FMI VSGF28NTF, VSGF28PTF Operation And Installation Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEM

PFS

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS

VSGF28NTF AND VSGF28PTF

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other 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.

• 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 re department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Local Codes......................................................... 4

Product Identication ........................................... 5

Unpacking............................................................ 5

Product Features ................................................. 5

Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 6

Installation ........................................................... 8

Operation ........................................................... 18

Inspecting Burners............................................. 20

Cleaning ............................................................ 21

SAFETY

Wiring Diagram .................................................. 22

Specications .................................................... 22

Replacement Parts ............................................ 22

Troubleshooting ................................................. 23

Technical Service............................................... 27

Service Hints ..................................................... 27

Accessories ....................................................... 27

Parts .................................................................. 28

Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

WARNING: Improper in-

stallation, adjustment, alteration, service or main-

tenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer

to this manual for correct

installation and operational procedures. For assis-

tance or additional infor-

mation consult a qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an

unvented gas-red heater. It uses air (oxygen)

from the room in which

it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion

and ventilation air must

be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 6

of this manual.

This appliance may be in-

stalled in an aftermarket*,

permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

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.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for

purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

WARNING: This product

contains and/or generates

chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.

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DANGER: Carbon monoxide

poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs

of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the

u, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the replace may not

be working properly. Get fresh air at once!

Have replace serviced. Some people are

more affected by carbon monoxide than oth-

ers. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the inuence of alcohol and those at

high altitudes. Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and

propane/LP gases are odorless. An odormaking agent is added to the gas. The odor

helps you detect a gas leak. However, the

odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of

this replace.

WARNING: Any change to

this heater or its controls can

be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this replace.

WARNING: Do not allow fans

to blow directly into the replace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner ame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner ame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of trafc and away from furniture and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the replace.

Fireplace front and screen become very hot when running replace. Keep children and adults

away from hot surfaces to avoid

burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the room

with replace.

You must operate this replace with the replace screen and hood in place. Make sure replace screen and hood are in place before running replace.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.

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 (propane/LP units only).

3. 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

• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the re department

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4. This replace shall not be installed in a

bedroom or bathroom.

5. Do not use this replace as a wood-burning replace. Use only the logs provided with the replace.

6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such

as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool.

Using these added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into the control

area of replace.

7. This replace is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off replace and call a qualied service

person. Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to log cur-

ing and replace burning manufacturing

residues.

8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning, page 21.

9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these products may

create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.

10. This replace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This replace has an Oxygen

Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the replace if enough fresh air is not available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,

page 6. If replace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 23.

11. Do not run replace

• where ammable liquids or vapors are

used or stored

• under dusty conditions

12. Do not use this replace to cook food or

burn paper or other objects.

13. Do not use replace if any part has been

exposed to or under water. Immediately

call a qualied service technician to inspect the replace and to replace any part

of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

14. Do not operate fireplace if any log is

broken. Do not operate replace if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).

15. Turn fireplace off and let cool before

servicing. Only a qualied service person should service and repair replace.

16. Operating replace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

17. To prevent performance problems in

propane/LP units, do not use propane/LP

fuel tanks of less than 100 lbs. capacity (propane/LP units only).

18. Provide adequate clearances around air

openings.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use replace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes,

use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Note: Where listed vented decorative logs are required, thermostat operation is not permitted.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

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State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural

gas-red supplemental room heaters shall

provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

Vent-free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Rear

Log Set

Base Assembly

Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly

Front Burner

Burner

UNPACKING

CAUTION: Do not remove the

data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.

1. With utility knife, cut carton all the way

around above staples on bottom tray. Lift carton off of heater. Remove packing.

Note: Hood is located in packing on right

hand side of heater front. Lift heater off bottom tray.

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This vent-free replace is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat

loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is gen-

erated by both realistic ames and glowing embers. When used without the blower, the replace requires no electricity making it ideal

for emergency backup heat.

SAFETY DEVICE

This replace has a pilot with an Oxygen

Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff

system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature

for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot

system shuts off the replace if there is not

enough fresh air.

PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM

This replace has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries or other sources to light replace.

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Top Outer Casing

Top Louver Assembly

Fireplace Hood

Screen Assembly

Bottom Louver Assembly

Figure 2 - Fireplace

2. Locate two screws above top corners of

the replace screen. Remove and discard these screws. Lift replace screen up and

pull out to remove.

3. Remove protective packaging applied to

logs, log base assembly, and replace.

4. Remove replace hood from carton insert.

5. Check all items for any shipping damage.

If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought replace.

Blower Assembly

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

This replace has a blower assembly. The

blower operates thermostatically and has a variable speed control. The blower circulates

heated air from the replace into the room.

Use of blower is optional.

