Valor 1500JN, 1500JP Installation & Owner's Manual

L1 SERIES

DV ZC Gas Fireplace

1500JN (NG) & 1500JP (LPG)

Installation & Owner’s Manual

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.

! 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

ﬂ ammable 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 ﬁ re department.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualiﬁ ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

DANGER

HOT GLASS WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

This manual contains instructions to install the ENGINE ONLY. A front or trim kit is REQUIRED

to install the engine. A barrier screen is provided with the front or trim kit. Refer to the manual

supplied with the front or trim for installation.

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 certiﬁ ed kit is used.

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.

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INSTALLER

Leave this manual

with the appliance.

CONSUMER

Retain this manual

for future reference.

Please read this manual BEFORE installing and operating this appliance.

4005426-02

FOR THE OWNER FOR THE QUALIFIED INSTALLER

Safety Precautions ................................................. 3

Safety and Your Fireplace ......................................4

Owner’s Information ............................................... 5

Operating Your Fireplace for the First Time ............... 6

Cleaning Your Fireplace ............................................6

Checking Pilot and Burner Flames ............................ 8

Replacing Batteries ...................................................8

Using Handset Wall Holder ........................................ 9

Locating Lighting, Operation and Rating

Information Card ...........................................................9

Servicing Your Fireplace ............................................9

Operating Your Fireplace ...........................................9

How to Turn Your Fireplace OFF

(including pilot) .......................................................9

How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot

Be Turned ON Inadvertently .................................10

Remote Control Operation ................................... 11

Wall Switch Operation .......................................... 16

Options .................................................................. 16

Lighting Instructions ............................................ 17

Warranty ................................................................60

Warranty Card at the back of this manual.

The information contained in this installation manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. Miles Industries Ltd. reserves the right to change or modify any information or speciﬁ cations 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).

Designed and Manufactured by / for

Miles Industries Ltd.

190–2255 Dollarton Highway,

North Vancouver, BC, CANADA V7H 3B1

Tel. 604-984-3496 Fax 604-984-0246

www.valorﬁ replaces.com

Table of Contents

Commonwealth of Massachusetts......................18

Speciﬁ cations ....................................................... 20

Overview................................................................21

Dimensions & Location ........................................ 22

Mantel & Hearth Clearances ................................23

Framing Requirements ........................................25

Venting ...................................................................29

Co-axial Venting....................................................30

Co-Linear Venting ................................................. 35

Installation Planning ............................................36

Installation ............................................................. 36

Unpack Appliance .................................................... 36

Fit Standoffs ............................................................36

Remove Heat Shield ................................................ 37

Convert from Top to Rear Outlet (if required) ..........37

Fit optional LDK Duct Kit’s take-off collars (if used) .37

Fit Appliance into Framing ....................................... 37

Complete Installation of optional LDK Duct Kit

(if used) ................................................................. 37

Plan Wall Finish ....................................................... 38

Remove Window .....................................................39

Install Electrical Wiring (for optional accessories) ...40

Set-up Gas Supply ..................................................41

Install Liners ............................................................43

Install Driftwood Kit 1505DWK ................................44

Install Decorative Glass Murano 1500DGM ............46

Install Decorative Glass Set 1500DGS .................... 48

Install Rocks & Shale Set 1514RSS ........................ 50

Reﬁ t Window ........................................................... 52

Install Remote Battery and Wall Switch Kit RBWSK

(required) .............................................................. 53

Set-up Remote Control ............................................ 55

Check Operation ...................................................... 55

Adjust Aeration (if necessary) .................................. 55

Install Trim and Barrier Screen ................................ 56

Install Remote Control Handset Wall Holder ........... 56

Wiring Diagram .....................................................57

Approved Venting Components .......................... 58

Warranty ................................................................60

Spare Parts............................................................61

Index ...................................................................... 64

Massachusetts: The piping and ﬁ nal gas connection must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas ﬁ tter in the State of Massachusetts. Also, see Carbon Monoxide Detector requirements on page 18.

Safety Precautions

READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully

before starting the installation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW these installation instructions may result in possible ﬁ re hazard and will void the warranty.

Prior to the ﬁ rst ﬁ ring of the ﬁ replace, READ the Owner’s Information section of this manual.

DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately, CALL a qualiﬁ ed service technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water.

THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.

Installation and repair should be PERFORMED by a qualiﬁ ed service person. The appliance and venting system should be INSPECTED before initial use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding, etc. It is IMPERATIVE that the unit’s control compartment, burner, and circulating air passageways BE KEPT CLEAN to provide for adequate combustion and ventilation air.

Always KEEP the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids.

NEVER OBSTRUCT the ﬂ ow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep the front of the appliance CLEAR of all obstacles and materials for servicing and proper operation.

