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WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (Natural and
Propane) gas. Field conversion
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 must be provided.
Refer to Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 8 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 LOG SET
MODEL # VFL-VO24DR
VFL-RO24DR
VFL-VO30DR
VFL-RO30DR
NG
LP
Dual Fuel
0418GL011S
ANSI Z21.11.2-2013
ANSI Z21.60-2012
80-10-420 - 2016-05-03
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- Page 1 VENT-FREE GAS LOG SET MODEL # VFL-VO24DR VFL-RO24DR VFL-VO30DR VFL-RO30DR WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (Natural and Propane) gas. Field conversion Dual Fuel is not permitted other than between natural or propane gases. 0418GL011S ANSI Z21.11.2-2013 CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY ANSI Z21.60-2012...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
WARNING: Read the Installation & Operating Instructions before using this appliance. 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. ITEM VFL-VO24DR VFL-VO30DR VFL-RO24DR VFL-RO30DR Input Rating... -
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 Log Locator Pin NG ODS Pilot 2-Places LP ODS Pilot Grate Cap Burner Tube Grate Piezo Ignitor Control Valve Ember Bed Receiver Heat Shield Receiver... -
Page 7: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES This log set has been tested and approved to ANSI Z21.11.2-2013 standard for Unvented Heaters and can be operated with the flue damper closed. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters. DUAL FUEL CAPABILITY Your heater is equipped to operate on either propane or natural gas. -
Page 8: Preparing For Installation
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30 mL) of water for every 1,000 BTUs (.3 kw) of gas input per hour. - 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.
- Page 10 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, or applicable local codes.
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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 CHECK GAS TYPE Make sure your gas supply is correct for your log set. If supply is not correct, do not install heater. Call dealer where you purchased heater for proper gas log set. LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Log Size Minimum Firebox Size Height Depth...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION MINIMUM NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL CLEARANCE If Not Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 in. thick. With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it, such as a noncombustible fireplace hood accessory.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If the clearances listed below are not met, you will need a hood. Determining Mantel Clearances If you meet minimum clearance requirements between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not necessary (see Fig.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION FLOOR CLEARANCES a) If installing appliance on floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14 in. to combustibles (see Fig. 7). b) If combustible materials are less than 14 in. to the fireplace, you must install appliance at least 5 in.
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Page 16: Unpacking
INSTALLATION 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. Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list. - Page 17 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 18 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 19 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. 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 20 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.
- Page 21 INSTALLATION In compliance with ANSI Z21.60•CGA2.26 and National Fuel Gas Code, Section 6. BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE - Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. - Clean fireplace floor and chimney before installing log set. Seal any ash. Clean out doors to protect the unit from down drafts.
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Page 22: Log Assembly
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. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication CAUTION: After installation and peridically thereafter, check to ensure that no yellow flame comes in contact with any log. - Page 23 NOTE: This is an optional accessory, and is not required for operation of the heater. WARNING: Apply loose material per instruction manual. DO NOT apply extra material or material not supplied with the heater. Replace only with Pleasant Hearth brand Ember Flakes (Model #GEF100).
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Page 24: 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 25 OPERATION LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information as noted above. LEARN 2. Set receiver switch to “ON” position (See Fig. 26). • When used as a vented decorative appliance, use of the thermostat function is prohibited, operate manually only. REMOTE Fig.
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Page 26: Remote Control Operation
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION MULIT-FUNCTION WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A LATCHING SOLENOID VALVE, MANUALLY OR WITH A THERMOSTAT FUCTION IF YOU CANNOT READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR OPERATE INTRODUCTION This remote control system was developed to provide a safe, reliable, and user-friendly remote control system for gas heating appliances. - Page 27 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION LCD - Liquid Crystal Display DISPLAY Indicates CURRENT room temperature . F OR Indicates degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. FLAME Indicates burner/valve in operation. ROOM Indicates remote is in THERMO operation. TEMP Appears during manual operation. ROOM TEMP Appears during time the of setting the desired temperature in the thermo operation.
- Page 28 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION release the SET key. The LCD screen will display the set temperature for 3 seconds and the LCD screen will flash the set temperature for 3 seconds, then the LCD screen will default to display the room temperature.
- Page 29 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION FUNCTIONS: With the slide switch in the REMOTE position, the system will only operate • Remote Receiver if the remote receiver receives commands from the transmitter. Wire terminals Upon initial use or after an extended period of no use, the ON button may •...
- Page 30 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION NOTE: Up to 6.3 VDC of power is provided at the receiver terminal. GENERAL INFORMATION COMMUNICATION – SAFETY – TRANSMITTER – (C/S – TX) This remote control has a COMMUNICATION –SAFETY function built into its software. It provides an extra margin of safety when the TRANSMITTER is out of the normal 20-foot operating range of the receiver.
- Page 31 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION TRANSMITTER WALL CLIP The transmitter can be hung on a wall using the clip provided. If the clip is installed on a solid wood wall, drill 1/8" pilot holes and install with the screws WALL CLIP SLOT provided.
- Page 32 OPERATION INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 29 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 30 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.
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Page 33: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 31 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 32 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 34 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. 33). 3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner. 4.
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Page 35: 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 36 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Control knob is not fully 1. Press in control knob fully. ODS/pilot lights pressed in. but flame goes out 2. Control knob is not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control when control knob is in long enough.
- Page 37 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.
- Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING - PRESSURE SWITCH SET POINT ADJUSTMENT: QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY Only a qualified agency should perform installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, and repair and servicing of equipment. The term “qualified agency” means any individual, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for: a) Installing, testing, or replacing gas piping or b) Connecting, installing, testing, repairing, or servicing equipment;...
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Page 39: Replacement Parts
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 NO. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION VFL-VO24DR VFL-VO30DR VFL-RO24DR VFL-RO30DR Log Set (complete) 1 - 1 Log 1 4UB2A 4UB3A 1 - 2 Log 2 H-010A H-003A 1 - 3 Log 3... - Page 40 This limited warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser of this heater and warrants against any years years...
- Page 41 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...
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Code CP on remote. Can’t get it to start, I replaced batteries and it beeped when I put in the last one. Nothing will happen.