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200067-01A

INSTALLATION

Figure 11 - Attaching Heater Base to 

Fireplace Floor

Masonry 

Screw

Connecting 

Wire

Connecting 

Port

Battery Case

Ignitor

Receiver

 WARNING: You must secure 

this heater to fireplace floor. If 

not, heater will move when you 

adjust controls. Moving heater 

may cause a gas leak.

 WARNING: If installing in a 

sunken  fireplace,  special  care 

is  needed.  You  must  raise  the 

fireplace floor to allow access to 

heater control panel. This will in-

sure adequate air flow and guard 

against  sooting  and  controls 

being damaged. Raise fireplace 

floor with noncombustible mate-

rial. Make sure material is secure.

  CAUTION:  Do  not  pick  up 

heater base assembly by burn-

ers. This could damage heater. 

Only handle base assembly by 

grates.

IMPORTANT: 

Make sure the heater burners 

are level. If heater is not level, heater will not 

work properly.

Installation Items Needed

•  hardware package (provided with heater)
•  electric drill with 3/16" masonry drill bit
1.  Position  heater  base  assembly  in  fire-

place. Center base assembly left to right 

and front to back inside fireplace.

2.  Mark  screw  locations  through  holes  in 

mounting  brackets  (see  Figure  11).  If 

installing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark 

screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.

3.  Remove heater base from fireplace.

4.  Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" 

drill bit.

5.  Apply  pipe  joint  sealant  lightly  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 connecting flexible gas hose.

6.  Attach  base  assembly  to  fireplace  floor 

using  two  masonry  screws  provided  in 

hardware package (see Figure 11).

7.  Connect to gas supply. See 

Connecting 

To Gas Supply

, page 14.

INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY

RECEIVER INSTALLATION

Insert one side of the connecting wire port into 

the chassis (black and green line). Insert the 

other side into the receiver port (see Figure 11).

BATTERY CASE INSTALLATION

Insert the bagttery case port into the ambiance 

light connecting port (see Figure 11).

BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS

 CAUTION: Do not mix old and 

new batteries. Do not mix alka-

line, standard (carbon - zinc), or 

rechargeable (nickel - cadmium) 

batteries.  Do  not  dispose  of 

batteries  in  fire,  batteries  may 

explode or leak.

•  Batteries are included.

•  Remove batteries when depleted.

•  Be  sure  to  observe  proper  polarity  (+/-) 

when installing or replacing the batteries. 

Damage due to improper battery installa-

tion may void the warranty on the product.

•  For long periods of non-operation, remove 

batteries from all components for safety.

1.  Unscrew ignitor cap and install a AAA bat-

tery with the + pointing out. Replace cap.

2.  Install 4 AA batteries into receiver case, 

and place case aside, away from chassis 

(where batteries can easily be changed).

3.  Install 2 D size batteries into battery case. 

Place battery case to the side, away from 

chassis  (where  batteries  can  easily  be 

changed).

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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