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105070

OWNERS  MANUAL

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

 

 WARNING: Do not operate

heater between locked positions.

 

 CAUTION: Do not try to ad-

just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.

The variable control valve can be set to
any heat setting and flame height desired,
by simply turning the control knob until
that setting is attained. Even the lowest
setting provides realistic flames and glow-
ing embers from two burners. Selecting
higher settings produces greater heat
output. This results in increased heating
comfort.

Shutting Off Heater

1.

Press in and turn control knob clock-
wise  

Clockwise

 to the HIGH position.

2.

Turn the control knob clockwise

Clockwise

  to the PILOT position.

3.

Press in control knob and turn clock-
wise 

Clockwise

  to the OFF Position.

Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot
stays lit)

1.

Turn the control knob clockwise

Clockwise

  to the HIGH position.

2.

Press in and turn control knob clock-
wise  

Clockwise

 to the pilot position.

OPERATING
HEATER

Continued

VARIABLE CONTROL

OPERATION

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1.

Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-
ing Instructions
, page 14.

2.

Depress control knob and light pilot
with match.

3.

Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow step 8 under Lighting Instruc-
tions
, page 14.

FRONT BURNER FLAME
PATTERN

Figure 25 shows correct front burner flame
pattern. Figure 26 shows incorrect front
burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner
flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of
blue flame.

Figure 26 - Incorrect Front Burner Flame
Pattern

Figure 25 - Correct Front Burner Flame
Pattern

Yellow Tipping At Top
of Blue Flame

 

 WARNING: If yellow tipping

occurs, your heater could pro-
duce increased levels of carbon
monoxide. If front burner flame
pattern shows yellow tipping, fol-
low instructions at bottom of this
page. Yellow flame on rear burner
is normal.

NOTICE: Do not mistake orange
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt
or other fine particles are burned
by heater, causing brief patches
of orange flame.

INSPECTING
BURNERS

Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pat-
tern. Figure 24 shows 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.

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 24

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to

Appliance, column 1)

• see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19

Thermocouple

Pilot Burner

Figure 23 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

Figure 24 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

If front burner flame pattern is incorrect, as
shown in Figure 26

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to

Appliance, column 1)

• see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19

Summary of Contents for VFN18MV

Page 1: ...tallation and operational pro cedures For assistance or additional informationconsultaqualifiedinstaller service agency or the gas supplier VFN18MV VFN24MV VFN30MV Variable Manually Controlled LO PILOT OFF HI EMBER MASTER 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 provided Ref...

Page 2: ...you must open the vents before operating heater 6 This log heater is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off heater and call a qualified service person Note During initial operation slight smoking may occur due to log curing and heater burning manufactur ing residues 7 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 16 8 Before usin...

Page 3: ...FETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion 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 piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater 1 Remove logs and heater base assem bly from ...

Page 4: ...uate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances WARNING This heater shall notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided foradequatecombustionandven tilation air Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home PROVIDING ADEQUATE VE...

Page 5: ...ion 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 confinedspace becau...

Page 6: ...nings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors orspacesopentotheoutdoors Thesespaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section5 3 AirforCombustionand Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if at...

Page 7: ...nt freeheatersaddmois ture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Com bustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Useonlynaturalgas Ifyourgassupplyisnot natural donotinstallheater Calldealerwhere you bought heater for proper type heater NOTICE Stateorlocalcodesmay only...

Page 8: ... install the fireplace hood accessory 24 models only 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 Operation page 10 NOTICE Manual control heaters maybeusedasaventedproduct If so you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open If running heat...

Page 9: ... not meet the clear ances listed below you will need a hood Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening a hood is not required see Figure 6 Continued Minimum Non Combustible Material 8 Min 12 15 18 All minimum distances are in inches Log Sets 18 24 Models 20 2 1 2 6 8 10 12 Distances to Underside of Mantel Hood HDABK HDABR To...

Page 10: ...ireplace mark screw lo cations in mortar joint of bricks 8 Remove heater base from fireplace Remove mounting brackets from heater base 9 Drill holes at marked locations using 3 16 drill bit INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented heater appli ance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible...

Page 11: ...st gauge connection CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test g...

Page 12: ...d equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check re connected fittings for leaks INSTALLATION Continued Figure 14 Equipment Shutoff Valve ON POSITION OFF POSITION Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 15 Checking Gas Joints Gas Meter Equipment Shutoff Valve Control Valve Location Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 2 Pressurize sup...

Page 13: ...ward next to the metal posts The pegs on the log must be on top see Figure 17 3 Slide the grooves in the back of the rear log 3 against the rear grate prongs Make sure the peg on the log is on top see Figure 18 4 Place the top middle log 4 on the bottom middle log 2 Make sue the pegs of the bottom middle log fit se curely in the holes of the top middle log see Figure 19 5 Place the crossover log 5...

Page 14: ...n air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use...

Page 15: ...URNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 25 shows correct front burner flame pattern Figure 26 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame Figure 26 Incorrect Front Burner Flame Pattern Figure 25 Correct Front Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping At Top of Blue Flame WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could pro duce increased l...

Page 16: ...Tocleanthesepartswerecom mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hard ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow direc tionsonthecan youcoulddamagethepilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pil...

Page 17: ...ermocouple damaged 8 Control valve damaged 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 to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace ignitor 7 Replace ignitor 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control ...

Page 18: ...gulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by lo cal natural gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 7 through 9 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Main tenance page 16 or replace burner orifice s 1 Refer to Air for Combustion...

Page 19: ... air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use ODS ope...

Page 20: ...ORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VARIABLE MANUALLY CONTROLLED MODELS VFN18MV VFN24MV VFN30MV 17 19 18 25 24 20 20 26 27 28 6 7 27 27 24 9 8 10 11 12 14 21 22 26 1 26 2 23 6 1 6 2 13 15 16 4 5 3 2 1R 1L ...

Page 21: ...Gas Regulator 1 12 M11084 38 M11084 38 M11084 38 Screw 2 13 101011 01 101011 02 101011 03 Inlet Tube 1 14 098354 01 098354 01 098354 01 Control Knob 1 15 098462 03 098462 03 098462 03 Control Rod 1 16 098325 01 098325 01 098325 01 Roll Pin 1 17 098508 01 098508 01 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 18 102568 01 102568 01 102568 01 Gas Valve 1 19 101005 01 101005 01 101005 01 Valve Bracket 1 20 M11084 ...

Page 22: ...your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call Fireplace Manufacturers Incorporated s Parts Department at 1 800 888 2050 for referral information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual FIREPLACE HOOD Black HDABK Part No 01244 Brass HDABR Part No 01245 For all models Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace Fits openings 28 to 48...

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Page 24: ...iring a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTA BILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO ONE 1 YEAR ON ALL COMPONENTS FR...

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