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VLIDV Series Direct
Vent Gas Fireplace
Insert
Models: VLI31DVN, VLI31DVP
WARNING
IF the INFORMAtION IN theSe INStRuctIONS IS NOt
FOLLOWeD exActLy, A FIRe OR exPLOSION MAy
ReSuLt cAuSING PROPeRty DAMAGe, PeRSONAL
INjuRy OR LOSS OF LIFe.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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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.
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Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
services or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.
this appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*,
permanently located, manufactured home (uSA only) or
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, unless a certified
kit is used.
* Aftermarket: completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the
manufacturer.
Installation and
834009
VLI31 cover
Operating Instructions
Due tO hIGh teMPeRAtuReS, the APPLIANce
ShOuLD Be LOcAteD Out OF tRAFFIc AND
AWAy FROM FuRNItuRe AND DRAPeRIeS.
chILDReN AND ADuLtS ShOuLD Be ALeRteD
tO t h e h A Z A R D S O F h I G h S u R FA c e
teMPeRAtuRe AND ShOuLD StAy AWAy tO
AVOID BuRNS OR cLOthING IGNItION.
yOuNG chILDReN ShOuLD Be SuPeRVISeD
WheN they ARe IN the SAMe ROOM AS the
APPLIANce.
cLOthING OR OtheR FLAMMABLe MAteRIAL
ShOuLD NOt Be PLAceD ON OR NeAR the
APPLIANce.
KeeP the ROOM AReA cLeAR AND FRee FROM
cOMBuStIBLe MAteRIALS, GASOLINe, AND
OtheR FLAMMABLe VAPORS AND LIquIDS.
INStALLeR: Leave this manual with the appliance.
cONSuMeR: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
83D4009 3/10 Rev. 1
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
VLIDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert Models: VLI31DVN, VLI31DVP WARNING IF the INFORMAtION IN theSe INStRuctIONS IS NOt FOLLOWeD exActLy, A FIRe OR exPLOSION MAy Installation and 834009 ReSuLt cAuSING PROPeRty DAMAGe, PeRSONAL VLI31 cover INjuRy OR LOSS OF LIFe. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
VLI31 Fireplace Insert cONteNtS thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont castings Fireplace Insert PLeASe ReAD the INStALLAtION AND OPeRAtION INStRuctIONS BeFORe uSING the APPLIANce! 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 VLI31 Fireplace Insert OWNeR INStALLeR Please retain these instructions for future reference. Please leave these instructions with the appliance. • Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. • Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. -
Page 4: Code Approval
IMPORtANt SAFety INFORMAtION & cODe APPROVAL VLI31 Fireplace Insert Continued from page 3 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card- IMPORtANt: board, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type PLeASe ReAD the FOLLOWING cAReFuLLy indicated on rating plate. -
Page 5: Product Features Product Specifications
PRODuct FeAtuReS VLI31 Fireplace Insert PRODuct SPecIFIcAtIONS • This appliance has been certified for use with either natural or propane gas. Refer to the appro- priate data plates. • This appliance is not for use with solid fuels. • The appliance is approved for bedroom or bedsit- ting room installations. -
Page 6: Insert Dimensions
INSeRt DIMeNSIONS VLI31 Fireplace Insert ” (513 mm) ” 9 ” (251 mm) (56 mm) 4” (102 mm) 7 ” (194 mm) ” (389 mm) 3” (76 mm) 6 ” (172 mm) 20 ” " (527 mm) (411 mm) 25 ” (641 mm) 28 ” (714 mm) Figure 2 - VLIDV Fireplace Insert Dimensions 834009 VLI31 dims 83D4009... -
Page 7: Installation Information
GeNeRAL INStALLAtION INFORMAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert BeFORe yOu StARt Read this homeowner manual thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully. Inspect all con- tents for shipping damage and immediately inform your dealer if any damage is found. Do not install any unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts. Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received. -
Page 8: Clearances
VLI31 Fireplace Insert cLeARANceS cLeARANceS MINIMuM FIRePLAce SIZe/cLeARANceS tO cOMBuStIBLeS The dimensions shown on Pages 8 and 9, Figures 3 and 4, are mini- mum clearances to maintain when installing this heater. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard. -
Page 9: Installation
INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert IMPORtANt: Please review the following carefully. INSeRt PLAceMeNt It is normal for inserts fabricated of steel to give off some • The insert must be placed within a code-conforming expansion and/or contraction noises during the start up or masonry fireplace or a tested and listed zero-clear- cool down cycle. -
