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Direct Vent Gas Insert

Model 739DVN (Natural Gas)

Model 739DVP (Propane Fuel)

Installation and Owner’s Manual

DO NOT store or use gasoline or any other

ﬂ ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Open windows.

Do not touch electrical switches.

Do not use any phone in your building.

Extinguish any open ﬂ ame.

Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas

supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach the gas supplier,

call the ﬁ re department.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND

OPERATING THE 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.

Installation and service must be performed

by a qualiﬁ ed installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

WARNING: This product must be installed

by a licensed plumber or gas ﬁ tter when

installed within the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts. This appliance is suitable

for installation in a bedroom or bed-sitting

room.

Made in Canada by Miles Industries Ltd.

190-2255 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7H 3B1

www.milesﬁ replaces.com

4000072-14

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket 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.

Summary of content (31 pages)

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Direct Vent Gas Insert Model 739DVN (Natural Gas) Model 739DVP (Propane Fuel) Installation and Owner’s Manual INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
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Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................... 3 Appliance Dimensions ............................................................................. 4 Safety Information .................................................................................... 5 Specifications............................................................................................ 7 Planning .........................................................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Valor 739 Direct Vent insert. This high quality unit is specifically designed to be used where installations are restricted by the size of the fireplace. It is our goal to satisfy every Valor customer. This owner’s manual explains the steps required to safely assemble, install, operate, and maintain your new appliance. Options The model 739 base unit is supplied equipped for use with either natural gas 739DVN or propane fuel 739DVP.
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Appliance Dimensions See section on installation for details regarding clearances and mantel height allowances.
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Safety Information If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire or explosion may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area. Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new appliance. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or death. Safe installation and operation always require common sense.
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Safety Information NOTE: Always allow adequate clearance around air openings into the combustion chamber and maintain accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation. 2.1 General Safety (Home Owner) 3.1 Planning Your Installation Cleaning. To clean the appliance, make sure it is off and cold. Then remove the logs and use a vacuum to clean the burner and air openings in the bottom and back of the appliance. Replace the logs. Fire Extinguisher.
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Specifications Note: Always check appliance label for correct information MODEL 739 Natural Gas (NG) Propane (LPG) Manifold pressure 3.95 in. w.c. (0.98 kPa) 9.5 in. w.c. (2.37 kPa) 5.0 in. w.c. (1.25 kPa) 11.0 in. w.c. (2.75 kPa) 10.5 in. w.c. (2.6 kPa) 14.0 in. w.c. (3.5 kPa) Orifice size Bray CAT 82–650 Bray CAT 92–260 Maximum input rating 24,000 BTU/hr 24,000 BTU/hr High altitude (US) 0–2,000 ft. (0–610 m) US 0–2,000 ft. (0–610 m) US High altitude (Canada) 0–4,500 ft.
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Planning 5.1 Forward Planning We recommend the following steps for installation. 1. Familiarize yourself with this manual. 2. Check the minimum install dimensions and vent installation. 3. Check your local install codes. 4. Check that you have all the parts and components necessary to complete the installation. 5. Check that the gas and electrical supplies are ready. 6. Prepare opening (clean chase, level base, etc.). 7. Install vent. 8. Install base unit and connect vent. 9. Install optional fan. 10.
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Clearances 6.1 Existing Fireplace (Masonry or Factory-Built) The model 739 is intended for installation into masonry or listed factory-built fireplaces. Masonry fireplaces must be built according to the requirements of the standards for chimneys, fireplaces, vents and solid-fuel burning appliances, NFPA 211 (Latest Edition) or the applicable national, provincial, state or local codes. The section 6.2 shows the minimum install dimensions for the model 739.
