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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR
The White Mountain
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
Vent-Free Burner
MODELS
VFSV-16-3
VFSR-16-3
VFSV-18-3
VFSR-18-3
VFSV-24-3
VFSR-24-3
VFSV-30-3
VFSR-30-3
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket permanently located,
manufactured (mobile) home, where not
EFFECTIVE DATE
prohibited by local codes.
APRIL, 2003
This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This
Installer: Please leave
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................................................................................................... 4 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Gener
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more • The installation must conform with local codes or, in the than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bath- absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, room ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) and to the National Electrical • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest edition). than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bed- • NOTE: Installation an
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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 will colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following information, you feel you still need more informa- tions which can protect both you and your f
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INTRODUCTION Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as the log IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting is cured. installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in Save this manual for future reference. which the unit is installe
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GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the Make sure you have received all parts: room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been and ventilation air must be provided. received. You should have the following: • Gas log grate/burner assembly. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, • Two (2) masonry anchoring screws and two (2) 10 x 1/2" black gasoline
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PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space as a space whose 3 volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic 3 feet per 1,000 Btu per hou
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CLEARANCES (continued) Non-Combustible Requirements for Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) Material Distance Safe Installation 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" 16" Log 36" 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) You must have non-combus
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COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be 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 FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENT- • Have the fireplace floor and chimney professio
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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 burn- When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper ing 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 (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" 3/8" 1.3 cm 1.0 cm 1.3 cm 1.0 cm 10-40 1/2" 1/2" 5/8" 1/2" 1.3 cm 1.3 cm 1.6 cm 1.3 cm 40-100 1/2" 1/2" 3/4" 1/2" 1.3 cm 1.3 cm 1.9 cm 1.3 cm 100-150 3/4" 1/2" 7/8" 3/4" 1.9 cm 1.3 cm 2.2 cm 1.9 cm Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check
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LOG GRATE PLACEMENT PROPER INSTALLATION SEQUENCE: VFSR and VFSV-(16, 18, 24, 30)C (Figure 12) 1. Place two (2) log grates onto two (2) left, front pins and two (2) right, front pins on burner pan.Secure grates with two (2) Tinnerman clips. Attention: Log grates, lava rock and rock wool will not be used with Flame Art log sets. Figure 12 PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed. In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames. NOTE: all flames will be random by design, flame height will go up and down. Glowing embers (rock wool) can cover the pan burner in between Variable - Figure 13 the front and middle logs, but very little
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VFSR-(16, 18, 24, 30) 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 al
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VFSV-(16, 18, 24, 30) 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 al
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 15 and 18 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct 2. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight spider webs. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A. yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Figures 16 and 19 show an in
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Warning: Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 20) Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby Depletion Sensor as follows: that controls the gas flow. 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 ai
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WIRING VFSR Wiring Diagram (Figure 21) Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. 16", 18", 24" and 30" Gas Logs (Millivolt) thermopile is self powered gas valve and does not require 110 volts. See Figure 21 to provide optional wall switch, thermostat, or remote control. Maximum length of 20 feet of 16 AWG to conductor wires is to be used with all optional switches. Use the two
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair the heater. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at b. Control knob not pressed in long enough - After ODS/ ODS/pilot. pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. c. Manual Shutoff valve not fully open - Fully open b. Ignitor electrode is broken
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PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Part Index Part No. Number Description No. Number Description REGULATOR - NAT COMMON PARTS NS 14041 TUBING - PILOT REGULATOR TO 1 15425 REAR LOG SUPPORT (16) PILOT - NAT 1 15426 REAR LOG SUPPORT (18) NS 11291 TUBING - VALVE TO BURNER 1 15427 REAR LOG SUPPORT (24) NS R-5668 IGNITOR WIRE 1 15428 REAR LOG SUPPORT (30) NS R-5910 SWITCH LOG ASSEMBLY 2 11285 BURNER SUPPORT -
