White Mountain VFP24FP2 Series Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

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INTRODUCTION

Instructions to Installer

1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after 

installation.

2.  Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied 

with unvented room heater.

3.  Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented 

room heater.

Always consult your local Building Department  regarding regula-

tions, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an 

unvented room heater.

This appliance may be installed in an  aftermarket* manufactured 

(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.

*Aftermarket:  Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from 

the manufacturer.

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.

Well Head Gas Installations

Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may affect the 

Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating value. 

Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing 

spud/orifice size.

 

WARNING

ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER  OR ITS CONTROLS CAN 

BE DANGEROUS.  

Improper installation or use of the heater can cause seri-

ous injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon 

monoxide poisoning.

Operation

This unvented fireplace requires no outside venting. This unvented 

fireplace is designed for vent-free operation with flue damper closed. 

State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of unvented 

fireplace. 

Millivolt Controls

The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should be 

checked at the pressure test point. Turn captured screw counter 

clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over 

test point (Use test point “A” closest to control knob). After taking 

pressure reading, be sure and turn captured screw clockwise firmly 

to re-seal. Do not over torque. Check for gas leaks.

Millivolt System,

When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts 

(electrical current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve. After 

30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas control 

knob and the pilot will stay ON. Allow your pilot flame to operate 

an additional one to two minutes before you turn the gas control 

knob from the PILOT position to the ON position. This time period 

allows the millivolts (electrical current) to build-up to a sufficient 

level allowing the gas control to operate properly.  

 

WARNING

This appliance is equipped for (natural gas or propane) gas. Field 

conversion is not permitted. 

General Information

This series is design certified in accordance with American National 

Standard Z21.11.2 by the Canadian Standards Association as an 

Unvented Room Heater and should be installed according to these 

instructions.

Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as 

shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not 

shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person 

and company making the change.

Important

All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial 

Number and type of gas.

Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as 

the log is cured.  Also, during the curing process the ceramic 

log will burn with a yellow flame.

Notice:  During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and 

smoke will occur.  To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate 

the room in which the unit is installed.

Installation on Rugs and Tile

If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other 

combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall 

be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and 

depth of the appliance.  

The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as 

used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs that are extremely 

thick and light colored tile.

Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a masonry or 

UL 127

 factory-

built fireplace in which an unvented room heater is installed.

Qualified Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment  

or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be per-

formed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency" means 

any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in person 

or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) 

the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, 

installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in 

such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied 

with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a 

licensed  plumber  or  gas  fitter  in  the  Commonwealth  of  Mas

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sachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental 

room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 

30 upon sale of the unit.

In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural 

gas-fired  space  heaters  shall  be  prohibited  in  bedrooms  and 

bathrooms.

The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence 

of local codes, with the 

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.*

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc.  1430 

Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.

High Altitudes

For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), ratings should be 

reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above 

sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before 

changing spud/orifice size.

 

WARNING

Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) 

clean may result in sooting and property damage.

Summary of Contents for VFP24FP2 Series

Page 1: ...ire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas sup plier UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT MODELS VFP24FP2 0 1 2 3 L N P 1 MILLIVOLT MODELS VFP24FP3 0 1 2 3 L N P 1 VFP24FP3 0 1 2 3 L10 N P 1 10 000 BTU UNIT INTERMITTENT PILOT MODELS VFP24FP7 0 1 2 3 L N P 1 VFP24FP7 0 1 2 3 L10 N P 1 10 000 BTU UNIT Installer Leave this manua...

Page 2: ...ONTROL VALVE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 14 HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT MODELS LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 15 INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 16 LOG PLACEMENT 17 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 18 20 MAIN BURNER AND THERMOSTAT OPERATION 20 MILLIVOLT WIRING 21 MILLIVOLT TROUBLESHOOTING 22 INTERMITTANT CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23 INTERMITTANT CONTROL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM 24 INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYST...

Page 3: ...g are necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting Sooting resulting from improper installation or operation can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace See instructions for proper installation WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns WARNING Donotuseablowerinsert heatexchangerinsert or other accessory not approved for u...

Page 4: ...gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room That will take some of the odorant out of the gas reducing its odor intensity LP Gas may stratify in a closed area and the odor intensity could vary at different levels Since it is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor If you detect any odor ...

Page 5: ...nd should be installed according to these instructions Any alteration of the original design installed other than as shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company making the change Important All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number Serial Number and type of gas Attention During initial use of log ...

Page 6: ...all ceiling joints between wall panels at PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION VENTILATION AIR WATER VAPOR A BY PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS SPECIFICATIONS Model VFP24FP3 L VFP24FP7 L VFP24FP2 L VFP24FP3 L10 Input Max 20 000 20 000 10 000 Input Min 14 000 10 000 10 000 Fireplace Dimensions Height 26 3 8 26 3 8 26 3 8 Depth 10 7 8 10 7 8 10 7 8 Front Width 22 5 8 22 5 8 22 5 8 Rear Width 17 1 4 1...

Page 7: ...he space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation WARNING You must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoiningunconfinedspace When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of t...

