Owner`s manual

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shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person
and company making the change.
Important
AllcorrespondenceshouldrefertocompleteModelNumber,Serial
Numberandtypeofgas.
Attention: During initial use of ceramic log you will detect an
odor as the ceramic log cures.
Notice:Duringinitialring,itspaintwillbakeoutcausingsmoke.
Topreventtriggeringofsmokealarms,ventilatetheroominwhich
the unit is installed.
Installation on Rugs and Tile
If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustiblematerialotherthanwoodooringtheapplianceshall
beinstalledonametalorwoodpanelextendingthefullwidthand
depth of the appliance.
Thebasereferredtoabovedoesnotmeanthere-proofbaseas
usedonwoodstoves.Theprotectionisforrugsthatareextremely
thickandlightcoloredtile.
Solid-fuelsshallnotbeburnedinamasonryorUL 127 factory-
builtreplaceinwhichanunventedroomheaterisinstalled.

Installationand replacement ofgaspiping,gas utilization equip-
mentoraccessoriesandrepairandservicingofequipmentshall
be performed only by a  qualied agency.  The term "qualied
agency"meansanyindividual,rm,corporationorcompanywhich
either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is
responsiblefor(a)theinstallationorreplacementofgaspipingor
(b)theconnection,installation,repairorservicingofequipment,who
isexperiencedinsuchwork,familiarwithallprecautionsrequired
andhascompliedwithalltherequirementsoftheauthorityhaving
jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a
licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts.
Sellersofunventedpropaneornaturalgas-redsupplemental
room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR
30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural
gas-red space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and
bathrooms.
Theinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodesor,intheabsence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430
Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.
High Altitudes
Foraltitudes/elevationsabove2,000feet(610m),ratingsshouldbe
reducedattherateof4percentforeach1,000feet(305m)above
sealevel.Contactthemanufactureroryourgascompanybefore
changingspud/oricesize.
WARNING
Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s)
clean may result in sooting and property damage.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
2. Installermusthaveownerlloutandmailwarrantycardsupplied
with unvented room heater.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented
room heater.
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regula-
tions, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an
unvented room 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.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the
ratingplate.Thisapplianceisnotconvertibleforusewithothergases.
Well Head Gas Installations
Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may affect the
Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating value.
Contactthemanufactureroryourgascompanybeforechanging
spud/oricesize.
WARNING
ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN
BE DANGEROUS.
Improper installation or use of the heater can cause seri-
        
monoxide poisoning.
Operation
Thisunventedreplacerequiresnooutsideventing.Stateandlocal
codesinsomeareasprohibittheuseofunventedreplace.
VFD26F(M,P)3 Series, Millivolt controls
Thevalveregulatorcontrolstheburnerpressurewhichshouldbe
checkedatthepressuretestpoint.Turncapturedscrewcounter
clockwise2or3turnsandthenplacetubingtopressuregaugeover
testpoint(Usetestpoint“A”closesttocontrolknob).Aftertaking
pressurereading,besureandturncapturedscrewclockwisermly
tore-seal.Donotovertorque.Checkforgasleaks.
Millivolt System
When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts
(electrical current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve. After
30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas control
knobandthepilotwillstayON.Allowyourpilotametooperate
anadditionalonetotwominutesbeforeyouturnthegascontrol
knobfromthePILOTpositiontotheONposition.Thistimeperiod
allows the millivolts (electrical current)to build-upto asufcient
level allowing the gas control to operate properly.
WARNING
Thisapplianceisequippedfornaturalgasorpropanegas.Field
conversion is not permitted.
General Information
ThisseriesisdesigncertiedinaccordancewithAmericanNational
StandardZ21.11.2bytheCanadianStandardsAssociationasan
UnventedRoomHeaterandshouldbeinstalledaccordingtothese
instructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not
INTRODUCTION