier screen is re installed on the fireplace front after maintenance ...

Page 17: ... fireplaces may be affected by the quality of commercial gas supplied in your area The fireplace area must always be kept clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Inspect the vent terminal outdoors regularly to make sure that snow trees bushes leaves or other objects do not obstruct it We recommend at least an annual inspection Checking pilot and bur...

Page 18: ...beeps than usual This is an indication that the batteries in your fireplace are getting critically low not the batteries in your remote control handset but the batteries in the battery holder under your fireplace See Replacing batteries on page 11 for instructions on how to replace the batteries Why do I hear popping or snapping noises As your fireplace heats and cools with normal use its metal pa...

Page 19: ...tart my fireplace the flame is dirty or black is this normal No This is possibly caused by a blocked opening in the burner which can be cleaned by vacuuming it see pages 13 16 for cleaning instructions Call your dealer if the problem persists after cleaning Where can I purchase parts for my fireplace Who can service my fireplace Any of our Valor dealers are able to order parts or provide field ser...

Page 20: ...onform to all applicable codes including national and local gas appliance installation codes and building and ȴre codes d The owner must comply with all operating instructions e The Company is not responsible for the labor costs to remove defective parts or re install repaired or replacement parts f The initial owner of the unit will be responsible for any shipping charges for replacement parts as...

Page 21: ...e install repaired or replacement parts f The initial owner of the unit will be responsible for any shipping charges for replacement parts as well as travel time incurred by the dealer to perform the warranty work g This warranty applies to non commercial use and service and is void if it is apparent that there is abuse misuse alteration improper installation accident or lack of maintenance to the...

Page 22: ...rough modes and settings OFF returns to set mode turns the burner and WKH SLORW R DUJH ȵDPH EXWWRQ ȵDPHV up sets hours temperature 6PDOO ȵDPH EXWWRQ ȵDPHV GRZQ DQG R VHWV PLQXWHV temperature Current temperature F or C Current time 12 or 24 hour clock Modes Manual Temperature Timer Handset sensor Battery status Current programmed period Timer Period start or end Temp Timer Fan setting if used Turn ...

Page 23: ...en pilot is lit room temperature is measured and compared to set temperature Flame height automatically adjust to reach Daytime Set Temperature Light Dimmer Mode Not available on this ȴreplace Fan Mode Turns fan ON and OFF and adjusts speed Note To turn fan OFF press until all 4 bars disappear TEMP Night time Setback Temperature Mode When pilot is lit room temperature is measured and compared to s...

Page 24: ... Press SET to scroll to TEMP Hold SET button until TEMP ȵashes To set Night Time Temperature increases temperature decreases temperature Press or wait to complete setting Setting Program Timers You can program two periods of time between 12 am and 11 50 pm in each 24 hour cycle Programs P1 and P2 must be set in the following order during a 24 hour cycle P1 P1 P2 and P2 Day Time temperature high pr...

Page 25: ... extended period of time the system automatically extinguishes the pilot This feature helps the consumer realize cost beneȴts by automatically eliminating energy consumption during non heating months and limited use The programmed length of inactivity to activate the system is speciȴed by the appliance manufacturer and cannot be altered in the ȴeld Low Battery Indication Handset The battery icon w...

Page 26: ...ess and hold large flame button to gradually increase flame height Press and hold small flame button to gradually decrease flame height The Wall Switch can be used to control your fireplace You can turn the pilot on or off and you can increase or decrease the flame height Note that the thermostat and programming functions are not available with the wall switch ...

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