Electric Coal Effect Fireplace

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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.

Manufactured by / for

MILES INDUSTRIES LTD.
British Columbia, Canada
www.valorfireplaces.com

4001613-03© 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 efficiency of your electric heater. All dealers are certified experts
and will be happy to answer any questions you may have, so please don’t hesitate to call them as your satisfaction is ournumber 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.

Table of Contents

Safety Information.......................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................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Safety Information
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSINGPROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION
When using electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, 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 awayfrom the sides and rear.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever theheater 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. Neverlocate 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 cordaway from traffic 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 anelectric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
To prevent a possible fire, 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
flammable liquids are used or stored.
Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
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 zeroclearance fireplace.
This appliance has been tested in accordance with UL 2021 and CSA C22.2 No. 46-M1988
standards for fixed and location dedicated electric room heaters.
Installation must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, electrical wiring andgrounding 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 fireplace installation, read this installation and operation manual
very carefully to ensure you understand it completely and entirely.
Any repairs to this fireplace should be performed by a qualified service technician only.
Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified. Parts having to be removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace 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 thefilament is in the correct orientation to the location pins

Specifications
Specifications
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Power Supply: 120 V; 15-amp grounded, circuit
Power Cord Length: 6’ (183 cm)
Frequency: 60 Hz
Heater Power: 1325 W
Net Weight: 25 lb. / 11.3 kg (engine only)

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 fire,electric shock or other injuries. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you hire a licensed electrician to complete any
such work.

GroundingThis heater is for use on 120 volts. Its power cord has a three-prong plug with a grounding pin. It must be plugged in athree-prong permanently grounded outlet. The grounding pin cannot be cut off to fit 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 fire.
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.

Dimensions
Dimensions of Heater
15–1/4” (39 cm)

Top View
6–3/8”(16 cm)18” (46 cm)

21–3/4”(55 cm)23–1/2”(60 cm)Front View

Side View

FrontsHere are the fronts available for installation on the Dimension fireplace.

INNOVA

Wall mounted; partially or
fully recessed

CLASSICAHearth mounted withsurround or mantel;
wall surface mounted or
partially recessed

CLASSIC ARCH

Hearth mounted withsurround or mantel;
wall surface mounted or
partially recessed

SENATOR

Hearth mounted; wall
surface mounted or
partially recessedAppliance Preparation
Please read this section thoroughly before positioning the heater.

Tools Required
Depending of the front chosen for the installation you may need the following tools:• Phillips / cross head screwdriver with a number 2 size tip.
• Power drill and appropriate size drill bit.
• Hardware appropriate for fitting to wall/mantel/surround.

General notes to read before fitting your heater
There should be at least 2” (5 cm) clearance between the top of the front and anythingsuch as a shelf, fireplace surround or mantel, etc. This will allow the front to be lifted offor removed during servicing. To check the shelf clearance, gently place the front against
the surface to which it is to be fixed and measure the distance from the top of the front.
If fitting the heater onto a reflective or shiny surface such as a hearth, we recommendthat this surface does not extend further than 12” (30 cm) from the fixing plane (wall).
Reflective or shiny surfaces that project further than 12” (30 cm) may reflect an image ofthe internal light bulb.

Figure 1

Fitting the cable clamp
If the mains cable is to be routed to the left hand side of the heater, there is a cableclamp supplied with the heater to hold the cable in place. This prevents the cable being
trapped under the heater during installation. Fit the cable clamp—see figure 1.

Checking the light bulb
When handling the light bulb, avoid touching the glass with bare fingers as this will
reduce the life of the bulb.
Before continuing with the installation of the heater, it is important to check that thelight bulb has not become loose in transit. The bulb is located into a cradle on the rearof the access panel. Open the access panel by unscrewing the locking screw in an
anticlockwise direction. Ensure that the bulb is located firmly in its holder—see figure 2.
It is important that the bulb be horizontal and not angled in any way—see figure 3.
When closing the access panel, be careful not to trap wiring between the access panel
and heater body. Screw the locking screw in a clockwise direction to secure the accesspanel.

