VFI33 Vent Free Gas Fireplace System
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CONTENTS
Important Safety Information ..................................... 3
Codes ...................................................................... 4
Product Features ......................................................... 5
VFI33
Controls
........................................................ 5
Operation
................................................................ 5
Gas
Pressures
........................................................ 5
Gas
Specifi cations and Orifi ce Sizes ...................... 5
Ignition
Controls
...................................................... 5
Pilot
......................................................................... 5
Thermal
Generator
.................................................. 5
Cold Climate Option ................................................ 5
Framing Dimensions ................................................... 6
Pre-installation Information ........................................ 7
Getting
Started
........................................................ 7
What You Will Need for Installation ......................... 7
Clearances and Height Requirements ....................... 8
Before Installing the Fireplace Insert ...................... 8
Clearances ................................................................... 9
Heat Resistant Material .......................................... 9
Clearances and Installation ...................................... 10
Remove
Screen
.................................................... 10
Install
Canopy
....................................................... 10
Installation .................................................................. 11
Secure Heater to Floor .......................................... 11
Connect Gas Line ...................................................... 12
Gas Pressure — Millivolt .......................................... 13
Checking Gas Pressure: Millivolt Control .............. 13
Electrical Wiring — Millivolt ..................................... 14
Connect Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat ....... 14
Connect Remote Receiver .................................... 15
Check System Operation ...................................... 15
Operating Instructions — Millivolt ........................... 16
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting .................. 16
Lighting Pilot for the First Time ............................. 16
Lighting
Pilot
......................................................... 17
Lighting
Burner
...................................................... 18
To Turn Off Gas ..................................................... 18
Gas Pressure and Electrical Installation — IPI ....... 19
Check Gas Pressure — IPI ................................... 19
Electrical
Wiring
.................................................... 19
Junction Box Wiring .............................................. 19
Wall Switch Installation ......................................... 20
IPI System Wiring Diagram ................................... 20
Operating Instructions — IPI .................................... 21
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting .................. 21
What to Do If You Smell Gas ................................ 21
Operating
Instructions
........................................... 21
To Turn Off Gas ..................................................... 21
EcoLogic
Control
................................................... 22
Electrical Wiring — Fan ............................................ 23
Log Placement ........................................................... 24
Before You Begin .................................................. 24
Cast Iron Grate Installation ................................... 24
Rock Wool Placement ........................................... 25
Berkley Oak Logs .................................................. 25
Place the Decorative Rock .................................... 26
Highland Oak Logs ............................................... 27
Place the Decorative Rock .................................... 28
Kentucky Wildwood Logs ...................................... 29
Flame Appearance and Operating Instructions ...... 30
Visual Flame Check .............................................. 30
Check the Pilot Flame ........................................... 30
Thermostat and Millivolt Control ........................... 30
Operating
Instructions
........................................... 30
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting .................. 31
Millivolt/Thermostat Control Lighting Instructions . 32
To Turn Off Gas to Heater ..................................... 32
Match Lighting Instructions ................................... 33
Blower
Operation
.................................................. 33
Cleaning and Servicing ............................................. 34
Annual Cleaning and Inspection ........................... 34
Periodic Cleaning ................................................. 34
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 35
Replacement Parts .................................................... 37
Firebox
Assembly
................................................. 37
Millivolt Burner Assembly ..................................... 38
IPI
Burner
Assembly
............................................. 39
Berkley Oak Logs .................................................. 40
Highland Oak Logs ............................................... 41
Kentucky Wildwood Logs ...................................... 42
Warranty ..................................................................... 43
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings Group Fireplace.
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fi re hazard and will void the warranty.