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VFF Vent Free Fireplace System
Monessen • VFF 32/36 Owner Manual • 20308184 • Rev M • 1/22
CONTENTS
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Monessen Fireplace.
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Important Safety Information ...................................... 3
Codes ....................................................................... 4
Product Features
.......................................................... 5
Operation .................................................................
5
Gas Pressures .........................................................
5
Gas Specifications and orifice sizes .........................
5
Ignition Controls – Millivolt ........................................
5
Thermal Generator – Millivolt ....................................
5
Pilot ..........................................................................
5
Cold Climate Option ................................................. 6
Fireplace and Framing Dimensions
............................ 7
Pre-Installation Information ......................................... 8
Getting Started ......................................................... 8
What You Will Need For Installation ......................... 8
Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ................ 8
Fireplace Installation .................................................... 9
Fireplace Location ....................................................
9
Clearances ............................................................. 10
Framing and Anchoring ...........................................11
Securing Heater to Floor or Hearth .........................11
Gas Line and Pressure
............................................... 12
Connecting the Gas Line ....................................... 12
Checking Gas Pressure – Millivolt control .............. 12
Checking Gas Pressure – IPI Control ..................... 13
Final Installation ......................................................... 13
Remove Screen ..................................................... 13
Install Canopy ........................................................ 13
Electrical Wiring – Millivolt ......................................... 14
Connect Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat ........ 14
Connect Remote Receiver ..................................... 15
Check System Operation ....................................... 15
Operating Instructions – Millivolt .............................. 16
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting ................... 16
What to do if You Smell Gas .................................. 16
Lighting for the First Time ...................................... 16
Lighting Pilot for the First Time .............................. 17
Lighting Pilot .......................................................... 17
Lighting Burner ....................................................... 18
To Turn Off Gas ...................................................... 18
Electrical Installation – Ipi .......................................... 19
Electrical Wiring ..................................................... 19
Optional Forced Air Kit (BLOTMC) ......................... 19
Junction Box Wiring ............................................... 19
Wall Switch Installation .......................................... 20
IPI System Wiring Diagram .................................... 20
Operating Instructions – Ipi ........................................ 21
Operation and Indications ...................................... 21
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting ....................
22
What to do if You Smell Gas ..................................
22
Operating Instructions ............................................
22
To Turn Off Gas to Appliance .................................
22
Log and Media Placement
......................................... 23
Cast Iron Grate Installation .....................................
23
Rock Wool Placement ............................................
23
Install Berkley Oak Logs ........................................ 24
Place the Decorative Rock .....................................
25
Install Highland Oak Logs ......................................
25
Place the Decorative Rock ..................................... 26
Install Kentucky Wildwood Logs ............................ 26
Install Beachcomber and Riverwood Logs..............28
Install Split Timber/Stoney Creek Logs ..................
29
Glass Only Placement ...........................................
29
Flame Appearance ...................................................... 31
Pilot and Burner Flame Appearance ...................... 31
Checking the Pilot Flame ....................................... 31
Checking Burner Flame ......................................... 31
Operating Instructions ............................................ 31
Operating Instructions ............................................... 32
For Your Safety Read before Lighting ....................
32
What to do if You Smell Gas ..................................
32
Millivolt/Thermostat Control Lighting Instructions ..
33
To urn Off Gas to Heater ........................................
33
Blower Operation ................................................... 34
Cleaning and Servicing
.............................................. 35
Annual Cleaning/Inspection ...................................
35
Periodic Cleaning ...................................................
35
Optional Accessories ................................................. 36
Installing Optional Firebrick Panels ........................ 36
Installing Optional Porcelain Panels ...................... 37
Installing Optional Black Magic Panels .................. 37
Troubleshooting
......................................................... 38
Replacement Parts ..................................................... 41
VFF Firebox Parts .................................................. 41
VFF32/VFF36 Millivolt Burner Parts ...................... 42
VFF32/VFF36 IPI Burner Parts .............................. 43
Berkley Oak Refractory Logs ................................. 44
Highland Oak Refractory Logs ............................... 45
Beachcomber & Riverwood Refractory Logs ......... 46
Kentucky Wildwood Refractory Logs ..................... 47
Stoney Creek Refractory Logs ............................... 48
Warranty ...................................................................... 49
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