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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
The Vail Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces UNVENTED
GAS FIREPLACE
MODELS
VFP32FP(20,21)L(N,P)-1
VFP32FP(30,31)L(N,P)-1
VFP36FP(20,21)L(N,P)-1
VFP36FP(30,31)L(N,P)-1
EFFECTIVE DATE
MARCH 2006
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the
appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes.
WARNING: If the informati
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information .................................................................................................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas .................................................................................4 Introduction ............................................................................................................................5 Specifications ..................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of • During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various more than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, bathroom films or bonding agents. These bonding agents are not • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom the
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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 and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- will depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after read- tions which can protect both you and your family from an ing the following information, you feel you still nee
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INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after and smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, installation. ventilate the room in which the unit is installed. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card Installation on Rugs and Tile supplied with unvented room heater. If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented combustibl
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SPECIFICATIONS Model VFP32FP VFP36FP Input Maximum 32,000 36,000 Minimum 22,000 25,000 Minimum Firebox Opening Height without standoff 32 3/4" 34 3/4" Width 34” 39” Depth 17 3/8" 17 3/8” Gas Inlet 3/8” 3/8” Accessories EK-1 Embers Kit PE-20 Platinum Embers FBB4* Variable Speed Automatic Blower VPP32A VFP32FP — Ceramic Aged Brick Liner VPP36A VFP36FP — Ceramic Aged Brick Liner Accessories For VFP(32,36)FP(30,31) Only FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control w/
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WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room become a problem. heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for 1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application, including every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. ample combustion air and circulation air. Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a 2. If
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PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR (continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors (Figure 2) The space in the above example is a confined space because the Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must actual BTU/Hr used is more than the maximum BTU/HR the provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your and one with 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the options a
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GAS SUPPLY Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and The use of the following gas connectors is recommended: type of gas supply line required. — ANS Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing and Fittings Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter — ANS Z21.45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All-Metal Construction Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority Inside Diameter Outside
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GAS SUPPLY (continued) Checking Manifold Pressure VFP(32,36)FP(20,21)LP (Propane gas) will have a manifold VFP(32,36)FP(30,31)LN (Natural gas) will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0"w.c. (2.49kPa) at the pressure pressure of approximately 3.5" w.c. (.871kPa) for maximum input or regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator 1.7" w.c. (.423kPa) for minimum input at the pressure regulator outlet from a minimum of 11.0"w.c. (2.739kPa) for the purpose of input
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COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. This is a fire hazard. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles. Figure 6 Figure 7 20101-0-0306 Page 11
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FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS C JUNCTION BO X ASSEMBL Y Figure 8 VFP32FP VFP36FP A 34" 39" B 29" 34" C 17 3/8" 17 3/8" D 31" 36" E 22 7/8" 24 7/8" F 32 3/4" 34 3/4" G 44 7/16" 48" H 44 7/16" 48" I 55 7/8" 60 7/8" J 35 3/4" 37 3/4" Page 12 20101-0-0306
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INSTALLING HOOD AND TRIM KIT A black hood and trim kit is furnished with each model Finishing VFP(32,36)FP fireplace. The hood MUST be installed before the All joints (top, bottom and sides), where the wall or decorative fireplace is used. Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard. facing material meets the fireplace surround must be completely Attention: The hood is located behind top louver during shipment sealed with a non-combustible material. of fireplace. Remove top louver for acces
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FIREPLACE FRAMING AND INSTALLATION 1. Place fireplace in framing opening. Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set 2. Using the four (4) nailing flanges provided with the fireplace, in place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall attach two (2) flanges on each side. Attach flanges through covering and fireplace facing material. The fireplace framing prepunched holes. Additional hole locations will be used for should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier.
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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual Refer to Log Instruction Manual to order loose material (rock and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best wool). effects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and Placing Lava Rock in Front of Burner on Fireplace Floor make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible. Spread lava rocks on fireplace floor in front of the burner pan. Place just enough embers o
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE PERIODIC CLEANING – Refer to parts diagram for location Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as of items discussed below. well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set • Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of is installed. heater. In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame • Logs - brush with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush appearance should be sets of yellow fl
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VFP(32,36)FP(30,31) 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 B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell
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VFP(32,36)FP(20,21) 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 B. BEFORE LIGHTING sme
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 13 and 15 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct VFP(32,36)FP(20,21) PILOT flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Figures 14 and 16 show an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocoupl
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Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 17) When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows: 1. Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open end wrench. 2. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. Figure 17 This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and Warning: spider webs. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A.