This unit MUST be used with a vent system as described in this installation manual. NO OTHER vent system or components MAY BE USED.

This gas ﬁ replace 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.

INSPECT the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris, plants, trees, shrubs are interfering with the air ﬂ ow.

TURN OFF the gas before servicing this appliance. It is recommended that a qualiﬁ ed service technician perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating season.

DO NOT use this heater as a temporary source of heat during construction.

State of California. Proposition 65 Warning. Fuels used in gas, wood-burning or oil ﬁ red appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6.

Due to the high temperature, the appliance should be LOCATED out of trafﬁ c areas and away from furniture and draperies.

Clothing or ﬂ ammable material SHOULD NOT BE PLACED on or near the appliance.

This appliance is a DOMESTIC ROOM-HEATING AP- PLIANCE. It must not be used for any other purposes such as drying clothes, etc.

DO NOT place furniture or any other combustible household objects within 36” of the ﬁ replace front.

BE CAREFUL not to put any decorating objects sensitive to heat to close above or around the ﬁ replace as it gets very hot when operating.

The glass door assembly MUST be in place and sealed before the unit can be placed into safe operation.

DO NOT OPERATE this appliance with the glass door removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of the glass door should be performed by a licensed or qualiﬁ ed service person. DO NOT strike or slam the glass door.

The glass door assembly SHALL ONLY be replaced as a complete unit, as supplied by the ﬁ replace manufacturer. NO SUBSTITUTE material may be used.

DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the glass door assembly. DO NOT ATTEMPT to clean the glass door when it is hot.

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.

If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier SHALL 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.

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 recommended if there are at-risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to a ﬁ replace or stove, INSTALL AN ADJUSTABLE SAFETY GATE to keep toddlers, young children and other at-risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.

Safety and Your Fireplace

Please Read and Carefully Follow all Safety Warnings and Operating Instructions Contained in Your Owner’s Manual

(Replacement Manuals are available by contacting our service department at 1-800-468-2567 or visit www.valorﬁ replaces.com).

Please 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 500 F

at full capacity. Momentary contact with a hot glass surface can cause a severe burn, even if the ﬁ replace is operating at reduced heating capacity.

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 aftermarket safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at-risk individuals a safe distance from the ﬁ replace.

• Keep the remote control handset

out of reach of children at all times. A wall mount storage holster

is provided with your remote control handset.

• The glass window will remain hot

for an extended period of time after the ﬁ replace has been turned off. Ensure that children are prevented from touching the ﬁ replace during the cool down period.

• Toddlers and Young Children

must be closely supervised at all times when they are in the same

room as the operating ﬁ replace. They lack full awareness of danger and rely on your protection. Toddlers, in particular, do not have the motor skills and response reﬂ exes to

• Ensure that the ﬁ replace, including

the pilot light, is completely turned off when children are present and

close supervision and safety barriers are not available—see pages 9–10 of

Owner’s Information section.

• If the ﬁ replace 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. It is

recommended that batteries are replaced annually in any event— see pages 8–9.

Owner’s Information

• • Some materials or items, although safe, may discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on because of the heat produced by the ﬁ replace.

AVOID PLACING

candles, paintings, photos,

and other items

SENSITIVE TO HEAT

OWNER’S INFORMATION

WARNING

EXTREMELY HOT!!!

• READ the SAFETY information on pages 3 and 4 of this manual BEFORE operating your gas heater.

• Some parts of your ﬁ replace are EXTREMELY HOT, particularly the GLASS window.

• DO NOT LET CHILDREN touch the glass or any parts of your ﬁ replace even after it is turned off as it is still hot.

• USE THE BARRIER SCREEN provided with the trim or a GATE to reduce the risk of severe burns.

• Keep the remote control handset OUT OF REACH of children.

• HOT WALL SURFACES! The wall directly above the ﬁ replace is VERY HOT when the ﬁ replace heats. It is constructed of non-combustible materials and although safe, it may reach temperatures in excess of 250º F depending on choice of trims or optional accessories. DO

NOT TOUCH! We recommend installing the optional LDK Duct Kit when hot walls are a concern.

Some materials or items, although safe, may discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on because of the heat produced by the ﬁ replace.

AVOID PLACING

and other items 36 inches (0.9 m) around the ﬁ replace.

• Solid wood ﬂ ooring in front of the ﬁ replace (if allowed) may shrink during the heating season due to heat.

candles, paintings, photos,

SENSITIVE TO HEAT within

Thank You ...

For purchasing a Valor by Miles Industries. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualiﬁ ed dealer. Each Valor ﬁ replace is fully tested during the production process for your safety and comfort. Your unit has been professionally installed by:

Dealer Name: ________________________________

Phone Number :_______________________________

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 ﬁ replace.