Page 10: Venting Installation
VLI31 Fireplace Insert VeNtING INStALLAtION Read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. -
Page 11: Venting Requirements
VeNtING INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert VeNtING RequIReMeNtS • Make sure the exhaust pipe on heater connects to exhaust portion of cap. Attach flex liners. Figure 6 • Do not crimp or rupture liner when bending it into chimney offsets. • The exhaust vent must reline the entire length of chimney and terminate above chimney top. -
Page 12: Altitude Considerations
VeNtING INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert ALtItuDe cONSIDeRAtIONS This heater has been tested at altitudes ranging from sea level to 4,500 feet (1,370 m). In this testing, heater with standard orifice burns correctly with just an air shutter adjustment. If you need to resize orifice for use at high altitude, contact your dealer. -
Page 13: Venting Configurations
VeNtING INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert VeNtING cONFIGuRAtIONS Termination Kits (Refer to Page 11) Exhaust Inlet 3" (75 mm) Ex- haust UL 1777 Gas Liner 3" (75 mm) Inlet Recommended block-off plate (noncombustible metal). Prevents odors from chimney entering room. UL 17 Solid Fuel Z.C Firebox FP194... -
Page 14: Manifold Removal And Installation
VeNtING INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert INtAKe MANIFOLD VeNt INStALLAtION 3. Attach the slotted baffle plate. Figure 10 Before insert is placed back into fireplace opening, attach 4. Feed exhaust flex through hole on top of insert and intake flex pipe to intake manifold, located in rear lower left attach to manifold with hose clamp (not provided) or corner with hose clamp (not supplied) or other approved other approved methods (check local codes). -
Page 15: Insert Installation
INSeRt INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert checK GAS tyPe Use proper gas type for the insert you are installing. If you have conflicting gas type, do not install insert. See dealer where you purchased the insert for proper insert according to your gas type. -
Page 16: Check Gas Pressure
INSeRt INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert A manual shut-off valve is factory installed Only persons licensed to work with gas upstream of the appliance. union tee and piping may make the necessary gas con- plugged 1/8" NPt pressure tapping point nections to this appliance. should be installed upstream of the appli- ance. -
Page 17: Signature Command Installation
SIGNAtuRe cOMMAND - checK GAS PReSSuRe and eLectRIcAL INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as Pressure Inlet stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the fireplace, StOP! Do not install the appliance. -
Page 18: Electrical Installation
VLI31 Fireplace Insert eLectRIcAL INStALLAtION cOMMAND ceNteR WALL INStALLAtION WALL SWItch INStALLAtION The command center may be mounted on the wall with The wall switch wire connection is located off the ft. wire the use of the SCSWEK Kit (15ft. cable, junction box, wall harness from the control box to the command center. - Page 19 VLI31 Fireplace Insert eLectRIcAL INStALLAtION 300 Watts A/C Module To Outlet Pilot Optional Aux. 300 Watts 300 Watts RF Receiver A/C Module ON/OFF Button Control Board Black / Thermopile Red / Thermopile Sensor Conversion NG/LP Ignitor / Sparker Plug-in Connector Control Board to Command Center OFF/LO ON/HI NOte: Wall switch wires must Master Switch be connected together if a wall switch is not being used. Plug-in Connector Command Center Optional...
- Page 20 VLI31 Fireplace Insert LOG PLAceMeNt Before you begin - This unit is supplied with seven (7) ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling the logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers.
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Page 21: Log Placement
LOG PLAceMeNt VLI31 Fireplace Insert 3. Hold Log #3 with the flat edge Log #3 down and 'fat' part of the log on your left. Position the log on the pins provided on the left side of the burner and behind the fettle. Make sure to have the narrow end of the log over the extrusion and behind the burner ports. - Page 22 LOG PLAceMeNt VLI31 Fireplace Insert Log #6 6. Position Log #6 (the long flat log) from left to right in the rear of the firebox with the left side of the log on the key provided on the top, rear of log #5 and the right end on the key on the top rear of log #.
