Valor GV60 SYMAX User manual

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June 2019
Remote Control Initial Pairing
The receiver and the handset of the remote control
system must be initially paired before the first use.
(Note that batteries must already be installed in the wall
mounted battery holder)
1. Insert two 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries in the handset.
2. Locate the Reset button on the front side of the re-
ceiver.
3. With a thin object, press and hold the receiver’s RESET
button until you hear one short and one long beeps.
After the second beep, release the reset button.
4. Within the subsequent 20 seconds, press and hold the
button on the remote handset. will be dis-
played on the handset during the pairing sequence.
You will hear two short beeps confirming the pairing
is done.
If you hear one long beep, the pairing sequence has failed
or the wiring is incorrect.
This is a one time pairing only and is not required when
changing the batteries of the handset or battery holder.
The remote control system is now ready to use.
Valor 10 Electronic Ignition Remote Control System
For use with Valor heaters model 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 2100 and 2200K
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GV60 SYMAX
©2019, Miles Industries Ltd.
Radio Frequency
918.0 MHz for USA and Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Reset button
RESET

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Remote Control Operation
NOTE: Before using the remote control system for the first time, the receiver and the handset must be paired. See
the section Remote Control Initial Pairing on the first page of this manual.
Main Display
To Turn OffFire
Press to turn OFF.
Note: There is a 2 minute delay after
switching offbefore the next ignition is
possible.
Flame Height Adjustment
To increase flame height, press and
hold .
To decrease flame height, press and
hold . You may hold the button
down until the fire is set to pilot flame
only.
CAUTION: Always check the fire and pilot visu-
ally to ensure they are off.
AM
ON
OFF
PM
AM
Mode
Thermostatic Mode
Signal IndicatorChild Proof
Light
Fan (if included)
Program Mode
Temperature
Time
Auxiliary Feature (not used)
Countdown Timer
Battery Status
Eco
°F or °C
To Turn On Fire
One-Button lighting (default):
Two-Button lighting: +
simultaneously
Press and hold for 4 seconds, until 8
short beeps and a blinking series of
lines confirms the start sequence has
begun. Release button.
Main gas flows once pilot ignition is
confirmed.
Handset automatically goes into
manual mode after main burner
ignition.
Standby Mode (Pilot Flame)
Press and hold to set appliance to
pilot flame.
NOTE: When pilot ignition is confirmed, motor
automatically turns to maximum flame height.
CAUTION: If the pilot does not stay lit after
several tries call your local service technician or
gas supplier.

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Designated Low Fire and High Fire
To go to low fire, double-click . “LO”
is displayed.
Note: Flame goes to high fire first
before going to low fire.
To go to high fire, double-click . “HI”
is displayed.
Choosing 1-Button or 2-Button Ignition
On the remote control handset, you can choose a
1-button or 2-button ignition. You can also choose to
activate or deactivate some of the functions. By default,
the handset is set to a 1-button ignition.
To change from 1-button to 2-button ignition, remove
the batteries, wait 10 seconds, reinsert batteries, and
immediately when the display flashes, press and hold
the button for 10 seconds.
ON
is displayed and 1is
flashing. When change is complete, 1changes to 2.
To change from 2-button to 1-button ignition, proceed
the same as above.
ON
is displayed and 2is flashing.
When change is complete, 2changes to 1.
Deactivating or Activating Functions
These functions are active by default, but can be
deactivated at any time:
• Child Proof
• Program Mode
• Thermostatic Mode
• Eco Mode
• Circulating Fan Operation
• Countdown Timer
AM
AM
To deactivate functions:
1. Install batteries. All icons are displayed and flashing.
2. While the icons are flashing, press the relevant func-
tion button and hold for 10 seconds.
3. The function icon will flash until deactivation is com-
plete. Deactivation is complete when the function
icon and two horizontal bars ( ) are displayed.
Note: If a deactivated button is pressed, there is no
function, and the two horizontal bars are displayed.
To activate functions:
1. Install batteries. All icons are displayed and flashing.
2. While the icons are flashing, press the relevant func-
tion button and hold for 10 seconds.
3. The function icon will continue to flash until activa-
tion is complete, and then turn solid. Activation is
complete when the function icon is displayed.
Setting Celsius or Fahrenheit
To change between °C and °F, press
and hold + simultaneously.
Note : °C = 24-hour clock
°F = 12-hour clock
Setting the Time
1. Press + simultaneously.
Day flashes.
2. Press + to select a number
to correspond with the day of the
week.
• 1 = Monday
• 2 = Tuesday
• 3 = Wednesday
• 4 = Thursday
• 5 = Friday
• 6 = Saturday
• 7= Sunday
3. Press + simultaneously. Hour flashes.
4. To select hour press or .
5. Press + simultaneously. Minutes flash.
6. To select minutes press or .
7. To confirm, press + simultaneously or wait.
PM
PM
AM

