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VFI33 Vent Free Gas Fireplace System

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – IPI

OPERATIONS AND INDICATIONS

System Set Up Chart

NOTE:

  When using ON/OFF wall switch, the master switch, located in bottom of fi replace must be in 

the ON position to perform all confi guration setup operations.

Self Diagnostics Chart

The fi replace has a self diagnostic LED on the control board enabling you to troubleshoot problems and 
potentially avoid a service call. Please refer to the chart below for indicator reference.

Remote Operations

The following functions are available on the RMSC hand held remote. 
NOTE: Flame height control is only available with purchase and installation of a stepper motor kit with RF 
receiver

Operations

FUNCTION

OPERATION

DEFAULT 
SETTING

Cold Climate Pilot On/Off

Flip the toggle switch to ON.

OFF

FUNCTION

OPERATION

Control Board Chip Cover 
Missing

One RED (1 time)

Spark Fail

Two RED (1 time)

No Sensor Signal

Three RED (1 time)

Pre-purge

Four RED (1 time)

Trial Lockout

One GREEN, every 2 seconds (until manual reset)

Flames Loss Lockout

One RED-GREEN, every 2 seconds (until manual reset)

AC Power On

GREEN Solid

REMOTE FUNCTION

OPERATION

ICON

Fireplace On

Press the ON button on the transmitter.

Fireplace Off

Press the OFF button 3 times or hold the OFF button 3 
seconds for memory off.

Flame Height Up

Press the ON button once to turn on the fi replace with 
maximum fl ame setting.

Flame Height Down

Press the OFF button to lower the fl ame height to 
medium and low.

Count Down Timer Mode

Press TIMER button to enter the timer mode. Keep 
pressing the TIMER button to set the desired time or 
press TIMER button to “0” to exit timer mode.

FUNCTION

OPERATION

Power Up

Flip the Master Switch to ON position to power up the system.

Fireplace On

Turn on wall switch to turn the fi replace on. NOTE: If master switch was 
just switched to ON, then at fi rst use of wall switch, it may need to be 
turned ON - OFF - ON to synchronize the two switch settings.

Fireplace Off

Turn the wall switch to the OFF position, or turn the ON/OFF master 
switch to the OFF position

RF Learn
Button

Cold 
Climate 
Switch

Master 
Switch

Summary of Contents for VFI33CNI

Page 1: ...mable 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 bu...

Page 2: ...Operating Instructions IPI 21 For Your Safety Read Before Lighting 21 What to Do If You Smell Gas 21 Operating Instructions 21 To Turn Off Gas 21 EcoLogic Control 22 Electrical Wiring Fan 23 Log Plac...

Page 3: ...away from furniture and draperies 2 Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition 3 Young children should be...

Page 4: ...d service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 24 Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a unvented r...

Page 5: ...t of oxygen available in the room and shuts the gas log heater off if the oxygen level begins to drop below a satisfactory level The pilot can only be re lit when adequate fresh air is available THERM...

Page 6: ...To remedy this issue your fireplace has been designed with a cold climate pilot option which when active maintains a warmer temperature inside your firebox to make ignition faster and more efficient O...

Page 7: ...alled directly on a combustible floor or a raised platform of an appropriate height Do not place fireplace on carpeting vinyl tile or other soft floor coverings It may however be placed on flat wood p...

Page 8: ...it must be installed If a combustible mantel is installed It must meet the clearance requirements shown in Figure 7 9 Minimum 9 Minimum 42 Minimum Figure 4 Sidewall and Ceiling Minimum Clearances FP27...

Page 9: ...Resistant Material for Mantel Example A mantel may project from the wall a maximum of 21 2 at minimum of 8 above the opening and a maximum of 12 at a minimum of 26 above the opening 10 12 14 26 8 12 1...

Page 10: ...frame panel up and out Figure 9 NOTE Fireplace screen must be removed to access log box and to install canopy Figure 10 Remove Fireplace Screen INSTALL CANOPY 1 Remove the fireplace screen as describ...

Page 11: ...two screws as shown in Figures 12 and 13 INSTALLATION Figure 12 Remove Grate and Base Assembly VFI33L models Figure 13 Remove Base Assembly VFI33C models 2 Lift grate and base assembly out of the fire...

Page 12: ...solution after completing connection DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME Check the gas pressure with the appliance burning and the control set to HIGH Open control access door on either side of unit to find valv...

Page 13: ...d at the pressure test point Turn captured screw counter clockwise two or three turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over test point Use test point OUT closest to control knob After taking pr...

Page 14: ...wire cable 15 feet maximum length 2 At one end of the cable connect both wires to the wall switch or thermostat At the other end connect one wire to TP TH and one wire to TH or connect the wall switc...

