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Installation

Fuel Beds

IMPORTANT

Approved for use only with the vermiculite

provided with your Valor fireplace. The use of any

other products may void your fireplace warranty.

WARNING

Choking Hazard! Ensure that the fireplace

area is clear of vermiculite pieces as

these could be ingested by small children.

Vacuum area after installation.

Completed L1 1500 Installation

L36

L35

L18

L16

L33

L34

Summary of Contents for 1500KN

Page 1: ...quids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Leave the bu...

Page 2: ...s reserved Designed and manufactured for Miles Industries Ltd Valor Fireplaces 190 2255 Dollarton Highway North Vancouver BC Canada V7H 3B1 T 604 984 3496 F 604 984 0246 valorfireplaces com This appli...

Page 3: ...avity 27 Installation Into Existing Adjacent Chimney 28 Example of Co linear Conversion Accessories 29 Installation 30 Appliance Preparation 30 Unpack Appliance 30 Fit Standoffs 30 Remove Heat Shield...

Page 4: ...C depending on elevation of hearth Be careful of touching these Tem perature of projection surfaces will be reduced when barrier screens are installed Some materials or items although safe may discol...

Page 5: ...ing a separate solid fuel burning ap pliance Each gas appliance must use a separate vent system Common vent systems are prohibited WARNING Do not operate this appliance with the glass front removed cr...

Page 6: ...hand side of the firebox A shut o valve not supplied is required on the supply line to isolate the unit during service See Gas Supply Installation section for details Conversion Kits The 1500K are su...

Page 7: ...ims choose one Barrier Screen 1530CIK Clean Install Kit Fine Mesh REQUIRES HeatShift 4007929 1550LSBv2 Linear 3 1 2 Surrounds Black 4004215 1575LFB Linear 1 Finishing Trim Black 4005564 Gas Conversion...

Page 8: ...ce 6WDQG 2 V eader He Center Line 6 5 8 dia Venting HOG convertible from top to rear outlet Center of vent Heat shield required for rear vent outlet applications 3 3 4 95 mm 4 102 mm 32 3 8 822 mm 33...

Page 9: ...Con tent sheet Also check that you have Fuel bed packed separately Liner panels packed separately Remote Battery and Wall Switch Kit HeatShift System components if used Gas conversion kit if necessar...

Page 10: ...bustible mantel are ok provided they conform to chart on page 11 Combustible Framing Allowed Beneath Fireplace When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material...

Page 11: ...Fireplace Opening Ceiling 36 Min to Ceiling 44 42 40 38 33 23 7 8 9 3 8 4 minimum to combustible or non combustible hearth Combustible Mantel Left Side View Installation Planning Mantel Clearances NOT...

Page 12: ...12 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 Installation Planning Mantel Clearances...

Page 13: ...ng allowed beneath fireplace When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel...

Page 14: ...e 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 3 8 238 mm 19 1 4 489 mm Fireplace Opening PARTIAL SHELF top...

Page 15: ...ertical 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...

Page 16: ...liance 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 n...

Page 17: ...ush with bottom of unit add extra cement board if overlapping framing Minimum coverage area of non combustible cement board Any wall finish applied to shaded area must be non combustible Linear 1500 f...

Page 18: ...may choose to leave it finished clean with no tile etc Be aware that a trim is always required Finish should not cover the trims 1575 and 1550 Trims Only the 1575 and 1550 style trims will accept tile...

Page 19: ...ture Installation Planning Wall Finish Always pre drill screw holes through cement board and use screws with self milling head Always use mesh tape over joints Always stagger joints in wall board Behi...

Page 20: ...wall assembly 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 Combusti...

Page 21: ...MINATION 2 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 Typical Co axi...

Page 22: ...sed as long as they are 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 o elb...

Page 23: ...venting with 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 restrict...

Page 24: ...er line of meter regulator assembly located within 15 feet 4 6bm below the terminal 36 90 I Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 36 90 J Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to the build...

