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pleasant hearth VFF-PH20D User Manual

Vent-free gas dual fuel fireplace
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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 most 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.
DUAL FUEL FIREPLACE
1
VENT-FREE GAS
MODEL #VFF-PH20D
VFF-PH26D
VFF-PH32DR
NG
LP
Dual Fuel
418-S-06-5
ANSI Z21.11.2-2011
Rev. 2013-05-10

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  • Page 1 VENT-FREE GAS DUAL FUEL FIREPLACE MODEL #VFF-PH20D VFF-PH26D VFF-PH32DR WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (Natural and Dual Fuel Propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than between natural or propane gases. 418-S-06-5 ANSI Z21.11.2-2011 CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY...

  • 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. Model VFF-PH20D VFF-PH26D VFF-PH32DR Input Rating 20,000 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.

  • Page 6: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION VFF-PH26D/VFF-PH20D VFF-PH32DR Fireplace Fireplace Cabinet Cabinet Hood Hood Screen Screen Remote Transmitter Ignitor Button Ignitor Button Control Knob EI Receiver Control Knob Fig. 1 - Vent-Free Dual Fuel Fireplace Mantel Cabinet WARNING: This fireplace is designed for use with the mantel cabinet provided. Installing the fireplace cabinet without the provided mantel or substituting another mantel will void the warranty and could resuly in property damage and personal injury.

  • 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: Hood Assembly

    HOOD ASSEMBLY (IF REQUIRED) WARNING: Always have screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents excessive temperatures on fireplace surfaces. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury.

  • Page 9: 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 10 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 11 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12 in. of the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Fig.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Combustible Material

    INSTALLATION FIREPLACE CLEARANCES CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home garage • fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18" above floor. • locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it. For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace •...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION WARNING: This appliance 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. Firebox must be disconnected from gas supply and removed from mantel before installing fan accessory.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Important: Insert the wires marked with AUTO, OFF and MAN into line slot on the right corner. Keep wires close to the bottom. Insert two wires’ female plugs marked with T1 and T2 (black and yellow) into two male ports on Temperature Sensor.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Insert the blower link (male plug) into the power link (female port). Important: Bind wires with cable ties (G), and attach cable ties (G) in holes on back of Outer Casing. Attach one in hole near the top and one in hole near the bottom.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Push Rocker Switch (E) into Control Panel and secure. Green Ground Check that all wires are secure Wire and reattach Blower Access Panel to Outer Casing. Capture the Screw Access Panel Green Ground wire between the Access Plate and Outer Casing Outer with the upper right screw.
  • Page 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 ASSEMBLING LOGS VFF-PD26D/VFF-PD20D 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 22 ASSEMBLING LOGS VFF-PH32DR 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 23 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 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 Model VFF-PH32DR LEARN 1. STOP! Read the safety information to the left on this label. 2. Open the lower access panel located below the fireplace screen. REMOTE • Set receiver switch to “ON” position (See Fig. 17). Fig. 17 - Receiver 3.
  • Page 26 OPERATION INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 20 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 21 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 fireplace will shut down.

  • Page 27: 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 fireplace the first time, the flame will be orange for approximately one hour until the log cures.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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 30: Troubleshooting

    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 31 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 32: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., CST, Monday – Friday. FIREBOX MODELS VFF-PH20D, VFF-PH26D, VFF-PH32DR PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION VFF-PH20D VFF-PH26D Top Grille 700-S1014B 700-M1014B Hood 700-S1012B 700-M1012B Window Frame Assembly...

  • Page 33: Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., CST, Monday – Friday. FIREBOX MODELS VFF-PH20D/VFF-PH26D/VFF-PH32DR VFF-PH20D/VFF-PH26D VFF-PH32DR PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION VFF-PH20D VFF-PH26D VFF-PH32DR Log Set (complete) 700-S1018 700-M1018 700-L1018...

  • Page 35: Warranty

    This limited warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser of this Vent-Free Gas Log Set and warrants against any...
  • Page 36 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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