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Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot

Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot

When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen 

Depletion Sensor as follows:
1.  Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. 

When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open end 

wrench.

2.  Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. 

This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider 

webs. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A. 

Warning: 

Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to 

clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that 

controls the gas flow.

The VF24FP2-1 gas control maximum and minimum inputs 

are listed below.

OFF is the OFF position.
PILOT is the PILOT position.

VF24FP2-1

Max. 

20,000 BTU/HR

Min. 

7,000 BTU/HR

VF24FP2-1  can  be  converted  to  10,000  BTU  for  Bedroom 

Installation

Max. 

10,000 BTU/HR

Min. 

7,000 BTU/HR

Figure 19

For installation in a bedroom the VF24FP2-1, 20,000 BTU input 

must be converted to a 10,000 input fireplace.

Attention: 

Main burner orifice for conversion to 10,000 BTU's is 

located in your Owner's Envelope.

Bedroom Installation: VF24FP2-1 Only

The bedroom must be an unconfined space. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54 

defines an unconfined space as “a space whose volume is not less 

than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU per hour (4.8m

3

 per kw) of the 

aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.”
Refer  to  "Provisions  for Adequate  Combustion  and  Ventilation 

Air," Page 6.

Instructions for Conversion of a VF24FP2-1 into a 10,000 BTU 

unit:

  1.  If installed, turn OFF gas supply to fireplace.

  2.  Lift upward to remove screen front.

  3.  Remove logs from fireplace.

  4.  Remove rear log support from inner casing [three (3) 10 x 1/2" 

screws].

  5.  Disconnect supply tubing from orifice fitting.

  6.  Remove air shutter and orifice fitting from venturi (throat) of 

main burner by removing one (1) Phillips screw.

  7. 

For Natural gas only,

 remove coupling from orifice fitting.

  8.  Remove air shutter from orifice fitting.

  9. 

For Natural gas only,

 remove 20,000 BTU main burner orifice 

marked 49 from orifice fitting and replace with 10,000 BTU 

VF24FP3-1 Main Burner Operation

The  gas  control  modulates  from  a  minimum  input  of  14,000 

BTU/HR (LO setting) to a maximum input of 20,000 BTU/HR 

(HI setting). 

Cleaning and Maintenance / Main Burner

Warning:

 Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.

Caution: 

You must keep control areas, burner and circulating air 

passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before 

each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. 

Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from 

carpeting, bedding materials, etc. 

Logs

Be careful cleaning and handling logs so as not to damage them. 

If logs break or fall apart in handling, spray the broken pieces and 

fibers with water, sweep up and discard.

main burner orifice 

marked 1.30mm.

  9. 

For Propane (LP) gas only,

 remove 20,000 BTU, main burner 

orifice marked 55 from orifice fitting and replace with 10,000 

BTU main burner orifice 

marked 64.

 

 10. Replace air shutter onto orifice fitting.

 11. 

For Natural gas only, 

replace coupling onto orifice fitting.

 12. Attach air shutter and orifice fitting onto venturi (throat) of 

main burner with one (1) Phillips screw from Step 6.

   

Attention: 

Air shutter will have a 1/16" opening on Natural 

gas. Air shutter will be fully open on Propane (LP) gas.

 13. Attach supply tubing onto orifice fitting.

 14. Attach rear log support to inner casing with three (3) 10 x 1/2" 

screws from Step 4.

 15. Turn on gas supply to fireplace and check all gas connections 

for leaks with soap solution, watching for bubbles on all gas 

connections.

 16. Install logs into fireplace, refer to "Log Placement", Page 12.

 17. Replace screen front onto fireplace.

 18. Check main burner flame for proper flame characteristics. Refer 

to "Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance, Page 20.

 19. Refer to rating plate in order to check box for which installation 

applies, either 20,000 or 10,000 BTU input.

 20. Conversion from 20,000 BTU to 10,000 BTU input fireplace 

is completed.

MAIN BURNER AND THERMOSTAT OPERATION

VF24FP2-1: CONVERSION TO 10,000 BTU'S FOR BEDROOM INSTALLATION

Summary of Contents for VF24FP2-1

Page 1: ...s of gas input per hour Refer to page 6 WARNING If not installed operated and main tained in accordance with the manufacturer s in structions this product could expose you to sub stances in fuel or fr...

Page 2: ...Placement 12 Placement of Glowing Embers Rock Wool 12 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 12 VF24FP3 1 Lighting Instructions 13 VF24FP2 1 Lighting Instructions 14 Pilot Flame Characteristics 15 16...

