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1. UNIT IDENTIFICATION
Vented Fireplace Insert (VFI30N or VFI30LP). This unit
is offered with variable speed fan and variable gas input.
2. HEAT OUTPUT
It must be remembered that both the units in this manu-
al produce significant amounts of heat within a varying
input range.
3. UNPACKING THE INSERT
The unit has been packaged to ensure that the fireplace
remains undamaged during regular handling.
It is important to inspect the packaging for signs of dam-
age that may have affected the unit.
Included with the fireplace is the following:
(1) fireplace insert
(1) ceramic glass panel (fragile)
(1) draft hood
(1) installation instructions
With each insert the following must be purchased:
(1) Log Set (4 pce) Cast or Fibre
(1) Standard Surround Kit
(1) Grill Kit
For a list of options please see page 18 and contact
your local dealer.
4. CLEARANCES
This fireplace 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 non-combustible
materials. DO NOT remove any refractory materials from
any
masonry
solid fuel fireplace. For installation in
zero
clearance
type listed solid fuel burning factory built fire-
places, it may be necessary to remove the damper plate
and refractory 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
side of unit.
•Minimum clearances from the top of the grill to a mantel
and maximum mantel width are:
MANTEL
HEIGHT ABOVE UPPER
WIDTH
GRILL OPENING
A 7”(17.8cm)
13”(33.0cm)
B 6”(15.3cm)
12”(30.5cm)
C 5”( 12.7cm)
11”(27.9cm)
WARNING: The front of the fireplace gives
off high temperatures that could ignite
combustible material which is kept close
to the front of the unit.
5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The blower for the fireplace insert comes pre-wired from
the factory all that is needed is to plug in to 120 volt supply.
Fan Temperature Sensor
The wiring harness has two wire ends that must be
attached to the Temperature Sensor. The Temperature
Sensor is mounted underneath the burner, attached by
two screws securing the
thermodisc to the bottom of the burner.
(See page 18 for drawing assembly of SIT Wiring
Diagram).
NOTE: MAKE SURE THE WIRE HARNESS IS ROUT-
ED AGAINST THE SURROUND,
NOT THE SIDE OF THE FIREPLACE.
VFI25LP (PROPANE)
(0- 4500ft)
Output BTU/HR
Input BTU/HR
Fan “OFF” Fan “ON Hi”
Max 25,000
18,000 18,500
Min 17,000
12,240 12,580
Air Shutter .375
Orifice # 52
MINIMUM FIREPLACE OPENING
WIDTH
24”
(61 cm)
HEIGHT
17 1/2”
(44.5 cm)
DEPTH
16”
(40.7 cm)
VFI25N (NATURAL GAS)
(0- 4500ft)
Output BTU/HR
Input BTU/HR
Fan “OFF” Fan “ON HI”
Max 25,000
18,000 18,500
Min 17,000
12,240 12,580
Air Shutter .093
Orifice #40
