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Page 2 - American National Standards Institute, Inc.; LOCAL CODES; SECTION

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying toassemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can causeserious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon poi-soning. WARNINGS/SAFETY INFORMA...

Page 3 - WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.; Combustion and Ventilation instructions in this owner's manual.; WARNINGS/SAFETY INFORMATION; CONTINUED

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. 2. Never install the fireplace * in a recreational vehicle * where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, to...

Page 4 - VFZC32 SPECIFICATIONS

4 WARNINGS/SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED 17. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Have the heater serviced as it may not be operating properly. 18. Thi...

Page 5 - VFZC32 SPECIFICATIONS,; FIREBOX TOP VIEW

5 VFZC32 SPECIFICATIONS, CONTINUED... FIREBOX TOP VIEW FIREBOX FRONT VIEW FIREBOX SIDE VIEW

Page 6 - WARNING; Operation; Everything needed to complete installation.; LOCATING FIREPLACE

6 PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION This fireplace shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions areprovided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the followinginstructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances inyour home....

Page 7 - AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION; Providing adequate ventilation

7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CONTINUED Providing adequate ventilation The following is excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3,Air for Combustion and Ventilation.All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:1. Unusually T...

Page 8 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space; Example: Gas water Heater

8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CONTINUED 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 the firebox plus any adjoining rooms withdoorless passageways or ventil...

Page 9 - VENTILATION AIR; Figure 1 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

9 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CONTINUED B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air from Outdoors, page 10. C. Install a lower BTU/Hr firebox, if lower BTU/Hr size makes room unconfined. If the actual BTU/Hr used is less than the maximum BTU/Hr the space can support, the spacei...

Page 10 - INSTALLATION CLEARANCES; Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 3); Mantel Clearances for Conventional Installation; INSTALLATION; Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

10 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CONTINUED Ventilation Air From OutdoorsProvide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanentopenings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these itemsdirectly to the outdoors or spa...

Page 11 - Mantel Clearances for Built-in Installation; Figure 4 - Minimum Mantel

11 INSTALLATION CONTINUED 42" NOTE: CLEARANCES ARE THESAME IF USING OPTIONALCABINET MANTELS OR BUILT-ININSTALLATION. Figure 3 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and Ceiling Mantel Clearances for Built-in Installation If placing custom mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearancebetw...

Page 12 - Installing the Fireplace Screen.; Figure 6 - Installing the Fireplace Hood.

12 INSTALLATION CONTINUED Installing the Fireplace Screen. 1. Insert each rod through the rings located at the top of the screen. NOTE: Before placingthe last ring over the rod, slide the tinnerman clip (included in the parts bag) onto the rodand then slide the last ring over the rod. (See Figure 5)...

Page 13 - Installing the Firebrick Panels into the firebox.; Firebox shown with some parts missing for clarity.; Figure 7a

13 INSTALLATION CONTINUED 1. Before installing the firebrick panels you must first remove the brick brackets.A 5/16" nut driver will be required. (See Figure 7a & b, below for location) 2. Carefully remove the firebrick panels from their box. 3. Decide which side of the firebox you want the ...

Page 14 - GAS CONNECTION; CAUTION; FIGURE 8. Gas Connection

GAS CONNECTION CAUTION Use new black iron or steel pipe only. Internally tinned copper tubing can beused in some areas when permitted by local codes. Only use pipe of 1/2" orgreater diameter to allow full gas volume to heater. Excessive pressure loss willoccur if the pipe is too small. A manual ...

Page 15 - GAS PRESSURE CHECK; FIGURE 9. Flex Pipe Connected to control; Gas Flex Pipe

Control Valve Control Bracket(Rightside view facing heater) Test PressureInput Test PressureOutput GAS CONNECTION, CONTINUED... GAS PRESSURE CHECK 15 The gas inlet connection is 3/8" NPT, made at the rear of the main control. This unit comes withan 18" gas flex pipe attached to the control v...

Page 16 - MANTEL INSTALLATION; Fireplace Installation Using Optional Mantel.; Hearth Base; NOTICE

MANTEL INSTALLATION This fireplace may be installed using the cabinet mantel with hearth base accessory againsta wall in your home. You must use one of the Satin Black or Polished BrassTrim Kitsavailable when installing your fireplace with the optional mantel kit. (See Accessories onpage 28 & 29...

Page 18 - Figure 15 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall; Height; Figure 14 - Installing Mantel Top; BUILT-IN INSTALLATION

Figure 15 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall MANTEL INSTALLATION CONTINUED 9. Lower Mantel top onto legs and header to com- plete installation of mantel. Built-in Fireplace Installation. Height Front Width Depth Model # Actual Framing Actual Framing Actual Framing VFZC32 35" 35-1/4" 35-3...

