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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Consumer: Please retain these instructions for future use.

Page 2 12409-2-0403 Section Page Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ..............................................................................

Page 3 - WARNING; IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Page 3 12409-2-0403 When used without adequate combustion and ventilationair, heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless,poisonous gas. Do not install heater until all necessary provisions aremade for combustion and ventilation air. Consult thewritten instructions provided with the heater fori...

Page 4 - SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER; SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS

Page 4 12409-2-0403 Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell theodor of the chemical put into the gas. You must find out if youcan smell the odorant in propane. Smoking can decrease yourability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect yoursensitivity or ability to detect t...

Page 5 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATION; INTRODUCTION

Page 5 12409-2-0403 Natural Gas Manual Millivolt Regulator pressure setting 6.0" W.C. 3.5" W.C. Gas inlet pressure Max. 10.5" W.C. Max. 10.5" W.C. Min. 7.0" W.C. Min. 5.0" W.C. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Propane Gas Manual Millivolt Regulator pressure setting 10.0" W.C. 10.0&#...

Page 6 - GENERAL INFORMATION

Page 6 12409-2-0403 GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from theroom in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustionand ventilation air must be provided. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gaso-line and other flammable va...

Page 8 - CLEARANCES

Page 8 12409-2-0403 Non-Combustible Requirements for Material Distance Safe Installation 12" or more Non-combustible material. Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be extendedto at least 8" with the installation of theoptional fireplace hood. If you cannot extendnon-combustible ma...

Page 9 - COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

Page 9 12409-2-0403 HEAT RESISTANTMATERIAL8" WITH HOOD HEATER INFIREPLACEOR FIREBOX HOOD 13.5" 14.25" 15.0" 16.0" 8" Mantel 6" Mantel 4" Mantel 2" Mantel MINIMUM CLEARANCE WITH HOOD (Figure 5)Example: A mantel may project from the wall a maximum of 2"at a mini...

Page 10 - FIREPLACE PREPARATION; INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE

Page 10 12409-2-0403 FIREPLACE PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE• Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox.• Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions.Have this cleaning performed annually after installation. • Seal...

Page 11 - BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

Page 11 12409-2-0403 BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE • Turn off the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox.• Seal any fresh air vents and/or ash clean-out doors located on the floor or wall of the fireplace. If left unsealed, drafting maycause pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat resistant seal...

Page 12 - GAS SUPPLY

Page 13 - LOG PLACEMENT

Page 13 12409-2-0403 LOG PLACEMENT LOG PLACEMENT(Figures 12, 13, 14 and 15)SO LogsBefore you begin: This unit is supplied with a set of ceramic fiberlogs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Always weargloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handlinglogs, wash your ha...

Page 14 - PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK

Page 14 12409-2-0403 PROPER INSTALLATION SEQUENCE:VFYR and VFYM-16RWO Logs (Figure 14)1. Install front, left log (#1) onto the grate. The left end of front, left log must be placed to the outside of left grate. 2. Install front, right log (#3) onto right pin and middle pin on flat portion of main bu...

Page 15 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS / FLAME APPEARANCE; CLEANING AND SERVICING

Page 15 12409-2-0403 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS / FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) aswell as the main flame should be visually checked as the log setis installed. In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flameappearance should be sets of...

Page 16 - causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Page 16 12409-2-0403 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information.2. Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open.3. This heater is equipped with an ignition device (piezo) which automatically lights the pilot. 4. Refer to Figure 22 for the location of the piezo ignitor and control...

Page 17 - VFYR LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

Page 17 12409-2-0403 HI/LOREGULATOR CONTROLKNOB PIEZOIGNITOR LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Turn control knob clockwise to OFF position to completely shut off the heater. 2. If applicable: Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position and/or set thermostat (if present) to lowest setting....

Page 18 - PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

Page 18 12409-2-0403 Figures 19 and 22 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correctflame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. Theflame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slightyellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burnerflame meet. Figures 20 and...

Page 19 - WIRING

Page 19 12409-2-0403 WIRING Millivolt ControlThe valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should bechecked at the pressure test point. Turn captured screw counterclockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gaugeover test point (Use test point “A” closest to control knob). Afte...

Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTION; HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

Page 20 12409-2-0403 If the gas quality is bad, your pilot may not stay lit, the burners may produce soot and the heater may backfire when lit. If the gas quality or pressure is low, contact your local gas supplier immediately. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ pilot.a. Ig...

Page 21 - BURNER PARTS LIST & PARTS VIEW

Page 21 12409-2-0403 Index Description Part Number Number Natural Propane Common Parts1 Glass Media (1 Lb.) 10267 10267 14 Burner Support - Right 10212 10212 15 Burner Support - Left 10213 10213 Ignitor Wire R-5668 R-5668 Orifice Holder (18", 24", 30") P-200 P-200 Orifice Holder (16"...

Page 22 - LOGS PARTS LIST & PARTS VIEW

Page 22 12409-2-0403 SO LOG REPLACEMENT Index Part Number No. Description 16 18 24 30 1 Front Log R-4936 R-4584 R-4589 R-4594 2 Left Middle Log ——— R-5856 R-4590 R-4595 2 Middle Log R-4937 ——— ——— ——— 3 Right Middle Log ——— R-5857 R-4591 R-4596 4 Rear Log R-4946 R-4587 R-4592 R-4597 18", 24"...

Page 23 - SERVICE NOTES

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