Valor DEC1 Manual

4001613-03
Manufactured by / for
MILES INDUSTRIES LTD.
British Columbia, Canada
www.valorreplaces.com
Installation & Operating Instructions
Electric Coal Effect Fireplace
DEC1
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Please read this manual BEFORE installing and operating this appliance.
© 2008 Miles Industries Ltd.

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CONGRATULATIONS!
We know that there are a lot of other brands that you could have purchased, and we appreciate that you have chosen a
Valor product. Be assured that you have not only selected a superior heater, but also superior service.
Your dedicated dealer will maintain the performance and efciency of your electric heater. All dealers are certied experts
and will be happy to answer any questions you may have, so please don’t hesitate to call them as your satisfaction is our
number one priority.
Sincerely, Miles Industries Ltd.
Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual.
Please pay special attention to the safety instructions. The instructions included here will assure that you have many
years of dependable and enjoyable service from your electric heater.
Should you encounter an operational problem, call your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair the unit as you may cause
an injury or damage the heater.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information ......................................................................................................4
Specications .............................................................................................................5
Dimensions .................................................................................................................6
Fronts...........................................................................................................................6
Appliance Preparation................................................................................................7
Installation—Innova....................................................................................................8
Installation—Classica and Classic Arch ..................................................................9
Installation—Senator................................................................................................10
Operating Instructions .............................................................................................12
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................13
Schematic Wiring Diagrams ....................................................................................14
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................15
Warranty ....................................................................................................................15
Spare Parts List ........................................................................................................16

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Safety Information
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION
When using electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this heater.
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surface. If provided,
use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and keep them away
from the sides and rear.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the
heater is left operating and unattended.
Always unplug heater when not in use.
Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for examination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
Do not use outdoors.
This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never
locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord
away from trafc area and where it will not be tripped over.
To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or re, or damage the heater.
To prevent a possible re, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
ammable liquids are used or stored.
Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of re.
However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated
not less than 1875 watts.
“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A
POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE HAZARD AND/OR INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

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Specications
Specications
Power Supply: 120 V; 15-amp grounded, circuit
Power Cord Length: 6’ (183 cm)
Frequency: 60 Hz
Heater Power: 1325 W
Net Weight: 25 lb. / 11.3 kg (engine only)
Note: A dedicated power supply circuit is recommended for the unit but not required. Additional electrical appliances on
the same circuit may exceed the current (amperage) rating for that circuit. If, after the installation of your unit, the circuit
breaker trips or the fuse fails on a repeated basis, then a dedicated circuit will likely be required. Any new wiring must
be done in compliance with local and national codes and other applicable regulations in order to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock or other injuries. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you hire a licensed electrician to complete any
such work.
Grounding
This heater is for use on 120 volts. Its power cord has a three-prong plug with a grounding pin. It must be plugged in a
three-prong permanently grounded outlet. The grounding pin cannot be cut off to t in a two-prong outlet.
If possible, avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of re.
However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be no. 14 Awg minimum size and rated not less than 1875
watts, 15 amps. The extension cord must be a three-wire cord with grounding type plug and cord connection.
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Safety Information
This Electric Fireplace is designed for residential applications to be framed in as a zero
clearance replace.
This appliance has been tested in accordance with UL 2021 and CSA C22.2 No. 46-M1988
standards for xed and location dedicated electric room heaters.
Installation must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, electrical wiring and
grounding must comply with the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA 70 - latest edition. In
Canada, the current CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code - latest edition.
IMPORTANT: Before starting your replace installation, read this installation and operation manual
very carefully to ensure you understand it completely and entirely.
Any repairs to this replace should be performed by a qualied service technician only.
Under no circumstances should this replace be modied. Parts having to be removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the replace again.
Lamp should be replaced only with halogen lamp type GY 6.35 Rated
12 V, 50 W.
It is important, when buying replacement light bulb, to ensure that the
lament is in the correct orientation to the location pins

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Fronts
Here are the fronts available for installation on the Dimension replace.
INNOVA
Wall mounted; partially or
fully recessed
CLASSICA
Hearth mounted with
surround or mantel;
wall surface mounted or
partially recessed
SENATOR
Hearth mounted; wall
surface mounted or
partially recessed
CLASSIC ARCH
Hearth mounted with
surround or mantel;
wall surface mounted or
partially recessed
Top View
Front View Side View
15–1/4” (39 cm)
18” (46 cm)
6–3/8”
(16 cm)
23–1/2”
(60 cm)
21–3/4”
(55 cm)
Dimensions
Dimensions of Heater