This manual and particularly the preceeding and following pages contain very important information regarding the safe operation of your ﬁ replace as well as maintenance instructions.

Read carefully BEFORE operating your ﬁ replace and pay special attention to the SAFETY WARNINGS.

A heating gas appliance does require safe handling and for this reason, we very strongly recommend that no children be allowed to touch the ﬁ replace and its controls at all times. Do install a screen or barrier

in front of the ﬁ replace to protect your children against severe burns.

WARNING

If fitted with optional LDK Duct Kit, DO NOT COVER OR PLACE ITEMS IN FRONT OF OUTLET(S)!

Performance of LPG appliances may be affected by the quality of commercial gas supplied in your area.

Fireplace

Hearth

Do not put

furniture or other objects

in this space in front of

the replace:

36” (0.9 m)

OWNER’S INFORMATION

Owner’s Information

Operating Your Fireplace for the First Time

When operating your new ﬁ replace for the ﬁ rst time, some vapors may be released due to the burning of curing compounds used in the manufacture of the appliance. They may cause a slight odor and could cause the ﬂ ames to be the full height of the ﬁ rebox, or even slightly higher, for the ﬁ rst few hours of operation.

It is also possible that these vapors could set off any smoke detection alarms in the immediate vicinity. These vapors are quite normal on new appliances. We recommend opening a window to vent the room. After a few hours use, the vapors will have disappeared and the ﬂ ames will be at their normal height.

Flame Supervision Device

For your safety, this appliance is ﬁ tted with a ﬂ ame supervision device which will shut-off the gas supply if, for any reason, the pilot ﬂ ame goes out. This device incorporates a ﬁ xed probe, which senses the heat from the pilot ﬂ ame. If the probe is cool, the device will prevent any gas ﬂ ow unless manually lighting the pilot. See full lighting instructions on page 17 of this manual.

Cleaning Your Fireplace

compromising the strength of the glass. An emulsion type cleaner is recommended.

• Use a soft damp cloth to apply the cleaner. Dry the glass with a soft, dry, preferably cotton cloth. Most paper towels and synthetic materials are abrasive to ceramic glass and should be avoided.

• Our dealers have had good results from the products listed below. We cannot, however, guarantee the results of these products. ◊ Brasso, Polish Plus by Kelkem, Cook Top Clean

Creme by Elco, White Off by Rutland, Turtle Wax

Do not clean the glass while it is hot!

Always securely replace the window and the barrier screen before lighting.

If broken, the glass pane may only be replaced as a complete window unit as supplied by the manufacturer.

If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for this appliance.

To remove the window for cleaning:

1. Remove the barrier screen.

2. Remove the side doors and the plinth.

WARNING

DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT!

Let the ﬁ replace cool ﬁ rst before cleaning it.

Important - Glass cleaning - Mineral deposits

One of the by-products of the combustion process in a gas appliance is a mineral which can show up as a white ﬁ lm on the ceramic glass of the viewing door.

The composition of the deposit varies with location and time. It is believed to be associated with the varying sulfur content of the gas. You may have the problem intermittently.

We have consulted with ceramic glass manufacturers and they cannot offer a deﬁ nitive solution to this prob- lem. Dealers have tried various cleaning products with varying results. The following are recommendations only and are not meant to guarantee results.

NOTE: This is a problem beyond Miles Industries’ control and is not covered under warranty.

• Clean the glass regularly as soon as you notice

the buildup (white ﬁ lm). If the ﬁ lm is left for a longer period of time, it will etch into the glass. It is then much harder, if not impossible, to remove.

• NEVER use an abrasive cleaner or an ammoniabased cleaner on the ceramic glass. Any

abrasion of the surface has the immediate effect of

Remove plinthRemove side doors

3. Find the levers on each side of the window towards the top. Using your ﬁ nger, pull the levers towards you and unhook them from the window frame brackets.

4. Gently pull the top of the window outward.

5. Lift the window out of its bottom railing and set it aside in a safe place to avoid damage.

Clean the window following the guidelines in this section.

Clean the steel trims with mild soap and warm water.

Any alcohol/solvent base cleaner will weaken the coating and damage it.

Spring Loaded Window Levers

Owner’s Information

OWNER’S INFORMATION

Clean the concrete trim by dusting down the surface

regularly with a soft brush and occasionally follow up with a wipe over with a wet cloth. A sealer has been applied to the surface, no alcohol/solvent based cleaning agents nor polishes should be used. Dry stains can be removed using a white or light colored cloth with mild soap and warm water when the material is cool, then dried immediately. If the stain is hard to remove, use a white or light colored synthetic scrub pad (not steel wool) and dry immediately. In case of an accidental spill, soak up the liquid IMMEDIATELY with a dry cloth and follow up with a wipe down with a wet cloth.