Page 25: ...Vertical wall Min 24 unvented soffit Min 36 vented soffit Termination cap Min 18 Storm collar Roof flashing H Vertical Vent Termination Roof Pitch Minimum H feet Flat to 7 12 1 Over 7 12 to 8 12 1 5 O...

Page 26: ...pliances a co linear termination kit and flashing or a co linear to co axial adapter and either a high wind vertical vent terminal cap or a low profile vertical termination Firebox zero clearance stan...

Page 27: ...d fuel burning fireplace and chimney Installation Partially Into Fireplace Cavity The appliance can be adapted to co linear applications using an existing chimney The appliance must not be connected t...

Page 28: ...en necessary If the installation does not allow for future inspection or replacement of the flexible aluminum venting then stainless steel vent liners should be used Note Co linear portion of vent sys...

Page 29: ...DVA CLAA Examples of Co linear Terminal Configurations Examples of Co axial to Co linear Appliance Adapters 10 10 3 Inlet Exhaust Collars 7 5 8 dia collar Flashing Kit Co Linear Terminal typical Co ax...

Page 30: ...m kit with barrier screen venting components and accessories optional HeatShift system if used electrical components if installing optional fan or WiFi Fit Stando s The stando s are supplied flat on t...

Page 31: ...on 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 top of...

Page 32: ...to cut your hands on the sheet metal edges lift the appliance out of its packing base and place it in the framing Make sure that the unit is at the right height with consideration to the height of th...

Page 33: ...e the window locate the levers on each side of the window towards the top Using your fin ger pull the lever towards you and unhook it from the window frame bracket 2 Gently pull the top of the window...

Page 34: ...m the appliance It is held in place by 3 screws located right behind the upper edge of the fireplace opening Recycle this panel as it is no longer needed Install HeatShift Take O Collars to Appliance...

Page 35: ...e which includes a three prong grounded plug to plug into a grounded receptacle installed within the fireplace en closure by a qualified electrician The receptacle housing and strain relief are suppli...

Page 36: ...te grounded receptacle using wire nuts not included Place the connected receptacle back in the fireplace and pull excess cable back through the strain relief 6 Place the inner cover and receptacle in...

Page 37: ...t be resistant to the action of all gas constituents including LP gas Sealant should be applied lightly to male threads to ensure excess sealant does not enter gas lines Left side view Installation Ga...

Page 38: ...ual shut o valve Test for leaks by applying a liquid detergent or soap solution to all joints Bubbles forming indicate a gas leak The pressure test tapping locations are shown in the figure at right A...

Page 39: ...ce the rear panel beveled edge on top on the ledge above the ports of the rear of the firebox The panel sits on the ledge behind the tabs 4 Place the left panel against the left wall of the firebox 5...

Page 40: ...on and Aeration on page 57 for details about aeration adjustment Installation Fuel Beds Installation Carefully unpack the kit Note each log has its own number stamped on the bottom Some logs have pegs...

Page 41: ...e log slightly 6 Place log L6 from the rear groove on the top of L31 to the rear of the media platform L12 L2 L30 L30 L2 L12 L31 L31 L6 Groove 7 Place log L1 from the front groove on the top of L31 an...

Page 42: ...ed with your Valor fireplace The use of any other products may void your fireplace warranty WARNING Choking Hazard Ensure that the fireplace area is clear of embers as these could be ingested by small...

Page 43: ...d Kit 1505DWKV2 Material required Black steel platform supplied with appliance Driftwood Kit containing 6 logs 6 pebbles 1 bag of vermiculite 5 1 2 cups Gloves if desired not included Installation Car...

Page 44: ...leg of the log should just touch the burner L34 L34 L33 L34 L18 L33 6 Place log L16 from the front side of the platform onto the natural curve in log L18 as shown 7 Place log L35 on the front of the...

Page 45: ...r Valor fireplace The use of any other products may void your fireplace warranty WARNING Choking Hazard Ensure that the fireplace area is clear of vermiculite pieces as these could be ingested by smal...

