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AVFL Vent Free Fireplace

Monessen • AVFL42NIP-SR Installation Instructions • 4119-900 Rev. B • 05/20

Monessen, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies

7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 50044

www.monessenhearth.com

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Page 1: ...er appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Leave the building immediately 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 service must be performed by a qualified in...

Page 2: ... Requirements 10 Good Faith Guidelines for TV Installation 11 Fireplace Installation 12 Secure Fireplace to Framing 12 Finishing Material 12 Noncombustible Facing Installation 12 Connect the Gas 13 Check Gas Pressure 14 Electrical Installation 15 Wiring Junction Box 15 Intellifire Plus ODS Wiring Diagram 16 Final Installation 17 Bulb Installation 17 Installation of Air Deflection Glass 19 Glass On...

Page 3: ...e until the installation is complete This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with not instead of the instructions contained in this installation manual WARNING Risk of Fire or Explosion Failure to install appliance according to these instructions could lead to a fire or explosion ATTENTION INSTALLER Follow this Standard Work Checklist Appliance Install Pg 7 12 Ve...

Page 4: ... heater serviced as it may not be operating properly 10 The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 l NFPA54 11 This unit complies with ANSI Z21 11 2 19 Unvented Heaters 12 Do not install the heaters in a bathroom or bedroom 13 Correct installation of the ceramic fiber logs proper location of the heater and annual cleani...

Page 5: ...off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa 24 Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 25 Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace ...

Page 6: ...red to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 13 w c GAS SPECIFICATIONS ORIFICE SIZE AVFL42 CONTROLS MODEL FUEL INPUT BTU h ORIFICE SIZE AVFL42NIP SR NAT 24 500 51 NATURAL Inlet Minimum 5 0 w c Inlet Maximum 10 5 w c Regulator Pressure Setting 3 5 w c Pilot Regulator 3 5 w c Control Module Thermocouple Module Aux Module Figure 1 AVFL42 Controls Control Access Door Shown Open ...

Page 7: ...2WFBT A or AVFL42WCSS A wide contemporary face 48 3 4 1238 mm 48 3 4 1238 mm 3 4 1 2 8 7 6 m m 6 8 1 5 1 6 1 7 5 1 m m 13 1 8 333 mm 13 1 2 343 mm Minimum Rough Depth 44 1118 mm Rough Opening Width 1 2 13 mm or 5 8 16 mm 43 1092 mm 37 1 2 953 mm 32 813 mm Minimum Rough Height 32 813 mm 28 711 mm 15 3 16 386 mm 13 1 2 343 mm 5467 AVFL dims 2 1 4 57 mm 4 5 8 118 mm 6 1 16 154 mm 39 3 4 1010 mm 33 1 ...

Page 8: ...and Framing Dimensions page 7 Figure 2 illustration found in this manual NOTE Be sure all packing material has been removed from under the unit 2 Install following the instructions found in this manual 3 Field wire main power supply to junction box Refer to the Electrical Installation section page 15 Electrical connections should only be performed by an experi enced licensed certified service pers...

Page 9: ...ideration Clearance to side wall ceiling woodwork and window or other combustibles Refer to Clearance and Height Requirements section on Page 10 Minimum clear ances to combustibles must be maintained Location must not be affected by drafts caused by kitchen exhaust fans ceiling fans return air registers for forced air furnaces air conditioners windows or doors Installation must provide adequate ve...

Page 10: ...n facing the front of the heater Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard Floor Clearance The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or a raised platform of an appropriate height Do not place fireplace on carpeting vinyl tile or other soft floor coverings It may however be placed on flat wood...

Page 11: ...model actual TV temperatures should be validated at the me of each installa on TVs should not be used in situa ons where the actual TV temperature exceeds the manufacturers maximum allowable opera ng temperatures iden ed in the TV s technical speci ca ons Contact the TV s manufacturer directly if you cannot locate this informa on or have ques ons regarding the informa on 3 Mantel height and depth ...

Page 12: ...ructed of combustible materials which do not protrude beyond the face NONCOMBUSTIBLE FACING INSTALLATION CAUTION The noncombustible wall board supplied with this unit can be damaged if dropped or struck Handle with care 1 Using drywall screws secure noncombustible board to the two brackets on top of unit IMPORTANT To avoid cracking the board pre drill holes prior to securing to the unit framing 2 ...

Page 13: ...ld prevent the appliance from operating reliable Figure 7 IMPORTANT Loosen the pipe adapter on the flex tube before installing to the system piping Always use an external regulator for all propane LPG heat ers only to reduce the supply tank pressure to a maximum of 13 w c This is in addition to the internal regulator in the heater valve When tightening the joint to the valve hold the valve securel...

Page 14: ...e and regulator referred to below The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should be checked at the pressure test point Turn captured screw counterclockwise two or three turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over test point Use test point A closest to gas inlet After taking pressure reading be sure and turn captured screw clockwise firmly to reseal Do not over torque Check fo...

