Model 534XAN (Natural Gas) Model 534XAP (Propane) Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater 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. 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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Table of Contents Safety and Warning Information ..............................................................4 Options .......................................................................................................7 Dimensions ................................................................................................8 Specifications ............................................................................................9 Location............................................................
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.
Safety and Warning Information State of California. Proposition 65 Warning. Fuels used in gas, wood-burning or oil fired 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.
Safety and Warning Information 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.
Options Heater engine unit #534XAN is used with all natural gas installations. Heater engine unit #534XAP is used with all propane gas installations. Optional features Circulating Fan Kit #755CFK Having variable speed and temperature control, it is designed to boost the natural convection process through the appliance. It may be fitted before the fireplace is installed or retrofitted at a later date. Natural Gas Conversion Kit #607NGK For conversion from propane to natural gas.
Dimensions 36” (914 mm) min. 32-3/16” (817 mm) See table A Mantel B 16” (406 mm) 33-1/2” (850 mm) 23-1/8” (587 mm) to rear vent center 29-3/4” (756 mm) Stand-offs 1-1/2 (38 mm) 4-1/2” (114 mm) Stand-offs 3” (75 mm) min. To side wall from inner frame 7” (180 mm) From finished wall front to top vent 2” (50 mm) min. From combustible framing to vent 14” (355 mm) Mantel depth “A” 1” (25 mm) 2” (51 mm) 3” (76 mm) 4”–5” (102–127 mm) 6” (152 mm) 7” (178 mm) 8”–12” Max. (203–305 mm) Max.
Specifications Approvals & codes These appliances are certified by ANSI Z21.88-2007 / CSA 2.33-2007 Vented Gas Fireplace Heater for use in Canada and USA. These appliances are for installation directly venting through an outside wall or through the roof. Model 534XAN is for use with natural gas. Model 534XAP is for use with propane gas. It can be converted for use with natural gas with kit #607NGK. These appliances comply with CGA P.4.1 Testing method for measuring annual fireplace efficiencies.
Location Framing Wall Finish The framing dimensions are shown in Figure 4. • A non-combustible hearth is not necessary in front of this appliance. • Note that the unit is installed at the framing stage and fixed to framing using support angles. See figures 26 and 30. Wall finish is then installed over the support angles up to the black frame on the unit. NOTE: If using a 612DKA or a 613CCB front, refer to the kit’s instruction manual for framing dimensions.
Location Rear Vent Connection—Vertical Vent Rise with Horizontal Rear Termination E1 See figure 7. Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit or another terminal cap and accessories. Adapter #817VAK, two 90º elbows and pipe lengths will be required. See venting accessories list on pages 39–40 for allowable components. The location requirements are shown in the table and graph below and figure 7.
Location Rear Vent Connection—Corner Location, Horizontal Vent Run ONLY 45-1/2” (115.5 cm) min. 15” (38 cm) max. pipe 6” /1 -5 64 Rear Vent Connection—Corner Location, Vertical Rise, Horizontal Termination cm . in )m Rear Vent Connection—Vertical Rise, through the Roof Termination 1-1/2” (38 mm) min. clearance .3 63 (1 See figure 9. Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit or another terminal cap and accessories. Adapter #817VAK, two 90° elbows and pipe lengths will be required.
Location Rear Vent Connection—Vertical Rise with Offset, through the Roof Termination See figure 11. For situations where offset is necessary in an attic to avoid obstructions or allow useful space. Adapter #817VAK, one 90° vent elbow, two 45° vent elbows, pipe lengths, a vertical vent terminal and roof flashing will be required. Various other ceiling or roof items may be necessary depending on the particular installation. See venting accessories list on pages 39–40 for allowable components. Note 1.
Location Top Vent Connection—Horizontal Rear Termination E See figure 12. Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit or another terminal cap and accessories. Adapter #817VAK, one 90º vent elbow and pipe lengths will be required. See venting accessories list on pages 39–40 for allowable components. The location requirements are shown in the table and graph below and figure 12. Minimum Maximum 3’-7 9⁄16” (111 cm) 9’-1 9⁄16” (278 cm) - 11’4” (345 cm) C: Frame front face to inside wall 16” (40.
Location Top Vent Connection—Horizontal Side Termination The vent pipe dimensional requirements in section Top Vent Connection—Horizontal Rear Termination apply. The minimum floor location is shown in figure 14. Can be used with either #551DVK standard vent kit or another terminal cap and accessories. Adapter #817VAK, one 90° vent elbow and pipe lengths will be required. See venting accessories list on pages 39–40 for allowable components. 6-1/8” (156 mm) min. to hole center 16-1/2” (42 cm) min.
