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SAFETY

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11. Do not run fi replace

where fl ammable liquids or vapors are 

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used or stored.
under dusty conditions.

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12. Do not use this fi replace to cook food or 
      burn paper or other objects.
13. Never place any objects in the fi replace 
      or on logs.
14. Do not use fi replace if any part has been 
      under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed 
      service technician to inspect the fi replace  
      and to replace any part of the control 
      system and any gas control which has 
      been under water.  
15. Turn off and unplug fi replace and let cool 
      before servicing. Only a qualifi ed service 
      person should service and repair fi replace.
16. Operating fi replace above elevations of 
      4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
17. Do not operate fi replace if log is broken. 
      Do not operate fi replace if log is chipped 
      (dime-sized or larger).
18. To prevent performance problems, do 
      not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 
      100 lb. capacity.
19. Provide adequate clearances around air 
      openings.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use fi replace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.

14 0 Broadway

 New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

State of Massachusetts:

 The installation

must be made by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural 
gas-fired supplemental room fireplaces 
shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 
527CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for 
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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5. Do not use this fi replace as a wood-burning
    fi replace. Use only the logs provided with
    the fi replace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as 
    pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using 
    these added items can cause sooting. Do not 
    add lava rock around base. Rock and debris  
    could fall into the control area of fi replace.
7. This fi replace is designed to be smokeless. 
     If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off fi re-
     place and call a qualifi ed service person.  
     Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
     ing could occur due to log curing and fi re-
     place burning manufacturing residues. 
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the 
     instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, 
     page 23.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet 
    cleaner or similar products, turn fi replace 
    off. If heated, the vapors from these products 
    may create a white powder residue within 
    burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
10. This fi replace needs fresh air ventilation to 
     run properly. This fi replace has an Oxygen 
    Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff 
    system. The ODS shuts down the fi re-
    place if not enough fresh air is available. 
    See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, 
    page 6. If fi replace keeps shutting off, see 
    Troubleshooting, page 24. 

Summary of Contents for VFF23NLM

Page 1: ...ot try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions...

Page 2: ...s is an unve nted gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ven...

Page 3: ...eep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surfaces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young...

Page 4: ...licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas sachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room fireplaces shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527CMR 30 u...

Page 5: ...QUALIFIED INSTALLATION AGENCY Installation and replacement of gas piping gas utilization equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency Th...

Page 6: ...ur home Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 11...

Page 7: ...outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater __________Btu Hr Vent free fireplace __________Btu Hr Total __________Btu Hr 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the ac...

Page 8: ...lling fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 6 Note Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero...

Page 9: ...ped for natural and propane LP Gas type is indicated on the rating plate Field conversion is not permitted other than between natural or propane gases WARNING Always have hood in place before operatin...

Page 10: ...g wood screws Counter sink screw heads and putty over 3 Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base WARNING Do not allow any combustible or noncombustible materials to overlap the fireb...

Page 11: ...or leaks see page 13 Replace screws securing floor assembly to firebox 11 Replace fire bricks into firebox and secure the screws Replace logs into firebox Flex Line Regulator Figure 9 1 Figure 9 2 Fig...

Page 12: ...in the NG position see Figure 9 5 Remove the white plastic screw by hand 4 from the cap See Figure 9 6 5 Turn it over See Figure 9 7 and reinstall it on the cap See Figure 9 8 Make sure the white pla...

Page 13: ...in Figure 11 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local...

Page 14: ...gure 14 Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment Shutoff Valve 4 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections below Feed flexible gas line into fireplace Make sure the entire flexi...

Page 15: ...opane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air INSTALLATION Continued Figure 15 Equipment Shutoff Valve CA...

Page 16: ...the screen frame over the shoulder screws and pushing down Figure 17 Checking Gas Joints Natural Gas Only Figure 18 Installing Log and Screen 16 INSTALLING MANTEL 1 Remove all the foam in the firepace...

Page 17: ...to the floor because some gas is he avier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in...

Page 18: ...17 SPECIFICATIONS Figure 21 Pilot CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve 6 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pil...

Page 19: ...attern shows sporadic irregular flame tipping The flame should not be dark or have an orange reddish tinge Note When using the fireplace the first time the flame will be orange for approximately one h...

Page 20: ...zzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow ti...

Page 21: ...sembly 7 Replace gas regulator When ignitor button is pressed in there is a spark at ODS Pilot but no ignition 1 Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob is not in pilot...

Page 22: ...ator defective 4 Inlet gas pressure is too low OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not...

Page 23: ...ial operation POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Residues from manufac turing processes and log curing 2 Not enough air 3 Gas regulator defective REMEDY 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 2 Check burner...

Page 24: ...an ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 Fireplace shuts off in use ODS operates 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Locate and correct...

Page 25: ...Replacement Parts FIREBOX Model VFF23NLM 25...

Page 26: ...Fireplace Wrapper FCHD2309002 1 3 Firebox Hood FCHD2309003 1 4 Heat Deflector FCHD2309004 1 5 Top Liner FCHD2309005 1 6 Left Side Liner FCHD2309006 1 7 Rear liner FCHD2309007 1 8 Right Side Liner FCHD...

Page 27: ...Replacement Parts BURNER ASSEMBLY Model VFF23NLM 1 15 16 17 18 20 11 10 9 8 7 14 21 22 23 24 4 5 25 2 12 13 3 27 6 19...

Page 28: ...9024 1 10 ODS Tube LP FCHD2309025 1 11 ODS Tube NG FCHD2309026 1 12 Magnetic Catch Bracket FCHD2309027 1 13 Magnetic Catch FCTG2908024 1 14 ODS Tube LP NG FCHD2309028 1 15 Inlet Tube FCHD2309029 1 16...

Page 29: ...ing Products at 800 229 5647 for referral information When calling Sure Heat have ready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will...

Page 30: ...ct to temperatures above its rated specifications which can cause considerable warping disassembly including removal of the product from a built in installation damage resulting from accident alterati...

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