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VENT FREE GAS LOG SET
Owner's Operation and Installation Manual
(S,B)VFM18NG
(S,B)VFM18LP
(S,B)VFM24NG
(S,B)VFM24LP
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 liquids in the
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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.
• 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 combus-
tion and ventilation air must be provided.
Refer to page 4, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation.
Also Design-Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances
a
ny other appliance.
(S,B)IVFMV18NG
(S,B)IVFMV18LP
(S,B)IVFMV24NG
(S,B)IVFMV24LP
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the
appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
This appliance has been tested and approved
under ANSI Z21.11.2–2011 Unvented Gas-
Fired Room Heaters.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation
only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127
factory-built fireplace or listed ventless fire-
box enclosure. It has been design certified for
these installations. EXCEPTION: DO NOT in-
stall this appliance in a factory-built fireplace
that includes instruction stating it has not
been tested or should not be used with un-
vented gas logs.
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket,* permanently located, manu-
factured (mobile) home, where not prohib-
ited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This app-
liance is not convertible for use with other
gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer
ANSI Z21.11.2 - 2011
Unvented Heaters
ANSI Z21.60 - 2004
Vented Decorative
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- Page 1 VENT FREE GAS LOG SET Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual (S,B)VFM18NG (S,B)IVFMV18NG (S,B)VFM18LP (S,B)IVFMV18LP (S,B)VFM24NG (S,B)IVFMV24NG (S,B)VFM24LP (S,B)IVFMV24LP Also Design-Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances ANSI Z21.11.2 - 2011 Unvented Heaters ANSI Z21.60 - 2004 Vented Decorative INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the WARNING: If the information in this manual appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Safety Information ............2 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon Local Codes ..............3 monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, diz- Unpacking ..............4 ziness, and/or nausea. If you have these signs, heater may Product Features ............ -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION fireplace if not enough fresh air is available. See Air CONTINUED for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6. If appliance keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 20. Keep the appliance area clear and free from 11. -
Page 4: Unpacking
4. Check heater for any shipping damage. If h eater is is provided by the method described in damaged, call SHM International at (800) 229-5647 the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ for replacement parts before returning to dealer. -
Page 5: Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Ventilation Air From Outdoors Unusually Tight Construction Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide You must provide two permanent openings: one within enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide 12"... - Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION WARNING: If the area in which the AND VENTILATION heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion CONTINUED air, combustion and ventilation air shall be 3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the provided by one of the methods described space.
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Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your WARNING: Before installing in a solid- appliance. If your gas supply is not correct or if you do not fuel-burning fireplace, the chimney flue know your gas type, do not install appliance. and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creo- INSTALLATION ITEMS NEEDED sote, ashes, and loose paint by a qualified... -
Page 8: Connecting To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY CONTINUED WARNING: This appliance requires a INSTALLATION CLEARANCES 5/8” UNF (Unified National Fine Thread) and 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet WARNING: Maintain the minimum clear- connection and the gas connection tube ances. provided. Mantel Clearances for Installation WARNING: A qualified service person must connect log set to gas supply. -
Page 9: Checking Gas Connections
CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply greater to allow proper gas volume to ap- line as shown in Figure 5. -
Page 10: Operating Log Set
INSTALLATION CONTINUED OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SET INSTALLATION AND SET-UP Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Remote control purchased seperatly. - + - + 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 6). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or Install four (4) "AA"... - Page 13 Log Placement, CVO(18,24,30) MV(18,24)VFM And OVM22...
- Page 18 IMPORTANT ! Check and make sure the logs are clear of The burner flame. Flames touching the logs can produce soo ng!
- Page 23 (Main gas tube may be carefully bent into needed shape) Tube, Main Gas Supply WIP-120-90414 WIP-120-90414 WIP-120-90414...
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Page 25: Specifications
• model and serial numbers of your heater • how heater was malfunctioning You may have further questions about installation, opera- tion or troubleshooting. If so, contact SHM International’s • type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas) Technical Service Department at (800) 229-5647. -
Page 26: Warranty Information
SHM International Corp. warrants the components of this appliance to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. SHM International Corp. at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Re- placement will be made with a new manufactured product or component.
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