THERMOSTAT CONTROL

This replace has a thermostat sensing bulb

and control valve. The thermostat controls the

heat output and ame height. This maintains

a consistent room temperature. Even the

lowest setting provides realistic ames and

glowing embers from two burners. Selecting

higher comfort settings allows replace to run longer, producing greater heat output. At lower comfort settings, the replace will run less.

This results in increased heating comfort. This can also result in lower gas results.

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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 National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or

applicable local codes. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.

Today’s homes are built more energy efcient than ever. New materials, increased insulation

and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.

During heating months, home owners want

their homes as airtight as possible. While it is good to make your home energy

efcient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh

air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.

Exhaust fans, reboxes, clothes dryers and

fuel burning appliances draw air from the

house to operate. You must provide adequate

fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE

VENTILATION

The following are excerpts from National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three

following ventilation classications:

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconned Space

3. Conned Space

The information on pages 6 through 9 will help you classify your space and provide

adequate ventilation.

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion

and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide

additional fresh air.

Unusually tight construction is dened as

construction where:

a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-

side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 less with openings gasketed or sealed

and

b. weather stripping has been added on

openable windows and doors and

c. caulking or sealants are applied to

areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and oors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical and gas lines and at other openings.

If your home meets all of the three criteria

above, you must provide additional fresh air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.

If your home does not meet all of the three

criteria above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location, page 7.

Conned and Unconned Space

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54 denes a conned space as a space

whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per

1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate

input rating of all appliances installed in that

space and an unconned space as a space

whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet

per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3 per kw) of the ag-

gregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are

installed*, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconned space.

* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.

-11

kg per pa-sec-m2) or

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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Conned or Unconned Space

Use this work sheet to determine if you have

a conned or unconned space.

Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.

1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).

Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.

(volume of space)

Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft.

(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space)

If additional ventilation to adjoining room

is supplied with grills or openings, add the

volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space.

2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.

________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-

mum Btu/Hr the space can support)

Example: 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20

= 63,360 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can

support)

3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.

Vent-free replace __________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* __________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace __________ Btu/Hr Vented gas heater __________ Btu/Hr Gas replace logs __________ Btu/Hr Other gas appliances*+ __________ Btu/Hr Total = _________ Btu/Hr * Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.

Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

Example: Gas water heater __________ Btu/Hr Vent-free replace + _________ Btu/Hr Total = _________ Btu/Hr

40,000 39,000 79,000

4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/ Hr used.

_______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can

support)

_______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr

used)

Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the

space can support)

79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of

Btu/Hr used)

The space in the above example is a conned

space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:

A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an

adjoining room. If the extra space provides an

unconned space, remove door to adjoining

room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 8.

B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See

Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.

C. Install a lower Btu/Hr replace, if lower Btu/

Hr size makes room unconned.

If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the

maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconned space. You will need

no additional fresh air ventilation.

WARNING: If the area in which

the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code,

or applicable local codes.

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Remove Door into Adjoining

Room, Option

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

Ventilation

Grills Into

Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

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VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining

unconned space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconned space, you must provide

two permanent openings: one within 12" of the

ceiling and one within 12" of the oor on the

wall connecting the two spaces (see options

1 and 2, Figure 3). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 3).

Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation

grills or ducts.

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling

and one within 12" of the oor. Connect these

items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size

of ventilation grills or ducts. IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for

inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent.

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside

Building

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This heater is intended

for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.

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Ventilated Attic

Crawl Space

Ventilated

To Attic

Crawl

Space

Outlet Air

Inlet Air

Outlet Air

Inlet Air

Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

WARNING: A qualied service person must install replace. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the

replace

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture,

clothing or other ammable objects are less than 36" from front and 42" from top of replace. For side clearances see Figure 8, page 10

• in high trafc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

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WARNING: These models have

a three-prong, grounded electrical plug. This plug helps protect you against electrical shock. Only connect plug to a properly grounded, three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

CAUTION: This replace cre-

ates warm air currents. These

currents move heat to wall sur-

faces next to replace. Installing replace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited, to tobacco

smoke, aromatic candles, clean-

ing uids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.

Note: Your replace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides or top of your replace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your replace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation. See Built-In

Fireplace Installation, page 12.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture

to the air. Although this is benecial, installing replace in rooms without enough ventilation

air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventila-

tion, page 6.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the replace is level. If replace is not level, log set will not work

properly.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/

LP) for your replace. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install replace. Call dealer where you bought replace for proper type replace.

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WARNING: This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane/LP gas but not both. Gas type is indicated on the rating plate. Field conversion is not permitted.

ELECTRICAL HOOKUP

This replace has a blower assembly with an electrical cord. The electrical cord is ve feet in length. You must locate replace within

reach of 120-volt grounded electrical outlet. If

not, you must install an electrical outlet within reach of replace power cord. The GA3555

outlet accessory may be used for built-in installation when a blower is installed.

