Valor H3 1000JN Planning guide

WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings
exactly could result in serious
injury, death, or property damage.
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.
▪Leave the building immediately.
▪Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
▪If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
Hot glass
will cause burns.
Do not touch glass
until cooled.
Never allow children
to touch glass.
A barrier designed to reduce
the risk of burns from the hot
viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and must be installed for
the protection of children and
other at-risk individuals.
DANGER
4007560-03
Gas Fireplace
natural gas 1000JN
propane gas 1000JP
Homeowner’s Manual
H3

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The information contained in this 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).
© Copyright Miles Industries Ltd., 2019. All rights reserved.
Designed and manufactured for Miles Industries Ltd.
This appliance may be installed in an
after-market permanently located,
manufactured (mobile) home where
not prohibited by local codes. This
appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for
use with other gases, unless a certified
kit is used.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the
appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for
future reference.
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 in the fireplace
installation manual.
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including Benzene,
which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Note: Natural gas, in its original state, contains Benzene.

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Homeowner: Please read this manual before
operating this appliance, and save for future
reference.
Valor Fireplaces
190–2255 Dollarton Highway
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7H 3B1
T 604.984.3496 F 604.984.0246
valorfireplaces.com
Thank you for purchasing a Valor Fireplace.We
appreciate your business and wish you many happy
years enjoying your new fireplace.
Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance
that must be installed by a qualified dealer. Each
Valor®fireplace is fully tested during the production
process for your safety and comfort.
Your unit has been professionally installed by:
Dealer Name: ___________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________
If you experience any problems, call your dealer
immediately. Do not try to repair the unit as you may
cause an injury or damage the fireplace.
Your Valor Fireplace
Here are some important details about your Valor
fireplace, should you need to contact your dealer.
Model: 1000 JN (natural gas) or JP (propane)
Serial: __________________________________________
Trim: ___________________________________________
Options: ________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Please ask your installer for these details if they are
not already provided, or see page 7.
Welcome to Valor®
Contents
Safety and your fireplace ..........................................4
Child safety and your fireplace................................. 6
Getting started............................................................7
First time operation...................................................... 7
Locating fireplace and lighting information ............. 7
Parts of your fireplace................................................ 8
Operating your fireplace ...........................................9
Fireplace control devices............................................. 9
Preventing inadvertent ignition ...............................10
Replacing batteries................................................... 11
Annual service and maintenance........................... 12
Cleaning your fireplace ............................................14
Checking pilot and burner flames.......................... 17
Frequently asked questions....................................18
Valor®Warranty ........................................................20
Valor®Outdoor Installation Warranty...................21
Important—Register your warranty
You should register your Valor using the enclosed
Warranty Registration card. This enables us to
properly address any warranty or service related
concerns you may have.
We do not use this information in any way other
than customer service and warranty purposes. It
is never shared with any third party.
If you would prefer to register online, it's fast and
easy to do so at valorfireplaces.com/warranty.

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This manual contains very important information about the safe operation of your fireplace, as well as
maintenance instructions. Read and understand all instructions carefully before operating your fireplace. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Replacement manuals are available by contacting the Valor Customer Service at 1-800-468-2567, or by visiting
valorfireplaces.com.
WARNING: Extremely Hot!
Heat and flammability
• Some parts of your fireplace are extremely hot, par-
ticularly the glass window. Use the barrier screen
provided with the trim or a gate to reduce the risk
of severe burns.
• Due to its high temperature, the appliance should
be located out of traffic areas and away from furni-
ture and draperies.
• Clothing or flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
• Always keep the appliance clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• Be aware of hot wall surfaces! The wall directly
above the fireplace can get very hot when the fire-
place heats. Although safe, it may reach tempera-
tures in excess of 200ºF depending on choice of
trims or optional accessories. Do not touch!
• Be aware of hot hearth/floor surfaces! The hearth
or floor directly in front of the fireplace can get
very hot when the fireplace heats. Although safe,
they may reach temperatures in excess of 200º F
depending on elevation of hearth. Do not step on it!
Temperature of hear th/floor surface will be reduced
when barrier screen is installed.
• Solid wood flooring in front of the fireplace (if al-
lowed) may shrink during the heating season
due to heat.
• Some materials or items, although safe, may
discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on be-
cause of the heat produced by the fireplace. Avoid
placing candles, paintings, photos and other com-
bustible objects sensitive to heat or furniture within
36 inches (0.9m) around the fireplace.
Glass window
• The glass front assembly must be in place
and sealed before the unit can be placed into
safe operation.
• The glass front assembly must only be replaced as
a complete unit, as supplied by the fireplace manu-
facturer. No substitute material may be used.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners on the glass front
assembly. Do not attempt to clean the glass front
when it is hot.
Do not put
furniture or other objects
in this space in front of
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36” [0.9 m]
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Hearth
WARNING
Do not operate this appliance with the
glass front removed, cracked, or broken.
Replacement of the glass front should
be performed by a licensed or qualified
service person. Do not strike or slam the
glass front.
Safety and your fireplace

