Valor L1 1600KN User manual

©2021, Miles Industries Ltd.
4008055-07
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
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.
Direct Vent Zero Clearance
Gas Fireplace
natural gas 1600KN
propane gas 1600KP
Installation Manual
L1 SEE-THRU
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
Installer: Place model/serial number here.

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Ce guide est disponible en français sur demande.
This appliance is a domestic room-
heating appliance. It must not be used
for any other purposes such as drying
clothes, etc.
This appliance is suitable for
installation in a bedroom or bed
sitting room.
This manual contains instructions to
install the ENGINE ONLY. A trim kit is
REQUIRED to complete the installation.
A barrier screen is provided with the
trim kit. Refer to the manual supplied
with the trim for installation.
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., 2021. All rights reserved.
Designed and manufactured for Miles Industries Ltd.
Valor Fireplaces
190–2255 Dollarton Highway
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7H 3B1
T 604.984.3496 F 604.984.0246
valorfireplaces.com
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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Please read this manual BEFORE
installing and operating this
appliance.
This appliance has been professionally installed by:
Dealer Name: ________________________________
Phone:______________________________________
Welcome to Valor®
Fireplace Safety ................................................. 4
Specifications..................................................... 6
Kits & Accessories.............................................. 7
Dimensions & Location..................................... 8
Installation Planning ......................................... 9
Before Installing............................................................9
Overview ......................................................................10
Mantel Clearances ......................................................11
Framing.........................................................................13
Wall Finish ....................................................................15
Material Specifications..............................................15
Non-Combustible Cement Board............................15
Avoiding Cracking Wall Finishes...............................17
Venting .............................................................. 18
Overview ......................................................................18
Co-Axial ........................................................................19
Restrictor Settings .....................................................21
Horizontal Vent Termination....................................22
Vertical Vent Termination .........................................23
Co-Linear Conversion................................................ 24
Installation Into Existing Adjacent Chimney ..........24
Example of Co-linear Conversion Accessories......25
Installation ....................................................... 26
Appliance Preparation .............................................. 26
Unpack Appliance ......................................................26
Fit Standoffs................................................................26
Convert from Top to Rear Outlet (if required).......26
Fit Appliance into Framing........................................27
Remove Window ........................................................28
HeatShift™ System—if used .................................... 29
Remove Convection Baffles .....................................29
Install HeatShift Take-Off Collars to Appliance.....29
Electrical Wiring ......................................................... 30
Gas Supply................................................................... 32
Liners ........................................................................... 34
Fuel Beds ..................................................................... 35
Birch Log Kit 1505BLKV2...........................................35
Driftwood Kit 2100DWK............................................38
Decorative Glass Murano 1500DGM ..................... 40
Rocks & Shale Set 1514RSS.......................................41
Split Wood Kit 1500SWK............................................43
Window Re-Installation & Checking ....................... 46
Wall Switch .................................................................. 47
Remote Control Pairing............................................. 49
Checking Operation and Aeration ...........................51
Trim & Barrier Screen................................................ 52
Wiring Diagram................................................ 53
Approved Venting Components .................... 54
Commonwealth of Massachusetts ............... 56
Appendix A—Lighting Instructions............... 58
Appendix B—Remote Control Operation .... 59
Appendix C—Wall Switch Operation ............ 66
Appendix D—HeatShift System .................... 67
Appendix E—Spare Parts ............................... 88

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Do not put
furniture or other
objects in this space on
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Hearth
This manual contains very important information about the safe installation and operation of the fireplace. Read and
understand all instructions carefully before installing and operating the 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 the fireplace are extremely hot, par-
ticularly the glass windows. Use the barrier screens
provided or a gate to reduce the risk of severe burns.
• The glass windows can exceed 500°F (260°C) at full
capacity.
• 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 walls directly above
the fireplace can get very hot when the fireplace
heats. Although safe, it may reach temperatures in ex-
cess of 200ºF (93°C) depending on choice of optional
accessories. Do not touch!
• Be aware of hot hearth/floor surfaces! Any projections
directly around the fireplace can get very hot when
the fireplace heats. Although safe, they may reach
temperatures in excess of 200ºF (93°C)depending on
elevation of hearth. Be careful of touching these! Tem-
perature of projection surfaces will be reduced when
barrier screens are installed.
• Some materials or items, although safe, may discolor,
shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on because of the
heat produced by the fireplace. Avoid placing candles,
paintings, photos and other combustible objects
sensitive to heat or furniture within 36 inches (0.9m)
around the fireplace.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for ser-
vicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operat-
ing the appliance.
• If the installation includes a horizontal surface above
the fireplace, do not place items on top of the fire-
place. This space is not a shelf.
• Due to its high
temperatures, the
appliance should be
located out of traffic
areas and away from
furniture and draper-
ies.
• 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 recom-
mended if there are at-risk individuals in the house. To
restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install an adjust-
able safety gate to keep toddlers, young children, and
other at-risk individuals out of the room and away
from hot surfaces.
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance
and shall be installed for the protection of children
and other at-risk individuals.
• Clothing or flammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
Fireplace Safety

