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VFC Vent Free Fireplace System
Installation & Operating Instructions
Models: VFC24C, VFC24L, VFC32C & VFC32L
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.
•
Do not store or use gasoline or other
fl ammable 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.
– 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.
20308011 08/15 Rev. 1
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- Page 1 VFC Vent Free Fireplace System Installation & Operating Instructions Models: VFC24C, VFC24L, VFC32C & VFC32L 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
VFC 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
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLER OWNER 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
VFC 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
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System PRODUCT FEATURES GAS SPECIFICATIONS AND ORIFICE SIZES ORIFICE MODEL FUEL CONTROL SIZE Fireplace Screen VFC24CNV NAT MILLIVOLT 22,000 16,000 2.35mm VFC24CPV MILLIVOLT 22,000 20,000 1.45mm VFC24CNI 22,000 16,000 2.35mm VFC24CPI 22,000 20,000 1.45mm VFC24LNV MILLIVOLT 22,000 16,000 2.35mm VFC24LPV MILLIVOLT 22,000 20,000... -
Page 6: Cold Climate Option
VFC 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
VFC 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. VFC24 VFC32 ⁄ " (625 mm) 32"... -
Page 8: Pre-Installation Information
VFC 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 logs to prevent skin 42" from the front of the heater. irritation from loose fi... -
Page 9: Fireplace Installation
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System FIREPLACE INSTALLATION the space in which the appliances are installed, through FIREPLACE LOCATION openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part Carefully select the best location for installation of your of a confi ned space. unvented fi... -
Page 10: Clearances
Figure 6. the front of the heater. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure NOTE: The Vermont Castings Group Barrington cabi- net model series BWC300, BWC400 and BWC500 are safe installation. Failure to follow instructions specially designed to comply with all mantel temperature exactly can create a fi... -
Page 11: Securing Heater To Floor Or Hearth
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Anchor fi replace to the side framing members using nailing SECURING HEATER TO FLOOR OR fl anges. HEARTH 1. Bend out the nailing fl anges located on each side of the NOTE: Clearance requirements as detailed in the fi... -
Page 12: Gas Line & Pressure
VFC 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
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System FINAL INSTALLATION REMOVE SCREEN CHECK GAS PRESSURE – IPI 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
VFC 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 WARNING: Label all wires prior to WARNING: Do NOT connect wall... -
Page 15: Connect Remote Receiver
VFC 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
VFC 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
VFC 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
VFC 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
VFC 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 WARNING: Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualifi... -
Page 20: Wall Switch Installation
VFC 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
VFC 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
VFC 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: Electrical Wiring - Fan
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System ELECTRICAL WIRING – FAN WARNING: This fi replace has a three- WARNING: Never attempt to service prong, grounded electrical plug. This heater while it is plugged in, operating, plug helps protect you against electrical or hot. Burns and/or electrical shock could shock. -
Page 24: Log And Media Placement
VFC 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 25: Log Placement (Vfc24L And Vfc32L Only)
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System LOG AND MEDIA PLACEMENT LOG PLACEMENT (VFC24L AND VFC32L DO NOT sprinkle volcanic rock on the logs ONLY) or around the pilot or the main burner. This Before you begin — This unit is supplied with six (6) re- may cause sooting. -
Page 26: Glass Only Placement
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System LOG AND MEDIA PLACEMENT 5. Place the left middle log #5 with the C channel locking 7. Place the top center log #7 by aligning the notch from the front and middle log in place. Figure 27 log #3 to the bottom. -
Page 27: Flame Appearance
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System FLAME APPEARANCE CHECKING THE PILOT FLAME PILOT AND BURNER FLAME APPEARANCE The pilot fl ame must always be present when the Flames from the pilot, front and rear burner should be heater is in operation. It should just touch the top of the visually checked as soon as the heater is installed. -
Page 28: Checking Burner Flame
fi lms or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful, VFC24C/VFC32C MODELS but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are In normal operation at full rate after 15 minutes, the burned off during the initial operation of the appliance, following fl... -
Page 29: Operating Instructions
VFC 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 30: Millivolt/Thermostat Control Lighting Instructions
VFC 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 31: Match Lighting Instructions
VFC 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 32: Cleaning And Servicing
VFC 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 33: Optional Accessories
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FORCED AIR KIT If you are installing the forced air kit (Models BLO24T or BLOT), see the installation instructions provided with the kit for electrical wiring requirements or the blower instal- Retainer lation section. Brackets Model VFC24 uses blower model BLO24T. -
Page 34: Installing Optional Porcelain Panels
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System 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 35: Troubleshooting
VFC 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 36 VFC 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 37 VFC Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS 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 38: Replacement Parts
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS VFC FIREBOX PARTS REF. DESCRIPTION VFC24 VFC32 CANOPY 20308038 20307978 SCREEN ASSEMBLY 20308061 20307979 20308191 20307935 20307926 20307929 LEFT FIREBRICK (OPTIONAL) (CINNAMON) (COLONIAL RED) (CINNAMON) (COLONIAL RED) 20308190 20307934 20307925 20307928 CENTER FIREBRICK (OPTIONAL) (CINNAMON) (COLONIAL RED) (CINNAMON) -
Page 39: Vfc24 Millivolt Burner Parts
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS VFC24 MILLIVOLT BURNER PARTS DESCRIPTION VFC24CNV VFC24CPV VFC24LNV VFC24LPV 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 00K0632 Control Valve 14D0467... -
Page 40: Vfc24 Ipi Burner Parts
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS VFC24 IPI BURNER PARTS DESCRIPTION VFC24CNI VFC24CPI VFC24LNI VFC24LPI 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 95E0100 ODS Module 20303179... -
Page 41: Vfc32 Millivolt Burner Parts
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS VFC32 MILLIVOLT BURNER PARTS DESCRIPTION VFC32CNV VFC32CPV VFC32LNV VFC32LPV 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 00K0632 Control Valve 14D0467... -
Page 42: Vfc33 Ipi Burner Parts
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS VFC32 IPI BURNER PARTS DESCRIPTION VFC32CNI VFC32CPI VFC32LNI VFC32LPI 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 95E0100 ODS Module 20303179... -
Page 43: Log Parts
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT LOGS QUANTITY VFC24 AND VFC32 REPLACEMENT PART NO. LOG # 1 20308256 LOG # 2 20308257 LOG # 3 20308258 LOG # 4 20308259 LOG # 5 20308260 LOG # 6 20308261 LOG # 7 20308262 WARNING:... -
Page 44: 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 46 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...
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