Page 3: ...azard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young childrenshould becarefullysupervisedwhen they are in the same room with the appliance Do not place clot...

Page 4: ...ight pilot lights perform service or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or...

Page 5: ...your gas company before changing spud ori ce size WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may result in sooting and property damage Instructions to Installer 1 Installe...

Page 6: ...s water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b Weatherstripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c Caulking or sealants are applied to...

Page 7: ...ount of BTU Hr used BTU Hr maximum the space can support BTU Hr actual amount of BTU Hr used Example 25 600 BTU Hr maximum the space can support 38 000 BTU Hr actual amount of BTU Hr used Warning If t...

Page 8: ...nectors of Other Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction The state of Massachusetts requires that a exible appliance connector c...

Page 9: ...place opening to any combustible wall or material should not be less than 4 inches 2 Clearances from the top of the replace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 30 inches Mantel Clearances f...

Page 10: ...g ange will secure the replace 6 Placeleftmantelsideagainstbase Insertdowelsinbreastboard into left mantel side 7 Use four 4 pre drilled screw holes on back of breastboard to secure breastboard to man...

Page 11: ...the appliance the gas supply will enter on right hand side See Gas Supply Page 8 3 Insert replace into enclosure 4 Attach nailing anges to framing with a screw or nail 5 Finishedwallsurfacewillbe ush...

Page 12: ...ttle is necessary to cover this area Excess ember material causes the yellow ame to become orange and stringy Apply just enough to obtain slow glow and a gold yellow ame Avoid any drafts that alter bu...

Page 13: ...Turn ON OFF switch to OFF position and or set thermostat if present to lowest setting If applicable Turn off all electric power to the heater 1 STOP Read the safety information label 2 Make sure the m...

Page 14: ...FF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Set thermostat gas control knob to lowest setting 2 Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed if applicable LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Turn gas control...

Page 15: ...re 15 If pilot ame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 14 See Troubleshooting page 18 Cleaning and Maintenance Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot When the pilot has a large yellow tip ame clean t...

Page 16: ...8 Remove air shutter from ori ce tting 9 ForNaturalgasonly remove20 000BTUmainburnerori ce marked 49 from ori ce tting and replace with 10 000 BTU VF24FP3 1 Main Burner Operation The gas control modul...

Page 17: ...be checked with a millivolt meter 0 1000 MV range Remote Receiver Use the following steps to place the remote receiver adjacent to the gas valve Attention The remote receiver bracket is not used in t...

Page 18: ...rrect Replace gas regula tor 7 ODS pilot lights but ame goes out when control knob is released a Control knob not fully pressed in Press in control knob fully b Control knob not pressed in long enough...

Page 19: ...ITCH WIRE HARNESS NOT SHOWN P 263 NIPPLE 8 NOT SHOWN 15465 TUBING VALVE TO PILOT REGULATOR NAT NOT SHOWN 15466 TUBING PILOT REGULATOR TO PILOT NAT NOT SHOWN R 7063 PILOT REGULATOR NAT VF24FP2 1 ONLY 1...

Page 20: ...Page 20 20248 2 0806 PARTS VIEW 10 27 26 25 VF24FP2 28 VF24FP3 31 29 32 30 1 7 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 24 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 23 20 21 22...

Page 21: ...box 5 Place the 2 liner mounting brackets over the front edges of the 2 side brick liners Attach liner mounting brackets to outer casing with 4 four 10 x 1 2 screws from Step 4 6 Replacelogsintoburner...

Page 22: ...motor Align and attach blower assembly to outer casing side See Figure 2 10 Snap Heyco into blower shield side 11 Placeblowershieldsideadjacenttomotor Routeblowermotor wires through Heyco on blower s...

Page 23: ...d on left front of valve cover on burner assembly Insert blower shield front adjacent to blower motor and blower shield side Align clearance hole on blower shield front with left front screw hole on v...

Page 24: ...screws at interior top of inner casing that were loosened in Step 6 30 Attach burner assembly to inner bottom with three 3 10 x 1 2 screws from Step 5 31 Attach rear log support to inner casing with t...

Page 25: ...the ground the appliance cord plug can be plugged into the adapter and be electrically grounded CAUTION Labelallwirespriortodisconnectionwhenservic ing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and d...

Page 26: ...part number and description coincide 1 2 3 Index Number Part Number Description VPF24BR Brass Trim Kit 1 11328 Trim Top 2 11326 Trim Left 3 11327 Trim Right VPF24SS Stainless Steel Trim Kit 1 20227 Tr...

Page 27: ...Page 27 20248 2 0806 SERVICE NOTES...

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