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VFF Vent Free Fireplace System
Installation & Operating Instructions
Models: VFF32LI, VFF36LI, VFF32LV, VFF36LV,
VFF32CI, VFF36CI, VFF32CV, VFF36CV
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fi re 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
fl ammable 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.
– Leave the buildling immediately.
– 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 fi re department.
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Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventil-
ation air must be provided. Refer to Page 8.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
20308184 01.16 Rev. 2
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- Page 1 VFF Vent Free Fireplace System Installation & Operating Instructions Models: VFF32LI, VFF36LI, VFF32LV, VFF36LV, VFF32CI, VFF36CI, VFF32CV, VFF36CV WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System CONTENTS Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings Group Fireplace. PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION OWNER INSTALLER Please retain these instructions for future reference. Please leave these instructions with the appliance. WARNING: • Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. • Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fi re, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 4: Codes
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The initial break-in operation should last six hours with THIS APPLIANCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN the burner at the highest setting. Provide maximum AFTER-MARKET, PERMANENTLY LOCATED, ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME, WHERE odors to dissipate. -
Page 5: Product Features
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System PRODUCT FEATURES GAS SPECIFICATIONS AND ORIFICE SIZES ORIFICE MODEL FUEL CONTROL SIZE Fireplace VFF32CNV MILLIVOLT 37,000 25,000 3.00mm Screen VFF32CPV MILLIVOLT 36,000 28,000 VFF32CNI 37,000 25,000 3.00mm VFF32CPI 36,000 28,000 VFF32LNV MILLIVOLT 37,000 25,000 3.00mm VFF32LPV MILLIVOLT 36,000 28,000 VFF32LNI... -
Page 6: Cold Climate Option
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System COLD CLIMATE OPTION COLD CLIMATE OPTION (IPI Models Only) To remedy this issue, your fi replace has been designed with a cold climate pilot option, which, when active, maintains NOTE: If you live in a cold climate, seal all cracks around a warmer temperature inside your fi... -
Page 7: Fireplace And Framing Dimensions
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System FIREPLACE AND FRAMING DIMENSIONS Min. Rough Opening Depth 1/2" or 5/8" O - Min. Rough Opening Width Min. Rough Opening Height Figure 3 - Fireplace and Framing Dimensions Ref. VFF32 VFF36 37" (940 mm) 41" (1041 mm) 32"... -
Page 8: Pre-Installation Information
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION WARNING—Do not install the heater: WARNING: • Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or • Gloves are recommended when handling other fl ammable objects are less than refractory cement or ceramic fi ber logs to 42"... -
Page 9: Fireplace Installation
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Unusually tight construction is defi ned as construction FIREPLACE LOCATION where: Carefully select the best location for installation of your a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere unvented fi replace. The following factors should be taken have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of into consideration. -
Page 10: Clearances
Mantel clearances — The canopy supplied with the unit Material Area must be installed. If a combustible mantel is installed. It must meet the clearance requirements detailed in Figure 7. NOTE: The Vermont Castings Group Barrington cabinet model series BWC400 and BWC500 are specially designed 1” ”... -
Page 11: Framing And Anchoring
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System FIREPLACE INSTALLATION FRAMING AND ANCHORING SECURING HEATER TO FLOOR OR HEARTH If unit is to be “built in”, fi replace framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place. BE SURE THAT ALL NOTE: Clearance requirements as detailed in the PACKING MATERIAL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE Clearances section on of this manual, must be met before... -
Page 12: Gas Line & Pressure
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System GAS LINE & PRESSURE CONNECTING THE GAS LINE WARNING: Connecting directly to an unregulated propane/LPG tank can NOTICE: A qualifi ed gas appliance installer must connect cause an explosion the heater to the gas supply. Consult all local codes. WARNING: Use new black iron or steel pipe. -
Page 13: Check Gas Pressure - Ipi
