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126802-01A

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PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS 

CONNECTIONS

1.  Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 

15, page 15).

2.  Open main gas valve located on or near 

gas meter for natural gas or open pro-

pane/LP supply tank valve.

3.  Make sure control knob of heater is in the 

OFF position.

4.  Check all joints from gas meter to equip-

ment shutoff valve for natural gas or pro-

pane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve 

for propane/LP (see Figure 16, page 15 or 

Figure 17, page 16). Apply noncorrosive 

leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles 

forming show a leak. 

5.  Correct all leaks at once.
6.  Light heater (see 

Operation

,  page  23). 

Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7.  Turn off heater (see 

To Turn Off Gas to 

Appliance

,  page  25  for  Remote  Ready 

models or page 27 for Variable Remote 

Models.

INSTALLING SWITCH (REMOTE 

READY MODELS)

The AUTO/OFF/ON switch for this log set is in-

stalled into the small single log accompanying 

this log set. This switch needs to be used only 

if remote or wall switch is not being used.

Gas Meter

Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural 

Gas Only)

Control Valve 

Location

Equipment Shutoff Valve

INSTALLATION

Continued

Connect the wires to the valve from the switch 

assembly as shown in Figure 18.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE 

ACCESSORIES (REMOTE READY 

MODELS)

Installing Remote Receiver 

Remote control accessories are available 

separately (see 

Accessories

, page 40). Read 

instructions shipped with remote control along 

with instructions below before attempting 

installation.

1.  If unit is already installed in fireplace, con

-

tinue with these instructions. If unit has not 

been installed in fireplace, go to step 6 and 

continue installation of remote accessory.

 WARNING: Turn off heater 

and let cool before handling any 

part of heater. Make sure gas is 

turned of to unit.

2.  Carefully remove logs and set aside.
3.  Locate mounting screws on sides of heat-

er base assembly and remove screws. Set 

screws aside for reinstallation.

4.  Disconnect gas line from heater base as 

shown in Figure 11, page 13.

 WARNING: A qualified ser

-

vice person must connect and 

disconnect gas to heater. Follow 

all local codes.

5.  Remove heater base from fireplace.
6.  If  installed,  disconnect AUTO/OFF/ON 

switch wire from control valve at TPTH and 

TH locations (see Figure 19).
7.  Connect wires from hardware pack (with 

remote receiver bracket) to control valve at the 

TPTH and TH locations as shown in Figure 19. 

Connect other ends of these wires to remote 

receiver wires.

  Note: Make sure excess wire does not 

interfere with burner or pilot.

8.  If heater was removed from fireplace 

before installation of remote accessory, see 

Installing Heater Base Assembly

 on page 12 to 

reinstall heater into fireplace. Test gas connec

-

tion for leaks (see 

Checking Gas Connections

page 15).

Figure 18 - Connecting Wires

Control Valve

To AUTO 

Terminal 

on Switch

To OFF 

Terminal on 

Switch

Summary of Contents for VFGT24NR

Page 1: ...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 This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxyg...

Page 2: ...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 Ven tilation section on page 6 of this manua...

Page 3: ...tcon tainsand orgenerateschemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying t...

Page 4: ...r similar products turn heater off If heated thevaporsfromtheseproductsmay create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls and furniture 10 This heater needs fresh outside air ven...

Page 5: ...thermostat or hand held thermostat may not be used where vented decorative list ing is required Variable remote control models include a ther mostat remote control UNPACKING CAUTION Donotremovethe da...

Page 6: ...e your home energy efficient 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 fireplaces clothes...

Page 7: ...51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace ___________ Btu Hr Gas water heater ___________ Btu Hr Gas furnace _______...

Page 8: ...2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or...

Page 9: ...e air exist may discolor walls or cause odors IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew...

Page 10: ...earances If Not Using Mantel Note If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel If not using a mantel follow these instructions You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Nonco...

Page 11: ...Shelf Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring NOTICE Surface temperatures ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbe comehotduringoperation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot...

Page 12: ...see Fig ure 10 The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide Attach damper clam...

Page 13: ...ons in mortar joint of bricks 4 Remove heater base from fireplace 5 Drill holes at marked locations using 3 16 drill bit 6 Attachbase throughholesinbacksidepan els of base to fireplace floor using mas...

Page 14: ...1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater Ifpipeistoosmall undue loss of volume will occur Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate...

