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VENT-FREE GAS

DUAL FUEL HEATER

MODEL  #VFS-PH20DT  

VFS-PH30DT 

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

WARNING: 

IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED 

EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY 
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY

       WARNING:

 

This appliance is 
equipped for (Natu-
ral and Propane) 
gas. Field conver-
sion is not permitted 
other than between 
natural or propane 
gases.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and Iiquids in 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 building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s    
   instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the 
   gas supplier.

This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is 
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air most be provided.
Refer to Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 8-10 of this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located manufactured (mobile) 
home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with propane or 
natural gas. This appliance is equipped with a simple means to switch between propane and 
natural gas. Field conversion by any other means including the use of a kit is not permitted.

NG

LP

Dual Fuel

0418GS010S

ANSI Z21.11.2-2013

IMVFS  - 2015-05-29

Questions, problems, missing parts?

 Before returning to your retailer, call our customer 

service department at 1-877-447-4768,

 

8:30 a.m. –  4:30

 

p.m., CST, Monday – Friday or 

email us at [email protected].

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Страница 1: ...nnot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air most be provided Refer to Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 8 10 of this man...

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Страница 3: ... 7 Installation 10 Operation 19 Care and Maintenance 21 Troubleshooting 23 Replacement Parts 26 Accessories 27 Warranty 29 Model VFS PH20DT VFS PH30DT Input Rating 20 000 BTU Hr 30 000 BTU Hr Gas Type Manifold Pressure Max Inlet Pressure Min Inlet Pressure LP 10 WC 14 WC 11 WC NG 4 5 WC 7 WC 5 5 WC LP 10 WC 14 WC 11 WC NG 4 5 WC 7 WC 5 5 WC SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not...

Страница 4: ...eak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and under stand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to operating this heater safely WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use any accessories not approved for use with this heater WARNING Carefully supervise young ch...

Страница 5: ...erly This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 8 If heater keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 23 25 11 Do not run heater where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions 12 Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or...

Страница 6: ...5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Stove Cabinet Hood Screen Logs Ignitor Button Control Knob Stove Cabinet Hood Screen Logs Control Cover ...

Страница 7: ...as by having your qualified installer follow the instructions on page 14 and the markings on the heater BLOWER KIT OPTIONAL The blower kit helps to distribute the warmed air into the space more rapidly State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heate...

Страница 8: ...confined space This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are connecting only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion a...

Страница 9: ...BTU hr Example Gas heater logs __________BTU hr Gas water heater 30 000 BTU hr Other gas appliances ____BTU hr Vent free heater 26 000 BTU hr Total ____BTU hr Total 56 000 BTU hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum BTU hr the space can support with the actual amount of BTU hr used _______ BTU h...

Страница 10: ... items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will act...

Страница 11: ...atic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may cause walls to discolor IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 8 10 CHECK GAS TYPE Be sure your gas supply is right for your heater ...

Страница 12: ...tal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance An optional blower kit is available from your retailer See Accessories page 27 If planning to use blower follow instructions provided with blower for power source Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling A Clearances from the side of the heater cabinet to any combustible material and wall should fol...

Страница 13: ... When routing the power cord be sure that the cord does not come into contact with any hot surface Operating Voltage is 110 to 120 VAC at 60 Cycle IMPORTANT Ensure the blower and gasket are oriented correctly The blower wheel and gasket cut out must align with the cut out in the rear heat shield Fasten the blower and gasket to the rear heat shield using the four 4 screws provided DO NOT over tight...

Страница 14: ...place stove on its top onto the padded surface 3 Insert the holes of a leg into the two 2 Threaded Studs shown in Figure 0 1 4 Tighten the nuts securely DO NOT over tighten to the Threaded Studs 5 Repeat steps 3 4 to install the other three 3 legs 6 With assistance lift the stove off of the padded surface and set upright onto the newly installed legs INSTALLATION Nut Threaded Studs Figure 0 1 ...

