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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR
Vented/Vent-Free Burner and Logs
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MODELS
VFDR18LB(N,P)-1
VFDR24LB(N,P)-1
VFDR30LB(N,P)-1
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
EFFECTIVE DATE
where not prohibited by local codes.
SEPTEMBER 2006
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 3 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS ..................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 5 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than and cleaning, by a qualified agency. 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom • The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or bath- NFPA54. room. • NOTE: Installation and repair should be don
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires by point with the members of your household. Someday when and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following tions which can protect both you and your family from an information, you feel you still need
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INTRODUCTIONS Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may the room in which the unit is installed. result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid- fuel burning ma
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GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the • Plastic bag containing glowing embers (rock wool) for burner room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion coverage. and ventilation air must be provided. This millivolt controlled heater may be operated with optional devices for REMOTE/OFF/ON functions. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline a. Wall switch or thermostat with wire. and other flammable vapors
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PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provi- ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel sions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3. or applicable local codes. The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour 3 (4.8m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all app
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CLEARANCES (continued) Non-Combustible Requirements for Safe Installation Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) Material Distance 12" or more Non-combustible material Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8" with the installation of the 18”, 24”, 30” Log 41 ” optional fireplace hood. If you cannot extend non-combustible material at least 8", you must operate heater with flue damper open. Mantel Clearances with Hood (Figure 5) 6” You must have non-combustible m
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COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be This is a fire hazard. placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles. Figure 8 Figure 7 FIREPLACE PREPARATION • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES • Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DA
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INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the damper Notice (Damper Clamp Installation) clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors when burning When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper the logs for the first time. clamp must be used. Installing Damper Clamp (Figure 9) Remove all ashes or other debris from the fireplace. If the fireplace is equipped with an ash dump be sure to seal the door with furnace cement
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GAS SUPPLY Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2” 3/8” 1/2” 3/8” 0-3 meters 12.7mm 9.5mm 12.7mm 9.5mm 10-40 feet 1/2” 1/2” 5/8” 1/2” 4-12 meters 12.7mm 12.7mm 15.9mm 12.7mm 40-100 feet 1/2” 1/2” 3/4” 1/2” 13-30 meters 12.7mm 12.7mm 19mm 12.7mm 100-150 feet 3/4” 1/2” 7/8” 3/4” 31-46 meters 19m
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VFDR(18,24) LOG PLACEMENT (5 LOG SET) Before you begin: if you are installing logs onto the VFDR18 or VFDR24 models, this burner assembly is supplied with a set of five 4 ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! 5 Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers. The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this burner assembly
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VFDR30 LOG PLACEMENT (7 LOG SET) Before you begin: If you are installing logs onto the VFDR30 7 model, this burner assembly place is supplied with a set of seven 5 ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. 6 Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water 4 to remove any traces of fiber. The positioning of logs is critical to safe and clean operation of this burner assembly. Sooting and
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as PILOT ASSEMBL Y well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed. BURNER TUBE In normal operation at full rate, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames above the rear burner section, and shorter blue flames with glowing embers on the front burner section. NOTE: all flames will be random by design, flame height will go up and down. Avoid any drafts tha
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WIRING burner assembly. Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. On circulating vent-free firebox, install remote control receiver Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. behind bottom louver. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for proper operation after servicing. more details on remote control. 18", 24" and 30" Gas Logs (Millivolt) thermopile is self pow
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VFDR(18,24,30)LB LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions department. exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smel
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 20) will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Depletion Sensor as follows: Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
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CLEANING AND SERVICING Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION – Refer to parts diagram service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction for location of items discussed below. and/or sooting. • Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or TURN OFF HEATER AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE particles with vacuum or brush. Failure to keep air intake hole CLEANING. clean will result in sooting and poor combustion. Remove logs, handling carefu
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ c. Manual Shutoff valve not fully open - Fully open manual pilot. shutoff valve. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. d. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve - Hand b. Ignitor electrode is broken - Replace pilot. tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more. c. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable - Reconnect e. Pilot flame not touchin
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PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. PART NUMBERS INDEX DESCRIPTION NO. VFDR18LB VFDR24LB VFDR30LB 1 21588 21588 21588 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) 2 R3623 R3623 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) 2 R3624 R3624 R3624 PILOT ASSEMBLY (NAT) 3 21590 21590 21590 PILOT BRACKET (LPG) 3 21591 21591 21591 PILOT BRACKET (NAT) 4 R9022 R9023 R9024 BURNER, TUBE 5 21592 21592 21260 BRACKET, LOG LOCATOR 6 R7624 R7624 R7624 AIR SHUTTER 7 R7572 R7
