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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING AND
USING HEATERS

IMPORTANT: Read all instruc-
tions and warnings carefully
before starting installation.  Fail-
ure to follow these instructions
may result in a possible fire haz-
ard and will void the warranty.

WARNING: If the information in
this manual is not followed ex-
actly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or

other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.

— What to Do If You Smell Gas

Do not try to light any appli-
ance.

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 depart-
ment.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified in-
staller, service agency or the
gas supplier.

This is an unvented gas-fired
heater. It uses air (oxygen) from
the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combus-
tion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to Page 4.

Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces

Models:
VF36RN, VF36RNH, VF36RP

Homeowner’s Installation and

Operating Instructions

5L24 

410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777

Temco Fireplace Products

Gas Fired
Unvented
Room Heaters

INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - Leave in fireplace for homeowner.

Models with “N” after the model number use natural gas;
models with “P” after the model number use Propane
(LP) gas.

78586  11/03  Rev. 8

This appliance is UL Certified under ANSI Standard

Z21.11.2-2000 as an unvented room heater

Summary of Contents for VF36RN

Page 1: ...Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire depart ment Installation and service must be performed by a qualified in staller service agency or the gas supplier This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combus tion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Page 4 Vent Free...

Page 2: ...up Checklist 19 Warranty Registration 21 This book contains your operating and installation instructions and should be kept in a safe place For you to realize all the advantages and use of the reliable service that has been engineered into your TEMCO fireplace you must carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this book regarding installation and operation of the fireplace These instru...

Page 3: ...t burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean DO NOT place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance This appliance must only be used with pressures at the inlet as shown in Table 1 Page 11 in installation instructions The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223 latest editi...

Page 4: ...s in the space Gas range ________________ BTU Hr Vented gas heater __________ BTU Hr Gas fireplace logs __________ BTU Hr Other gas appliances _____ BTU Hr Total _____ BTU Hr Example Gas range 60 000 BTU Hr Vent free logs 29 000 BTU Hr Total 89 000 BTU Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum BTU...

Page 5: ...ctly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will a...

Page 6: ...35 5 0 Rough Opening Width 36 Rough Opening Height 14 Rough Opening Depth 35 33 14 6 3 1 2 Gas Connection Left Side Only 1 2 1 2 Clearance to Combustibles not Required at This Point Fireplace Dimensions 78603 Fig 2 VF36 specifications and framing ...

Page 7: ...d by a licensed gas line installer before framing in the fireplace Drafts Do not locate the fireplace in high traffic areas or areas exposed to high drafts and winds Locate the fireplace away from furniture and draperies Fan Kit Optional Part BL 3 For installation of the optional fan please refer to the instructions included in the fan kit Electrical Services All optional fan kits are equipped wit...

Page 8: ...rance varies with the amount of projection Fig 6a The mantel profile must fall within the cross section shown in Figure 6a with standard canopy or Figure 6b if a UC 2 Universal Canopy is used b With UC 2 Universal Canopy The minimum distance above the fireplace opening to combus tible material projecting 1 tile moldings breast boards etc is 9 Combustible material projecting 6 a mantel shelf for ex...

Page 9: ...HTEN THE SCREWS TO SECURE THE CANOPY Step 2 Install the Firebox Install the firebox into the framed opening by setting it directly in front of the opening and sliding it into the proper position Step 3 Level the Firebox Check the level of the firebox on the top edge of the fireplace face Shim if necessary Step 4 Secure the Firebox Secure the fireplace to the framing The nailing flanges on the fire...

Page 10: ...for proper model Gas Piping The gas supply line must be of an ad equate size to handle the BTU HR requirements and length of the run for the unit being installed Determine the minimum pipe size from the piping size chart on Page 10 The normal gas connection is 1 2 NPT made at the center of the unit WARNING DANGER OF PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH Make sure the heater is equipped to operate...

Page 11: ...mine the size of the branch gas line from the main gas line to the fireplace enter the tables below for iron pipe or copper tubing using the distance from the gas meter or second stage regulator to the furthest appliance on the gas system Select a pipe or tube diameter which has enough capacity to meet the maximum input requirement of the fireplace Regardless do not use less than 1 2 diameter for ...

