Kingsman VFI25N, VFI25LP, VFI30 Installation Instructions Manual
Installation Instructions
Listed Certified for USA. and Canada
Certified to:
ANZI Z21.88b-2008, CSA2.33b-2008, CGA 2.17-M91
Model Number VFI25N, VFI25LP
“Gas Fired Vented Room Heater”
Insert
Minimum Fireplace Opening Required - 24” Wide x 17 1/2” High x 16” Deep
Read this complete manual before beginning installation.
These instructions must be kept with the unit for future reference.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Warning: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Refer to this manual.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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.
Extinguish any open flame.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
Do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone.
If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
A Division of R-Co. Inc.
2340 Logan Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2R 2V3
Ph: (204) 632-1962
Printed in Canada June 18, 2009 Part # 2500-MAN
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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Why does my fireplace or stove give off odour?
It is normal for your fireplace to give off some odour. This is due to the curing of the paint, adhesives,
silicones and any undetected oil from the manufacturing process as well as the finishing materials used
with the installations (e.g. marble, tile and the adhesives used to adhere this product to the walls can
react with heat and cause odours).
It is recommended that you burn your gas fireplace or stove for a minimum of four hours at a time with
the fan off after the curing of the paint has been completed. These odours can last upward to 40 hours
of burn time, keep burning at a minimum of four hours per use until odours dissipate.
About curing of the paint
Your stove or fireplace has been painted with the highest quality silicone stove paint. This paint dries
quickly in 15-20 minutes when first applied at the factory. However, due to the high temperature silicone components, the paint will cure when heat is applied to the appliance as it is first used.
The following information applies to the curing process to get the paint fully hard and durable.
Fire the appliance four successive times for 10 minutes each firing and a 5 minute cool down between
each. Be aware during log and firebox paint curing that a white deposit may be developing on the
inside of the glass doors. It is important to remove this white deposit from the glass doors with an
appropriate cleaner to prevent build-up (such as Windex or a commercial fireplace glass cleaner).
• Babies, small children, pregnant women and pets should leave the area during the cure phase.
• Ventilate well, open doors and windows.
• Do not touch during curing.
Noise coming from the fireplace?
• Noise caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to the
sound produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of your fireplace.
• Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand and contract at different rates resulting in
“cracking” and “ticking” sounds throughout the heating and cooling periods.
• You should also be aware that as temperatures change within the unit these sounds will likely reoccur. Again this is normal for steel fireboxes, and is not a defect.
Cleaning the Glass
During the first few fires, a white film may develop on the glass front, as part of the curing process.
The glass should be cleaned after the unit has cooled down or the film can bake on and become very
difficult to remove. Use a non-abrasive cleaner and do not attempt to clean the glass while it is hot.
PRE-INSTALLATION QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
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1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. Unit Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3. Heat Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4. Unpacking the Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
5. Codes and Local Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
6. Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
7. Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
8. Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
9. Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
10. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Log Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
11. Field Conversion for C30GEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
12. Combustion Air, Unit Operation & Checkout . . . . . . . .12
14. Unit Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
15. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
16. Surround and Brass Trim Assembly Instructions
and Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
17. Surround Kit Parts List
and Typical Venting Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
19. Wiring Diagram - SIT Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
20. Accessory List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
21. Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
22. Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Kingsman Industries Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Table of Contents
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1. GENERAL
The following safety recommendations should be
followed to ensure the safe and enjoyable
operation of your gas fireplace.
1. Surface temperatures on the fireplace are
high enough to cause severe burns and
could possibly ignite clothing or furniture
that is too close.
2. Adults and especially children should be
warned to keep a safe distance from the fire
place because of the potential of severe burns
to skin and the possibility of ignition of
clothing.
3. Young children should always be super
vised when they are in the same room as the
fire place. Even once the flame is turned off
the fireplace will stay hot for quite some time.
4. This appliance should not be used as a
drying rack for clothing, nor should
Christmas stockings or decorations be hung
in the area of it.
5. Due to high temperatures, the room heater
should be located out of traffic and away
from furniture and draperies.
2. UNIT IDENTIFICATION
Vented Fireplace Insert (VFI25N or
VFI25LP).This unit is offered with variable speed
fan and variable gas input.
3. HEAT OUTPUT
It must be remembered that both the units in this
manual produce significant amounts of heat within
a varying input range.
VFI25N (NATURAL GAS)
(0- 4500ft) Output BTU/HR
Input BTU/HR
Fan “OFF” Fan “ON HI”
Max 25,000 18,000 18,500
Min 17,000 12,240 12,580
Air Shutter .093 Orifice #40
MINIMUM FIREPLACE OPENING
WIDTH 24” (61 cm)
HEIGHT 17 1/2” (44.5 cm)
DEPTH 16” (40.7 cm)
4. UNPACKING THE INSERT
The unit has been packaged to ensure that the fireplace remains undamaged during regular handling.