Page 46: ...f burner patting it gently with your hand to form a single layer to the approximate level of the top edge of the flange around the burner Do not place too much to avoid blocking the burner ports 4 Som...

Page 47: ...indicated The openings in the platform should be underneath 1 2 3 x 29 Installed platform Installation Fuel Beds 3 Place the rocks around the burner on the media platform 4 Place the first twig 2 as...

Page 48: ...ireplace area is clear of shale pieces as these could be ingested by small children Vacuum area after installation 6 Place twig 3 as shown Do not place it directly on the burner 7 Place the second twi...

Page 49: ...er to Checking Operation and Aeration on page 57 for details about aeration adjustment Installation 1 Carefully unpack the kit Note each log has its own number stamped on the bottom Some logs have peg...

Page 50: ...L23 from the front platform to the top of L26 L20 L21 L22 L25 L26 L25 L25 L26 L23 10 Place log L24 into the notch on top of L23 11 Place log L28 as shown There is a cutout that fits over the right re...

Page 51: ...ur Valor fireplace The use of any other products may void your fireplace warranty WARNING Choking Hazard Ensure that the fireplace area is clear of embers as these could be ingested by small children...

Page 52: ...m the front lower corner of the window re install it by sliding it between the glass and the frame as indicated WARNING The window unit must be correctly installed fastened and sealed after servicing...

Page 53: ...3 Connect switch to auxillary 5 pin junction and power connection to jack 4 Run harness assembly to mounted position of junc tion box securing harness to framing using insu lated staples not included...

Page 54: ...the snap connection load 4 AA alkaline bat teries into holder included with fireplace then feed back into junction box assembly Note Do not put batteries in the receiver only in the battery holder by...

Page 55: ...he handset during the pairing sequence You will hear two short beeps confirming the pairing is done If you hear one long beep the pairing sequence has failed or the wiring is incorrect This is a one t...

Page 56: ...crews with the included caps to finish the mounting Once mounted the holder is magnetic simply place the remote gently into the holder IMPORTANT The location of the remote control handset is important...

Page 57: ...ed used altitude and other considerations the flame picture may be improved by adjusting the aeration The need for adjustment should be determined only by operating the appliance with the fuel bed pan...

Page 58: ...Clean Installation Kit If you are installing the 1530CIK Clean Installation Kit you need to do it BEFORE the cement board 1 Break o tabs from each corner of the fireplace s front opening 8 tabs 2 at...

Page 59: ...er POWER Battery Holder Battery Holder Connector RBWSK Battery Power RESET Button PANEL red yellow Receiver red Interruptor Block IGNITOR Combination Control Valve Antenna Main Valve Knob MAN Knob PIL...

Page 60: ...T33 DV to B Vent Adapter DVA5BV6 Aluminum Flexible Liner 3 or 4 diameter NOTE 2 ply liner approved to CAN ULC S635 suitable for venting gas appliances As manufactured by Z Flex Flexmasters or others 2...

Page 61: ...F 4F SV4F 949606001 Masonry Flashing TF 4MF 559FSK New Siding Flashing 658NSFK Various Venting System Parts Wall Thimble 46DVA WT 4DT WT TM 4WT SV4RSM 4DWT 949064U Storm Collar 46DVA SC 4DT SC TM SC S...

Page 62: ...t at the time of completion of installation the owner shall have a period of thirty 30 days to comply with the above requirements provided however that during said thirty 30 day period a battery opera...

Page 63: ...flue gases but identifies special venting systems the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer 1 The referenced special venting system instructions shall be included with the appl...

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Page 65: ...ire One Button lighting default Two Button lighting simultaneously Press and hold for 4 seconds until 8 short beeps and a blinking series of lines con rms the start sequence has begun Release button M...

Page 66: ...ions 1 Install batteries All icons are displayed and ashing 2 While the icons are ashing press the relevant func tion button and hold for 10 seconds 3 The function icon will ash until deactivation is...

