Valor Legend 936XN Installation instructions

Legend
stove
Models
936XN (Natural Gas)
936XP (Propane)
FREESTANDING DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE
HEATER
INSTALLATION
AND OWNER’S
MANUAL
For Pedestal base with
Contemporary front
or
Legs with Traditional front
Please read this manual
before installing and
operating.
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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 this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing pro
perty
damage, personal injury or loss of life
This appliance may be installed
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.
This appliance is a domestic room
heating appliance. It must not be
used for any other purpose such
as drying clothes etc.

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CONTENTS
Page
Safety information 3
Installation options 4
General data 4
Location in room 5
Vent location 5
Supply gas 8
Pack contents 8
Installing
•Appliance preparation 8
•Vent opening preparation 9
•Gas supply installation 10
•Base & main appliance installation 10
•Pedestal base 10
•Base with legs 11
•Vent unit installation 12
•Gas line connection to appliance 13
•Gas system check 14
•Pressure relief system check 14
•Aeration setting check 14
•Ceramic fuel bed assembly 15
•Controls operation check 16
•Aeration adjustment16
•Facia installation 16
•Final installation check 16
Owner’s information
•General operating procedure 18
•Lighting with a long match 18
•Cleaning 18
•Visual checks 18
•Servicing 18
•Lighting instructions 19

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
The glass and front frame must be put back in
place prior to operating the appliance if they have
been removed for servicing or cleaning.
Never operate with broken or damaged window
glass.
This appliance should 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.
Never attempt to burn paper or any other material
in the appliance.
Keep the base of the appliance clear to prevent
obstruction of air flow to the appliance. If fitted
with a pedestal base, make sure that the grill at
back is not obstructed. If fitted with legs, make
sure there is no obstruction between the legs.
INTERRUPTION OF GAS SUPPLY; If ever there is a
break in the flow of gas through the supply system
to the appliance (For example, for repair work in
the supply system either inside or outside your
property), we recommend that the window unit is
removed before lighting the pilot. This will allow
any air which has become trapped in the supply
piping to escape without building up in the firebox
before the pilot will light. Wait until the pilot flame
is stable before refitting the window but refit it
before turning the control to any position other
than pilot ignition. Details of how to remove the
window are given in the preparation for
installation section of this manual.
The vent terminal on the outside wall must be kept
free from obstructions. The terminal is hot during
operation and requires a guard (Part #235) if it is
accessible to any person. No objects should be
placed within 2 feet (60cm) of the vent terminal.
During extreme weather conditions ensure that the
vent outlet is free from ice and snow before
attempting to light.
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 stove 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.
They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use.
1. OPTIONS
The following options are available for this appliance:
#710 CFK Circulating fan kit (For pedestal base only).
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 authorised 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.

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13 7/8”35” 711/4”
475/8”
84”
120
1
/
4
”
Height
from
floor to
center
of vent
duct
Horizontal length from vent
elbow center to outside face of wall
2 kits required
1 kit required
No kit
required
(Minimum distance to inside wall face 7”)
WITH PEDESTAL BASE
13 7/8”35” 711/4”
46”
823/8”
1185/8”
Height
from
floor to
center
of vent
duct
Horizontal length from vent
elbow center to outside face of wall
2 kits required
1 kit required
No kit
required
No kit required 1 kit required
(Minimum distance to inside wall face 7”)
WITH LEGS
Fig.1 Possible vent positions-
Permissible positions
within shaded area only
Operated by a variable speed controller, it is
designed to boost the natural convection
process through the stove. It may be fitted
before the stove is installed or retrofitted at a
later date.
#905 VEK Vent extension kit
Designed to give a greater range of venting
configurations. See venting graph figure 1 for
the available configurations. Use of these
kits will allow the stove to be sited in a
basement provided that the terminal is above
ground.
#925HACK High altitude conversion kit. (For 936XN only)
Required for installations between 2000ft
and 4500ft. Consists of an exchange
regulator and associated connectors.
2. GENERAL
These appliances are certified by International Approval
Services for use in Canada and the USA. The appliance
are for installation directly venting through an outside wall.
The appliances are for use only with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. The appliances comply 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 Z223.1 or the Canadian installation code
CAN/CGA-149. Only qualified licensed or trained
personnel should install the appliance.
2.1 Rating plate
The rating plate is located inside the control
compartment door.
2.2 Rates (Btu/h) 936 XN 936 XP
Altitude
(Ft)* Max. Min. Max. Min.
Input 0-2000 27,000 7,800 20,500 13,000
2000-
4500 23,700 7,200 --
Output 0-2000 20,500 5,700 15,600 9,700
2000-
4500 18,000 5,250 --
*Altitudes above 2000ft require conversion kit #925HACK
2.3 Pressures (in. w.c.)
936 XN 936 XP
0-2000(Ft) 2000-4500(Ft) 0-2000(Ft)
Max Min Max Min Max Min
Supply -
Upstream
of
Regulator
10.5 5.0 10.5 5.0 14.0 11.0
Manifold –
Tapping on
thermostat
(Appliance
full on)
3.7 3.3 3.2* 2.8* 9.5 9.1
*With conversion kit #925HACK