Page 15: ...or and tighten the screws 4 Make all necessary wire connections and reattach the cover plate to the outer shell CAUTION Electricalconnectionsshouldonlybeperformed by a qualified licensed electrician Main power supply must be turned off before connecting to the main electrical power supply or performing service WARNING Electrical Grounding Instructions This appliance is equipped with a three prong ...

Page 16: ...atteries should not be used as a primary long term power source Battery polarity must be correct when installing batteries When using batteries as a power source the 6 volt transformer must be unplugged from the receptacle Do not store batteries in the battery pack when the appliance is powered by the 6 volt transformer connected to permanent electrical service Accessories Requirements This applia...

Page 17: ...t plac ing them on a clean level surface NOTE The rear porcelain panel is held in place by the left and right panel and could fall forward if not supported during removal of the side panels CAUTION Turn OFF the main power supply before perform ing any service work on the unit including install ing or replacing light bulbs TOP LIGHT BULB INSTALLATION 1 Remove three screws holding light cover in pla...

Page 18: ...e rear hearth first with five screws that were removed earlier Figure 13 9 Reinstall the front hearth with nine screws removed earlier Figure 13 10 Place the rear porcelain panel back in place and reinstall the left and right side using same screws that were removed earlier 11 Re install the air deflection glass before proceeding to add decorative media next page FINAL INSTALLATION Nine Front Hear...

Page 19: ...f air the burner needs to burn cleanly This may cause sooting 1 Spread glass evenly in one layer over the entire floor and burner It is important to not have the glass too thick on ported area single layer only 2 Turn burner on and adjust glass over ported areas to achieve an even clean flame GLASS AND OPTIONAL STONE KIT PLACEMENT 1 For best results spread glass evenly over the entire floor and bu...

Page 20: ... of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance Never add additional logs or embellishments such as pine cones vermiculite or rock wool to the heater Only use the logs supplied with the optional log kit AVFL42DLS A Failure to position the parts in accordance with diagra...

Page 21: ...3 Place the front log 2 by aligning the holes in the bottom of the log with the two pins at the front of the burner The front log may be placed in one of two positions on the burner depending on which two pin set locations are used LG1180 AVFL36 logs Figure 19 Front Log Placement Figure 20 Alternative Front Log Placement ...

Page 22: ...ated on the top of this label If you do not smell gas go to next step 3 To light the burner Equipped with wall switch Turn ON OFF switch to ON Equipped with remote or wall control Press ON or FLAME button Equipped with thermostat Set temperature to desired setting 4 If the appliance does not light after three tries call your service technician or gas supplier 2 Service technician should turn off e...

Page 23: ...ess the control cavity of the appliance See Figure 21 for location Lift the barrier screen off of the appliance 2 Locate the battery tray and insert four AA cell batteries See Figure 21 Battery polarity must be correct or module damage will occur A complete wiring diagram is included in the electrical section of the appliance installation manual 3 Turn the appliance on according to the instruction...

Page 24: ...lace Never place this unit in a separate room The remote control must be placed within 30 feet 9 14 m of the fireplace but should not be exposed to extreme heat The RC300 is approved for interior installation and should not be used in exterior applications Keep remote control out of reach of children FCC Requirements Warning Risk of Fire Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved...

Page 25: ...ote control components from packaging 2 Remove battery cover from the back of the remote by sliding it down and install 3 AAA batteries To prevent unintended operation when not using your fire place for an extended period of time summer months vacation trips etc Remove batteries from remote control Unplug switching adapter and remove back up batteries 3 Secure the remote control housing on a flat ...

Page 26: ...ink green for 10 seconds While the LED is blinking press the POWER button on the remote control A double beep will come out of the control module to indicate that it has been programmed successfully NOTICE Up to three remote controls can be programmed into the control module Simply press a button on the other remote controls during the 10 second programming process to add another remote into the s...

Page 27: ...will not be displayed when the remote status is OFF Use the SELECT button to select the current feature Use the UP and DOWN arrows to toggle through the menu functions and value selec tions in the submenus Idle When Remote is in ON Mode The remote control will go into an idle mode if no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds Press any button to re sume full functionality In idle mode only active fun...

Page 28: ...o adjust the AUX1 output then press SELECT The AUX1 function can be adjusted to 4 different settings HI MED LOW and OFF Adjusting Thermostat Press the MENU button to activate the menu Using the UP and DOWN arrows highlight the THERMO icon and press SELECT Use the UP and DOWN arrows to turn the THERMO ON or OFF then press SELECT the SET TEMP will start blinking Using the UP and DOWN arrows select t...

Page 29: ...n Use care and wear gloves when opening the front and accessing compo nents inside the fireplace Check remote screen for battery level indicator replace the batteries if low battery is indicated See Figure 8 page 27 The fireplace may be manually shut down by one of the following methods Turn off the control module Open or remove the decorative front to access the control module Move switch to OFF ...

