White Mountain Hearth vfp36pp32en-1 Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manual Download

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24309-1-0908

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CARTON CONTENTS

Fireplace Assembly
Lava Rock Package
Soot Warning Sheet

Installation package

Rockwool Packet

Installation Instructions

Serial Number Tag

Warranty Card

Hardware Package (See Figure Below)

Nailing Flange

#10 x 1/2" Phillips Hex Head Screw

#10 x 1/2" Phillips Truss Head Screw

Romex Connector

HARDWARE PACKAGE

#10 X ½” PHILLIPS HEX HEAD SCREW (16)

#10 X ½” PHILLIPS HEX HEAD SCREW (20)

NAILING FLANGE (8)

ROMEX CONNECTOR (2)

Note: Hardware shown to scale where possible.

Note: Two hardware packages are included in the carton contents. Hardware quantities shown above are total received.

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Page 1: ... mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases The Vail Premium Vent Free Multi Sided Fireplaces Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to lig...

Page 2: ...g Hoods 16 Gas Line Connection 17 Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock 18 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 19 VFP36 SP PP 32 Lighting Instructions 20 Burner Instructions 21 Pilot Flame Characteristics 22 Wiring 23 Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Causes and Solutions 24 Wiring Instructions for Installing a Dual Switch Receptacle 25 Optional Blower Installation Instructions 26 28 LK2 A...

Page 3: ...Package See Figure Below Nailing Flange 10 x 1 2 Phillips Hex Head Screw 10 x 1 2 Phillips Truss Head Screw Romex Connector HARDWARE PACKAGE 10 X PHILLIPS HEX HEAD SCREW 16 10 X PHILLIPS HEX HEAD SCREW 20 NAILING FLANGE 8 ROMEX CONNECTOR 2 Note Hardware shown to scale where possible Note Two hardware packages are included in the carton contents Hardware quantities shown above are total received ...

Page 4: ...e material on or near the appliance Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person This appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding materials etc It is imperative that control compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the applia...

Page 5: ...erform service or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of newcylindersandtanks ispossible Therefore peopleshould be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service Odor fade can occur in new tanks or reinstalled old tank...

Page 6: ... before changing spud orifice size WARNING This appliance is equipped for natural gas or propane gas Field conversion is not permitted Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation 2 Installermusthaveownerfilloutandmailwarrantycardsupplied with unvented room heater 3 Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room heater Always...

Page 7: ...parately LSU24RR 2 Rock Creek Logs Accessories EK 1 Embers Kit EK2 Embers Kit PE 20 Platinum Embers FBB4 Variable Speed Automatic Blower FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control with Thermostat FRBTP Remote Battery Operated with Programmable Thermostat FREC Electric Remote Control FWS Wall Switch TMV Wall Thermostat Millivolt Reed Switch TRW Remote Wall Thermostat...

Page 8: ...lied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings Ifyourhomemeetsallofthethreecriteriaabove youmustprovide additional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 9 Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Usethisworks...

Page 9: ...oom see option 3 Figure 1 Each ventilation grill or opening shall have a minimum free area of one square inch per 1 000 BTUH of the total input rating of the gas equipment in the confined space Figure 1 Warning Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoiningunconfinedspace Thecombinedspacesmusthave enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Air From Outdoors Figure 2 P...

Page 10: ... ANS Z21 45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority havingjurisdictionThestateofMassachusettsrequiresthataflexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length Figure 3 Checking Manifold Pressure VFP36 SP PP 32EN Natural gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately 3 5 w c 871kPa fo...

Page 11: ...ll should not be less than 1 3 4 See Figures 4a and 4b Combustible material clearance from front of firebox 36 minimum Fireplace Side and Back Clearances The fireplace outer casing side s require a minimum 1 2 clearance to combustibles Top Framing and Finishing Combustible framing may rest on top of standoffs Combustible finishing materials may extend to the top standoff screws on the front edge o...

Page 12: ...CLEARANCE REQUIRED FROM TOP EDGE OF FIREPLACE Ceiling Clearances The ceiling height should not be less than 42 from the top of the hood See Figures 6a and 6b Mantel Clearances Vent free fireplace models must use the hood supplied with the fireplace or one of the optional hood kits avail able for each model If a combustible mantel is installed it must meet the clearance requirements detailed below ...

Page 13: ...lanning the installation for the fireplace it is necessary to determine where the unit is to be installed and whether optional accessories are desired Gas supply piping should also be planned at this time A gas shutoff must be installed in this line The fireplace can be mounted on any of these surfaces 1 A flat hard combustible or non combustible surface 2 A raised platform of combustible or non c...