Страница 15: ...80 Degrees and screw back into Cap Replace Cap Clockwise Fig 7 Regulator Conversion Propane Position Natural Ga NG LP NG LP Fig 8 Selector Valve Propane Position Natural Gas Position NG LP NG LP Propane Position Natural Gas Position Regulator Cap Convertible Regulator Fuel Selector Knob Air Shutter Access Panel Screws 4 pieces Step 2 Converting the regulator Unscrew the cap on top of the pressure ...

Страница 16: ...ould occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Fig 9 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your local Home Center store INSTALLATION CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of in diameter or gre...

Страница 17: ... the Shut Off Valve 3 Check all connections for gas leaks NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections Check your local building code prior to using a Flexible Gas Line for this installation CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to gas PROPANE or NG We recommend that you install a sediment trap in a supply line as shown in Fig 10 Locate sediment trap where it is wi...

Страница 18: ...lames contacting logs will create soot It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Use only logs supplied with heater Each log is marked with a number this number will help you identify the logs when installing Provided Logs 5 Installing Log 1 Installing Log 2 Installing Log 3 2 1 3 1 Insert log 1 onto the rear row of pins on the base pan 2 Insert log 2 onto t...

Страница 19: ...k 5 Correct all leaks immediately 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve See Fig 12 2 Pressure supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening gas supply tank valve 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve See Fig 13 App...

Страница 20: ...which has been under water E Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information as noted above 2 Select Units Open the lower access panel located below the heater screen 3 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position See Fig 15 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell ...

Страница 21: ...to Appliance page 20 see Troubleshooting page 23 25 Note The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide If burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping follow instructions at bottom of this page WARNING Do not allow fans to blow dire...

Страница 22: ...spected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t fo...

Страница 23: ... 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check the orifice holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the orifice holder 6 In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot ...

Страница 24: ...nitor cable 6 Bad piezo ignitor 7 Bad Battery 1 Replace electrode 2 Replace electrode 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Replace ignitor cable 6 Replace piezo ignitor 7 Check Battery and replace if needed When ignitor button is pressed in there is a spark at ODS pilot but no ignition 1 Gas supply is turned off or equipment shutof...

Страница 25: ...is clogged 1 Contact your gas supplier 2 Clean burner see Care and Mainte nance page 21 22 or contact customer service Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Burner is damaged 3 Gas regulator is damaged 1 Clean burner orifice see Care and Maintenance page 21 22 or contact customer service 2 Contact dealer or customer service 3 Replace gas regulator High yellow...

Страница 26: ... Clean ODS pilot see Care and Maintenance page 21 22 Gas odor exists even when control knob is in OFF posi tion 1 Gas leak See Warning Statement at top of page 23 2 Control valve is defective 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 18 2 Contact customer service Moisture conden sation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combustion a...

Страница 27: ...al Service Department at 1 877 447 4768 8 30 a m 4 30 p m CST Monday Friday VFS PH20DT Series 1 Screen Assembly 1 EXP A3007 EXP A3005A 2 Legs 4 EXP 3039 EXP 3004ipt 3 Control Cover Knob 1 N A EXP 3044 ITEM No DESCRIPTION QTY PART NUMBER VFS PH30DT Series 1 2 3 ...

Страница 28: ...icient 1 Log Set complete 1 700 S1018 700 M1018 1 1 Log 1 1 700 S1018 01 700 M1018 01 1 2 Log 2 1 700 S1018 02 700 M1018 02 1 3 Log 3 1 700 S1018 03 700 M1018 03 1 4 Log 4 1 700 S1018 04 700 M1018 04 1 5 Log 5 1 700 S1018 05 700 M1018 05 2 ODS Pilot LP 1 8085747b 8085747b 3 ODS Pilot NG 1 80857462b 80857462b 4 Selector Knob 1 EXP 4022 EXP 4022 5 Regulator 1 GRH60C 4 5 12 GRH60 4 0 10 6 Ignitor Mod...

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Страница 30: ...29 33 This limited warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser of this heater and warrants against any 2 2 two two years years ...

Страница 31: ...30 34 GHP Group Inc 6440 W Howard St Niles IL 60714 3302 Tel 877 447 4768 www ghpgroupinc com GHP Group Inc 6440 W Howard St Niles IL 60714 3302 ...

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