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VENT FREE
INFRA RED HEATERS
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
P/N 88900 / REV. 02/04
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MODEL NUMBERS MANUAL MODELS THERMOSTAT MODELS
NATURAL GAS VFM63, VFM103, VFM203, VFM303 VFT101, VFT201, VFT301
PROPANE GAS VFM64, VFM104, VFM204, VFM304 VFT102, VFT202, VFT302
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.
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with this appliance. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. THIS HEATER SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED ABOVE 7,000 FT. ELEVATION. HEATERS INSTALLED ABOVE 4,500 FT. MAY EXPERIENCE NUISANCE PILOT OUTAGE AND THIS CONDITION MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY IMPROPER P
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INTRODUCTION – CONT’D. For your protection this heater is equipped with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) pilot system. Never operate heater if ODS has been damaged or tampered with as this could expose you to Carbon Monoxide (a colorless, odorless gas) that could result in injury or death. Early signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning resemble influenza, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you develop these symptoms GET FRESH AIR AT ONCE. Turn off heater and call a qualified serviceman to ch
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED 7) Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater 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, material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean. 8) “WARNING: Any changes to this heater or its controls can be dangerous”. 9)
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FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION, VENTILATION AND HEAT DISTRIBUTION - CONT’D. STEP 4. Compare the total Btu the area can support (from Step 2) to the total Btu in the area the heater will be installed (from Step 3). If the total from Step 2 is larger this is considered an unconfined space, if Btu total from Step 3 is larger this is considered a confined space and provisions must be made for additional combustion and ventilation air. EXAMPLE: Btu area can support is 56,250, total Btu in area is 106,000
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INSTALLATION - CONTINUED 3) Protect heater from wind, high traffic areas, and drafts (such as doorways, locations that get direct air from a ceiling fan, etc.) as this will cause nuisance pilot outage. 4) All models may be wall mounted. Model No. VFM10, VFT10, VFM20, VFT20, VFM30 & VFT30 may be free standing by adding optional VF-FSK floor stand kit. These floor mounted units must also have an approved, fire resistant floor base (available from factory) and must be hard piped. 5) If optional b
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Page 7 Clothes Dryer 35,000 Total first stage piping length = 26 feet; first stage regulator setting is 10 PSIG (use Table 1 or 3, @ 30 feet) (Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas) LENGTH OF PIPE, FEET 26 58 Feet Feet First Stage Range Regulator 65,000 Water Second Stage Heater Regulator 38,000 From aa to a, demand = 338,000 BTU/hr; use ½” pipe, ½” tubing, or ½” T plastic pipe. Total second stage piping length = 58 feet (use table 4, @ 60 feet). *Information from - REGO PRODUCTS From a to b
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TABLE 1 – first stage pipe sizing PROPANE GAS 10 PSIG Inlet with a 1 PSIG Pressure Drop Maximum capacity of pipe or tubing, in thousands of BTU/hr. of L.P. Gas Size of Pipe LENGTH OF PIPE OR TUBING, FEET* Or Copper Tubing, Inches 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 3/8 558 383 309 265 235 213 196 182 171 161 Copper ½ 1387 870 700 599 531 481 443 412 386 365 Tubing 5/8 2360 1622 1303 1115 988 896 824 767 719 679 (O.D.) ¾ 3993 2475 2205 1887 1672 1515 1394 1297 1217 1149 ½ 3339 2295 1843 1
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INSTALLING HEATER WALL MOUNT (VFM20, VFT20, VFM30, VFT30) WALL MOUNT (VFM6, VFM10, VFT10) STEP 1. Remove wall mounting bracket from back of heater. STEP 1. Remove wall mounting bracket from back of STEP 2. Locate two studs. heater. STEP 3. Attach wall mounting bracket to wall studs with STEP 2. Locate wall stud. top at desired height using (2) wood screws provided. STEP 3. Attach wall mounting bracket to wall stud Make sure top of bracket is level. See Figure 4. with top at desired height, usin
