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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND

OWNER'S MANUAL

UNVENTED 

GAS FIREpLACE

MODELS

(A)VFD26FM(2,3)0(N,W,C)-1

(A)VFD26Fp(2,3)0L-1

(A)VFD26Fp30L10-1

Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces

This appliance may be installed in an aftermar-

ket, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) 

home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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.

This  is  an  unvented  gas-fired  heater.  It  uses  air 

(oxygen)  from  the  room  in  which  it  is  installed. 

provisions for adequate combustion and ventila-

tion air must be provided. Refer to page 9.

WATER  VApOR:  A  BY-pRODUCT  OF 

UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS

Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. 

An unvented room heater produces approximate-

ly one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 

BTU's  (.3KW's)  of  gas  input  per  hour.  Refer  to 

page 8.

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 from fuel combustion which can 

cause death or serious illness.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma

-

ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or 

any other appliance.

—  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

  •  Do not try to light any 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  suppli-

er’s instructions.

  •  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 

the fire department.

—  Installation and service must be performed by 

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas 

supplier.

WARNING: If the information in these instruc-

tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion 

may result causing property damage, personal 

injury or loss of life.

Installer:  Leave this manual with the appli-

ance.

Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-

ence.

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Summary of Contents for VFD26FM series

Page 1: ...per hour Refer to page 8 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 from fuel combus...

Page 2: ...ERS ROCK WOOL 16 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FLAME APPEARANCE 16 A VFD26FP3L10 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 17 A VFD26F M P 3 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 18 A VFD26F M P 2 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 19 PILOT FLAME CHARACTER...

Page 3: ...e hazard 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 c...

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: ...gas company before changing spud orifice 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 Installer m...

Page 6: ...own in Figure 2 for corner rough opening Be sure to provide gas line for fireplace and electrical power for optional blower assembly 1 Attach two 2 nailing flanges to firebox sides with two 2 10 x 1 2...

Page 7: ...E OPENING JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY GAS LINE OPENING J I K B C G A D E Figure 4 A VFD26 Series Dimensions Index Letter Dimension A 30 1 4 768mm B 30 762mm C 13 1 8 333mm D 18 1 8 460mm E 26 660mm G 25 635...

Page 8: ...rmostat FREC Electric Remote Control FWS 1 Wall Switch TMV Wall Thermostat Millivolt Reed Switch TRW Wireless Remote Wall Thermostat Water vapor is a by product of gas combustion An unvented room heat...

Page 9: ...e volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not l...

Page 10: ...e extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one with 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoorsors...

Page 11: ...tors 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 flex ible appliance connector c...

Page 12: ...rances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36 inches Mantel Clearances for Built in Installation Figure 9 Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of y...

Page 13: ...Remove shrink wrap and logs from fireplace 6 Place back base and fireplace in desired location 7 Connect gas line and electrical wiring at this time in accor dance with local codes 8 Place mantel ass...

Page 14: ...ogs per the Log Placement Instructions See Page 15 14 Install hood See Page 22 9 Attach mantel assembly to studs in the wall through the back brace using two 2 3 drywall screws provided 10 Slide front...

Page 15: ...This step is optional for A VFD26FP3L10 log sets Place front twig 5 onto 1 log and flat area on 3 log The bottom of the front twig is to be placed behind the grate tang that is second from the left At...

Page 16: ...burner as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames NOT...

Page 17: ...r assembly if applicable 3 Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF 4 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot b...

Page 18: ...able 3 Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF 4 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT...

Page 19: ...liance 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 knob counterc...

Page 20: ...Troubleshooting page 25 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...

Page 21: ...FF is the OFF position PILOT is the PILOT position A VFD26F M P 3 Max 20 000 BTU HR Min 14 000 BTU HR A VFD26FP3L10 Max 10 000 Min N A A VFD26F M P 2 Main Burner Operation The gas control modulates fr...

Page 22: ...fireplace Attach top frame to fireplace Use two 2 8 x 1 2 Phillips screws for top frame 5 Replace bottom louver 6 Replace top louver 3 PIECE FRAME KIT SIDE TRIM Figure 21 HOOD INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove up...

Page 23: ...burner assembly Note Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with burner assembly On circulating vent free firebox install remote control receiver behind bottom louver Refer to remote contr...

Page 24: ...ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 LATEST EDITION A factory installed junction box is located on the lower right side of the fireplace Wiring must be fed to the junction box and attached to the receptacle t...

Page 25: ...ct Replace gas regula tor 7 ODS pilot lights but flame 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 26: ...N S R3435 WIRE ASSEMBLY A VFD26F M P 3LP PART NUMBERS 10 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY 11 21590 PILOT BRACKET 14 R9022 BURNER TUBE 16 P182 ORIFICE 19 23493 TUBING ASSEMBLY 21 R3625 VALVE 23 23496 TUBING ASSEM...

Page 27: ...e 27 PARTS VIEW 5 PIECE LOG Y ASSEMBL MILLIVOLT VALVE Y ASSEMBL THERMOSTATIC VALVE Y ASSEMBL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 18 32 33...

Page 28: ...of fireplace The magnets on the bottom of speed control will sufficiently hold the speed control in place 13 Attach fan control bracket to upper right side of firebox with one 10 x 1 2 hex screw prov...

Page 29: ...r Kit 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX WHITE SPEED CONTROL FAN SWITCH GROUND BLACK FAN WHITE BLACK SWITCH BRACKET FBBX Wiring Diagram FBBX BLOWER KIT EXTENSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont FBB4 OPTIONAL VAR...

Page 30: ...e 1 side panel into firebox 5 Align clearance hole on brick panel bracket with screw hole in the left or right interior top of firebox Use two 2 10 x 1 2 screws to attach brick panel bracket to interi...

Page 31: ...ne the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Fireplace Number Part Description Fir...

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