Location Top Vent Connection—Through the Roof Termination* See figure 16. Adapter #817VAK, pipe lengths, a vertical vent terminal and roof flashing will be required. Various other ceiling or roof items may be necessary depending on the particular installation. See venting accessories list on pages 39–40 for allowable components. Top Vent Connection—Offset and Through the Roof Termination* See figure 17. For situations where offset is necessary in an attic to avoid obstructions or allow useful space.
Recessed Insert Applications Rear or Top Outlet Conversion to Co-Linear Liners using Valor #556CLA Co-Linear Adapter. (Generic co-axial to co-linear adapter boxes may also be used as an alternate to the 556CLA). Only for use when retrofitting a solid-fuel burning fireplace and chimney. The appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance. Requires #556CLA Co-Axial to Co-Linear Appliance Adapter (or, alternatively, a generic adapter), two lengths of 3” dia.
Horizontal Termination Locations Vent Location • • 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 airflow 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 figure below. Any reduction in these clearances could result in a disruption of the airflow or a safety hazard.
Supply Gas Heater engine unit #534XAN is used with all natural gas installations. Heater engine unit #534XAP is used with all propane gas installations. The supply pressure must be between the limits shown in the section Specifications of this manual. The supply connection is ⅜” NPT. The opening for the gas supply line is at the rear left corner of the appliance.
Pack Contents Figure 19 Pack contents Frame Side Fixing Brackets Appliance Engine Ceramic Walls Ceramic Logs Gas Inlet Adaptor Port Cover Ash Bed Support Top Heat Shield Panel Stand-off Brackets Frame Top Support Angle Type “A” Screw Pack Type “C” Type “B” Restrictor Plates 535XAN/XAP Engine Pack Side Channels Upper Louver Top Casting Styrofoam Support 8 Wall Plugs 8 Wood Screws Hinge Spacers Lower Louver Magnet Counterplates Wall Plates Hinge Studs Bottom Casting 601SFB 12 Thread-cutti
Appliance Preparation Window Removal See figure 20. 1. Turn the top two spring-loaded window bolts through 90° to release the window from the firebox. 2. Remove the bottom two spring-loaded window bolts. 3. Detach the chain from the top right corner of the window. 4. Carefully lift the window away. Keep the window and bolts in a safe place. Ignition Spark Check See figure 21. The pilot burner and electrode unit are at the left end of the burner.
Appliance Preparation #817VAK Pipe Adapter Fitting If installing flat on wall with Valor terminal unit #551DVK, ignore this stage. See figure 23. 1. Fit the adapter #817VAK over the appliance vent collars pushing on firmly. 2. For rear vent outlet connection, align the adapter so that the seam on horizontal pipes is not at the bottom—check by temporarily fitting a pipe. 3. Drill through the adapter outer tube and appliance outer collar for #6 screws.
Appliance Preparation Top Heat Shield & Stand-offs Fitting See figures 24 & 25. 1. If installing appliance with top vent outlet, remove the plate covering the vent hole in the top heat shield by unscrewing four screws. If installing with rear vent outlet, the plate must remain, covering the hole. 2. Remove the screws at the top rear corner of the case sides. 3. If top vent outlet, locate the heat shield over the vent pipe adapter. 4. Support the front of the shield on the two angle supports. 5.
Appliance Preparation Attaching Air Restrictors No restrictors are required for appliances which only have horizontal vent run. If installing an appliance which has a rear vent outlet connection and no vertical vent pipe rise, ignore this stage. There are three types of restrictors supplied with each #534 engine unit. They are identified in figure 27. • Type “A” is for horizontal vent termination. • Types “B” & “C” are for through-the-roof termination.
Appliance Preparation Attaching Rear Ceramic Support See figure 29. Fit the rear ceramic support to the firebox back panel with three screws. Attaching Appliance to the Framing See figure 30. 1. Place the heater in position in the framing. 2. Secure the side support angles to the side studding through two holes each side with the woodscrews supplied. The top support angle should abut the wall finish but is not fixed to the framing. 3. Check the wall finish requirements with the homeowner.
Installations with Horizontal Termination—Installing to Wall See Location section for full range of horizontal termination applications. This piece may be cut to length Max. is 26” 5” Flat on Wall Installation with Valor #551DVK Terminal 1. Cut the vent terminal pipe unit to size. See figure 31. Important! The drain hole must be clearly outside the wall. a) Measure the wall thickness. b) Add distance from case rear to wall.