Page 8: ...Other Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the author ity having jurisdiction The state of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System 1 To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve a 1 8 3mm N P T plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection must be placed i...

Page 9: ...Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances 30 762mm 4 101mm Figure 4 This fireplace can be installed with zero clearance to combustible material When facing the front of the appliance the minimum clearances to combustible construction material are the following 1 Clearancesfromtherightsideorleftsideofthefireplaceopening to any combustible wall or material should not be less than 4 inches 2 Clearances fro...

Page 10: ...ng flange will secure the fireplace 6 Placeleftmantelsideagainstbase Insertdowelsinbreastboard into left mantel side 7 Use four pre drilled screw holes on back of breastboard to secure breastboard to mantel sides with four Phillips wood screws 8 Place mantel top onto mantel 9 Installation of fireplace into mantel is completed Installation of Trim 1 Lower bottom louver 2 Remove screen from fireplac...

Page 11: ...is time When facing the appliance the gas supply will enter on right hand side See Gas Supply Page 8 3 Insert fireplace into enclosure 4 Attach nailing flanges to framing with a screw or nail 5 Finishedwallsurfacewillbeflushtotheleadingedgeoffireplace top and sides 6 Installation of built in fireplace is completed Installation of Trim 1 Lower bottom louver 2 Remove screen from fireplace 3 Remove t...

Page 12: ...o not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace Do not place a blower inside the burner area of the firebox Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter flame patterns Sooting and improper burning will result During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These chemicals are not harmful but may produce smoke an...

Page 13: ...mbly 3 Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF 4 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF un less knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 6 Wait ten minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information abov...

Page 14: ... gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 6 Wait ten minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety infor mation above If you do not smell gas go to the next step 7 Find pilot Follow metal tube from gas control The pilot is located next to the burner near the right side 8 Turn gas control knob counter clockwise to PI...

Page 15: ...knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force 5 Wait ten minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information on other side If you do not smell gas Go to the Next step 6 Find pilot the pilot is located in front of rear log 7 Turn manual gas control knob counterclockwise to PILOT 8 Push in manual gas control knob all th...

Page 16: ...tructions for detailed operation information FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for ...

Page 17: ...3 Place right front log 3 onto the two right front pins on burner pan 5 Apply Glowing Embers as shown in the image below Note Application of excess Glowing Embers may adversely affect performance of the fireplace WARNING All previously applied Glowing Embers must be removed prior to reapplication 2 1 3 Log Placement INDEX NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 R 7506 BACK LOG 2 R 7504 LEFT FRONT LOG 3 R...

Page 18: ...flame and main burner flame meet Figures 16 17 and 18 show an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Correct Pilot Flame Pattern THERMOCOUPLE LPG THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL THERMOPILE PILOT Millivolt Pilot Figure 13 PILOT THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL THERMOCOUPLE LPG H...

Page 19: ...llivolt Pilot Figure 16 PILOT THERMOCOUPLE LPG THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL Hydraulic Thermostat Pilot Figure 17 PILOT SENSOR IGNITOR Intermittant Pilot Figure 18 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figures 16 and 17 See Troubleshooting Page 22 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 18 See Troubleshooting pages 25 27 ...

Page 20: ...on Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding materials etc Logs Be careful cleaning and handling logs so as not to damage them If logs break or fall apart in handling spray the broken pieces and fibers with water sweep up and discard Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame clean the Oxygen De...

Page 21: ... CETTE UNITE DOIT ETRE REMPLACE VOUS DEVEZ LE REMPLACER AVEC UN FIL ELECTRIQUE DE NUMERO 18 150 C DU L EQUIVALENT THERMOPILE GAS VALVE THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL OFF ON REMOTE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FACULTATIVE CONTROLE E DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR MURAL FACULTATIVE OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT FACULATIVE THERMOSTAT WIRING DIAGRAM GAS VALVE VALVE DE GAZ REMOTE OFF ON SWITCH...

Page 22: ...ng is not correct Replace gas regula tor 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 Han...

Page 23: ... operating season or in power outage periods it is recommended that the pilot remain in the CPI standing pilot mode to reduce cold start issues and or conserve battery backup power during a power outage 3 The gas valve has inlet and outlet pressure taps as shown in Figure 23 Refer to page 8 for gas pressure requirements Note The gas control has a manual HI LO flame adjustment knob regulator that a...

Page 24: ...anently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases CAUTION Do not operate the appliance with panel s removed cracked or broken Replacement of the panel s should be done by a licensed or qualified service person WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or mainte nance can cause property damage pe...

Page 25: ...tions on page 16 and Wiring Diagram on page 24 Troubleshooting Before proceeding with the procedures in the following trouble shooting table verify that the power supply AC DC adapter is present and that the batteries inside the receiver and or optional battery pack are fresh and installed with correct polarity Make sure all the connections between the wire harnesses and system components are prop...

Page 26: ...wire harness 4 Replace the DFC board 1 Verify the electrical connections integrity and make sure they are in accordance with the relevant system wiring diagram If necessary replace the wire harness 2 If pilot flow adjuster screw is not sealed Check if pilot flow adjust screw is set correctly in accordance with the appliance manufacturer instructions If necessary correct it 3 Replace pilot tube or ...

