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WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed 

exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, 
personal injury or loss of life. 

Warning: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or 

maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of 
life. Refer to this manual. Installation and service must be performed 
by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 

 

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the 

vicinity of this or any other appliance. 

 

What To Do If You Smell Gas 

Do not try to light any appliance. 

Extinguish any open flame. 

Do not touch any electrical switch. 

Do not use any phone in your building. 

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's phone. 

If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. 

WARNING: The

 

VFI25 Fireplace 

Insert was designed for installation 
in a solid fuel fireplace that has 
been installed in accordance with 
national, provincial/state and local 
building codes and is constructed 
of noncombustible materials. Do not 
remove any refractory materials 
from any masonry solid fuel 
fireplace. 

The 

VFI25

 Fireplace Insert was 

designed for installation in a zero 
clearance type listed solid fuel burning 
factory built fireplace. It may be 
necessary to remove the damper plate, 
refractory liners, log grates, glass door, 
and screen rails/mesh. Removal of the 
smoke baffle is necessary in most 
cases. 

Installation Instructions 

Model Number VFI25  

Gas Fired Room Heater  

Insert 

Model VFI25

 Listed Certified for USA. and Canada 

Minimum Fireplace Opening Required: 24”W x 17-1/2”H x 16”D 

Certified to: ANSI Z21.88-2009, CSA 2.33-2009 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printed in Canada 

August 18, 2010

 Part # 25VFI-MAN 

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read this complete manual before beginning installation. 

These instructions must be kept with the unit for future reference. 

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or mobile 
home, where not prohibited by local codes. 
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, unless a certified kit is used.

A Division of R-Co. Inc. 
2340 Logan Avenue 
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2R 2V3 
Ph: (204) 632-1962 

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. 

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Summary of Contents for VFI25

Page 1: ...ractory materials from any masonry solid fuel fireplace The VFI25 Fireplace Insert was designed for installation in a zero clearance type listed solid fuel burning factory built fireplace It may be ne...

Page 2: ...use odours It is recommended that you burn your gas fireplace or stove for a minimum of four hours at a time with the fan off after the curing of the paint has been completed These odours can last upw...

Page 3: ...C6 Placement Guidelines 12 Burner System Maintenance 13 VFI25 Conversion Kit Instructions Part A 13 VFI25 VFI30 Conversion Kit Instructions Part A 14 Gas Conversion for Top Convertible Pilot Series 01...

Page 4: ...nt see diagram above to secure the appliance to the floor Bedroom approved Warning Do not compromise the structural integrity of the manufactured home wall floor or ceiling during installation of appl...

Page 5: ...ing the appliance 15 Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequ...

Page 6: ...domestic hot water equipment where the bottom of the vent terminal and the air intake is installed below four feet above grade the following requirements must be satisfied A If there is not one alread...

Page 7: ...liners Removal of the smoke baffle is necessary in most cases Clearance from the front of the unit to a combustible floor is 0 15 metres 6 inches Clearance from adjacent side wall is 7 inches from si...

Page 8: ...run through a masonry chimney or other approved venting system the chimney must be inspected cleaned and repaired if necessary A chimney which was used for a solid fuel fireplace must be professionall...

Page 9: ...in place 19 is required 6 If the lintel is wider than 12 305mm then the height of the solid fuel fireplace must be at least 25 63 5 cm to allow for an offset elbow See Figure 2 If providing an offset...

Page 10: ...solid fuel fireplace Make sure that the fireplace is completely cool and has not been used for a few days 7 Make sure that the solid fuel fireplace base is level and if not make any necessary adjustm...

Page 11: ...s Place log 2 on rear log holder and center it Step 3 Place Log 3 onto the notched areas as shown Place Log 4 onto the notched areas as shown Refer to step 2 for notched area locations Step 4 Place la...

Page 12: ...ocations Fill the exposed areas of the ember plates and front burner tube with ember rocks Do not place ember rocks on rear burner tube Step 4 Place lava rock around the sides and front of the burner...