Page 67: ...only works in Manual Thermostatic and Eco modes Maximum countdown time is 9 hours and 50 minutes Light Dimmer Operation On Press is displayed Light is on at preset level Off Press disappears Light tur...

Page 68: ...al Mode The on o status of the replace as well as ame height are manually controlled by the user PM ON OFF PM PM Thermostatic Mode On Press is displayed Preset temperature displays brie y followed by...

Page 69: ...PROGRAM 1 1 1 OFF are displayed ALL is displayed brie y Hour ashes 2 To select hour press or 3 To con rm press 1 OFF are displayed ALL displayed brie y Minutes ash 4 To select minutes press or 5 To c...

Page 70: ...inutes 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 Low Battery Receiver With low battery p...

Page 71: ...t supply line No spark Reversed polarity in thermocouple wiring Incorrect pilot ori ce if valve has been converted from LPG to NG or vice versa F07 Low battery symbol Permanent Battery icon ashes on h...

Page 72: ...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 o and you can i...

Page 73: ...manual Planning Installation Linear with HeatShift Instructions for use with the following Valor Heater Models 1500 1600 1700 and 1800 J or K Incompatible with earlier models 1500I 1600I and 1700I WAR...

Page 74: ...n Plates 2 for wall valance discharge ONLY LDK9 30 Plenum 7 3 4 197 mm LDK1 48 x 2 LDK4 38 x 2 LDK3 2 14 x 6 2 14 x 6 grilles included white 4 take off collars included 4 take off collars included 4 t...

Page 75: ...um 2 ply Flex Kit 2 x 10 0 lengths may be cut to required length LDK10 30 Finishing Frame to use with LDK9 3 5 8 92 mm 3 5 8 92 mm LDK6 2 10 x 5 aluminum ex LDK5 supplied separately 38 frame white LDK...

Page 76: ...he termination duct plates are approved for vertical upward discharge ONLY DO NOT install plenum or termination plates in oor or ceiling DO NOT COVER OR PLACE objects in front of or on top of air outl...

Page 77: ...le or rigid 5 diameter UL 181 Class 1 Air Duct 4 use LDK6 kit or equivalent Min 2 1 2 clearance to ceiling Min 30 Max 12 0 See table for offsets Linear 32 3 8 LX2 33 1 4 Linear 8 1 2 LX2 5 1 4 Linear...

Page 78: ...Class 1 Air Duct 4 use LDK6 kit or equivalent Min 2 1 2 opening required at ceiling Min 30 Max 12 0 6HH WDEOH IRU R VHWV Min 14 32 3 8 8 1 2 14 1 2 9 3 8 Ceiling Min 1 clearance to combustibles aroun...

Page 79: ...2 0 Maximum allowable Horizontal Offset X offset for take off that s furthest away Ceiling LDK 1 LDK 3 or LDK 4 Min bend radius Top of fireplace Min 1 clearance to combustibles around pipes Support ho...

Page 80: ...g bracket and 1 1 2 standoff mounting bracket and 1 2 standoff 3 1 2 standoff 3 5 8 7 7 8 11 1 2 Top View Front View Right Side View LDK 4 38 LDK 4 5 dia collars 4 C L 8 14 8 4 4 3 3 5 8 7 7 8 11 1 2...

Page 81: ...ounting bracket and 1 2 standoff 8 11 1 2 1 2 wallboard 1 2 standoffs Front View Right Side View 1 2 standoff LDK 9 30 LDK 9 5 dia collars 4 C L 7 1 16 7 1 16 7 1 16 4 3 8 4 3 8 3 9 1 2 Front View Top...

Page 82: ...ensions 5 dia collars 4 C L 7 4 1 2 9 3 4 9 3 4 4 1 2 19 1 2 2 1 2 13 1 2 16 19 1 2 9 3 4 9 3 4 Stand offs fold down for shipping Warning Label Stand offs Front View Top View Right Side View Perimeter...

