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Install Rocks & Shale Set 1714RSS

Material required

•  Black steel platform (supplied with appliance)
•  Small container to distribute shale (not supplied)
•  Rock & Shale Set, which contains:

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1/2lb-bag of 3/4” grey shale

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1/2lb-bag of 3/4” black shale

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5 twigs

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34 rocks

Installation

Platform

Carefully unpack the kit.
Install the steel platform around the burner as
indicated. The openings in the platform should be
underneath. Push the platform as far back as possible
to maximize the air gap behind the burner.

Rocks, Shale & Twigs

1. Place 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 after

the shale is distributed, it is recommended to install
them

rst to obtain a better

ame display.

Installation

Installed platform

Gap behind burner

No gap in front of burner

Top view—platform

IMPORTANT:

Use only the ceramic rocks, twigs and

shale provided with your Valor

replace The use of

any other types of rocks, twigs or shale may void your

replace warranty.

WARNING

CHOKING HAZARD!

Ensure that the

replace

area is clear of shale pieces as these could be
ingested by small children. Vacuum area after
installation.

QUALIFIED
INSTALLER

Summary of Contents for L2 SERIES

Page 1: ...ible en français sur demande 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 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 ...

Page 2: ...r Miles Industries Ltd 190 2255 Dollarton Highway North Vancouver BC CANADA V7H 3B1 Tel 604 984 3496 Fax 604 984 0246 www valorfireplaces com 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 specifications without notice Mil...

Page 3: ...T 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 attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance Each gas appliance MUST USE a separate vent system Common vent system...

Page 4: ... 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 Ensure...

Page 5: ...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 has been professionally installed by Dealer Name ________________________________ Phone Number _______________________________ Should you encounter an operational problem call your dealer immediately Do not try to repair the uni...

Page 6: ...d Our dealers 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 ...

Page 7: ...mic 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 bottom railing Ensure to remove any vermiculite or glass particles in the railing before installing the window 2 Push the top of the window frame against the firebox Owner s Information Hot Glass Warning Plate Window frame Bottom railing 3 While you hold it pul...

Page 8: ...hook them up to the trim and slide them inwards to secure them 7 Verify that the screen is properly hooked to the trim and secure Checking Pilot and Burner Flames A periodic check of the pilot and burner flames should be made Check after the fire has been on for at least 30 minutes The pilot flame must cover the tip of the thermocouple probe The main burner flame pattern will vary from appliance t...

Page 9: ...vicing Your Fireplace If any attention is required for your appliance contact your supplier quoting the model number It will be helpful if the appliance s serial number can also be quoted This number is on the rating plate The replacement parts are shown at the end of this manual Please always quote the part number and description when requesting spare parts Owner s Information 2 Slide battery car...

Page 10: ...s 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 You can use one of 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 ...

Page 11: ... confirm the ignition is in process Once pilot ignition is confirmed there is main gas flow After main burner ignition the handset will automatically go into manual MAN control mode Press OFF button When the pilot is off it will take 2 minutes before it can be lit again In standby mode Press and hold large flame button to increase flame height CAUTION When pilot ignition is confirmed motor turns a...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ... 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 14: ... 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 15: ...ge 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 co...

Page 16: ...Rock Kit for Driftwood 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 FLAME HEIGHT Pre...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 in...

Page 21: ...et Note Vertical rise required in vent 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...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...24 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 25: ...EZ LE GUIDE D INSTALLATION NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ONLY READ I READ INSTRUC NSTRUCTIONS TIONS MATÉRI MATÉRIAUX IN AUX INCOMBUS COMBUSTIBLES TIBLES SEULE SEULEMENT MENT CONSUL CONSULTEZ LE TEZ LE GUIDE GUIDE D INS D INSTALLAT TALLATION ION Min 60 1524 mm 50 1270 mm Min 44 1 2 1130 mm Min 20 1 2 521 mm 14 3 4 375 mm Min 9 1 4 235 mm Min 5 127 mm Min 5 127 mm Flush with bottom of unit add extra cem...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...ssembly 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 o...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ...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 31: ... 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 32: ... 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 33: ... two lengths of 2 ply flexible chimney liner one 3 diameter liner for intake and one 4 diameter liner for exhaust both approved for venting gas appliances a 3 x 4 co linear termination kit and flashing Firebox zero clearance stand offs and heat shield supplied with the heater are not required for this application Rules for Co Linear Venting Maximum 40 feet vertical pipe Minimum 10 feet vertical Ma...

Page 34: ...ion For installation of the adapter to the appliance see the instructions supplied with the 1156CLA Co linear Venting Example of co linear terminal configurations 9 3 8 11 11 16 3 exhaust collar 1 1 2 4 exhaust collar adapter FRONT REAR 1156CLA Co Linear Vent Adapter 4 8 5 8 52 32 3 8 18 1 8 3 intake 4 exhaust collar on the centerline QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 35: ...tive lighting etc will be installed with this fireplace The venting configuration 2 Unpack 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 packed separately a set of liners packed separately 4 Finish the framing 5 Fit the appliance into framing 6 Fix the appliance to the framin...

Page 36: ...r 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 top of the appliance case 3 screw...