Installations with Horizontal Termination—Installing to Wall Wall Opening • • • Where applicable, fit all the required pipes and elbows up to the wall. See the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the venting sections. Check the wall opening position. Make wall opening. If the wall is constructed of solid non-combustible materials and has no combustible surface cladding (including wood) inside or outside, the wall plates or thimbles will not be required.
Installations with Vertical Termination—Through the Roof All Co-Axial Vent Installations • • • • • • • • Overhang should not extend beyond vent if within 48” of termination cap Check the roof pitch to determine which roof flashing will be needed. Horizontal overhang See venting accessories list on pages 39–40 for allowable components. The distance from the roof to the lowest terminal discharge opening Termination Min.
Remote Control Installation Caution! Don’t 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. When installing the remote control, please refer to figures 37 and 38 below. • • • • • • • Connect the wiring harness to the receiver box by pushing the wire connector on to the receiver circuit board.
Gas Supply Installation • • • • • • • • • • • • The gas supply pipe should enter the appliance case through the opening at the rear left side. The supply pipe should be connected to the appliance gas inlet pipe situated at the left side of the control valve. Supply line connection to the inlet pipe is 3/8” NPT ( female). If the circulating fan is to be installed, be aware that the supply pipe run inside the case should be at the same height as the appliance inlet pipe in order to clear the fan.
Ceramic Fuel Bed Installation Ceramic Walls Installation 1. Locate the ceramic rear wall in the channel at back of the firebox and flat against the back of the firebox. See figure 41. 2. Locate the sidewalls against the sides of the firebox. Make sure that they are behind the raised edges of the burner module base at the back corners. See figure 42. 3. Remove two screws from under the top front of the firebox. Using these screws fit the port cover. See figure 43.
Window Refitting & Checking 1. Refit the window with the bottom two bolts. The bolts should be screwed in securely. 2. Refit the chain to the top right corner of the window. 3. Refit the top two bolts securing by turning them through 90°. 4. Pull the top of the window forward and release to check that it opens slightly and returns confirming the good function of the spring-loaded mechanism. See figure 50. 5. Similarly check the bottom of the window by pulling it forward and releasing. See figure 50.
Front Installation #601SFB Standard Metal Front 1. Fit the lower louver unit using the hinge studs and hinge spacers as shown in figure 51. 2. Fix the two adhesive backed magnet counter plates to the tabs at the firebox sides, which line up with the magnets on the lower louver. See figure 51. 3. Fit the two side channels by hooking into the openings at the sides of the firebox. See figure 52. 4. Attach the upper louver by hooking over the tabs near the top of the firebox sides. See figure 53.
Owner’s Information Operating Your Fireplace 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. See lighting instructions on page 41 of this manual.
Owner’s Information Push in the two spring-loaded bolts at the top of the window and make a quarter turn so that the slots in the bolt heads are horizontal. This will release the top of the window. Remove the bottom two spring-loaded window bolts. Detach the chain from the top right corner of the window. See figure 62. Carefully lift the window away. Keep the window and bolts in a safe place. Always completely remove the window before removing the ceramic fuel effects.
Owner’s Information 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.
Owner’s Information 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.
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.
Approved Venting Components Approved Alternative Direct Vent Suppliers for Valor Models 530, 534, 535, AND Miles Fireplaces’ Models MF28 SIMPSON DURA-VENT SELKIRK SECURE VENT RLH INDUSTRIES MILES INDUSTRIES Venting Parts Code / Availability by Manufacturer Co-axial kit, 26” long — — — — — 551DVK Standard Co-axial 984 4DT-HC — — — — High Wind Co-axial 985 — — SV4CHC — — Standard Co-axial 980 4DT-VC — — HSDV4658-1313 — High Wind Co-axial 991 — — SV4CGV — — Extended Co-
Approved Venting Components — — — Black 945B — — SV4EBR45 Galvanized Swivel 945G 4DT-EL45 Black Swivel 945BG 4DT-EL45(B) Galvanized 990 — — — Black 990B — — SV4EBR90 DV 45° Elbows DV 90° Elbows Galvanized Swivel 990G 4DT-EL90 Black Swivel 990BG 4DT-EL90(B) Pipes 4” x 6 5/8” ( ID x OD ) 6” long 9” long 12” long 18” long Flashing 908 4DT-06 Black 908B 4DT-06(B) Galvanized 907 4DT-09 Black 907B 4DT-09(B) Galvanized 906 4DT-12 Black 906B 4DT-12(B) Galvanized
WA TY N A RR M GR A O PR T 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.
