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Introduction

ELECTRICAL:  The  use  of  a  surge  protected  power  bar  is  recommended. 

The  unit  must  be 

grounded. The grounded electrical cord should be connected to a standard 115 volts (4.5 Amps), 60 hertz 

electrical outlet. Ensure the polarity to the outlet, the unit will be plugged into, is correct as incorrect 

polarity  can  affect  the  unit’s  operation.  Be  careful  that  the  electrical  cord  is  not  trapped  under  the 

appliance and that it is clear of any hot surfaces or sharp edges and also must be accessible. If this power 

cord should become damaged, a replacement power cord must be purchased from the manufacture or a 

qualified Vista Flame dealer. The VF100’s maximum power requirement is 520 watts.

GLASS:

 Do not abuse the glass by striking or slamming the door.  Do not attempt to operate the stove 

with broken glass. The stove uses ceramic glass. Replacement glass must be purchased from an Vista 

Flame dealer.  Do not attempt to open the door and clean the glass while the unit is in operation or if 

glass is hot. To clean the glass, use a soft cotton cloth and mild window cleaner, gas or wood stove glass 

cleaner, or take a damp paper towel and dip into the fly ash. This is a very mild abrasive and will not 

damage the glass.

FLAMMABLE  LIQUIDS:

 

Never 

use  gasoline,  gasoline-type  lantern  fuel,  kerosene,  charcoal  lighter 

fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in the heater.  Keep all such liquids well away from 

the heater while it is in use.

SMOKE  DETECTOR:

  Smoke  detectors  should  be  installed  and  maintained  in  the  structure  when 

installing and operating a pellet burning appliance.

OPERATION:

 The ash pan and door must be closed securely for proper and safe operation of the pellet 

stove. Also ensure all gaskets on the door are checked and replaced when necessary.  

KEEP ASH PAN FREE OF RAW FUEL. 

DO NOT PLACE UNBURNED OR NEW PELLET FUEL IN ASH PAN. A fire in the ash pan may occur.

INSTALLATION:

 Be sure to maintain the structural integrity of your home when passing a vent through 

walls, ceilings, or roofs. It is recommended that the unit be secured into its position in order to avoid any 

displacement.

DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.

DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

FRESH AIR:

 Outside Fresh Air connection is optional. Must be connected to all units installed in Mobile 

and “Air Tight Homes” (R2000) or where required by local codes. Consider all large air moving devices 

when installing your unit and provide room air accordingly. Limited air for combustion may result in poor 

performance, smoking and other side effects of poor combustion.

If you have any questions with regards to your stove or the above-mentioned information, please feel 

free to contact your local dealer for further clarification and comments.

SINCE  SHERWOOD  INDUSTRIES  LTD.  HAS  NO  CONTROL  OVER  THE  INSTALLATION  OF 

YOUR STOVE, SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES LTD. GRANTS NO WARRANTY IMPLIED OR STATED 

FOR  THE  INSTALLATION  OR  MAINTENANCE  OF  YOUR  STOVE.  THEREFORE,  SHERWOOD 

INDUSTRIES LTD. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S).

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Summary of Contents for VF 100A

Page 1: ...LET STOVE VF 100A OWNER S MANUAL Freestanding Fireplace Insert PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET BURNING ROOM HEATER FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD...

Page 2: ...15 Outside Fresh Air Connection 16 Exhaust And Fresh Air Intake Locations 16 Vent Termination Requirements 17 Mobile Home Installation Freestanding 18 Corner Through Wall Installation Freestanding 18...

Page 3: ...4 to 5 16 diameter 1 2 11 2 long maximum Ash Content 1 maximum Premium grade 3 maximum Standard grade Moisture Content 8 maximum Heat Content approximately 8200 Btu per pound minimum ASH The ash cont...

Page 4: ...inor soot or creosote may accumulate when the stove is operated under incorrect conditions such as an extremely rich burn black tipped lazy orange flames SAFETY WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Caution Do...

Page 5: ...moke detectors should be installed and maintained in the structure when installing and operating a pellet burning appliance OPERATION The ash pan and door must be closed securely for proper and safe o...

Page 6: ...F100 Freestanding DIMENSIONS INSERT Regular Panel 40 1016mm Oversized Panel 46 1158mm 22 3 4 579mm 12 5 8 322mm 23 5 8 601mm Regular Panel 30 1 8 766mm Oversized Panel 32 7 8 835mm 22 3 4 579mm 22 559...

Page 7: ...except for the one that shows the current setting the default setting is the number 2 light To adjust the setting hold the Combustion Blower Trim button down and press the Heat Level up or down butto...

Page 8: ...TRIM COMBUSTION BLOWER TRIM HEAT LEVEL AUTO OFF HIGH LOW MANUAL AUGER C 11625 MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 ROOM AIR FAN ON OFF ON OFF FEED RATE TRIM COMBUSTION BLOWER TRIM HEAT LEVEL AUTO OFF HIGH LOW MANUA...

Page 9: ...ting at a time until the problem improves Factory setting is 4 5 If you need more heat and the fuel has long pellets the majority are over 1 2 5cm in length the Feed Rate Trim can be moved up to the 5...

Page 10: ...ing a metal scraper remove material that has accumulated or is clogging the liner s holes Then dispose of the scrapped ashes from the liner and from inside the burn pot Place the burn pot back into th...

Page 11: ...let stove insert s ash pan is located behind the lower grill Routine Cleaning and Maintenance Figure 9 VF100 Heat exchanger rod Heat exchange tube cleaner rod HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES 2 3 days The handle...

Page 12: ...right side of the stove will require lubrication The convection motor has two lubrication holes on it Use two drops of SAE 20 light oil to lubricate every six months Excess oil may damage the motor T...