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Ceiling outlet
Front outlet
Side outlets
WARNING
HeatShift
Duct Kit:
Do not cover
or place items
in front of or
above outlet(s)!
Fireplace Safety
Glass windows
• The glass front assemblies must be in place and
sealed before the unit can be placed into safe
operation.
• The glass front assemblies must only be replaced as
complete units, as supplied by the fireplace manufac-
turer. No substitute material may be used.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners on the glass front as-
semblies. Do not attempt to clean the glass when
it is hot.
Venting
• This unit must be used with a vent system as de-
scribed in this manual. No other vent system or com-
ponents may be used.
• Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation
air. Keep the front of the appliance clear of all obsta-
cles 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 ap-
pliance. Each gas appliance must use a separate vent
system. Common vent systems are prohibited.
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.
Intended use
• This appliance is designed and approved as a supple-
mental heater and provides the potential for most
energy conservation when used while attended. The
use of an alternate primary heat source is advisable.
• This unit is not for use with solid fuel.
• Do not use this heater as a temporary source of heat
during construction.
Installation and Servicing
• Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning might be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, et cetera. It is imperative that control com-
partments, burners, and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.

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Specifications
Approval & Codes
This appliance is certified to ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33
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 P.4.1-15 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/NFPA 54 or the Natural Gas
and Propane Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149.1. 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.
Ratings
*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.
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 1600KN uses
natural gas.
Heater engine 1600KP uses
propane gas.
The supply pressure must be
between the limits shown in the Ratings section.
The supply connection is 3/8” NPT male and located on
the left hand side of the firebox. A shut-offvalve (not
supplied) is required on the supply line to isolate the
unit during service. See Gas Supply Installation section
for details.
Conversion Kits
The 1600K are supplied as natural gas or propane
gas and are field convertible between fuels. See
instructions packaged with the conversion kits for
further information.
Electrical
The 1600K are designed to run on battery power and
do not require an electrical power source to operate
as a heater. However, they require electrical power
to operate optional 1270RBK Remote Blower Kit or
GV60WIFI WiFi Kit.
HeatShift™System
The 1600K are designed to allow the installation of the
optional HeatShift System, a convection system that
redistributes the warm air flow away from the fireplace
opening to a more desirable location using natural
convection, without use of a fan.
The warm air flow may be relocated to a position higher
up the wall, out the sidewalls, or even to another room.
The result is much cooler wall temperatures above the
fireplace opening for locating televisions, artwork, etc.
Please note that the framing and mantel clearances
are affected by the installation of the HeatShift
System. Refer to “Appendix D—HeatShift System” on
page 67 for more information.
Outdoor Conversion Kit
The 1600K models are supplied standard for indoor
applications and may be adapted for installation in
specific “outdoor” applications protected from weather
as defined in the GV60CKO outdoor conversion kit
manual.
Model 1600KN 1600KP
Gas Natural Propane
Altitude (Ft.)* 0-4,500 feet*
Input Maximum (Btu/h) 30,000 30,000
Input Minimum (Btu/h) 19,000 21,000
Manifold Pressure (in w.c.) 3.5” 9.5”
Minimum Supply Pressure (in
w.c.) 5” 11”
Maximum Supply Pressure (in
w.c.) 10” 14”
Main Burner Injector Marking DMS#36 DMS#52
Pilot Injector Marking 51 30
Min. Rate By-Pass Screw 220 160