Clean the barrier screen dusting it with a soft brush.

Clean the ﬁ rebox ceramic logs/rocks and walls dust-

ing them with a soft brush. Dust can also be removed from the burner using a soft brush after removing the ceramic logs. When cleaning, make sure that no par-

ticles are brushed into the slots of the burner.

WARNING

CHOKING HAZARD! Ensure that the ﬁ replace

area is clear of ﬁ rebed particles as these could be ingested by small children. Vacuum thoroughly around the ﬁ replace area after cleaning.

To reﬁ t the window:

1. Place the window in its bottom railing. Ensure to

remove any vermiculite or glass particles in the railing before installing the window.

3. While you hold it, pull the side levers back into the window brackets on each side.

4. Apply ﬁ rm hand pressure around the window frame to ensure the window is sealed tight against the ﬁ rebox.

DANGER

The window unit must be correctly installed, fastened and sealed after servicing or serious bodily injury and/or damage to the appliance may result.

To ensure a safe operation:

• Double-check that the bottom of the window

frame is correctly installed in the bottom support railing;

• Verify that the levers are hooked properly to

the window tabs then;

• Pull out the top of the window and release it

to insure the springs return it;

• Ensure the window is sealed before operation.

Bottom railing

2. Push the top of the window frame against the ﬁ rebox.

WARNING

Failure to install the window correctly can

Window frame

leak carbon monoxide, affect the performance of the ﬁ replace, damage components, cause overheating resulting in dangerous conditions. Damage caused by incorrect window installation is not covered by the Valor warranty.

5. If the Hot Glass Warning plate has been removed

from the front lower corner of the window, reinstall it by sliding it between the glass and the frame as indicated.

Hot Glass Warning Plate

OWNER’S INFORMATION

Owner’s Information

6. Reinstall the plinth and side doors.

7. Reinstall the barrier screen on the trim.

WARNING

FOR SAFETY PURPOSE, ensure the barrier screen is re-installed on the fireplace front after maintenance.

8. Verify that the screen is properly hooked to the trim and secure.

Checking Pilot and Burner Flames

A periodic check of the pilot and burner ﬂ ames should be made. Check after the ﬁ re has been on for at least 30 minutes. The pilot ﬂ ame must cover the tip of the thermocouple probe. The main burner ﬂ ame pattern will vary from appliance to appliance depending on the type of installation and climatic conditions.

Pilot Flame can be seen between the front and rear left logs

Long Beach Driftwood Kit Correct Flame Picture

Pilot Flame can be seen left of the ﬁ re bed

Decorative Glass Murano Correct Flame Picture

Decorative Glass Correct Flame Picture

The appliance area must always be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids.

Inspect the vent terminal outdoors regularly to make sure that snow, trees, bushes, leaves, or other objects do not obstruct it.

Examine the vent system and terminal regularly. We recommend annually.

Replacing Batteries

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES WHILE THE FIREPLACE IS STILL HOT! Let

the ﬁ replace cool ﬁ rst before touching it.

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 batteries signal: see page 15.

BEFORE changing the batteries, turn the ﬁ replace off (including pilot).

The appliance uses four 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries located next to the wall switch and one 9 V alkaline battery in its handset. Batteries should last one to two seasons, depending on usage. Removing the batteries in the off-season will extend the battery life.

To replace the batteries:

The battery compartment is located next to the wall switch in the vicinity of the ﬁ replace. Its front plate is attached with magnets to the wall switch box.

Battery holder & wall switch

Pilot Flame can be seen left of the ﬁ re bed

Rock & Shale Kit Correct Flame Picture

Pilot Flame

Thermocouple Probe must be in Flame

Fireplace

The battery holder is located beside the wall switch.

1. Pull on the plate next to the wall switch to access the batteries.

Owner’s Information

OWNER’S INFORMATION

2. Disconnect the snap connector from the battery holder. Do not pull the

connector by the wire!

3. Replace the batteries with 4 AA alkaline batteries orienting them as indicated inside the holder.

4. Reconnect the snap connector to the battery holder.

5. Put the battery holder back in its place beside the wall switch and snap it in place.

Disconnect connector

Using Handset Wall Holder

Your ﬁ replace equipment includes a wall holder to store the handset. If it hasn’t be installed, refer to the instructions further on in this manual for the installation.

Locating Lighting, Operation and Rating Information Card

Servicing Your Fireplace

If any attention is required for your appliance, contact your supplier quoting the model number. It will be helpful if the appliance’s serial number can also be quoted. This number is on the rating card. The replacement parts are shown at the end of this manual. Please always quote the part number and description when requesting spare parts.

