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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
Vented/Vent-Free Burner and Logs
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MODELS
VFDR18LB10N-1 VFDR18LB10P-1
VFDR18LBN-1 VFDR18LBP-1
VFDR24LBN-1 VFDR24LBP-1
VFDR30LBN-1 VFDR30LBP-1
VFDT18LBN-1 VFDT18LBP-1
VFDT24LBN-1 VFDT24LBP-1
5 Log Set Shown
VFDT30LBN-1 VFDT30LBP-1
VFDM18LBN-1 VFDM18LBP-1
VFDM24LBN-1 VFDM24LBP-1
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. VFDM30LBN-1 VFDM30LBP-1
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information .................................................................................................3 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ................................................................................4 Introduction ............................................................................................................................5 Product Specifications ...........................................................
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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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INTRODUCTION 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 mas
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Regulator Pressure Gas Inlet Pressure Gas Inlet Pressure Model Gas Valve Type Setting Max Minimum Natural 3.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 4.5" W.C. VFDR(18,24,30)LB Millivolt Propane 10.0" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. Natural 3.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 5.0" W.C. VFDR18LB10 Millivolt Propane 10.0" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. Natural 6.0" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 7.0" W.C. VFDT(18,24,30)LB Thermostat Propane 10.0" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. Natural 6.0" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 7.0" W.C. VFDM(18,24,30)LB Manual
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GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the Qualified Installing Agency room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- and ventilation air must be provided. ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency" Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline means any indi
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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 feet 3 per 1,000 Btu per ho
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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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VFD(R,T,M)(18,24) & VFDR18LB10 LOG PLACEMENT (5 LOG SET) Before you begin: if you are installing logs onto the VFD(R,T,M)18 or VFD(R,T,M)24 models, this burner assembly is supplied with a 4 set of five ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your 5 bare hands! 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 ope
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VFD(R,T,M)30 LOG PLACEMENT (7 LOG SET) Before you begin: If you are installing logs onto the VFD(R,T,M)30 7 5 model, this burner assembly place is supplied with a set of seven 6 ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. 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.
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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 - VFDR MODELS ONLY 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) the
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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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VFDR18LB10(N,P) 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, smell
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VFDT(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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VFDM(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
