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20308184  01.16  Rev. 2

This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air 
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. 
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventil-
ation air must be provided. Refer to 

Page 8.

 

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future 

reference.

 

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Do not store or use gasoline or other 
fl ammable vapors and liquids in the 
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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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.

 

– Leave the buildling immediately.

 

– 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 fi re department.

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

 

WARNING: If the information in this 

manual is not followed exactly, a fi re or 
explosion may result causing property 
damage, personal injury or loss of life.

VFF Vent Free Fireplace System 
Installation & Operating Instructions

Models:  VFF32LI, VFF36LI, VFF32LV, VFF36LV,

VFF32CI, VFF36CI, VFF32CV, VFF36CV

Summary of Contents for VFF32CI

Page 1: ...ppliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Leave the buildling immediately Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s i...

Page 2: ...22 What to Do If You Smell Gas 22 Operating Instructions 22 To Turn Off Gas to Appliance 22 Electrical Wiring Fan 19 Log and Media Placement 23 Cast Iron Grate Installation 23 Rock Wool Placement 23...

Page 3: ...es of extremely tight construction additional mechanical ventilation is recommended 20 During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils...

Page 4: ...must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3...

Page 5: ...V LP MILLIVOLT 36 000 28 000 49 VFF32LNI NAT IPI 37 000 25 000 3 00mm VFF32LPI LP IPI 36 000 28 000 49 VFF36CNV NAT MILLIVOLT 37 000 25 000 3 00mm VFF36CPV LP MILLIVOLT 36 000 28 000 49 VFF36CNI NAT I...

Page 6: ...ver with no pilot burning in your fireplace units operating in colder climates may experience delayed start up or lock out Because colder air is heavier than milder air and there is no pilot burning t...

Page 7: ...mm 36 914 mm C 341 2 876 mm 341 2 876 mm D 29 737 mm 32 813 mm E 213 4 553 mm 213 4 553 mm F 6 152 mm 6 152 mm G 57 16 16 138 mm 57 16 16 138 mm H 185 8 473 mm 205 8 524 mm I 21 2 64 mm 21 2 64 mm J 1...

Page 8: ...heater Where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 from the front of the heater In high traffic areas In windy or drafty areas WARNING If the area in which the heater...

Page 9: ...gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored The unvented fire box must be kept clear and free from the combustible materials Figure 5 Possible Fireplace Locations W H Counter Fireplace Unusually...

Page 10: ...ack wall Floor Clearance The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or a raised platform of an appropri ate height Do not place fireplace on carpeting vinyl tile or other soft floo...

Page 11: ...ce framing following Fireplace and Framing Dimensions The framing headers may rest directly on top of the firebox The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or a raised platform of...

Page 12: ...pipe is too small A manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream of the appliance Union tee and plugged 1 8 NPT pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance Figure 10 WARNIN...

Page 13: ...t Turn unit to high Figure 13 After taking pressure reading be sure and turn captured screw clockwise firmly to reseal Do not over torque Check test points for gas leaks Figure 13 IPI Valve Pressure I...

Page 14: ...used for wall switch or ther mostat installations NOTE Thermostats and switches must be suitable for millivolt operation CONNECT OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH OR THERMOSTAT 1 Use 18 awg two wire cable 15 feet...

Page 15: ...remote receiver in combustion chamber CHECK SYSTEM OPERATION The millivolt system and individual components may be checked with a millivolt meter having a 0 1000 mV range Conduct each check shown in c...

Page 16: ...qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technic...

Page 17: ...s 1 and 2 LIGHTING PILOT Pilot Position Check for gas leaks in each of the following locations Pipe from the gas supply line connection to the gas valve Burner connections Field made joints gas shutof...

Page 18: ...an four 4 seconds for the burner to ignite MAIN BURNER SWITCH This switch allows you to turn on and to turn off the main burner without using the gas valve knob is in the ON position to light the main...

Page 19: ...bsence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Figure 18 Junction Box Wiring Diagram Junction Box Factory Supplied Not Suppl...

Page 20: ...rvice Figure 20 IPI System Wiring Diagram IPI SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IPI WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION The wall switch wire connection is located off the wire harness coming out of t...

Page 21: ...g Red LED Flash 5 times Pilot valve voltage error Red LED Flash 6 times Main valve voltage error Red LED Flash 7 times Low battery Red LED 2 5 sec Flash once REMOTE FUNCTION OPERATION ICON Fireplace O...

Page 22: ...ian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instruc...

Page 23: ...culite or rock wool to the heater Only use the logs and 3G RW rock wool supplied with the unit Failure to position the parts in accordance with diagrams below or to use only parts specifically approve...

Page 24: ...ight Rear Log 3 3 Place right rear log 3 on pin located on rear support bracket and rest left side of log on front right log Figure 24 4 Place left rear log 4 on pin located on rear support bracket on...

Page 25: ...peration of the new heater new burning logs and or rock wool will give off a paper burning smell and orange flames will be present Simply open the windows for a few hours to vent the odor CAUTION INST...

Page 26: ...rear log 3 and right front log 2 using locators on the bottom of log 7 and locators on logs 2 and 3 Figure 34 8 Place small right front top log 8 on log 7 and log 2 using locating grooves on the bott...

Page 27: ...towards rear as far as possible Log 4 Figure 39 Log 5 6 Place center top log 6 on two 2 pins on top of log 2 The front end of log 6 should rest on log 4 4 Place bottom front left log 4 on left pin lo...