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK GAS PRESSURE – IPI REMOVE SCREEN 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as NOTE: Fireplace screen must be removed to access log stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply box and to install canopy. -
Page 14: Electrical Wiring - Millivolt
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System ELECTRICAL WIRING — MILLIVOLT ODS Pilot On/Off Switch Field Installed Optional Pilot Wall Switch or Remote Receiver Valve On/Off Switch Spade Terminal TH = 3 TP = 1 TP/TH = 2 FP2112a Switch Figure 16 - Wiring Diagram (Millivolt) WARNING: Label all wires prior to WARNING: Do NOT connect wall... -
Page 15: Connect Remote Receiver
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System ELECTRICAL WIRING — MILLIVOLT CONNECT REMOTE RECEIVER THESE INSTRUCTIONS SUPERCEDE THE SECTION ENTITLED “HEARTH MOUNT” IN THE MILLIVOLT HAND-HELD REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THE REMOTE. Figure 17 1. Remove bottom control door. 2. Connect the remote connector wires located in the unit to the remote receiver. -
Page 16: Check System Operation
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS—MILLIVOLT FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instruction exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with a pilot which must be lit with built-in piezo ignitor while following these instructions exactly. -
Page 17: Lighting Pilot
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS—MILLIVOLT LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME APPROVED LEAK TESTING METHOD You may check for gas leaks with the following methods only: • Soap and water solution • An approved leak testing spray • Electronic sniffer NOTE: Remove any excessive pipe compound from the connections. -
Page 18: Lighting Burner
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – MILLIVOLT LIGHTING BURNER LIGHTING THE BURNER Depress and turn the knob counterclockwise to the “ON” position. It will take less than four (4) seconds for the burner to ignite. MAIN BURNER SWITCH This switch allows you to turn on and to turn off the main burner without using the gas valve knob. -
Page 19: Electrical Installation - Ipi
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION — IPI WARNING: Do NOT connect to a Label all wires before disconnecting when 110V circuit. servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. JUNCTION BOX WIRING 1. This should be done before framing the fi replace. Wire WARNING: Electrical connections should the receptacle into an electrical circuit. -
Page 20: Wall Switch Installation
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – IPI WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION board. Run wire to desired location on wall. Up to 50 feet of 18 gauge wire may be used if necessary. Attach wires The wall switch wire connection is located off the wire to wall switch. -
Page 21: Operating Instructions - Ipi
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – IPI ® 2 2 .0 OPERATIONS AND INDICATIONS Cold Climate Switch CONTROL BOARD Master Switch System Set Up Chart NOTE: When using ON/OFF wall switch, the master switch, located in bottom of fi replace must be in the ON position to perform all confi... -
Page 22: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – IPI FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of lie. A. -
Page 23: Log And Media Placement
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System LOG AND MEDIA PLACEMENT WARNING: The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and fi rmly positioned in the appliance. -
Page 24: Log Placement - Bo24(F-R)
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System LOG AND MEDIA PLACEMENT INSTALL 24" (F, R) BERKLEY OAK LOGS ON 4. Place left rear log (#4) on pin located on rear support bracket on left side. Figure 25 NATURAL BLAZE BURNER (AVAILABLE FOR MONESSEN SYSTEMS ONLY) Left Rear Log #4 1. -
Page 25: Log Placement - Ho24(F-R)
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System LOG AND MEDIA PLACEMENT 7. Place left top log (#7) on left rear log (#4) and left front INSTALL 24", (F,R) HIGHLAND OAK LOGS ON log (#5) using locating grooves on bottom of #7 and NATURAL BLAZE BURNER (AVAILABLE FOR locating blocks on logs #4 and #5. -
Page 26: Log Placement - Kw24-R
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System LOG AND MEDIA PLACEMENT 4. Place left rear log (#4) on pin located on rear support 8. Place small right front top log (#8) on log #7 and log #2 using locating grooves on the bottom of log #8 and bracket on left side and left grate bar. - Page 27 VFF Vent Free Fireplace System 2. Place bottom rear right log #2 on pin on rear of grate 5. Place center left log #5 on top of log #4 on left side assembly and push towards rear as far as possible. with small end of log #5 under log #3 and on left grate bar.
