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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS

MINI-HEARTH

®

 HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VMH3000TP

Shown With Optional

Mantel Which Features

a Built-In Base

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, 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 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 in-
structions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) 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 sec-
tion on page 5 of this manual.

®

15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr

with Thermostat

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 the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

Summary of Contents for VMH3000TP

Page 1: ...med by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manualforco...

Page 2: ...r insert or other accessory not approvedforusewiththisheater 4 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 5 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heate...

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Page 4: ...t heater to wall Log Retaining Brackets Figure 4 Assembling Heater Truss Head Screw Nut Front Panel Figure 5 Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel Brass Front Trim Top Brass Trim Slot Mitered Edge...

Page 5: ...nly iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila tion grills between them WARNING This heater shall notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided foradequatec...

Page 6: ...appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _________________ Btu H...

Page 7: ...ls into Adjoining Room Option 1 Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining un...

Page 8: ...upplementalheat Use this heater along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system scirculatingblow...

Page 9: ...6 inches apart from their centers Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways 1 Attaching to wall stud 2 Attaching to wall anchor Attaching To Wall Stud This method pro vides the strongest hold...

Page 10: ...t marked lo cations using 9 64 drill bit 5 Replace heater onto mounting bracket 6 Place spacers between bottom mount ingholesandwallanchorordrilledhole 7 Hold spacer in place with one hand With other...

Page 11: ...ion Mark holes for drilling See Figure 18 Remove hearth base 2 For carpeted floor make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked locations before drilling If securing to a wood floor drill a 3 4 deep h...

Page 12: ...Pressure The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incominggaspressuretobetween11and14 inches of water If you do not red...

Page 13: ...23 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 23 Checking Gas Joints Equipment Shutoff Valv...

Page 14: ...is to be performed Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow...

Page 15: ...ttern Thermocouple Thermocouple INSPECTING BURNER Figure 27 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Pilot Burner Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure2...

Page 16: ...valve POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 2 Ignitor electrode broken 3 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable 4 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 5 Piezo ignitor nut is loose 6 B...

Page 17: ...fice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of b...

Page 18: ...POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc see IMPORTANT statement above 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at to...

Page 19: ...w air through the ports slots and holes in the burner Figure 30 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles...

Page 20: ...20 104432 VENT FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS 12 1 12 2 1 2 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 23 24 25 8 6 6 21 7 1 3 5 18 16 4 22 26 1 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VMH3000TP...

Page 21: ...12 099440 06 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 103447 01 Burner 1 14 099387 03 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 103845 07 Injector 1 16 NJF 8C Nut Hex 1 1...

Page 22: ...or Setting 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 Minimum 11 Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater 23 75 x 25 9 x 8 5 Carton 25 8 x 28 7 x 10 1 Weight pounds Heater 29 Shipping 35 For purposes o...

Page 23: ...ter more efficient Complete installation and operating instructions included PREMIER MANTEL Unfinished GM903U Series Finished GM902F Series White Lacquer GM904W Series Forusewithheater Featuresabuilt...

Page 24: ...Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF TH...

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