Superior VF18NBTB Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas log heater

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P/N 126857-01 Rev. A 02/2014
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
fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure. It is design-certified for these installations in accordance
with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fireplace that includes
instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
This is an unvented gas-fired 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: 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.
— 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 Operation Instructions
Superior™ Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater
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VF18NBTB
VF18PBTB
VF24NBTB
VF24PBTB

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Superior™ Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater P/N 126857-01 Rev. A 02/2014 Models ® VF18NBTB VF18PBTB VF24NBTB VF24PBTB 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 ........ 20 Product Identification ........... 5 Troubleshooting ..........21 Local Codes............5 Specifications ............ 25 Optional Remote Control Accessories ....5 Wiring Diagram ..........25 Unpacking............5 Service Hints ............. 25 Product Features ..........
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued WARNING: Vent-free products WARNING: This product con- are prohibited for bedroom and tains and/or generates chemicals bathroom installation in the Com- known to the State of California monwealth of Massachusetts. to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Do not allow fans IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s to blow directly into the heater.
  • Page 4 SAFETY heater with doors closed, heat buildup You must operate this heater inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. with a fireplace doors or screen Make sure there are no obstructions across in place and fully closed. Un- openings of fireplace. less provided by other means, 8.
  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Log Set LEFT Assembly SIDE Electronic Ignitor Chassis Control Assembly Knob Flame Adjustment FRONT Knob Selector RIGHT Remote Switch SIDE Receiver Hand-Held Remote Control Figure 1 - Product Identification State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Page 6: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- This heater is clean burning. It requires no out- tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The side venting. There is no heat loss out a vent ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free or up a chimney.
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Confined and Unconfined Space * Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ outdoors and vents to the outdoors. NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per Example: 40,000...
  • Page 8: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilation Air From Inside Building grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- nent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE WARNING: Before installing Use correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) in a solid fuel burning fireplace, for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, the chimney flue and firebox do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you must be cleaned of soot, creo- bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Note: When installing your gas logs into Noncombustible Requirements for a manufactured firebox, follow firebox Material Distance Safe Installation manufacturer’s instructions for minimum clearances to combustible materials. 12" or more Noncombustible mate- B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace rial OK.
  • Page 11: Mantel Clearances

    INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES NOTICE: Surface temperatures In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- of adjacent walls and mantels be- rial clearances, you must also meet required come hot during operation. Walls clearances between fireplace opening and and mantels above the firebox mantel shelf.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Damper Clamp ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Damper Note: When used as a vented heater, ap- pliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel Damper burning fireplace with a working flue and con- Clamp structed of noncombustible material. For Massachusetts Residents Only: Instal- lation of this gas log set as a vented appliance Damper...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed WARNING: Never connect • control cover kit (provided with heater) natural gas fireplace to private • approved flexible gas hose (provided) (if (non-utility) gas wells. This allowed by local codes) gas is commonly known as •...
  • Page 14 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 15 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 16: Operation

    OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY LIGHTING READ BEFORE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If you do not fol- WARNING: low these instructions exactly, • If fireplace has glass doors, a fire or explosion may result never operate this heater with causing property damage, per- glass doors closed.
  • Page 17 OPERATION Continued 1. STOP! Read the safety information on 9. Slightly push in and turn control knob page 16. counterclockwise to the ON posi- tion. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. 10. Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burn- 3.
  • Page 18 OPERATION Continued MANUAL LIGHTING REMOTE CONTROL PROCEDURE OPERATION - OPTIONAL 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for Instructions, page 16. about one minute. Turn control knob to ON position. Adjust flame adjust- 2.
  • Page 19: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS BURNER FLAME PATTERN Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Figure 22 shows correct burner flame pattern. PILOT FLAME PATTERN NOTICE: Do not mistake orange Figure 20 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. flames with yellow tipping. Dirt Figure 21 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- or other fine particles are burned tern.
  • Page 20: 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 and let cool before cleaning. any large particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified 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 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully ODS/pilot lights but flame pressed in goes out when control knob 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep is released long enough control knob pressed in 30...
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Orange flame in burner during 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and burner combustion debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20) 2. Gas regulator defective 2. Replace gas regulator Slight smoke or odor during 1.
  • Page 24 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE HINTS Model VF18NBTB When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • Input Rating: 24,000/36,000 Btu/Hr • pilot will not stay lit • Fuel: Natural Gas • burners will have delayed ignition • Ignition: Electronic • heater will not produce specified heat •...
  • Page 26: Parts

    PARTS MODELS VF18NBTB, VF18PBTB, VF24NBTB AND VF24PBTB Installed in BTB Models Only www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126857-01A...
  • Page 27 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Grate Assembly • • • • 111794-03 Valve-Bracket Assembly • •...
  • Page 28: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your VENT-FREE LOGMATE FIREBOXES ® local dealer. If they can not supply these ac- Available in 32", 36", and 42" models. For cessories, call 1-800-655-2008 for referral all models. information. You can also write to the address DAMPER CLAMP - GA6080 listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 29 NOTES _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126857-01A...
  • Page 30: 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 31 KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126857-01A...
  • Page 32 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Nashville, TN 37210 126857-01 1-800-655-2008 Rev. A www.IHP.US.com 02/14 P126857-01...

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