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Page 28: Log Placement - 24St-R/Sc24-R
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System 5. Place front bottom left log (#5) on left pin located on SPLIT TIMBER 24ST-R LOGS /STONEY burner and left grate bar. The right side of the log CREEK SC24-R LOGS PLACEMENT should rest on log #4. Figure 46 1. -
Page 29: Glass Only Placement
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System Center Log #9 13. Place log #13 onto log #12 and top front right log (#10) Mid Left Log #8 by placing notch on bottom of log onto locating block on log #12. Rest bottom of log onto log #10 and center log (#9). -
Page 30: Flame Appearance
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System FLAME APPEARANCE PILOT AND BURNER FLAME APPEARANCE VFF32C/VFF36C MODELS In normal operation at full rate after 15 minutes, the following Flames from the pilot, front and rear burner should be fl ame appearances should be observed: visually checked as soon as the heater is installed. -
Page 31: Operating Instructions
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instruction exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with a piezo ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. If the piezo is not working properly see Match Lighting Instructions. -
Page 32: Millivolt/Thermostat Control Lighting Instructions
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MILLIVOLT/THERMOSTAT CONTROL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information label. 2. Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. This gas log set is equipped with an ignition device (piezo) which automatically lights the pilot. If piezo ignitor does not light the pilot, refer to instructions for Match Lighting Instructions on the following page. -
Page 33: Match Lighting Instructions
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MATCH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove any items necessary for easy access to the pilot (for example: logs, screens, etc.). 2. Follow appropriate lighting instructions found previously. Instead of pushing and releasing the piezo button, light a match and hold the fl... -
Page 34: Cleaning And Servicing
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System CLEANING AND SERVICING WARNING: Turn off heater and allow to cool before cleaning. Disconnect electrical power before cleaning or servicing. PERIODIC CLEANING ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed below. -
Page 35: Optional Accessories
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES INSTALLING OPTIONAL FIREBRICK PANELS NOTE: Firebrick liner kits may be used only with the VFF vent free fi replace systems. Please verify the size and Retainer model number of your insert to be certain the kit you pur- Brackets chased is correct. -
Page 36: Installing Optional Porcelain Panels
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES INSTALLING OPTIONAL PORCELAIN INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLACK MAGIC PANELS PANELS NOTE: Porcelain liner kits are approved for use with op- NOTE: Black Magic glass liner kits are approved for tional fi reglass and log kits. These kits are designed to fi t use with optional fi... -
Page 37: Outside Combustion Air
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR COMBUSTION AIR 1. Locate combustion air assembly at an exterior location 5. Locate air supply inlet at least 3' away from any appli- which is not likely to be accidentally blocked in any ance vent terminal. - Page 38 VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply DO NOT remove the cover if the outside air outside combustion air to one side of the fi replace. Use the will not be connected.
- Page 39 VFF Vent Free Fireplace System OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR 7. If the duct is the insulated type, push the insulation back from one end of the duct approximately 2". Figure 67 8. Slip the exposed end of the duct over the starting collar on the fi...
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Page 40: Troubleshooting
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed service person should service and repair the heater. NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION When ignitor button is pressed,... - Page 41 VFF Vent Free Fireplace System TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ODS/pilot lights, but flame 1. Control knob not fully pressed in. 1. Press in control knob fully. goes out when control knob is 2. Control knob not pressed in long 2.
- Page 42 VFF Vent Free Fireplace System TROUBLESHOOTING IPI SYSTEM Battery polarity wrong? Reinstall batteries correctly. Make sure control board is No beep or flashing Flip the master switch to the connected to battery pack wire green light in about 5 ON position harness.
