GV60WIFI Upgrade Instructions
GV60WIFI Upgrade Instructions
WIFI UPGRADES
For Valor L1, L1 See Thru, L2, L3, LT1, LT2 , LX1, LX2, H5, H6, and P2 Heaters
WARNING Caution
All electrical installations must be When installing any cables or wires in the steps
performed by a qualified electrician and listed, be sure to gather any extra wire with cable
must be electrically wired and grounded ties and prevent them touching the firebox or other
in accordance with local codes, or, in the hot metal surfaces in the fireplace!
absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
Attention!
If the AC receptacle in your fireplace has not
been connected, see your Installation Manual for
instructions, or hard wire back to available power
(consult local electrical codes).
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Hardware Specifications All Models
Hardware Requirements
Depending on which model fireplace you are installing the upgrade on, the hardware required will be different. There
are three different hardware kits that may be required. They are listed below by fireplace - check your fireplace's
information card to identify its model.
Any kit marked with a is required - be sure you have all required kits before starting the upgrade.
P2
Linear Fireplaces (L, LX, and LT) H5 and H6 Fireplaces
Fireplaces
Kit Description 1500K, 1100I, 1100J, 1150I,
1500I, 1500J, 1700J, 2100K, 2500K, 1100M,
1600K, 1150J, 1400I, 1400J, 200A
1700I 1800J, 2200J 2200K 2700K 1400M
1700K, 1800K 1400K
RCK400 Valor 10 Receiver /
Included Incl Incl Included Included
Remote Kit
n/a Junction Box Incl with H6
** ** Included Incl Incl
1400M
H5/6-WPK H5 and H6 WiFi †
Power Kit H5 1100M †
only
P2-WPK P2 WiFi Power Kit ‡
GV60VM V-Module Kit (V3) Incl *† *† ‡
GV60WIFI WiFi Module Kit
* If your H5 or H6 has an 1195CFK optional fan kit installed, verify the power module installed is a G6R-BUMV3
(see GV60 (V-Module Kit) on next page for details). If it is not a V3, you will need to order the GV60VM kit.
** Series I and J Linears: If no electrical accessories are already installed, a standard junction box with receptacle
must be installed. See your fireplace's installation manual.
† If your H5 or H6 has no fan kit installed, you will need to order the GV60VM and H5/6-WPK kits.
‡ If your P2 has no fan kit installed, you will need to order the GV60VM and P2-WPK kits.
Note
If you are unsure of whether the equipment in your
installation meets requirements, please contact your
local Valor dealer: [Link]/contact/
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Hardware Specifications All Models
RCK400 (Remote Control Kit) Part No. GV60VM (V-Module Kit) Part No.
Receiver Valor 10 Two Way B6R-RAP 4005597 V-Module - Relay Box G6R-BUMV3 4002530
Valor 10 Handset Black 4007548 Cable Module to Receiver G6R-CB10 4008199
Valor 10 Handset Wall Holder 4004459 Power Cord Assemblly 18GA-1MTR 4006350
Battery Holder BH-343-3B6 4006553 Velcro 3/4 Wide Loop Self Adhesive 4000022
Battery Box Cable 1500 mm 4006552 Velcro 3/4 Wide Hook Self Adhesive 4000023
Velcro 3/4" Wide Loop Self Adhesive (2) 4000022 Cable Tie 4005524
Velcro 3/4" Wide Hook Self Adhesive (2) 4000023
Cable Tie 4005524
AAA Batteries for Handset (2) 4002084
AA Batteries for Battery Holder (4) 4006432
GV60 Valor 10 Remote Control Operation
Manual
V-Module
G6R-BUMV3
WiFi Module
B6R-W3ZV
H5/6-WPK P2-WPK
WiFi Power WiFi Power
Kit for H5 Kit for P2
and H6
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Wiring Diagram All Models
Wiring Diagram
Inside Fireplace Out of Fireplace
Lights
RBWSK
Fan (If applicable)
3'
low voltage
cable
120V
black
Interruptor
V-module Block
IGNITOR
yellow red
WiFi
Module Antenna
Module
port
PANEL
Valor 10
Receiver Battery Power
Battery Holder
SI port
RESET Button
Inside Fireplace
Out of Fireplace
PM
WiFi Router
Valor 10 Remote
Smartphone
or Tablet in
WiFi range
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H5/6 Power Kit (H5/6-WPK) H5 and H6 Models
4. Slide the tab at the far end of the box into the slot of
Note the appliance case located
This Section only applies to all H5 and H6 right behind the cable
fireplaces that do not have the optional 1195CFK clamp. Ensure the wires
fan kit or an AC receptacle already installed. Skip are not pinched between
this page if this does not apply. the junction box and the
appliance case.
Hardware
The H5/6-WPK kit consists of:
• An electrical housing
• An electrical snap-in socket
See Hardware Requirements on page 2 for full
details.
Electrical
wiring enters
through the
left hand
side of the
appliance case
(front round
hole) 6. Tuck the wires inside the junction box and hold it
against the appliance case while pushing any excess
wire out through the wire clamp.
