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VCFDVI31 Gas Fireplace Insert

setting privacy Code on transmitter:

Figure 44

The remote transmitter privacy code 

is preset in factory.  In the event of 

activation or interference from other 

nearby  transmissions,  change  the 

code using the following procedures 

(learn  function  must  be  performed 

after changing the code):
1.  Press  the  ON/arrow  button  and 

the  TIMER  button  at  the  same 

time to enter privacy code setup 

mode. 

2.  The setup display is shown in the 

figure. The four digits on the top 

stand for the privacy code (as the actual DIP switches 

on Ambient’s previous remotes). The default values of 

the four digits will be all “1” (ON).

3.  The first digit will be flashing upon entering the setup 

mode. Push the ON button to toggle its value between 

“0”  (OFF)  and  “1”(ON),  and  push  the  “OFF”  button 

to jump to the next digit. The next digit will then start 

flashing  and  the  first  one  stops  flashing.  Set  up  the 

four digits to your choice.

4.  After setting up all the four digits, push “OFF” to finish 

the process and return to the previous mode.

5.  The Signature Command control board then needs to 

re-learn the new setting.

performing learn Function

1.  The RF  receiver button on the control board in the fire-

place must be in the on position before the learn func-

tion can begin. 

Figure 45.

 With the Command Center 

master switch in the ON position, use paper clip to de-

press the recessed button on Control Board, one beep 

for RF receiver ON or two beeps for RF receiver OFF

2.  Holding  the  OFF 

button on the Com-

mand  Center  while 

turning  on  the 

master  switch  will 

activate  the  learn 

function  for  the 

transmitter.

3.  After the above op-

eration,  two  beeps 

will  be  given  and 

the  green  LED  on 

the Command Cen-

ter  will  flash  for  10 

seconds.

4.  During  the  10  sec-

onds, press the OFF button on the transmitter to learn. 

Another two beeps will be given to confirm a success-

ful learning. 

Figure 46

tOuCh sCReeN ReMOte CONtROl OpeRAtION

FP2649
set privace code

FP2650
command ctr ctrl brd

RF Receiver 

ON/OFF

Control Board

FP2650
command ctr ctrl brd

Battery Door

Master Switch

ON

LED

OFF

FP2650

Command Center

Figure 31

Figure 45

Figure 46

W

ARNING

Do not use two (2) or more remote control sys-

tems  in the same area with the same privacy 

code  setting,  as  they  will  communicate  with 

each other.  this may cause the appliances to 

malfunction.

Resetting the transmitter:

If the transmitter is not working properly, reinstall the bat-

teries to reset the transmitter.
1.  Pull out at least one of the batteries.
2.  Press any key on the screen to discharge.
3.  Wait for 10 seconds and reinstall the batteries.
Pushing and holding any key for more than 10 seconds 

until the display refreshes will also reset the transmitter.

n

  Functions and Operations

General:

The  TSFRSC  Remote  Control  has  four  (4)  operating 

modes:  Manual, Timer, Thermostatic  and  Smart  Mode

® 

Thermostat. The control system can be set to tempera-

ture range between 45° F and 90° F. The blower speed 

and  flame  height  can  be  adjusted  in  the  manual,  timer 

and  thermostatic  mode.  The  Smart  Mode

®

  thermostat 

will automatically adjust flame height and blower speed 

according to the difference between Set and Room tem-

peratures.
The  transmitter  will  operate  the  remote  receiver  from  1 

foot  to  a  maximum  of  30  feet. The  distance  is  reduced 

when batteries are low.

Manual Mode

Figure 47

In this mode, the TIMER button and the THERMO but-

ton  will  only  display  “TIMER”  and  “THERMO”,  respec-

tively without showing the time and the SET temperature. 

Pressing the ON/up and OFF/down buttons will change 

the  flame  height  if  none  of  the  menu  buttons  (TIMER, 

Figure 44

Summary of Contents for VCFDVI31

Page 1: ...lt a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured home USA only or mobile home where not prohibited by loca...

Page 2: ...Installation Items Needed 19 Check Gas Pressure 21 Gas Shutoff Tool 21 Electrical Installation 22 Electrical Wiring 22 Log Placement 23 Operating Instructions 26 For Your Safety Read Before Lighting...

Page 3: ...d by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed combustion leakage can occur CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with h...

Page 4: ...pliances have been tested by CSA and found to comply with the established standards for DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS in the USA and Canada as follows LISTED VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER TESTED TO...