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2.4 Orifice data
For verification only. Do not attempt to drill or
otherwise modify appliance input.
Model Orifice Type No.of
Holes Diameter (ins.)
936 XN Pilot
Front
Rear
Amal 40
Cat.18-340
Cat.18-380
1
7
7
0.022
0.025
0.027
936 XP Pilot
Front
Rear
Cat.960-10
Cat.960-110
Cat.960-130
1
1
1
0.01
0.035
0.038
3. LOCATION IN THE ROOM
Combustible materials inside the room must not be closer
than the dimensions shown in figure 2.
The floor construction should allow the stove to be screwed
to the floor. If the stove is to be installed directly on any
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.
4. VENT LOCATION
4.1 The vent terminal must be located on an outside
wall.
4.2 The vent unit is suitable for wall thicknesses
between 3” and 24½”. If a vent extension is used
horizontally, this can be inserted in the wall allowing
for wall thicknesses up to 60¾”. See figure 1 for
limitations on use of horizontal extension.
4.3 The vent clearance hole required in the wall is 83/8”
diameter.
4.4 The stove is supplied with a vent unit including a
90º elbow. This requires the center of the vent hole
to be 475/8” above bottom of the appliance if installed
with a pedestal base or 46” above the bottom of the
appliance if installed with legs. This height must
not be reduced by cutting the vertical portion of
the elbow duct.
4.5 The 90º elbow can be rotated to allow the horizontal
run of the duct to be at any angle relative to the
appliance.
4.6 Do not attempt to use any vent material other than
that supplied with this appliance or kit #905VEK.
4.7 This direct vent appliance is designed to operate
when an undisturbed air flow hits the outside vent
terminal from any direction. The minimum
clearances from this terminal which must be
maintained are shown in figure 3. Any reduction in
these clearances could result in a disruption of the
air flow or a safety hazard. Local codes or
regulations may require greater clearances.
4.8 The terminal, when installed with the vent shield
tube and wall plates, is suitable for mounting on
wood or vinyl siding without requiring additional
shielding. The vent shield tube supplied is suitable
for wall thicknesses up to 24½”. A custom made
shield should be made for thicker walls.
4.9 The slots in the vent terminal must not be recessed
into a wall or siding.
4.10 The vent terminal should be positioned where it will
not be covered by any snowdrifts.
4.11 Warning: If the outside vent terminal is located
where it will be accessible to any person, a guard
must be fitted over the terminal to prevent damage
and to prevent it being touched.
The vent terminal becomes very hot when the
appliance is in use and can cause burns. A special
guard designed for this appliance is available from
your supplier -Ask for Valor part #235 (See figure 4).