3. Place the junction box cover in the front left corner
of the appliance case. 7. Tighten the wire clamp outside of the appliance
case.
8. Fix the junction box to the appliance (1 screw).
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P2 Power Kit (P2-WPK) P2 Models
4. Slide the tab at the far end of the box into the slot of
Note the appliance case located
This Section only applies to all P2 fireplaces that right behind the cable
do not have the optional 255CFK fan kit or an AC clamp. Ensure the wires
receptacle already installed. Skip this page if this are not pinched between
does not apply. the junction box and the
appliance case.
Hardware
The P2-WPK kit consists of:
• An electrical housing
• An electrical snap-in socket
See Hardware Requirements on page 2 for full
details.
Electrical
wiring enters
through the
left hand
side of the
appliance case
(front round
hole) 6. Tuck the wires inside the junction box and hold it
against the appliance case while pushing any excess
wire out through the wire clamp.
3. Place the junction box cover in the front left corner
of the appliance case. 7. Tighten the wire clamp outside of the appliance
case.
8. Fix the junction box to the appliance (1 screw).
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V-Module Kit (GV60VM) Linear Models
4. Connect one end of the V-Module's Receiver termi-
Note nal cable (white connector) to the MODULE Port on
This Section only applies to 1500I/J, 1700I/J, 1800J, the Receiver, and the other end to the V-Module.
and 2200J fireplaces, linear models with an 5. Connect the fan/light Molex connectors (if appli-
incompatible V-Module (V2 or earlier), or linear cable).
models lacking a V-Module entirely. Skip this page
if this does not apply. Light cable Module cable
(if applicable) (to Receiver, see
Wiring Diagram)
L1 L2 L3
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V-Module Kit (GV60VM) H5 and H6 Models
Installing the V-Module
Note See "Wiring Diagram" on page 4 for details.
This Section only applies to 1100I/J, 1150I/J,
1. Disconnect power to the appliance.
1400I/J, 1400K, and 1100M fireplaces, those with
an incompatible V-Module (V2 or earlier), or 2. Connect the AC power cable's Molex connector to
those lacking a V-Module entirely. Skip this page if the POWER terminal of the V-Module.
this does not apply. 3. Plug the power cable into the fireplace's AC recep-
tacle. The receptacle is located inside the fireplace in
the bottom left corner.
Hardware
4. Connect one end of the V-Module's Receiver termi-
The GV60VM kit consists of: nal cable (white connector) to the MODULE Port on
• V-Module the Receiver, and the other end to the V-Module.
• AC power cable 5. Connect the fan/light Molex connectors (if appli-
• Receiver connector cable cable).
See "Hardware Requirements" on page 2 for full
details. Light cable Module cable
(if applicable) (to Receiver, see
Wiring Diagram)
Removing an Old V-Module
Only carry out these steps if removing a V2 or earlier Fan cable
(if applicable)
V-Module.
1. Disconnect power to the power receptacle.
2. Disconnect the AC plug from the power receptacle.
3. Disconnect the fan cable (if installed) from the fan AC Power cable
(to receptacle)
port.
4. Disconnect the light cable (if installed) from the light
6. Attach Velcro and place the V-Module as close to the
port.
location indicated in the diagram below as possible,
5. Disconnect the cable from the MODULE port on the inside the bottom of the fireplace.
Receiver.
6. Remove the old V-Module with AC power and Re-
ceiver cables.
H5/H6
Note
The V-module should be placed as close to the
Receiver as possible depending on your fireplace.
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V-Module Kit (GV60VM) P2 Models
5. Connect the fan Molex connector (if applicable).
Note
This Section only applies to 200A fireplaces with Module cable
(to Receiver, see
an incompatible V-Module (V2 or earlier), or Wiring Diagram)
those lacking a V-Module entirely. Skip this page if
this does not apply. Fan cable
(if applicable)
Hardware
The GV60VM kit consists of:
AC Power cable
• V-Module (to receptacle)
• AC power cable
• Receiver connector cable 6. Attach Velcro and place the V-Module as close to the
See "Hardware Requirements" on page 2 for full location indicated in the diagram below as possible,
details. in the back left corner of the bottom of the fireplace,
behind the receiver.
Installing the V-Module
See "Wiring Diagram" on page 4 for details.
1. Disconnect power to the appliance.
2. Connect the AC power cable's Molex connector to
P2
the POWER terminal of the V-Module.
3. Plug the power cable into the fireplace's AC recep- Note
tacle. The receptacle is located inside the fireplace in
The V-module should be placed as close to the
the bottom left corner.
Receiver as possible depending on your fireplace.
4. Connect one end of the V-Module's Receiver termi-
nal cable (white connector) to the MODULE Port on Proceed to Remote Kit (RCK400).
the Receiver, and the other end to the V-Module.
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Remote Kit (RCK400)
4. Reconnect the wires listed in Step 1 to the new
Note Receiver.
