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WARNING:
This appliance is
equipped for (Natu-
ral and Propane)
gas. Field conver-
sion is not permitted
other than between
natural or propane
gases.
CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY
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 Iiquids in 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.
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 most be provided.
Refer to Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 8-10 of this manual.
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 propane or
natural gas. This appliance is equipped with a simple means to switch between propane and
natural gas. Field conversion by any other means including the use of a kit is not permitted.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer
service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., CST, Monday – Friday or
email us at customerservice@ghpgroupinc.com.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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VENT-FREE GAS
DUAL FUEL HEATER
MODEL #VFS-PH20DT
VFS-PH30DT
NG
LP
Dual Fuel
0418GS010S
ANSI Z21.11.2-2013
IMVFS - 2015-05-29
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- Page 1 VENT-FREE GAS DUAL FUEL HEATER MODEL #VFS-PH20DT VFS-PH30DT WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (Natu- ral and Propane) gas. Field conver- sion is not permitted Dual Fuel other than between natural or propane gases. 0418GS010S ANSI Z21.11.2-2013 CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible injury to persons or a fire hazard and will void the warranty. Model VFS-PH20DT VFS-PH30DT Input Rating 20,000 BTU/Hr 30,000 BTU/Hr... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Only a qualified installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product. - Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION 1. 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. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3.
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Page 6: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Stove Cabinet Hood Screen Logs Ignitor Control Button Knob Stove Cabinet Hood Screen Logs Control Cover... -
Page 7: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air and cuts off main burner gas in the event of flame out. ELECTRIC PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SYSTEM This heater is equipped with an electronic piezo control system. -
Page 8: Preparing For Installation
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method described in the Nation Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes. - Page 9 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. 1.
- Page 10 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an 12 in. adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one Ventilation Grills within 12 in. of the wall connecting Into adjoining Room, Remove the two spaces (see options 1 and 2,...
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Page 11: Installation
INSTALLATION WARNING: Do not attempt to access or change the setting of the fuel selection means. Access to and adjustment of the fuel selection means must only be a performed by a qualified service person when connecting this appliance to a specified fuel supply at the time of installation. - Page 12 INSTALLATION Heater CLEARANCES CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage • heater pilot and burner must be at least 18" above floor. • locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it. For convenience and efficiency, install heater • where there is easy access for operation, inspection and service •...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION WARNING: The optional blower is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Heater must be disconnected from gas supply before installing fan accessory. Contact a qualified service person to do this.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION LEG INSTALLATION (If required) Before Installing Heater, Follow These Steps for leg Installation. 1. Set a blanket or cardboard on the floor to create a padded surface. 2. With assistance, carefully place stove on its top onto the padded surface. 3.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION GAS SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas. It is shipped from the factory adjusted for use with propane. CAUTION: The knob to the gas selection means shall not be accessed or adjusted while the appli- ance is in operation.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the gas supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). The external regulator between the gas supply and heater must be installed. Gas supplier provides external regulator for natural gas.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to gas (PROPANE or NG). We recommend that you install a sediment trap in a supply line as shown in Fig. 10. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning and not likely to freeze. Install in the piping system between fuel supply and heater.
- Page 18 ASSEMBLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. CAUTION: After installation and peridically thereafter, check to ensure that no yellow flame comes in contact with any log.
- Page 19 INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks immediately. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
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Page 20: Operation
OPERATION 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 appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by the electronic ignitor. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. - Page 21 OPERATION TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. (Select units) Open the lower access panel located under the heater screen. 2. Turn control knob clockwise to the “OFF” position. 3. (Select units) Close lower access panel. INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 20 shows a correct pilot flame pattern.
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Page 22: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 22 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 23 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows sporadic, irregular flame tipping. The flame should not be dark or have an orange/reddish tinge. Note: When using the heater the first time, the flame will be orange for approximately one hour until the log cures. - Page 23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Shut off unit including pilot. Allow unit to cool for at least 30 minutes. 2. Inspect burner, pilot and primary air inlet holes on orifice holder for dust and dirt (See Fig. 24). 3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner. 4.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. •... - Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Control knob is not fully ODS/pilot lights 1. Press in control knob fully. pressed in. but flame goes out 2. Control knob is not pressed when control knob is 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control in long enough.
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION White powder resi- 1. When heated, the vapors 1. Turn heater off when using furniture due forming within from furniture polish, wax, polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar burner box or on carpet cleaners, etc., turn products.
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Page 27: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS For replacement parts, call our Technical Service Department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m., CST, Monday – Friday. PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION VFS-PH20DT Series VFS-PH30DT Series Screen Assembly EXP-A3007 EXP-A3005A Legs EXP-3039 EXP-3004ipt Control Cover Knob EXP-3044... -
Page 28: Accessories
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our Technical Service Department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m., CST, Monday – Friday. PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION VFS-PH20DT Series VFS-PH30DT Series Log Set (complete) 700-S1018 700-M1018 1 - 1 Log 1 700-S1018-01... -
Page 30: Warranty
This limited warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser of this heater and warrants against any years years... - Page 31 GHP Group, Inc. 6440 W Howard St Niles, IL 60714-3302 Tel: (877) 447-4768 www.ghpgroupinc.com GHP Group, Inc. 6440 W Howard St Niles, IL 60714-3302...