Page 30: ...has safety feature that automatically shuts down the fireplace after 9 hours of continuous operation without receiving a command from the RC300 remote 4 If you intend to use both an optional wired wall switch and the RC300 remote control to operate your fireplace the wall switch will override any commands given by the remote 5 Module Reset This module may lock out under certain conditions When thi...

Page 31: ...igure 23 for correct pilot flame If the pilot flame does not touch the thermocouple then the main burner cannot function reliably Refer to Figure 24 for incorrect shape of pilot flame CHECK BURNER FLAME APPEARANCE In normal operation at full rate after 15 minutes the flames should appear as shown in Figure 25 If logs are installed the flames should be yellow and should not impinge on the logs Figu...

Page 32: ... accumulation of lint at air intake holes Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper operation Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner and rear burner Replace battery in remote control device Remove logs if installed handling carefully by holding gently at each end Gloves are recommended to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers If skin becomes irritated wash gently with s...

Page 33: ...nit Figure 29 7 Figure 30 shows bulb placement for front and rear light bars Insert bulbs in sockets 8 With twelve 15W bulbs installed in front and rear light bar reinstall the rear hearth first with five screws that were removed earlier Figure 29 9 Reinstall the front hearth with nine screws removed earlier Figure 29 10 Place the rear porcelain panel back in place and reinstall the left and right...

Page 34: ... patterns Sooting and improper burning will result During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These chemicals are not harm ful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation This is a norma...

Page 35: ...mbustion Manifold gas pressure is too low Contact local gas company Burner orifice is clogged Clean burner or replace burner orifice Slight smoke or odor combustion Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Clean burner or replace burner orifice Burner is damaged Replace burner Gas regulator defective Replace gas regulator Logs appear to smoke after initial operation Vapor from paint or curing process ...

Page 36: ... voltage of transformer at connection to module Acceptable read ings of a good transformer are between 6 4 and 6 6 volts DC Bat tery power supply voltage must be at least 4 volts If less than 4 volts replace batteries B A shorted or loose connection in wiring configuration or wiring harness Remove and reinstall the wiring harness that plugs into module Verify there is a tight fit Verify pilot asse...

Page 37: ...ing rod to white sensor wire Polish flame sens ing rod with fine steel wool to remove any contaminants that may have accumulated on flame sensing rod Verify continuity with a multi meter with ohms set at lowest range Replace pilot if any damage is detected 5 Appliance lights and runs for a few minutes and then shuts down and or appliance cycles on and off A A shorted or loose connection in flame s...

Page 38: ... Left 20305462 2 Porcelain Panel Rear 20305461 3 Bulb 15w qty 12 req SRV4601 155 Y Top Light 90w SRV4602 302 Y 4 Bulb Socket Qty 13 req SRV73D4521 5 Engine Assembly SRV4119 015 6 Wire Harness SRV78D1077 Y 7 Deflection Glass SRV20305432 Y 8 Panel Access Door 20305434K 9 Screen Frame Assembly 20305693K Y 10 Eyebrow SRV4116 135 11 Light Assembly 20305969K 12 Support Glass Painted Qty 2 req 20306020K ...

Page 39: ... to Valve Qty 2 req 20305454K Tube Tee to Injector 78D0090K Y Pilot Tube SRV20304115 Y Pilot Regulator SRV14D0469 Y Injector Qty 2 req SRV20H3144 5 2 Burner Assembly SRV4117 013 Y Venturi Qty 2 req 45D0600 5 3 Gas Valve Assembly 593 500 Y Flexhose w Shutoff Valve SRV69D0030 Y 5 4 Module IPI 2166 338 Y 5 5 Battery Pack SRV2166 323 Y 5 6 Thermocouple Module SRV20303179 Y 5 7 Auxilary Box SRV2166 335...

Page 40: ...Date Active IMPORTANT THIS IS DATED INFORMATION Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER 15 1 Log 1 20305703K 15 2 Log 2 20305704K Log Pin Qty 4 req 20306673K 15 2 15 1 ...

Page 41: ...distributor whichever occurs earlier However the warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT regardless of the installation or occupancy date The warranty period for parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table The term Limited Lifetime in the table below is defined as 20 years from the beginning date of warranty cove...

Page 42: ...3 shipping or improper handling 4 improper operation abuse misuse continued operation with damaged corroded or failed components accident or improperly incorrectly performed repairs 5 environmental conditions inadequate ventilation negative pressure or drafting caused by tightly sealed constructions insufficient make up air supply or handling devices such as exhaust fans or forced air furnaces or ...

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Page 44: ... AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Monessen AVFL42NIP SR Installation Instructions 4119 900 Rev B 05 20 Monessen a brand of Hearth Home Technologies 7571 215th Street West Lakeville MN 50044 www monessenhearth com ...

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