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VFH-33

Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after

installation.

2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card

supplied with unvented room heater.

3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented

room heater.

Always consult your local Building Department  regarding regu-
lations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an
unvented room heater.

This appliance may be installed in an  aftermarket* manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from

the manufacturer.

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.

WARNING:  ANY CHANGE TO THIS  HEATER  OR ITS
CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Improper installation or use of the heater can cause seri-
ous injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon
monoxide poisoning.

General Information
This series is design certified in accordance with American
National Standard Z21.11.2-2000 by the Canadian Standards
Association as an Unvented Room Heater and should be installed
according to these instructions.

Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown
on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and
company making the change.

VFH-33R Only
750 Millivolt System
When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts
(electrical current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve.
After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas
control knob and the pilot will stay ON. Allow your pilot flame
to operate an additional one (1) to two (2) minutes before you turn
the gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position.
This time period allows the millivolts (electrical current) to build-
up to a sufficient level allowing the gas control to operate
properly.

INTRODUCTION

Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model No., Serial
No. and type of gas.

Attention:  During initial use of ceramic log you will detect an
odor as the ceramic log is cured.  Also, during the curing
process the ceramic log will burn with a yellow flame.

Notice:  During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and
smoke will occur.  To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, venti-
late the room in which the unit is installed.

Installation on Rugs and Tile
If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full
width and depth of the appliance.

The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as
used on wood stoves.  The protection is for rugs that are extremely
thick and light colored tile.

Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a masonry or UL 127 factory-
built fireplace in which an unvented room heater is installed.

WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the
burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.

Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip-
ment  or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall
be performed only by a  qualified agency.  The term "qualified
agency" means any individual, firm, corporation or company
which either in person or through a representative is engaged in
and is responsible for (a) the installation or replacement of gas
piping or (b) the connection, installation, repair or servicing of
equipment, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all
precautions required and has complied with all the requirements
of the authority having jurisdiction.

The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.*

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc.  1430 Broad-
way, New York, N.Y. 10018.

High Altitudes
For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), ratings should
be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m)
above sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company
before changing spud/orifice size.

Well Head Gas Installations
Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may affect the
Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating
value. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before
changing spud/orifice size.

Summary of Contents for VFH-33M-1

Page 1: ...lified installer service agency or the gas supplier 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 a...

Page 2: ...4 Placement of Glowing Embers Rock Wool 14 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 15 VFH 33M Lighting Instructions 16 VFH 33R Lighting Instructions 17 VFH 33T Lighting Instructions 18 Pilot Flame Cha...

Page 3: ...ce temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance Do not place clothing or other f...

Page 4: ...rvice 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 adsorption on walls of new...

Page 5: ...tial use of ceramic log you will detect an odor as the ceramic log is cured Also during the curing process the ceramic log will burn with a yellow flame Notice Duringinitialfiringofthisunit itspaintwi...

Page 6: ...Unfinished EHM33 CF Mantel Cherry EHM33 OF Mantel Oak EHM33 CU Corner Mantel Unfinished EHM33 CCF Corner Mantel Cherry EHM33 COF Corner Mantel Oak EHB33 U Large Hearth Base Unfinished EHB33 CF Large...

Page 7: ...ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b Weatherstripping has been added on openable...

Page 8: ...12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 1 You can also remove door intoadjoiningroom seeoption3 Figure1 Eachventilationgrill o...

Page 9: ...t inlet of control valve and pipe capped or plugged for pressure test Never pressure test with appliance connected control valve will sustain damage A gas valve and ground joint union should be instal...

Page 10: ...wall or material should not be less than 8 inches 2 Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36 inches Mantel Clearances for Built in Installation Figur...

Page 11: ...arthbaseaccessories When installing the corner mantel use the EHB CU EHB CCF EHB COF hearth base accessories The hearth base is optional for these installations You can install the fireplace face mant...

Page 12: ...antel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 5 page 10 Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner Frame in rough opening Use dimensions shown in...

Page 13: ...s lowered 3 Remove top louver from appliance by removing 4 truss head Phillips screws 4 Insert the trim top into the top interior of the appliance Position the 3 slots in the trim top downward Align t...

Page 14: ...tion with flue damper closed State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters Figure 14 PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS ROCK WOOL Provided with the log set is a small bag of glowi...

Page 15: ...ng agents These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irrit...

Page 16: ...control knob clockwise to the OFF position NOTE Knob cannot be turned to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 5 Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near...

Page 17: ...Turn ON OFF switch to OFF position and or set thermostat if present to lowest setting If appli cable Turn off all electric power to the heater 1 STOP Read the safety information label 2 Make sure the...

Page 18: ...force TO TURN OFF 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 Tu...

Page 19: ...re 20 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 20 See Troubleshooting page 22 Cleaning and Maintenance Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Figure 21 When the pilot has a large yellow tip...

Page 20: ...PILOT is the PILOT position Position 1 The input will be 25 000 BTUH Position 2 The input will be 20 000 BTUH Position 3 The input will be 15 000 BTUH VFH 33R AND VFH 33T Main Burner Operation The gas...

Page 21: ...components may 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 i...

Page 22: ...assembly or get it serviced g Gas regulator setting is not correct Replace gas regulator 7 ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released a Control knob not fully pressed in Press i...

Page 23: ...Assembly 2 10765 TrimSide Left 3 10764 TrimSide Right 4 10603 OuterCasingAssembly 5 DVF 076 InsideMountingFlange 2Required 6 DVF 088 NailingFlange 4Required 7 EL 031 DoorStop 8 10606 InnerCasingAssemb...

Page 24: ...LVALVECOVER FORWARD 16 R 5024 MANUALCONTROLROD 17 R 5040 CONTROLKNOB 18 R 2313 PIEZOIGNITOR Index Part No Number Description Index Part No Number Description NOTSHOWN P 254 46ORIFICE NATONLY NOTSHOWN...

Page 25: ...he 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 Model Number Part Description F...

Page 26: ...ped liner mounting brackets with screw holes in the inner casing Use 1 liner mounting bracket for each side brick liner and use 2 liner mounting brackets for the rear brick liner Attach the 4 Z shaped...

Page 27: ...rd 3 If fireplace is installed in a framed enclosure disconnect flexible gas line from gas supply Remove fireplace from framed enclosure in order to route cord set Caution Do not damage flexible gas l...

Page 28: ...electrically grounded CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Oiling Bl...

Page 29: ...0 LINER MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT 2 REQUIRED 2 R 2802 BRICK LINER SIDE 2 REQUIRED 3 R 2803 BRICK LINER REAR 4 SR 178 LINER MOUNTING BRACKET REAR 4 REQUIRED FBT 2 BRASSTRIMKIT 1 DVF 118 BRASS TRIM SIDE LE...

Page 30: ...Page 30 VFH 33 ACCESSORY PARTS VIEW FWS 1 WALL SWITCH FBT 4 EXTENDED BLACK FRAME VFHL 33BR 1 BRASS LOUVERS...

Page 31: ...Page 31 VFH 33 Service Notes...

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