White Mountain Hearth Loft Vent-Free Insert (VFL_IN) Owner's manual

Brand: White Mountain Hearth

Model: Loft Vent-Free Insert (VFL_IN)

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Owner's manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER'S MANUAL

UNVENTED

GAS FIREPLACE

MODELS

VFL20IN3210(N,P)-1

VFL20IN32(N,P)-1

VFL20IN92(N,P)-1

VFL28IN32(N,P)-1

VFL28IN92(N,P)-1

 

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

  

  



        

  

instructions.

  



 

-

plier.



        

     

or loss of life.





Loft Vent Free Fireplace Insert

GAS-FIRED

Shown without required front.

       

    



          

indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not



-





provided. Refer to page 13.

 

     



        

serious illness.

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM

HEATERS

       

     



of gas input per hour. Refer to page 13.

Page 1

31385-9-1016Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 3

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS ..................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ................................................................................. 5

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 6

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 7

INSTALLATION IN A FIREPLACE ................................................................................................. 8

FIREPLACE INSERT DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................. 9

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 10

VFL20IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS .......................................................... 11

VFL28IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS .......................................................... 12

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS ...................................... 13

PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR .................................13-14

GAS SUPPLY .........................................................................................................................15-16

CLEARANCES .......................................................................................................................16-18

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ...................................................................................................... 19

ALTERNATE ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLATION FOR MILLIVOLT SYSTEMS .......................... 20

DECORATIVE ACCESSORY INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 21

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE.............................................................. 22

MILLIVOLT CONTROL

VALVE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 23

VALVE WIRING ....................................................................................................................... 24

MULTIFUNCTION REMOTE IP (MRIP)

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 25

WIRING ................................................................................................................................... 26

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 27

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ 28

REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................29-33

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 34-36

PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................37-38

CLEANING AND SERVICING ..................................................................................................... 38

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 39

VFL20IN PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................. 40

VFL28IN PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................. 41

EXPLODED VIEW ....................................................................................................................... 42

MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST ....................................................................................... 43

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ............................................................................................. 43

DF(20,28LBL SURROUND FRONTS FOR FIREPLACES .......................................................... 44

SURROUND FRONTS FOR WALL MOUNTS............................................................................. 45

APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY ............................................................................................... 46

WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 47

SECTION PAGE

31385-9-1016 Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

 



 



 



 

         

ignition.

 



 

appliance.

           







          











of soot produced and deposited.

  QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSON. 







 



 







 

     

during operation.

      







  







         













        













WARNING: DO NOT operate this appliance unless all







        

positioning.

      





 









WARNING



-

ous gas.

Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are

-





of instructions, refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

     



  PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYS-

TEM designed to turn off the heater if not enough fresh air



DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM!

If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh air.









        

  Get fresh air at

once! Have heater serviced.





         

than others.



at its location. If this heater is installed in a structure having a















31385-9-1016Page 4

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS



















gas supplier.

LP-GAS WARNING ODOR







• Donotoperateelectricswitches,lightmatches,useyour

phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.

• Geteveryoneoutofthebuilding,vehicle,trailer,orarea.Do

that IMMEDIATELY.

• Closeallgastankorcylindersupplyvalves.

• LP-Gasisheavierthanairandmaysettleinlowareassuchas

basements.Whenyouhavereasontosuspectagasleak,keep

outofbasementsandotherlowareas.Stayoutuntilreghters

declarethemtobesafe.

• Useyourneighbor'sphoneandcallatrainedLP-Gasservice

person and the re department. Even though you may not

continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not

re-enterthebuilding,vehicle,trailer,orarea.

• Finally,lettheservicemanandreghterscheckforescaped

gas.Havethemairouttheareabeforeyoureturn.Properly

trained LP-Gas service people should repair the leak, then

checkandrelightthegasapplianceforyou.

NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE

       



Smokingcandecrease

yourabilitytosmell.Beingaroundanodorforatimecanaffectyour

sensitivityorabilitytodetectthatodor.Sometimesotherodorsin

theareamaskthegasodor.Peoplemaynotsmellthegasodoror

theirmindsareonsomethingelse.Thinkingaboutsmellingagas

odorcanmakeiteasiertosmell.



Forexample,ifthereisanundergroundleak,the

movementofthegasthroughsoilcanltertheodorant.Odorantsin

LP-Gasalsoaresubjecttooxidation.Thisfadingcanoccurifthere

isrustinsidethestoragetankorinirongaspipes.

Theodorantinescapedgascanadsorborabsorbontoorintowalls,

masonryandothermaterialsandfabricsinaroom.

That will take some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its

odor intensity. LP-Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor

intensity could vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air,

theremaybemoreodoratlowerlevels.Alwaysbesensitivetothe

slightestgasodor.Ifyoudetectanyodor,treatitasaseriousleak.

Immediately go into action as instructed earlier.

SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Your local LP-Gas

Dealer can give you a "Scratch and Sniff" pamphlet. Use it to

ndoutwhatthepropaneodorsmellslike.Ifyoususpectthat

yourLP-Gashasaweakorabnormalodor,callyourLP-Gas

Dealer.

• Ifyouarenotqualied,donotlightpilotlights,performservice,

ormakeadjustmentstoappliancesontheLP-Gassystem.If

youarequalied,consciouslythinkabouttheodorofLP-Gas

prior to and while lighting pilot lights or performing service or

makingadjustments.

• Sometimes a basement or aclosed-uphouse has a musty

smell that can cover up the LP-Gas odor. Do not try to light

pilotlights,performservice,ormakeadjustmentsinanarea

where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor

iftherehasbeenaleakofLP-Gas.

• Odorfade,duetooxidationbyrustoradsorptiononwallsof

newcylindersandtanks,ispossible.Therefore,peopleshould

beparticularlyalertandcarefulwhennewtanksorcylinders

areplacedinservice.Odorfadecanoccurinnewtanks,or

reinstalledoldtanks,iftheyarelledandallowedtosettoo

longbeforerelling.Cylindersandtankswhichhavebeenout

of service for a time may develop internal rust which will cause

odor fade. If such conditions are suspected to exist, a periodic

snifftestofthegasisadvisable.If you have any question

      LP-gas dealer. A periodic

sniff test of the LP

any condition.

• Sooting: Avent-freereplaceorburnerdrawsroomairto

supportcombustion.Lightweightparticlessuspendedinthe

air–includingdust,carpetbers,candleortobaccosmoke,

andpethair–willbedrawntowardthereplace.These

canleadtosootbuilduponlogs,replacewalls,andeven

walls of the room. To prevent malfunctions and sooting, have

your dealer perform an inspection and cleaning each year

–beforetheheatingseason.Ifyouhavepetsorexcessive

dust,morefrequentcleaningmaybenecessary.See

cleaning and service section in this manual.

• Donotplaceembers(rockwool)inthisreplace.

• Donotplacelavarocksonburnerorlogs.

• Installingatelevisionaboveareplacehasbecomea

desirablefeature;however,thefollowinginformation

 shouldbeconsidered.

Allreplaces,whetherdecorativeorheaterratedcreate

heat. Most television manufacturers recommend not

placing a television near a heat source. Because there is a

large variety of television manufactures, styles and sizes,

it is impractical to test every potential installation. If you

choosetoinstallatelevisionaboveornearyourreplace,

understand that Empire Comfort Systems accepts no

responsibilityforthisdecisionandanyinjuryordamagedue

tothisapplicationisthesoleresponsibilityoftheowner.

Additionally,itishighlyrecommendedtoturnoffthereplace

andletitcooldownbeforeservicingorusingtheoperational

buttonslocatedonthetelevision.Inallcases,thetelevision

manufacturer’sinstructionsandwarningsshouldbefollowed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (Cont'd)

31385-9-1016 Page 5

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS (Cont'd)

• If,atanytime,youdonotsmelltheLP-Gasodorantandyou

thinkyoushould,assumeyouhavealeak.Thentakethesame

immediateactionrecommendedabovefortheoccasionwhen

you do detect the odorized LP-Gas.

