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83D4009

VLI31 Fireplace Insert

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AIR ShutteR ADjuStMeNt (NAtuRAL GAS ONLy)

ADjuSt the AIR ShutteR

The venturi of the burner is equipped with an air shutter. The opening of the venturi has been 

set at 1/4" for Natural Gas and fully open for Propane installation at sea level. The burner on 

Natural Gas models may be adjusted for high altitude as follows:

  To increase air mixture, open the shutter more. This will reduce soot formation. 

Figure 

40

  To decrease air mixture, close the shutter. Flames will be more yellow. 

Figure 41

FP1940
air shutter part open

Air Shutter

FP1940

Figure 40 -

Push Adjustment Lip Up to Open Air Shutter

FP1941
air shutter fully open

Air Shutter

FP1941

Figure 41 -

Pull Adjustment Lip to Close Air Shutter

Summary of Contents for VLI31DVN

Page 1: ...r assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured home USA only...

Page 2: ...l Installation 17 Electrical Wiring 17 Command Center Wall Installation 18 Wall Switch Installation 18 Light Bulb Installation 18 Log Placement 21 Surround Installation 23 Operating Instructions 24 To...

Page 3: ...lified service person The glass door must be properly seated and sealed If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed combustion leaka...

Page 4: ...on air from outside of the dwelling through the vent pipe These appliances have been tested by CSA and found to comply with the established standards for DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS in the USA a...

Page 5: ...ns product SPECIFICATIONS Figure 1 VLIDV Series Fireplace Insert Controls Command Center HIGH ELEVATIONS Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are certified without deration for elevations up to...

Page 6: ...sert insert dimensions 834009 VLI31 dims 20 6QE 513 mm 9 6 251 mm 4 102 mm 2 6QE 56 mm 7 6 194 mm 15 6QE 389 mm 3 76 mm 16 6QE 411 mm 6 6M 172 mm 2556M 641 mm 2856 714 mm 20 6M 527 mm Figure 2 VLIDV F...

Page 7: ...led in a bedroom Refer to National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233 1 NFPA 54 current edition the Uniform Mechanical Code current edition and Local Build ing Codes for specific installation requirements IMPORT...

Page 8: ...t also extend to both sides of the face Refer to the table on Page 7 12 305 mm Maximum Depth Side Wall Combustible Mantel Top Facing Side Facing 3 4 19 mm Maximum Depth Combustible Facing 42 1067 mm M...

Page 9: ...G 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 ZERO CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Insulation Damper Smoke Shelf Mason...

Page 10: ...ty on your venting system Installation of any damaged venting component Unauthorized modification of the venting system Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by MHSC Installa...

Page 11: ...ve the following before installing unit 3 and 3 UL 1777 Listed gas liner for air inlet and exhaust Vertical Terminations kits HEDV32T1212 HEDVRT AI31TK33A Figure 6 Venting Unit FP1922 vent requirement...

Page 12: ...orifice for use at high altitude contact your dealer High Temp Silicone FP1923 exhaust pipe 9 08 3 and 3 UL 1777 Gas Liner Apply high temperature silicone to lines on both ends and secure with two 2...

Page 13: ...mmended block off plate noncombustible metal Prevents odors from chimney entering room UL 127 Solid Fuel Z C Firebox Figure 8 Inlet and Exhaust Reline NOTE You may use either reline configuration with...

Page 14: ...e order of Step 2 6 Re attach glass door in reverse order NOTE The VLIDV has an adjustable baffle and may be adjusted as needed by loosening four 4 screws Figure 10 INTAKE MANIFOLD VENT INSTALLATION B...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...heck for gas leaks Electrical Wiring General 1 This fireplace is equipped with the Signature Control valve which operates on 6 volts The A C module plugs into an A C power supply Four 4 AA batteries a...

Page 18: ...l cover provided and screw to junction box WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION The wall switch wire connection is located off the 2 ft wire harness from the control box to the command center Fig ure 15 The conne...

Page 19: ...Ground Plug in Connector Control Board to Solenoid Gas In Gas Out Pilot Gas Tubing Valve A C Module FP2679 SCS wiring diagram To Outlet Optional Aux 300 Watts Max 300 Watts Max 300 Watts CAUTION Elect...

