Valor 530 B Vent Installation and operation manual

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530 B Vent
GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
INSTALLATION BOOKLET
Manufactured by
MILES INDUSTRIES LTD.
British Columbia, Canada
• SAFETY
INFORMATION
• LOCATION
• SUPPLY GAS
• PACK CONTENTS
• APPLIANCE
PREPARATION
• VENTING &
APPLIANCE FIXING
• FITTING SIDES &
SWITCH
• GAS SUPPLY
INSTALLATION
• AERATION SETTING
CHECK
• CERAMIC FUEL BED
INSTALLATION
• WINDOW REFITTING
& CHECKING
• OPERATION CHECKS
• INSTALLATION
COMPLETION
600B185
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-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 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.
- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
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.
This appliance is a domestic room heating
appliance. It must not be used for any other
purpose such as drying clothes etc.
This app iance is suitab e for insta ation
in a bedroom or bed sitting room.

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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................................................2
Additional optional features.......................................................................................................................................................................4
LP Gas 4
2. GENERAL........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Approvals & codes.......................................................................................................................................................................................5
Ratings 5
3. LOCATION......................................................................................................................................................................................5
4. SUPPLY GAS..................................................................................................................................................................................6
5. PACK CONTENTS.....................................................................................................................................................................6
6. APPLIANCE PREPARATION.............................................................................................................................................7
Detach the window ......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Check ignition spark...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Check flame control motor.........................................................................................................................................................................7
B-Vent Conversion Kit Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................8
Attaching top air deflector..........................................................................................................................................................................9
7. VENTING & APPLIANCE FIXING..............................................................................................................................10
Preparing for Floor Fixing........................................................................................................................................................................10
Venting 10
8. FITTING SIDES & SWITCH.............................................................................................................................................11
9. GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................12
10. AERATION SETTING CHECK.......................................................................................................................................13
11. CERAMIC FUEL BED INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................14
12. WINDOW REFITTING & CHECKING.....................................................................................................................16
13. OPERATION CHECKS.........................................................................................................................................................16
Burner operation.......................................................................................................................................................................................16
Aeration adjustment..................................................................................................................................................................................16
Venting 17
14. INSTALLATION COMPLETION..................................................................................................................................18
1. SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARNING: Do not operate the appliance
with the glass front removed, cracked or
broken. Replacement of the glass should be
done by a licensed or qualified service
person.
(The whole window unit may be temporarily
removed by the owner for cleaning the
interior of the firebox, etc.)
Only the authorized Valor replacement
window unit listed in the repair parts booklet
must be fitted - never use substitutes.
If the glass is damaged search inside and
adjacent to the appliance for any glass
fragments.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of traffic and away
from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures 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.
Clothing or other flammable material should
not be placed on or near the appliance.
This appliance must be installed and repaired
by a qualified service person. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least
annually by a professional service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance are kept clean.
Keep curtains, clothing, furniture and other
flammable materials a safe distance from all
parts of the appliance and its vent system.
Keep the appliance area well clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Keep the vent unit and connector at the back
of the heater at least 3inches from any
combustible surfaces
Keep the B-vent connector at the back of the
heater clear to prevent obstruction of airflow
to the connector openings.
Never attempt to burn paper or any other
material in the appliance.
This appliance must be properly connected to
a 4” B type venting system. It is equipped
with a vent safety shutoff system. Operating
when not connected to a properly installed
and maintained venting system or tampering
with the shutoff system can result in carbon
monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.
The venting system should be checked
periodically. Recent trends in home
improvement and new tighter construction
techniques have contributed to problems
with venting. If you suspect that your
appliance is not venting properly, do not
operate. Seek expert advice.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the appliance
and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under
water.
NOTE
When operating your new fireplace for the first time, some vapors may be released which may
cause a slight odor and could possibly set off any smoke detection alarms in the immediate
vicinity. These vapors are quite normal on new appliances.
During the first hour of use the ceramic firebox walls may go a smoky color. This is not soot. It is a
temporary effect lasting only while the ceramic material becomes stabilized. The walls will revert
to their initial color after your fire has been used for one or two hours.