INSTALLING HOOD

Install hood to rail already installed in replace

as shown in Figure 5. Use 3 Phillips screws provided.

Rail

Hood

Screw

Figure 5 - Installing Hood

ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING

OPTIONAL PERIMETER TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory)

IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the rebox in a wall, do not attach trim at this time. See Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 12.

Note: These instructions are for assembling

and attaching trim to replace.

1. Remove packaging from three pieces of trim.

2. Locate four screws, two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the

hardware packet.

3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown

in Figure 6, page 10.

4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top trim (see

Figure 6, page 10).

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5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side trim (see Figure 6).

6. While rmly holding edges of trim together,

tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.

8. Tighten trim hanging screws (#10 x 6.25 shoulder) into holes in cabinets. Place

the assembled trim onto replace cabinet.

Align hanging notches on trim with hang-

ing screws on side of replace (see Figure

7). Push trim rmly into place, sliding

hanging notches over hanging screws.

Set Screws

Top Trim

Side Trim

Adjusting Plate

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling

A. Clearances from the side of the replace

cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 8.

Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,

etc. is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combustible material must be 4" from the side

of the replace opening (see Figure 8).

B. Clearances from the top of the replace

opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42".

Example

Mitered

Shim

Edge Mitered Edge

Slot

Figure 6 - Assembling Perimeter Trim

Assembled Trim

Figure 7 - Attaching Perimeter Trim to

Fireplace

Slot

Trim Hanging Screws

Hanging Notches on Trim

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the

minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from oor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.

Carefully follow these instructions. This will ensure safe installation.

*Minimum 16" from Side Wall

Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance for

Combustible to Wall

CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

Conventional installation of this fireplace

involves installing replace along with the corner, face, or cabinet mantel with hearth

base accessories against a wall in your home. Follow the instructions in this section to install

the replace in this manner.

1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base,

and trim accessories. Assembly instructions are included with each accessory.

2. When installing blower, install a properly grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical outlet at replace location if an outlet is not there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet

mantel will cover it when installed (see

Figure 9, page 11).

3. Install gas piping to replace location. This installation includes an approved exible

gas line (if allowed by local codes) after

the equipment shutoff valve. The exible

gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 13.

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4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an access

hole in hearth top to run exible gas line to replace (see Figure 9). Make sure to

locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed.

Note: You can secure base to oor using

wood screws. Countersink screw heads and

putty over.

5. Route exible gas line through access

hole in hearth base.

6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base

(see Figure 10). Make sure mantel is ush

against wall.

7. Break off nailing anges (see Figure 11)

with hammer or pliers.

8. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set

replace on protective material, with back of replace inside mantel opening.

9. If blower is installed, route blower electri-

cal cord through access holes in either

side of replace.

Note: Bushing may be moved if necessary.

Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.

Rigid Pipe and Gas Shutoff Valve

Electrical Outlet

10. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or dam-

age hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any

laminate trim on hearth base. Remove protective material from top of hearth base

and from front of replace (if any).

Note: You can secure replace to hearth

or oor. Open lower louver. Locate screw holes in bottom of base. Tighten wood

screws through these holes and into hearth

or oor.

11. Attach exible gas line from replace gas

regulator to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15.

12. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16.

Nailing Flanges

Hearth Base

Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base

Accessory Against Wall

Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel

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Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges

Cabinet Mantel

Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace into

Cabinet Mantel

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BUILT-IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this rebox involves installing rebox into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of rebox ush with wall.

Optional brass trim accessories are available (see Accessories, page 27). The brass trim

will extend past sides of rebox approximately

1/2". This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing a mantel above the

rebox, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 8, page 10. Use the following instructions to install the rebox in this manner.

1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions

shown in Figure 14 for the rough opening. The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2. If using blower, install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet, in replace. Follow instructions

included in kit.

Actual Framing

Height 32 3/8" 33"

Front Width 34 5/16" 35 1/2"

Depth 16 11/16" 17 3/4"

3. Install gas piping into replace location.

This installation includes an approved

exible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The ex-

ible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Pip- ing to Fireplace Location, page 13.

4. Carefully set replace in front of rough opening with back of replace inside wall

opening.

5. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.

6. Attach exible gas line to gas supply.

See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15.

7. Attach replace to wall studs using nails

or wood screws through holes in nailing

ange (see Figure 15).

8. Check all gas connections for leaks. See

Checking Gas Connections, page 16.

9. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.

10. Install trim after nal nishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 10).

IMPORTANT: When nishing your rebox, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,

etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top

of the rebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the rebox front facing.

Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Wall

Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Corner

WARNING: Do not allow any

combustible materials to overlap the rebox front facing.

