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INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL

Gravity Vent Gas Insert Fireplace
738JN (natural gas) & 738JP (propane gas)

Legend G3

This appliance may be installed in an after-
market permanently located, manufactured 
(mobile) home where not 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 certifi ed kit is used.

HOT GLASS

 WILL 

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH 

GLASS 

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER 

ALLOW CHILDREN 

TO TOUCH GLASS.

DANGER

!

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot 
viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be 
installed for the protection of children and other at-risk 
individuals.

Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande.

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.

INSTALLER

Leave this manual 
with the appliance.

CONSUMER

Retain this manual 
for future reference.

Please read this manual 

BEFORE 

installing and 

operating this appliance.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other 

fl ammable vapors and liquids 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 building immediately.

 

▪ Immediately call your gas supplier from 

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas 
supplier’s instructions.

 

▪ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, 

call the fi re department.

— Installation and service must be 

performed by a qualifi ed installer, 
service agency or the gas supplier.

  

!

  WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly 
could result in serious injury, death, or 
property damage.

This manual contains instructions to install the

 

ENGINE ONLY. 

A front is

 also REQUIRED 

to 

complete this installation. A barrier screen is pro-
vided with the front. 

Refer to the manual sup-

plied with the front for installation.

4005338-11

©2018, Miles Industries Ltd.

Summary of Contents for Legend G3

Page 1: ...edroom or bed sitting room INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference Please read this manual BEFORE installing and operating this appliance Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids 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 swi...

Page 2: ...hting Information Card 6 Operating Your Fireplace for the First Time 6 Operating Your Fireplace 7 Fireplace Control Devices 7 How to Turn Your Fireplace OFF including pilot 7 How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned ON Inadvertently 7 Your Fireplace s Vent Safety Switch 7 Using the Remote Control 8 Kits Accessories 10 Lighting Instructions 11 Servicing Maintenance 12 Servicing Your Fireplace ...

Page 3: ...s Clothing or flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance This unit must be used with a vent system as de scribed in this installation manual No other vent sys tem 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 appli ance Each gas appliance must us...

Page 4: ...sk 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 that the fireplace including the pilot light is completely turned off when childre...

Page 5: ...dow Do not let children touch the glass or any parts of your fireplace even after it is turned off as it is still hot Use the barrier screen provided with the trim or a gate to reduce the risk of severe burns Keep the remote control handset out of reach of children Hot hearth floor surface The hearth or floor directly in front of the fireplace is very hot when the fireplace heats Even if constructed of ...

Page 6: ...ighting the pilot See full lighting instructions on page 11 of this manual Introduction Thank You For purchasing a Valor by Miles Industries Your 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 has been professionally installed by Dealer Name _________...

Page 7: ...trol Knob to Pilot position Your Fireplace s Vent Safety Switch This appliance is equipped with a vent safety switch which when activated will turn off the burner and pilot if the vent is blocked disconnected or if there is excessive down draught If the safety switch is activated wait for it to cool off before trying to light the appliance again The safety switch will cool off and reset itself automa...

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Page 10: ...45 Clearview Front 4003313 Outer Surrounds Trims Frets See your dealer for your choice of Outer Surrounds Trims Frets Conversion Kits 738NGK Conversion to natural gas 738PGK Conversion to propane gas Other Accessories 770ZCK Zero Clearance Kit Hearth Gate Hearth gates such as Cardinal s VersaGates are available at retail stores carrying safety products for children Required Kits Information accura...

Page 11: ...n above 2 Set the flame adjustment knob as far clockwise as possible 3 Turn the gas control knob clockwise to OFF NOTE The knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless it is pushed in partially Do not force 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next ste...

Page 12: ... of the main burner occurs within 4 seconds of the main gas valve opening Visual inspection should match that outlined in the appliance instruction manual Inspect primary air openings for blockage See Checking Pilot and Burner Flame section of this manual 4 Inspect condition of vent and vent terminal for sooting or obstruction and correct if present 5 Vacuum and clean any debris in the firebox that...

Page 13: ...to ceramic glass and should be avoided 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...

Page 14: ...age their pin 3 Push in the top of the window against the firebox and fasten the two top spring loaded bolts a quarter turn WARNING F O R S A F E T Y P U R P O S E ensure the barrier screen is re installed on the fireplace front after maintenance Servicing Maintenance Hot Glass Plate 4 If the Hot Glass Warning plate has been removed from the front lower corner of the window reinstall it by sliding i...

