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126872-01C

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PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS 
CONNECTIONS

1.  Open  equipment  shutoff  valve 

(see 

Figure  25, 

Page 20

).

2.  Open main gas valve located on or near gas 

meter  for  natural  gas  or  open  propane/LP 
supply tank valve.

3.  Make sure control knob of fi replace is in the 

OFF position.

4.  Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to 

gas control valve

 (see 

Figures 26 or 27, Page 

20

).

 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fl uid to 

all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5.  Correct all leaks at once.
6.  Light fi replace 

(see Operation, 

Page 23

). 

Check 

all other internal joints for leaks.

7.  Turn off fi replace 

(see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-

pliance, 

Page 24

).

OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD 
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES (MRC 
AND TRC)

Installing Receiver

1.  Remove screws.
2.   Disconnect switch wires from control valve.
3.  Remove switch plate 

(see 

Figure 28

). 

Discard 

switch plate after removing. Save the screws.

4.   Place remote receiver unit onto fi replace base.
5.  Connect the wire harness from the receiver to the 

TH and TH/TP terminals on the valve.

6.  For further information see installation instruc-

tions provided with remote control kit.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 28 - Switch Plate and Wiring Harness

Screw

Switch 
Plate

Black Wire

Red Wire

3. Route  25  ft.  wire  to  a  convenient  location  to 

mount  your  thermostat  (no  outside  wall). 

IM-

PORTANT

:

 Wire may be shortened but must not 

be lengthened.

  Thermostat  should  be  mounted  54"  above  the 

fl oor in a location where there is good air circu-
lation. Avoid heat sources such as lamps, direct 
sunlight, fi replace, or heat and air conditioning 
ducts.

4. Gently  remove  thermostat  cover  from  base. 

Grasp sides of cover fi rmly and pull to separate 
from base.

5. Feed  electrical  wires  through  rectangular  slots  on 

each side of base

 (see

 Figure 30

).

Figure 29 - Connecting Wire Terminals

AUT

O

OFF

ON

One Terminal of 
25 ft. Wire

Switch on Gas 
Fireplace

To Wall Thermostat or 
Switch

Control 
Valve

 

WARNING: Read and follow instal-

lation instructions. Installation should 
be done by a qualifi ed installer familiar 
with low-voltage wiring procedures.

 WARNING: Do not connect this ther-

mostat to any electrical source! Electri-
cal shock and/or fi re hazard will occur.

 

WARNING: Caution: Label all wires 

prior to disconnection when servicing con-
trols. Wiring errors can cause improper 
and dangerous operation. Verify proper 
operation after servicing.

OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT 
- GWMT1

1. Connect  one  terminal  of  25  ft.  wire  to  bottom 

contact of switch 

(see

 Figure 29

).

2. Connect remaining wire terminal to “TH” terminal 

on control valve. Make sure that wire terminals 
are in the positions on your unit as pictured in 

Figure 29

. If wires are not “crossed” thermostat 

will not work.

Summary of Contents for VCM3026ZMN

Page 1: ...ch it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on Page 7 of this manual WARNING If the information in th...

Page 2: ...Safety Standards and are listed by PFS TECO to ANSI Z21 11 2 as unvented Gas fired room heaters This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not...

Page 3: ...rial other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Fireplace front and screen become very hot when running fire...

Page 4: ...create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 10 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safe...

Page 5: ...the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The flexible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches 92 centimeters in length The individual manual shut off must be a T handle type valve Unvented applian...

Page 6: ...til installation has been completed 2 Cut two plastic straps to remove the log from the firebox cavity 3 Anoptionalblowerisavailable SeeAccessories Page 34 Install optional blower now Follow installat...

Page 7: ...ound window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meet...

Page 8: ...ct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water appliance ____________ Btu Hr Gas firebox logs ___________ Btu Hr Total __________...

Page 9: ...ion grills or ducts You must provide two permanent open ings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors The...

Page 10: ...e in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation Page 7 NOTE Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearanceinst...

Page 11: ...8 Page 12 for the rough opening The height is 26 7 8 which is the same as the wall opening above 2 If installing GA3450TA blower accessory do so at this time Follow instructions included with blower a...