Nails or Wood Screws

Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall

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Studs

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13"

16"

19"

21"

2 1/2"

10"

Minimum NonCombustible Material

INSTALLATION

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IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such

as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing,

but should never cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Do not allow

noncombustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Use only non-

combustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front facing with noncombustible facing material.

Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

If placing mantel above built-in replace, you

must meet minimum clearance between man-

tel shelf and top of replace opening.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one

of the following:

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height

• remove the mantel

Note:

All Vertical

measurements

are from top of replace opening to bottom of mantel shelf.

Mantel Shelf

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all

minimum clearances shown in

this manual.

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualied service person must connect replace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect

propane/LP replace directly to the propane/LP supply. This replace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the replace and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect

natural gas replace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

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Installation Items Needed

Before installing replace, make sure you

have the items listed below.

• external regulator for propane/LP unit only

(supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

• sediment trap (optional)

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

• approved exible gas line with gas con-

nector (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)

* A equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT

tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge

connection. Purchase the optional equipment

shutoff valve from your dealer.

For propane/LP units, the installer must

supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not re-

duce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator

damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure

17. Pointing the vent down protects it from

freezing rain or sleet.

Propane/LP Supply Tank

External Regulator

Vent Pointing Down

Figure 17 - External Regulator With Vent

Pointing Down

CAUTION: Use only new,

black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to replace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.

Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate

NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.

NPT tap must be upstream from replace

(see Figure 18).

IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment

shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.

Check your building codes for any special

requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to replaces.

Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could

result in clogged replace valves.

Equipment Shutoff Valve

With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Natural Gas

From Gas Meter (5" W.C.** to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) Propane/LP From External

3" Minimum

Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint

Sediment Trap

Figure 18 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff

valve from your dealer. ** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input

adjustment.

Regulator (11" W.C.** to 14" W.C. Pressure)

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WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.

We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 18. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between

fuel supply and replace. Locate sediment

trap where trapped matter is not likely to

freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and

contaminants. This keeps them from going

into replace gas controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, replace

may not run properly.

CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY

Installation Items Needed

• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver

• Phillips screwdriver

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not

provided)

1. Remove replace screen. Remove one screw that holds replace screen in place

for shipping. This screw is located near top left side of screen. Discard screw. Lift replace screen up and pull out to remove.

2. Remove screws that attach log base

assembly to replace (see Figure 19).

Carefully lift up log base assembly and

remove from replace (see Figure 19).

Note: If adding the HFL series brick liner accessory, install it now. Follow instructions in HFL series accessory kit.

CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burner. This could damage burner. Only handle base by grates.

3. Route gas line (provided by installer)

from equipment shutoff valve to replace. Route exible gas supply line through one

of the access holes.

NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A exible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the replace (see Figure 20). The exible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.

4. Attach the exible gas line to gas supply (see Figure 20). Check tightness of ex-

ible gas line attached to gas regulator of

replace (see Figure 20).

5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16.

6. Replace log base assembly back into replace. Feed exible gas line into replace base area while replacing log base

assembly. Make sure the entire exible gas line is in replace base area. Reattach log base assembly to replace with

screws removed in step 2.

To Fireplace Gas Regulator

Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator

Equipment

Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer

Propane/LP

To External Regulator

Figure 19 - Removing Log Base

Assembly From Fireplace

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Natural Gas

To Gas Meter

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CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas piping

and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after

installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an open

ame to check for a leak. Apply

a noncorrosive leak detection

uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Disconnect replace with its main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shut-

off valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will dam-

age replace regulator.

2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-

ment shutoff valve was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either

opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air.

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive leak detection

uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show

a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment

shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-

nected ttings for leaks.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 21).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either

opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air.

3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or pro-

pane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve

for propane/LP (see Figures 22 and 23).

Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to

all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

Equipment

Shutoff Valve

Figure 21 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Gas Control Valve

Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints for

Natural Gas

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Gas Control Valve

Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints for

Propane/LP Gas

Open

Closed

Gas Meter

Propane/LP Supply Tank

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PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS

CONNECTIONS

1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 21, page 16).

2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve.

3. Make sure control knob of replace is in

the OFF position.

4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff

valve to gas control valve (see Figures

22 or 23, page 16). Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles

forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light replace (see Operation, page 18).

Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off replace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19, depending on your

model).

INSTALLING LOGS

4. Position front left log against left side of grate prongs (see Figure 24).

5. Place middle right log over front right and bottom logs as shown in Figure 25. Be sure hole in middle right log seats over pin in bottom log.

6. Place middle left log over front left and bottom logs as show in Figure 25. Be sure hole in middle left log seats over pin in front left log.

7. Install replace screen by slipping notches of replace screen over screws on front of replace (see Figure 26, page 18).