Page 15: ...nditions The appliance 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 dirt snow insects leaves shrubs trees do not obstruct it Examine the whole vent system regularly We recommend annually Rock fuel bed A black discoloration may form over time at the front bottom of the...

Page 16: ... extend the battery life Should the batteries loose power the control may be operated by manually turning the control knob at the valve or by turning off the valve at the switch To replace the batteries in the remote control receiver 1 The receiver is located to the left of the valve and it is retained to the firebox by a Velcro tab Grab the receiver and pull it out from its location 2 Slide and rem...

Page 17: ...bove sea level For elevations above 4 500 feet 1 370 m in USA installations must be in accordance with the current ANSI Z223 1 and or local codes having jurisdiction Heating value of gas in some areas is reduced to compensate for elevation consult your local gas utility to confirm For installations at elevations above 4 500 feet 1 370 m in Canada please consult provincial and or local authorities h...

Page 18: ...ll length Existing unaltered functioning solid fuel burning fireplace chimney Outer trim optional sold separately Inner Front required sold separately Fret optional sold separately WARNING HOT HEARTH FLOOR The hearth or floor in front of the fireplace may become very hot when the fireplace heats Do not use the hearth as a seat or shelf Solid wood flooring in front of the fireplace if allowed may shrink ...

Page 19: ... 12 14 305 357 mm Varies with outer trim options X Y Dimensions Cavity Check that masonry step does not interfere with install dimensions or vent pipe If mantel is combustible see section Clearances for allowable clearances Minimum width of fireplace opening at front 28 711 mm X 12 14 305 357 mm varies with outer trim options Y 20 1 4 514 mm 19 QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 20: ...ure taken from the underside of the mantel to finished hearth or surface that the unit is sitting on Finishing Materials Combustible materials Materials made of or surfaced with wood compressed paper plant fibers plastics or other material that can ignite and burn whether flame proofed or not or plastered or unplastered Non combustible materials Material which will not ignite and burn Such materials ...

Page 21: ... an undistrubed airflow hits the outside vent terminal from any direction Check local codes for allowable vertical vent termination Vent Materials Use a 3 diameter aluminum flex liner approved for gas venting when installed as an insert existing chimney Use a 4 diameter type B vent when installed with a 770ZCK Zero Clearance Kit see separate instructions packaged with the kit for details Venting Not...

Page 22: ...ited Check with local authorities if in doubt Clean Fireplace and Chimney Have the chimney swept and the fireplace cavity including ash dumps and clean outs cleaned before installing the 738J heater and vent liners Any creosote or soot residue remaining in the fireplace cavity chimney or clean out may cause odors or stains once the 738J insert is installed Consult with chimney sweep for information ...

Page 23: ...r turn to disengage the bolt pin 2 Gently pull the bottom of the window outward and unhook it from the firebox s opening frame 3 Set the window aside in a safe place to avoid damage Existing Fireplace Preparation Existing Glass Doors and Wire Screens Existing glass doors must be permanently removed prior to installing the 738J insert Combustible Mantels Combustible mantel clearances must conform to...

Page 24: ...ing it towards the back of the firebox 3 Secure the liner to the collar on the vent slider using 4 tapping screws If the vent slider was removed from the firebox slide the firebox onto the vent slider in the cavity taking care not to damage the liner Make sure that the vent slider is pulled all the way forward Secure the vent slider to the front of the firebox with two screws removed earlier 4 From th...

Page 25: ...d from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa Failure to either disconnect or isolate the appliance during pressure testing may resulting regulator or valve damages and void the warranty Consult your dealer in case of damages X Pressure Test Points The mi...

Page 26: ...ectrode unit are at the left end of the burner Push in the lighting knob and turn it counter clockwise through the IGN position to PILOT A spark should flash across from the pilot electrode to the pilot burner shield as shown below CAUTION DO NOT USE a screwdriver or other metallic object to remove the batteries from the receiver or the handset This could cause a short circuit to the receiver CAUTI...

Page 27: ...of the way and slide the left hand side panel against the firebox side The panel should be parallel to the edge of the burner plate Rotate the anchor back down to hold the panel Adjust Fuel Bed Support if necessary The appliance is supplied with the fuel bed support already installed All fuel beds can be used with this support The fuel bed support is factory installed in a specific position and incl...

