Summary of the content on the page No. 1
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
STANDARD SERIES
Unvented Decorative Gas Fireplaces
P/N 903571 REV. F 03/2005
MODELS
VFST-CMN-2 VFPF-CMN-2
VFST-CMP-2 VFPF-CMP-2
Installer And Consumer
FOR USE ONLY WITH DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM
Are To Retain The
HEATERS.
Appliance Manual With
The Installed Appliance
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, AL-
TERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE IN-
JURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL.
FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL IN
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
A spark ignition system (piezo) allows the heater Building Supplies Should Include: TABLE OF CONTENTS pilot gas to be lit without the use of matches or Framing materials General Information ......................... page 2 batteries and permits operation of the heater Wall finishing materials during a power outage. Inventory ......................................... page 2 Caulking materials (noncombustible) Tools and Building Supplies ............ page 2 Fireplace surround materials These heate
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
• The heater must be isolated from the gas The National Fuel Gas Code defines a con- WARNING: THESE APPLIANCES ARE supply piping system by closing its individual fined space as a space whose volume is less DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON NATURAL 3 3 manual shut-off valve during any pressure test- than 50 ft per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m per kw) OR PROPANE GAS ONLY. THE USE OF ing of the gas supply piping system at test of the aggregate input rating of all appliances OTHER FUELS OR COMBINATION OF pressures equ
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
3. Add the BTU/Hr of all the fuel burning appli- b. Vent room directly to the outdoors. Refer to To provide for the lowest possible shelf sur- ances in the space. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 1992, face, combustible materials used to support a Section 5.3. utility shelf directly above these appliances should be positioned just above the appliance Vent-Free heater _______ BTU/Hr If the actual BTU/Hr used is less than the top spacers. The minimum height from the Gas appliance #1* _______ BT
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Minimum clearance to combustibles are: The appliance is shipped with all gas controls 1. Construct the appliance framing. and components installed and pre-wired. Re- Appliance: each side - ¹⁄₂” move the shipping carton, exposing the screen 2. Route gas supply line to appliance location. floor - 0" panel assemblies or optional (if installed) glass 3. Install nailing flanges. Install the hoods. adjacent wall - 0" doors. Remove wood slats and remove and ceiling - 37 ¹⁄₂” (953 mm) discard the wood
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
VFST APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS 5 ¹⁄₂" (140 mm) 42 ³⁄₄" (1086 mm) 37 ¹⁄₄" 31 ³⁄₄" 20" (946 mm) (806 mm) (508 mm) 34" (864 mm) 4 ¹⁄₂" J Box/Gas Line (114 mm) 4" Opening (102 mm) (2 Places) 24" 40" (610 mm) (1016 mm) 42" Left End View (1067 mm) 5 ¹⁄₂" Front View (140 mm) (VFST) 3 ¹⁄₈" 31 ³⁄₄" ⁵⁄₈" (79 mm) (806 mm) (16 mm) 18" (458 mm) 12" (504 mm) Gas Line 4" (102 mm) Opening 24" (610 mm) Top View Right End View Figure 3 VFST FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS Energy Wall 2 x 4 Outside Wall Framing Dimensions *
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
VFPF APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS 5 ¹⁄₂" (140 mm) 42 ³⁄₄" (1086 mm) 37" 20" 20" (940 mm) (508 mm) (508 mm) 18" 34" (457 mm) (864 mm) 40" Open End (1016 mm) Front View (VFPF) ⁵⁄₈" 3 ¹⁄₈" (16 mm) (79 mm) 31 ³⁄₄" 18" (806 mm) (458 mm) 4 ¹⁄₂" (114 mm) 4" (102 mm) Top View 24" (610 mm) J Box/Gas Line Opening (Both Sides) End View Figure 6 VFPF FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS Energy Wall 2 x 4 Outside Wall Gas Line Framing Dimensions * A 22 ³⁄₄" (578 mm)* Bracket Bracket Drywall B 40 ¹⁄₈" (1016 mm) Min. Drywall C
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
All appliances have a 3" long ³⁄₈" NPT nipple Gas Flex Line Kit, Model GFLV installed at the valve. To quickly and easily ³ ₈" NPT x ³ ₈" complete the gas line routing, use the gas flex ¹ ₂" x ³ ₈" Flare Flare Fitting Gas Valve Shut-Off Valve line kit, Model GFLV. Stud ¹⁄₂” Gas ³ ₈" Flex Tubing Plate Line ³ ₈" Nipple, Standard with all Units 3 ⁷⁄₈" (98 mm) 4" ³ ₈" Union (102 mm) Standard Gas Stub Left Side ³ ₈" Close Nipple ³ ₈" Shut-Off Valve Stud ¹ ₂" x ³ ₈" Reducer ¹⁄₂” Gas Plate Line Figure
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT THE OP- OFF/ON Blower TIONAL REMOTE SWITCH TO A 120V Wall Switch POWER SUPPLY. To Fuse or Note: The optional rocker switch is mounted to Circuit Breaker Black 120V the appliance and wired in the same way as the Receptacle AC } White 60Hz remote wall switch. Fireplace Junction Box VFST Series Blower Wiring Diagram Standard Wiring Diagram If any of the original wire as supplied must be replaced, it Ground Wire must be replaced with Type AWM 105°C – 18 GA. wire. Connection
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Assembling the Logs After setting the logs into position as described above, ensure they are properly and firmly situated. The heater will not function as in- WARNING: DO NOT ADD EXTRA LOGS OR tended if the logs are not correctly positioned. ORNAMENTS SUCH AS PINE CONES, VER- MICULITE OR ROCK WOOL. USING THESE Periodically check the positioning of the logs. ADDED ITEMS CAN CAUSE SOOTING. WARNING: FAILURE TO POSITION THE WARNING: DO NOT PLACE ANY LAVA PARTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE ROCK ON LOGS O
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Step 9. Checking the System – With gas line installed run initial system checkout before closing up the front of the unit. Follow the pilot lighting instructions on page 15. Note: Instructions are also found on the pull out panel located on the bottom surface of the appliance. When first lighting the appliance, it will take a few minutes for the line to purge itself of air. Once purging is complete, the pilot and burner Figure 20 will light and operate as indicated in the instruc- tion manual.