Page 14: ...FP36SP VFP36PP A 34 3 4 34 3 4 B 39 39 C 24 24 D 22 22 E 36 36 F 34 1 4 35 1 4 G 29 1 8 29 1 8 H 37 3 4 37 3 4 I 1 1 4 1 1 4 J 6 1 8 6 1 8 K 2 1 2 2 1 2 L 5 5 M 24 1 8 24 1 8 N 33 1 2 33 1 2 SEE THRU LOUVERED PENINSULA LOUVERED F F 2 9 16 2 9 16 2 9 16 C G K L K L B E B E H A N M J D I H A N M J D I ...

Page 15: ...raming material Use at least one 1 nail or screw per bracket to secure in place IMPORTANT Check squareness of the fireplace prior to securing to framed opening See Figure 12 NOTE On See Through models framing brackets may be placed on one side of the facing openings This allows the fireplace to be inserted into the pre framed opening Figure 11 CHECK TO SEE THAT BOX IS SQUARE PRIOR TO ATTACHING TO ...

Page 16: ...changeable and may be mixed and matched as desired Attention Flush panels may not be used on these models INSTALLING HOODS Black hoods are furnished with each fireplace or the optional hood s and MUST be installed before the fireplace is used Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard For shipping purposes the hoods are located behind the upper or lower louvers If brass stainless steel or ...

Page 17: ...connector cannot exceed three feet in length Gas access holes are provided through the side panel s of the fireplace See Figure 14 Check gas type Use only the gas type indicated on the rating plate If the gas listed on the plate is not your type of gas supply DO NOT INSTALL Contact your dealer for proper model Always use an external regulator to reduce the supply tank pressure to a maximum of 10 5...

Page 18: ...gure 15 Note Only the rockwool supplied with this unit or ordered in accordance with the Parts List on pages 30 and 31 should be used on this burner See the Parts List on pages 30 and 31 to order replacement rockwool Placing Lava Rock in Front of Burner on Fireplace Floor Spread lava rocks on fireplace floor in front of the burner pan The lava rocks are for decorative effect and are not required f...

Page 19: ... and shipping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation This is a normal and temporary occurrence The initial break in operation should last 2 3 hours with...

Page 20: ...undtheappliancearea for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier ...

Page 21: ...t setting o NAT gas Air shutter 1 8 3 2 mm minimum open o LP gas Air shutter full open For best results when lighting the burner have your adjustable flame knob to the HI position then adjust to a lower setting after the burner has ignited When first lighting the pilot on the burner it takes approximately60to75secondstofullyheatandenergize the thermopile Once the thermopile is energized turn on th...

Page 22: ...rect as shown in Figure 17 See Troubleshooting page 24 Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Figure 18 When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows 1 Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing When this procedure is required grasp nutAwith an open end wrench 2 Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the a...

Page 23: ...ppliance place the remote receiver next to the gas valve Install remote control receiver behind bottom louver Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for more details on remote control Figure 19 REMOTE OFF ON SWITCH A DISTANCE FERME OUVERT INTERRUPTEUR IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT MUST BE REPLACED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH NUMBER 18 150 C WIRE OR IT...

Page 24: ...t Replace gas regulator 7 ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released a Control knob not fully pressed in Press in control knob fully b Control knob not pressed in long enough After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds c Manual Shutoff valve not fully open Fully open manual shutoff valve d Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Hand tighten until s...

Page 25: ...emove the tab on the side of the receptacle hot side to split receptacle This will be required to separate blower and Accent Light circuits 2 Power for switched and live sides of Duplex Receptacle must come from the same power source One circuit breaker on main panel must switch all power off 3 From the wall box to the fireplace a 3 wire conductor with ground is recommended however 2 two wire cond...

Page 26: ...ring be performed by a qualified electrician See Figures 20 and 21 1 If installed turn OFF gas supply to fireplace 2 If applicable turn OFF electric supply to fireplace 3 Remove bottom louver from fireplace CAUTION ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL CITY AND STATE BUILDING CODES BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRI CAL CONNECTION MAKE SURE THAT MAIN...

Page 27: ...lation plug the power cord into the junction box receptacle previously installed in the bottom of the fireplace See Figure 23 9 Once all connections are made electrically it is recommend ed that you test the blower fan control operation by turning on power to the blower Caution 110 Volt Turn the fireplace on and let run until blower is activated This should take ap proximately 10 to 20 minutes fro...

Page 28: ...ug can be plugged into the adapter and be electrically grounded CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Blower Motor The blower motor does not have oiling holes Do not attempt to oil the blower motor Blower Wheels The blower wheels will collect lint and could require peri...