Ensure that thelight bulb is firmly
in the holder

Figure 2

Fitting the batteries to the Remote Control Handset
The remote control handset uses 2 x 1.5 V. AAA type batteries. For longer battery life,
use only alkaline batteries. To install the batteries, slide the cover down on the rear of
the handset and remove—see figure 4. The polarity of the batteries is marked on theinside of the battery compartment. If the heater does not respond to the remote control
handset commands, it is likely that the batteries are faulty or require replacement.

Testing the Unit
Prior to installation of the unit, test it to make sure it operates properly. Plug the unit’s
power supply cord into a conveniently located 120-volt grounded outlet.
Caution: The unit’s power supply cord must be connected to a properly grounded andprotected 120-volt outlet. Always use ground fault protection where required by theelectrical code.
Warning: Do not operate the unit if it is damaged or has malfunctioned. If you suspect
the unit is damaged, contact your Valor dealer.
Refer to the Operating Instructions section further on in this manual for more informationon the various controls and features of the unit.

Figure 3

Figure 4Installation—Innova
The Innova front is designed to be used on the
Dimension heater when mounted to the wall
either fully recessed or partially recessed.

8-1/2” (22 cm)from floor surface
recommended

22-1/2”(57 cm)15(39 1/2”cm)

Note: When mounting to decorative surfaces such as wall paper, careshould be taken not to drag the heater down the wall as this may damage
the decorative surface.

Cavity minimum dimensions

Fully Recessed Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.

Make the cavity into the wall.
Place the heater in the cavity. Ensure the heater is true and square when aligningto cavity.
Drill the wall if necessary at the four fixing points—see figure 5.
Secure the heater with screws.

Partially Recessed Installation using the Spacer FrameThe Innova front is supplied with a separate spacer frame for use in installations
where the space in the wall is not deep enough to take the full depth of the heater. The
minimum depth required is 3-1/2” (9 cm).
For your safety, the frame and heater must be securely fixed to the wall.
The rear of the spacer has two screw location slots in the top flange. These should beto the rear when fitting.
1. Make the cavity into the wall.
2. Position the spacer frame against the wall. Ensure that the
spacer frame is central to the wall opening.
3. The top rear flange of the spacer frame has two fixing
points—see figure 6. Drill the wall at the two fixing points.
Screw fixing points
4. Secure the spacer frame to the heater using four no. 8 x
3/8 screws supplied—see figure 7.
Figure 6
. Align the heater with spacer attached to the two drilled
fixing points and secure to the wall with twoscrews.

Figure 5

Front Installation
1.
2.

3.

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Remove the front from its packaging.
There are two magnets on the lower rear of thefront. They should rest against the outer edgeof the two raised sections. Ensure that they arelocated correctly before fitting the front.
Hold the front firmly and lift into place. Keeping
the magnets away from the body of the heater,
locate the front hanging brackets into those on
top of the heater—see figure 8. Lower the front
into place and swing the bottom of the front
towards the heater to engage the magnets.
Figure 8

Figure 7

Magnetlocations3-1/2” (9 cm)
partially recessed
6-1/2” (17 cm)
fully recessedInstallation—Classica and Classic ArchThe Classica and Classic Archfronts are designed to be used on
the Dimension heater when installed
fully recessed in a mantel or into thewall at hearth or floor level.
Note: When mounting to decorative
surfaces such as wall paper, careshould be taken not to drag theheater down the wall as this may
damage the decorative surface.
If fitting the heater onto a reflective or shiny surface such as a hearth, we
recommend that this surface does not extend further than 12” (30 cm) fromthe fixing plane (wall). Reflective or shiny surfaces that project further than 12”(30 cm) may reflect an image of the internal light bulb.