It is important to inspect the packaging for signs
of damage that may have affected the unit.
Included with the fireplace is the following:
(1) fireplace insert
(1) ceramic glass panel (fragile)
(1) draft hood
(1) installation instructions
CAUTION: Under no circumstances should
any solid fuels ( wood, paper, cardboard,
coal, etc.) be used in this appliance.
VFI25LP (PROPANE)
(0- 4500ft) Output BTU/HR
Input BTU/HR Fan “OFF” Fan “ON Hi”
Max 25,000 18,000 18,500
Min 17,000 12,240 12,580
Air Shutter .375 Orifice # 52
NOTE: It is recommended that a Carbon Monoxide
(CO) Detector be installed in or near bedrooms and
on all levels of your home. Place a detector about 15
feet (4.5 meters) outside the room that houses your
gas appliance.
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With each insert the following must be purchased:
(1) Log Set (4 pce) Cast or Fibre
(1) Standard Surround Kit
(1) Grill Kit
For a list of options please see page 18 and contact
your local dealer.
5. CODES AND LOCAL CODES
1. Installation should be in accordance with
applicable codes:
(CANADA) - Fuel Burning Installation
Code. Can./CGA-BI49.1 or .2
(USA.) . - National fuel gas ANSI -2223. 1
2. Electrical connections must be made in
accordance with the applicable codes and
the enclosed wiring diagram.
(CANADA) - Canadian Electrical Code
CSA-C22.1 part I
(USA.) -National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA no.70-1990
3. Local codes regarding wiring and installation of the unit must be observed.
6. CLEARANCES
This fireplace was designed for installation in a
solid fuel fireplace that has been installed in
accordance with National, Provincial/State and
Local building codes and is constructed of noncombustible materials. DO NOT remove any
refractory materials from any masonry solid fuel
fireplace. For installation in zero clearance type
listed solid fuel burning factory built fireplaces, it
may be necessary to remove the damper plate and
refractory liners. Removal of the smoke baffle is
necessary in most cases.
Clearance from the front of the unit to a
combustible floor is 0.15 metres (6 inches).
Clearance from adjacent side wall is 7 inches
from side of unit.
•Minimum clearances from the top of the grill to a
mantel and maximum mantel width are:
MANTEL HEIGHT ABOVE UPPER
WIDTH GRILL OPENING
A 7”(17.8cm) 13”(33.0cm)
B 6”(15.3cm) 12”(30.5cm)
C 5”( 12.7cm) 11”(27.9cm)
WARNING: The front of the fireplace gives
off high temperatures that could ignite
combustible material which is kept close
to the front of the unit.
7. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The blower for the fireplace insert comes
pre-wired
from the factory all that is needed is to plug in to 120
volt supply.
Fan Temperature Sensor
The wiring harness has two wire ends that must be
attached to the Temperature Sensor. The
Temperature Sensor is mounted underneath the
burner, attached by two screws securing the
thermodisc to the bottom of the burner.
(See page 18 for drawing assembly of SIT Wiring
Diagram).
NOTE: MAKE SURE THE WIRE HARNESS IS
ROUTED AGAINST THE SURROUND,
NOT THE SIDE OF THE FIREPLACE.
Thermostat Connection and On/Off Switch
Millivolt Thermostat ( optional but recommended).
All controls are connected directly to the gas valve
and the circuit is made between:
• SIT Valve
TH and TP- TH, See Section 19
Grounding
When installed, the fireplace must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National electrical
codes.
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8. GAS PIPING
All gas piping must be done in accordance with all
applicable codes CAN./CGA-BI49.1 or .2
installation codes or ANSI -Z223.1 as well as local
codes.
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must
be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
The gas line to the fireplace insert should be of
adequate size to minimize the pressure drop and
should never be smaller than that supplied with the
valve. A ground joint union should be used as close
to the valve as possible to facilitate removal of the
gas valve and burner base pan.
Check that the gas piping is not supported by the
gas valve. A manual shut-off valve should be
installed in the gas line, inside the fireplace. All
piping joints must be tight and an approved nonhardening sealing compound shall be used ( one
which is suitable for future service).
For the state of Massachusetts a T-handle gas shut-off valve
must be used on a gas appliance. This T-handle gas shut-off
valve must be listed and approved by the state of
Massachusetts. This is in reference to the state of
Massachusetts state code CMR238.
CAUTION: Never use a flame to check for
leaks - use an approved leak test solution.
9. VENTING
Before any vent liner is run through a masonry
chimney or other approved venting system the
chimney must be inspected. cleaned and
rep aired if necessary . A chimney which was used
for a solid fuel fireplace must be professionally
cleaned in order to reduce corrosion of the vent and
other possible safety hazards.
VENT LENGTH (4” Diameter Vent)
Vertical (rise)
Horizontal (run)
Min l0 ft - 3.1m 0 ft - 0.0 m
Max 50 ft - 16.2 m 2 ft - 0.6 m
This fireplace insert is approved for use with a
4” inch diameter.
