Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VF30IL United States Stove
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1 WARNINGS WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................3-4 PRODUCT FEATURES...........................................................................................4 SPECIFICATIONS...............
3 CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately.
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Outside air ducts in the fireplace shall be permanently closed at the time of appliance installation. Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Fireplace screen must be closed during operation of the heater.
5 SPECIFICATIONS Natural Gas Manifold Pressure Setting 4" w.c. Gas Inlet Pressure Maximum 10-1/2" w.c. Minimum 5" w.c. Gas Rate Number Model Number Type Max BTU/Hr Min BTU/Hr of Burners VF30IN Manual 30,000 16,000 1 Propane / LPG Note: An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 13" w.
6 UNIT DIMENSIONS MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SIZE OF FIREPLACE DI ME N S I ON MI NI MU M MA X I MU M A 26" 44" B 22- 1/ 4" 32" C 13- 1/ 4" 24".
7 ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Ensure that the following items are available before proceeding with installation: • External regulator (for propane/LPG only) • M.
8 Providing adequate ventilation The following is excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually Tight Construction; 2.
9 Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install the firebox plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
10 B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air from Outdoors , page 11. C. Install a lower BTU/Hr firebox, if lower BTU/Hr size makes room unconfined. If the actual BTU/Hr used is less than the maximum BTU/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space.
11 WARNING Maintain these clearances to ensure adequate space around air opening for proper operation. Minimum clearances to combustibles: Sides of heater...........................8" MIN Front of heater.........................60" MIN Top of heater.
12 INSTALLING TOP SURROUND & BRASS TRIM INSTALLING TOP SURROUND N OTE : YOU WILL NEED A FLATHEAD SCREW - DRIVER AND A 3/8" NUT - DRIVER TO ATTACH THE SURROUND AND BRASS TRIM . The top surround is shipped unassembled for shipping purposes only.
13 PREPARING FIREPLACE WARNING: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED IN A FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE, DO NOT BLOCK OR RESTRICT ANY OF THE GRILLES ON THE FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE. THE GRILLES ALLOW AIR CIRCULATION WHICH PREVENTS THE FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE FROM OVERHEATING.
14 GAS CONNECTION A qualified gas appliance installer must connect the fireplace to the gas supply. Consult all local codes. Use new black iron or steel pipe only. Internally tinned copper tubing can be used in some areas when permitted by local codes.
15 The heater regulator controls the burner pressure which should be checked at the pressure test point located on the right side of the main control and is accessible from the side of the gas log assembly (see FIGURE 6). The pressure should be checked with the heater burning and the control set to high (HI).
16 WIRING BLOWER ASSEMBLY To locate the blower, open the lower access door and locate the blower cover as shown in FIGURE 7. The blower is located directly behind the blower cover.
17 LOGS AND LOG STOP ASSEMBLY LOG POSITIONING This unit is supplied with a set of four ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers.
18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid any drafts that alter the burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater. Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur.
19 6. Push in the control (knob 1) all the way and rotate counter-clockwise to "PILOT". The piezo ignitor will light the pilot as the knob passes "IGN" traveling to the "PILOT". Con tinue to hold the control (knob 1) in for about ten (10) seconds after the pilot is lit.
20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Wait 30 seconds before readjusting the heater when the control has been turned down to a lower setting. WARNING PILOT FLAME The pilot flame should always be present when the heater is in operation and should just touch the top of the thermocouple tip (FIGURE 9).
21 CLEANING / SERVICING Periodic Cleaning • Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater. • Logs - Brush with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush attachment. • Vacuum loose particles and dust from the front and rear burner, control, and piezo.
22 HEATER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PARTS.
23 PARTS LIST FOR HEATER ASSEMBLY KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 24731 CABINET BOTTOM 1 2 24732 FIREBOX 1 3 24733 FIREBOX BOTTOM 1 4 24734 INNER TOP 1 5 24735 OUTER TOP 1 6 69184 BLOWER CHANNEL 1 7 247.
24 BURNER & LOG ASSEMBLY.
25 PARTS LIST FOR GAS LOG ASSEMBLY KE Y PA R T # D ESC R I PT I ON QT Y . 1 24751 B URNE R P L A T E 1 2 24752 C O N T R O L BR AC KET 1 3 81195 CO NT RO L V A L V E ( NA T URA L ) 1 81196 CO NT RO L V A L V E ( L.
26 TROUBLESHOOTING Turn off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/Pilot.
27 TROUBLESHOOTING, CONTINUED... ODS/Pilot lights, but flame goes out When control knob is released. (continued from page 25) One or both burner do not light after ODS/pilot is lit. Burner backfires during combustion. Slight smoke or odor during initial operation.
28 OWNERS MANUAL HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS OR "OPTIONS" UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY 227 Industrial Park Rd., P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380 (423) 837-2100 C O M P A N Y U N I T E D S T A T E S S T O V E C S S U BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR HEATER, FILL IN THE SERIAL NUMBER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ABOVE FOR YOUR RECORDS.
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