Owner`s manual

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Model RF24DN/DP

Direct Vent Fireplace Insert

Installation and Owner’s Manual

Patents Pending

4000607-11

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.

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.

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.

Manufactured by

MILES INDUSTRIES LTD.

British Columbia, Canada

www.milesﬁ replaces.com

Do not store or use gasoline or other

ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Massachusetts: The piping and ﬁ nal

gas connection must be performed by a

licensed plumber or gas ﬁ tter in the State

of Massachusetts.

Please read this manual BEFORE installing and operating this appliance.

Summary of content (25 pages)

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Patents Pending Model RF24DN/DP Direct Vent Fireplace Insert Installation and Owner’s Manual INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. Please read this manual BEFORE installing and operating this appliance. WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Thank You ... For purchasing a Retrofire by Miles Industries. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualified dealer. Each Retrofire 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.
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Contents Safety and Warning Information...................................................................4 Options ...........................................................................................................5 Specifications ................................................................................................5 Dimensions ....................................................................................................6 Vent Configurations..........................................
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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 fire hazard and will void the warranty. Prior to the first firing of the fireplace, READ the Owner’s Information section of this manual. DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been under water.
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Options Fuel Termination—Miles Industries’ 559CLT Co-Linear Termination. 559SFK Square Flashing Kit required for terminating existing masonry chimney applications. RF24DVN—Natural Gas Installations RF24DVP—Propane Gas Installations Circulating Fan Decorative Cast Iron Frets 555CFK—Circulating Fan Kit with 6’–0” c/w grounded cord set. RA24CV—Contemporary, Vintage Iron Finish RA24AV—Avant-Garde.
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Dimensions Dimensions 24-1/2” 8” 17-1/4” 3” dia. Exh 3” dia. Inlet RA24TB Fret (Black) 25-1/2” 4-1/2” 11” 10” Gas Inlet 3/8” NPT Female Min. 12” Max 14” 27” RA24CV Fret (Vintage Iron) RA24AV Fret (Vintage Iron) Control Valve Location Optional Frets Min.
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Vent Configurations Allowable Vent Configurations The RF24 is certified for use with approved 3” diameter flexible venting installed into an approved existing solid fuel burning masonry or factory built chimney system. The venting system must terminate vertically at the roof using an approved termination cap. Both inlet and exhaust liners must be run continuously from appliance to roof termination. Where possible, avoid joints in flex pipe.
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Vent Termination 10” dia. 10” 7-5/8” dia. 559CLT 11” The RF24 is approved for Vertical Co-Linear Termination Only. Two 3” diameter liners are required from top to bottom. The vent liners must be connected to the proper collars (intake and exhaust) or the unit will not operate properly. The method of flashing will depend on whether the liners are installed into a rectangular masonry or round factory-built solid-fuel burning chimney.
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Pack Contents RF24 Engine Pack Rear Log • • • • • Content as shown 3” dia Stainless Gear Clamps (2) Fret Retainer Thumbscrews (4) Convection Baffle Wing nuts (2) Batteries—4 AA, 1 9V L/H Cross Log R/H Cross Log Middle Cross Log Rear Brick Front Log Left Brick Right Brick Log Set Brick Set Firebox Unit Top Baffle Adjustable Convection Baffle (packed loose) Wingnuts (2) Rear Log Support Burner Module Support Legs Thumb Screws Window Unit Fret Retainer Brackets Handset Handset Wall Holder Wiri
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Pack Contents Optional Frets (sold separately) Choice of cast iron frets available separately. Simply slide into place on fret retainers supplied with engine. 25-1/2” 27” 24-1/2” RA24TB Fret (Black) 11” 10” 8” RA24CV Fret (Vintage Iron) RA24AV Fret (Vintage Iron) 555CFK Circulating Fan Kit (sold separately) Thermally actuated fan (blower), mounting plate, and variable speed control complete with 6’–0” grounded cord set. Complete instructions packaged with kit.
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Existing Fireplace Preparation Existing Glass Doors and Wire Screens Existing glass doors must be permanently removed prior to installing the RF24 insert. Existing wire fire screens may remain in place or new ones may be added. The RF24 has been tested and approved to operate with wire fire screens in the closed or open positions. Combustible Mantels Combustible mantel clearances must conform to those required for the original solid-fuel fireplace into which the RF24 is being installed.
