CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This manual contains instructions to install the ENGINE ONLY. A front trim kit is
REQUIRED to install the engine as it affects the framing cavity and position of the
engine. Refer to the manual supplied with the front for framing and fi nishing.
Please read this manual BEFORE installing and operating this appliance.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fi re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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 the 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 fi re department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
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.
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 under “Safety and
Warning Information” on page 5.
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 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.
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).
We recommend that our gas
hearth products be installed
and serviced by professionals
who are certifi ed in the United
States by NFI (National Fireplace
Institute®).
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Safety and Warning Information
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.
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.
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.
This gas fi replace and vent assembly MUST be vented
directly to the outside and MUSTNEVER 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.
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.
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.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
MUST BE REPLACED before operating this appliance.
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.
DO NOT use this heater as a temporary source of heat
during construction.
This unit MUST be used with a vent system as
described in this installation manual. NOOTHER vent
system or components MAY BE USED.
NOTE: 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.
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Safety and Warning Information
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Safety and Warning Information
(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.
(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.
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Specifi cations
Approvals and Codes
This appliance is certifi ed to ANSI Z21.88a–2007/CSA 2.33a–2007 Vented Gas Fireplace Heater Standard for use in
Canada and USA.
The appliance complies with CGA P.4.1, Testing method for measuring annual fi replace effi ciencies.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149. Only qualifi ed licensed or trained
personnel should install the appliance.
The appliance, when installed, 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
NGLPG
Altitude (Ft)0-4500 *
Input Max. (Btu/h)20,50019,000
Input Min (Btu/h)6,00011,600
Manifold pressure (in.w.c.)3.5 – 3.910.3 – 10.7
Min. Supply pressure (in. w.c.)511
Max. Supply pressure (in. w.c.)10.514
*Tested to CAN/CGA - 2.17 Gas fi red appliances for use at high altitudes. In USA, installations may require deration
over 2000’ —Check local codes.
Front Trims
Various fronts are available for the 530X engine. This engine may be installed as a free standing, zero clearance or
insert application depending on which style front trim is selected. The front trim style affects the framing cavity,
clearances and position of the engine. A front trim kit is required for all applications and should be on site
when the engine is installed as the parts to make the engine suitable for zero clearance are supplied with the front
trim kits (except 549 front).
Fuel Beds
The 530X engine is available in either natural gas or propane gas and comes equipped with either a simulated log
or coal fuel bed in either fuel. A pebble set is also offered as an optional feature. See Options section in this manual.
Venting options
The 530X engine unit is supplied standard with a rear direct vent outlet and may be converted to a top direct
vent outlet with no extra parts required—see Conversion to Top Outlet for Solid Direct Vent Co-axial Piping in the Appliance Preparation section further on in this manual.
Direct vent installations (solid piping)
A list of all approved venting accessories is shown on pages 32–33 of this manual.
Direct Vent Co-Linear Installations for Free Standing or Recessed Installations (fl exible piping)
Converts the appliance outlet collars to accept two 3” dia. fl exible liners for installation into existing solid-fuel burning
fi replaces and chimneys. Requires a co-linear adapter at the appliance and either a co-linear terminal or co-linear-
to-co-axial terminal at the top of the chimney. A list of approved venting accessories is shown on pages 32–33 of this
manual.
Gravity Vent Installations – For President Free Standing only 552BVX
Converts this appliance from a direct vent fi replace heater to a gravity vent fi replace heater for use with a 4” “B” type
vent. Use this installation manual in conjunction with the installation manual supplied with the 552BVX kit.
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Specifi cations
Wall Thickness
The appliance vent is suitable for penetrating a combustible wall up to 14” (36cm) thick.
A non-combustible wall can be any thickness up to the maximum horizontal run of vent pipe allowed for the
Heater engine 530XAN /XCN is used for Natural gas installations.
Heater engine 530XAP/XCP is used for Propane gas installations.
The supply pressure must be between the limits shown in the Ratings table on the previous page.
The supply connection is 3/8’’NPT female.
The opening for the gas supply line is at the rear left corner of the appliance.
Controls
The unit is supplied standard with a battery operated, hand-held remote control and receiver which has the ability
to adjust the gas input of the unit between the pilot setting and the maximum input .The pilot light must be manually
lit at the valve and may be left on or turned off with each use to save energy. The remote control provides full
thermostatic or manual operation with the option of programming thermostat function between certain times of the
day. Manual operation of the valve is also possible should the batteries or remote control fail.
Electrical
The unit does not require an electrical power source unless fi tted with an optional circulating fan.
Dimensions, Clearance and Framing
The dimensions, clearances and framing vary with each applications and with the front trim installed. Refer to the
installation instructions of the front trim chosen for more information.
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Horizontal Termination Locations
The vent terminal must be located on an outside wall or through the roof.
•
This direct vent appliance is designed to operate when an undisturbed airfl ow hits the outside vent terminal from
•
any direction.
The minimum clearances from this terminal that must be maintained when located on an outside wall are shown
•
in fi gure below. Any reduction in these clearances could result in a disruption of the airfl ow or a safety hazard.
Local codes or regulations may require greater clearances.
The vent terminal must not be recessed into a wall or siding.
•
The vent terminal should be positioned where any snowdrifts will not cover it.
•
Sidewall vent terminations within 7’ of grade require a terminal guard when using the 551DVK.
AClearance above grade, verandah, porch, deck or balcony1230
BClearance to window or door that may be opened1230
Clearance to permanently closed window (recommended to prevent condensation
C
on window)
Vertical clearance to ventilated soffi t located above the terminal within a horizontal
D
distance of 2 feet (60 cm) from the center-line of the terminal
EClearance to unventilated soffi t1230
FClearance to outside corner1230
GClearance to inside corner1230
Horizontal clearance to center-line of meter/regulator assembly located within 15
H
feet (4.6 m) below the terminal
IClearance to service regulator vent outlet3690
Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or the combustion air
J
inlet to any other appliance
KClearance to a mechanical air supply inlet72180
Clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property.
L
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.
Clearance under a verandah, porch, deck or balcony.
M
Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2
sides beneath the fl oor.
Note: Local codes and regulations may require different clearances.
1230
1846
3690
1230
84210
1230
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Horizontal Termination Venting Confi gurations
See venting accessories list on pages 32–33 for allowable components.
Rear Outlet—No Vertical Rise
Flat on the Wall
Maximum 26” horizontal pipe length;
•
817VAK Vent Collar Adapter required if using other
•
than Valor’s 551DVK pipe with termination;
Terminal Guard may be required if terminating within