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OPTIONS
Heater engine unit #530EAN and B-vent conversion kit #552BVK is used with all installations.
The cast iron stove case has the following options:
Black textured - Kit #531CSB.
Black enameled – Kit #532ESB.
Green enameled – Kit #533ESG.
One of the above kits must be used with each installation.
Additional optional features
Remote control unit Hand operated control for flame & heat adjustment. It may be fitted before the
fireplace is installed or retrofitted at a later date -
Kit #553RCK.
Circulating fan Having variable speed and temperature control, it is designed to boost the natural
convection process through the appliance. It may be fitted before the fireplace is
installed or retrofitted at a later date –
Kit #555CFK.
Wall switch Optional kit that can replace the flame and heat adjustment switch fitted as
standard to the appliance.
Kit #557WSK
LP Gas
LPG Conversion kit Burner & injector kit for conversion from natural gas to propane – Kit #554LPK.
Figure 1 imensions
Side
projection
“A”
Min c earance
from app iance
side “B”
Up to 8” 1”
More than 8”
6”

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2. GENERAL
Approvals & codes
This appliance is certified by International Approval Services for use in Canada and the USA. The
appliance is for installation connected to an approved 4” metal B type vent.
This appliance is supplied for use with natural gas. It can be converted for use with LP gas with Kit
#554LPK.
The appliance complies with CGA P.4.1, Testing method for measuring annual fireplace efficiencies.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1or the Canadian installation code CAN/CGA-149. Only qualified licensed or
trained personnel should install the appliance.
Ratings
Nat.
Gas
LPG ¹
Altitude (Ft) 0-4500 ²
Input Max. (Btu/h) 20,500 19,000
Input Min (Btu/h) 6,000 10,200
Manifold pressure (in.w.c.) 3.5 – 3.9 10.3 –
10.7
Min. Supply pressure (in.
w.c.) 5.0 11.0
¹When converted using kit #554LPK
²Tested to CAN/CGA - 2.17 Gas fired appliances for use at high altitudes. In the USA installations may
require deration over 2000ft - Check local codes.
3. LOCATION
The President FS can be installed as a free standing unit with the vent exiting directly from the room or
with the vent exiting through an existing masonry chimney (See figure 1). The installation must conform
to the minimum clearance dimensions shown in figure 1. An existing masonry chimney must be cleaned
and checked to make sure that it is safe for use. Reline the chimney with an approved 4” flue liner
installed according to the instructions supplied with the liner.
The appliance is suitable for fixing to the floor. If the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or
other combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
CAUTION! A GAS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID-FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.

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4. SUPPLY GAS
• All appliances are supplied for installation with natural gas. The supply pressure must be
between the limits shown in section 3.2 of this manual.
• The supply connection is 3/8’’NPT.
• The opening for the gas supply line is at the rear left corner of the appliance.
5. PACK CONTENTS
#530EAN Engine unit (For all appliances)
1 Appliance engine unit fitted with
window
2 Restrictor plates type #1*
2 Restrictor plates type #2*
2 Restrictor plates type #3*
1 Port cover
1 Gas inlet pipe connection adapter
2 Wall spacer brackets*
1 Firebox ceramic rear wall
2 Firebox ceramic side walls
5 Ceramic logs
1 Switch unit
2 Wire clips
4 1.5V AA batteries
4 Wood screws
4 Wall plugs
2 Thread cutting screws
* Not required for B-vent installations
#552BVK B-Vent Conversion Kit
1 B-vent adapter unit with vent switch
1 Thermocouple interrupter
1 Case rear cover plate
2 “P” clips (for wire fastening)
#531CSB, #532ESB & #533ESG President
Free Standing Case Alternatives
Top pack
1 Top casting
1 Top infill plate
Sides pack
1 Front casting unit
2 Side casting units
1 Top air deflector
1 Switch mounting bracket
2 Self-cutting screws
4 Machine screws
4 Washers
#553RCK Remote control unit (Additional
option)
1 Receiver unit
1 Remote control hand unit
4 1.5V AA Batteries
1 9V Battery
#557WSK Wall switch unit (Additional
option)
1 Wall switch unit
1 Battery holder
1 20ft (6.1m) length of connection wires
2 Screws for wall switch
#555CFK Circulating fan kit (Additional
option)
Details are with the kit
#554LPK LPG conversion kit
Details are with the kit
Take care when removing the contents from the packaging to prevent damage. Check that all the
contents are in the packs and are undamaged.