This section applies to 1500I/J, 1700I/J, 1800J, Spark
2200J, 1100I/J, 1150I/J, 1400I/J, and 1400K wire tab SW (yellow) TC (red)
Module
Hardware (to V-module)
Wiring
harness
The RCK400 kit consists of:
• Receiver Panel /
Wall Switch
• Valor 10 remote handset*
SI port Battery
• Valor 10 handset wall holder (to WiFi module) holder
• Battery holder**
• Battery holder cable 5. Place Velcro tabs onto the new Receiver, and place it
in the original location. Make sure the RESET button
is facing the direction of easiest access.
Notes
* The handset contains the temperature sensor Synchronize New Remote Control
and is therefore required to use any thermostatic Your new Receiver comes with a Valor 10 handset. The
functions via the app. Receiver and the handset must be initially paired be-
** If there is already an existing battery holder and fore the first use. (Note that batteries must already be
cable installed in your fireplace, you may continue installed in the wall mounted battery holder)
to use it. 1. Insert two 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries in the hand-
set.
See "Hardware Requirements" on page 2 for full 2. Locate the RESET button on the front side of the
details. Receiver.
3. With a thin object, press and hold the Receiver’s
Installing the Receiver RESET button until you hear one short and one long
See "Wiring Diagram" on page 4 for details. beeps. After the second beep, release the reset but-
ton.
1. Disconnect power from the fireplace.
4. Within the subsequent 20 seconds, press and hold
2. Label wires and disconnect from existing Receiver.
the button on the remote handset. will be
See Wiring Diagram on page 4 for reference.
displayed on the handset during the pairing se-
These include:
quence. You will hear two short beeps confirming
• SPARK (Ignitor) wire
the pairing is done.
• SW (yellow) wire
• TC (red) wire If you hear one long beep, the pairing sequence has
• Wiring harness to the control valve failed or the wiring is incorrect.
• PANEL wire to remote wall switch (if applicable) This is a one time pairing only and is not required when
• Battery holder cable (if applicable) changing the batteries of the handset or battery holder.
• MODULE wire to V-Module (if applicable) The remote control system is now ready to use.
3. Remove old Receiver. If desired, mount the wall holder to the wall, no closer
than 3' to the fireplace. Do not mount the wall holder
above the fireplace.
Proceed to Wifi Module Kit (GV60WIFI).
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WiFi Module Kit (GV60WIFI)
Module Installation Location
Note For Linear fireplaces (L1, L2, L3, LT1, and LT2) and LX1,
This Section applies to all fireplaces. place the WiFi module just to the right of the control
valve, as indicated below.
Hardware
The GV60WIFI kit consists of:
• WiFi module
• Receiver connector cable
L1/LT1 L2/LT2 L3
See "Hardware Requirements" on page 2 for full
details.
Attention!
LX2
It is important that the main power is connected
before the battery pack. This prevents the WiFi For H5 and H6 fireplaces, place the WiFi module in the
module from draining power from the batteries. right hand end of the controls area as indicated below.
H5/H6
For P2 fireplaces, place the WiFi module in the back
right corner of the bottom of the fireplace, behind the
valve, as indicated below.
WiFi cable P2
(to Receiver
SI port) Your installation is now complete. You may now
proceed to "Valor 10 WiFi Control Software Instructions",
document 4007972.
5. Connect battery pack to Receiver.
6. Attach Velcro and place the WiFi module inside the
front panel of the fireplace per the diagrams to
the right in Module Installation Location. The mod-
ule should be placed with the RESET button facing
toward the user.
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After Installation
Resetting the Module For Software Information
In the event of a nonrecoverable failure, or if the For information on how to use the Valor 10 software
homeowner needs to set up a new home network, the app to configure and operate your upgraded fireplace,
WiFi module can be easily reset to factory default to please see "Valor 10 WiFi Control Software Instructions".
allow all the setup steps to be done again.
Instruction Manual
Caution
Performing this action removes all existing network
data from your WiFi module! Valor 10 App
Valor 10 WiFi Control Software Instructions
For Valor heaters using the Valor WiFi Module
To reset the module: 3. You must register with Valor
to use the app (one time only).
1. Ensure it is receiving power from the fireplace.
Note to the Installer: Completing installation
of this software requires the Homeowner to Tap the Register button.
provide a smart device and personal details. It is
2. Insert a thin object (eg. paper clip) in the small recommended you complete this installation with
the homeowner present.
opening below the WLAN LED on the unit and press Software Installation
1. Visit either the Apple Store or the Google Play Store,
until you feel the reset button click. depending on the destination smart device.
2. Search for “Valor 10”. You will see an app called
“Valor 10 Remote”. 4. Fill in the Registration screen
with the homeowner details.
This will include setting a
new password for a Valor 10
account.
5. Tap Register when all details
are completed.
During the reset, the Receiver LED will blink blue slowly, 2. Tap Next.
Upon reset, the WLAN will briefly blink red (to indicate
network loss) and then blink blue (to indicate seeking a
connection).
The module is now at factory default and you are ready
to configure.
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication.
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