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Page 43: Replacement Parts
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS VFF FIREBOX PARTS REF. DESCRIPTION VFF32 VFF36 CANOPY 20308199 20308156 SCREEN ASSEMBLY 20308196 20308187 20307901 20307904 20307856 20307859 LEFT FIREBRICK (OPTIONAL) (CINNAMON) (COLONIAL RED) (CINNAMON) (COLONIAL RED) 20307900 20307903 20307855 20307858 CENTER FIREBRICK (OPTIONAL) (CINNAMON) (COLONIAL RED) (CINNAMON) -
Page 44: Vff32/36 Millivolt Burner Parts
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS VFF32/VFF36 MILLIVOLT BURNER PARTS CONTEMPORARY TRADITIONAL BURNER BURNER DESCRIPTION VFF32/36CNV VFF32/36CPV VFF32/36LNV VFF32/36LPV On/Off Switch 32D0232 32D0232 32D0232 32D0232 Piezo Ignitor 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 14D0503 ODS Pilot Assembly 14D0473 14D0477 14D0473 14D0477 Piezo Wire 00K0632 00K0632 00K0632... -
Page 45: Vff32/36 Ipi Burner Parts
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS VFF32/VFF36 IPI BURNER PARTS CONTEMPORARY TRADITIONAL BURNER BURNER DESCRIPTION VFF32/36CNI VFF32/36CPI VFF32/36LNI VFF32/36LPI Cold Climate Switch 95E0111 95E0111 95E0111 95E0111 On/Off Switch 32D0232 32D0232 32D0232 32D0232 Gas Valve 20307838 20307839 20307838 20307839 Control Box 95E0100 95E0100 95E0100... -
Page 46: Log Parts
VFF Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MONESSEN BRANDED SYSTEMS: (BENEATH #8) BERKLEY OAK REFRACTORY LOGS REF. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY BO24-R BO24-F Ember Chunk 81D0110 81D0109 Right Front Log 81D0067 81D0091 Right Rear Log 81D0068 81D0092 Left Rear Log 81D0069 81D0093 Left Front Log 81D0070... - Page 47 VFF Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MAJESTIC BRANDED SYSTEMS: (BENEATH #7) HIGHLAND OAK REFRACTORY LOGS REF. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY HO24-R HO24-F Ember Chunk 81D0110 81D0109 Right Front Log 81D0019 81D0043 Right Rear Log 81D0020 81D0044 Left Rear Log 81D0021 81D0045 Left Front Log 81D0022...
- Page 48 VFF Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MONESSEN OR MAJESTIC BRANDED SYSTEMS: KENTUCKY WILDWOOD REFRACTORY LOGS REF DESCRIPTION QUANTITY KW24-R Bottom front right log, #1 20305813 Bottom rear right log, #2 20305814 Bottom rear left log, #3 20305815 Bottom front left log, #4 20305816 Center left log, #5 20305817...
- Page 49 VFF Vent Free Fireplace System FOR MONESSEN BRANDED SYSTEMS: 2 (Ember Chunk) 3 (Ember Chunk) STONEY CREEK REFRACTORY LOGS REF. DESCRIPTION SC24-R Bottom Rear Log #1 20303570 Ember Chunk #2 (notch on both ends) 81D0110 Ember Chunk # 3 (notch on one end) 20303559 Front Bottom Right Log #4 20303571...
- Page 50 VFF Vent Free Fireplace System FOR MAJESTIC BRANDED SYSTEMS 2 (Ember Chunk) 3 (Ember Chunk) SPLIT TIMBER REFRACTORY LOGS Ref. Description Qty. 24ST-R Bottom Rear Log #1 20303592 Ember Chunk #2 (notch on both ends) 81D0110 Ember Chunk # 3 (notch on one end) 20303559 Front Bottom Right Log #4 20303593...
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Page 51: Warranty
After installation, if any of the components manufactured by Vermont Castings Group in the appliance are found to be defective in materials or workmanship, Vermont Castings Group will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner. - Page 52 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...
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