• Ifyouexperienceacomplete"gasout,"(thecontainerisunder

novaporpressure),turnthetankvalveoffimmediately.Ifthe

container valve is left on, the container may draw in some air

throughopeningssuchaspilotlightorices.Ifthisoccurs,some

new internal rusting could occur. If the valve is left open, then

treatthecontainerasanewtank.Alwaysbesureyourcon-

tainerisundervaporpressurebyturningitoffatthecontainer

beforeitgoescompletelyemptyorhavingitrelledbeforeitis

completely empty.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES



For proper burner operation and ame appearance, the ow of

primaryairintotheventuritube,locatedontherearoftheburner,

mustnotbereduced.Thisowofairisreducedifdirt,lintorother

obstructionsbuild-uparoundorinsidetheventuri.Anyobstruction

intheventuritubeareamustberemoved.Theowofairintothe

venturiisalsoreducedifthegasoriceisn’tcenteredintheventuri

inlet and/or is not aligned with the venturi. Any misalignment of the

burneroricemaybecorrectedbybendingtheshuttercapholding

theoricetotheinletoftheventuritube.



Ceiling fans or oscillating oor type fans need to be monitored

duringtheoperationofvent-freeproducts.Iftheairblowsdirectly

intotheamecausingittodisrupttheame,itshouldbeturnedoff

orredirected.Ceilingfanscouldbereversedtopossiblyeliminate

ameimpingement,and theoor fancould beredirected.Upon

installation, be aware of any cold air returns or vents in the

proximity of the vent free product. Any draft created around a vent-

free burner can cause the ame to act irregular and create hot

surfaces.

WARNING

Donotallowfanstoblowdirectlyintothereplace.Avoidany

draftsthatalterburneramepatterns.

WARNING

Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other

accessory not approved for use with this heater.

Candles

Avoid the use of scented or decorative candles while the log set is

in operation. Candles produce a residue in the air that creates a

sootlikesubstance.Burningcandleswhilethelogsetisoperating

magniestheproblem.Itshouldbenotedthatcandles,ingeneral,

produce soot. The amount of time burned and the quantity of

candlesburnedwilldeterminetheamountofsootproducedand

deposited.

31385-9-1016Page 6

INTRODUCTION

Instructions to Installer

1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after

installation.

2. Installermusthaveownerlloutandmailwarrantycardsupplied

with unvented room heater.

3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented

room heater.

Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations,

codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented

room heater.

Thisappliancemaybeinstalledinanaftermarket*manufactured

(mobile)home,wherenotprohibitedbystateorlocalcodes.

*Aftermarket: Completionofsale,notforpurposeofresale,from

the manufacturer.

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.

WARNING

ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE

DANGEROUS.





poisoning.

ThisseriesisdesigncertiedinaccordancewithAmericanNational

Standard Z21.11.2 by the Canadian Standards Association

LaboratoriesasanUnventedRoomHeaterandshouldbeinstalled

according to these instructions.

Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as

           





VFL(20,28)IN32 Series Only



When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts

(electrical current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve.

After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas

controlknoband thepilotwill stayON.Allowyour pilotameto

operateanadditionalonetotwominutesbeforeyouturnthegas

controlknobfromthePILOTpositiontotheONposition.Thistime

periodallowsthemillivolts(electricalenergy)tobuild-uptoasufcient

level allowing the gas control to operate properly.



AllcorrespondenceshouldrefertocompleteModelNumber,Serial

Numberandtypeofgas.

Notice: Duringinitialringofthisunit,itspaintwillbakeout,and

smokewilloccur.Topreventtriggeringofsmokealarms,ventilate

the room in which the unit is installed.

