Valor DEC1 User Manual
Electric Coal Effect Fireplace
DEC1
Installation & Operating Instructions
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Please read this manual BEFORE installing and operating this appliance.
4001613-03
Manufactured by / for
MILES INDUSTRIES LTD.
British Columbia, Canada
www.valorreplaces.com
© 2008 Miles Industries Ltd.
CONGRATULATIONS!
We know that there are a lot of other brands that you could have purchased, and we appreciate that you have chosen a
Valor product. Be assured that you have not only selected a superior heater, but also superior service.
Your dedicated dealer will maintain the performance and efciency of your electric heater. All dealers are certied experts
and will be happy to answer any questions you may have, so please don’t hesitate to call them as your satisfaction is our
number one priority.
Sincerely, Miles Industries Ltd.
Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual.
Please pay special attention to the safety instructions. The instructions included here will assure that you have many
years of dependable and enjoyable service from your electric heater.
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 heater.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ......................................................................................................4
Specications .............................................................................................................5
Dimensions .................................................................................................................6
Fronts ...........................................................................................................................6
Appliance Preparation ................................................................................................7
Installation—Innova ....................................................................................................8
Installation—Classica and Classic Arch ..................................................................9
Installation—Senator ................................................................................................10
Operating Instructions .............................................................................................12
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................13
Schematic Wiring Diagrams ....................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................15
Warranty ....................................................................................................................15
Spare Parts List ........................................................................................................16
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Safety Information
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION
When using electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using this heater.
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surface. If provided,
use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and keep them away
from the sides and rear.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the
heater is left operating and unattended.
Always unplug heater when not in use.
Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for examination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
Do not use outdoors.
This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never
locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord
away from trafc area and where it will not be tripped over.
To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or re, or damage the heater.
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To prevent a possible re, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
ammable liquids are used or stored.
Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of re.
However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated
not less than 1875 watts.
“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A
POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE HAZARD AND/OR INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Safety Information
This Electric Fireplace is designed for residential applications to be framed in as a zero
clearance replace.
This appliance has been tested in accordance with UL 2021 and CSA C22.2 No. 46-M1988
standards for xed and location dedicated electric room heaters.
Installation must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, electrical wiring and
grounding must comply with the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA 70 - latest edition. In
Canada, the current CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code - latest edition.
IMPORTANT: Before starting your replace installation, read this installation and operation manual
very carefully to ensure you understand it completely and entirely.
Any repairs to this replace should be performed by a qualied service technician only.
Under no circumstances should this replace be modied. Parts having to be removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the replace again.
Lamp should be replaced only with halogen lamp type GY 6.35 Rated
12 V, 50 W.
It is important, when buying replacement light bulb, to ensure that the
lament is in the correct orientation to the location pins
Specications
Specications
Power Supply: 120 V; 15-amp grounded, circuit
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Power Cord Length: 6’ (183 cm)
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Frequency: 60 Hz
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Heater Power: 1325 W
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Net Weight: 25 lb. / 11.3 kg (engine only)
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Note: A dedicated power supply circuit is recommended for the unit but not required. Additional electrical appliances on
the same circuit may exceed the current (amperage) rating for that circuit. If, after the installation of your unit, the circuit
breaker trips or the fuse fails on a repeated basis, then a dedicated circuit will likely be required. Any new wiring must
be done in compliance with local and national codes and other applicable regulations in order to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock or other injuries. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you hire a licensed electrician to complete any
such work.
Grounding
This heater is for use on 120 volts. Its power cord has a three-prong plug with a grounding pin. It must be plugged in a
three-prong permanently grounded outlet. The grounding pin cannot be cut off to t in a two-prong outlet.
If possible, avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of re.
However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be no. 14 Awg minimum size and rated not less than 1875
watts, 15 amps. The extension cord must be a three-wire cord with grounding type plug and cord connection.
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