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6. APPLIANCE PREPARATION
Detach the window
1. Release the top of the window by pulling forward and
rotating outwards the two bars at the top corners. See
figure 2.
2. Unscrew the two spring loaded bolts securing the bottom
of the window. See figure 2.
3. Carefully lift the window. Keep the window and bolts in
a safe place.
Check ignition spark
The pilot burner and electrode unit is at the left end of the burner.
Push in the lighting knob and turn counter-clockwise through the
“IGN” position to “PILOT”. A spark should flash across from the
pilot electrode to the pilot burner shield. See figure 3.
Check flame control motor
1. Fit the four batteries into the battery box (Which is
attached to the switch wires).
2. Temporarily connect the switch wires to the control unit –
See figure 4.
3. Operate the switch. This should cause the flame control
knob to rotate counter-clockwise. See figure 4.
4. Disconnect and remove after checking.
Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 2

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B-Vent Conversion Kit Installation
i. Fit adapter unit
1. Remove the rear outlet vent collar and seal by unscrewing 12
screws (See figure 5).
2. Fit the rear cover plate (supplied with the kit) using the seal and
12 screws previously removed. The hole in the cover plate must
be nearest the top edge (See figure 6).
3. Remove 4 screws from the case back (2 each side just outside
of the cover plate). Fit the adapter unit to the case using these
screws (See figure 7).
4. Fit a “P” clip at the bottom rear right
corner of the appliance case. Fit the vent
switch wire to the clip (See figure 8).
Feed the wire into the case through the
hole at the bottom corner.
Figure 8
Figure 7
Figure 6
Figure 5

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ii. Adapting Burner Module
1. Detach the battery shield by removing two screws. See
figure 8.
2. Detach the burner module by removing 11 screws. See
figure 8.
3. Fit a “P” clip at the right side of
the inside of the case. Fit the vent
switch wire to the clip. See figure
8a.
4. Disconnect the thermocouple from
the regulator block. See figure 9.
5. Fit the thermocouple interrupter
to the regulator
block. See figure 10.
6. Connect the vent
switch wires into the
thermocouple
interrupter. Screw the
thermocouple into
the interrupter block
until finger tight.
Make sure that the
wires are properly
located and finally tighten the thermocouple
nut with a wrench to secure the wires with
good contact. See figure 11.
6. If the appliance is to be fixed to the floor,
don’t attach the burner module to the appliance yet. Wait until the
appliance is accurately positioned with the B-vent attached. The holes
in the appliance base for floor fixing are not accessible when the
burner module is fitted.
Attaching top air deflector
Fit the top air deflector under the top panel of the appliance case. Secure
with two thread cutting screws. See figure 12.
Figure 11
Figure 10
Figure 9
Figure 8a
Figure 12
Figure 8

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7. VENTING & APPLIANCE FIXING
Preparing for Floor Fixing
If it is intended to fix the appliance to the floor, position the appliance in its final location checking that
the vent unit can be correctly installed. Mark through the two fixing holes in the appliance base. Move
the appliance away. Plug the holes if necessary.
Venting
Reposition the appliance in its final location Connect an approved 4” vent unit to the adapter collar.
Install the vent unit in accordance with the instructions supplied with the unit.
If installing to an existing masonry chimney, the chimney must be cleaned and checked to make sure
that it is safe for use. Reline the chimney with an approved 4” flue liner installed according to the
instructions supplied with the liner.
Floor fixing
If required, screw the appliance to the floor through the two holes in the base.