Solid-fuelsshallnotbeburnedinamasonryorUL 127 factory-

builtreplaceinwhichanunventedroomheaterisinstalled.



Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment

or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be

performedonlybyaqualiedagency.Theterm"qualiedagency"

meansanyindividual,rm,corporationorcompanywhicheitherin

personorthrougharepresentativeisengagedinandisresponsiblefor

(a)theinstallationorreplacementofgaspipingor(b)theconnection,

installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in

suchwork,familiarwithallprecautionsrequiredandhascomplied

with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

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.

In the Sate of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural

gas-red space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and

bathrooms.

Theinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodesor,intheabsence

oflocalcodes,withtheNationalFuelGasCode,ANSIZ223.1.*

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430

Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.

High Altitudes

Foraltitudes/elevationsabove2,000feet(610m),ratingsshouldbe

reducedattherateof4percentforeach1,000feet(305m)above

sealevel.Contactthemanufactureroryourgascompanybefore

changingspud/oricesize.

Well Head Gas Installations

Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may affect the

Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating value.

Contactthemanufactureroryourgascompanybeforechanging

spud/oricesize.

WARNING

This appliance is equipped for natural gas or propane gas. Field

conversion is not permitted.

31385-9-1016 Page 7

VFL20IN3*10 LP NAT

Input Btu/hr Maximum 10,000 10,000

Input Btu/hr Minimum 10,000 10,000

Orice #64 #53

Air Shutter Opening Fully Closed Fully Closed

VFL20IN3* LP NAT

Input Btu/hr Maximum 20,000 20,000

Input Btu/hr Minimum 16,000 13,000

Orice #55 2.1mm

Air Shutter Opening 3/16" Fully Closed

VFL20IN9* LP NAT

Input Btu/hr Maximum 20,000 20,000

Input Btu/hr Minimum 14,000 13,000

Orice #55 2.1mm

Air Shutter Opening 3/16" Fully Closed

VFL28IN3* LP NAT

Input Btu/hr Maximum 28,000 28,000

Input Btu/hr Minimum 23,000 19,000

Orice 1.55 #40

Air Shutter Opening 3/16" Fully Closed

VFL28IN9* LP NAT

Input Btu/hr Maximum 28,000 28,000

Input Btu/hr Minimum 23,000 19,000

Orice 1.55 #40

Air Shutter Opening 3/16" Fully Closed

VFL20IN units require the use of one of the following surrounds.

See pages 44 and 45.

 Description

DF20GBL DecorativeFront,TemperedGlass,Black

DF20MBL DecorativeFront,MetalFrame,Black

DF20LBL Decorative Front, Louver, Glass Frame (In-

cludes 6 x 6 Surround)

VFL28IN units require the use of one of the following surrounds:

See pages 44 and 45.

 Description

DF28GBL DecorativeFront,TemperedGlass,Black

DF28MBL DecorativeFront,MetalFrame,Black

DF28LBL Decorative Front, Louver, Glass Frame (In-

cludes 6 x 6 Surround)

SPECIFICATIONS

Optional Control Accessories



Accessories

Description

FRBC Millivolt/IP Battery Operated Remote

Control

FRBTC Millivolt/IP Battery Operated Remote

Control with Thermostat

FRBTP BatteryOperatedProgrammableRemote

Control

FWS-1 Direct Ignition/Millivolt/IP Wall Switch

TRW Millivolt/IP Remote Wall Thermostat

(Wireless)

TMV Millivolt/IP Wall Thermostat, - Reed Switch

FREL Electric Remote Control

VFL(20,28)IN Optional Accessories

 Description

FBB7 VariableSpeedBlower

DG-1-BKP DecorativeGlassBlackPolished

DG-1-BUC Decorative Glass Blue Clear

DG-1-CLF Decorative Glass Frost

Optionaldecorativeglassandrocksareavailableinseveral

different sizes and colors. Contact your Empire Dealer for more

information.