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Barriers and safety
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this appli-
ance and must be installed for the protection of
children and other at-risk individuals.
• If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier must
be replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for
this appliance.
• Any safety screen, guard or barrier removed for
servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
• The appliance and venting system should be in-
spected before initial use and at least annually
by a professional service person.
Initial and annual inspection
• Installation and repair should be performed by
a qualified service person.
• If any part of this fireplace 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.
Intended use
• This appliance is designed and approved as a
supplemental heater and provides the potential
for most energy conservation when used while
attended. The use of an alternate primary heat
source is advisable.
Maintenance
• Clean frequently if excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding, etc., exists.
• Keep the unit’s control compartment, burner, and
circulating air passageways clean to provide for
adequate combustion and ventilation air.
• Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to
make sure that no debris, plants, trees, shrubs are
interfering with the air flow.
Venting
• Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventila-
tion air. Keep the front of the appliance clear of all
obstacles and materials for servicing and proper
operation.
• 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.
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A heating gas appliance does require safe handling. For this reason, we very strongly recommend children not be
allowed to touch the fireplace or its controls.
Read and carefully follow all safety warnings and operating instructions contained in this manual, and 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 500º F at full capacity.
• Do not let children touch the glass or any parts
of your fireplace even after it is turned off, as the
surfaces will remain hot for some time.
• Momentary contact with a hot glass surface can
cause a severe burn, even if the fireplace is operat-
ing at reduced heating capacity.
• The glass window will remain hot for an extended
period of time after the fireplace has been turned
off. Make sure that children are prevented from
touching the fireplace during the cool down pe-
riod.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the haz-
ards of high surface temperature and should stay
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• 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 support
is provided with your remote control handset.
• Make sure that the fireplace, including the pilot
light, is completely turned offwhen children are
present and close supervision and safety barri-
ers are not available—see pages 9 and 10 of this
manual.
• 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 battery holder under the firebox. It is recom-
mended that batteries are replaced annually in
any event—see page 11.
Child safety and your fireplace
Hot glass
will cause burns.
Do not touch glass
until cooled.
Never allow children
to touch glass.
A barrier designed to reduce
the risk of burns from the hot
viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and must be installed for
the protection of children and
other at-risk individuals.
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First time operation
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
fireplace. 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 offany
smoke detection alarms in the immediate vicinity.
These vapors are quite normal on new fireplaces.
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.
Valor automatic gas shut-off
For your safety, this fireplace is fitted with a flame
supervision device which will shut-offthe gas supply
if, for any reason, the pilot flame goes out. This device
incorporates a fixed probe, which senses the heat
from the pilot flame. If the probe is cool, the device
will prevent any gas flow unless manually lighting
the pilot. See full lighting instructions card attached
to the fireplace or reproduced in Appendix A of the
Installation manual.
Locating fireplace and lighting information
The Fireplace and Lighting Information card is located
on a card at the right hand side of the fireplace case.
To access the card, remove the barrier screen and
side door. Grab the card and pull it out. There is
important information on both sides of the card.
Getting started
WARNING
Do not attempt to access the card while
the fireplace is hot! Let the fireplace
cool first before touching it!
Fireplace
model
Serial
number

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Barrier Screen Window Frame
Liners
Side Doors
Fireplace info
card behind the
right door
Fuel Bed
Logs, embers,
pebbles
Burner Platform
Window Frame
Window Frame
Window Levers
Info Card Slot
Fireplace info
card behind the
right door
Control Valve
Receiver
Battery Holder Window Rail
Parts of your fireplace
Here are the major components of your installed fireplace, both with and without the protective barriers
installed. Your individual fireplace may appear slightly different depending on your installed options.

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ON:
parallel
to pipe
OFF:
perpendicular
to pipe
Operating your fireplace
Fireplace control devices
There are two ways to control your fireplace.
1. Thermostatic Remote Control turns fire ON, OFF,
controls flame height and can be programmed to
function automatically.
2. Wall Switch turns fire ON, OFF and controls
flame height.
Turn your fireplace ON
Press and hold:
- + buttons on remote, or
- ON-OFF button on wall switch
until a short beep confirms the start sequence has
begun; release buttons.
Continuing beeps confirm the ignition is in process.
The pilot lights up, then the fireplace.
If you need to light up the pilot manually, see the
Lighting Instructions card attached to the fireplace -
see page 7 to know how to access it. Also, a copy of
this card is reproduced in Appendix A of the fireplace
Installation Manual.
Turn your fireplace OFF (including pilot)
Press and hold:
- button on remote, or
- ON-OFF button on wall switch
If the flames are on, they go down and you hear the
valve motor wind down. You hear a clunk and a beep
indicating that the valve has received the signal from
the remote control.
In the unlikely event that you cannot turn offyour
fireplace with the remote control handset, use the
wall switch; if the wall switch malfunctions and
will not turn offthe fireplace, wait 8 hours and the
fireplace will automatically go to pilot. You can then
access the controls inside your fireplace.
Alternately, turn offyour house gas supply. In all
cases, call your dealer for service assistance.
Remote Control Wall Switch
To use additional functions of your Remote
Control such as temperature or program
settings, visit valorfireplaces.com/remotes
WARNING
Risk of severe burns! Surface of the
fireplace are very hot during operation!
Ensure firepace has cooled offbefore
accessing control.
WARNING
STOP IF YOU SMELL GAS! DO NOT LIGHT!
See cover page immediately!

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Operating your fireplace
Preventing inadvertent ignition
You can use one of the two following methods to
make sure that your fireplace will not turn on when
you don’t want it on.
• On gas valve, turn dial from ON position to MAN
position as shown. Turning dial to MAN will make
sures that main burner cannot come on. The pilot
will remain on if lit.
• Alternately, remove all batteries from the battery
holder next to receiver as well as from the handset.
Gas
valve
ON
Wall
switch
Fireplace
Receiver
Battery
holder
Gas
valve
Battery holder located next to receiver on
bottom of fireplace under removable panel.
Automatic shut-off(in certain conditions)
Your fireplace’s remote control is equipped with an
automatic shut-offmechanism which is activated in
certain conditions. See Remote Control handbook or
valorfireplaces.com/remotes for a description of this
feature.