Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VFP30R Desa
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Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
2 105073 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 105073 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 1 - Ember Master Front Logs Control Knob Rear Log Base Assembly Front Burner Piezo Ignitor Rear Burner Crossover Log Bottom Middle Log Selector Switch (Optional) Flame Adjustment Knob PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care.
4 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient 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 doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.
5 105073 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 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Sp.
7 105073 OWNER’S MANUAL LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Size Log Front Rear* Size Height Depth Width Width 18" 17" 14" 20" 14" 24" 17" 14" 26" 18" 30" 17" 14" 32" 22" INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances.
8 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. Noncombustible Requirements for Material Distance (A) Safe Installation 12" or more Noncombustible material OK. Between 8" and 12" Install fireplace hood accessory (HDABK or HDABR, see Accessories, page 24).
9 105073 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood Continued FLOOR CLEARANCES A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum dis- tance of 14" to combustibles (see Fig- ure 8).
10 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY WARNING: You must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak.
11 105073 OWNER’S MANUAL CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an ex- ternal regulator (not supplied).
12 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. ON POSITI O POS Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.
13 105073 OWNER’S MANUAL Bottom Middle Log (#2) Metal Post Metal Post Groove Groove Grate Figure 18 - Installing Bottom Middle Log (#2) Rear Log (#3) Peg Grate Prong Grate Prong Groove in Back of Lo.
14 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. O F F P I L O T O N L O I H AUTO OFF ON 4. Press in and tur n control knob clock- wise to the OFF position (see Figure 22). 5. W ait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell f or gas, including near the floor .
15 105073 OWNER’S MANUAL TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. T urn contr ol knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2 a. Set selector switch in the OFF position. 2b . If Using Optional Hand-Held Re- mote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to pre vent draining battery .
16 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE OPERA TING HEA TER Continued Figure 24 - Setting the Remote Selector Switch, Cont.
17 105073 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. Inspect these areas of heater before each use.
18 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. 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.
19 105073 OWNER’S MANUAL REMEDY 1. Contact local propane/LP gas company 2. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Main- tenance , page 17) or replace burner orifice(s) 3. Contact qualified service person 4. Replace burner orifice(s) 5. Put selector switch in ON position 6.
20 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. REMEDY 1. This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessi ve, contact qualified ser - vice person 1. Open window to ventilate room. Stop us- ing odor causing products while heater is running 2.
21 105073 OWNER’S MANUAL REPLACEMENT PA R T S Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.
22 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VFP18R VFP24R VFP30R 29 6 7 8 9 10 7 7 24 12 11 12 22 13 25 26 29 29 15 18 20 21 28 23 16 1.
23 105073 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST VFP18R VFP24R VFP30R This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBERS NO. VFP18R VFP24R VFP30R DESCRIPTION QTY.
24 105073 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. 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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