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Vent-free Fireboxes
Models: VF, VFR
WARNINGS
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.
– 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.
• 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 fire department.
– Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and
Operating Instructions
For use with a listed gas-fired unvented
decorative room heater not to exceed
40,000 BTU/hr. Do Not Build a Wood Fire.
Carefully review the instructions supplied
with the decorative type unvented room
heater for the minimum fireplace size
requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL AN AppLIANCE IN THIS
FIREBOx UNLESS THIS FIREBOx MEETS
THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REqUIRED
FOR THE INSTALLATION.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Vent-free Fireboxes Models: VF, VFR WARNINGS 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... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes pLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OpERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING AppLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Majestic vent free firebox. IMpORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes OWNER INSTALLER Please retain these instructions for future reference. Please leave these instructions with the appliance. • Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. • Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes Continued from page 3 The initial break-in operation should last two to three Do not attempt to burn solid wood fuels, hours with the burner at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to vented gas log sets, or any other combustible allow odors to dissipate. -
Page 5: General Installation Information
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR INSTALLATION The VF-TB and VF-R Series are vent-free fireboxes. They feature a self contained heat-circulating system. These TOOLS and BUILDING SUppLIES units also feature a -in1, flexible-face system, sold as •... -
Page 6: Firebox And Framing Dimensions
FIREBOx DIMENSIONS VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes Rough Opening Depth 1/2” - 5/8” M - Rough Opening Width Rough 1 ” Opening Height ” 21 ” 6” Figure 1 - 2 ” Firebox and Framing Dimensions 2 ” ” Ref. VF/VFR32C VF/VFR36C VF/VFR42C 37" 41" 47" 3" 36"... -
Page 7: Hearth Dimensions
HEARTH DIMENSIONS and FIREBOx LOCATION VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes LOCATION OF FIREBOx Carefully select the best location for installation of your vent-free firebox. The following factors should be taken into consideration: • Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork and windows. See “Clearances/Height Requirements on page 8. -
Page 8: Minimum Clearances
MINIMUM CLEARANCES VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 4 through 8 are maintained. Left and right clearances are 12” determined when facing the front of the firebox. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe instal- 10”... -
Page 9: Firebox Framing
MINIMUM CLEARANCES and FRAMING VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes 5. Floor clearance: This inner chamber firebox floor must FIREBOx FRAMING be installed at least 5" above any combustible flooring Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance material, such as carpeting or asphalt tile, which is is set in place. -
Page 10: Fireplace Installation
FIREpLACE and CANOpY INSTALLATION VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes When finishing a custom cabinet, mantel, or other built-in 1. Bend out the nailing flanges located on each side of the enclosure, the opening size to accommodate the fireplace firebox. with trim installed is as follows: . -
Page 11: Gas Line Installation
GAS LINE INSTALLATION VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes plumbing connections should only be Connecting directly to an unregulated performed by a qualified, licensed plumber. propane / L.p.G. tank can cause an Main gas supply must be off when plumbing explosion. gas line to fireplace or performing service. -
Page 12: Combustion Air
COMBUSTION AIR VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes COMBUSTION AIR 1. Locate combustion air assembly at an exterior location which is not likely to be accidentally blocked in any man- ner. Locate assembly a min. of 1" above the snow line to prevent blockage by snow accumulation. -
Page 13: Optional Ak-4 Outside Air Kit
COMBUSTION AIR VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes DO NOT remove the cover if the outside Screws air will not be connected. Air Starting Collar Duct The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side of the fireplace. -
Page 14: Model 403 Duct Connector
COMBUSTION AIR VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes 7. If the duct is the insulated type, push the insulation back from one end of the duct approximately ". Figure 19 Insulation 8. Slip the exposed end of the duct over the starting collar Approximately ... -
Page 15: Optional Equipment
VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes FORCED AIR kIT (BLOTMC) If you are installing the forced air kit on VF-TB or VF-R models, see the installation instructions provided with the kit for electrical wiring requirements, or the blower installation section. The firebox must be connected to main power supply at time of firebox installation. The blower must be installed prior to the installation of the vent-free heater. -
Page 16: Replacement Parts
REpLACEMENT pARTS VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes FIREBOx COMpONENTS Ref. Description qty. VF/VFR32C VF/VFR36C VF/VFR42C Canopy 71D003 71D0500 71D1000 Screen Panel 61D0001 61D0001 61D0003 710530 Screen Rod 6D0138 6D013 6D0133 GCUF parts Black Louver 6D0695 6D0697 6D0699 Accessories in kits Standard Brass Canopy... - Page 17 VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes 71D0531...
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Page 19: Warranty
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY pOLICY VF/VFR Vent-Free Fireboxes The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, Grate, and Stainless Steel Burners. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY The following components are warranted for 5 years to the original owner, subject of proof of pur- chase: Vent Free Ceramic Fiber Logs, Catalytic Filter and Aluminized Burners. - Page 20 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...