Page 5: ...tings are shown in BTU per hour and are certified without deration for elevations up to 4 500 feet 1 370 m above sea level For elevations above 4 500 feet 1 370 m in USA installation must be in accord...

Page 6: ...lace Insert 2256QE 560 mm 115 6QE 303 mm 1056 257 mm 2 6QE 56 mm 55 6QE 144 mm 1656 410 mm 24 6QE 621 mm 2756 689 mm 256M 57 mm 2156QE 535 mm 4164 ICFDV insert dims insert dimensions Figure 2 VCFDVI31...

Page 7: ...cific installation requirements IMPORTANT Your direct vent insert was designed to be installed in an existing wood burning fireplace The location and clearances are subject to local building codes INS...

Page 8: ...m from the fireplace opening local codes may require a larger hearth The hearth must also extend to both sides of the face FP2959 Figure 3 Mantel Clearances NOTE Side clearance to combustibles is 10 2...

Page 9: ...DIMS 22 6 568 mm 20 6M 527 mm 16 6M 426 mm 30 6M 781 mm 29N m 759 mm with control box and bracket removed REMOVE COMMAND CENTER BRACKET In order to fit insert into a smaller opening the command center...

Page 10: ...s well ventilated OPEN ALL WINDOWS DURING INITIAL BURN OFF CURING PHASE Burn your insert for at least six 6 hours on HIGH the first time you use it Place the fan in the OFF position during this time P...

Page 11: ...g installation Failure to do so could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury property d...

Page 12: ...resize orifice for use at high altitude contact your dealer High Temp Silicone FP2948 exhaust pipe 3 and 3 UL 1777 Gas Liner Apply high temperature silicone to lines on both ends and secure with two 2...

Page 13: ...ommended block off plate noncombustible metal Prevents odors from chimney entering room UL 127 Solid Fuel Z C Fire box Figure 11 Inlet and Exhaust Reline NOTE You may use either reline configuration w...

Page 14: ...replace screw 3 Use the large end of the tool to unlatch the two 2 glass frame latches 4 Pull glass frame away from unit and lift up and away WARNING HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTI...

Page 15: ...nnecting six pin connector Set aside Figure 14 FP2969 6pin connector Six Pin Connector FP2969 Figure 14 Disconnect Command Center Cable 4 Carefully insert engine in large opening on inside of firebox...

Page 16: ...e corner of insert Insert plug end of electric cord through hole in insert and through plastic grommet Slide grommet down electrical cord and reinstall Figure 19 FP2974 grommet Plastic Grommet FP2974...

Page 17: ...1 front brick retainer bracket on each side with the screws removed in Step 2 4 Carefully set rear brick panel with notch up on log sup port 5 Carefully place right or left side brick panel in place...

Page 18: ...screws Align slots in baffle plates so the slots are closed Retighten screws NOTE For propane LP units the baffle assembly is com pletely removed for venting under 20 ft 6 m For venting 20 ft and abov...

Page 19: ...u must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 13 inches of wa ter If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure burner system regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent...

Page 20: ...aminants This keeps them from going into the burner system gas controls If sediment trap drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong burner system may not run properly NOTE The gas line connection...

Page 21: ...and soap solution or a gas sniffer 4 To check gas pressures at valve turn captured screw counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over test point Turn unit to high Figur...

Page 22: ...rical supply Electricity is only needed to operate blower Verify proper operation after servicing Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified licensed electrician Main power must be...

Page 23: ...nts such as pine cones or vermiculite to the heater Only use the logs supplied with the unit Failure to position the parts in accordance with diagrams below or to use only parts specifically approved...

Page 24: ...n the right grate tine by placing the notch on the bottom of the log on the rear portion of the grate tine Figure 33 Log 3 LG1125 Figure 34 Log 4 LG1126 Figure 35 5 Install log 3 onto log 2 by placing...

Page 25: ...h on the bottom of the right side onto the middle or remaining rectangular protrusion on log 2 Figure 36 LG1128 CFDVI log 6 7 Log 6 LG1128 Figure 37 Log 7 8 Install log 6 by placing rectangular notch...

Page 26: ...Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your finger to push in the master switch Never use tools If the switch will not func ti...

Page 27: ...s go to next step 4 Press the master switch to the ON position Within eight 8 seconds it will beep once This indicates the system is ready 5 Press ON button Sparker will spark and pilot flame will lig...

