Valor 1500IN Operating instructions

L1 SERIES
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
DV ZC Gas Fireplace
1500IN (NG) & 1500IP (LPG)
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
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 fire 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 certified kit is used.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
Installation & Owner’s Manual
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified 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 final
gas connection must be performed by a
licensed plumber or gas fitter in the State of
Massachusetts. Also, see Carbon Monoxide
Detector requirements under “Important
Safety Information” on page 6.
Please read this manual BEFORE installing
and operating this appliance.
4002873-04
©2011, Miles Industries Ltd.
Manufactured by
MILES INDUSTRIES LTD., British Columbia, Canada
www.valorfireplaces.com
INSTALLER
Leave this manual
with the appliance.
CONSUMER
Retain this manual
for future reference.
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Do not put
furniture or other objects
in this space in front of
the replace:
36” (0.9 m)
Fireplace
Hearth
CAUTION—HOT! HOT! HOT!
This appliance is a HEATING appliance and it
becomes very hot when in operation.
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, DO NOT
PLACE any object, furniture, draperies or
other item LESS THAN 36 inches (0.9 m) IN
FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE.
CHILDREN and PETS
Radiant heat heats surfaces such as the
glass and hearth in front of the fireplace
to temperatures that, although approved
safe, are still dangerous to touch and
uncomfortable too step on. Young children
and pets must always be supervised when
in the room where the appliance is located.
The remote control handset should be kept
out of reach of children. To ensure safety,
we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you install
in front of the fireplace: a fire screen or, to
protect young toddlers, a hearth gate—see Options on page 49.
HOT SURFACES
Be aware that, although safe, some combustible materials and finishes, even though
installed at listed clearances may, over time, discolor, warp, shrink or show cracks.
The 1500 requires the installation of the cement board provided with the engine.
Convective heat will exit the unit and travel up the wall surface if not impeded. Protruding
mantels and projections can help direct the heat away from the wall. AVOID PLACING heat
sensitive items such as televisions, paintings, decorations, etc. above fireplaces or near the
edge of protrusions unless appropriate.
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. Miles Industries Ltd. grants no
warranty, implied or stated, for the installation
or maintenance of your heater, and assumes no
responsibility for any consequential damage(s).
Designed and Manufactured by / for
Miles Industries Ltd.
190–2255 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC, CANADA V7H 3B1
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
www.valorfireplaces.com
© Copyright Miles Industries Ltd., 2011

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Safety and Your Fireplace
Safety and Your Fireplace
Please Follow These Important
Child Safety Precautions and
Recommendations,
• Parts of your Valor Fireplace become
extremely hot while in operation.
• The glass viewing window
temperature can
exceed 500 F
at full capacity.
Momentary contact
with a hot glass
surface can cause
a severe burn, even if the fireplace
is operating at reduced heating
capacity.
• The glass window will remain hot
for an extended period of time after
the fireplace has been turned off.
Ensure that children are prevented
from touching the fireplace during the
cool down period.
• Toddlers and Young Children
must be closely supervised at all
times when they are in the same
room as the operating 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 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 children are present and
close supervision and safety barriers
are not available—see page 44 of
Owner’s Information section.
• If the fireplace is not going to be used
for the summer or any extended
period of time, remove the batteries
from the remote control handset
and receiver. It is recommended that
batteries are replaced annually in any
event—see page 43.
Please Read and Carefully Follow all Safety Warnings and
Operating Instructions Contained in Your Owners Manual
(Replacement Manuals are available by contacting our service department at
1-800-468-2567 or visit www.valorfireplaces.com).