Operating Your Fireplace

There are two ways to control your ﬁ replace.

1. Thermostatic Remote Control;

2. Wall Switch.

Thermostatic

Remote Control

The Thermostatic Remote Control can be programmed to function automatically—see pages 11–15.

Wall Switch

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH THE DATA CARD WHILE THE FIREPLACE IS STILL HOT! Let the

ﬁ replace cool ﬁ rst before touching it.

The Lighting, Operation and Rating information is located on a card at the right hand side of the ﬁ replace opening. The card is attached under the plinth.

Window

The info card is located behind the front panel below the window.

To access the card, remove the barrier screen, side doors and the plinth. Grab the card and pull it out. There is important information on both sides of the card.

Info card

The Wall Switch can be used to turn on, off and to increase or decrease the ﬂ ame height—see page 16.

How to Turn Your Fireplace OFF

(including pilot)

Familiarize yourself with each of these methods before operating your ﬁ replace.

Press and hold the OFF button for a second (either on the handset or the wall switch).

Remote control handset

If the ﬂ ames 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.

Wall Switch

OWNER’S INFORMATION

Owner’s Information

As well, familiarize yourself with the gas shut-off valve location in your house. As indicated below, the gas is running when the handle is parallel with the pipe. The gas is off when the handle is perpendicular with the pipe.

ON: parallel to pipe

OFF: perpendicular to pipe

How to Ensure Your Fireplace Cannot Be Turned ON Inadvertently

You can use one of the two following methods to ensure that your ﬁ replace will not turn on when you don’t want it on.

Battery holder & wall switch

Automatic Shut-Off (in certain conditions)

Your ﬁ replace’s remote control is equipped with an automatic shut-off mechanism which is activated in

certain conditions. See page 15 in the Remote Control Operation section for a description of this feature.

Fireplace

Receiver

The receiver and gas valve are located on the bottom of the ﬁ replace behind the front panel. The battery holder is located next to the wall switch.

First, ensure your ﬁ replace is turned off—including the pilot—and cold BEFORE going ahead.

• Turn the dial on the gas valve from the ON position to the MAN position as shown. Turning the dial to MAN (arrow up) will ensure that the main burner can not come on. The pilot will remain on if it is lit.

Gas valve

• Alternately, remove all batteries from the receiver as well as the battery from the handset.

Remote Control Operation

Current

temperature

(F or C)

Current time (12 or 24 hour clock)

Modes (Manual, Temperature, Timer)

Handset sensor

Battery status

Current

programmed

period (Timer)

Period

start or end

(Temp, Timer)

OWNER’S INFORMATION

NOTE: Before using the remote control system for the ﬁ rst time, the receiver and the handset must be

synchronized. See the section Set-up Remote Control

on page 55 of this manual.

Display Overview

Note: In the TEMP or TIMER modes, the remote handset senses the room temperature and adjusts the ﬂ ame accordingly.

To communicate, the handset should be within 15 feet (4.5 meters) of the ﬁ replace.

Do not leave the handset on the mantel or hearth.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU BEGIN, please note that on this system, the settings of time, temperature and automatic ON/OFF can only be programmed when the function display is ﬂ ashing. Be patient when programming as it can take a few seconds to set.

Large ame

Set (scrolls

through

modes and

settings)

OFF (returns

to set mode,

turns the burner

and the pilot o)

Handset Overview

button (ames up, sets hours, temperature)

Small ame button (ames down and o, sets minutes, temperature)

TO TURN ON APPLIANCE TO TURN OFF APPLIANCE

CAUTION

When pilot ignition is conﬁ rmed, motor turns automatically to maximum ﬂ ame height.

• On the valve, turn MAN knob on the ON, full counterclockwise position.

• Place ON/OFF switch (if equipped) in I (ON position).

• Simultaneously press the OFF and

(large ﬂ ame) buttons until a short beep conﬁ rms the start sequence has begun; release buttons.

• Continuing beeps conﬁ rm the

ignition is in process.

• Once pilot ignition is conﬁ rmed, there is main gas ﬂ ow.

• After main burner ignition the

handset will automatically go into manual (MAN) control mode.

• Press OFF button.

When the pilot is off, it will take 2

minutes before it can be lit again.

STANDBY MODE (Pilot Flame)

• Press and hold (small ﬂ ame) to set appliance at pilot ﬂ ame.

FLAME HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

• In standby mode: Press and hold

(large ﬂ ame) button to increase ﬂ ame height.

OWNER’S INFORMATION

Remote Control Operation

• Press and hold (small ﬂ ame) button to decrease ﬂ ame height or to set the appliance at pilot ﬂ ame.

