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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by state or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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18", 24", and 30"
Remote-Ready
Models
VS18PR VS24PR VS30PR
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
WARNING: If the information in this manual
alteration, service, or maintenance can
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ......................................................................................................................2 Product Identification .................................................................................................................4 Local Codes ................................................................................................................................4 Unpacking..................................................
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SAFETY WARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. INFORMATION 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not Continued convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do not try to light any appliance • do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phon
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HI TEMP MAN LO ON AUTO OFF STATUS Crossover Log PRODUCT Top Middle IDENTIFICATION Rear Log Log Left Front Branch Front Burner Rear Burner Piezo Ignitor Bottom Middle Log Right Front Branch Remote Control Knob Base Control Assembly (Optional) Flame Adjustment Remote Knob Selector Switch (Optional) Figure 1 - VS24PR Shown Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition LOCAL CODES of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as
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AIR FOR WARNING COMBUSTION This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for AND adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. VENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and
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DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION AIR FOR Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space COMBUSTION Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. AND Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless VENTILATION passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. Continued 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height = ___________________ cu. ft. (volume of spa
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AIR FOR WARNING COMBUSTION If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an uncon- AND fined space, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3. VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining uncon- fined space, you must provide two permanent o
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INSTALLING NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. NOTICE State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes. WARNING Make sure the remote selector switch is in the OFF position before installing heater. WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creo
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INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES INSTALLING Continued WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Log Size Side Wall Ceiling Floor 18" 24" 30" 16" 42" 5" LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Size Log Front Size Height Depth Width 18" 17" 14" 20" 24" 17" 14" 26" 30" 17" 14" 32" Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation into a masonry or
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INSTALLING Non-Combustible Material Distance (A) Requirements for Safe Installation Continued 12" or more Non-combustible material OK. Between 8" and 12" Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see Acces- sories, page 30). Less than 8" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8". See Between 8" and 12", above. WARNING Non-combustible material must extend 8" above the fireplace opening. Heat Resistant Material (A) Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile,
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Mantel Clearances INSTALLING If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required Continued (see Figure 6). Mantel Shelf 10" Underside of 8" Mantel Shelf 6" 1 2 /2" All minimum distances are in inches Minimum Non- (A) Combustible Material 1 1 12" 20" 24 /2" 27 /2" 30" Top of Fireplace Opening Minimum Non- Distances to Combustible Underside of Material Height Mantel Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood If above minimum cle
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Floor Clearances INSTALLING A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combus- Continued tibles (see Figure 8). Combustible Material 14" Min. Non-Combustible Material Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 9). Hearth Combustible Material 5" Min. Figure 9 - Minimum F
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Installation Items Needed INSTALLING • hardware package (provided with heater) Continued • approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane (LP) gas, not provided) • electric drill with 3/16" drill bit Note: Install optional GHRCT Receiver and Hand Held Remote Control Kit (see Accessories, page 30) before installing gas log heater. See installation instructions included with the kit. 1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas f
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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY INSTALLING Continued NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane supply. Installation Items Needed Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by installer, see • test gauge connection *
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Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within INSTALLING reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 13). Continued Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves. CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. Install sediment trap in supply line as sho
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Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system INSTALLING Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG Continued 1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator. 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected. 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of li
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INSTALLING LOGS INSTALLING Continued WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater. 1. Place front logs (#1L and #1R) on top of the grate.
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4. Place the crossover log (#5) on the back log and the top middle log. Make sure the peg on the rear log INSTALLING is in the hole in the bottom of the crossover log. The crossover log should fit in the cutout of the top Continued middle log (see Figure 20). Crossover Log (#4) Hole Cutout Peg Figure 20 - Installing Crossover Log (#5) OPERATING FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING HEATER WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property dam
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O N O T OPERATING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS HEATER WARNING Continued • If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom, you must open the vents before operat- ing heater. • You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater. NOTICE During initial oper
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8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control OPERATING knob. HEATER • If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualified service person or gas Continued supplier for repairs. Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 through 8. Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Figure 22 - Pilot 9. Slightly push in and turn control knob counterclockwise to the ON position. 10.Wait one minute and switch remote selector switch to the ON positio