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WITH PLINTH
WITH LEGS
Fig.2 Dimensions & clearances

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KEY VENT TERMINAL LOCATIONS -MINIMUM DISTANCES MINIMUM CLEARANCE
See figure 3 Ins cms
AClearance above grade, verandah, porch, deck or canopy 12 30
BClearance to window or door that may be opened 12 30
CClearance to permanently closed window (recommended to prevent
condensation on window) 12 30
DVertical distance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a
horizontal distance 2 feet (60cm) 18 46
EClearance to unventilated soffit 12 30
FClearance to outside corner 12 30
GClearance to inside corner 12 30
HHorizontal clearance to center-line of meter/regulator assembly located
below the terminal 36 90
IClearance to service regulator vent outlet 72 180
JClearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or the
combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 30
KClearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 72 180
LClearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public
property.
Note:
A vent must not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved
driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and
serves both dwellings.
84 210
MClearance under a verandah, porch, deck or balcony 12 30
Note: Local codes and regulations may require different clearances.
Fig.3 Vent terminal locations
Fig. 4 Terminal guard #235

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Fig.5 Window removal
4. SUPPLY GAS
The supply connection is 3/8”NPT. Openings for the gas
supply are provided for rear or under-floor connection (see
figure 2). 5. PACK CONTENTS
The complete appliance is contained in three packs. One
of the alternative base support and front designs will be
included -either pedestal with contemporary facia or Legs
with traditional facia (See pack 2).
Pack 1 -Main appliance unit contains:-
1Main appliance fitted with window.
4Ceramic logs.
1Pair ceramic firebox side walls.
1Ceramic firebox back wall.
1Decorative vent collar for appliance top.
1Decorative vent collar for wall plate.
1Wall plate with brackets.
1Wall plate without brackets.
1Gas supply inlet pipe.
1 Gas supply inlet elbow.
1Exhaust port cover
8Wall plugs (for wall plates).
8Wood screws (for wall plates).
Pack 2 -Pedestaland contemporary facia alternative
contains:-
1Pedestal unit.
1Contemporary design front facia unit.
1Ashlip unit.
4#8 tapping screws (for fixing ashlip).
4Machine screws (for fixing pedestal to main
appliance).
2Wood screws (for floor fixing).
2Plugs (for floor fixing).
or
Pack 2 -Legs and traditional facia alternative contains:-
1Base & legs unit.
1Traditional design front facia unit.
1Door retaining bracket.
1Window frame top cover.
2#10 tapping screws (for door retaining bracket).
4Machine screws (for fixing base & leg unit to main
appliance).
2Wood screws (for floor fixing).
2Plugs (for floor fixing).
Pack 3 -Vent unit contains:-
190º elbow vent.
1Vent terminal unit.
1Styrofoam support (for vent tube cutting).
4#6 tapping screws (for vent securing).
1Length of vent sealing tape.
1Masking collar (for vent joint).
2#8 tapping screws (for masking collar).
1Outer vent shield.
7#10 nuts & screws (for outer vent shield).
Take care when removing the contents from the packaging
to prevent damage. Check that all the contents are in the
packs and are undamaged.
6. APPLIANCE PREPARATION
6.1 Remove the window & logs (see figure 5)
6.1.1 Natural Gas Appliances:Detach the window unit
by removing the 8 knurled screws (“A”) and knurled
nut (“B”) holding the sides and bottom of the window
frame.
LP Appliances:Detach the window unit by
removing the 7 spring loaded screws holding the
sides and bottom of the window frame.
6.1.2 Lift the window unit up and forwards to unhook the
top. Put the window in a safe place.
6.1.3 Take the ceramic logs out of the firebox and store
safely.
6.2 Check ignition electrode spark (see figure 6)
The pilot burner and electrode are at the right side of
the firebox.
Open the control access door. Turn the gas control
knob (the right hand knob) counterclockwise to “Ign”.
While turning pilot ignition sparks should be
activated twice. Check that the sparks are produced
at the pilot burner.
If no sparks are produced, check that the wiring is
secure and that the spark gap is 3.5+ 0.5 mm.
Fig.6 Pilot ignition system