31385-9-1016Page 8

1. Before beginning, check to make sure there is no hidden

damagetotheunit.Takeaminuteandplanoutthegasand

electrical route. It is bestto start with the gas line rst, fol-

lowedbytheelectricalsupplyrequirements.

2. Minimum replace opening requirements are shown in

Figure 2ofthisinstallationmanual.Therebrick(refractory),

glassdoors,screenrails,screenmeshandloggratescanbe

removed from a factorybuilt replace in order to gain mini-

mum gas insert opening requirements prior to installing the

gasreplaceinsert.

CAUTION

Determinethetotalthickness ofnishingmaterials(i.e.stone,

brick or marble) so that the proper dimensions can be main-

tainedforinstallingthereplaceanddecorativefronts.

3. Although the insert does not require a hearth extension, only

heat resistant materials such as stone, metal, tile, etc. should

beused.Donotusevinyl,carpet,orwoodbasedproducts

within16inchesoftheinsertface.Donotobstructthelower

louver (if included), or other vented openings on the insert.

Note:Theoriginalreplacecannotbereturnedtosolid

fuel use without returning the hearth extension to the

specicationrequiredforasolidfuelreplace.

4. Thesidewalls,topandoorstructuresofthereboxmaynot

bealteredwiththeexceptionofremovablebafesanddamp-

ers.Smokeshields,shelves andbafesmay beremoved if

attached with mechanical fasteners. The original replace

cannotbereturnedtosolidfuelinthiscondition.

5. The insert surround is tested and approved with this gas in-

sert and may cover existing air circulation vents or grills on the

solidfuelreplaceitisinstalledinto.Ifthesurrounddoesnot

cover the entire ventilation grill surface, the exposed grill area

shouldbeleftopen.

Notice



Notice-





-

erence as required.

WARNING



-





Positioning, Leveling and Securing Insert

6. Place the insert into position

NOTE: Thefrontangesoftheinsert(withoutsurroundpanels)

shouldbesetatapproximately1"infrontofthefaceof

thereplace.

7. Leveltheinsertfromsidetosideandfronttoback.

8. Ifnecessary,usethelevelingboltsincludedintheinstruction

pack.Screwthelegsintothenutsinstalledinthebottomof

the insert. Turn legs in until insert is level.

Note: Thebestwaytoaccessthelevelingboltlocationsisto

removetheburnerandreboxbottom.

NOTE:

Ifdesired,itisacceptabletoattachmetalstrappingor

brackets(notprovided)fromthereplacecavitytotheinsert

outerjackettosecurethereplaceinserttothereplacehearth

or opening.

9. Install the insert without the surround panels attached and

makeallgasventingandelectricalconnections.Ifthecontrol

module, receiver and other electrical devices are pulled out to

installthegasline,theymustbeplacedbackintothelocation

wheretheywerefromthefactory.Thegasexlinemaycross

over the control module.

Notice: If desired, it is acceptable to attach metal strapping or

brackets (not provided) from the replace cavity to the

insert outer jacket to secure the replace insert to the

replacehearthoropening.

WARNING





         

     

-

-



10. Thesurroundpanelassemblyisattachedtothereplaceafter

ithasbeeninstalledwithallthegasandelectricalconnections

completed. Refer to instructions included with the surround

panelkit.

      



INSTALLATION IN A FIREPLACE

31385-9-1016 Page 9

FIREPLACE INSERT DIMENSIONS

Figure 1

Whenplanningareplaceinsertinstallation,it’snecessaryto

determine:

• Gassupplypiping.

• Electricalconnections-foroptionalblower

• Whetheroptionalaccessories-devicessuchasawallswitch

or remote control - are desired.

• Electricalsupplyrequirementsforoptionalblower.

(120V, 60Hz, 1 Amp)

• Properopeningsizeofreplacerequiredforinstallationof

thereplaceinsert.

