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SAFETY INFORMATION

1. 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.

2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.

3. If you smell gas

• shut off gas supply

• do not 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

• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department

4. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

5. Do not use this heater as a wood-burning heater. Use only the logs provided with the heater.

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 inside the heater; only around the outside of 

the heater.

7. This heater is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off heater and call a 

qualified service person. Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to log curing 

and heater burning manufacturing residues.

8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 25 & 26.

9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater 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 heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion 

Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is 

available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 9. If heater keeps shutting off, see

Troubleshooting, page 27.

11. Do not run heater

• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.

• under dusty conditions.

12. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

13. Never place any objects in the heater or on logs.

14. Do not use 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.

15. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should 

service and repair heater.

16. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

17. Do not operate heater if log is broken. Do not operate heater 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.

QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY

Only a qualified agency should install and 

replace gas piping, gas utilization equip-

ment or accessories, and repair and equip-

ment servicing. The term "qualified agency" 

means any individual, firm, corporation, or 

company that either in person or through a 

representative is engaged in and is respon-

sible for:

a) Installing, testing, or replacing gas piping or
b)Connecting, installing, testing, repairing, or 

servicing equipment; that is experienced in 

such work; that is familiar with all precautions 

required; and that has complied with all the re-

quirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Summary of Contents for VFL2-EO18DT

Page 1: ...s 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 Ventilation section on page 9 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with propane or natural gas This appl...

Page 2: ...er Specifications 2 Important Safety Information 3 Product Identification 5 Product Features 6 Preparing for Installation 7 Installation 10 Unpacking 15 Log Assembly 21 Operation 22 Care and Maintenance 25 Troubleshooting 27 Replacement Parts 30 Warranty 31 ITEM VFL2 SO18DT VFL2 EO18DT VFL2 WW18DT VFL2 SO24DT VFL2 EO24DT VFL2 WW24DT Input Rating 30 000 BTU Hr 30 000 BTU Hr Minimum Input Rating 15 ...

Page 3: ...this manual for reference It is your guide to operating this heater safely WARNING Due to high temperatures locate this appliance out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Heater becomes very hot when operating Keep children and adults away from hot sur faces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutoff Allow surfaces to cool before touching Carefu...

Page 4: ...his heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 9 If heater keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 27 11 Do not run heater where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions 12 Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other ob...

Page 5: ...5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Burner Tube Grate Thermostatic Control Valve Battery Ignitor Grate Cap LP ODS Pilot NG ODS Pilot Log Locator Spacer 4 ...

Page 6: ...assachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit In the State of Massachusetts unvented propane or natural gas fired space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms In the State of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T handle type The State of Massachusetts requires that a...

Page 7: ... a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions o...

Page 8: ...emove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the orifice 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 tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole ab...

Page 9: ...ot connected to ignitor cable 4 Ignitor cable is pinched or wet 5 Damaged ignitor cable 6 Bad Electronic Push Button ignitor 7 Bad Battery 1 Replace electrode 2 Replace electrode 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Replace ignitor cable 6 Replace Electronic Push Button ignitor 7 Check Battery and replace if needed When ignitor but...

Page 10: ...an burner see Care and Mainte nance page 25 26 or contact cus tomer service Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Burner is damaged 3 Gas regulator is damaged 1 Clean burner orifice see Care and Maintenance page 25 26 or contact customer service 2 Contact dealer or customer service 3 Replace gas regulator High yellow flame during burner combustion 1 Not enoug...

Page 11: ...fective Moisture conden sation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Residues from manufacturing process 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turning control knob to high 5 position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater are blocked 4 ...

Page 12: ...1A H 0713B H 0713A 1 5 Log 5 1 H 0812 H 0812 H 0542 H 0542 1 6 Log 6 1 A 0668 A 0668 H 0374 H 0374 1 7 Log 7 1 A 0007 A 0007 2 Grate 1 GP287 01 GP288 01 GP287 01 GP288 01 3 Grate End Cap 1 GP287 02 GP287 02 GP287 02 GP287 02 4 ODS Pilot NG 1 GZ20 30B GZ20 30B GZ20 30B GZ20 30B 5 ODS Pilot LP 1 GZ20 29B GZ20 29B GZ20 29B GZ20 29B 6 Selector Knob 1 GZ20 17 GZ20 17 GZ20 17 GZ20 17 7 1 Regulator NG 5 ...

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