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Safety and Your Fireplace.............................................................................3
Important Safety Information........................................................................5
Specifications ................................................................................................8
Overview.........................................................................................................9
Dimensions & Location...............................................................................10
Mantel & Hearth Clearances.......................................................................11
Framing Requirements................................................................................13
Venting..........................................................................................................17
Co-axial Venting...........................................................................................18
Co-Linear Venting........................................................................................22
Installation Planning....................................................................................24
Appliance Preparation.................................................................................25
Window Removal.........................................................................................28
Electrical Wiring (for optional accessories)..............................................29
Supply Gas Installation...............................................................................30
Liners Installation........................................................................................32
Long Beach Driftwood Kit Installation.......................................................33
Murano Glass Fire Installation ...................................................................35
Window Refitting .........................................................................................37
Wall Switch Kit Installation.........................................................................37
Remote Control Initial Set-up.....................................................................39
Operation Check & Aeration Settings Adjustment...................................40
Remote Control Handset Wall Holder Installation....................................40
Owner’s Information....................................................................................41
Remote Control Operation..........................................................................45
Options.........................................................................................................49
Lighting Instructions...................................................................................50
Wiring Diagram............................................................................................51
Approved Venting Components.................................................................52
Warranty .......................................................................................................54
Spare Parts...................................................................................................55
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Important Safety Information
Children and adults should be ALERTED to the
hazards of high surface temperature and should STAY
AWAY to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
YOUNG CHILDREN should be CAREFULLY
SUPERVISED when they are in the same room as
the appliance. Toddlers, young children and others
may be susceptible to ACCIDENTAL CONTACT
BURNS. A physical barrier is recommended if there
are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access
to a fireplace or stove, INSTALL AN ADJUSTABLE
SAFETY GATE to keep toddlers, young children and
other at risk individuals out of the room and away
from hot surfaces.
DO NOT place furniture or any other combustible
household objects within 36” of the fireplace front.
READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully
before starting the installation. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW these installation instructions may result in
possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Prior to the first firing of the fireplace, READ the
Owner’s Information section of this manual.
DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately, CALL a qualified service
technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control that has
been under water.
THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.
Installation and repair should be PERFORMED
by a qualified service person. The appliance and
venting system should be INSPECTED before initial
use and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding, etc. It is
IMPERATIVE that the unit’s control compartment,
burner, and circulating air passageways BE KEPT
CLEAN to provide for adequate combustion and
ventilation air.
Always KEEP the appliance clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
NEVER OBSTRUCT the flow of combustion and
ventilation air. Keep the front of the appliance CLEAR
of all obstacles and materials for servicing and proper
operation.
Due to the high temperature, the appliance should be
LOCATED out of traffic areas and away from furniture
and draperies. Clothing or flammable material
SHOULD NOT 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 systems are
PROHIBITED.
INSPECT the external vent cap on a regular basis to
make sure that no debris, plants, trees, shrubs are
interfering with the air flow.
The glass door assembly MUST be in place and
sealed before the unit can be placed into safe
operation.
DO NOT OPERATE this appliance with the glass
door removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of
the glass door should be performed by a licensed or
qualified service person. DO NOT strike or slam the
glass door.
The glass door assembly SHALL ONLY be replaced
as a complete unit, as supplied by the fireplace
manufacturer. NO SUBSTITUTE material may be
used.
DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the glass door
assembly. DO NOT ATTEMPT to clean the glass door
when it is hot.
TURN OFF the gas before servicing this appliance.
It is recommended that a qualified service technician
perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of
each heating season.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
MUST BE REPLACED before operating this
appliance.
BE CAREFUL not to put any decorating objects
sensitive to heat to close above or around the
fireplace as it gets very hot when operating.
DO NOT use this heater as a temporary source of
heat during construction.
This appliance is a DOMESTIC ROOM-HEATING AP-
PLIANCE. It must not be used for any other purposes
such as drying clothes, etc.
OWNER’S INFO