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Figure 17
8. FITTING SIDES & SWITCH
1. Refit the burner module to the appliance
using the 11 screws previously removed.
2. Unless the appliance is only going to be
used with a wall switch, refit the battery shield
with the two screws previously removed.
3. a) For active appliance side switch
Fit the switch mounting bracket to the right side
casting with two thread cutting screws supplied.
See figure 13.
Fit the two wire clips to the right side of the
case. Route the switch wires round the back of
the valve block and connect to the control unit.
Connect the battery box. Place the battery box
on the “Velcro” pad in front of the battery
shield. Fit the wires into the clips. See figure 14.
b) For active wall switch
The “L” shaped terminals on the 20ft wall
switch wires connect with the burner control
unit. Route the wires round the back of the valve
block to the wall switch location.
The connections at the wall switch are shown in
figure 15.
Fit the batteries supplied with the engine unit to
the holder supplied with the wall switch. Fit the
wall switch plate to your switch box.
c) For active remote control
Caution! Don’t connect the batteries in the
remote control receiver until the wires are
connected to the burner control unit. A short
circuit could result in destruction of the
electrical components.
Route the wires from the receiver round the
back of the valve block and connect to the
control unit. Remove the receiver lid. Connect
the battery box to the receiver wires. Fit the four
1.5 V batteries. Replace the receiver lid.
Place the remote control receiver on the
“Velcro” pad in front of the battery shield. See
figure 16.
Fit the 9V battery to
the handset
transmitter.
4. Fit the sides to
the engine unit case
with two machine
screws and washers
per side. See figure
17.
5. For active appliance
side switch
Snap fit the switch
into the opening in the
switch mounting
bracket. The wires
should hang down
from the connectors at
back of the switch so
that pressing the upper
arrow on the switch
turns the fire up. See
figure 18.
Figure 16
Figure 15
Figure 14
Figure 13

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9. GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION
1. The appliance is supplied for supply gas connection at the rear left corner of the case. An adapter
is included in the pack that must be fitted to the appliance inlet pipe. Supply line connection to the
adapter is 3/8”NPT.
Alternatively, the appliance inlet pipe may be removed and the supply line routed directly to the control
unit. An isolating valve could be fitted within the appliance case. If the circulating fan is to be installed,
be aware that the supply pipe should follow the route of the original appliance inlet pipe in order to
clear the fan. If intending to fit an internal isolating valve, check that it will be clear of the fan.
2. Use only new black iron or steel pipes or copper tubing if acceptable - check local codes. Note
that in USA copper tubing must be internally tinned for protection against sulfur compounds.
3. Unions in gas lines should be of ground joint type.
4. 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.
5. Sealant used must 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.
6. The supply line should include a manual shut-off valve to allow the appliance to be disconnected
for servicing.
A plugged 1/8”NPT tapping must be installed in the line. The tapping must be accessible for test gauge
connection and be immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance.
7. Pressure test the supply line for leaks.
• The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½psig (3.5kPa).
• The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than ½psig (3.5kPa).
• Failure to either disconnect or isolate the appliance during pressure testing may result in
regulator or valve damage. Consult your dealer in this case.
8. The minimum supply pressure is given in section 3 of this manual.
9. All piping and connections must be tested for leaks after 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 by applying a liquid
detergent or soap solution to all joints.
Bubbles forming indicate a gas leak.
Never use an open flame to check for
leaks.
Correct any leak detected immediately.
10. The pressure test tapping locations are
shown in figure 19. A built-in non-adjustable
regulator controls the burner manifold pressure.
The correct pressure range is shown in the table
in section 3 of this manual. The pressure check
should be made with the burner alight and the thermostat at its highest setting. See lighting instruction
section for full operating details.
Figure 19

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10. AERATION SETTING CHECK
The burner is equipped with an adjustable shutter to control primary aeration. The shutter is set at the
factory with a gap of 5/64” (2mm) - See figure 20. For the vast majority of installations this setting will
give optimum performance and should not be altered. In a few unusual installations performance may be
improved by adjusting the aeration. The need for adjustment should be determined by operating the
appliance with the logs and window installed. See the “Final checks” section in this manual for
adjustment details. The shutter setting is very critical. A change of 1/64” can make a substantial
difference to the performance.
Figure 20