Page 20: ...only parts specifically approved for this heater may result in property damage or personal injury PLACE ROCK WOOL EMBER MATE RIAL IN FIREBOX Break up rock wool ember material into dime sized pieces P...

Page 21: ...og 4 with the pointed end of the log to the left Place the log on the key provided on the top of the frint of log 2 and position it so the pointed end protrudes through and rests on the bottom of the...

Page 22: ...I31 log 7 Log 7 LG834 Figure 22 7 Hold Log 7 with the pointy end of the log down and the knot in the log facing forward Place the right end on the key provided on the top of log 5 The pointy end of th...

Page 23: ...stallation INSTALL SURROUND 1 Remove glass door assembly Page 39 Figure 54 2 Align cast or beveled surround holes with insert and attach with screws provided 3 Re attach glass door assembly 4 Attach f...

Page 24: ...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 tion by h...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...Low 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...

Page 27: ...ate if unattended You may disable this feature if you wish NOTE By disabling this feature your fireplace may continue to operate unattended 2 When the master switch is in the ON position pressing the...

Page 28: ...ow 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 The...

Page 29: ...t arrows 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 The adjustment arrows include ON up and OFF down Their...

Page 30: ...en LED on the Command Cen ter will flash for 10 seconds 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 L...

Page 31: ...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 Or FP2651 Manual mode FP2652 Timer mode c Slide down on the arrow buttons to e...

Page 32: ...this setting and the blower is still off see blower On Delay and Off Delay in the next section TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION FP2655 blower speed control 4 After the signal is sent the ON up an...

Page 33: ...t will flash once to indicate that the setting has changed to B 2 When the current setting is B pressing TIMER button and THERMO button at the same time for 3 seconds will switch to A Mode The touch a...

Page 34: ...CD display is blank 2 Check battery installation or re place batteries 3 LCD display shows funny display 3 Reset the transmitter see Reset ting the Trans mitter section 4 Appliance does not come on 2...

Page 35: ...at sea level The burner on Natural Gas models may be adjusted for high altitude as follows To increase air mixture open the shutter more This will reduce soot formation Figure 40 To decrease air mixtu...

Page 36: ...s frame from insert by releasing two latches on top of insert and lifting the door up and off the unit Figure 42 3 Set glass frame aside 4 Re install in reverse order FP2680 Figure 42 Glass Frame Remo...

Page 37: ...ted on the right and left 6 Unfasten the brick support plate fastened to the burner 7 Remove light box by removing the screw in front of the light box and pull up and over to the left out of the way 8...

Page 38: ...l 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 weeks of use After that you should clean the glass...

Page 39: ...burner and pilot 5 Carefully replace log set and embers in their correct positions Refer to Pages 20 through 22 6 Replace door 7 Relight pilot Refer to Page 25 8 Turn on main burners Allow logs to co...

Page 40: ...bottom of logs is normal If excessive sooting is found heater must be adjusted Contact dealer where you bought heater 4 Clean burner and burner ports Make sure burner ports are not obstructed with deb...

Page 41: ...83D4009 VLI31 Fireplace Insert 41 REPLACEMENT PARTS 8 11 12 15 24 25 27 834009 VLI31 parts 26 10 9 23 28 30 34 33 32 19 18 37 12 14 20 42 21 16 38 38 22 11 17 13 35 44 43 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 29...

Page 42: ...K 83D3007K 24 Left Brick Liner 1 83D4018 83D4018 25 Rear Brick Liner 1 83D4020 83D4020 26 Right Brick Liner 1 83D4019 83D4019 27 Glass Door Assembly 1 83D1252 83D1252 28 Control Box 1 80D0018 80D0018...

Page 43: ...ert 43 REPLACEMENT PARTS Optional Accessories Description VLI31 Cast Iron Surround HAR31CB Cast Iron Eyebrow HE31CB Cast Iron Face Door Kit PLY31CB SCS Wall Mount Extension Kit not shown SCSWEK 15ft w...

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Page 46: ...ith 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 read...

Page 47: ...ime Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly dama...

Page 48: ...9 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com Based on CSA P 4 1 09 Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Steady State D O E Fireplace Efficiency Fan OFF Fan ON AFUE VLI31DVNTSC 67 5 73 5 7...

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