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OWNER’S MANUAL

REPLACEMENT
PARTS

Note:

 Use only original replacement parts.

This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call Fireplace Manufacturers
Incorporated's Technical Service Depart-
ment at 1-888-427-8322.

When calling Fireplace Manufacturers Inc.,
have ready

• your name and address

• model and serial numbers of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)

• purchase date

Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.

PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call Fireplace Manufacturers
Incorporated's Parts Department at 1-800-
888-2050 for referral information.

When calling Fireplace Manufacturers Inc.,
have ready

• model number of your heater

• the replacement part number

TECHNICAL
SERVICE

You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If
so, contact Fireplace Manufacturers
Incorporated's Technical Service Depart-
ment at 1-888-427-8322.

You can also visit DESA International’s
technical services web site at

www.desatech.com

.

SPECIFICATIONS

18" Variable

24" Variable

30" Variable

Btu (Variable)

16,000/26,000

20,000/33,000

21,5000/36,000

Type Gas

Natural Gas Only Natural Gas Only Natural Gas Only

Ignition

Piezo

Piezo

Piezo

Manifold Pressure

3.4" W.C.

3.4" W.C.

3.4" W.C.

Inlet Gas Pressure
(in. of water)

Maximum

10.5"

10.5"

10.5"

Minimum*

5"

5"

5"

Shipping Weight

32 lbs.

34 lbs.

36 lbs.

* For purpose of input adjustment

WIRING DIAGRAM

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure is Too Low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burners will have delayed ignition

• heater will not produce specified heat

When Gas Quality Is Bad

•

pilot will not stay lit

•

burners will produce flames and soot

•

heater will backfire when lit

You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
natural gas supplier.

AUT

O

OFF

ON

Thermopile

Summary of Contents for EMBER MASTER VFN18R

Page 1: ...rvice ormaintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installa tionandoperationalprocedures Foras sistance or additional information con sult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be ...

Page 2: ...ke turn off heater and call a quali fied service person Note During ini tial operation slight smoking may occur due to log curing and heater burning manufacturing residues 7 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 17 8 Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may ...

Page 3: ...vent free heaters This heatermayalsobeoperatedasaventeddeco rative ANS Z21 60 product by opening the fluedamper non thermostatoperationonly SAFETY PILOT ThisheaterhasapilotwithanOxygenDeple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a ...

Page 4: ...or combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6x10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has ...

Page 5: ...bustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _____________________Btu Hr maximum the space can support _____________________Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 73 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined ...

Page 6: ...ining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12 12 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outd...

Page 7: ...4 through 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas If your gas supply is not natural gas do not install heater Call dealer whereyouboughtheaterforpropertypeheater INSTALLATION WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po sition before installing heater INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES Vent Free Operation Only WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances If you can pro vide greater clearances from fl...

Page 8: ...etal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 up for all models If noncombustiblematerialislessthan12 you mustinstallthefireplacehoodaccessory See Figure 5 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operatio...

Page 9: ...umclear ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood Figure 6 Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood Continued INSTALLATION Continued 14 Min Combustible Material Non Combustible Material Hearth 5 Min Combustible Material FLOOR CLEARANCES A If installing appliance on the floor level you must maintain the minimum dis tance of 14 to combustibles see...

Page 10: ... 24 This will insure vented operation see Figure 10 The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times Chimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq ins 6 to 15 39 sq inches 15 to 30 29 sq...

Page 11: ...e of input adjustment Figure 13 Gas Connection Figure 11 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator Figure 12 Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor Gas Control Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Masonry Screw Masonry Screw Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap 3 Minimum Sediment Trap Gas Control CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed b...

Page 12: ...t Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance maingasvalve controlvalve andequip ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip ing system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was con nected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or open ing main gas valve lo...

Page 13: ...ucted Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Place front logs 1L and 1R on top of the grate Make sure the notches in the bottom of the logs fit over the grate prongs see Figure 16 Push back of logs flush with metal grate bar Note 18 model has only one front log 2 Rest bottom middle log 2 behind metal posts on front burner Make sure the grooves in the bottom of the log fit over the...

Page 14: ...itial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present Open damper or win dow to vent smell This will only last a few hours Note Home owners generally prefer to operate their heater with the chimney damper closed This will put all the heat into the room However there may be times you will desire the full flames of the Hi heat setting but wi...

Page 15: ...tions included with the remote control Thermostat Control Operation Optional GHRCTA Series Only The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between WARMER and COOLER The burners will turn on and off auto matically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated th...

Page 16: ...lector Switch in Remote Position Control Knob in On Position Flame Adjustment Knob Figure 24 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit Selections GHRCTA Series Only Increases Room Temperature in AUTO Mode Decreases Room Temperature in AUTO Mode Turns Burners On or Off and Allows You to Choose the Auto Setting Shows Temperature Setting The Log Heater will Automatically Cycle between Pilot and the He...

Page 17: ...tion and have heater in spected yearly by a qualified service person Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner tubeandpilotassemblycleanandfreeofdust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Yourlocalcomputerstore hardwarestore or home center may carry compressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using compressed air in a can ...

Page 18: ...s control damaged OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor...

Page 19: ...carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture condensationnoticedonwindows Heater produces a w...

Page 20: ...ire department POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above 2 Low fuel supply 3 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 2 Gas ...

Page 21: ...umber of your heater the replacement part number TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact Fireplace Manufacturers Incorporated s Technical Service Depart ment at 1 888 427 8322 You can also visit DESA International s technical services web site at www desatech com SPECIFICATIONS 18 Variable 24 Variable 30 Variable Btu Variable ...

Page 22: ...NVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INC ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VFN18R VFN24R VFN30R 7 8 9 10 7 7 11 12 22 13 25 26 31 31 15 18 30 20 21 28 29 16 23 19 14 27 17 9 1 9 2 31 6 24 2 1R 1L 3 5 4 ...

Page 23: ... 13 102445 01 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 14 103588 01 103588 01 103588 01 Heat Shield 1 15 103782 01 103782 01 103782 01 Valve Bracket 1 16 M12461 26 M12461 26 M12461 26 Screw 5 17 103781 01 103781 01 103781 01 Gas Control 1 18 098264 02 098264 02 098264 02 Male Fitting 1 19 103784 02 103784 02 103784 02 Flame Adjustment Knob 1 20 103784 01 103784 01 103784 01 Control Knob 1 21 103587 01C...

Page 24: ...KIT GHRCT SERIES PART 01994 For all models Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostati cally controlled mode You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC SERIES PART 01995 For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control WALL...

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Page 26: ...ny and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO ONE 1...

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