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Page 23: Surround Installation
VLI31 Fireplace Insert SuRROuND INStALLAtION INStALL SuRROuND 1. Remove glass door assembly. Page 39, Figure 54 . Align cast or beveled surround holes with insert and attach with screws provided. 3. Re-attach glass door assembly. 4. Attach filigree to face by gently pushing into place. Figure 24 - Install Surround FP2683... -
Page 24: Operating Instructions
OPeRAtING INStRuctIONS - SIGNAtuRe cOMMAND VLI31 Fireplace Insert FOR yOuR SAFety ReAD BeFORe LIGhtING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of lie. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Refer to the instructions. -
Page 25: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPeRAtING INStRuctIONS - SIGNAtuRe cOMMAND VLI31 Fireplace Insert OPeRAtING INStRuctIONS 1. StOP! Read the safety information above. . This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. 3. -
Page 26: Signature Command Operation Instructions
SIGNAtuRe cOMMAND SySteM OPeRAtION INStRuctIONS VLI31 Fireplace Insert FeAtuReS To Thermopile RF Receiver command center ON/OFF To Sensor • Easy Access Function Operation and System Configuration To Sparker • Operation Confirmation/Fault Diagnostic Indications (LED/ Buzzer) NG/LP Conversion • ON/OFF/HI/Med/Low Operation •... -
Page 27: System Configuration/Setup
VLI31 Fireplace Insert SIGNAtuRe cOMMAND SySteM OPeRAtION INStRuctIONS SySteM cONFIGuRAtION/SetuP All System configuration/setup is done on the Command Center. NOte: When using On/Off wall switch, the switch must be in the ON position to perform all configuration set ups at the command center. Intermittent/Standing Pilot Setup (Default intermittent) 1. - Page 28 SIGNAtuRe cOMMAND SySteM OPeRAtION INStRuctIONS VLI31 Fireplace Insert FuNctIONS/OPeRAtION (with command center) turning on the fireplace 1. Turn on the master switch and wait for a beep. . Press the ON button on the Command Center or turn on wall switch. Pilot will light and burner will come on High set- ting or last memory setting (See Turning Off Fireplace below).
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Page 29: Touch Screen Remote Control Operation
VLI31 Fireplace Insert tOuch ScReeN ReMOte cONtROL OPeRAtION Due to the sensitive temperature monitoring components in the transmitter, it is necessary to allow the transmitter to stabilize to room tem- perature before accurate room temperatures are displayed. If the transmitter is activated from a severe cold condition, allow 15 minutes for accurate temperature readings to appear on the LcD display. - Page 30 VLI31 Fireplace Insert tOuch ScReeN ReMOte cONtROL OPeRAtION Setting Privacy code on transmitter: Battery Door Figure 28 The remote transmitter privacy code is preset in factory. In the event of activation or interference from other near- by transmissions, change the code using the following procedures (learn function must be performed after changing the code): 1.
- Page 31 tOuch ScReeN ReMOte cONtROL OPeRAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 1. Press the ON/up button to turn on the fireplace. The c. Slide down on the arrow buttons to exit TIMER flame icon on the LCD displays mode and shut off the fireplace. High.
- Page 32 tOuch ScReeN ReMOte cONtROL OPeRAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 5. When the fan button is flashing, slide up and down on the Room temperature. There is no manual flame height the arrow buttons will turn the blower speed to High adjustment. The fan speed will also automatically adjust or Off directly without pressing the fan button again to if turned on.
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Page 33: Safety Features
tOuch ScReeN ReMOte cONtROL OPeRAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 5. When the light button is flashing, slide up and down on n Safety Features the arrow buttons will turn the light brightness to HIGH or Off directly without pressing the light button again to 1. - Page 34 tOuch ScReeN ReMOte cONtROL OPeRAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert n using the Mounting Base The transmitter comes with a mounting base which allows you to hang the transmitter on the wall. 1. Secure the mounting base on the wall with supplied screws.