• For ﬁ ne adjustment tap the (large ﬂ ame) or (small ﬂ ame) buttons.

Express Low and High Fire

• Double-click (small ﬂ ame) button. “LO” will be displayed. NOTE: Flame goes to high ﬁ re ﬁ rst before going to designated low ﬁ re.

x 2

• Double-click (large ﬂ ame) button. Flame automatically goes to high ﬁ re. “HI” will be displayed.

x 2

SETTING ºC/24-HOUR OR ºF/12-HOUR CLOCK

• In MAN mode, press OFF and (small ﬂ ame) buttons until display changes from Farenheit/12-hour clock to Celsius/24-hour clock and vice versa.

SETTING THE TIME

• The time display will ﬂ ash after either:

◊ Installing the battery or ◊ Simultaneously pressing the

(large ﬂ ame) and (small ﬂ ame) buttons.

• Press (large ﬂ ame) button to set the hour.

• Press (small ﬂ ame) button to set the minute.

• Press OFF or simply wait to return to MAN mode.

MODES OF OPERATION

• Brieﬂ y pressing the SET button

changes the mode of operation in the following order:

MAN

→ →

TIMER

→ → and back to .

TEMP

MAN

NOTE: Manual mode can also be reached by pressing

either the (large ﬂ ame) or the (small ﬂ ame) buttons.

MAN

• - Manual Mode - Manual Flame Height Adjustment.

TEMP

• - Daytime Tempera- ture Mode (Appliance must be in

standby mode; pilot ignited) - The room temperature is measured and compared to the set temperature. The ﬂ ame height is then auto- matically adjusted to achieve the Daytime Set Temperature.

TEMP

• - Nighttime Setback Temperature Mode (Appliance

must be in standby mode; pilot ignited) - The room temperature is measured and compared to the Nighttime Setback temperature. The ﬂ ame height is then automati- cally adjusted to achieve the Nighttime Setback Temperature.

TIMER

• - Timer Mode (Appliance must be in standby mode; pilot ignited) - The timers P1 and P2

(Program 1, Program 2) each can be programmed to go ON and OFF at speciﬁ c times. For instructions see Timer Programming Mode.

NOTE: The display shows the set temperature every

30 seconds.

Remote Control Operation

SETTING THE ON / OFF TEMPERATURES

SETTING THE “DAYTIME” TEMPERATURE

Default Settings: (sun), 23ºC / 74ºF

TEMP

OWNER’S INFORMATION

SETTING THE “NIGHTTIME SETBACK” TEMPERATURE

Default Settings: (moon), “--” (OFF)

TEMP

• Brieﬂ y press SET button to scroll to

TEMP (sun) mode. Hold

TEMP

the SET button until the TEMP ﬂ ashes.

• Press (large ﬂ ame) button

to increase the Daytime Set Temperature.

• Press (small ﬂ ame) button

to decrease Daytime Set Temperature.

• Brieﬂ y press SET button to scroll to TEMP (moon) mode. Hold

TEMP

the SET button until the TEMP ﬂ ashes.

• Press (large ﬂ ame) button to increase Nighttime Setback Temperature.

• Press (small ﬂ ame) button to decrease Nighttime Setback Temperature.

• Press OFF or simply wait to complete programming.

Tip

Set the different parameters when they are ﬂ ashing.

OWNER’S INFORMATION

Remote Control Operation

SETTING PROGRAM TIMERS

• You can program two periods of time between 12:00 am and 11:50 pm in each 24-hour cycle.

• The Programs P1 and P2 must be set in the following order during a 24-hour cycle: , ,

and .

• The icon indicates the beginning of the period (ON) and the icon indicates the end of the period (OFF).

• If = or = , the programming is cancelled.

• To keep the ﬁ replace ON all night, set at 11:50 am and at 12:00 am.

Default settings:

Program 1: 6:00 am 8:00 am Program 2: 11:50 pm 11:50 pm

• Brieﬂ y press SET button to scroll to

TIMER mode.

SETTING P1 OFF TIME

• Brieﬂ y press SET button to scroll

to TIMER (moon) while the time ﬂ ashes.

• Press (large ﬂ ame) button to set

the hour.

• Press (small ﬂ ame) button to

set the minutes.

SETTING P1 ON TIME

• Hold the SET button until (sun) is displayed and the time ﬂ ashes.

• Press (large ﬂ ame) button to set the hour.

• Press (small ﬂ ame) button to set the minutes.

SETTING P2 ON TIME

• Brieﬂ y press SET to scroll to TIMER mode (sun) while the time ﬂ ashes.

• Follow the instructions given to set P1 ON time.

SETTING P2 OFF TIME

• Brieﬂ y press SET to scroll to TIMER mode (moon) while the time ﬂ ashes.