Page 83: ...ngs LDK9 Minimum 31 4 Min 1 below QLVKHG FHLOLQJ LDK 1 49 LDK 4 39 LDK 1 LDK 4 LDK 3 LDK 3 15 4 5 LDK 1 13 LDK 4 11 UDPLQJ RQ HGJH Top of plenum VXSSRUW UDPLQJ RQ HGJH Min 1 below QLVKHG FHLOLQJ 8 C L...

Page 84: ...ible cavity dimensions Note Min cavity dimensions may be dictated by LDK plenum when installing across corners Min 1 2 clearance to combustibles at ends See detail LDK 1 49 LDK 4 39 LDK 3 15 LDK 9 31...

Page 85: ...s all around pipes Plenum support wood Maintain 1 clearance to pipes Framing on edge 1 1 2 min clearance to combustibles top Ceiling Min 2 1 2 clearance to ceiling 1 2 1 2 min clearance to combustible...

Page 86: ...around pipes 2 x 4 on edge to support plates as necessary maintain 1 clearance to pipes DOO QLVK UHTXLUHG to form plenum above duct termination plates LDK 7 Duct Termination Plates 2 for horizontal in...

Page 87: ...2 19 1 2 16 13 1 2 4 4 Stand off Non combustible zone above plates Perimeter of plates may be trimmed to suit installation Combustible framing allowed below plates 5 dia pipes maintain 1 clearance to...

Page 88: ...HU WKDQ SOHQXP SRVLWLRQ GLD SLSLQJ LDK1 or LDK4 plenum LDK9 cannot be installed with1270RBK See HeatShift System manual in Appendix of fireplace installation manual Universal take off supplied with 12...

Page 89: ...kept behind this line 23 3 4 29 3 4 33 3 4 45 NOTE These Mantel Clearances apply ONLY when HeatShift System is installed Mantel Height from Bottom of Unit COMBUSTIBLE Mantel Clearances Linear applian...

Page 90: ...ase be removed to allow the hot air ow to convect upwards into ducts installed on the replace Remove the convection ba e from the appliance It is held in place by screws located right behind the upper...

Page 91: ...O U R 4 t a k e o f f s M U S T B E C O N N E C T E D T O P L E N U M S Install HeatShift collars 1 Remove the four cover plates on top of the appli ance case 6 screws each 1500 1700 1800 J or K 1500...

Page 92: ...UL 181 Class 1 approved air duct to each of the collars and secure it with gear clamps provided DO NOT SPLICE DUCTS 5 Attach the top of the pipe sections to the plenum securing them with the gear clam...

Page 93: ...ecessary to maintain the pipes posi tions Support horizontal sections every 24 inches 6 Continue with the replace installation 2 stand offs per plate Description Part no LDK1 48 Quad Hot Air Plenum Ki...

Page 94: ...7b Pilot gasket 4000715 28a Burner mount 4007223 28b Burner mounting bracket 4006918 Description Part Number 29 Air shutter stopper 4008004 30 Orifice aeration block 4007702 31 Gas orifice 36 natural...

Page 95: ...2652 70 No 11 Grey 3 Matte rock 2 4002654 71 No 14 Grey 9 Gloss rock 4002657 72 No 16 Warm Grey 3 Gloss pitted rock 2 4002659 73 No 17 Grey 5 Gloss pitted rock 4002660 74 Shale 3 4 grey black 0 5lb ea...

Page 96: ...51h 51i 13a 56 54 53 55 52 41 40 48 47 46 44 43 45 88 Appendix E Spare Parts 1 2 3 4 4 5 6a 6a 6a 6a 6 6 8 9 7 10 49 50 6b 14 13 15 16 16 17 11a 11b 12a 12b 18 19 20 24 25 26 27a 27b 28a 28b 35 36 37...

Page 97: ...78 77 76 58 59 74 64 61 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 73 72 71 6 6 4 2 2 4 2 2 1514RSS 1505DWKV2 1500DGM 2 85 84 83 1505SWKV2 86 1505BLKV2 87 L30 L2 L12 L31 L1 L6 L4 L32 81 80 82 79 78 77 76 L18 L34 L35 L3...

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