Page 12: ...bers are to be placed only on top of the front burner port area Equally space embers one layer thick Do not pile ember material over one layer thick as this does not enhance the ember appearance or improve the log set performance Fig 11 6 Flames must not impinge touch on logs WARNING Do not use more embers than those supplied with your unit Do not use embers other than genuine Platinum Embers supp...

Page 13: ...n valve B B A A Existing valve wiring Do not tamper with B Remote receiver wires red or white on either side Fig 13 Attach receiver wires to outer two terminals on valve Installation of Millivolt Wall Switch To install your millivolt wall switch an approved wall box should be installed in a location suitable to you The thermostat wire should be routed from the wall box to the log set and should be...

Page 14: ...er and the remote have had a 9 volt battery installed in each Lighting Instructions 1 STOP Read the safety information above before proceed ing 2 Refer to Figure 17 To turn off the gas supply depress the knob slightly and turn clockwise to the OFF position 3 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information...

Page 15: ...d VF36MP 0 375 T134 Fig 24 Air shutter settings Finishing the Fireplace There are a wide variety of finishing materials available for your fireplace from formal wall treatments with marble and mantels to rustic wood paneling stone or brick It is important that the black face of the fireplace not be covered with any type of combustible mate rial Noncombustible facing materials such as marble brick ...

Page 16: ...rning fireplace with the fuel damper closed only if unvented appliances are permitted by local state and city codes It may also be operated as a decorative appliance whose prime function lies in the aesthetic effect of the flames when installed in a solid fuel burning fireplace with the flue damper open If un vented heaters are not permitted the fireplace vent damper must be locked at a minimum fr...

Page 17: ...rush attachment from your vacuum cleaner to carefully remove dust and loose particles from the base logs and from around the burner Gloves are recommended when handling the logs Use extreme caution when cleaning around the pilot ODS The pilot should not be moved or altered from the original factory setting Pilot to burner preset location To clean the pilot take an Air Duster can computer cleaner c...

Page 18: ...to ignitor Connect cable to ignitor 2 Pilot will not stay lit Partially clogged ODS pilot orifice Contact qualified service person or your gas company Corrosion of thermocouple contact Clean thermocouple contact Bad gas valve Replace gas valve Control knob not pressed in long After pilot lights keep control knob pressed in for enough 60 seconds Thermocouple connection loose at Tighten connection f...

Page 19: ...6 78126 Valve LP Propane 78127 Burner Natural 78474 78474 Burner LP Propane 78473 Pilot Natural OP 78167 Pilot LP Propane OP 78169 Pilot Natural High Altitude 78216 Manifold Tube Split Nut 78449 78449 78449 Orifice 38 Natural 78450 78450 Orifice 52 LP Propane 78625 Tube Flexible Gas Inlet 71598 71598 71598 Tube Pilot 3 16 71221 71221 71221 Ignitor w Nut Piezo 65180 65180 65180 Wire Assembly Rocker...

Page 20: ...TEMCO installation instructions and in compliance with local codes and ordinances The logs must be placed strictly in accor dance with the arrangement described in the installation instructions The Product must be operated and maintained according to the instructions furnished Alteration of the Product in any way is prohibited and voids any and all war ranties Removal of the data plate alters the ...

Page 21: ...nd rear burners as well as proper appearance of flames Verify that ceramic fiber and refractory components are properly positioned and secure Rear burner must not contact logs Verify adequate clearance to mantels and other combustibles Demonstrate correct operation of the product to the consumer NOTE LP models must not be operated if fuel tank is less than 1 4 full Observe the consumer operating t...

Page 22: ...rs as well as proper appearance of flames Verify that ceramic fiber and refractory components are properly positioned and secure Rear burner must not contact logs Verify adequate clearance to mantels and other combustibles Demonstrate correct operation of the product to the consumer NOTE LP models must not be operated if fuel tank is less than 1 4 full Observe the consumer operating the product pr...

Page 23: ...our warranty please provide the information indicated on this form and mail it to TEMCO Fireplace Products Attn Warranty Registration 410 Admiral Blvd Mississauga Ontario Canada L5T 2N6 Model ______________________________________ I certify that I have followed all codes and regulations and adhered to the TEMCO installation instructions I have completed the proper installation and startup checklis...

Page 24: ...410 Admiral Blvd Mississauga Ontario Canada L5T 2N6 905 670 7777 Temco Fireplace Products ...

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