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Clearances 6.2 Combustible Mantel Clearance Figure below shows minimum clearances to combustible mantles. 14” (355 mm) 8” (203 mm) 4” (102 mm) 1” (25 mm) 38” (965 mm) 35” (889 mm) 32” (813 mm) 28” (711 mm) Note: Measure taken from underside of mantel to finished floor surface that the unit is sitting on. 6.
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Venting 7.1 Vent Location The vent terminal must be located through the roof. This direct vent appliance is designed to operate when an undisturbed airflow hits the outside vent terminal from any direction. Check local codes for allowable vertical vent termination. 7.2 Venting Chart Maximum vertical height 30 ft. (measured to bottom of termination) Minimum vertical height 10 ft (measured to bottom of termination) Maximum horizontal run 4 ft.
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Venting 7.3 Vent Installation IMPORTANT: This appliance’s venting system is room sealed, which means that there should be no provision to allow room air to be used in the combustion process. Note: Use only 3” flex venting materials approved for masonry installations. Planning Your Vent Installation This type of direct vent system may only terminate in the following way: Vertical termination using a Dura-Vent 3” adapter and cap (see Vent parts list).
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Pack Contents #739DVN or #739DVP Engine Unit #741SFB Standard Fronts (Alternative) 1 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 1 8 3 1 Frame and upper louver unit 1 Lower louver unit Appliance engine unit fitted with window Ceramic log pack (contains 6 pieces) Ceramic brick pack (contains 3 pieces) Remote control kit (handset, receiver and wires) 1.
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Pack Contents 739DVN or 739DVP Engine Ceramic Brick Pack Ceramic Log Set Rear Log Rest Engine Pack 741SFB Standard Metal Front 14 742CFB Cast Iron Front Remote Control
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Appliance Preparation CAUTION: Do not abuse the appliance’s glass by striking, slamming or similar trauma. Do not use the appliance with the window removed, glass panel cracked or broken. Only use glass approved for use with this heater. Do not use substitute materials. Replacement of the panel should only be carried out by a licensed qualified service person. Do not remove the window when the appliance is hot. Not only is it dangerous but it could cause damage to the gasket. 9.
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Remote Control Preparation CAUTION! Do not connect the batteries to the remote control receiver until the wires are connected to the burner control unit, as short circuit could result in destruction of the electrical components. 1. Connect the wiring harness to the receiver box by pushing the wire connector on to the receiver circuit board. The plug will only go on one way so please ensure that the wires are pointing up and the slot in the board is in line with the tab on the wiring harness plug. 2.
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Gas Supply Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connection to this appliance. You are now ready to hook up the gas supply. Be sure that gas plumbing instructions and all provincial and local codes are carefully followed. Use approved flexible gas connections or rigid piping, depending on provincial and local codes, to attach burner to gas supply. Be sure to use proper size gas supply line. Carefully check all connections for gas leaks with soap and water solution.
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Panel Installation 12.1 Ceramic Panels Installation 1. Remove the Firebox Baffle by first removing 2 screws on the front flange and lifting the Baffle towards you. 2. Position the Rear Ceramic Panel onto the Rear Brick Panel Rest. The Panel will sit on the lower ledge and be flat against the rear of the firebox. Rear Brick Panel Rest 3. Slide the Left Ceramic Panel against the left side of the firebox and up to the Rear Ceramic Panel. The Panel will have to be angled to fit inside the firebox.
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Log Installation 13.1 Ceramic Logs Installation 1. Install the Rear Log Rest supplied using 3 screws provided. See figure 13.1. 2. Place the Ash Bed in position. The projections at the front of the Ash Bed are positioned against the sloping metal stops, immediately behind the burner. See figures 13.2, 13.8, 13.9. 3. Place the Rear Log in position. Place the Log on the 2 pins on the top left and right of the Ash Bed. See figure 13.3. 4.
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Log Installation 13.6 13.1 Rear Log Rest Right Center Twig 13.2 13.7 Rear Log Pins Ash Bed Cross Twig 13.3 Rear Log 13.8 Left Center Log Pins See no. 2 on p. 18 13.9 13.4 Front Log Front Support 13.