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Appliance Preparation
Checking the light bulb
When handling the light bulb, avoid touching the glass with bare ngers as this will
reduce the life of the bulb.
Before continuing with the installation of the heater, it is important to check that the
light bulb has not become loose in transit. The bulb is located into a cradle on the rear
of the access panel. Open the access panel by unscrewing the locking screw in an
anticlockwise direction. Ensure that the bulb is located rmly in its holder—see gure 2.
It is important that the bulb be horizontal and not angled in any way—see gure 3.
When closing the access panel, be careful not to trap wiring between the access panel
and heater body. Screw the locking screw in a clockwise direction to secure the access
panel.
Fitting the batteries to the Remote Control Handset
The remote control handset uses 2 x 1.5 V. AAA type batteries. For longer battery life,
use only alkaline batteries. To install the batteries, slide the cover down on the rear of
the handset and remove—see gure 4. The polarity of the batteries is marked on the
inside of the battery compartment. If the heater does not respond to the remote control
handset commands, it is likely that the batteries are faulty or require replacement.
Testing the Unit
Prior to installation of the unit, test it to make sure it operates properly. Plug the unit’s
power supply cord into a conveniently located 120-volt grounded outlet.
Caution: The unit’s power supply cord must be connected to a properly grounded and
protected 120-volt outlet. Always use ground fault protection where required by the
electrical code.
Warning: Do not operate the unit if it is damaged or has malfunctioned. If you suspect
the unit is damaged, contact your Valor dealer.
Refer to the Operating Instructions section further on in this manual for more information
on the various controls and features of the unit.
Ensure that the
light bulb is firmly
in the holder
Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 3
Please read this section thoroughly before positioning the heater.
Tools Required
Depending of the front chosen for the installation you may need the following tools:
Phillips / cross head screwdriver with a number 2 size tip.
Power drill and appropriate size drill bit.
Hardware appropriate for tting to wall/mantel/surround.
General notes to read before tting your heater
There should be at least 2” (5 cm) clearance between the top of the front and anything
such as a shelf, replace surround or mantel, etc. This will allow the front to be lifted off
or removed during servicing. To check the shelf clearance, gently place the front against
the surface to which it is to be xed and measure the distance from the top of the front.
If tting the heater onto a reective or shiny surface such as a hearth, we recommend
that this surface does not extend further than 12” (30 cm) from the xing plane (wall).
Reective or shiny surfaces that project further than 12” (30 cm) may reect an image of
the internal light bulb.
Fitting the cable clamp
If the mains cable is to be routed to the left hand side of the heater, there is a cable
clamp supplied with the heater to hold the cable in place. This prevents the cable being
trapped under the heater during installation. Fit the cable clamp—see gure 1.
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Figure 1

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The Innova front is designed to be used on the
Dimension heater when mounted to the wall
either fully recessed or partially recessed.
Note: When mounting to decorative surfaces such as wall paper, care
should be taken not to drag the heater down the wall as this may damage
the decorative surface.
Fully Recessed Installation
Make the cavity into the wall.
Place the heater in the cavity. Ensure the heater is true and square when aligning
to cavity.
Drill the wall if necessary at the four xing points—see gure 5.
Secure the heater with screws.
Partially Recessed Installation using the Spacer Frame
The Innova front is supplied with a separate spacer frame for use in installations
where the space in the wall is not deep enough to take the full depth of the heater. The
minimum depth required is 3-1/2” (9 cm).
For your safety, the frame and heater must be securely xed to the wall.
The rear of the spacer has two screw location slots in the top ange. These should be
to the rear when tting.
Make the cavity into the wall.
Position the spacer frame against the wall. Ensure that the
spacer frame is central to the wall opening.
The top rear ange of the spacer frame has two xing
points—see gure 6. Drill the wall at the two xing points.
Secure the spacer frame to the heater using four no. 8 x
3/8 screws supplied—see gure 7.
Align the heater with spacer attached to the two drilled
xing points and secure to the wall with two
screws.
Front Installation
Remove the front from its packaging.
There are two magnets on the lower rear of the
front. They should rest against the outer edge
of the two raised sections. Ensure that they are
located correctly before tting the front.
Hold the front rmly and lift into place. Keeping
the magnets away from the body of the heater,
locate the front hanging brackets into those on
top of the heater—see gure 8. Lower the front
into place and swing the bottom of the front
towards the heater to engage the magnets.
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Installation—Innova
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Screw xing points
22-1/2”
(57 cm)
15-1/2”
(39 cm)
3-1/2”(9 cm)
partially recessed
6-1/2”(17 cm)
fully recessed
8-1/2”(22 cm)
from floor surface
recommended
Cavity minimum dimensions
Figure 8
Magnet
locations