22-1/2”(57 cm)15(39 1/2”
cm)

6-1/2” (17 cm)
fully recessed

Cavity minimum dimensions

Mantel Clearances
Minimum depth: 6-1/2” (17 cm)
Opening dimensions: 15-1/2” W x 22-1/2” H (39 cm W x 57 cm H)

Heater Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.

Install the mantel on the wall or, if heater to be recessed, make the cavity into thewall.
Place the heater in the mantel opening or cavity. Ensure the heater is true andsquare when aligning to opening or cavity.
Drill the mantel or wall if necessary at the four fixing points—see figure 9.
Secure the heater with screws.

Classica Front Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.
.
6.

Remove the front from its packaging.
Before fitting the front, the hood baffle must be installed on the heater. Remove the Figure 9
upper grill panel from the heater—see figure 10.
Install the hood and its baffle provided with the front on the heater—see figure
11.
On the rear face of the front below the opening, install the infill panel provided
with the front—see figure 12.
There are two magnets on the lower rear of the front. They should rest on thetwo raised sections. Ensure that they are located correctly before fitting the front.
Hold the front firmly and lift into place. Keeping the magnets away from thebody of the heater, locate the front hanging brackets into those on top of theheater—see figure 13. Lower the front into place and swing the bottom of the
Figure 10
front towards the heater to engage the magnets.

MagnetlocationsFigure 11

Figure 12

Figure 13Installation—Classica and Classic ArchClassic Arch Installation
1.
2.

Remove the arch from its packaging.
Before fitting the arch, the hood and its baffle must be installed on the heater.
Remove the upper grill panel from the heater—see figure 14.
Install the hood baffle and the arch hood provided on the heater with screws
provided—see figure 15.
On the rear face of the arch, below the opening, install the infill panel
provided with the front—see figure 16.
There are two magnets on the lower rear of the arch fitted on the two raised
sections. Hold the front firmly and lift into place. Keeping the magnets away Figure 14
from the body of the heater, locate the front hanging brackets into those on
top of the heater—see figure 17. Lower the front into place and swing thebottom of the front towards the heater to engage the magnets.

3.
4.
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MagnetlocationsFigure 15

Figure 16

Figure 17

Installation—Senator
The Senator front is designed to be used on the
Dimension heater when suface mounted or partiallyinserted into the wall at hearth or floor level.
IMPORTANT: With the Senator front, the engine mustuse a riser supplied with the front. Consider the heightof the riser and the hearth (if any) when marking thewall for unit position—surface mounted or partially
recessed.
Note: When mounting to decorative surfaces such as wall paper, care should
be taken not to drag the heater down the wall as this may damage thedecorative surface.
If fitting the heater onto a reflective or shiny surface such as a hearth, we
recommend that this surface does not extend further than 12” (30 cm) fromthe fixing plane (wall). Reflective or shiny surfaces that project further than 12”(30 cm) may reflect an image of the internal light bulb.

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22-1/2”(57 cm)15(39 1/2”
cm)

3-1/2” (9 cm)
partially recessed

Cavity minimum dimensions

Installation—Senator
Heater Installation
Surface Mounted
The Senator front is supplied with a riser and a spacer frame for use in surface mounted installations. For your safety, theframe and heater must be securely fixed to the wall.
1.
2.
3.
4.
.

At the base of the heater, release the two screws on each side—see figure 18. Insert the riser’s side flanges under
the screws and tighten the screws.
Fit the side mounting brackets to the heater with two screws per side—see figure 18.
Position the spacer frame against the wall. Ensure that the spacer frame is central to the heater position and at theright height to accommodate the heater with riser on the floor finish or hearth.
Secure the spacer frame to the wall with four screws—see figure 19.
Secure the heater to the spacer frame using four screws through the side mounting brackets—see figure 20.

