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PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside 
venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a 
chimney. Heat is generated by realistic fl ames 
and glowing ceramic logs/coals. This heater is 
designed for vent-free operation with fl ue damper 
closed. It has been tested and approved to ANSI 
Z21.11.2 standard for unvented heaters. State 
and local codes in some areas prohibit the use 
of vent-free heaters. This heater may also be 
operated as a vented decorative (ANSI Z21.60) 
product by opening the fl ue damper.

SAFETY DEVICE

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion 
Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/
pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heat-
ers. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there 
is not enough fresh air.

ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM

This system has an electronic igniter. This 
system requires no matches or other sources 
to light heater. Receiver requires 4 AA batteries 
(included), hand-held remote control requires a 
12-volt battery  and a 3-volt button cell battery 
for the LCD display (both included).

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Today’s homes are built more energy effi cient 
than ever. New materials, increased insulation 
and new construction methods help reduce heat 
loss in homes. Homeowners apply weather strip 
and caulk around windows and doors to keep 
the cold air out and the warm air in. During heat-
ing months, homeowners want their homes as 
airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy 
effi cient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh 
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap-
pliances need fresh air for proper combustion 
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, some fi replaces, clothes dryers 
and some fuel-burning appliances draw air from 
the house to operate. You must provide adequate 
fresh air for these appliances. This will ensure 
proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION

The following are excerpts from 

National Fuel 

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation.

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three 
following ventilation classifi cations:

 

WARNING: This heater shall not be 

installed in a room or space unless the 
required volume of indoor combustion 
air is provided by the method described 
in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 
Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel 
Gas Code, or applicable local codes. 
Read the following instructions to en-
sure proper fresh air for this and other 
fuel-burning appliances in your home.

1. Unusually 

Tight 

Construction

2. Unconfi ned Space
3. Confi ned Space
The information on 

Pages 6-8

 will help you 

classify your space and provide adequate 
ventilation.

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and windows 
may provide enough fresh air for combus-
tion and ventilation. However, in buildings of 
unusually tight construction, you must provide 
additional fresh air.

Unusually tight construction is defi ned  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

 kg per pa-sec-m

2

) or less with 

openings gasketed or sealed and

b.  weather stripping has been added on 

openable windows and doors and

c.  caulking or sealants are applied to areas 

such as joints around window and door 
frames, between sole plates and fl oors, 
between wall-ceiling joints, between 
wall panels, at penetrations for plumb-
ing, electrical and gas lines and at other 
openings.

If your home meets all three criteria above, 
you must provide additional fresh air. See 
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Page 8.
If your home does not meet all three criteria 
above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air 
Flow For Heater Location
, below.

Confi ned and Unconfi ned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ 
NFPA54 

allows two methods for determining 

whether the space in which the heater is being

Summary of Contents for VF18NBTB

Page 1: ...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 Ventilation sect...

Page 2: ...ordance with ANSI Z21 11 2 Exception DO NOT install this appliance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs W...

Page 3: ...It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace Due to high temperatures the ap pliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or...

Page 4: ...his heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensing ODS pilot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is avail...

Page 5: ...y from carton NOTE Do not pick up heater base as sembly by burners This could damage heater Always handle base assembly by grate CAUTION Donotremovethe data plates from the grate as sembly The data pl...

Page 6: ...iances This will ensure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Com bustion a...

Page 7: ...r openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support ________ volume of space x 20 Maxi mum...

Page 8: ...ining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12 12 Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two perma nent ope...

Page 9: ...top or sides of the heater in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas NOTICE This appliance is in tended for supplemental heat ing Use this heater along with yourprimaryheatingsystem Do notinstal...

Page 10: ...Rear Width 18 17 14 24 20 24 17 14 28 22 Measured at 14 depth Figure 4 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall Minimum 16 from Side Wall Example WARNING This appliance is equipped for either natura...

Page 11: ...t be at least 1 2 thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible ma terial behind it Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 up for all models If noncombustible material is less than 12 yo...

Page 12: ...ace temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these temperatures meet the requirement...

Page 13: ...lacement INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY WARNING If installing in a sunken fireplace special care is needed You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to heater control panel This will ensure...

Page 14: ...gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regula tor damage could occur Install external regu lator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 1...

Page 15: ...ter see Figure 13 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance WARNING Use pipe joint seal...

Page 16: ...ing main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equip ment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP supply to equipment...

Page 17: ...a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If fireplace has glas...

Page 18: ...tch see Manual Lighting Procedure Page 19 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when released conta...

Page 19: ...es Transmitter requires 12V A 23 and 3V button cell for LCD both included Remote receiver requires 4 AA 1 5V alkaline batteries included Operating Frequency 303 875 MHz REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 1 Afte...

Page 20: ...ct pilot flame pat tern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 21 turn...

Page 21: ...he unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube clean and free of dust and dirt We rec ommend...

Page 22: ...ed by any metal or tubing Keep igniter cable dry 3 Replace battery 4 Replace igniter cable 5 Replace electronic igniter 6 Replace pilot assembly When igniter button is pressed there is spark at ODS pi...

Page 23: ...S pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance Page 21 or re place ODS pilot assembly 6 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Replace control valve Burner does not light...

Page 24: ...gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum instal lation clearances see Pages 10 through 12 4 Clean burner see Clean ing and Maintenance Page 21 or replace burner or...

Page 25: ...ve 2 Low fuel supply propane LP only 3 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of Page 1 Open window to ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank pro p...

Page 26: ...too low If so contact your local propane LP or natural gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about instal lation operation or troubleshooting Please contact your IHP dealer fo...

Page 27: ...21 12 13 16 10 6 14 2 15 18 17 22 19 Installed in BTB Models Only 17 Remote Control and Receiver CAT NO MODEL F1715 VF18NBTB F1716 VF18PBTB WARNING Failuretopositiontheparts inaccordancewiththesediag...

Page 28: ...4722 Elbow Orifice 1 11 J4701 Valve NG 1 J4702 Valve LP 1 12 J5239 Valve Bracket 1 13 J4596 Electronic Igniter 1 14 J3840 Control Knob Extension 1 15 J3841 Control Knob Extension 1 16 J3656 Fan Switch...

Page 29: ...m 126857 01B 29 PARTS MODELS VF24NBTB AND VF24PBTB 1 4 24 23 5 3 25 9 11 6 12 7 16 20 8 10 21 22 19 13 10 6 14 15 18 17 Installed in BTB Models Only 2 17 Remote Control and Receiver CAT NO MODEL F1717...

Page 30: ...Extension 1 16 J3656 Fan Switch 1 17 J4871 Remote Control and Receiver 1 18 J4872 Remote Bracket 1 19 J4712 Flextube 3 16 1 20 J4684 Pilot Shield 1 21 J4806 Pilot 1 J3830 Pilot 1 22 J4736 Compression...

Page 31: ...ct heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace Fits openings 28 to 48 wide VENT FREE FIREBOXES Available in 32 36 and 42 models FLOOR MEDIA KIT Cat No F1762 Model FM100 For all models Includes volca...

Page 32: ...lled mode Remote is programmable for your convenience and has a large bright LCD Touch Screen for easy use MODE SET PROG ON OFF REMOTE AND RECEIVER WITH WHITE WALL PLATE Cat No F2236 Model RCKIT 4001...

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Page 35: ...produce excessive temperatures and could result in a re hazard c damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product d dam...

Page 36: ...ributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 Innovative Hearth Products P N 126857 01 Rev B 05 2017 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 SuperiorFireplaces us com Record the...

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