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Child Proof
Your handset can be set to lock out all commands to the
fireplace, except OFF.
To turn Child Proof ON:
1. Press and hold + simultaneously.
2. is displayed. Child Proof is now active.
To turn Child Proof OFF:
1. Press and hold + simultaneously.
2. disappears. Child Proof is now inactive, and the
handset has full function.
Countdown Timer
You can set your fireplace to automatically turn offat
the end of a timer.
To set a Countdown Timer:
1. Press and hold until is displayed.
Hour flashes.
2. Press or to select Hour.
3. To confirm, press .
Minutes flash.
4. Press or to select Minutes.
5. To confirm, press or wait.
To turn off a Countdown Timer:
1. Press , and the countdown disappears.
Note: The Countdown Timer only works in Manual,
Thermostatic, and Eco modes. Maximum countdown
time is 9 hours and 50 minutes.
Light/Dimmer Operation
On:
Press , is displayed. Light is on at
preset level.
Off:
Press , disappears. Light turns off.
Setting:
1. Press and hold until flashes.
2. To adjust light between 20-100% press or .
3. To confirm setting either press or wait.
is displayed.
Note: The light works independently of the pilot flame.
If you want the light on but no flame, press button.
Circulating Fan Operation
Setting:
1. Press and hold until flashes.
2. Press to increase or to de-
crease fan speed.
3. To confirm setting, either press
or wait. is displayed.
Off:
Press until all 4 speed level bars disappear.
Note: When setting, if the fan was not switched off
after last use, it starts automatically 4 minutes after
ignition at maximum speed, and goes to the last set
level after 10 seconds. The fan stops 10 minutes after
the gas is OFF or at pilot.
AM

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Modes of Operation
Thermostatic Mode
The room temperature is measured and
compared to the set temperature. The
flame height is automatically adjusted
to achieve the set temperature.
Program Mode
The temperature is controlled by
Programs 1 and 2, each of which can be
set to go on and offat specific times, at
a set temperature.
Eco Mode
Flame height modulates between high
and low. If the room temperature is
lower than the set temperature, the
flame height stays on high for a longer
period of time. If the room temperature
is higher than the set temperature,
the flame height stays on low for a
longer period of time. One cycle lasts
approximately 20 minutes.
If any of the above modes (Thermostatic, Pro-
gram, or Eco) are engaged by the MyFire app over
WiFi, the handset will display APP.
Manual Mode
The on/offstatus of the fireplace, as well as flame
height, are manually controlled by the user.
PM
ON
OFF
PM
PM
Thermostatic Mode
On:
Press . is displayed. Preset
temperature displays briefly, followed
by the room temperature.
Setting Desired Temperature:
1. Press and hold until is dis-
played and set temperature
flashes.
2. To adjust set temperature, press
or .
3. To confirm, press or wait.
Off:
1. Press .
2. Press or to go to Manual Mode.
3. Press to go to Program Mode.
4. Press to go to Eco Mode.
Program Mode
On:
Press .
, 1or 2, ON or OFF are displayed.
Off:
1. Press , , or to go to Manual
Mode.
2. Press to go to Thermostatic Mode.
3. Press to go to Eco Mode.
Note: The set temperature for Thermostatic Mode is
the temperature for the ON time in Program Mode.
Changing the Thermostatic Mode set temperature also
changes the ON time temperature in Program Mode.
Default Settings:
• ON TIME (Thermostatic) TEMPERATURE: 70°F / 21°C
• OFF TIME TEMPERATURE: “ ” (pilot flame only)
PM
ON
OFF
PM