Page 12: ...ible materials such as wall board gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywood etc may be butted up next to the sides and top edge of the firebox Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox fron...

Page 13: ...hearth base to run gas line to fireplace see Figure 11 Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed NOTE You can secure base to floor using wood screws Countersinksc...

Page 14: ...lign fireplace in mantel assembly so the trim overlaps mantel evenly on all three sides 12 Lower bottom louver door Use 3 wood screws provided with mantel accessory to attach fire place to base see ma...

Page 15: ...rd out of the cabinet by inserting it through the bushing on the outer casing see Figure 16 Page 16 Plug fan kit into 120 Volt grounded power supply and test operation NOTE When switch is in the AUTO...

Page 16: ...ff On Blue Blue Thermostat Switch N O Green White Green White On 110 115 V A C Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto Figure 18 Installing Switch Plate to Valve Cover Shield Valve Cover Shield Switch Plate...

Page 17: ...e 19 4 Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle not provided as shown in Figure 20 Wind the extra power cord and tie with plastic wire strap see Figure 20 Set the power cord bundle between the burner...

Page 18: ...O GAS SUPPLY WARNING Thisappliancerequiresa 45 maleflarefitting5 8 18UNF Unified National Fine Thread inlet connection and the flexible gas line provided WARNING A qualified service person must connec...

Page 19: ...e controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly Figure 24 Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment Shutoff Valve Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas...

Page 20: ...all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane LPsupplyandappliance See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply Page 18 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Test Press...

Page 21: ...ed Wire 3 Route 25 ft wire to a convenient location to mount your thermostat no outside wall IM PORTANT Wire may be shortened but must not be lengthened Thermostat should be mounted 54 above the floor...

Page 22: ...n should be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures WARNING Do not connect the switch to a power source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur WARNING Do not...

Page 23: ...supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the applia...

Page 24: ...pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure Page 25 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control kno...

Page 25: ...may run for several minutes before blower turns on After heater modulates to pilot position blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after firebox temperature decreases MANUAL LIGHTING PRO...

Page 26: ...have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Figure 38 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Propane LP Shown Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 39 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern...

Page 27: ...yearly by a qualified serviceperson Heatermayneedmore frequentcleaningduetoexcessivelint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air in...

Page 28: ...or placement instructions Replace log set if broken or chipped dime sized or larger CABINET Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior Use a soft cloth dampened with a m...

Page 29: ...f pinched by any metal or tubing Keep igniter cable dry 3 Replace igniter cable 4 Replace piezo igniter 5 Replace pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot assembly When igniter button is pressed there is spark...

Page 30: ...ean ing and Maintenance Page 27 or replace ODS pilot as sembly 6 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Replace control valve Burner does not light after ODS pil...

Page 31: ...eplace blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 Turn control knob to LO posi tion and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by loc...

Page 32: ...exces sive contact qualified service person Fireplace produces unwanted odors 1 Fireplace burning vapors from paint hair spray glues clean ers chemicals newcarpet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 L...

Page 33: ...ignition appliance will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contactyourlocalpropane LPornaturalgassupplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You...

Page 34: ...t No F2236 Model RCKIT4001 For all models Allows appliance to be operated in a manually controlled mode RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTATIC ON OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT TRC Cat No F1078 Model TRC For all...

Page 35: ...32 13 41 21 5 26 19 18 15 27 1 27 2 43 3 43 29 16 18 3 17 42 36 4 4 44 43 Cat No Model Description F1217 VCM3026ZMN 26 Millivolt NG F1218 VCM3026ZMP 26 Millivolt LP WARNING Failure to position the pa...

Page 36: ...1 J3837 Gas Valve LP 1 23 J3757 Baffle 1 24 J3725 Flexible Connector 1 25 J3868 Control Shield 1 26 J3802 Screen Assembly 1 27 J4008 Log Set Assembly Kit 1 28 J3869 Right Hinge 1 29 J3870 Left Hinge 1...

Page 37: ...tural or propane gas only Burning conventional fuels such as wood coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Product will produce excessive temperatures and could result in a fire hazard c...

Page 38: ...ts Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 Innovative Hearth Products P N 126872 01 Rev C 12 2019 SuperiorFireplaces us com Record the following important i...

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