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Gravity Vent Fireplace Insert

RF24XBN (NG) & RF24XBP (LPG)

Installation and Owner’’s Manual

US Patent no. 8,166,965

R

ETROFIRE

WARNING: If the information in these 
instructions is not followed exactly, a 

 re 

or explosion may result causing property 
damage, personal injury or loss of life.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•• Do not try to light the appliance.
•• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not 

use any phone in your building.

•• 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 

 re department.

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 certi

 ed 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.

Do not store or use gasoline or other 

 ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity 

of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed 
by a quali

 ed installer, service agency or the 

gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an 
after-market permanently located, 
manufactured (mobile) home where not 
prohibited by local codes.

Massachusetts: The piping and 

 nal 

gas connection must be performed by a 
licensed plumber or gas 

 tter in the State of 

Massachusetts.

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Miles Industries Ltd.

www.valor

 replaces.com

INSTALLER

Leave this manual 

with the appliance.

CONSUMER

Retain this manual 

for future reference.

Please read this manual 
BEFORE installing and 
operating this appliance.

HOT GLASS

 WILL 

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH 

GLASS 

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER 

ALLOW CHILDREN 

TO TOUCH GLASS.

WARNING

!

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.

4002862-09

Summary of Contents for Retrofire RF24XBN

Page 1: ...s appliance is suitable for installation in a bedroom or bed sitting room Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Installation a...

Page 2: ...eved to be correct at the time of printing Miles Industries Ltd reserves the right to change or modify any information or speci ca tions without notice Miles Industries Ltd grants no warranty implied...

Page 3: ...and draperies Clothing or ammable material SHOULD NOT BE PLACED on or near the appliance Clothing or ammable material SHOULD NOT BE PLACED on or near the appliance This unit MUST be used with a vent s...

Page 4: ...ce 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...

Page 5: ...hearth or oor The hearth or oor in front of the replace may become very hot in front of the replace may become very hot when the replace heats Do not use the hearth when the replace heats Do not use...

Page 6: ...ver 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...

Page 7: ...ct it Examine the vent system and terminal regularly We recommend annually 7 Reinstall the window a Hook the window over the top edge of the rebox and fasten the bottom two spring loaded bolts by push...

Page 8: ...vertently The best way to ensure your replace will not turn on is to turn it off including pilot see above If you wish to maintain the pilot only without the main burner coming on turn the Gas Control...

Page 9: ...ur or F 12 hour To change the temperature hour display press on the AUTO button while the display ashes 4 Let go and wait until the ashing stops The remote shows the time you set It also shows the cur...

Page 10: ...set the time at which you want your replace to turn off when you leave 5 Press the TIMER button and hold it until P2 appears and ashes Let go While ashing push the buttons hour and minutes to set the...

Page 11: ...ack Other Accessories RA24ZC Zero Clearance Kit 715CVI Cast Iron Surround with RA24ZC only Screened Fronts with RA24ZC only RA24DS Draw Screen RA24FS Fixed Screen 743FVI FenderFire Double Door 744FVI...

Page 12: ...d the safety information 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 p...

Page 13: ...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 In Canada please consult provincial and or local aut...

Page 14: ...et Black 1225VFB Ventana Fret Black RA24CV Fret Vintage Iron RA24AV Fret Vintage Iron Optional Frets 24 3 8 7 5 8 20 Height of Smoke Curtain 14 without fret 15 with fret 29 18 19 1 2 Minimum Insert Ca...

Page 15: ...l Gas and Propane Installation Code B149 1 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts these d...

Page 16: ...adjustment of the cast iron fret should the fret need to sit on top of the curb otherwise the fret will need to be eliminated or adequate room provided behind the curb Gas Line Routing Plan the routi...

Page 17: ...that system at test pressures in excess of psig 3 5 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of...

Page 18: ...ove log pack from rebox 4 Strip rebox down by removing a Burner Module 4 screws b Vent plate 2 screws c Support Legs 2 screws per leg required when inserting into small replaces only Remove Window 3 d...

Page 19: ...the replace once inserted 1 Trim the liner accordingly so it will not be too long once the rebox in raised 2 Connect the liner to the vent plate using the gear clamp provided 3 Stretch the liner down...

Page 20: ...eveling bolt If necessary adjust the level of the rebox in the hearth Leveling bolt Front View Side View Fret bracket Leg Leveling bolt Back Front Leveling bolt Gas Line Connection and Fire Unit Testi...

Page 21: ...ion baf e with the threaded studs pointing downwards into the slots at the top of the rebox Slide the convection baf e as far forward as possible angled down if possible to force the air under the smo...

Page 22: ...al Front Log locating pins L H Log Locating Pins Place Middle Cross Log Across Gap in Front Log Place R H Cross Log Onto Locating Pins Place L H Cross Log Onto Locating Pins 5 4 3 1 2 Carefully remove...

Page 23: ...he wiring harness plug 2 Connect wires as shown Please note that the L connectors are different sizes the smaller one ts to the lower connection and the larger one the top connection on the top left h...

Page 24: ...ceramic fuel effects glow more Decreasing aeration will cause the ames to appear more yellow or orange making the fuel effects glow less Too little aeration may result in black carbon forming and drop...

Page 25: ...hot during operation and remains hot when cooling To install the screen 1 Hook the bottom of the screen on the edge of the window frame as indicated 2 Push the top of the screen against the top of the...

Page 26: ...humscrews to retainer tab Fit retainer tab to leg Optional Bottom Cover Installation Hook the upper ange of the bottom cover onto the window bolts Hook the top flange of the bottom cover to the window...

Page 27: ...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 warran...

Page 28: ...ider 4000759 23 Front Log Brackets 2 4000739 24 Olive 8 mm 420K432 25 Olive Nut 220K567 26 Pipe Valve to Main Burner incl olive nuts 4000600 27 Tube Nut 220K558 28 Valve Mount 4000141 29a 190 Series P...

Page 29: ...INFORMATION 29 Spare Parts 49 1 39a 39b 2 4 4a 5 6 3 12a 12b 14a 14b 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29a 29b 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 58 59 60 61 62 63 13 11 11 10 10a 9...

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Page 31: ...ion provided will be used for customer records only Online Warranty registration at www valor replaces com Cut out page ll information and mail to Miles Industries Ltd Fireplace Information Model Numb...

Page 32: ...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 valor replace...

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