Front Left Log

Rear Log

WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not remove

the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important safety and warranty information.

It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater.

1. Place bottom log in center of the base assembly as shown in Figure 24.

2. Rest rear log in back corner sections of base assembly as shown in Figure 24. Make sure log is completely vertical and not leaning in toward burner where the

ame will touch the log.

3. Position front right log against right side of grate prongs (see Figure 24).

Grate Prongs

Middle Left Log

Pin on Front Left Log

Base Assembly

Figure 24 - Installing Bottom Logs

Bottom Log

Figure 25 - Installing Top Logs

Bottom Log

Front Right Log

Middle Right Log

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INSTALLATION

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WARNING: You must operate this replace with the replace screen in place. Make sure replace screen is in place before running replace.

OPERATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not fol-

low these instructions exactly,

a re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

A. This appliance has a pilot which must

be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around

the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electric 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 re department.

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn

the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualied service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a re or explosion.

Notches

Screws for Mounting Screen

Figure 26 - Installing Fireplace Screen

D. Do not use this appliance if any part

has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: You must operate this replace with the replace screen in place. Make sure replace screen is installed before running replace.

NOTICE: During initial operation of new replace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Orange ame will also be present. Open window to vent smell. Operate replace on HI position to burn off odor. This will only last a few hours.

STOP! Read the safety information, column 1.

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully

open.

3. Turn control knob clockwise to the

OFF position (see Figure 27, page 19).

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4. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information, page 18. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

5. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position. Press in control knob

for ve (5) seconds (see Figure 27).

Note: If running replace for rst time,

there will be air in gas line. You may need to press in control knob for 30 seconds or longer. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.

6. Continue pressing control knob in. Press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front

burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor

button until pilot lights.

Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a

qualied service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light

pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting Procedure.

7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-

onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,

release control knob.

Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3

through 7. This replace has a safety interlock system. Wait one (1) minute for system to reset before lighting pilot

again.

• If control knob does not pop out when

released, contact a qualified service

person or gas supplier for repairs.

8. Turn control knob counterclockwise to desired heating level. The burners should light. Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO.

9. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only,

turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position.

CAUTION: Do not try to ad-

just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.

2. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 21, page 16).

THERMOSTAT CONTROL

OPERATION

You can set the thermostat control knob to any comfort level between HI and LO. The thermostat will gradually modulate the heat output

and ame height from higher to lower settings or pilot, in order to maintain the comfort level

you select. The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of

space to be heated, the output of the central heating system, etc.

Note: Selecting the HI setting will cause the

burner to remain on without modulating down

in most cases.

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting

Instructions, page 18.

2. Press control knob and light pilot with match.

3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-

onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,

release control knob. Now follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions, column 1.

Ignitor Electrode

Pilot Burner

Ignitor Button

Control Knob

Figure 27 - Control Knob and Ignitor

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CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION

Continued

BLOWER

OPERATION

WARNING: This replace has a three-prong, grounded electrical plug. This plug helps protect you against electrical shock. Only connect plug to a properly grounded, three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

INSPECTING BURNERS

Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame

patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 29 shows a correct pilot ame pattern. Figure 30 shows an incorrect pilot ame pattern. The incorrect pilot ame is not touching

the thermocouple. This will cause the thermo-

couple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the replace will shut down.

If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown

in Figure 30

• turn replace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19)

• see Troubleshooting, page 23

Note: The pilot ame on natural gas units will have a slight curve, but ame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color.

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

Figure 29 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

(Propane/LP Shown)

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

Locate the blower switch by opening lower

louver on replace. Blower switch is located

at lower left inside louver door. This thermostat-controlled blower has a vari-

able speed control with an ON/OFF switch. The blower will start when the thermostat senses a

sufcient increase in rebox temperature.

Note: It is safe to operate replace with blower turned off. However, the blower helps distribute heated air from the replace.

Note: Periodically check the louvers of the rebox and remove any dust, dirt or other obstructions.

ame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue ame.

WARNING: If front burner ame pattern shows yellow tipping, your replace could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide. Follow instructions at bottom of this page. Yellow ame on rear burner is normal.

NOTICE: Do not mistake orange ames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other ne particles are burned by fireplace, causing brief patches of orange ame.

If front burner ame pattern is incorrect, as

shown in Figure 32

• turn replace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19)

• see Troubleshooting, page 23

Figure 30 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 31 shows correct front burner ame

pattern. Figure 32 shows incorrect front

burner ame pattern. The incorrect burner

(Propane/LP Shown)

Figure 31 - Correct Front Burner Flame

Figure 32 - Incorrect Front Burner Flame

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Pattern

Yellow Tipping At Top of Blue Flame

Pattern

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CLEANING

WARNING: Turn off replace

and let cool before cleaning.

CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner and circulating air passageways of replace clean. Inspect these areas of replace before each use. Have replace inspected yearly by a qualied service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.

WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.

BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND

PILOT AIR INLET HOLE

The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean burning flame. Keep these

holes clear of dust, dirt, lint and pet hair.

Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season. Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and

have heater inspected yearly by a qualied

service person. We also recommend that you keep the burner

tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI.

Your local computer store, hardware store or

home center may carry compressed air in a

can. If using compressed air in a can, please

follow the directions on the can. If you don’t follow directions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly.

1. Shut off unit, including pilot. Allow unit to

cool for at least thirty minutes.

2. Inspect burner, pilot and primary air inlet

holes on injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 33).

3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner.

4. Check injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove any large

particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.

5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder.

6. In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4.

Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip

on the pilot ame indicates dust and dirt in

the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air

inlet hole about 2" from where the pilot ame

comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure

34). With unit off, lightly blow air through the

air inlet hole. You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available.

Injector

Ports/ Slots

Burner Tube

Primary Air Inlet Holes

Figure 33 - Injector Holder On Outlet

Burner Tube

Pilot Assembly

Pilot Air Inlet Hole

Figure 34 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole

Holder

Ports/ Slots

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CLEANING

Red

Variable

Fan Switch

(N.O.)

Green

White

110/115

V.A.C.

Blower

Motor

Black

Off

Black

Blue

Continued

LOGS

• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to In- stalling Logs, pages 17, to properly replace

logs.

• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dimesized or larger).

SPECIFICATIONS

Model VSGF28NTF

• Rating (Variable): 21,000/28,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Natural Gas

• Ignition: Piezo

• Pressure Manifold: 3.4" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Maximum 10.5" W.C., Minimum* 5" W.C.

• Shipping Weight: 100 lbs.

* For input adjustment

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

Model VSGF28PTF

• Rating (Variable): 23,000/28,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Propane/LP

• Ignition: Piezo

• Pressure Manifold: 7.9" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Maximum 14" W.C., Minimum* 11" W.C.

• Shipping Weight: 100 lbs.

* For input adjustment

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.

Contact authorized dealers of this product.

If they can’t supply original replacement

part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at

1-866-328-4537.

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When calling, have ready:

• your name

• your address

• model and serial numbers of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• purchase date Usually, we will ask you to return the part to

the factory.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a

qualied service person should service and repair heater.

CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean

ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.

Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

When ignitor button is

pressed, there is no spark

at ODS/pilot

When ignitor button is

pressed, there is spark at

ODS/pilot but no ignition

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable

2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet

3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose

4. Broken ignitor cable

5. Bad piezo ignitor

6. Ignitor electrode broken

7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong

1. Gas supply turned off or

equipment shutoff valve

closed

2. Control knob not in PILOT position

3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position

4. Air in gas lines when installed

5. Depleted gas supply (propane/LP only)

6. ODS/pilot is clogged

7. Gas regulator setting is not correct

REMEDY

1. Reconnect ignitor cable

2. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry

3. Tighten nut holding piezo

ignitor to base panel of log set. Nut is located behind base panel

4. Replace ignitor cable

5. Replace piezo ignitor

6. Replace pilot assembly

7. Replace pilot assembly

1. Turn on gas supply or open

equipment shutoff valve

2. Turn control knob to PILOT position

3. Press in control knob while in PILOT position

4. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed

5. Contact local propane/LP gas company

6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning, page 21) or re- place ODS/pilot assembly

7. Replace gas regulator

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OBSERVED PROBLEM

ODS/pilot lights but ame

goes out when control knob is released

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Control knob not fully pressed in

2. Control knob not pressed in long enough

3. Equipment shutoff valve not

fully open

4. Pilot flame not touching

thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot ame to go out. This

problem could be caused by one or both of the following:

A) Low gas pressure B) Dirty or partially clogged

ODS/pilot

5. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve

6. Thermocouple damaged

7. Control valve damaged

8. Safety interlock system has been triggered

REMEDY

1. Press in control knob fully

2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep

control knob pressed in 30 seconds

3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve

4. A) Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company

B) Clean ODS/pilot (see

Cleaning, page 21) or re- place ODS/pilot assembly

5. Hand tighten until snug,

then tighten 1/4 turn more

6. Replace pilot assembly

7. Replace control valve

8. Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset. Repeat ignition operation.