Page 29: ...he gas valve Never obstruct the flow of the combustion and ventilation air Keep the front of the firebox clear of all obstacles and materials Screen panels must be in position while fireplace is in operation LK2 ACCENT LIGHT ACCESSORY An Accent Light Kit model LK2 is available for installation in the top of the firebox Providing the junction box has been pre wired with separate circuits as describ...

Page 30: ... ASSEMBLY UPPER END 11 N A N A 24058 24058 LOUVER ASSEMBLY LOWER END 12 20020 20020 20145 20145 HOOD 13 N A N A 24056 24056 HOOD PENINSULA 14 20143 20143 20143 20143 FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 15 N A N A 24149 24149 SCREEN FRAME ASSEMBLY END 16 10554 10554 10554 10554 NAILING FLANGE 17 P253 P253 P253 P253 FITTING ORIFICE ANGLED 18a P209 P209 ORIFICE 31 NAT 18b P245 P245 ORIFICE 50 LP 19a R5675 R5675 AIR...

Page 31: ...IST Use Only Manufacturer s Replacement Parts Use of Any Other Parts Could Cause Injury Or Death nOTE sEE LOG INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR DETAILS ON LOGS AND Rockwool See page 32 for See Through models VFP36SP series Parts View for ordering parts See page 33 for Peninsula models VFP36PP series Parts View for ordering parts 31 23244 23244 23244 23244 VENTURI SHIELD 32 R3435 R3435 R3435 R3435 WIRE ASSEMB...

Page 32: ...908 Page 32 SEE THROUGH FIREPLACE PARTS VIEW 1 4 6 5 16 8 9 12 14 4 5 6 8 12 14 9 7 3 2 24 25 20 17 18 31 41 40 21 23 29 33 30 19 22 34 28 26 Nat Gas 36 37 35 27 42 32 38 39 24 25 43 44 45 46 47 44 21 NAT BURNER ...

Page 33: ...e 33 PENINSULA FIREPLACE PARTS VIEW 1 4 5 6 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 8 12 14 9 7 3 2 24 25 20 17 18 31 41 40 21 23 29 33 30 19 22 34 28 26 Nat Gas 36 37 35 27 42 32 38 39 24 LP BURNER 25 43 44 45 46 47 44 21 NAT BURNER ...

Page 34: ...Aluminum Frame Kits Black Brass Stainless Steel or Hammered Pewter For use with See Through models VFP36SP32 SERIES ONLY Contact dealer for all available optional frame kits Bottom Trim Strip Available as optional kits in Black Brass Ham mered Pewter and Stainless Steel finishes For VFP36SP32 SERIES ONLY Contact dealer for all available optional trim accessories Standard Hood Brass hood BR Stainle...

Page 35: ...e optional hood accessories Louvers Styles include Slat Mission Arch and Leaf Patterns Available as optional kits in Black Brass Hammered Pewter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional louver accessories Decorative Door Kits Available as optional kits in Black Brass Hammered Pewter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional door kit access...

Page 36: ...24309 1 0908 Page 36 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 37: ...LSU 24RR 2 Banded Brick Liners are made from Ceramic Fiber for rich detail and lasting beauty Banded Brick Liners have dark creamed coffee bricks with charcoal mortar in running bond courses plus an accent band of diagonal bricks SEE THRU LOUVERED PENINSULA LOUVERED F F 2 9 16 2 9 16 2 9 16 C G K L K L B E B E H A N M J D I H A N M J D I VFP36SP VFP36PP A 34 3 4 H 37 3 4 A 34 3 4 H 37 3 4 B 39 I 1...

Page 38: ...VAILABLE ON PENINSULA OPEN END 3 8 COMBUSTIBLE CLEARANCE REQUIRED FROM TOP EDGE OF FIREBOX Clearances Combustible material clearance furniture parallel walls from front of fireplace 36 minimum Sidewall Clearances The clearance from the inside opening of the firebox to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than 1 3 4 Firebox Side and Back Clearances The fireplace outer casing side ...

Page 39: ...model framing width assumes use of 1 2 wall board flush to the end face A B C A B C Framing Peninsula Framing See Through Web Site www empirecomfort com The Vail Premium Vent Free Fireplaces SEE THROUGH FIREPLACE MODELS PENINSULA FIREPLACE MODELS VFP36SP32EN 1 VFP36PP32EN 1 VFP36SP32EP 1 VFP36PP32EP 1 Empire Comfort Systems 918 Freeburg Avenue Belleville Illinois 62220 2623 Clearances continued Fr...

Page 40: ...ms Empire Comfort Systems Inc 918 Freeburg Ave Belleville IL 62220 If you have a general question about our products please e mail us at info empirecomfort com If you have a service or repair question please contact your dealer www empirecomfort com ...

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