Partially Recessed
1. Make the cavity into the wall for the heater.
2. At the base of the heater, release the two screws on each side—see figure 18. Insert the riser’s side flanges under
the screws and tighten the screws.
3. Fit the side mounting brackets to the heater with two screws per side—see figure 18.
4. Place the heater in the mantel opening or cavity. Ensure the heater is true and square when aligning to opening or
cavity.
. Secure the heater to the wall using four screws through the side mounting brackets.

Figure 18

Figure 19

Figure 20

Senator Front Installation
1.
2.
3.

4.
.

Remove the front from its
packaging.
Install the air duct tothe heater with screws
provided—see figure 20a.
Hook the cast front onto
the side mounting brackets
on each side of theheater—see figure 21.
Place the cast top onto thecast front.
Hook the ashpan door tothe cast front.
Figure 20a

Figure 21

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Operating Instructions
Never cover the heater or obstruct the opening at the base of the heater; this could cause overheating andconsequent risk of fire.

Remote Control Operation
ON/OFF Button
To activate the remote handset, it is necessary to press the red ON/OFF button. The statuslamp on the heater will turn green—see figure 22.
Pressing this button at anytime while the DIMENSION effect and heater are in operation willturn the DIMENSION effect and heater off.
EFFECT Button
This turns the DIMENSION effect on and turns the status lamp amber. Press the button again
to turn the DIMENSION effect off.

ON/OFF
EFFECT
HEAT ++HEAT Button
This turns the DIMENSION effect and heater on. Both the status lamp and temperature lamp
turn red. The heater is now on high setting. Pressing and holding the button will adjust thetemperature setting and temperature lamp as below:
Temperature lamp color

Temperature setting

Green

Low

Amber

MediumRed

High

Manual Control Operation
The manual control is there as a backup. If the remote control has been damaged, lost, or the batteries life has expired,the manual control will enable the DIMENSION effect and heater to be operated.
The control is located at the bottom left hand corner or the heater.
Press the button once
This turns the DIMENSION effect on and turns the status lamp amber.
Press the button a second time
This turns the DIMENSION effect and heater on. Both the status lamp and temperature lamp turn red. The heater is now
on high setting.
Pressing and holding the button will adjust the temperature range and temperature as indicated above.
Press the button a third time
This turns the heater DIMENSION effect off.

Temperature Lamp

Figure 2212

MaintenanceImportant Safety
Before undertaking maintenance or replacing the light bulb, always disconnect the heater from the electricity supply by
removing the 3-pin plug and allowing the heater to cool.

Cleaning
The heater and plastic parts need only to be wiped clean with a dry soft cloth; do not use polishes or abrasive materials.
This is especially important when cleaning the effects screen.

Replacing the light bulb
The light bulb access cover is on the rear of the heater. Access can be gained as indicated below.
• Remove the front by lifting it clear of the heater.
• If the heater is secured with screws, remove the screws.
• Remove the heater.
• At the rear top of the heater, there is a hinged access panel. Unscrew andremove the locking screw—see figure 23.
• The light bulb is located into a cradle on the rear of the access panel. Openthe access panel and remove the bulb. Do this by gently gripping the bulb
and pulling it clear off the ceramic connector—see figure 23.
• Replace the light bulb with a 50W 12V
GY 6.35 type halogen bulb ONLY. Closethe access panel. When handling the lightbulb, avoid touching the glass with barefingers as this will reduce the life of thebulb. Be careful not to trap wiring between
the access panel and heater body.
It is important, when buying replacement
light bulb, to ensure that the filament isin the correct orientation to the location
pins—see figure 24.
• Secure the heater back in place—see
appropriate Installation section in thismanual.
Figure 24