Page 28: ...brick panels 2 Remove log support bracket by removing two 2 screws in rear and one 1 screw on each side wall 3 Remove four 4 screws holding burner in place and slide burner to the left and up and out...

Page 29: ...The slide adjustable air shutter has a range of 1 Figure 40 To increase air mixture open the slide adjustment by gently pulling on the lever When lever stops it has reached its maximum adjustment This...

Page 30: ...battery Indication for Transmitter X Child Proof Lock out X LCD Backlight X Security Codes 16 X Countdown 6 hr Timer X Standard Thermostatic Control Mode X Smart Mode Thermostat Auto Flame Blower Mod...

Page 31: ...ess button One beep for RF receiver ON or two beeps for RF receiver OFF will be given as confirmation Refer to Figure 41 for location 2 After the RF receiver is on holding the OFF button on the Comman...

Page 32: ...um Low then Off 3 Hold the OFF button anytime for three seconds or by turning off the wall switch These two commands of OFF are Memory Off the system will remember all last settings before turning off...

Page 33: ...ows The blue LED backlight lights up for 8 seconds when any of the touch buttons is pressed The menus include TIMER THERMO LIGHT FAN and AUX Rear Burner Control The adjustment arrows include ON up and...

Page 34: ...mmand Cen ter will flash for 10 seconds 4 During the 10 sec onds press the OFF button on the transmitter to learn Another two beeps will be given to confirm a success ful learning Figure 46 TOUCH SCRE...

Page 35: ...lace will be shut down completely when the timer counts down to zero 6 To exit Timer Mode a Push and hold the TIMER button for 3 seconds Or b Use the OFF down buttons to decrease the Set Time to zero...

Page 36: ...down button to increase de crease the blower speed 3 Press the fan button again to confirm the speed set ting If the fireplace is on the blower speed will take effect right away if the fireplace is o...

Page 37: ...A touch any place in the touch area to bring up the icons then press TIMER but ton and THERMO button at the same time for 3 sec onds The backlight will flash once to indicate that the setting has cha...

Page 38: ...is blank 2 Check battery installation or replace batteries 3 LCD display shows funny display 3 Reset the transmitter see Resetting the Transmitter section 4 Appliance does not come on 2 The transmitte...

Page 39: ...t and lint to the surface of the glass The initial paint curing of the appliance can also leave a slight film on the glass This is a temporary problem You should clean the glass after the first two we...

Page 40: ...main burner and pilot 5 Carefully replace log set and embers in their correct positions Refer to Pages 23 through 25 6 Replace door 7 Relight pilot Refer to Page 27 8 Turn on main burners Allow logs t...

Page 41: ...is found heater must be adjusted Contact dealer where you bought heater 4 Remove rock wool Clean burner and burner ports Figure 59 5 Replace log set and rock wool according to instructions on Pages 23...

Page 42: ...ugh Battery polarity wrong LED on the Command Center does not show solid green The 5 pin connector on the AC board broken or bent AC plug is plugged to AC mains Battery voltage low Using battery Check...

Page 43: ...20304166 VCFDVI31 Gas Fireplace Insert 43 REPLACEMENT PARTS 24 6 1 2 3 4 5 8 11 12 14 16 39 32 34 33 38 4166 VCFDVI31 parts 10 17 27 25 26 31 30 29 7 9 13 15 18 19 20 21 22 11 19 23 40...

Page 44: ...Flex Line w Mounting Plate 1 20303795 20303795 25 Control Board NG SCS 1 80D0018 80D0018 26 Command Center SCS 1 80D0005 80D0005 27 AC Module SCS 1 80D0004 80D0004 28 Remote Control 1 TSFSC TSFSC 29...

Page 45: ...5b Glass Frame Textured Mocha ICF30GTTM 6a Rectangular Double Door Satin Black ICF30R2DSB 6b Rectangular Double Door Vintage Iron ICF30R2DVI 6c Rectangular Double Door Textured Mocha ICF30R2DTM 7a Arc...

Page 46: ...ly with the above requirements provided however that during said thirty 30 day period a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed Massachusetts Residents Only Please r...

Page 47: ...d if the appliance is not installed by a qualified installer in accor dance with the installation instructions The limited 10 year warranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maint...

Page 48: ...s Fireplace Insert MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings D O E Fireplace Efficiency AFUE VCFDVI31LENTSC 69 0 68 0 VCFDVI31LENTSC 72 9 70...

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