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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 1/13 Rev. 5
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Page 1: Installation And 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. Operating Instructions –... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
VLI31 Fireplace Insert 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 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combus- IMPORtANt: tible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor PLeASe ReAD the FOLLOWING cAReFuLLy and liquids. Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored. -
Page 5: Product Features Product Specifications
Max.Input Min. Input Orifice installation must be in accordance with the current Model Fuel Btu/h Btu/h Size ANSI Z3.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes having juris- VLI31DVNTSC Nat. 3,000 ,500 diction. VLI31DVPTSC 3,000 5,500 In Canada, please consult provincial and/or local authori- ties having jurisdiction for installation at elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m). -
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 INSeRt APPLIcAtIONS Read this homeowner manual thoroughly and follow all Before installing the gas fireplace insert, consider the instructions carefully. Inspect all contents for shipping functioning needs of the fireplace. Confirm the size of the damage and immediately inform your dealer if any damage fireplace cavity, the design of the chimney, and the avail- is found. -
Page 8: Clearances
cLeARANceS VLI31 Fireplace Insert INSeRt cLeARANceS No combustibles (ie: drapes, doors) may be within, or swing within 36" of the front of the insert. 12” (305 mm) Maximum Depth Side Wall 12” (305 mm) 3/4” (19 mm) Maximum Depth Combustible Facing 9” (228 mm) NOte: Side clearance to com- bustibles is 10" (54 mm) from opening whether it is side wall or mantel legs. -
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
Installation of any damaged venting component. • Unauthorized modification of the venting system. • Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by Vermont Castings Group. • Maximum Height 40' Installation other than permitted by these instruc- (1.9 m) tions. -
Page 11: Altitude Considerations
VeNtING INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert ALtItuDe cONSIDeRAtIONS Failure to adjust air shutter properly may This heater has been tested at altitudes ranging from sea lead to improper combustion which can level to 4,500 feet (1,370 m). In this testing, heater with create a safety hazard. -
Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: Insert Installation
INSeRt INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert checK GAS tyPe Use proper gas type for the insert you are installing. If you 100 gal. (min. have conflicting gas type, do not install insert. See dealer External Propane/LP where you purchased the insert for proper insert according Regual- Supply Tank to your gas type. -
Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: Electrical Installation
eLectRIcAL INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 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 18 eLectRIcAL INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 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...
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Page 19: Log Placement
LOG PLAceMeNt VLI31 Fireplace Insert Before you begin - This unit is supplied with seven (7) the positioning of the logs is critical to ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare the safe and clean operation of this heater. hands. - Page 20 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 21 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 22: Surround Installation
SuRROuND INStALLAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 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 23: Operating Instructions
OPeRAtING INStRuctIONS - SIGNAtuRe cOMMAND VLI31 Fireplace Insert FOR yOuR SAFety ReAD BeFORe LIGhtING If you do not follow these instruction exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Refer to the instructions. -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 SIGNAtuRe cOMMAND SySteM OPeRAtION INStRuctIONS VLI31 Fireplace Insert SySteM cONFIGuRAtION/SetuP Remote transmitter Learn Function (Default OFF) All System configuration/setup is done on the Command 1. The RF receiver button located on the Control Board Center. must be in the on position before the learn function can begin.
- Page 27 SIGNAtuRe cOMMAND SySteM OPeRAtION INStRuctIONS VLI31 Fireplace Insert FuNctIONS/OPeRAtION . Press the OFF button to decrease flame height. The first (with command center) two presses will decrease the flame height to medium and low. turning on the fireplace 3. The third press on OFF will turn off the main burner. In 1.
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Page 28: Touch Screen Remote Control Operation
tOuch ScReeN ReMOte cONtROL OPeRAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 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 29 tOuch ScReeN ReMOte cONtROL OPeRAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 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 30 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 31 tOuch ScReeN ReMOte cONtROL OPeRAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 4. After the signal is sent, the ON/up and OFF/down but- ing to the difference between the Set temperature and tons become flame height controller again. the Room temperature. There is no manual flame height adjustment.
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Page 32: Safety Features
tOuch ScReeN ReMOte cONtROL OPeRAtION VLI31 Fireplace Insert 4. After the signal is sent, the On/up and Off/down but- n Safety Features tons become flame height controller again. 1. Low Battery Detection 5. When the light button is flashing, slide up and down on the arrow buttons will turn the light brightness to HIGH When low battery condition occurs, the transmitter will or Off directly without pressing the light button... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 34: 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 35: Glass Frame Removal
GLASS FRAMe ReMOVAL VLI31 Fireplace Insert 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 36: Blower Replacement
BLOWeR ReMOVAL and ASSeMBLy VLI31 Fireplace Insert BLOWeR RePLAceMeNt 7. Remove light box by removing the screw in front of Turn off the unit and allow to cool completely. Turn off gas the light box and pull up and over to the left out of the at shut-off and disconnect all electricity to unit. -
Page 37: Cleaning And Maintenance
cLeANING and MAINteNANce VLI31 Fireplace Insert Make sure the gas valve knob is in the “OFF” position. Wait You should clean the glass after the first two weeks of use. at least five (5) minutes before start-ing maintenance. After that, you should clean the glass no more than two or three times a season. -
Page 38: Firebox Cleaning
cLeANING and MAINteNANce VLI31 Fireplace Insert yeARLy SeRVIce PROceDuRe FIReBOx cLeANING Failure to inspect and maintain heater may lead to improper combustion and a potentially dangerous situation. A quali- • Allow logs to cool completely before fied technician should do the following once a year. cleaning. -
Page 39: Replacement Parts
RePLAceMeNt PARtS VLI31 Fireplace Insert 834009 VLI31 parts 83D4009... - Page 40 RePLAceMeNt PARtS VLI31 Fireplace Insert 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 41: 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 42: For Massachusetts Residents Only
Massachusetts Residents Only — Please read and follow these special requirements VLI31 Fireplace Insert . 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 43: Warranty
Vermont Castings Group will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner. Vermont Castings Group will also pay for reasonable labor costs incurred in replacing or repairing such components for a period of two years from date of installation. Any products presented for warranty repair must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase. -
Page 44: 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 Vermont castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com 83D4009...
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