VFI Series User's Manual
VFI33 Vent Free Gas Fireplace System
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ELECTRICAL WIRING — MILLIVOLT
Remote 
Receiver 
Figure 19 - 
Install Remote Receiver
Check
Test
To
Test
Connect Meter 
Leads to
Terminals
Switch or 
Thermostat
Contacts
Meter Reading
Should Be
A
Complete 
System
2 & 3 Closed Closed
B
Thermopile 
Output
1 & 2 Open Open
CONNECT REMOTE RECEIVER
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SUPERCEDE THE SECTION 
ENTITLED “HEARTH MOUNT” IN THE MILLIVOLT 
HAND-HELD REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED 
WITH THE REMOTE.
Figure 19
1.  Remove bottom control door. 
2.  Connect the remote connector wires located in the unit 
to the remote receiver.
3. Stick Velcro
®
 pads with self-adhesive backing to bottom 
of remote receiver and to fl oor of compartment behind 
access panel. 
4. Attach remote receiver to fi rebox with Velcro
®
 pads. 
Control switch must face forward.
NOTE:  Do not place remote in combustion chamber, 
only the remote receiver.
CHECK SYSTEM OPERATION
The millivolt system and individual components may be 
checked with a millivolt meter having a 0-1000 mV range. 
Conduct each check shown in chart below by connection 
meter test leads to terminals as indicated.
A. COMPLETE MILLIVOLT SYSTEM CHECK 
  (“A” Reading: Thermostat contacts CLOSED, 
control knob “ON,” main burner should turn ON)
a. If the reading is more than 100 millivolts and the 
automatic valve still does not come on, replace the 
control.
b.  If the closed circuit reading (“A” reading) is less than 
100 millivolts, determine cause for low reading, pro-
ceed to Section B below. 
B. Thermopile Output Reading Check 
(“B” Reading: Thermostat contacts OPEN, main 
burner OFF)
1. Check gas pressure to the unit. If gas pressure is 
within minimum and maximum on data plate, then 
check pilot voltage, 325 millivolts minimum. If the 
minimum millivolt reading is not obtainable, replace 
pilot.