Page 15: ...valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 KpA will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shut...

Page 16: ...ote control accessories are available separately see Accessories page 40 Read instructions shipped with remote control along with instructions below before attempting installation 1 If unit is already...

Page 17: ...selector switch is in OFF posi tion before installing or chang ing batteries in your hand held remote or receiver Hand Held Remote Control The hand held remote control uses 3 AAA batteries not includ...

Page 18: ...gures 23 23A 23B and 23C for reference The log has a rectangular shape on the bottom that fits against the lip on the black metal base the square grate and the round tube burner Slide the log in place...

Page 19: ...og Back Left Log D 060 D 018 or D026 Flat Part of Log Log Notch Burner Tube Figure 24A Installing Back Left Log Figure 24B Installing Back Left Log D 018 Rear View Burner Tube Log Notch Vertical Porti...

Page 20: ...Log Figure 26A Installing Charred Log Top View Figure 26B Installing Charred Log Top Side View Square Grate Log Notch of the log faces forward The log has a notch that fits around the burner tube on...

Page 21: ...The left end of this log has a square hole that fits over a square peg that is on the top of the middle split log The right end of this log rests behind the knot on the top of the front right log 8 Fi...

Page 22: ...ut shall not be allowed to come in contact with either the burner ports or flame around base of heater if de sired DO NOT place rock or additional logs on front burner or on logs except as directed ab...

Page 23: ...part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If fireplace has glass doors never operate this heater with glass doors closed If you op eratehe...

Page 24: ...be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more This will allow air to bleed from the gas system 7 Wit...

Page 25: ...st turned off You can now turn burner on and off with hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when pilot is not lit This will drain the batter...

Page 26: ...nd Ignitor Button Location O F F PILOT O N Control Knob Ignitor Button 7 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner I...

Page 27: ...r helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Note Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any dust dirt or other obstructions Figure 38 Pilot Natural Propane LP HAND HELD REMOTE O...

Page 28: ...lames through 5 levels see Figure 43 Select manual flame height function by press ing MODE button until a flame is shown in lower left corner of display Use UP DOWN arrow button to set desired flame h...

Page 29: ...into hole on receiver face plate marked PRG The receiver will beep 3 times to indicate it is ready to accept a new remote transmitter Press the ON OFF button on your remote and the receiver will beep...

Page 30: ...ector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 49 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check injector holder located at end of burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust d...

Page 31: ...R VFGT30NV VFGT36NR AND VFGT36NV Rating Variable 29 000 40 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Natural Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 4 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 W C For purpose o...

Page 32: ...r in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Overlap ember material 1 4 see page 18 1 Reconnect ignitor...

Page 33: ...trol knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Fully open equipment shut off valve 5 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas compa...

Page 34: ...ir is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installa tion clearances see pages 9 through 11 4 Clean burners see Clean ing and Maintenance...

Page 35: ...clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve or gas control defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Han...

Page 36: ...RTS REMOTE READY VARIABLE CONTROL MODELS VFGT24NR VFGT24NV VFGT24PR VFGT24PV VFGT30NR VFGT30NV VFGT30PR VFGT30PV VFGT36NR VFGT36NV VFGT36PR AND VFGT36PV 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 31 32 33 11 30 12 13 14 15 16...

Page 37: ...023 01 Bracket Front Burner 2 13 097384 01 Nut Captive Washer 2 14 112829 02 Air Shutter 1 15 124933 01 Orifice Holder 90 Degree 1 16 099056 46 Orifice 051 Pan 1 099046 45 Orifice 028 Pan 1 17 M11084...

Page 38: ...T NO Log Id PART NO Log Id PART NO Log Id DESCRIPTION QTY 1 125948 01 D 061 125573 01 D 019 125591 01 D 027 Log Front Right 1 2 125948 02 D 060 125573 02 D 018 125591 02 D 026 Log Back Left 1 3 125948...

Page 39: ...g have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory SERVICE HINTS When Gas...

Page 40: ...of your easy chair RECEIVER AND REMOTE CONTROL KIT TSRC For all Remote Ready Models Allows the burner system to be operated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode Remote is programmable fo...

Page 41: ...ll produce excessive temperatures and could result in a fire hazard c damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product...

Page 42: ...IS WARRANTY Model located on product or identification tag ______________________________ Serial No located on product or identification tag ___________________________ Date Purchased ________________...

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