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HOT SURFACES. Be aware that, although safe,
some combustible materials and finishes, even
though installed at listed clearances may, over time,
discolor, warp, shrink or show cracks. The 1500
requires the installation of the cement board provided
with the engine.
Convective heat will exit the unit and travel up the
wall surface if not impeded. Protruding mantels and
projections can help direct the heat away from the
wall. AVOID PLACING heat sensitive items such
as televisions, paintings, decorations, etc. above
fireplaces or near the edge of protrusions unless
appropriate.
Radiant heat can heat surfaces such as the hearth in
front of the fireplace to temperatures that, although
approved safe, can be quite uncomfortable to
touch or step on—particularly for children and pets.
Accessory screens and guards will reduce the
radiant heat on these surfaces.
Important Safety Information
Operating Your Fireplace for the First
Time
When operating your new fireplace for the first time,
some vapors may be released due to the burning of
curing compounds used in the manufacture of the
appliance. They may cause a slight odor and could
cause the flames to be the full height of the firebox, or
even slightly higher, for the first few hours of operation.
It is also possible that these vapors could set off any
smoke detection alarms in the immediate vicinity.
These vapors are quite normal on new appliances. We
recommend opening a window to vent the room. After
a few hours use, the vapors will have disappeared and
the flames will be at their normal height.
State of California. Proposition 65
Warning.
Fuels used in gas, wood-burning or oil fired appliances,
and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6.
State of Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide
Detector/Vent Terminal Signage
Requirements
For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled
equipment installed in every dwelling, building or
structure used in whole or in part for residential
purposes, including those owned or operated by the
Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust
vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above
finished grade in the area of the venting, including
but not limited to decks and porches, the following
requirements shall be satisfied:
1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall
horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing
plumber or gas fitter shall observe that a hard wired
carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery
back-up is installed on the floor level where the gas
equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing
plumber or gas fitter shall observe that a battery
operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector
with an alarm is installed on each additional level of
the dwelling, building or structure served by the side
wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall
be the responsibility of the property owner to secure
the services of qualified licensed professionals for the
installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.
a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented
gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or
an attic, the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with
alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next
adjacent floor level.
b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision
can not be met 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 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.
OWNER’S INFO

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Important Safety Information
1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting
system design or the venting system components; and
2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or
venting system.
(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS
EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED.
When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side
wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does
not provide the parts for venting the 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 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
for venting instructions, and/or all venting design
instructions shall remain with the appliance or
equipment at the completion of the installation.
3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate
shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the
building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above
grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for
the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance
or equipment. The sign shall read, in print size no less
than one-half (1/2) inch in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY
BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.
4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of
the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment
shall not approve the installation unless, upon
inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide
detectors and signage installed in accordance with the
provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.
(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt
from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:
1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled
“Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the most
current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board;
and
2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented
gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure
separate from the dwelling, building or structure used in
whole or in part for residential purposes.
(c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS
EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED.
When the manufacturer of Product Approved side
wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a
venting system design or venting system components
with the equipment, the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the
venting system shall include:
OWNER’S INFO

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Ratings
Model NP
Gas Natural Propane
Altitude (Ft.)* 0-4,500 feet*
Input Maximum (Btu/h) 30,000 28,000
Input Minimum (Btu/h) 16,000 15,000
Manifold Pressure (in
w.c.) 4.0” 9.5”
Minimum Supply
Pressure (in w.c.) 5” 11”
Maximum Supply
Pressure (in w.c.) 10” 14”
Main Burner Injector
Marking 850 300
Pilot Injector Marking 51 30
Min. Rate By-Pass
Screw 185 135
*High Altitude Installations
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are
certified without deration for elevations up to 4,500 feet
(1,370 m) above 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.
Specifications
Approval & Codes
This appliance is certified to ANSI Z21.88-2009/
CSA 2.33-2009 American National Standard / CSA
Standard for Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters for use in
Canada and USA, and to CGA 2.17-91 High Altitude
Standard in Canada. This appliance is for direct vent
installations.
This appliance complies with CSA P4.1-09 Testing
method for measuring annual fireplace efficiencies.
The installation must conform to local codes or, in the
absence 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 installations at elevations above 4,500 feet
(1,370 m) in Canada, please consult provincial and/or
local authorities having jurisdiction.
Supply Gas
Heater engine 1500IN is used with natural gas.
Heater engine 1500IP is used with propane gas.
The supply pressure must be between the limits shown
in the Ratings section above.
The supply connection is 3/8” NPT male and located
on the left hand side of the firebox. A shut-off 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 1500 L1 is supplied as natural gas or propane gas
and is field convertible between fuels. See instructions
packaged with the conversion kit for further information.
Electrical
The 1500 is designed to run on battery power and
does not require an electrical power source to operate
as a heater. However, it requires electrical power to
operate optional 1565LLK Linear Lighting Kit, 1595CFK
Circulating Fan Kit or 1270RBK Remote Blower Kit.
INSTALLATION

