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N S T A L L A T I O N
Installation
And Operation
Instructions
Unvented Gas Log
Room Heaters
VFGL-18MSN-3 Series*
VFGL-18MSP-3 Series*
VFGL-24MSN-3 Series*
VFGL-24MSP-3 Series*
VFGL-28MSN-3 Series*
VFGL-28MSP-3 Series*
VFGL-18VSN-3 Series
VFGL-18VSP-3 Series
VFGL-24VSN-3 Series
VFGL-24VSP-3 Series
VFGL-28VSN-3 Series
VFGL-28VSP-3 Series
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N S T R U C T I O N S
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 liq-
uids 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 sup-
plier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instruc-
tions.
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
– Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified in-
staller, service agency or the
gas supplier.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
This is an unvented gas-fired
heater. It uses air (oxygen) from
the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combus-
tion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to combustion and
ventilation air section, page 3.
Due to high temperatures, the ap-
pliance should be located out of
traffic and away from furniture or
draperies.
Do not place clothing or other ma-
terials on or near this appliance.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
*Note: Manual control models are also design
certified for use as vented gas log sets.
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- Page 1 – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS draperies. VFGL-18MSN-3 Series* • Do not try to light any appliance. VFGL-18MSP-3 Series* Do not place clothing or other ma- •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR IN- WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH STALLATION ONLY IN A SOLID FUEL THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING IN- General Information ......page 2 BURNING FIREPLACE WITH A WORKING STRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCU- Inventory ......... -
Page 3: Codes
• The installation must conform with local As such manually controlled units may be used 1. Determine the volume of space — ft codes or, in the absence of local codes with the as vented gas log set in any wood-burning National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. -
Page 4: Preinstallation
Your options are: When local codes require the damper to be Follow these instructions carefully to ensure fixed open, a damper stop must be installed to safe installation. Failure to follow these require- a. Rework equations adding the space of ad- prevent full closure of the fireplace damper and ments may create a fire hazard. - Page 5 Noncombustible Material Requirements with No Mantel Installed Example: The bottom of the mantel may project from the wall a maximum of 2 ¹ ₂ " at a minimum of 8" above the opening. The top shelf of the (A) Noncombustible Material Measurement Requirements for Safe Installation mantel may project a maximum of 6"...
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Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION Step 1. Placement of Heater – Center the Manual Regulator Union Shut-Off heater in the fireplace or firebox. Make certain Valve the grate front feet sit inside the front edge of WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO the fireplace or firebox. BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE. -
Page 7: Gas Pressure Check
Gas Pressure Check Periodically check the positioning of all logs. WARNING: DO NOT PLACE ANY LAVA ROCK ON LOGS OR BURNERS. THIS MAY Flame Appearance The heater regulator controls the burner pres- CAUSE SOOTING. ONLY PLACE LAVA sure which should be checked at the pressure ROCK ON FLOOR OF FIREPLACE. -
Page 8: Operation
In normal operation, at full rate, after 15 min- CLEANING AND SERVICING REPLACEMENT PARTS utes the following flame appearance should be observed: WARNING: TURN OFF THE UNVENTED An exploded view of the room heater with numbered parts and a parts list can be found on GAS ROOM HEATER AND ALLOW TO COOL Rear Burner Characteristics–... -
Page 9: Accessories
Damper Clamp Kit ACCESSORIES A Damper Clamp Kit is available for use when required by local codes. Using the damper clamp to fix open the fireplace damper will allow this vent free product to be utilized as a vented decorative gas log set, (see details on pages 3 and 4). -
Page 10: Heater Specification Chart
UNVENTED GAS LOG ROOM HEATER SPECIFICATION CHART Model No. Valve Operation BTU/hr Input Gas Type VFGL - 18 MSN-3 Manual* 14,000 - 25,000 Natural VFGL - 18 MSP-3 Manual* 14,000 - 25,000 Propane/LPG VFGL - 24 MSN-3 Manual* 17,000 - 32,000 Natural VFGL - 24 MSP-3 Manual*... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR VENT-FREE GAS PRODUCTS OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. When igniter button is Replace igniter. A. Igniter electrode positioned wrong. pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot. B. Igniter electrode broken. Replace igniter. C. Igniter electrode not connected to igniter cable. Reconnect igniter cable. -
Page 12: Operating Instructions - Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — MANUAL CONTROL MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This heater has a pilot which must be lit by hand. When •... - Page 13 Pilot Piezo Control Knob Gas Control Knob Location Pilot Location Figure 15 Figure 17 Turn Control Knob to “OFF” Position (Manual) Turn Control Knob to “IGN” Position (Manual) Figure 18 Figure 16 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
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Page 14: Operating Instructions - Millivolt
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This heater has a pilot which must be lit by hand. When •... - Page 15 Note: Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless the knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force. Turn Control Knob to “OFF” Position Turn Control Knob to “PILOT” Position Figure 19 Figure 21 Pilot Turn Control Knob to “ON” Position Pilot Location Figure 20 Figure 22...
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Page 16: Replacement Parts List
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 18N/18P 24N/24P 28N/28P Description Part No. Part No. Part No. Valve - Manual (Natural) 110331 110331 110331 Valve - Manual (Propane, L.P.G.) 110331 110331 110331 Valve, Millivolt (Natural) 903489 903489 903489 Valve, Millivolt (Propane, L.P.G.) 901917 901917 901917 Pilot (Natural) 110341... - Page 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
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Page 20: Warranty
Manufacturer's Unvented Gas Room Heater Limited Warranty 1 Year THE WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants this Unvented Gas Room Heater to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. REMEDY AND EXCLUSIONS The coverage of this Warranty is limited to all components of the Unvented Gas Room Heater supplied by the Manufacturer. This Warranty only covers Unvented Gas Room Heaters installed in the United States or Canada.