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200067-01A

NOTICE:  This  heater  may  be 

used as a vented product.  If so, 

you must always operate log set 

with chimney flue damper open. 

If running log set with damper 

open, noncombustible material 

above fireplace opening is not 

needed. Go to Installing Damper 

Clamp Accessory for Vented 

Operation, page 12.

If Using Mantel

You  must  have  noncombustible  material(s) 

above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible 

materials  (such  as  slate,  marble,  tile,  etc.) 

must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, 

INSTALLATION

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances 

Without Using Hood

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances 

When Using Hood

Minimum

Noncombustible 

Material 

Minimum

Noncombustible 

Material Height 

Distances to 

Underside of

Mantel 

Top of

Fireplace

Opening

Underside of

Mantel Shelf

Mantel Shelf

8"

(A)

8"

14"

16"

20"

18" Log Set

12"

18"

20"

22"

24"

24" Log Set

All minimum 

distances are

in inches

1

/

2

"

6"

8"

10"

Minimum

Noncombustible 

Material 

8"

Min.

12" 15" 18" 20"

2½"

6"

8"

10"

12"

Distances to 

Underside of

Mantel 

Hood

Top of

Fireplace

Opening

Underside

of Mantel

Shelf

Mantel Shelf

you must have noncombustible material be-

hind it. Noncombustible material must extend 

at least 8" up. If noncombustible material is 

less than 12", you must install the fireplace 

hood  accessory.  Even  if  noncombustible 

material is more than 12", you may need the 

hood  accessory  to  deflect  heat  away  from 

your mantel shelf. See Figures 5, 6 and 7, for 

minimum clearances.

MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-

rial clearances, you must also meet required 

clearances  between  fireplace  opening  and 

mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances 

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).

Determining Minimum Mantel 

Clearance When Using a Hood

If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met, 

you must have a hood. When using a hood 

there are still certain minimum mantel clear-

ances required. Follow minimum clearances 

shown in Figure 7, when using hood.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures 

of  adjacent  walls  and  mantels 

become  hot  during  operation. 

Walls  and  mantels  above  the 

firebox  may  become  hot  to 

the touch. If installed properly, 

these  temperatures  meet  the 

requirement  of  the  national 

product  standard.  Follow  all 

minimum clearances shown in 

this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does 

not meet the minimum clear-

ances shown, you must do one 

of the following:

•  operate the logs only with the 

flue damper open

•  raise the mantel to an accept-

able height

•  move the mantel

Summary of Contents for VF18LA-2

Page 1: ...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 supplier call the fire department Installation and serv...

Page 2: ...n and Ventilation section on page 6 of this manual WARNING Improper installation adjustment al teration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct in s...

Page 3: ...igns the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than oth ers These include pregnant women people with heart or l...

Page 4: ...ass doors closed If you operate heater with doors closed heat will build up inside fireplace and cause glass to burst If fireplace opening has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operat...

Page 5: ...rchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit In the State of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T handle type The State of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exc...

Page 6: ...y for the application including ample combustion air and circulation air 2 If high humidity is experienced a dehu midifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content of the air 3 Do not use an...

Page 7: ...Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft 72 49 m3 volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windo...

Page 8: ...l Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic ha...

Page 9: ...re place If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper WARNING Never install the heater in a bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehi...

Page 10: ...SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Size 18 Log Set Height 20 Depth 13 Front Width 26 Rear Width 20 24 Log Set Height 20 1 2 Depth 14 Front Width 30 Rear Width 22 Minimum Clearances For Side Combusti...

Page 11: ...is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory Even if noncombustible material is more than 12 you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf See Figures 5...

Page 12: ...not permit vent free operation 3 You prefer vented operation If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply you must permanently open chimney flue damper You must install the damper clamp accessory not provided...

Page 13: ...ly to fitting threads Connect approved flexible gas hose to gas regulator of heater see Figure 11 Note Never apply pipe sealant to flare fitting threads Hold gas regulator with a wrench when connectin...

Page 14: ...eptable al ternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer WARNING A qualified ser vice technician must connect heater to gas sup...

Page 15: ...4 WC If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 14 Pointing the vent down protects it fro...

Page 16: ...ts for Natural Gas Gas Meter WARNING Testallgaspiping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING Neveruseanopen flame to ch...

Page 17: ...MILLIVOLT CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation after servicing Note The millivolt v...

Page 18: ...s number will help you to identify the logs when installing After installing logs add decorative cinders around the grate base do not place any decorative cinders on logs or burner 1 Insert log 1 into...

Page 19: ...mproper burning will result During manufacturing fabricating and ship ping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These chemicals are not harmful bu...

Page 20: ...his heater has a safety in terlock system Wait one 1 minute before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise to the ON position The main burner should light Set control knob to the de...

Page 21: ...e REMOTE position Note The burner may light if hand held re mote was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT...

Page 22: ...se the thermocouple to cool which shuts the heater off If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 27 or 29 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 20 see Troubleshooting pag...

Page 23: ...t assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector for dust and dirt see Figure 32 3 B...

Page 24: ...tor button is pressed in there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode is posi tioned wrong Ignitor elec trode is broken 2 Ignitor electrode is not con nected to ignitor cable 3 Ignitor cable is...

Page 25: ...rner orifice is clogged 2 Burner orifice diameter is too small 3 Inlet gas pressure is too low 1 Clean burner orifice see Care and Maintenance page 23 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace burner orific...

Page 26: ...lls or furniture 1 When heated the vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar produ...

Page 27: ...nty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call Customer S...

Page 28: ...www usaprocom com 200067 01A 28 PARTS MODELS VF18NA 2 VF18LA 2 VF24NA 2 AND VF24LA 2 5 3 2 1 12 13 8 7 6 4 10 11 9 5 14 8 1 14 1 14 3 14 5 14 6 14 7 14 2 14 4 14 8 2 14 8 3 14 8 4 14 8 5 14 8 6...

Page 29: ...Pilot 1 8 RV81FI 3 RV81FI 3 Gas Pressure Regulator 1 9 PIMSC1 01 PIMSC1 01 PIMSC1 01 PIMSC1 01 Electronic Piezo Ignitor 1 10 RG01 1L RG01 1L RG01 1L RG01 1L Ambiance LightAssembly 1 11 RG01 1L B RG01...

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Page 32: ...ller in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and...

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