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Installation Instructions

Model Number VFI30 Gas Fired Direct Vent Room 

Heater Inserts

Model VFI30

Listed Certified for USA, and Canada

Minimum Fireplace Opening Required: 29”W x 20 3/4”H x 16 1/2”D

Certified to: ANZI Z21.88-2009, CSA2.33-2009

Read this complete manual before beginning installation.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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: The VFI30

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 VFI30 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.

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.

A Division of R-Co. Inc.

2340 Logan Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  R2R 2V3

Ph: (204) 632-1962

Printed in Canada October 19, 2009  30 VFI-MAN

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual 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.

Summary of Contents for VFI30

Page 1: ...en rails mesh Removal of the smoke baffle is necessary in most cases WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage personal injury or loss of lif...

Page 2: ...wn between each Be aware during log and firebox paint curing that a white deposit may be developing on the inside of the glass doors It is important to remove this white deposit from the glass doors w...

Page 3: ...nections 7 12 Gas Piping 8 13 Venting 8 14 Installation 10 Log Placement C5 or F5 11 Log Placement C6 12 15 Field Conversion for ZDV6000 VFI25 VFI30 13 16 Combustion Air 14 17 Unit Operation Checkout...

Page 4: ...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 applia...

Page 5: ...t light are turned off before you attempt to clean this unit 15 Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance This appliance should not be used as a drying rack fo...

Page 6: ...liance or equipment and shall Be powered by the same electrical circuit as the appliance or equipment such that only one service switch services both the appliance and the carbon monoxide detector Hav...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...use a flame to check for leaks use an approved leak test solution 7 VENTING Before any vent liner is run through a masonry chimney or other approved venting system the chimney must be inspected clean...

Page 9: ...d in place 24 is required 6 If the lintel is wider than 12 305mm then the height of the solid fuel fireplace must be at least 28 711mm to allow for an offset elbow See Figure 2 If providing an offset...

Page 10: ...ustments 7 Slide unit into place attaching draft hood and or chimney liner as required 8 Hook up gas line 9 Hook up electrical 10 Remove glass by removing two screws behind upper grill and lifting doo...

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: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...blow off the soot using compressed air at high velocity It is also effective to use a clean soft brush in the area of soot accumulation Vacuuming the log with a soft brush will also work but do not f...

Page 17: ...s Replacement REPLACEMENT GLASS Only Robax ceramic or coated NeoCeram glass may be used for replacement The glass must be a minimum of 5mm thick Removal of the Glass Door 1 Remove the door by unscrewi...

Page 18: ...1001 P188SI On Off Pilot Extension Knob 5 1001 P189SI Hi Lo Extension Knob 6 2000 312 Side Louvers 7 2000 070 Fan Piezo Bracket 8 5000 P025WS Extension Spring 9 Misc 8 24 Screw 10 1000 309 Magnet 11 1...

Page 19: ...en the 4 bolts to secure all panels 3 All brass trims 4 5 and 6 are installed with 5 16 x 6 32 self tapping screws attach part 4 5 and 6 to outer edge of surround Then place On Off switch into slot up...

Page 20: ...Panel 4 2000 405 2000 424 Brass Top Trim 5 2000 405 2000 425 Brass Left Trim 6 2000 406 2000 426 Brass Right Trim 7 2000 407 2000 427 Brass Top Panel 8 2000 408 2000 428 Brass Left Panel 9 2000 409 2...

Page 21: ...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 FOR SIT 820633 820634 Wiring diagram S...

Page 22: ...ated End 4 2000 085 Variable Speed Switch D 3 Twist Wire Connectors 5 1000 214 Piezo Red Button E 2 Universal Bushings 6 2000 081 Blower Motor QLN65 0024 F 1 Strain Relief Bushing 7 1000 P135WR Thermo...

Page 23: ...Trim Kit Chrome V30T2740P Trim Kit Polish Brass Size 27 3 4 High x 40 1 2 Wide V30S3044B Surround Large Kit Black V30T3044A Trim Kit Antique Brass V30T3044C Trim Kit Chrome V30T3044P Trim Kit Polish...

Page 24: ...ble Door Arch Black 355 V30ADBL Arch Door Frame Black 351 VI30RL Refractory Brick Liner 3Pce ZlMT Thermostat Millivolt Wall Mount Z80PT Thermostat Programmable Digital Millivolt Wall Mount 1F80 40 ZlR...

Page 25: ...WR 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 1001...

Page 26: ...Glass Robax Neoceram 28 1 4 x 13 1 4 w Black edging 2000 092 Manual VFI30 2000 095 Thermalcord for Door 2000 BLPSI Burner Assembly Liquid Propane c w Sit Valve 2000 BNGSI Burner Assembly Natural Gas c...

Page 27: ...ot 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 F...

Page 28: ...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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