Page 37: ...the cement board well beyond the minimum shown will help avoid cracking due to differential expansion of materials 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 Non combustible finishing over cement board Additional non combustible material such as ti...

Page 38: ... 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 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...

Page 39: ...ired 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 ye...

Page 40: ...tion 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 Sealant used must be resistant to the action of all gas constituents including LP gas Sealant should be ap plied lightly to male threads to ensure excess seal...

Page 41: ... the 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 20 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...

Page 42: ...owards 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 beveled and the fire side is straight at the front and notched at th...

Page 43: ... the 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 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 can be bent by han...

Page 44: ...s possible 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 the surface of burner patting it gently with your hand to form a single layer to the approximate level of the top of the flange at the edge of the burner Do not pour too much to avoid blocking the...

Page 45: ... 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 other end to locate on to...

Page 46: ... 6 Place centre cross log to rear log as indicated Pivot tail end so tip is just inside fireplace window line 7 Some vermiculite may be added outside the burner on the platform if desired 8 Place the rocks on the platform as shown below You can also place one or two rocks on the vermiculite as shown Long Beach Driftwood Kit installed Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 47: ...re glass not supplied Murano Glass Fire Kit which contains 1 bag of blue azura fire glass 1 bag of black fire glass 8 pieces glass panels Installation Carefully unpack the kit 1 Install the steel platform around the burner as indicated The openings in the platform should be underneath Push the platform as far back as possible to maximize the air gap behind the burner 2 Install the glass plates on ...

Page 48: ...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 after the shale is distributed it is recommended to install them first to obtain a better flame display Installation Installed platform Gap behind burner No gap in front of burner Top view platform IMPORTANT Use on...

Page 49: ...hree rocks Do not overfill 3 Install some of the rocks around the shale bed according to the image shown below Note Some of the rocks may overhang 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 QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 50: ...put any rock on the pilot shield Do not put more rocks on the shale The acceptable variations are only for rocks installed on the black platform outside of the shale bed or pilot shield Pilot shield Suggested positions for additional rocks around shale bed QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 51: ...p 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 can damage components cause overheating resulting in dangerous conditions Damage caused by incorrect window installation is not covered by the Valor warranty 4 Apply light hand pressure against the ...

Page 52: ... 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 53: ...ot required when changing the batteries in the remote receiver The remote control system is now ready to use Appliance s front panel 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 cover and secure with the screw Note Do not put batteries in the receiver only in the battery box 11...

Page 54: ...t to warm up for 11 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 adjustment should be determi...

Page 55: ...r to the wall find a convenient location 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 ...

Page 56: ...56 Wiring Diagram Wall Switch Kit Connector GV60 Wiring Diagram Remote Battery Box 4 AA Batteries QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 57: ...CFAA3 95090390 Co linear Flex Connector 46DVA ADF Co axial to Co linear Adapter 46DVA GCL6 TM 4CAA6 4DCAB336 1156CLA5 6 9401064336 Co linear to Co axial Adapter 46DVA GK TM 4CTA 4DCAT33 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 2280 Series AF3 35L 952703 952704 Adjustable Pip...

Page 58: ...VA FF TF 4F SV4F 559FSK 949606001 Masonry Flashing TF 4MF Various Venting System Parts Wall Thimble 46DVA WT 4DT WT TM 4WT SV4RSM 4DWT 949064U Storm Collar 46DVA SC 4DT SC TM SC SV4AC 4DSC 94960608 Decorative Plate 46DVA DC 4DT CS TM 4TR SV4PF 4DFPB 94940612 Cathedral Ceiling Support 46DVA CS 4DT CCS 4DRSB 949506KT Ceiling Firestop Floor Support 46DVA FS 4DT FS TM CS SV4BF 4DFSP 94980612 SV4SD Att...

Page 59: ...er damage to the unit due to i Improper installation operational or environmental conditions ii Inadequate ventilation in the area or competition for air from other household equipment or appliances iii 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 C...

Page 60: ...2910 36 Valve to elbow pipe assembly 4003749 37a GV60 valve assembly NG 4003986 37b GV60 valve assembly LPG 4003987 38 Thermocouple interrupter 4001037 39 Pipe s s flex 4000345 Code Description Part Number 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 4002096 45 Ignition cable sleeve 530 ...

Page 61: ...ulite bagged 4002940 73 Hot glass warning plate 4003093 74 Rocks Shale Set 1714RSS 75 LH twig 4001827 76 LH twig short 2 4001827S 77 RH twig 2 4001828 78 Grey Rock S4 A 7 4002338 79 Dark Grey Rock S4 A 5 4002339 80 Grey Rock S4 B 5 4002340 81 Dark Grey Rock S4 B 8 4002341 82 No 7 Grey 5 Matte pitted rock 4002650 83 No 9 Grey 5 Matte rock 2 4002652 84 No 11 Grey 3 Matte rock 2 4002654 85 No 14 Grey...

Page 62: ...62 1 2 3 4 8 10 11 9 53 51 50 52 13 14 15a 15b 49 16 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 7 Spare Parts OWNER S INFORMATION ...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 ...

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