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Solid Brass Hood Kit Solid Brass Hood Kit Decorative Arch Kits An attractive solid brass hood kit is available An attractive solid brass hood kit is available Two arch kits are available for the VFST Series. for use with these VF appliances. The brass for use with these VF appliances. The brass A one-piece complete door arch kit and a four- hood kit is designed to be fitted to your appli- hood kit is designed to be fitted to your appli- piece arch frame kit. Both kits are easy to install ance
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
OPERATION AND CARE OF YOUR CLEANING AND SERVICING ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS APPLIANCE WARNING: TURN OFF THE UNVENTED 1. Appliance operation may be controlled GAS ROOM HEATER AND ALLOW TO COOL through the optional ON/OFF unit rocker switch, BEFORE CLEANING. located in the lower control compartment, or through a remotely located optional wall switch or wall thermostat. Separate switches may Only limited cleaning will be required under the provide independent control for the forced air normal use
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Conversion Kit Conversion Kit SUPERIOR ® The Fireplace Company SUPERIOR ® The Fireplace Company ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS Brass Louvers –Main Panel VF6-BRLK Thermostat WTK Gas Flex Line Kit GFLV –End Panel VF6-BRLEK Note: Model DAT-6-4 may not be used in conjunction with Model SPK-6. Decorative Volcanic Stone DVS 4-Piece Decorative Arch Frame Kit –Main Panel DAT-6-4 Blower Thermal Sensor BTS-B-12 –End Panel DAET-6-4 Note: Model DAT-6-1 may not be used in conjunction with Model SPK-6. May only
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR UNVENTED GAS PRODUCTS OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. When igniter button is A. Igniter electrode positioned wrong. Replace igniter. pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot. B. Igniter electrode broken. Replace igniter. C. Igniter electrode not connected to igniter cable. Reconnect igniter cable. D. Igniter cable pinched or wet. Free igniter cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. Keep igniter cable dry. E. Piezo igniter nut is loose. Tighten nut. F. Broken i
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
OPERATING 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 heater has a pilot which must be lit by hand. When • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the heater area for gas. • If you cannot
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
L O W W W I P F F N O O T T T O T H H H N it EA EA Note: Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless the knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force. Turn Control Knob to “OFF” Position Turn Control Knob to “PILOT” Position Figure 22 Figure 24 Pilot EA Turn Control Knob to “ON” Position Pilot Location Figure 23 Figure 25 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE. 17 O O O L I I I I L O L L P I I I P P P T F O F N TPTH TP TH it TPTH TP TH TPTH TP TH O L O I P T O F LO LO LO F it
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
VFST REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST VFST-CMN VFST-CMP No. Description Part No. Qty. Part No. Qty. 1. Valve - Millivolt 903489 1 901917 1 2. Injector, Burner 110389 2 110384 2 3. Pilot 110344 1 901915 1 4. Regulator, Pilot 903218 1 112081 1 5. Burner 112281 1 112281 1 6. Burner, Pilot Side 112291 1 112291 1 7. Crossover Burner 110321 1 110321 1 8. Injector, Crossover Burner 110387 1 110388 1 9. Piezo 111061 1 111061 1 10. Piezo Wire 110361 1 110361 1 11. Log Set 100110 1 100110 1 12. Bar, Louver - (Black
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
REPLACEMENT PARTS – VFST 15 11 7 5 12 8 16 6 2 14 12 1 13 4 3 10 9 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE. 19
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
VFPF REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST VFPF-CMN VFPF-CMP No. Description Part No. Qty. Part No. Qty. 1. Valve - Millivolt 903489 1 901917 1 2. Injector, Burner 110389 2 110384 2 3. Pilot 110344 1 901915 1 4. Regulator, Pilot 903218 1 112081 1 5. Burner 112281 1 112281 1 6. Burner, Pilot - Side 112291 1 112291 1 7. Crossover Burner 110321 1 110321 1 8. Injector, Crossover Burner 110387 1 110388 1 9. Piezo 111061 1 111061 1 10. Piezo Wire 110361 1 110361 1 11. Log Set 100110 1 100110 1 12. Bar, Louver - (Bla