Page 28: ...way and slide the right hand side panel against the firebox side The panel should be parallel to the edge of the burner plate Rotate the anchor back down to hold the panel 5 Tighten the side brick anchors on each side of the firebox 28 QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 29: ... firebox Pull it forward until the notch in the underside of the log sits against front edge of the sheet metal support 2 Place the top left log on the pin of the rear log The bottom of the log rests against the left of the pilot shield and slightly above 3 Place the front left log on the burner Slide it to the left against the top left log The narrow end should rest in the notch in the rear log 4 ...

Page 30: ...ight fit against the flat area around the pins in the rear log 6 Place the lower end of the center right log onto the pin on the front right log Rest the narrow end in the notch into the rear log 7 Pour some ceramic loose coals on each side of the logs to hide the sheet metal work Do NOT put any coal into the pilot area 30 QUALIFIED INSTALLER ...

Page 31: ...lly sliding it down between the burner and the front bottom edge for the firebox while avoiding scraping the side ceramic panels 2 Place the rock ceramic base on the log support behind the burner The front bottom of the base must rest against the lip of the support 3 Install the ceramic platform in the firebox rotating down to insert the front first behind the Front Support Lay the back of the cerami...

Page 32: ...ng the fireplace on a low to medium setting fire for 30 to 45 minutes This discoloration is unavoidable and will re form again Installation 6 Place the left twig across the second and third rocks from the left rest its end on the glass near the edge of the platform as shown below Make sure to leave a gap between the twig and the first rock to allow flame to come up between the twig and the rock 7 Pl...

Page 33: ...e it in the cavity of the ceramic platform The protruding parts of the log in the front should rest against the lip of the sheet metal log support behind the burner 2 Identify the rear log and place it on top of the base log locating it into the notches on top of the log Pull the log forward so it is locked in position 3 Place the front log inserting its two pins into the two holes at the front of...

Page 34: ...g which has one pin at one end Insert the pin in the hole at the front left of the platform and rests the top part of the log into the notch of the rear log as indicated Pebbles Six pebbles are supplied as decorative elements If used they should be placed on the platform only We suggest to place the larger ones to cover the inside edge corners of the platform and place others randomly Not all of t...

Page 35: ...ange of inputs is achieved see the remote control operation instructions on pages 8 9 Adjust Aeration if necessary Light the fire and allow the unit to warm up for 10 15 minutes to evaluate the flame picture Burners are equipped with an adjustable shutter to control primary aeration See the figures below The shutters are factory set to an aeration gap which will give optimum performance for the vast ...

Page 36: ...h 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 appliance but not directly above it We also advise that the handset should be located away from any other heat source and not in direct sunlight as this may affect the temperatur...

Page 37: ...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 Comp...

Page 38: ...4001677 27 Burner Plate Access Panel 4001681 28 Olive Nut for Pilot Pipe 220K913 29 Pipe Valve to Pilot 4001838 30 Valve Mounting Bracket 4000141 31 Warning Hot Glass Plate 4003093 32 Thermocurrent Interruptor 4000202 35a GV34 Valve Assembly natural gas 4003096 35b GV34 Valve Assembly propane gas 4003109 Code Description Part Number 36 Remote Control Thermostatic 4006114 37 Remote Control Handset ...

Page 39: ...739DWK 69 Rear Log 4005615 70 Base Log 4005617 71 RH Cross Log 4005616 72 Front Log 4005819 73 LH Cross Log 4005618 74 Small Beige Beach Pebble 3 4003087 75 Small Grey Beach Pebble 4003086 76 Brown Beach Pebble 4003082 77 Grey Beach Pebble 4003083 78 Platform 4005619 78 68 69 70 73 71 72 77 76 75 74 39 OWNER S INFORMATION ...

Page 40: ...5 56 57 58 59 60 61 54 62 63 64 65 66 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 24 27 26 25 30 28 29 49 50 51 52 48 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 12a natural gas propane gas 11a 32 35a 35b 36 37 38 39 40 53 18 23 19 20 21 22 17 31 40 OWNER S INFORMATION ...

Page 41: ... 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 738J Natural or Propane 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 C...

Page 42: ... 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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