• Follow the instructions given to set P1 OFF time.

Press OFF button to save these settings. The timers are programmed. See the diagram on programming sequences on the following page.

Tip

If you want to program only one period, program and with desired times and program and

with the same time as .

Remote Control Operation

Timer Programming Example (default temperatures shown)

OWNER’S INFORMATION

6:00 a.m.— P1

☼

Start time

Set temp 74˚F Set temp 40˚FSet temp 74˚F

☼

AUTOMATIC TURN DOWN

• No communication. If there is no communication between the receiver and the handset for a period of 6 hours, the appliance goes into pilot mode.

• No change in ﬂ ame height. If there is no change in ﬂ ame height for a period of 6 hours, the appliance goes into pilot mode. NOTE: In TEMP or TIMER modes, the ﬂ ame height will vary according to room temperature. The appliance will continue to work normally. However, if the room temperature remains the same for 6 hours, the appliance will go into pilot mode.

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

• Low batteries in the battery holder. With low batteries powering the receiver the system shuts off completely. NOTE: This does not apply when the power supply is interrupted.

• No change in pilot. The appliance shuts off completely when it is continually in pilot position— without any change—for a period of 5 days.

8:00 a.m.— P1

☽

End time

Set temp 40˚F

☽☽

4:00 p.m.— P2

☼

Start time

LOW BATTERY INDICATION

DO NOT USE a screwdriver or other metallic

object to remove the batteries from the battery box or the handset! This could cause a short circuit.

Remote handset: The battery icon will show when the battery needs to be replaced. Replace with one 9 V alkaline battery.

Battery holder: Frequent ‘beeps’ for 3 seconds when the valve motor turns indicate the batteries need to be replaced. Replace with four 1.5 V alkaline batteries.

HANDSET / RECEIVER MATCH

The remote control handset and receiver are programmed to function together. In case of a replacement of the handset or the receiver, you will need to reset the receiver to allow them to function together. Contact your dealer for details.

☼

10:00 p.m.— P2

☽

End time

CAUTION

6:00 a.m.— P1

☼

Start time

OWNER’S INFORMATION

Wall Switch Operation

The Wall Switch can be used to control your ﬁ replace. You can turn the pilot on or off and you can increase or decrease the ﬂ ame height.

Note that the thermostat and programming functions are not available with the wall switch.

TO TURN APPLIANCE ON and OFF

• Press ON-OFF button once to light pilot. Press again to shut of pilot.

TO ADJUST FLAME HEIGHT

• Press and hold large ﬂ ame

button to gradually increase ﬂ ame height.

• Press and hold small ﬂ ame

button to gradually decrease ﬂ ame height.

Options

Required Kits*

Fuel Beds (choose one)

1505DWK Driftwood Set Kit

1500DGM Decorative Glass Murano

1500DGS Decorative Glass

1514RSS Rock & Shale Set

Liners (choose one)

1515FBL Linear Fluted Black Liner Set

1520FSL Linear Fluted Sand Liner Set

1525RGL** Linear Reﬂ ective Glass Liner Set

(**Add 1725RGL-3 Glass Retainer Kit)

Trims (choose one) Barrier

Screen

1550 Linear 3-1/2” Surround

1550LSB Black

1550LSZ Bronze

1550LSP Nickel

1555LFB Linear 1” Finishing Trim Black 4003989

1570RCS Reinforced Concrete Trim 4003416

4003282

Optional Accessories*

Conversion Kits

1500NGK From LPG to NG

1500PGK From NG to LPG

Other Accessories

1506DRK Additional rocks for Driftwood Kit

1565LLK Linear Lighting Kit

1595CFK Circulating Fan Kit

1270RBK Remote Blower Kit

LDK Linear Duct Kits (gravity ﬂ ow)

Hearth

Gate

Hearth gates such as Cardinal’s VersaGates are available at retail stores carrying safety products for children.

*Information accurate at the time of printing and subject to change without notice.

OWNER’S

Lighting Instructions

INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a ﬁ re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand, remote control, or wall switch. Follow these instructions

exactly. To save gas, turn the pilot off when not using the appliance for a prolonged period of time.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the ﬂ oor because

some gases are heavier than air and will settle on the ﬂ oor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electric 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 ﬁ re department.

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the control knobs. Never use tools. If the knobs will not push in or turn by

hand, don’t try to repair them; call a qualiﬁ ed service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a ﬁ re or explosion.

D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualiﬁ ed service technician to

inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control, which has been under water.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. STOP! Read the safety information above.

2. TO CLEAR ANY GAS, turn main valve off by pressing OFF (red dot) button on remote

handset (1).