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Vent Liner Rough-in EXH. Rough-in the two 3” diameter vent liners into existing chimney system being careful not to tear or damage the liners in the process. It may be easier to install both liners at the same time rather than one at a time. Leave plenty of liner at the bottom end if the Heater will be connected while on the hearth (see diagram).
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Firebox Installation Connection of liners to firebox Trim liners if necessary and connect to the firebox either while the firebox is on the hearth or with the firebox in the cavity. Use gear clamps provided to connect the liners to the firebox. If the liners are connected with the firebox on the hearth, it will be necessary to pull the slack liner up from the top of the chimney after the firebox is installed.
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Firebox Installation Leveling the firebox in the hearth The backside of each support leg has a leveling bolt. If necessary, adjust the level of the firebox in the hearth. Fret bracket Leveling bolt Leveling bolt Leg Front Back Leveling bolt Front View Side View Burner Module Reinstallation Note: If the circulating fan is to be installed it should be done at this point before installing the burner module. See instructions packaged with the fan for details of the fan installation.
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Firebox Installation Top Convection Baffle Installation Position the firebox as far back as possible within the existing fireplace to allow ample space at front for the fret and to allow convection air to flow under the smoke curtain of the existing fireplace. Position the top convection baffle with the threaded studs pointing downwards into the slots at the top of the firebox.
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Ceramic Fuel Bed Installation Ceramic Log Set Installation Carefully remove the ceramic logs from the packaging taking care not to damage them. Install the logs as described below. Please note that the Rear Log will have a different position depending of the gas type. The position of the logs is critical to insure the good performance of the appliance. NG ONLY: Drop Rear Log into place behind front log retainers.
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Window Refitting and Checking Hook the window over the top edge of the firebox, and fasten the bottom two spring loaded bolts by pushing in and turning 90 degrees. Check that the window moves freely against the spring by pulling out at the bottom. If broken, the window may only be replaced as a complete unit as supplied by the manufacturer. Note: To remove the window, the cast iron fret and fret retainers will need to be removed first—see section Cast Iron Fret Installation.
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Operation Check and Aeration Adjustment Turn the fireplace up and down using the remote control to confirm that the full range of inputs is achieved. Light the fire and allow to warm up for 10–15 minutes to evaluate the flame picture. The burner is equipped with an adjustable air shutter to control primary aeration. See figures below. The shutter is factory-set at an aeration gap, which will give optimum performance for the vast majority of installations.
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Owner’s Information Please read the Safety and Warning Information section at the beginning of this manual. Operating Your Fire For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flame supervision device which will shut-off the gas supply if, for any reason, the pilot flame goes out. This device incorporates a fixed probe, which senses the heat from the pilot flame. If the probe is cool, the device will prevent any gas flow unless the burner control knob is kept pushed in at the PILOT position.
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Owner’s Information Automatic ON/OFF You can set your fireplace to come on before you wake up and turn off after you leave and then, turn on again just before you come home and turn off after going to bed. You can leave it like this for the heating season. 1. Decide what temperature you want your fireplace to be at. Also, decide what time you want your fireplace to turn on and off. Finally, decide what time you want it to come back on and off in the afternoon or evening.
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Owner’s Information 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 Check that Window Moves Freely After deposit a slight film on the glass. We therefore recommend that, during Reinstallation the first few weeks of use, the glass be cleaned two or three times with non-abrasive common household cleaners and warm water.
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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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Warranty 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. 1.
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Parts KEY DESCRIPTION 1 Firebox Assembly 2 Restrictor (2) 3 Convection Baffle 4 Fret Support LH 5 Wing Nut (2) 6 Leg LH 7 Leveling Bolt (2) 8a Log Support NG 8b Log Support LPG 9 Leg RH 10 Fret Support RH 11 Thumbscrew # 10-32x1/2” (4) 12a Burner Tray Assy DV, NG 12b Burner Tray Assy DV, LPG 13 Airshutter 14a Injector Elbow NG 82-580 14b Injector Elbow LP 92-260 15 Valve Tray, DV 16 Gasket Rear 17 Gasket LH Side 18 Gasket Front 19 Gasket RH Side 20 Burner Suppo
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Parts 3 4 5 1 2 48 7 9 6 8a, 8b 10 23 22 21 11 13 14a, 14b 20 12a, 12b 15 19 50 49 16 17 18 51 28 35 53a, 53b 24 25 34a, 34b 27 32 31 36 33 30 26 29a, 29b 52 54a, 54b 58 43 55 44 56 37 45 42 41 40a, 40b 57 47 38 39 46 25