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NOTE:

  The  display  shows  the  set  temperature  every  30  sec-

onds.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

• 

Select either the 

 MODE or the 

 MODE by 

briefly pressing the SET button.

• 

Hold the 

SET

 button until the TEMP display flashes.

• 

Set the desired temperature with   (large flame) or 

 (small 

flame).

• 

Press 

OFF

 or simply wait to complete programming.

• 

NOTE:

 When  the  desired  room  temperature  is  SET  on  the 

hand held remote, the burner will automatically turn on when 
the room temperature drops 3 degrees Fahrenheit (F) below 
the SET temperature. The remote system will turn the burner 
off when the room temperature reaches 3 degrees Fahrenheit 
(F) above the SET temperature. The pilot will remain lit be-
tween burner cycles when using the thermostatic remote con-
trol feature.

SETTING THE TIMER

• 

Select Timer mode by briefly pressing the SET button.

• 

Press and hold the SET button until the P1 

 (sun symbol) 

is displayed and the time flashes. Set the hour by pressing the  

 (large flame) and set the minutes by pressing the 

 (small 

flame).

• 

Briefly press 

SET

 button for the next burner cycle time.

• 

Example: P1 

 (moon symbol) continue through P2 

 (sun 

symbol) and P2   (moon symbol).

• 

Once all four (4) times are set, press 

OFF

 or simply wait to 

complete programming.

MANUAL OPERATION

Follow  appliance  lighting  instructions  for  gaining  access  to  the 
gas control and the pilot burner. Access to the pilot burner is only 
required for ignition with a match.

When  turning  main  valve  knob,  do  not  force.  Knob  has  a  slip 
clutch that clicks until the end stops are reached. This allows for 

manual  flame  height  adjustment  as  well  as  adjustment  to  pilot 

standby position.

1. 

STOP! 

Read the safety information included before proceed-

ing.

2.  Turn main valve knob to the 

OFF

, full clockwise 

 

position.

3.  Turn MANUAL knob to the 

MAN

, full clockwise 

 

position.

4.  Place ON/OFF switch (if equipped) in 

O

 (OFF position).

5.  Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Verify that no gas 

is in the area around the appliance, including near the floor. 

If 

you detect gas STOP!

 Follow "A" in the safety information 

on page 25. If no gas is present, proceed to step 6.

6.  Place ON/OFF switch in   (ON position).

SETTING THE TIME

Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handsets

• 

The display will flash after either: 

 

a. Installing the battery or

 

b. Simultaneously pressing the  

 (large flame) and 

 (small 

flame).

• 

Press    (large flame) to set the hour and the   (small flame) 

to set the minute.

• 

Press OFF to return to manual mode or simply wait and it will 

automatically return to the manual mode.

CHANGING THE MODE OF OPERATION

Briefly pressing the 

SET

 button changes the mode of operation in 

the following order: 

NOTE:  MANUAL mode can also be reached by pressing either 

the 

 (large flame) or the   (small flame).

and back to

 

Mode - Manual Flame Height Adjustment

• 

Press   (large flame) to turn on the main burner.

• 

Press    (large flame) to increase the flame height.

• 

Press   (small flame) to decrease the flame height or to go to 

pilot standby position.

NOTE:

  While pressing either button a symbol indicating trans-

mission  appears  on  the  display.  The  receiver  confirms 

transmission with a beep.

 - Daytime Temperature Mode

(appliance  must  be  in  standby  mode;  pilot  ignited):  The  room 
temperature  is  measured  and  compared  to  the  set  temperature. 

The  flame  height  is  then  automatically  adjusted  to  achieve  the 

Daytime set temperature.

 - Nighttime Setback Temperature Mode

(appliance must be in standby mode; pilot ignited):
The  room  temperature  is  measured  and  compared  to  the  Night-

time Setback temperature. The flame height is then automatically 

adjusted to achieve the Nighttime Setback temperature.

 - Timer Mode

(appliance must be in standby mode; pilot ignited):
The timer setting allows you to set two (2) burner 

 times 

and two (2) burner 

 times every 24 hours.

For 

 to operate as a thermostat, TEMP must be set at 40°F 

(4°C) or higher.
If the 

 setting is decreased to ≤ 39°F (3.9°C), the motor 

will turn the valve to the standby position in the moon times and 
await the next burner 

 cycle.

 

VFIL SERIES REMOTE ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Summary of Contents for VFIL18N

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...14 Gas Supply 15 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 16 Wiring VFRL Models 17 VFRL 18 24 30 Lighting Instructions 18 VFRL1810 N P Lighting Instructions 19 VFIL Series Operating Instructions 20 VFI...

Page 3: ...only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes Correct installation of burner proper location of the heater and annual cleaning are necessary to avoid...

Page 4: ...rform 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 adsorption on walls...

Page 5: ...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 Solid...