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Overview
Fire On/Off
Wall Switch (20-
foot wire length) Mantel—See Mantel & Hearth Clearances
Hearth: not required.
If used, must be minimum 4”
below fireplace opening.
Optional Decorative
Light Dimmer
Switch and Fan
Speed Control—not
provided. Consult
your electrician.
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Non-combustible
cement board
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appliance
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vertical outlet, field
convertible to
horizontal outlet.
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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 extending the full width and recessed
depth of the appliance.
WARNING
HOT HEARTH / FLOOR! The hearth or floor
HOT HEARTH / FLOOR! The hearth or floor
in front of the fireplace may become very
in front of the fireplace may become very
hot when the fireplace heats. Do not use the
hot when the fireplace heats. Do not use the
hearth as a seat or shelf. Solid wood flooring
hearth as a seat or shelf. Solid wood flooring
in front of the fireplace (if allowed) may
in front of the fireplace (if allowed) may
shrink during the heating season due to heat.
shrink during the heating season due to heat.
WARNING
Some materials or items, although safe,
Some materials or items, although safe,
may discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and
may discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and
so on because of the heat produced by the
so on because of the heat produced by the
fireplace. Avoid placing candles, paintings,
fireplace. Avoid placing candles, paintings,
photos, and other items sensitive to heat
photos, and other items sensitive to heat
around the fireplace.
around the fireplace.
INSTALLATION

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39-11/16”
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1009 mm
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Zero Clearance
to Stand-offs
at Back and Sides
Zero Clearance
at back corners
78”(1981 mm)
55-1/8”(1400 mm)
16-15/16”
(430 mm)
Zero Clearance
at back corners
Face of
Framing
Top View
Dimensions & Location
Dimensions
Location
Front ViewLeft Side View Right Side View
Corner Dimensions
INSTALLATION

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Bottom of Unit
Face of
Finished Wall
0 2” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12”
Do not put
furniture or objects
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”
33”
23-7/8”
9-3/8”
4”minimum to
combustible or
non-combustible hearth
Mantel & Hearth Clearances
Combustible Mantel—Left Side View
INSTALLATION

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
Mantel & Hearth Clearances
INSTALLATION

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20”
43”
46”
1/2”thick cement board required
above, on each side and below
engine opening (supplied w/engine)
NOTE: Height of cavity may be
affected by vent configuration
- see page 15
Between underside
of header and bottom
of firebox
No hearth required.
If using a hearth,
see page 11.
NOTE: This unit requires a
solid platform to support it.
Combustible framing 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
extending the full width
and recessed depth of the
appliance
Framing Requirements
Framing Dimensions
INSTALLATION

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Cement
Board
43”(1093 mm) to underside of combustible cavity
Min. 1”
(25.4 mm)
clearance to
combustibles
around
vertical
vent pipe
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 outlet
Framing with Partial Shelf—Top Outlet
Framing Requirements
INSTALLATION

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Cement
Board
43”(1093 mm) to underside of combustible cavity
Min. 1”
(25.4 mm)
clearance to
combustibles
around
vertical
vent pipe
Note - Vent
elbow in cavity
requires
9”(229 mm)
clearance above
when less than
12”(305 mm)
vertical 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 mm)
9-3/8”
(238 mm)
19-1/4”
(489 mm)
Fireplace
Opening
PARTIAL SHELF, to
p
outlet
Framing with Partial Shelf—Top Outlet, vent elbow in cavity
Framing Requirements INSTALLATION

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Cement
board
Heat
shield
20”(508 mm)
from the font
surface of the
wall finish to the
front surface of
appliance 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
Framing with Full Shelf—Rear Outlet
Framing Requirements
INSTALLATION