Page 15: ...ch must face forward NOTE Do not place remote in combustion chamber only the remote receiver CHECK SYSTEM OPERATION The millivolt system and individual components may be checked with a millivolt meter...

Page 16: ...orce 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 technician to inspect the appliance a...

Page 17: ...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 shutoff valve Pilot Factory made joi...

Page 18: ...than 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 m...

Page 19: ...This fireplace may be used with a wall switch wall mounted thermostat or IPI hand held remote control JUNCTION BOX WIRING 1 This should be done before framing the fireplace Wire the receptacle into an...

Page 20: ...service Figure 22 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 o...

Page 21: ...nician 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 inst...

Page 22: ...ur RED 1 time Trial Lockout One GREEN every 2 seconds until manual reset Flames Loss Lockout One RED GREEN every 2 seconds until manual reset AC Power On GREEN Solid REMOTE FUNCTION OPERATION ICON Fir...

Page 23: ...en ON Thermostat Control Blower Motor Black Figure 23 VFI Wiring Diagram Electrical power cord plug can be routed to exit the VFI33 on either the left side or the right side Remove cord protector from...

Page 24: ...of right side of grate into the I shaped slot on front right corner of unit After moving screw head to the bottom of the I slot insert the screw head on the back of the left side of grate into the key...

Page 25: ...ROCK WOOL PLACEMENT Before installing logs place rock wool in dime size pieces evenly over small burner ports starting in the rear of the burner going towards the front Avoid placing rock wool on slot...

Page 26: ...ttom of 7 and locating blocks on logs 4 and 5 Figure 32 8 Place right top log 8 onto right rear 3 and right front 2 logs using locator on bottom of right top log Figure 32 Figure 32 Place Right Top Lo...

Page 27: ...sure log is fully upright and does not tilt forward Slide 1 log ember chunk back to contact right rear log 2 Place front right log 2 on right pin located on burner and right grate bar Figure 34 After...

Page 28: ...s for a few hours to vent the odor 6 Place top left log 6 on left rear log 4 and left front log 5 using locating grooves on bottom of 6 and locating blocks on logs 4 and 5 Figure 38 7 Place right top...

Page 29: ...bly and push towards rear as far as possible 3 Place bottom rear left log 3 on pin on left rear of grate assembly and push towards rear as far as possible Log 4 Figure 43 Log 5 6 Place center top log...

Page 30: ...all yellow flames to ensure there is no impingement with any log If any yellow flame is contacting any log turn off log set and allow to cool Remove all logs and carefully rein stall following log pl...

Page 31: ...ier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instruc tions 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 us...

Page 32: ...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 the f...

Page 33: ...y for 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 fla...

Page 34: ...orts Inspect ODS pilot for 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 r...

Page 35: ...ppliance shuts off during 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 fl...

Page 36: ...burner orifice 2 Replace 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 d...

Page 37: ...546 3 Lower Control Panel 1 20306484 4 Left Firebrick 1 20307263 5 Center Firebrick 1 20307264 6 Right Firebrick 1 20307262 SURROUND 7 33 x 43 Small Black Surround 1 VFICFSS 7 36 x 50 Large Black Surr...

Page 38: ...14D0503 14D0503 3 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 14D0473 14D0477 14D0473 14D0477 4 Piezo Wire 1 00K0632 00K0632 00K0632 00K0632 5 Control Valve 1 14D0467 14D0468 14D0467 14D0468 6 Pilot Regulator 1 14D0469 N A...

Page 39: ...14D0476 26D2529 14D0476 7 ODS Module Wire 1 20301890 20301890 20301890 20301890 8 Control to ODS Module Wire 1 95E0120 95E0120 95E0120 95E0120 9 A C Adapter 1 95E0105 95E0105 95E0105 95E0105 10 Burne...

Page 40: ...81D0084 4 Left Rear Log 1 81D0061 81D0085 5 Left Front Log 1 81D0062 81D0086 6 Middle Left Log 1 81D0063 81D0087 7 Left Top Log 1 81D0064 81D0088 8 Right Top Log 1 81D0065 81D0089 FOR MONESSEN BRANDED...

Page 41: ...Left Front Log 1 81D0014 81D0038 6 Left Top Log 1 81D0015 81D0039 7 Right Top Log 1 81D0016 81D0040 8 Right Front Log 1 81D0017 81D0041 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 BENEATH 7 FOR MAJESTIC BRANDED SYSTEMS REPLACEM...

Page 42: ...904 4 Bottom front left log 4 1 20305905 5 Center left log 5 1 20305906 6 Center top log 6 1 20305907 7 Top right log 7 1 20305908 FOR MONESSEN OR MAJESTIC BRANDED SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMEN...

Page 43: ...installation 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 n...

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