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VFF Vent Free Fireplace System
Monessen • VFF 32/36 Owner Manual • 20308184 • Rev M • 1/22
Figure 18.
Install Remote Receiver
Check
Test
To
Test
Connect Meter
Leads to
Terminals
Switch or
Thermostat
Contacts
Meter Reading
Should Be
A
Complete
System
2 & 3
Closed
Closed
B
Thermopile
Output
1 & 2
Open
Open
CONNECT REMOTE RECEIVER
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SUPERCEDE THE SECTION
ENTITLED “HEARTH MOUNT” IN THE
MILLIVOLT
HAND-HELD REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED
WITH THE REMOTE.
Figure 18
1. Remove bottom control door.
2. Connect the remote connector wires located in the unit
to the remote receiver.
3. Stick Velcro
®
pads with self-adhesive backing to bottom
of remote receiver and to floor of compartment behind
access panel.
4. Attach remote receiver to firebox with Velcro
®
pads.
Control switch must face forward.
NOTE: Do not place remote receiver in combustion
chamber.
CHECK SYSTEM OPERATION
The millivolt system and individual components may be
checked with a millivolt meter having a 0-1000 mV range.
Conduct each check shown in chart below by connection
meter test leads to terminals as indicated.
A. COMPLETE MILLIVOLT SYSTEM CHECK
(“A” Reading: Thermostat contacts CLOSED,
control knob “ON,” main burner should turn ON)
a. If the reading is more than 100 millivolts and the
automatic valve still does not come on, replace the
control.
b. If the closed circuit reading (“A” reading) is less than
100 millivolts, determine cause for low reading, pro
-
ceed to Section B below.
B. Thermopile Output Reading Check
(“B” Reading: Thermostat contacts OPEN, main
burner OFF)
1. Check gas pressure to the unit. If gas pressure is
within minimum and maximum on data plate, then
check pilot voltage, 325 millivolts minimum. If the
minimum millivolt reading is not obtainable, replace
pilot.
ELECTRICAL WIRING — MILLIVOLT
Remote Receiver
