Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VFP30MV Desa
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Save this manual for future reference. UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER ALSO DESIGN-CER TIFIED AS A VENTED DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL LO PILO.
2 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. SAFETY INFORMA TION DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea.
3 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Ember Master Front Logs PRODUCT FEA TURES UNP ACKING 1. Remove logs and heater base assem- bly from carton. Note: Do not pick up heater base assembly by burners. This could damage heater . Always handle base assembly by grate.
4 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.
5 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
6 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space.
7 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES (Vent-Free Operation Only) WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances. If you can, pro- vide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. INST ALLA TION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install heater.
8 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. Heat Resistant Material (A) INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace Noncombustible Requirements for Material Distance (A) Safe Installation 12" or more Noncombustible material OK.
9 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL Continued Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- rial clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf.
10 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note: When used as a vented heater, appli- ance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material.
11 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Continued WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas.
12 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas sup- ply piping.
13 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in prop- erty damage or personal injury.
14 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. 4. W ait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell f or gas, including near the floor . If you smell gas, STOP! F ollow “B” in the safety in- formation, column 1.
15 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Do not operate heater between locked positions. CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve. The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired, by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained.
16 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and cir- culating air passageways of heater clean.
17 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off and un- plug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot.
18 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one.
19 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: 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 phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
20 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VFP18MV VFP24MV VFP30MV 17 19 18 25 24 20 20 26 27 28 6 7 27 27 24 9 8 10 11 12 14 21 22 26.
21 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. P ARTS LIST VFP18MV VFP24MV VFP30MV KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VFP18MV VFP24MV VFP30MV DESCRIPTION QTY.
22 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call Fireplace Manufacturers Incorporated’s Parts Department at 1-800- 888-2050 for referral information.
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KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.
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