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Temperature Setting:
1. Press and hold until flashes.
ON and set temperature (set in Ther-
mostatic Mode) is displayed.
2. To continue, press or wait. ,
OFF displayed, temperature flashes.
3. Select offtemperature by pressing
or .
4. To confirm, press .
Note: The on (Thermostatic) and offset temperatures
are the same for each day.
Day Setting:
1. ALL flashes. Press or to
choose between:
• ALL = same settings ON-OFF
every day
• SA:SU = same settings ON-
OFF Saturday and Sunday
• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 = daily timer—unique ON-OFF
settings for a single day of the week, for multiple
days of the week or for every day of the week.
2. To confirm, press .
ALL Selected
On Time Setting (PROGRAM 1)
1. , 1, ON are displayed. ALL is displayed briefly.
Hour flashes.
2. To select hour, press or .
3. To confirm, press . , 1, ON
are displayed. ALL displayed briefly.
Minutes flash.
4. To select minutes, press or .
5. To confirm, press .
ON
ON
Off Time Setting (PROGRAM 1)
1. , 1, OFF are displayed. ALL is
displayed briefly. Hour flashes.
2. To select hour, press or .
3. To confirm, press . , 1, OFF
are displayed. ALL displayed briefly.
Minutes flash.
4. To select minutes, press or .
5. To confirm, press .
Note: Either continue to PROGRAM 2 and set ON and
OFF times or stop programming at this point, and
PROGRAM 2 remains deactivated.
Note: PROGRAM 1 and 2 use the same ON
(Thermostatic) and OFF temperatures. Once a new ON
(Thermostatic) and/or OFF temperature has been set,
that temperature becomes the new default setting.
Note: ON and OFF times programmed for PROGRAM 1
and PROGRAM 2 become the new default times.
The batteries must be removed to clear the
PROGRAM 1 and PROGRAM 2 ON and OFF times
and temperatures.
SA:SU or Daily Timer (1-7) Selected
• Set on time and offtime using the same procedure as
“ALL Selected” above.
• Waiting to finish setting.
Eco Mode
On:
Press button to enter Eco Mode.
is displayed.
Flame height modulates between high
and low every 20 minutes.
Off:
Press button to exit Eco Mode. disappears.
OFF
PM

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Low Battery Indication
Handset
The battery icon will show when the battery
needs to be replaced. Replace with two 1.5 V AAA
alkaline batteries.
Receiver
Frequent beeps for 3 seconds when the motor turns
indicate the batteries in the battery holder need to be
replaced. Replace with four 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries.
Automatic Shut Off
Countdown Timer
At the end of countdown time period, the fire turns
off. The Countdown Timer only works in Manual,
Thermostatic, and Eco Modes. Maximum countdown
time is 9 hours and 50 minutes.
CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or other
metallic object to remove the batteries from the
battery holder or the handset. This could cause a
short circuit.
Low Battery Receiver
With low battery power in the battery holder, the
system shuts offthe fire completely. (This will not
happen if the power is completely interrupted.)
Seven Day Shut Off
The system shuts offthe fire completely if there is no
change in flame height for 7 days.
Automatic Turn Down
3 Hour No Communication Function
The valve will turn to pilot flame if there is no
communication between the handset and receiver
for a 3-hour period. The fire will continue to function
normally when communication is restored.

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Valor Fireplaces
190–2255 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC, CANADA V7H 3B1
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
www.valorfireplaces.com
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this
publication.
Error Codes
In the event of an error condition with the handset or fireplace, the handset will display an error code.
Failure
Code
Message on
Handset
Duration of
Display
Symptom Possible Cause
F04 F04 4 sec • No pilot flame within 30 sec
• Note: after 3 failed ignition
sequences, F06 shown
• No gas supply
• Air in pilot supply line
• No spark
• Reversed polarity in thermocouple wiring
F06 F06 4 sec • 3 failed ignition sequences
in 5 minutes
• Fire is not responding, no
pilot flame
• No gas supply
• Air in pilot supply line
• No spark
• Reversed polarity in thermocouple wiring
• Incorrect pilot orifice if valve has been
converted from LPG to NG or vice versa
F07 Low battery
symbol
Permanent • Battery icon flashes on
handset display
• Low battery in handset
F09 F09 4 sec • Fire is not responding
• No electronic control of fire
• Down arrow button was not pressed during
pairing
• Receiver and handset are not synced
F46 F46 4 sec • Fire is not responding
• Intermittent response
• No electronic control of fire
• No or bad connection between receiver and
handset
• No power at receiver (batteries low)
• Low communication range (mains adapter
faulty, handset not communicating with
receiver)