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Kits & Accessories
WARNING
Optional electrical accessories ARE NOT
ALLOWED when adapting appliance for
outdoor use.
Required Kits Information accurate at the time of printing and subject to change
without notice.
Information accurate at the time of printing and subject to change
without notice.
Optional Accessories
Fuel Beds (choose one)
2100DWK Driftwood Kit
1500DGM Decorative Glass Murano Kit
1514RSS Rock & Shale Kit
1500SWK Split Wood Kit
1505BLKV2 Birch Logs Kit
Liners Panels (choose one)
1615FBL Fluted Black Liner
1625RGL Reflective Glass Liner
Trims (choose one) Barrier Screen
1530CIK Clean Install Kit - Fine Mesh - REQUIRES HeatShift 4007929
1550LSBv2 Linear 3-1/2” Surround Black 4004215
1575LFB Linear 1” Finishing Trim Black 4005564
Gas Conversion Kits
1500KNGK Conversion to natural gas
1500KPGK Conversion to propane gas
Other Accessories
GV60CKO Outdoor Fireplace Conversion Kit
1506DRK Additional rocks for Driftwood Kit
1270RBK Remote Blower Kit
GV60WIFI WiFi Kit (requires GV60VM)
GV60VM V-Module power supply (required for WiFi Kit)
LDK HeatShift System Kits (gravity flow) - MANDATORY with 1530CIK Kit
Hearth Gate Hearth gates such as Cardinal’s VersaGate are available at retail stores carrying
safety products for children.
WARNING
HeatShift System MUST be installed on
this appliance when using 1530CIK—Clean
Installation Kit!

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Center
Line
1-3/8”
(35 mm)
Optional
1270RBK
Remote Blower
Kit outlet
Optional LDK HeatShift
Duct Kit outlets
Min. 44-1/2” (1130 mm)
to top of cement board
Min. 43” (1093 mm)
to underside of header
Gas Line
Access Point
Zero Clearance
Stand-Os
Zero Clearance
Stand-Os
Header
6-5/8” dia.
Venting eld-
convertible from
side to top outlet
Center
of vent Heat shield
required for
side vent
outlet
applications
Valve access side
18-1/2”
(470 mm)
2-7/8”
(73 mm)
9-1/4”
(235 mm)
18-1/2”
(470 mm)
2-3/4”
(70 mm)
5-1/2”
(140 mm)
33-1/8” (841 mm)
32-9/16” (828 mm)
14-1/2”
(369 mm)
9-3/8”
(238 mm)
45-1/4” (1050 mm)
39-11/16” (1009 mm)
Center of vent
51” (1296 mm)
Electrical
Access Point
3”
(76 mm)
2-1/8”
(54 mm)
Dimensions
Location
Front ViewLeft Side View Right Side View
Top View
Dimensions & Location
Room Divider
Island
Peninsula
NOT for
exterior
wall
installation
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1. YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE HOMEOWNER:
• Will optional HeatShift System*be used;
• Height of appliance and shelf, if used;
• Thickness and type of wall finish around
appliance;
• Trim used*;
• Other optional accessories used (if any);
• Venting configuration.
2. Unpack the appliance, removing all items packed
inside and around it. Recycle the packaging.
3. Check that you have everything, using the Pack Con-
tent sheet. Also, check that you have:
• Fuel bed (packed separately);
• Liner panels (packed separately);
• Remote Battery and Wall Switch Kit;
• HeatShift System components (if used);
• Gas conversion kit (if necessary);
• Venting accessories;
• Electrical accessories (if used).
4. Carefully read the Installer’s Checklist included with
the fireplace for the installation sequence.
Caution
Only qualified, license, or trained personnel
should install this appliance.
WARNING
*HeatShift System MUST be installed on
this appliance when using 1530CIK—Clean
Installation Kit!
Installation Planning Before Installing

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Combustible Floor
Framing—See Framing Requirements
1/2 inch thick non-combustible cement
board – NOT supplied
Supplied as horizontal side outlet, field
convertible to top vertical outlet.
Remote Handset Wall
Holder
Wal
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wall
fi
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over cement board must
b
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.
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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.
Remote Battery
and Wall Switch
Kit (required) (35-
foot wire length)
(supplied)
1600K heater
Optional LDK HeatShift Duct Kit outlets (4)
Note: This appliance may be installed in outdoor, weather protected environments
as defined in the GV60CKO Outdoor Conversion Kit instruction manual.
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Electrical box for
optional WiFi
Installation Planning Overview
WARNING
Some materials or items, although safe,
may discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel,
and so on because of the heat produced
by the fireplace. Avoid placing candles,
paintings, photos, and other items
sensitive to heat around the fireplace.
WARNING
HOT WALL SURFACES! The wall directly
above the fireplace is constructed of non-
combustible materials and, although safe,
it may reach temperatures in excess of
200°F (93°C) depending on choice of trims.
Do not touch. Finish wall using materials
suitable for these temperatures.