Page 13: ...n on the unit at least once a month and inspect the flame pattern to ensure there are no problems with the burner tube The pilot flame should also be inspected monthly to ensure proper operation Flame...

Page 14: ...pplied with the Conversion Kit IMPORTANT Always check for gas leaks with a soap and water solution DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK TESTING WARNING This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified...

Page 15: ...e new injector is proper for the application The injector size is stamped on the side of the injector near the top LPG injectors have a groove machined around their circumference near the top while NG...

Page 16: ...Gas Conversion for Modulator PART C 16...

Page 17: ...orward and drill out rivets Step 2 Seal rivet holes with two supplied screws ZDV6000 ONLY Step 3 Center legs of Grate Bar on either side of burner support and fasten with supplied self drilling Screws...

Page 18: ...ot be allowed to contact glass and unit should be allowed to run for a minimum of 10 minutes area of sensing tube will become quite hot A minimum draft pressure of 02 inches of water column is require...

Page 19: ...ame size is factory set The pilot flame should be at least 1 5 inches 4 cm long The flame should be impinging on the pilot generator Pilot size can be adjusted through the pilot adjust screw If the pi...

Page 20: ...of a filmy residue It is therfore rec ommended that the glass be cleaned two or three times initially with non abrasive common household glass cleansers and warm water After that the glass can be cle...

Page 21: ...he firebox and lifting the complete burner assembly from the unit and replacing defective component and re installing Check for gas leaks after replacing burner assembly WARNING No substitute material...

Page 22: ...all panels All brass trims D E and F are installed with 5 16 x 6 32 self tapping screws attach part D E and F to outer edge of surround Than place On Off switch into slot upper right corner after tri...

Page 23: ...ass Trim Top 1 E 3000 305 3000 315 3000 330 Brass Trim Left 1 F 3000 306 3000 316 3000 329 Brass Trim Right 1 G 3000 307 3000 317 3000 324 Brass Panel Top1 Gl n a n a 3000 327 Brass Panel Bottom 1 H 3...

Page 24: ...H Wiring Diagram SIT 820 639 and 820 640 True Millivolt Systems This System does not have a thermocouple For units with serial number greater than 13930 see 820639 820640 systems Wiring diagram with T...

Page 25: ...t Antique Brass V25T2129C Trim Kit Chrome V25T2129P Trim Kit Polish Brass Size 21 High x 29 Wide V25S2738B Surround Kit Large Flat Black V25T2738A Trim Kit Antique Brass V25T2738C Trim Kit Chrome V25T...

Page 26: ...are not available for Deluxe Surrounds V25ADDX Arch Door Frame Deluxe Black 352 V25ADTH Arch Door Frame Top Half Black 353T V25ADDA Arch Door Frame Double Arch Black 354 V25ADDD Arch Door Frame Double...

Page 27: ...36WR Thermopile GOAI 524 1001 P069SI Electrode Sparker 915 069 TC SIT 1001 P216SI Thermocouple 290 216 TC SIT 1001 P165SI Orifice Pilot NG 977 165 TC SIT 1001 P167SI Orifice Pilot LP 977 167 TC SIT 10...

Page 28: ...d Assembly 2000 079 Gasket for Flue 2500 BNGSI Burner Assy c w Valve Natural Gas 2500 BLPSI Burner Assy c w Valve Liquid Propane 3000 930 Spill Safety Switch 36T21 3000 940 Glass Robax 23 22 x 11 75 3...

Page 29: ...screw to provide proper sized flame Recommended Maximum Lead Length Double Wire When Using Wall Switch or Thermostat Wire Size Max Length 14 GA 100 FT 16 GA 64 FT 18 GA 40 FT 20 GA 25 FT 22 GA 16 FT C...

Page 30: ...service or maintenance h damage repairs inoperation or inefficiency resulting from faulty installation or application i electricity or fuel costs or any increase in electricity or fuel cost whatsoeve...

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