• Wait ﬁ ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas, then smell for gas, including near the ﬂ oor. If you

smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above on this label. If you don’t smell

gas, go to the next step.

3. AUTOMATIC IGNITION: MAN-knob (2) in ON position. Ensure Flame Adjustment

Fig 1

knob (3) is set to lowest setting () (Fig. 1). Locate the pilot (Fig. 3.) inside of

ﬁ rebox at left hand side.

• On the remote control handset, press the OFF button (red dot) and large ﬂ ame button () simultaneously; a short acoustic signal conﬁ rms the start has begun.

• Further short acoustic signals indicate the ignition process is in progress.

• When the pilot is lit, the Flame Adjustment knob (3) will automatically rotate to the highest setting.

• Press the small ﬂ ame button () on the remote control handset to reduce the ﬂ ame height.

4. MANUAL IGNITION: MAN-knob (2) in MAN position (Fig. 2). With the window

off, locate the pilot (Fig. 3) inside of ﬁ rebox at left hand side.

Fig 3

Fig 2

• Set Flame Adjustment knob (3) to the lowest setting ().

• Push down the metallic core (4) with a pen or similar instrument; this will establish the pilot gas ﬂ ow.

• Light gas at the pilot (5) with a match.

• Continue holding down metal core (4) for about 10 seconds; after release, pilot should remain lit.

• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob (3) to OFF () and call your local

service technician or gas supplier.

• Reinstall the window and set the MAN-knob (2) to ON; turn Flame Adjustment knob (3) up () or down () manually or use the ﬂ ame buttons ()() buttons on the remote control handset to adjust the ﬂ ame height.

OFF

Spark

Pilot

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF (using the remote control handset):

• Press and hold the small ﬂ ame button () on the remote control handset to shut-off the main burner gas ﬂ ow.

• Press OFF button (red dot) on remote handset to shut-off the appliance, including pilot ﬂ ame.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

QUALIFIED INSTALLER

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

State of Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide Detector/Vent Terminal Signage Requirements

For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above ﬁ nished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisﬁ ed:

1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gas ﬁ tter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the ﬂ oor level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or gas ﬁ tter shall observe that a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of qualiﬁ ed licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.

a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent ﬂ oor level.

b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.

3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identiﬁ cation plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.

4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.

(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:

1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and

2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.

(c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include:

1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and

2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.

2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certiﬁ ed.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the ﬂ ue gases, but identiﬁ es “special venting systems”, the following requirements shall be satisﬁ ed by the manufacturer:

1. The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and

2. The “special venting systems” shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and detailed installation instructions.

(e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.

QUALIFIED INSTALLER

Speciﬁ cations

Approval & Codes

This appliance is certiﬁ ed to ANSI Z21.88-2014/ CSA 2.33-2014 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 P4.1-09 Testing method for measuring annual ﬁ replace efﬁ ciencies.

The installation must conform to local codes or, in the

absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149. Only qualiﬁ ed

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

Model NP Gas Natural Propane Altitude (Ft.)* 0-4,500 feet* Input Maximum (Btu/h) 30,000 28,000 Input Minimum (Btu/h) 18,000 18,500 Manifold Pressure (in

w.c.) Minimum Supply

Pressure (in w.c.) Maximum Supply

Pressure (in w.c.) Main Burner Injector

Marking Pilot Injector Marking 51 30 Min. Rate By-Pass

Screw

4.0” 9.5”

5” 11”

10” 14”

850 300

220 160

*High Altitude Installations

Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are

certiﬁ ed 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 conﬁ rm.

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 1500JN is used with natural gas. Heater engine 1500JP is used with propane gas. The supply pressure must be between the limits shown in the Ratings section above.

The supply connection is 3/8” NPT male and located on the left hand side of the ﬁ rebox. A shut-off valve (not supplied) is required on the supply line to isolate the

unit during service. See Gas Supply Installation section

for details.

Conversion Kits

The 1500 L1 is supplied as natural gas or propane gas and is ﬁ eld convertible between fuels. See instructions packaged with the conversion kit for further information.

Electrical Wiring

The 1500 is designed to run on battery power and does not require an electrical power source to operate as a heater. However, it requires electrical power to operate optional 1565LLK Linear Lighting Kit, 1595CFK Circulating Fan Kit or 1270RBK Remote Blower Kit.

LDK Duct Kit

The 1500J is designed to allow the installation of the optional LDK Duct Kit, a convection system that redistributes the warm air ﬂ ow away from the ﬁ replace opening to a more desirable location using natural convection, without use of a fan.

The warm air ﬂ ow 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 ﬁ replace opening for locating televisions, artwork, etc.

Please note that the framing and mantel clearances are affected by the installation of the LDK. Refer

to the installation manual packed with the kit for more information.

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