One or both burners do not light after ODS/pilot is lit

Delayed ignition of one or both burners

Burner backfiring during combustion

Yellow ame in front burner

during burner combustion

1. Inlet gas pressure is too low

2. Burner orice(s) clogged

3. Mislocated crossover tube

1. Manifold pressure is too low

2. Burner orice(s) clogged

3. Mislocated crossover tube

1. Burner orice is clogged or

damaged

2. Damaged burner

3. Gas regulator defective

1. Not enough air

2. Gas regulator defective

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1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company

2. Clean burner(s) (see Clean-

ing, page 21) or replace burner orice(s)

3. Contact qualied service

person

1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company

2. Clean burner(s) (see Clean-

ing, page 21) or replace burner orice(s)

Contact qualified service

person

1. Clean burner (see Clean-

ing, page 21) or replace burner orice(s)

2. Replace damaged burner

3. Replace gas regulator

1. Check burner(s) for dirt

and debris. If found, clean

burner(s) (see Cleaning, page 21)

2. Replace gas regulator

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OBSERVED PROBLEM

Slight smoke or odor during initial operation

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing

REMEDY

1. Problem will stop after a few hours of operation

Moisture/condensation noticed on windows

Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burners are lit

White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture

Dark residue on logs inside of their replace. Note: Af- ter removing all causes of

residue deposits, completely clean replace and appliance

off residue before reusing appliance

1. Not enough combustion/ ventilation air

1. Turning control knob to HI position when burners are cold

2. Air in gas line

3. Air passageways on heater blocked

4. Dirty or partially clogged

burner orice(s)

1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn into

white powder residue

1. Improper log placement

2. Drafts or other air currents

affecting ame pattern

3. Air holes at burner inlet blocked

4. Burner flame holes blocked

1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation require- ments (page 6)

1. Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute

2. Operate burners until air is removed from line. Have gas line checked by local natural or propane/LP gas company

3. Observe minimum installation clearances (see page 10)

4. Clean burners (see Clean-

ing, page 21) or replace burner orice(s)

1. Turn heater off when us-

ing furniture polish, wax,

carpet cleaners or similar products

1. Properly locate logs (see

Installing Logs, page 17)

2. Eliminate source of drafts around heater

3. Clean out air holes at burner inlet. Periodically repeat as needed

4. Remove blockage

Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

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.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.

IMPORTANT: Operating replace where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors

will disappear over time.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Fireplace produces unwanted odors

Fireplace shuts off in use (ODS operates)

Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position

Gas odor during combustion

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Heater burning vapors from

paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (See IMPOR-

TANT statement above)

2. Low fuel supply (propane/ LP only)

3. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

1. Not enough fresh air is available

2. Low line pressure

3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged

1. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

2. Control valve or gas control defective

1. Foreign matter between control valve and burner

2. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

REMEDY

1. Open window to ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running

2. Rell supply tank (propane/

LP only)

3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Con-

nections, page 16)

1. Open window and/or door for ventilation

2. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company

3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Clean-

ing, page 21)

1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Con-

nections, page 16)

2. Replace control valve or gas control

1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter

2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Con-

nections, page 16)

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TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at

1-866-328-4537. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready.

You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s

web site at www.fmiproducts.com.

ACCESSORIES

NOTICE: All accessories may

not be available for all replace models.

Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories

call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537

for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.

FIREBOX BRICK LINER

HFL300 - Stacked Brick Pattern (Aged Almond) HFL301 - Stacked Brick Pattern (Aged Red) HFL310 - Herringbone Brick Pattern (Aged

Almond) HFL311 - Herringbone Brick Pattern (Aged

Red)

All Models. Ceramic ber rebox liner adds

the look of real brick.

PERIMETER TRIM

PT32 - Black Finish PT32P - Platinum Finish PT32B - Brushed Brass Finish

PERIMETER TRIM ACCESSORY

PT32 - Black Finish PT32P - Platinum Finish PT32B - Brushed Brass Finish

Included with accessory mantels

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burners will have delayed ignition

• heater will not produce specied heat

• propane/LP gas supply may be low for

propane/LP unit

You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If

so, contact your local gas supplier.

DUPLEX OUTLET KIT - GA3555

For built-in installation.

MANTELS

W32TU - 32" Wall Mantel, Unnished,

Traditional

W32TO - 32" Wall Mantel, Oak Stain,

Traditional

C32TU - 32" Corner Mantel, Unnished,

Traditional

C32TO - 32" Corner Mantel, Oak Stain,

Traditional

W32CO - 32" Wall Mantel, Oak Stain, Classic C32CO - 32" Corner Mantel, Oak Stain, Classic W32DO - 32" Wall Mantel, Oak Stain, Dentil W32GO - 32" Wall Mantel, Oak Stain,

Georgian

C32GO - 32" Corner Mantel, Oak Stain,

Georgian

EXTRUDED LOUVER KIT

GAP9094 - Platinum GABB9094 - Brushed Brass For all models. Optional extruded louvers (kit

includes 2 louvers).