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Window Refitting 14.1 Window Refitting & Checking 1. Fit the window to the firebox. Insert the bottom middle springloaded bolt and tighten it. 2. Locate the bottom 2 spring-loaded bolts, turning through 90 degrees to lock them in position. 3. Repeat with the top 3 spring-loaded bolts. 4. Pull the top of the window and release it to check that it opens slightly and returns in place in the event of a delayed ignition explosion. Similarly, check the bottom of the window by pulling it forward and releasing it.
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Trim Installation 16.1 Side Trim Assembly 1. Slide the corner connection plates into the channels in the top section and one of the side sections. Butt the two sections together. Fit four grub screws in the corner plates and tighten to secure the sections together as shown in figure 16.1a. 2. Repeat for the other corner(s). 3. Attach the two shroud mounting brackets to the back of the trim’s side sections with three screws for each side as shown in figure 16.1b.
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Final Checks 17.1 Final Check INSTALLER: Before leaving the appliance with the customer, you must check the operation of the appliance. • Check correct rating by clocking the appliance at 15 minutes (see label). • Check flame picture. Adjust primary air if required. • Take time to explain to the customer how to operate the unit. NOTE: When first fired, the unit will produce an odor. This is normal and is part of the paint curing process. This will be noticeable for at least 4 hours.
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Operational Warnings Pre-Start Up Checks FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT use tools to operate controls; only use your hand to push-in and turn the control knobs. DO NOT abuse the glass window by striking or slamming it shut. DO NOT try to repair the appliance. Call a qualified service technician. DO NOT clean the appliance when hot.
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Lighting Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire 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. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. To save energy, turn the pilot off when not using the appliance. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
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Maintenance Warning : Use only genuine Valor parts, do not use substitute materials. 20.1 Cleaning It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During startup, condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside of the glass and causes dust, lint etc. to cling to the glass surface. Initially paint, while curing, may deposit a slight film on the glass.
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Maintenance 20.4 Checks Performance of LPG appliances may be affected by the quality of commercial gas supplied in your area. 1. A periodic check of the pilot and burner flames should be made. Check after the fire has been on for at least 30 minutes. The pilot flame must cover the tip of the thermocouple probe. The main burner flame pattern will vary from appliance to appliance depending on the type of installation and climatic conditions. Pilot flame Flame picture 2.
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Programmable Remote Control Your fireplace remote control helps you get the comfort, convenience and aesthetics you want from your gas fireplace. The remote controls your fireplace in different ways. 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 flashing. Be patient when programming as it can take a few seconds to set. Setting the time The first thing to do is to set the time. 1.
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Programmable Remote Control Setting the flame Use this setting when you want a particular flame level. For instance, you want to watch flames burn at their highest level and you don’t mind if the room is too hot. 1. To raise the flame, press and hold the ▲ button until the flame gets to the desired level. Let go. 2. To lower the flame, press and hold the ▼ button until the flame gets to the desired level. Let go. The flame level will remain just as you set it.
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Venting Options APPROVED ALTERNATIVE DIRECT VENT SUPPLIERS FOR VALOR MODELS 739 AND MILES FIREPLACES’ MODELS RF24 SIMPSON DURA-VENT SELKIRK SECURE VENT RLH INDUSTRIES MILES INDUSTRIES VENTING PARTS CODE / AVAILABILITY BY MANUFACTURER STANDARD CO-AXIAL 980 4DT-VC — — HSDV4658-1313 — HIGH WIND CO-AXIAL 991 — — SV4CGV — — EXTENDED CO-AXIAL 930 — — — — — CO-LINEAR — — — 3PDVCV UNIVERSAL ADAPTER 3” FLEX COUPLER 2150 — — — — — CO-LINEAR FLEX CONNECTOR 923F — — — — —
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TY AN M GR A O R P T WA R R LOR OR If you have a problem with this unit, please contact your dealer or supplier immediately. Under no circumstances should you attempt to service the unit in any way by yourself. The warranties in paragraphs 1 and 2 are provided only to the first purchaser/user of this unit, are not transferable and are subject to the conditions and limitations in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5. Please review the conditions and limitations carefully and strictly follow their requirements.