Page 6: ...e an unvented room heater as the primary heat source an entire house WATER VAPOR A BY PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Model Gas Valve Type Regulator Pressure Setting Gas Inlet Pressure Max Gas Inlet...

Page 7: ...e following Gas burner assembly Two 2 masonry anchoring screws two 2 10 x 1 2 black sheet metal anchoring screws and damper clamp The millivolt controlled heater may be operated with optional devices...

Page 8: ...use with the appliance 6 Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 3 of this manual WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS APPLIANCE WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED Clothing or other flammable material shou...

Page 9: ...installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Unusua...

Page 10: ...bustible material at least 8 you must operate heater with flue damper open Minimum Dimensions For Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces UL127 Factory Built Fireplaces Figure 2 Model A B C D VF R I L1810 21 13...

Page 11: ...teps Operate the heater with the flue damper open See page 12 for Installing as a Vented Appliance Raise the mantel to the proper height Remove the mantel Floor Clearance Figure 6 If installing heater...

Page 12: ...FROM DECORA TIVEAPPLIANCESFORINSTALLATIONINSOLIDFUEL BURNING FIREPLACES Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height is 6 feet Chart shows minimum opening sq in for given height and...

Page 13: ...lt series burner If a Remote Control option is to be used with the VFRL millivolt series burner without the Support Legs installed the remote receiver box must be installed outside of the firebox away...

Page 14: ...ge of the burner sits inside the front edge of the fireplace or firebox opening 4 Anchor holes are provided in the bottom base or optional sup port legs of the burner housing After centering the burne...

Page 15: ...h of pipe tee connected into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect Figure 13 The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANSZ21 2...

Page 16: ...s or bonding 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...

Page 17: ...box or set on the hearth extension Note Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with the top of the appliance On a circulating vent free firebox it may be possible to install the remote con...

Page 18: ...orce 5 Close bottom louver assembly if applicable 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this page 2 Open bottom louver assembly if applicable 3 Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF 4 Turn off all ele...

Page 19: ...ce 5 Close bottom louver assembly if applicable 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this page 2 Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 4 O...

Page 20: ...of the VFIL series Loft Burner install 4 AA batteries into the Remote Receiver module and 1 9 volt battery into the hand held remote The remote control and receiver should be programmed together from...

Page 21: ...may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...

Page 22: ...F 12 HOUR CLOCK Display Timer Thermostat RF Remote Handsets Press OFF and small flame until display changes from Fahrenheit 12 hour clock to Celsius 24 hour clock and vice versa AUTOMATIC OPERATION W...

Page 23: ...Verify that no gas is in the area around the appliance including near the floor If you detect gas STOP Follow A in the safety information on page 25 If no gas is present proceed to step 6 6 Place ON...

Page 24: ...instructions for gaining accessibility to the gas control Place ON OFF switch in O off position Turn main valve knob to the OFF full clockwise position Replace appliance top cover MISCELLANEOUS Low B...

Page 25: ...5 minutes to clear out any gas then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP FOLLOW B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step LIGHTING PROCEDURE...

Page 26: ...on RESET Battery Compartment Ignition Cable Thermocouple RF Antenna Thermo Current Cable 1 Thermo Current Cable 2 or ON OFF Switch with Soldered Cable ON OFF Switch 8 Wire Cable Interrupter Block Comb...

Page 27: ...w an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Correct Pil...

Page 28: ...gram for location of items discussed below Inspect and clean burner air intake hole Remove lint or particles with vacuum or brush Failure to keep air intake hole clean will result in sooting and poor...

Page 29: ...sedinwhileinPILOTposition Press in control knob while in PILOT position d Air in gas lines when installed Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed e ODS pilot...

Page 30: ...f the Decorative Top Cover accessory should be performed after the Loft burner has been fully installed se cured and tested for leaks If operating the burner with a Re mote Control make sure all batte...

Page 31: ...ol make sure all batteries are installed and that the Loft burner operates with the remote correctly 2 Before applying the glass to the burner top attach the black silicone U channel edges located in...

Page 32: ...Y 8 R2423 R2423 R2423 MALE CONNECTOR 9 26653 26653 26653 VALVE SUPPORT PLATE 10 27463 R10563 R10563 VALVE LP 10 27462 R10562 R10562 VALVE NAT 11 R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY LP 11 R5171 R5171 R517...

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Page 34: ...9 R9028 R9028 R9028 R9028 ON OFF EXTENSION KNOB 10 R9369 R3625 R3625 R3625 VALVE LP 10 R9368 R3626 R3626 R3626 VALVE NAT 11 R3623 R3623 R3623 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY LPG 11 R3624 R3624 R3624 R3624 PILOT...

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Page 36: ...Parts Heater Hearth and Grills Victor Division of F W Webb Company 200 Locust Street Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites w...

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