Page 28: ...bottom left log 5 on left pin located on burner and left grate bar The right side of the log should rest on log 4 Figure 46 6 Place mid right log 6 on bottom rear log 1 and front bottom right log 4 b...

Page 29: ...block on log 8 Rest right end of log onto top of log 7 Figure 50 13 Place log 13 onto log 12 and top front right log 10 by placing notch on bottom of log onto locating block on log 12 Rest bottom of...

Page 30: ...re 54 VFF Traditional with KW24 R Logs Flame Appearance Figure 55 VFF Contemporary Flame Appearance VFF32C VFF36C MODELS In normal operation at full rate after 15 minutes the following flame appearanc...

Page 31: ...a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools I...

Page 32: ...eed out of the gas piping 7 With the control knob pushed in push in and release the piezo ignitor button to light the pilot 8 Continue pushing the control knob in for a further 60 seconds to prevent t...

Page 33: ...or easy access to the pilot for example logs screens etc 2 Follow appropriate lighting instructions found previously Instead of pushing and releasing the piezo button light a match and hold the flame...

Page 34: ...operation and accumulation of lint at air intake holes Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper operation Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner and rear burner CLEANING AND SE...

Page 35: ...QUIRED Drill with 1 4 hex head or Phillips bit INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove screen frame stones fireglass or logs if ap plicable per the VFF Installation and Operating In structions 2 Place rear ceramic fire...

Page 36: ...frame Figure 58 Install Porcelain Panels INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLACK MAGIC PANELS NOTE Black Magic glass liner kits are approved for use with optional fireglass and log kits These kits are designed to...

Page 37: ...ake combustion air from attic space or garage space Figure 60 Basement Installation FP2459 8 Max Inlet Grille in Soffit Overhang FP2460 Figure 61 Concrete Slab Installation Optional Outside Air runs D...

Page 38: ...Starting Collar Duct Screws Left Side of Fireplace FP1901 Figure 65 Attach Outside Duct to Starting Collar 6 Diameter Hole Screw Duct Extending 3 Min AK 4 Inlet Air Vent Nail Holes Screws FP1904 Figur...

Page 39: ...OTE If the wall covering is brick or stone use appropriate masonry fasteners If necessary splice the duct Use a model 403 duct connector to splice duct sections INSTALL MODEL 403 DUCT CONNECTOR 1 Push...

Page 40: ...ring use 1 Not enough fresh air is available for ODS pilot to operate 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 4 Defective Thermopile 5 Restrictions in incoming air flow 1 Open window and...

Page 41: ...place burner 3 Replace gas regulator Logs appear to smoke after initial operation 1 Vapors from paint or curing process of logs 2 Vapors or smoke continue after heater is run with damper or window ope...

Page 42: ...and board Correct wiring if necessary No sound from valve indicating pilot solenoid opened Check wiring connections between valve and board Correct wiring if necessary No spark at pilot Inspect gray...

Page 43: ...NIAL RED 4 CENTER FIREBRICK OPTIONAL 1 20307900 CINNAMON 20307903 COLONIAL RED 20307855 CINNAMON 20307858 COLONIAL RED 5 RIGHT FIREBRICK OPTIONAL 1 20307902 CINNAMON 20307905 COLONIAL RED 20307857 CIN...

Page 44: ...2 8 Female Valve Switch Wire 1 44D0500 44D0500 44D0500 44D0500 9 Male Valve Switch Wire 1 44D0501 44D0501 44D0501 44D0501 10 Knob Extender 1 5 Hi Low 1 37D0011 37D0011 37D0011 37D0011 11 Knob Extender...

Page 45: ...l Box 1 95E0100 95E0100 95E0100 95E0100 5 ODS Module 1 20303179 20303179 20303179 20303179 6 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 26D2529 14D0476 26D2529 14D0476 7 ODS Module Wire 1 20301890 20301890 20301890 2030189...

Page 46: ...og 1 81D0069 81D0093 5 Left Front Log 1 81D0070 81D0094 6 Middle Left Log 1 81D0071 81D0095 7 Left Top Log 1 81D0072 81D0096 8 Right Top Log 1 81D0073 81D0097 FOR MONESSEN BRANDED SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT...

Page 47: ...ft Front Log 1 81D0022 81D0046 6 Left Top Log 1 81D0023 81D0047 7 Right Top Log 1 81D0024 81D0048 8 Right Front Log 1 81D0025 81D0049 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 BENEATH 7 FOR MAJESTIC BRANDED SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT...

Page 48: ...t log 3 1 20305815 4 Bottom front left log 4 1 20305816 5 Center left log 5 1 20305817 6 Center top log 6 1 20305818 7 Top right log 7 1 20305819 FOR MONESSEN OR MAJESTIC BRANDED SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT P...

Page 49: ...1 20303573 7 Mid Rear Log 7 1 20303574 8 Mid Left Log 8 1 20303575 9 Center Log 9 1 20303576 10 Top Front Right Log 10 1 20303577 11 Top Front Left Log 11 1 20303578 Enhancement Kit 1 SC2430EK 12 Log...

Page 50: ...0303594 6 Mid Right Log 6 1 20303595 7 Mid Rear Log 7 1 20303596 8 Mid Left Log 8 1 20303597 9 Center Log 9 1 20303598 10 Top Front Right Log 10 1 20303599 11 Top Front Left Log 11 1 20303600 Enhancem...

Page 51: ...nstallation instructions The Limited Lifetime Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does no...

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