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PARTS

MODELS VSGF28NTF AND VSGF28PTF

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This list contains replaceable parts used in your rebox. When ordering parts, follow the

PARTS

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.

KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1a 121699-11 Front Log Right • • 1 1b 121699-10 Front Log Left • • 1 1c 125638-01 Middle Right Log • • 1 1d 121699-09 Middle Left Log • • 1 1e 121699-07 Bottom Log • • 1 1f 121699-12 Back Log • • 1 2 M11084-38 Screw • • 2 3 098304-01 Screw, #10 Phillips, Black • • 8 4 107486-01 ODS Pilot • 1

107485-01 ODS Pilot • 1 5 098249-01 Nut • • 2 6 112713-01 Pilot Bracket • • 1 7 112465-02 Front Burner Assembly • • 1 8 112466-02 Rear Burner Assembly • • 1 9 112705-03 Base Assembly • • 1 10 098271-10 Ignitor Cable • • 1 11 ** Firebox Bottom • • 1 12 098867-10 Gas Regulator • 1

098867-09 Gas Regulator • 1 13 101004-01 Front Burner Injector • 1

101004-04 Front Burner Injector • 1 14 102845-01 Inlet Tube • • 1 15 101382-01 Thermovalve Bracket • • 1 16 099387-09 Pilot Tube • • 1 17 112708-06 Burner Tube • • 1 18 097809-02 Adapter • • 1 19 099211-01 Screw • • 2 20 098544-01 Thermostat Clamp • • 1 21 101329-14 Thermostat Gas Valve Assembly • 1

101329-16 Thermostat Gas Valve Assembly • 1 22 101381-01 Cover and Piezo • • 1 23 101004-15 Rear Burner Injector • 1

101004-14 Rear Burner Injector • 1 24 101628-03 Flex Hose • • 1 25 901063-01 3/8" Flare x 1/2" NPT • • 1 26 M11084 Screw • • 4 27 121005-01 Air Shield • 1

PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN

100563-01 Warning Plate • • 1

101054-01 Lighting Instructions Plate • • 1

100565-01 Warning Plate Fastener • • 1

** Not a eld replacement part

VSGF28NTF

VSGF28PTF

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PARTS

MODELS VSGF28NTF AND VSGF28PTF

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PARTS

MODELS VSGF28NTF AND VSGF28PTF

This list contains replaceable parts used in your rebox. When ordering parts, follow the

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.

KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 101357-03 Top Outer Casing 1 2 ** Outer Casing 1 3 102758-02CK Right Front Side 1 4 102759-02CK Left Front Side 1 5 098304-01 Phillips Pan Head Screw, #10 17 6 101351-01CK Top Front 1 7 125548-02 Bottom, Louver 1 8 101353-01CK Middle Front Rail 1 9 101355 01SA Firebox Hood 1 10 ** Firebox Support 2 11 099230-01 Shoulder Screw 4 12 101872-03 Firebox Top 1 13 101346-01 Outer Base 1 14 ** Firebox Wrapper 1 15 101614-02 Limit Switch (Thermal Disk) Assembly 1 16 M11084-26 Hex Screw, #10 57 17 098304-02 Phillips Pan Head Screw, #6-20 x 0.38" 4 18 103420 02CK Screen Assembly 1 19 101398-03 Wire Harness 1 20 103650-01 Control Knob 1 21 119943-01 Blower Assembly 1 22 099123-01 Wire Clip 4 23 105649-01 Blower Speed Control 1 24 M11084-38 Hex Screw, #8-18 x 0.38" 4 25 101629-01 Plastic Bushing 2 26 098544-01 Clamp 1 27 125545-02 Top, Louver 1

099038-01 Strain Relief Bushing 1 100639-01 Caution Decal 1 104313-01 Pin Hinge 1 104313-02 Pin Hinge 1 1119 8 Screw, 6-32 X 3/8 HX WSHR HD PPG 4

** Not a eld replaceable part.

PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN

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WARRANTY

KEEP THIS WARRANTY

Model (

located on product or identication tag

Serial No. (

located on product or identication tag

Date Purchased __________________________

Keep receipt for warranty verication.

FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES

Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of rst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s

warnings and instructions.

For products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage, this warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of rst purchase.

Limited Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of rst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s

warnings and instructions.

The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:

Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented.

This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer, and only when installed by a qualied installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with this product.

This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or FMI PRODUCTS, LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement

parts voids this warranty.

Travel, handling, transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs, unless expressly covered by this warranty, are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of

the owner.

Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents, improper installation, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration(s).

This is FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose to four (4) years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of rst purchase. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC

makes no other warranties regarding this product.

FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or consequential

damages.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For information about this warranty contact:

New Products

Factory Reconditioned Products

Terms Common to All Warranties

) _____________________________

) __________________________

2701 S. Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704

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