Page 27: ...e and verify voltage at ignition between the EV1 terminal and the ground connection on the valve body 5 1 If the voltage is greater than 0 then Replace Valve 5 2 Or Replace DFC 6 Check the pressure at the outlet pressure test point out according to the manufacturer s instruction If not in accordance replace the gas valve 1 Verify the electrical connections integrity and make sure they are in accor...

Page 28: ...PLING NAT ONLY NOT SHOWN R11128 POWER ADAPTER VFP24FP30L and VFP24FP30L10 18 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY LPG 18 R3624 PILOT ASSEMBLY NAT 20 P 214 ORIFICE NAT 10 000 BTU 20 P 181 ORIFICE NAT 20 000 BTU 20 P 193 ORIFICE LPG 10 000 BTU 23 R3626 VALVE NAT 20 000 BTU 23 R3625 VALVE LPG 20 000 BTU 23 R9368 VALVE NAT 10 000 BTU 23 R9369 VALVE LPG 10 000 BTU 24 R2423 MALE ADAPTOR 25 25787 TUBING VALVE TO BURNER ...

Page 29: ...29823 TUBING ASSEMBLY PILOT NAT 27 R7063 REGULATOR NAT ONLY 28 31363 TUBING ASSEMBLY PILOT 34 R2522 SWITCH ON OFF 35 29699 BRACKET ON OFF SWITCH 36 R11127 CONTROL BOARD INDEX NO PART NO DESCRIPTION VFP24FP70L10 18 R11328 PILOT ASSEMBLY NAT 18 R11327 PILOT ASSEMBLY LP 19 R5676 AIR SHUTTER NAT 19 R5675 AIR SHUTTER LP 20 P214 ORIFICE 53 VFP24FP70L10N 20 P193 ORIFICE 64 VFP24FP70L10P 21 P253 FITTING O...

Page 30: ...TS VIEW 1 3 2 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 14 15 18 16 17 21 20 19 22 5 12 13 12 23 26 25 31 30 29 33 32 23 24 25 29 32 34 33 26 27 28 21 20 19 18 17 16 22 36 26 27 25 24 23 35 34 28 26 VFP24FP2 Series VFP24FP3 Series VFP24FP7 Series ...

Page 31: ...l one L shaped brick liner bracket at the bottom of each side brick liner as illustrated NOTE Discard the long brick liner mounting brackets not used 6 Replace logs into burner assembly Refer to appropriate Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual 7 Attach screen assembly to fireplace 8 Installation of optional brick liner is completed OPTIONAL BRICK LINER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 24 I...

Page 32: ...re 27 7 Insert blower assembly in left side of outer casing Motor with wiring will be to the inside of the outer casing blower chute will be facing upward See Figure 28 Figure 28 8 Push blower assembly against the left wall of the outer casing The magnets installed on the bottom of the bracket will hold it in place 9 Replace the two 10 x 1 2 screws on the left side of the firebox bottom 10 Attach ...

Page 33: ...e on AUTO OFF ON to switch one socket terminal from white wire on motor 24 Attach green ground wires from wiring harness and cord set to interior back of outer casing with one 8 x 1 2 Phillips screw See Figure 31 Figure 31 25 Position blower shield beneath left flange on burner assembly Align clearance hole on left flange of burner assembly with screw hole on blower side shield 26 Replace burner a...

Page 34: ...ptacle an adapter which has two prongs and a wire for grounding can be purchased plugged into the ungrounded receptacle and its wire connected to the receptacle mounting screw With this wire completing the ground the appliance cord plug can be plugged into the adapter and be electrically grounded CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiringerrorscancauseimproperand...

Page 35: ...11301 BLOWER DIVERTER 4 R2099 CORD SET 5 R1410 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING 6 25794 BLOWER BASE ASSEMBLY 7 R2804A BLOWER ASSEMBLY 8 R5804 WIRE HARNESS 9 R1404 SNAP BUSHING 10 11507 BLOWER SHIELD SIDE 11 25795 BLOWER SIDE FRONT 12 R2805 AUTO OFF ON SWITCH OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 36: ... part number and description coincide 1 2 3 Index Number Part Number Description VFF24BR Brass Trim Kit 1 25974 Trim Top 2 25972 Trim Left 3 25973 Trim Right VFF24SS Stainless Steel Trim Kit 1 25982 Trim Top 2 25980 Trim Left 3 25981 Trim Right VFF24HP Hammered Pewter Trim Kit 1 25978 Trim Top 2 25976 Trim Left 3 25977 Trim Right ...

Page 37: ...ranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the fol lowing illustration and part list Be sure to give all this information Appliance Model Number Part Description Appliance Serial Nu...

Page 38: ...30411 9 0714 Page 38 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes ...

Page 39: ...30411 9 0714 Page 39 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes ...

Page 40: ...ontrols Thermostats Accessories and Parts Should any remote control thermostat accessory or other part fail because of defective workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Empire will repair or replace at Empire s option Duties Of The Owner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the ap pliance A bill of sa...

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