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11. CERAMIC FUEL BED INSTALLATION
1. Locate the ceramic rear wall in the channel at back of the firebox
and flat against the back of the firebox. See figure 21.
2. Locate the side walls in the channels at
the sides of the firebox. If necessary, the side
walls can be aligned with the rear wall by
loosening the channel securing screws and
adjusting the position of the channels. See figure
22.
3. Remove two screws from under the top
front of the firebox. Using these screws, fit the
port cover. See figure 23.
4. Place the base log on the supports in the
firebox and against the firebox back. See figure 24.
5. Place the rear log over the base log. Locate the holes in the top log
into the pegs in the base log. See figure 25.
Figure 25
Figure 24
Figure 23
Figure 22
Figure 21

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6. Place the front log behind the metal lip at front of the firebox. See
figure 25.
7. Place the right side log in the hollow at right
of the base log. Rest the narrow nose of this log on
the projection at front
center of the base log – It is
important that the narrow
nose does not drop down to
touch the burner. See
figure 27.
8. Place the left side log on base log at the left side. Locate its nose tip behind the nose of the right
side log. It is important that the narrow nose does not drop down to touch the burner. See figure 28.
Figure 28
Figure 27
Figure 26

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12. WINDOW REFITTING & CHECKING
1. Place the window centrally against the engine unit and resting on
the support at bottom front of the engine.
2. Pull the clamping bars forward and rotate inwards to secure the top
of the window. See figure 29
3. Fit the two spring loaded bolts through the bottom of the window.
Tighten to seal the window. See figure 29.
4. Pull the top of the window forward and release to check that the
window opens slightly and reseals in the event of a delayed ignition
explosion. See figure 30.
5. Similarly check the bottom of the window by pulling it forward and
releasing. See
figure 31.
13. OPERATION CHECKS
Burner operation
1. Check ignition, pilot stability, burner flames and the full range
of the thermostat using the rotary switch inside the appliance and all
other controls (appliance rocker switch, wall switch, remote hand unit).
See owner’s lighting instructions further on in this manual for full
details.
Aeration adjustment
As described in section 11, burner aeration is adjustable. For the vast majority of installations, no
adjustment will be necessary. However, in a very few instances, performance may be improved by
adjusting the aeration by sliding the shutter (See figure 20). Evaluate the aeration only after the unit has
warmed up – approximately 15 minutes.
The shutter setting is very sensitive. Small adjustments can make a substantial difference to the
flames. We strongly advise that adjustments be made in steps o f no more than 1/64” (0.4mm).
Increasing aeration will cause the flame to appear more transparent and blue making the logs glow more.
Decreasing aeration will cause the flames to appear more yellow or orange making the logs glow less.
Too little aeration may result in black carbon forming and dropping into the firebox.
Figure 31
Figure 30
Figure 29
Figure 32

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Venting
A check for correct venting of combustion products must be made before the installed heater is left
with the customer. The test should be made in the following manner.
Light the heater. Turn the gas control to the on position and thermostat to the highest setting.
After the appliance has been alight for five minutes place a lighted smoke match or taper inside an
opening in the B-vent adapter box. See figure 32.
The installation is satisfactory if the majority of the smoke is drawn into the adapter box and up to the
vent pipe.
If the vent is blocked or has strong reverse flow, the thermally actuated switch mounted in the adapter
box will automatically shut off the gas supply within about ten minutes. If most of the smoke is not
drawn in, leave for about ten minutes and then try again.
If the majority of the smoke is still not drawn into the adapter and vent pipe, turn the heater off and
check cause of lack of draft, if necessary get expert advice.

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14. INSTALLATION COMPLETION
1. Hang the front casting by the hooks at the four corners
as shown in figure 33.
2. Fit the top casting making sure that the corners locate
as shown in figure 34.
3. Fit the top infill casting. See figure 35.
4. If necessary the appliance can be leveled by the
adjustment bolts at
the back of the side
castings. See figure
36.
Figure 36
Figure 35
Figure 34
Figure 33