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Installation—Classica and Classic Arch
The Classica and Classic Arch
fronts are designed to be used on
the Dimension heater when installed
fully recessed in a mantel or into the
wall at hearth or oor level.
Note: When mounting to decorative
surfaces such as wall paper, care
should be taken not to drag the
heater down the wall as this may
damage the decorative surface.
If tting the heater onto a reective or shiny surface such as a hearth, we
recommend that this surface does not extend further than 12” (30 cm) from
the xing plane (wall). Reective or shiny surfaces that project further than 12”
(30 cm) may reect an image of the internal light bulb.
Mantel Clearances
Minimum depth: 6-1/2” (17 cm)
Opening dimensions: 15-1/2” W x 22-1/2” H (39 cm W x 57 cm H)
Heater Installation
Install the mantel on the wall or, if heater to be recessed, make the cavity into the
wall.
Place the heater in the mantel opening or cavity. Ensure the heater is true and
square when aligning to opening or cavity.
Drill the mantel or wall if necessary at the four xing points—see gure 9.
Secure the heater with screws.
Classica Front Installation
Remove the front from its packaging.
Before tting the front, the hood bafe must be installed on the heater. Remove the
upper grill panel from the heater—see gure 10.
Install the hood and its bafe provided with the front on the heater—see gure
11.
On the rear face of the front below the opening, install the inll panel provided
with the front—see gure 12.
There are two magnets on the lower rear of the front. They should rest on the
two raised sections. Ensure that they are located correctly before tting the front.
Hold the front rmly and lift into place. Keeping the magnets away from the
body of the heater, locate the front hanging brackets into those on top of the
heater—see gure 13. Lower the front into place and swing the bottom of the
front towards the heater to engage the magnets.
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Figure 9
22-1/2”
(57 cm)
15-1/2”
(39 cm)
6-1/2”(17 cm)
fully recessed
Cavity minimum dimensions
Figure 13Figure 11 Figure 12
Figure 10
Magnet
locations

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Installation—Classica and Classic Arch
Classic Arch Installation
Remove the arch from its packaging.
Before tting the arch, the hood and its bafe must be installed on the heater.
Remove the upper grill panel from the heater—see gure 14.
Install the hood bafe and the arch hood provided on the heater with screws
provided—see gure 15.
On the rear face of the arch, below the opening, install the inll panel
provided with the front—see gure 16.
There are two magnets on the lower rear of the arch tted on the two raised
sections. Hold the front rmly and lift into place. Keeping the magnets away
from the body of the heater, locate the front hanging brackets into those on
top of the heater—see gure 17. Lower the front into place and swing the
bottom of the front towards the heater to engage the magnets.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17
Figure 14
Magnet
locations
The Senator front is designed to be used on the
Dimension heater when suface mounted or partially
inserted into the wall at hearth or oor level.
IMPORTANT: With the Senator front, the engine must
use a riser supplied with the front. Consider the height
of the riser and the hearth (if any) when marking the
wall for unit position—surface mounted or partially
recessed.
Note: When mounting to decorative surfaces such as wall paper, care should
be taken not to drag the heater down the wall as this may damage the
decorative surface.
If tting the heater onto a reective or shiny surface such as a hearth, we
recommend that this surface does not extend further than 12” (30 cm) from
the xing plane (wall). Reective or shiny surfaces that project further than 12”
(30 cm) may reect an image of the internal light bulb.
Installation—Senator
22-1/2”
(57 cm)
15-1/2”
(39 cm)
3-1/2”(9 cm)
partially recessed
Cavity minimum dimensions