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10” (254 mm)
10” (254 mm)
Align the vent
center to the
center of the frame
Venting
Top or Rear Outlet
This unit is supplied with a top vent outlet which can
be field-converted to a rear vent outlet. See Appliance
Preparation section for more information.
Vent Material
This unit is approved for installation using
4 x 6-5/8 inches co-axial direct vent pipe and
accessories as listed in the Approved Venting
Components section on pages 52–53 of this manual.
Follow the installation instructions supplied with the
individual venting accessories.
This unit may also be converted to co-linear (2 x 3 in)
venting for use in solid-fuel burning fireplaces and
chimneys using adapters and accessories—see list in
the Approved Venting Components section on pages
52–53 of this manual.
Wall Thickness
The appliance vent is suitable for penetrating a
combustible 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 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 or an attic insulation shield.
Follow the installation instructions supplied with the
individual venting components.
Important Installer Notice –
Weather Sealing & Vapor Barriers
It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that vent
installations through exterior walls are caulked and
weatherproofed in such a manner as to:
• Prevent rain water from entering the wall from
the weather side by adequately caulking the
outer vent plate to the exterior wall surface.
• Prevent moisture inside the home from
penetrating into the wall structure by ensuring
the inside wall plate is adequately sealed to the
inside vapor barrier.
• Prevent rain water and moisture from entering
the walls by sealing the joints between the outer
vent tube and the inner and outer wall plates.
We recommend the use of a high quality
polyurethane sealant.
INSTALLATION

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HORIZONTAL
TERMINATION
2-PIECE
WALL THIMBLE
PIPE
LENGTH
HORIZONTAL
TERMINATION
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
Co-axial Venting
Typical Co-axial Venting Components
Rear Vent
Top Vent Top Vent
INSTALLATION

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2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
VERTICAL RISE (ft)
HORIZONTAL RUN (ft)
40
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
4 x 90º ELBOWS MAXIMUM
(or equivalent)
Position #5
Example 1
NO INSTALLATION
V2
V1
V3
H2
H1
Max. 24” pipe if
no vertical rise
is used
45° elbow take-off
supplied with unit
1”min.
all around
vertical pipe
3”min.
above top of
horizontal pipe
1”min. around
bottom & sides
of horizontal pipe
Position #4
Position #3
Position #2
Position #1
Allowable Co-Axial Vent Configurations
with restrictor positions
How to Read the Venting Chart
The chart below applies to co-axial roof or wall
termination.
1. The total length of the vent pipe cannot exceed
40 feet.
2. The minimum vertical height with roof termination is
6 feet.
3. Any combination of rise and run can be used 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-off elbow
shipped with the appliance.
5. Each 90 degrees elbow installed on the horizontal
plane is equivalent to a 3 feet horizontal pipe;
therefore, 3 feet must be subtracted from allowable
horizontal run. (45 degrees elbow is equivalent to
18 inches horizontal pipe.)
6. All horizontal pipe runs must be graded 1/4 inch per
foot upwards in the direction of the exhaust flow.
The final pipe length, when terminating through the
wall may be graded downwards slightly to prevent
water migration.
7. A restrictor adjustment is required for most
installations having a vertical rise—see next
section.
Note: The restrictor is shipped installed at the
exhaust exit of the firebox.
Co-axial Venting
Venting Chart
Example 1
V Value = V1 (2’) + V2 (4’) + V3 (2’)= 8’
H Value = H1 (0’) + H2 (3’) = 3’
Restrictor position # 2 required
NO INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

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Position #1 Position #2
Position #3 Position #4 Position #5
Restrictor
The restrictor is located in the roof of the firebox hidden
above the top liner panel. Adjust the restrictor before
installation of the top liner panel. Should subsequent
adjustment be required, you will need to remove the
top liner panel—see page 32.
ALL INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE A RESTRICTOR for
improved flame picture and performance. This unit is
supplied with a pre-fitted restrictor having five different
positions or settings. The restrictor is shipped mounted
at the maximum open position which is used for rear
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 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 vent
restrictor required relative to the length of the vent pipe.
To set the restrictor position:
1. Establish the required position of the restrictor
looking up the venting table on the previous page.
2. Release the screws (2) on each side of the restrictor
already installed.
3. Slide the restrictor in the required position.
4. Tighten the screws.
Co-axial Venting
INSTALLATION