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Page 35: Air Shutter Adjustment
AIR ShutteR ADjuStMeNt (NAtuRAL GAS ONLy) VLI31 Fireplace Insert ADjuSt the AIR ShutteR The venturi of the burner is equipped with an air shutter. The opening of the venturi has been set at 1/4" for Natural Gas and fully open for Propane installation at sea level. The burner on Natural Gas models may be adjusted for high altitude as follows: •... -
Page 36: Glass Frame Removal
VLI31 Fireplace Insert GLASS FRAMe ReMOVAL Make sure the glass panel edges do not Always use gloves when handling broken touch any metal parts during thermal ex- glass. pansion. GLASS FRAMe ReMOVAL 1. Carefully remove upper filigree by pulling straight out. . -
Page 37: Blower Replacement
BLOWeR ReMOVAL and ASSeMBLy VLI31 Fireplace Insert BLOWeR RePLAceMeNt Turn off the unit and allow to cool completely. Turn off gas at shut-off and disconnect all electricity to unit. 1. Remove the decorative filigree by gently pulling it out. . Rotate the cam on the glass toward the center. 3. -
Page 38: Cleaning And Maintenance
VLI31 Fireplace Insert cLeANING and MAINteNANce Make sure the gas valve knob is in the “OFF” position. Wait at least five (5) minutes before start-ing maintenance. VeNtING SySteM A qualified agency should examine the venting system annually. cLeANING GLASS Clean the ceramic glass periodically. Condensation will sometimes form on the glass during a cold startup. -
Page 39: Firebox Cleaning
cLeANING and MAINteNANce VLI31 Fireplace Insert FIReBOx cLeANING • Allow logs to cool completely before cleaning. Logs reach high tem- peratures. • Make sure clearances to combustibles leave enough room for main- tenance and service. • carefully reassemble and reseal insert properly after any cleaning or servicing. -
Page 40: Yearly Service Procedure
VLI31 Fireplace Insert MAINteNANce yeARLy SeRVIce PROceDuRe Failure to inspect and maintain heater may lead to improper combustion and a potentially dangerous situation. A qualified technician should do the following once a year. 1. Check pilot flame. Flame should touch approximately 3/8" of the top of thermopile and surround the top of the sensor. -
Page 41: Replacement Parts
RePLAceMeNt PARtS VLI31 Fireplace Insert 834009 VLI31 parts 83D4009... - Page 42 VLI31 Fireplace Insert RePLAceMeNt PARtS VLI31NtSc VLI31PtSc Ref. Description qty. Natural Propane 1. Log #1 83D4011 83D4011 . Log # 83D401 83D401 3. Log #3 83D4013 83D4013 4. Log #4 83D4014 83D4014 5. Log #5 83D4015 83D4015 6. Log #6 83D4016 83D4016 7.
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Page 43: Optional Accessories
RePLAceMeNt PARtS VLI31 Fireplace Insert Optional Accessories Description VLI31 Cast Iron Surround HAR31CB Cast Iron Eyebrow HE31CB Cast Iron Face & Door Kit PLY31CB SCS Wall Mount Extension Kit (not shown) SCSWEK (15ft wire, rough-in box, wall cover) 83D4009... - Page 44 VLI31 Fireplace Insert 83D4009...
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Page 46: For Massachusetts Residents Only
VLI31 Fireplace Insert Massachusetts Residents Only — Please read and follow these special requirements . Approved carbon Monoxide Detectors. Each carbon NOte ReGARDING VeNteD PRODuctS monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter provisions shall comply with NFPA 70 and be ANSI/UL 034 when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. -
Page 47: Warranty
VLI31 Fireplace Insert LIMIteD LIFetIMe WARRANty POLIcy LIFetIMe WARRANty The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. FIVe yeAR WARRANty The following components are warranted five (5) years to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: Ceramic Fiber Logs. -
Page 48: Efficiencies
VLI31 Fireplace Insert Based on CSA P.4.1-09 efficiency Ratings Model enerGuide Ratings Steady State (%) D.O.e. Fireplace efficiency (%) Fan-OFF Fan-ON (AFue%) VLI31DVNTSC 67.5 73.5 74.5 66.4 VLI31DVPTSC 73.9 79.8 80.8 74.6 MhSc 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com 83D4009...