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Heater Installation
Surface Mounted
The Senator front is supplied with a riser and a spacer frame for use in surface mounted installations. For your safety, the
frame and heater must be securely xed to the wall.
At the base of the heater, release the two screws on each side—see gure 18. Insert the riser’s side anges under
the screws and tighten the screws.
Fit the side mounting brackets to the heater with two screws per side—see gure 18.
Position the spacer frame against the wall. Ensure that the spacer frame is central to the heater position and at the
right height to accommodate the heater with riser on the oor nish or hearth.
Secure the spacer frame to the wall with four screws—see gure 19.
Secure the heater to the spacer frame using four screws through the side mounting brackets—see gure 20.
Partially Recessed
Make the cavity into the wall for the heater.
At the base of the heater, release the two screws on each side—see gure 18. Insert the riser’s side anges under
the screws and tighten the screws.
Fit the side mounting brackets to the heater with two screws per side—see gure 18.
Place the heater in the mantel opening or cavity. Ensure the heater is true and square when aligning to opening or
cavity.
Secure the heater to the wall using four screws through the side mounting brackets.
Senator Front Installation
Remove the front from its
packaging.
Install the air duct to
the heater with screws
provided—see gure 20a.
Hook the cast front onto
the side mounting brackets
on each side of the
heater—see gure 21.
Place the cast top onto the
cast front.
Hook the ashpan door to
the cast front.
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Installation—Senator
Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20
Figure 21Figure 20a

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Never cover the heater or obstruct the opening at the base of the heater; this could cause overheating and
consequent risk of re.
Remote Control Operation
ON/OFF Button
To activate the remote handset, it is necessary to press the red ON/OFF button. The status
lamp on the heater will turn green—see gure 22.
Pressing this button at anytime while the DIMENSION effect and heater are in operation will
turn the DIMENSION effect and heater off.
EFFECT Button
This turns the DIMENSION effect on and turns the status lamp amber. Press the button again
to turn the DIMENSION effect off.
HEAT+Button
This turns the DIMENSION effect and heater on. Both the status lamp and temperature lamp
turn red. The heater is now on high setting. Pressing and holding the button will adjust the
temperature setting and temperature lamp as below:
Manual Control Operation
The manual control is there as a backup. If the remote control has been damaged, lost, or the batteries life has expired,
the manual control will enable the DIMENSION effect and heater to be operated.
The control is located at the bottom left hand corner or the heater.
Press the button once
This turns the DIMENSION effect on and turns the status lamp amber.
Press the button a second time
This turns the DIMENSION effect and heater on. Both the status lamp and temperature lamp turn red. The heater is now
on high setting.
Pressing and holding the button will adjust the temperature range and temperature as indicated above.
Press the button a third time
This turns the heater DIMENSION effect off.
Operating Instructions
Temperature lamp color Temperature setting
Green Low
Amber Medium
Red High
Temperature Lamp
ON/OFF
EFFECT
HEAT +
Figure 22

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Maintenance
Important Safety
Before undertaking maintenance or replacing the light bulb, always disconnect the heater from the electricity supply by
removing the 3-pin plug and allowing the heater to cool.
Cleaning
The heater and plastic parts need only to be wiped clean with a dry soft cloth; do not use polishes or abrasive materials.
This is especially important when cleaning the effects screen.
Replacing the light bulb
The light bulb access cover is on the rear of the heater. Access can be gained as indicated below.
Remove the front by lifting it clear of the heater.
If the heater is secured with screws, remove the screws.
Remove the heater.
At the rear top of the heater, there is a hinged access panel. Unscrew and
remove the locking screw—see gure 23.
The light bulb is located into a cradle on the rear of the access panel. Open
the access panel and remove the bulb. Do this by gently gripping the bulb
and pulling it clear off the ceramic connector—see gure 23.
Replace the light bulb with a 50W 12V
GY 6.35 type halogen bulb ONLY. Close
the access panel. When handling the light
bulb, avoid touching the glass with bare
ngers as this will reduce the life of the
bulb. Be careful not to trap wiring between
the access panel and heater body.
It is important, when buying replacement
light bulb, to ensure that the lament is
in the correct orientation to the location
pins—see gure 24.
Secure the heater back in place—see
appropriate Installation section in this
manual.
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Figure 23
Figure 24