All venting lining products must be approved and
installed according to the vent manufactures
installation instructions. All vent liners must
terminate in a rain cap to prevent debris and rain
from entering the vent and possibly damaging the
appliance or creating an unsafe condition. The area
between the existing chimney and liner must be
capped off for the same reasons as above and to
reduce the chances of venting problems and
corrosion of the vent.
This heater must be properly connected to a
venting system. This heater is equipped with
a vent safety spill switch shutoff system.
WARNING
Operation of this heater when not connected to a
properly installed and maintained venting
system or tampering with the vent safety spill
switch shutoff system can result in carbon
monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.
It is strongly recommended that the area between
the damper and the liner be blocked to prevent the
possibility of flue products entering the area
between the chimney and the vent liner.
If this fireplace insert is to be used to replace an
existing fireplace insert the existing vent liner must
be of the proper size and if so it must be inspected
for obstructions, damage and/or corrosion.
Replacement must be done as necessary .
NOTE: Follow vent manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
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When installing the venting please take note of
the following:
1. A masonry chimney or other approved
venting system must be clean and inspected
for any damage which might make it unsafe.
Chimney must be constructed of non
combustible material.
2. Any chimney clean-outs must be tight fitting
as to minimize air leaks into the chimney.
3. Any flue damper must be blocked open or
removed to provide a minimum opening of
13 square inches and must not distort the
liner.
4. The liner is to be inserted from the top of the
chimney and through the damper opening.
5. The draft hood is to be removed from the
fireplace insert and attached to the liner using
(4) sheet metal screws and a clamp (See
Figure 1). It may not be necessary to remove
the draft hood if there is sufficient space in
the solid fuel fireplace to attach the liner with
the draft hood in place 19” is required.
6. If the lintel is wider than 12” (305mm) then
the height of the solid fuel fireplace must be
at least 25” (63.5 cm) to allow for an offset
elbow. (See Figure 2). If providing an
offset, do not collapse the flex pipe. This
will restrict the vent and cause a red flame
which will produce soot on glass.
7. If however the draft hood must be removed
then it must first be attached to the liner using
three (3) sheet metal screws and a clamp. The
fireplace insert can then be slid into place and
the draft hood should be located so that the
screw on the locating bracket mates with the
hole on the top centre front of the insert. The
locating bracket should be pulled as far
forward as it will go and be bolted into place
(a flashlight should be used to confirm that
the draft hood is flat on the top of the unit.
Once the draft hood is in place a long screw
driver or piece of rod must be used to rotate
the locking brackets so that the lock over top
the flanges on the side of the draft hood.
(See Figure 3)
(Figure 1)
(Figure 2)
(Figure 3)
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10. INSTALLATION
NOTE: INSTALLATION AND REPAIR
SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. THE
APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED
BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY
BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON.
MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MA Y BE
REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT
FROM CARPETING, ETC. IT IS
IMPERATIVE THAT THE CONTROL
COMPARTMENT, BURNING AND
CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF
THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
Install the fireplace insert in the following order:
1. Make sure that the insert will fit into the fire
place. Most Zero Clearance wood fireplaces
will need to be modified. The refractory can be
removed if necessary and the front of the
appliance can be altered to allow the insert to
fit into the cavity. Holes will have to be made
in the firebox for the entry of gas and electrical
but the chamber must not be altered beyond
this.
2. Clean and inspect chimney.
3. Plan layout of gas line.
4. Plan layout of electrical.
5. Install the chimney liner as instructed in
SECTION 9.
6. Clean out and vacuum the solid fuel fireplace.
Make sure that the fireplace is completely
cool and has not been used for a few days.
7. Make sure that the solid fuel fireplace base is
level and if not make any necessary
adjustments.
8. Slide unit into place attaching draft hood and or
chimney liner as required.
9. Hook up gas line.
10. Hook up electrical.
11. Remove glass by removing two screws behind
upper grill and lifting door off bottom door
retainer (glass is very fragile).
12. Log Installation:
- Remove logs from carton (4) and inspect.
- Install as per Log Placement set up.
- Purge lines and test pilot operation.
13. Ember Kit Instructions:
Spread supplied rock evenly on the bottom
of the fireplace around the log set (DO NOT
PLACE ROCK ON BURNERS), next tear
ember wool into small thin pieces and place
evenly over front burner .
14. Re-install the glass door.
15. Check for correct operation
(See SECTION 12)
16. Install Surround and Grills as per
instructions.
17. Gas fired appliances may be used only for
supplemental heat and/or decorative
purposes and under no circumstances shall
they provide a primary heat source..
NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK THE SIDES OR
TOP OF THE APPLIANCE AS THIS WILL
AFFECT THE PROPER AND SAFE
OPERATION OF THE UNIT.
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