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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS

MINI-HEARTH

®

 HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VMH3000TPS

Shown With Optional

Mantel Which Features

a Built-In Base

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state
or local codes.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. (I.E. Installation of this product is permitted after the
manufactured (mobile) home is sited).

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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.

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15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr

with Thermostat

Summary of Contents for VMH3000TPS

Page 1: ...OU 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 Imprope...

Page 2: ...droom or bathroom 5 Never install the heater in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the heater as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas 6 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pilot light safety ...

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Page 4: ...eater 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 Slot Set Screws Adjusting Plate Screws Assembled Brass Trim Shim Figure 6 Assembling Brass Trim Figure 7 Attaching Brass Trim to Heater WARNING Always have burnershieldandscreeninplace beforeoperatinghe...

Page 5: ...ng only iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila tion grills between them WARNING This heater shall notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided foradequatecombustionandven tilation air Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are ex...

Page 6: ...iances 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 Hr maximum the space can support _________________ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 60 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above ...

Page 7: ...lls 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 unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh ai...

Page 8: ...alheat 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 scirculatingblowerwhile using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source CAUTION Thisheatercreates warmaircurrents Thesecu...

Page 9: ... are 16 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 providesthestrongesthold Insertmounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs AttachingToWallAnchor Thismethod allows you to attach mounting bracket to hollow walls wall areas between studs or to solid walls ...

Page 10: ...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 hand insert mounting screw through bottom mounting hole and spacer Place tip of screw in opening of wall anchor or drilled hole 8 Tightenbothscrewsuntilheaterisfirmly secured to wall Do not over tighten...

Page 11: ...ation 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 hole using a 1 8 diameter drill bit Do not use anchors in wood floors If securing to a concrete floor drill a 1 3 8 deep hole using a 1 4 diameter concrete drill bit Completely insert anchors into ea...

Page 12: ...rnal regu lator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply 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 reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent poin...

Page 13: ... of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Open Closed Manual Shutoff Valve Figure 23 Checking Gas Joints Manual Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply Tank Thermostat Gas Valve Location Figure 22 Manual Shutoff Valve Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 22 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure contr...

Page 14: ...clockwise to the PILOT position Note Knob must be depressed slightly A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any...

Page 15: ...attern 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 Figure26showsacorrectpilotflamepattern Figure 27 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern Theincorrectpilotflameisnottouch ing the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermo couple ...

Page 16: ...e 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 Broken ignitor cable 7 Bad piezo ignitor 1 Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines...

Page 17: ...ifice 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 burner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Whitepowderresiduefo...

Page 18: ...SIBLE 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 top of page 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between contro...

Page 19: ...t and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean th...

Page 20: ...20 106056 01 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 VMH3000TPS ...

Page 21: ... 2 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 17 099415 06 Pressure Regulator 1 18 103408 01 Burner Bracket 2 19 105293 01 3 8 Outlet Burner Tubing 1 20 105292 01 3 8 Inlet Tubing 1 21 103837 03 Bracket Support 1 22 101046 01 Log Strap 2 23 1052...

Page 22: ...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 of input adjustment SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burner s will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low When Gas ...

Page 23: ...ater more efficient Complete installation and operating instructions included PREMIER MANTEL Unfinished GM903U Series Finished GM902F Series White Lacquer GM904W Series Forusewithheater Featuresabuilt inbase Sturdy hardwood construction with classic styling and attractive molding Available in white lacquer walnut finish or an unfin ished hardwood ready to stain or paint Completeassemblyandinstalla...

Page 24: ...sed by improper installation 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 THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WA...

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