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GAS CONNECTION STEP 1. Make the gas connection between the manual shut off valve and regulator located inside heater cabinet. Hold regulator when tightening connection to prevent damage to regulator and internal tubing. See Figure 5 for completed installation. NOTE: All piping and connection must be checked for leaks by the installer. If connections are not exposed, a pressure test must be run. The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping sy
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VFM63, VFM103 - NATURAL GAS VFM64, VFM104 - L.P. GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHT 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 department. instructions exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control B
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VFM203 - NATURAL GAS VFM204 - L.P. GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER- SONAL 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 hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instruc- fire department. tions exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas B. BEFORE LIGHTIN
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VFM303 - NATURAL GAS VFM304 - L.P. GAS 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 instruc- department. tions exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control B. BEFORE L
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VFT101, VFT201, VFT301 - NAT. GAS /VFT102, VFT202, VFT302 - L.P. GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER- SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by fire department. hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instruc- C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas tions exactly. cont
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PROPER OPERATION ODS / PILOT FLAME The pilot pressure has been pre-set at the factory and with proper supply pressure will provide a safe, reliable ignition source. See Figure 6. INCORRECT - INCORRECT - OXYGEN CORRECT LOW PRESSURE LEVEL DROPPING BURNER FLAME All orificing and pressure setting was done at the factory and, with proper supply pressure, will provide a safe, efficient source of heat. However, if any questions about manifold pressure, have a qualified serviceman check with a manomet
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MAINTENANCE The entire heater should be checked and cleaned by a qualified service person before the start of each heating season. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint conditions from carpeting, bedding material, etc. CABINET To clean the cabinet and hearth and jamb assemblies of your heater, turn off and allow to cool, then wipe with a soft damp cloth. This will remove any dust. Never use metal polish, furniture wax, or any type of cleaning solution as this could caus
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BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE VFB BLOWER STEP 1. Remove blower assembly from shipping carton. STEP 2. Insert blower assembly into upper back of heater (See Figure 8). STEP 3. Secure blower to heater using three #8 screws (provided) through holes pre-punched in heater back. STEP 4. Locate mounting holes for switchbox (See Figure 8). STEP 5. Secure switchbox to heater using two #8 screws (provided). STEP 6. Plug power cord into 115 volt three-prong grounded receptacle. CAUTION: Always unplug
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XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX MANUAL MODELS VENT FREE INFRA-RED HEATER NAT. GAS L.P. GAS MANUAL CONTROL VFM63 VFM64 PARTS LIST VFM103 VFM104 VFM203 VFM204 Prices and specifications subject to change VFM303 VFM304 without notice. All prices are F.O.B. factory. 12 Blower 11 Parts 16 10 13 20 32 33 18 30 17 31 7 19 24 21 2 14 15 22 26 5 23 25 6 9 1 3 VFM63, VFM64 VFM303, VFM304 VFM203, VFM204 VFM10
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST. TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS YOU MUST GIVE MODEL NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER, TYPE OF GAS USED, PART DESCRIPTION AND PART NUMBER. MODEL NUMBERS NATURAL VFM63 VFM103 VFM203 VFM303 MODEL NUMBERS PROPANE VFM64 VFM104 VFM204 VFM304 REF. PART LIST PART LIST PART LIST PART LIST PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. PRICE NO. PRICE NO. PRICE NO. PRICE Valve, CPMM-21400/17 1 88290 $40.60 88290 $40.60 88291 $42.00 8
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XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX THERMOSTAT MODELS VENT FREE INFRA-RED HEATER NAT. GAS L.P. GAS THERMOSTAT CONTROL VFT101 VFT102 PARTS LIST VFT201 VFT202 VFT302 VFT302 Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are F.O.B. factory. Blower 12 Parts 16 13 20 32 33 18 30 17 31 7 19 24 21 2 14 15 26 22 5 23 6 9 1 VFT101, VFT102 3 VFT201, VFT202 Mr. Contractor, we only