Page 13: ...be obtained from a ventilated crawlspace 8 The power cord is 8 feet 2 43 m long and may require a grounded extension cord to reach the nearest electrical outlet AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES OF YOUR PELLE...

Page 14: ...e Fireplace Insert model come with a pedestal that has to be attached prior to installation 1 Remove the unit from the box 2 Remove the pedestal from the hopper 3 Place the unit on its back on the pal...

Page 15: ...in front of the appliance 301 2 775 mm Side wall to unit 6 inches 15 cm Back wall to unit 1 inches 2 5 cm Corner to unit 1 inches 2 5 cm Door front to edge of floor protection 6 inches 15 cm NOTE Thes...

Page 16: ...NS Freestanding Fireplace Insert Base of unit to center of flue 20 1 4 515 mm 9 228 mm Side of unit to center of flue 5 3 16 132 mm 5 3 16 132 mm Center of unit to center of flue 5 3 4 146 mm 5 3 4 14...

Page 17: ...PELLET STOVE BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER INSTALLER Figure 19 Use in conjunction with Table 1 for allowable exterior vent termination locations Table 1 Use in conjunction with Figure 19 for a...

Page 18: ...heater to the floor using the two holes in the pedestal Ensure the unit is electrically grounded to the chassis of your home permanently Do not install in a room people sleep in Outside fresh air is...

Page 19: ...iance 15 37 5 cm away from the wall If the stove is to be set on a hearth pad set the unit on it 4 Locate the center of the exhaust pipe on the stove Extend that line to the wall Once you have located...

Page 20: ...y be required if a proper burn cannot be maintained after the stove has been tested and the airflow set This is due to the back pressure in the exhaust caused by airflow around the structure Follow ve...

Page 21: ...he fresh air intake pipe 6 Install the tee with clean out 7 Install the pellet vent upward from there When you reach the ceiling make sure that the vent goes through the ceiling fire stop Maintain a 3...

Page 22: ...de Vertical Installation Refer to Figures 28 and 29 1 Install the hearth pad 2 Lock fireplace damper in the open position 3 Install a positive flue connector at the fireplace dampers 4 Connect a tee o...

Page 23: ...edestal When installing this unit ensure that the pedestal is removed from the inside of the hopper and installed on the bottom of the unit see PEDESTAL INSTALLATION Assemble surround panel see ASSEMB...

Page 24: ...ireplace insert to the top of the chimney The liner must conform to type 3 requirements of CAN ULC S635 6 Recommended Install fresh air intake either through the back of the fireplace or through the p...

Page 25: ...aceplate complies with the requirement 6 Alteration of the fireplace in any manner is not permitted with the following exceptions external trim pieces which do not effect the operation of the fireplac...

Page 26: ...er and the screw heads are to face out With the bracket in place and the top and a side trim snug together use a flat head screwdriver to turn the two 2 screws in the bracket to tighten it into the tr...

Page 27: ...ee OPERATION INSTRUCTION SLIDER DAMPER SET UP Installation THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION Remove jumper wire and install thermostat wires here Figure 38 Thermostat wire placement 1 Install the wall thermosta...

Page 28: ...placed in the ON OFF thermostat mode then turn the thermostat up to call for heat Check the Heat Level Indicator If the 2 light is flashing see the 2 light is flashing Check the fuse on the circuit b...

Page 29: ...gnitor Everything else in the stove operates but the ignitor will not light the pellets Check the burn pot liner placement Make sure the burn pot liner is up tight and square to the ignitor tube by pu...

Page 30: ...acts have opened for more than 15 sec Pinch break or blockage in Vacuum Hose Check hose for pinch points or damage replace or re route as required Blow out Vacuum Hose Blocked Hose Barb on Exhaust Cha...

Page 31: ...Yellow Yellow Grey Grey Grey Grey Purple Purple Blue 115V Black 220V Brown Black Black Black Blue Black Armor Cable Supplied Vacuum Switch Combustion Blower Optional Exterior Exhaust Blower Power Cor...

Page 32: ...erature Sensor 120 F 49 C Ceramic EF 015 6 High Limit Temperature Sensor 200 F 93 C Manual Reset EF 016 7 Vacuum Switch 115V EF 017 Silicone Hose EF 018 Aluminum Hose Barb EF 019 8 Ignition Burn Pot E...

Page 33: ...ide EF 134 Ignitor Tube Only EF 140 Freestanding Hopper Lid Hinge EF 141 25 Freestanding Hopper Side Rail Left Right EF 143 26 Insert Hopper Side Rail Left Right EF 145 Pellet Stove Cleaning Brush EF...

Page 34: ...Control Panel Door 20 040 Control Panel Touch Latch 50 323 40 Combustion Blower Exhaust Tube 50 327 Combustion Blower 115V 50 473 41 Stainless Steel Burn Pot Liner Standard 50 474 Flush Handle for Hop...

Page 35: ...35 Parts Diagram Components...

Page 36: ...Parts Diagram Steel 36...

Page 37: ...rtain restrictions and exclusions apply to this warranty Limited Two 2 Year Warranty Under this warranty Sherwood Industries Ltd covers Ignitor Auger Motor Circuit Board Timers Temp Sensors Blowers Va...

Page 38: ...y the Limited Warranty on this stove If unsure as to the extent of this Limited Warranty contact your authorized VistaFlame dealer before installation 10 Sherwood Industries Ltd will not be responsibl...

Page 39: ...per our warranty service fee reimbursement schedule Labour rates are set per component and as such total labour costs may not be covered 27 Sherwood Industries Ltd is not liable for freight or labour...

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