Page 20 - LOG ASSEMBLY; FIGURE 18 - Log Set Assembly

LOG ASSEMBLY LOG POSITIONINGThis unit is supplied with a set of four ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with yourbare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handlinglogs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers. PRO...

Page 21 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid any drafts that alter the burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly into theheater. Do not place a blower inside burn area of fireplace. Ceiling fans may create drafts thatalter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur. This vent-fre...

Page 22 - Close access door and turn on electrical; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; PILOT LOCATION; Meritik; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS,; TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Open access door. 2. Set front burner to Min. and turn off the rear burner by depressing knob and rotatingclockwise until stop. 3. Unplug all electric power (optional blower) if service is to be performed. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force. 5. ...

Page 23 - Turn off heater and allow to cool before cleaning.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CONTINUED MATCH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONSIf the pilot will not light using the piezo ignitor, you can light the pilot with a match. First, locatethe pilot. The pilot is located between the two burner tubes on the right end (facing the unit),inside the firebox. To light pilot with...

Page 24 - Periodic Cleaning; FLAME APPEARANCE; FIGURE 21 - Flames, Natural Gas and LP Gas

CLEANING / SERVICING, CONTINUED Periodic Cleaning • Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater.• Logs - Brush with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush attachment.• Vacuum loose particles and dust from the front and rear burner, control, and piezo.• Inspect burner's and air int...

Page 25 - PARTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST

PARTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST 25 KEY DESCRIPTION PART# QTY. 1 CABINET BOTTOM 24651 1 2 FIREBOX BACK 24652 1 3 FIREBOX LEFT SIDE 24653 1 4 FIREBOX RIGHT SIDE 24654 1 5 FIREBOX BOTTOM 24655 1 6 FIREBOX TOP 24656 1 7 CABINET BACK 24657 1 8 CABINET LEFT SIDE 24658 1 9 CABINET RIGHT SIDE 24659 1 10 INNER ...

Page 26 - GENERATOR ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAM

5 16 15 6 8 9 2 3 7 4 10 11 17 1 19 18 A B C D 20 13 14 12 GENERATOR ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAM 26

Page 27 - GENERATOR ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST

KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 24610 BURNER PLATE 1 2 24611 CONTROL BRACKET 1 3 81193 CONTROL VALVE (NATURAL) 1 81194 CONTROL VALVE (L.P.) 1 4 83251 10-24 x 1 SL ROD 2 5 83244 10-24 KEP NUT 2 • 83343 #10 X 1/2 HX HD SCREW 10 6 89831 BURNER/CONTROL FITTING 1 7 89834 1/4" TUBE, BURNER 1 8 89838 1/4...

Page 28 - Wiring Diagram For Optional VF32B Blower Kit; Installing the Optional VF32B Blower Kit.; WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring Diagram For Optional VF32B Blower Kit BLOWER BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN WHITE RHEOSTAT & JUNCTION BOX COVER 2X4 JUNCTION BOX TO POWER SUPPLY You may install the VF32B Blower Kit in the VFZC32 Vent-free Gas Fireplace.Each Blower Kit includes the following: 1- 120 CFM B...

Page 29 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; CABINET MANTEL; Golden Oak Cabinet Mantel; HEARTH BASE; Golden Oak Hearth Base; FACE MANTEL; Unfinished Face Mantel

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 29 You may purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supplyt h e s e a c c e s s o r i e s , c a l l U n i t e d S t a t e s S t o v e C o m p a n y ' s S a l e s D e p a r t m e n t a t1-423-837-2100 for information. You can also write to the ...

Page 30 - Model VF32BH for use with VFZC36 Firebox.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 30 Drawings are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may very in appearance. ALUMINUM TRIM KITS Model VF32PB - Polished Brass Trim KitModel VF32SB - Satin Black Trim KitThe Trim Kits must be used when installingfirebox with Cabinet Mantel or Face Mantel. BRASS HOOD Mod...

Page 31 - HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS; Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.; UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY

31 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS This Manual will help you obtain efficient, dependable service from your Vent-FreeZero-Clearance Gas Fireplace, and enable you to order repair parts. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. When writing, always give the full model number which is on the na...

Page 32 - Keeping America Warm Since 1869; United States Stove Company; 27 Industrial Park Road; Save this manual for future reference.

32 COMPANY UN ITED STATESSTOVE C S S U Keeping America Warm Since 1869 United States Stove Company 227 Industrial Park Road P.O.Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380 (423) 837-2100 Save this manual for future reference. VFZC32 Owner's Manual