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6.3 Fit exhaust port cover (see figure 6A)
Remove four screws from under the top of the
firebox. Fit the exhaust port cover and secure with
the four screws.
7. VENT OPENING PREPARATION
Important:
This appliance is supplied with a vent unit requiring the
center of the vent hole to be 475/8” above the bottom of the
appliance if installed with a pedestal base or 46” above the
bottom of the appliance if installed with legs. This height
must not be reduced by cutting the vertical portion of the
elbow duct. For higher vent openings, one or two optional
vent extension kits #905VEK must be used -See venting
graph figure 1 for the allowable range of heights and
number of extensions required. Before cutting the vent
opening in the wall, make sure that the installed distance
to the bottom of the appliance is known. Once the vent
opening in the wall is cut it will not be possible to alter the
position of the appliance without re-cutting the wall.
7.1 Place dust sheets on the floor and over any
furnishings, etc. in the vicinity.
7.2 Mark the center of the vent hole in the wall.
7.3 Cut 83/8” diameter vent hole through the wall making
sure that it is straight and level.
7.4 Place the wall plate with brackets against the inside
face of the wall with the dished projection seated
inside the hole in the wall and the brackets at the
sides.
7.5 Mark the wall plate fixing holes. Remove the plate.
7.6 Drill the plate fixing holes in the wall. Insert wall
plugs if necessary.
7.7 Replace the plate in the wall. Fix the plate to the wall
with four woodscrews.
7.8 Measure the total wall depth from its outside surface
to the finished surface in the room.
7.9 Flatten the outer vent shield tube (For walls thicker
than 24½” a custom shield should be made). The
tube is supplied coiled around the vent terminal unit.
Cut the tube exactly to the total wall depth. Make
sure that the cutting line is at least 1” away from the
nearest bolt hole (see figure 8).
7.10 Form the shield into a tube with the holes aligned.
Fasten using the #10 bolts and nuts provided with
the bolt heads outside.
Fig.7 Inside wall plate
Fig. 8 Vent shield tube cutting
Figure 6A Exhaust port cover

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7.11 Insert the shield tube into the wall from the outside
wall. Push the tube firmly in so that it locates fully
over the dished diameter of the inside wall plate.
Trim the tube if necessary (see figure 9). The
outside end of the tube can be temporarily held in
place by inserting wedges of cardboard, wood, etc.
round the wall hole to prevent tilting.
8. GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION
8.1 Route the gas supply line to the appliance inlet
connection point (see figure 2).
Note: Pressure testing the line for leaks may need to
be performed before the line is connected to the
appliance -see section 12.
8.2 Gas connection to the appliance is 3/8”NPT.
8.3 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.
8.4 Unions in gas lines should be of ground joint type.
8.5 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.
8.6 Sealants used must be resistant to the action of all
gas constituents including LP gas. Sealants should
be applied lightly to male threads to ensure excess
sealant does not enter gas lines.
8.7 The supply line should include a manual shut-off
valve to allow the appliance to be disconnected for
servicing.
8.8 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.
9. BASE & MAIN APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
9.1 PEDESTAL BASE
9.1.1 Detach the pedestal front panel by removing two
screws.
9.1.2 Place the pedestal in position (see figure 10). The
bottom rear of the pedestal must be at least ½” from
the back wall to allow room for the stove top
overhang.
9.1.3 Mark the floor with the floor fixing positions through
the holes in the pedestal (see figure 10).
9.1.4 Remove the pedestal. Drill the floor at the marked
positions and fit plugs if necessary.
9.1.5 For easier fixing, fit the two woodscrews supplied
into the floor partially leaving a space between the
screw heads and the floor. The pedestal has two
“keyhole” openings in its bottom channels. Place
the pedestal back in position by dropping it to locate
the screws in the wide holes of the keyholes and
then sliding the pedestal back to locate the screws
in the narrow slots of the keyholes. Tighten the
screws.
9.1.6 Fit the inlet elbow to the supply pipe.
Note: If the optional circulating fan kit is intended to be
installed, it will be easiest to fit it at this stage
9.1.7 Place the main appliance unit over the pedestal,
align the 4 fixing holes (2 at each side) and secure
the unit to the pedestal with 4 machine screws.
Fig. 9 Outer shield tube location
Fig.10 Pedestal positioning