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Schematic Wiring Diagrams
LN
Handset
Fuse position
if required
Thermistor
Daughterboard
Remote
control
mother
board
Transformer
Heater
motor
Thermal
trip
Heating
element
Effects
motor
12V
50W
Lamp
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Red
Brown
Heating
motor
Heater
Mains
terminal
Effects
motor
Electronic
Transformer
Thermal trip
Circuit board
Lamp
Brown
Brown
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Red
Black
Black
Black
Black Black
Black
Black
Red
Blue
Black
Blue
Black
Black
Red

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Troubleshooting
Remote control does not work
The batteries in the remote control handset probably need replacing—see Maintenance section in this manual. The heater
can be operated manually as indicated in the Operating Instructions section.
Heater on but no light or low light
This is possibly a failure of the light bulb. Replace the light bulb as indicated in the Maintenance section. The bulb tted
to this heater is a halogen type 50 Watt 12 Volt GY 6.35. A replacement bulb is supplied with the heater. Due to the
indeterminate life span and ease or replacement, the light bulbs are specically excluded from the warranty.
When handling the bulb, avoid touching the glass with bare ngers as this will reduce the life of the bulb.
Caution: Ensure the bulb is cool before attempting to remove it from the heater.
Heater on but no light or no heat
The rst thing to do is check the wall socket. To do this, plug in a known working appliance. If the appliance you have
plugged in does not work, there is a good chance that the problem lies with the circuit breaker.
Note: A dedicated power supply circuit is recommended for the unit but not required. Additional electrical appliances on
the same circuit may exceed the current (amperage) rating for that circuit. If, after the installation of your unit, the circuit
breaker trips on a repeated basis, then a dedicated circuit will likely be required.
Heater is on but no heat
Check the temperature lamp setting. It may be that you want the room warmer and need to increase the temperature
setting.
Alternatively, a cut out device is tted to the heater to prevent damage due to overheating. If it operates due to an
obstruction in the airow, the heater must be turned off and allowed to cool for 15 minutes and the obstruction removed
before restarting.
Other problem than mentioned above
If you have a problem different than those mentioned above, contact your local Valor dealer for help.
Temperature lamp color Temperature setting
Green Low
Amber Medium
Red High
Warranty
This electric replace was inspected, tested and carefully packaged to minimize the chance of damage during shipment.
If a part (excluding light bulbs*) within one (1) year from the date of purchase proves to be defective in material or
fabrication under normal use, the part will be repaired or replaced. The Company’s obligation under the warranty is to
replace or repair defective parts or to refund the purchase price. Any expenses or damage resulting from the installation,
removal or transportation of the product will be the responsibility of the owner and are not covered by this warranty.
Defects must be reported to the authorized dealer where the product was purchased. The owner assumes all other risks
arising out from the use or misuse of the product. The warranty will be void if the product damage or failure is deemed by
the Company to be caused by accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, incorrect installation or removal, or connection to an
incorrect power source by the owner. The Company neither assumes, nor authorizes any person or entity to assume for it
any obligation or liability associated with its products.
*Light bulbs are not covered under this warranty.

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Spare Parts List
Description Engine Classica Innova Classic Arch Senator
Motherboard/Thermister 5129855/1848
Daughterboard 5121767
Transformer 5129852
Lamp 5129309
Lampholder 5129713
Effects Fan 5129853
Heater Fan 5129856
Element 5129857
Effects Panel Assembly 5120290
Mirror Assembly 5130218
Remote Handset 5121963
Hardware Pack 841
Air duct assembly 5129404 5129976 5131895AZ
Hood 5122750PP 5129912
Ashpan Door Knob 5121746 5129934 4001590
Cast Inll Panel 5121748 5129926
Hanging Bracket 5121721 5121993 5121721
Spacer Frame 5129279PP 4001658AZ
Nickel Plated Finial 4001589
Casting Hooks 4001593AH
Heater Riser 4001597AH
Side Mounting Brackets 4001594AH
Spacer Frame
Arch Hood
Classica Hood
Arch Air Duct
Classica Air Duct
Cast Inll Panel
Spacer Frame
Riser
Mounting
Brackets
Casting
Hooks
Air Duct
Senator Spares