Figure 23

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Schematic Wiring Diagrams
L

12V
50W
Lamp

Brown

Remotecontrolmother
board

Blue

Black

Blue

Effects
motor

Black

Blue

Heatermotor

Daughterboard
Red

Blue

Thermistor
Blue
Black

HandsetThermaltrip

Red

Heating
element

Blue

Brown

N

Transformer

Blue
Brown

Fuse position
if required

Heating
motor

Blue

Black

HeaterBlue

Lamp
Thermal trip

Black

Brown

Red

Black

Black

Red

Black

Blue

Circuit board
Effects
motor

Black

14

Blue

Brown

Black

Blue

Blue

Electronic
Transformer

MainsterminalTroubleshooting
Remote control does not work
The batteries in the remote control handset probably need replacing—see Maintenance section in this manual. The heater
can be operated manually as indicated in the Operating Instructions section.

Heater on but no light or low light
This is possibly a failure of the light bulb. Replace the light bulb as indicated in the Maintenance section. The bulb fitted
to this heater is a halogen type 50 Watt 12 Volt GY 6.35. A replacement bulb is supplied with the heater. Due to theindeterminate life span and ease or replacement, the light bulbs are specifically excluded from the warranty.
When handling the bulb, avoid touching the glass with bare fingers as this will reduce the life of the bulb.
Caution: Ensure the bulb is cool before attempting to remove it from the heater.

Heater on but no light or no heat
The first thing to do is check the wall socket. To do this, plug in a known working appliance. If the appliance you haveplugged in does not work, there is a good chance that the problem lies with the circuit breaker.
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 on a repeated basis, then a dedicated circuit will likely be required.

Heater is on but no heat
Check the temperature lamp setting. It may be that you want the room warmer and need to increase the temperature
setting.
Temperature lamp color

Temperature setting

Green

Low

Amber

MediumRed

High

Alternatively, a cut out device is fitted to the heater to prevent damage due to overheating. If it operates due to an
obstruction in the airflow, the heater must be turned off and allowed to cool for 15 minutes and the obstruction removed
before restarting.

Other problem than mentioned above
If you have a problem different than those mentioned above, contact your local Valor dealer for help.

Warranty
This electric fireplace was inspected, tested and carefully packaged to minimize the chance of damage during shipment.
If a part (excluding light bulbs*) within one (1) year from the date of purchase proves to be defective in material or
fabrication under normal use, the part will be repaired or replaced. The Company’s obligation under the warranty is toreplace or repair defective parts or to refund the purchase price. Any expenses or damage resulting from the installation,
removal or transportation of the product will be the responsibility of the owner and are not covered by this warranty.
Defects must be reported to the authorized dealer where the product was purchased. The owner assumes all other risks
arising out from the use or misuse of the product. The warranty will be void if the product damage or failure is deemed by
the Company to be caused by accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, incorrect installation or removal, or connection to anincorrect power source by the owner. The Company neither assumes, nor authorizes any person or entity to assume for it
any obligation or liability associated with its products.
*Light bulbs are not covered under this warranty.

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Spare Parts List
Description

EngineMotherboard/Thermister

5129855/1848

Daughterboard

5121767

Transformer

5129852

Lamp

5129309

Lampholder

5129713

Effects Fan

5129853

Heater Fan

5129856

Element

5129857

Effects Panel Assembly

5120290

Mirror Assembly

5130218

Remote Handset

5121963

Hardware Pack

841

Classica

InnovaClassic Arch

Senator

5131895AZ

Air duct assembly

5129404

5129976Hood

5122750PP

5129912Ashpan Door Knob

5121746

5129934

Cast Infill Panel

51217485129926

Hanging Bracket

5121721

Spacer Frame

5121993400159051217215129279PP

4001658AZ

Nickel Plated Finial

4001589

Casting Hooks

4001593AH

Heater Riser

4001597AH

Side Mounting Brackets

4001594AH

Air DuctClassica Hood

Casting
Hooks

Mounting
Brackets
Classica Air DuctSpacer Frame

Riser
Cast Infill Panel

Arch Air Duct

16

Arch Hood

Senator Spares

Spacer Frame