Superior VF18NBTB Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas log heater

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P/N 126857-01 Rev. B 05/2017
P126857-01
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes. 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.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built
fi replace or in a listed ventless fi rebox enclosure. It is design-certifi ed for these installations in accordance
with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fi replace that includes
instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on Page 6 of this manual.
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater
Models
PFS
®
US
Report No. 09-131
VF18NBTB
VF18PBTB
VF24NBTB
VF24PBTB

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater Models P/N 126857-01 Rev. B 05/2017 ® VF18NBTB VF18PBTB VF24NBTB VF24PBTB Report No. 09-131 P126857-01 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 21 Product Identifi cation ........... 5 Troubleshooting ..........22 Local Codes............5 Specifi cations ............ 26 Unpacking............5 Wiring Diagram ..........26 Product Features ..........6 Replacement Parts ..........26 Air For Combustion and Ventilation .....
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s WARNING: Do not place log manual carefully and completely scraps or volcanic stone on burner. before trying to assemble, operate or service this fi replace. Improper use Due to high temperatures, the ap- of this fi replace can cause serious pliance should be located out of injury or death from burns, fi...
  • Page 4 SAFETY Continued burst. Make sure there are no obstructions Installation and repair should be done across openings of fi replace. by a qualifi ed service person. The ap- 8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the pliance should be inspected before use instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, and at least annually by a professional Page 21.
  • Page 5: Product Identifi Cation

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Log Set Assembly Electronic Igniter Control Knob Flame Adjustment Knob Selector Switch Remote Receiver Chassis Hand-Held Assembly Remote Control Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation LOCAL CODES 2. Remove control cover fl oor media compo- nents. Install and use appliance with care. Follow all 3.
  • Page 6: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/ venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heat- chimney.
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine installed is confi ned or unconfi ned space. The the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. standard method defi nes a confi ned space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic ________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi- feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m...
  • Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors WARNING: If the area in which Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation the heater may be operated does grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling not meet the required volume for and one within 12"...
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This appliance is in- WARNING: Before installing tended for supplemental heat- in a solid fuel burning fi replace, ing. Use this heater along with the chimney fl ue and fi rebox your primary heating system. Do must be cleaned of soot, creo- not install this heater as your pri- sote, ashes and loose paint by mary heat source.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation into a masonry, Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/ UL127-listed manufactured fi replace or listed LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas vent-free fi...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Minimum Noncombustible Material If Using Mantel Clearances You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fi replace opening. Noncombus- If Not Using Mantel tible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, NOTE: If using a mantel proceed to If Using etc.) must be at least 1/2"...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance FLOOR CLEARANCES When Using a Hood A. If installing appliance on the fl oor level, If minimum clearances in Figure 6, are not you must maintain the minimum distance met, you must have a hood. When using a of 14"...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued If reasons number 1 or 2 apply to you, you WARNING: If installing in a must permanently open chimney fl ue damper. You must install the damper clamp accessory sunken fi replace, special care (to order, see Accessories, Page 31). This is needed.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. Flexible • external regulator (for propane/LP units Gas Hose only, supplied by installer) (if allowed • piping (check local codes) by local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) Gas Control •...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, WARNING: Use pipe joint black iron or steel pipe. Inter- sealant that is resistant to liquid nally-tinned copper tubing may petroleum (LP) gas. be used in certain areas. Check We recommend that you install a sediment your local codes.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS PIPING SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG Figure 14). (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance 2. Open main gas valve located on or near main gas valve (control valve) and equip- gas meter for natural gas or open pro- ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping...
  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY LIGHTING READ BEFORE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If you do not fol- WARNING: low these instructions exactly, • If fi replace has glass doors, a fi re or explosion may result never operate this heater with causing property damage, per- glass doors closed.
  • Page 18 OPERATION Continued 1. STOP! Read the safety information on 9. Slightly push in and turn control knob Page 17. counterclockwise to the ON posi- tion. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is ful ly open. 10. Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON po si tion to light burners.
  • Page 19 OPERATION Continued MANUAL LIGHTING REMOTE CONTROL PROCEDURE OPERATION 1. Fol low steps 1 through 6 under Light ing 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for In struc tions, Page 17-18. about one minute. Turn control knob to ON position. Adjust flame adjust- 2.
  • Page 20: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot fl ame pattern and burner fl ame BURNER FLAME PATTERN patterns often. Figure 22 shows correct burner fl ame pattern. PILOT FLAME PATTERN NOTICE: Do not mistake orange Figure 20 shows a correct pilot fl ame pattern. flames with yellow tipping.
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check the injector holder located at the WARNING: Turn off heater end of the burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet and let cool before cleaning. hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but fl ame 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. Control knob not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep in long enough control knob pressed in 30 sec onds...
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Orange fl ame in burner during 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and burner com bus tion debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Main te nance, Page 21) 2.
  • Page 25 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 26: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS Models VF18NBTB Models VF24NBTB • Input Rating: 24,000/36,000 Btu/Hr • Input Rating: 25,000/39,000 Btu/Hr • Fuel: Natural Gas • Fuel: Natural Gas • Ignition: Electronic • Ignition: Electronic • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): •...
  • Page 27: Parts

    PARTS MODELS VF18NBTB AND VF18PBTB WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi cally approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. CAT. NO. MODEL F1715...
  • Page 28 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 26 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Grate Assembly • • J4680 Valve-Bracket Assembly • J4681 Valve-Bracket Assembly •...
  • Page 29 PARTS MODELS VF24NBTB AND VF24PBTB CAT. NO. MODEL F1717 VF24NBTB F1718 VF24PBTB Installed in BTB Models Only #17 Remote Control and Receiver SuperiorFireplaces.us.com 126857-01B...
  • Page 30 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 26 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Grate Assembly • • J4683 Valve-Bracket Assembly • J4679 Valve-Bracket Assembly •...
  • Page 31: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliance accessories from VENT-FREE FIREBOXES your local dealer. If they can not supply these Available in 32", 36" and 42" models. accessories, contact IHP at SuperiorFire- places.us.com for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 32 ACCESSORIES Continued ROOM TEMP MODE RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT Cat. No. F1078, Model TRC For all models. Allows the fi replace to be WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH operated in a manually or thermostatically Cat. No. F2040, Model GWMT1 controlled mode.
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  • Page 35: Warranty

    Brand Gas Log Set Limited Three Year Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products Limited Three Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Superior ® brand Gas Log Set ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The logs and grate carry the Limited Three Year Warranty. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defec- tive in materials or workmanship during the Limited Three Year Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components.
  • Page 36 SuperiorFireplaces.us.com Record the following important information about your appliance: Appliance model number Appliance serial number Date appliance was Installed Type of gas appliance uses Dealer name IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifi...

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