Figure 2

VF FIREPLACE INSERT DIMENSIONS

MODEL A B C D E F G H I J K

VFL20IN 29 1/4" 19 3/4" 12 7/16" 25 5/8" 16 3/16" 13 9/16" 25 3/4" 18 1/8" 15/16" 13 1/2" 1 5/8"

VFL28IN 32 1/4" 22 3/4" 15 7/16" 28 1/2" 17 13/16" 15" 29 1/2" 21 1/8" 15/16" 15" 1 5/8"



MINIMUM FIREPLACE OPENING DIMENSIONS

MODEL HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDTH B

DEPTH

REAR

WIDTH D

VFL20IN 19 1/4" 263/4"* 12 3/4" 15 3/4"

VFL28IN 22 1/4" 303/4"* 14 1/4" 19"

Notice: Thesearetheminimumdimensionsofareplacethatthe

replaceinsertwilltinto.Itallowsroomfortheboxand

thereplacesurroundtotontothefrontoftheunit.Itis

notintendedtobeusedforframingdimensions.Referto

Figures 3 to 5 for framing dimensions.

*Notice: FrontWidthBistheminimumandmaximumdimension.

31385-9-1016Page 10

In planning the installation for the replace, it is necessary to

determinewherethe unitis tobe installedandwhetheroptional

accessoriesaredesired.Gassupplypipingshouldalsobeplanned

at this time.

Thereplacecanbemountedonanyofthesesurfaces:

1. Aathardcombustibleornon-combustiblesurface.

2. Araisedplatformofcombustibleornon-combustiblematerial.

3. Four corners of the replace so contact is made on all four

perimeteredgesonthebottomoftheunit.

 (Example:Fourconcretemasonryblocks.)

At this point, you should have decided what components to include

inyourinstallation,andwherethereplaceistobelocated.Ifthis

hasnot been done,stop andconsult yourdealer forassistance

with this planning.

Thisunitisdesignedtobeinstalledinazero-clearanceenclosure.

Thismeansthecombustiblematerialcancomeincontactwiththe

rebox.

Built-In Fireplace Installation

Built-in installation of this replace involves installing the

replaceintoa framed-inenclosure.Thismakesthe frontofthe

replaceushwithawall.

Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions show in Figure 3 for a

conventional rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 4

for corner rough opening. Use Figure 5 for an elevated installation.

Besuretoprovidedsupporttothebottomofthereplace.Besure

toprovidegas linefor replaceand electricalpowerforoptional

blowerassembly.

1. Gas line connections must be made at this time. When

facing the appliance, the gas supply will enter on the right-

hand side. See "Gas Supply" page 15 to 16.

2. Insert replace into enclosure. Attach to wall with screws

throughholesoncabinetsides.

3. Levelrebox.See"Positioning,LevelingandSecuringInsert"

on Page 8.

4. Finishedwallsurfacewillbeushtotheleadingedgeofre-

place top and sides.

5. Ifused,thesurroundpanelassemblyisinstalledafterthere-

placehasbeen installedwith allthegasand electricalcon-

nection completed. Refer to instructions included with the sur-

roundpanelkit.

6. Installationofbuilt-inreplaceiscompleted.

Rough Opening for Installing in Wall Rough Opening for Installing in Corner Rough Opening for Elevated Installation

FLUSH

INSTALLATION

PROJECTED

INSTALLATION

1” TO 6” FROM BACK

25mmTO 152mm

ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE

7 1/2” (190.5mm)

GAS SUPPLY

Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5

A B C D

VFL20IN

13 3/4"

(349.3 mm)

27 3/4"

(704.9 mm)

19 1/4"

(489 mm)

36 1/4"

(920.8 mm)

VFL28IN

16 3/4"

(425.5 mm)

30 1/2"

(774.7 mm)

22 1/2"

(571.5 mm)

36 1/4"

(920.8 mm)

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

31385-9-1016 Page 11

VFL20IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS

40”

25 5/8”

1 3/4”

GLASS (27”x8”)

DF20LBL

2 3/8”

23 1/2”

37 5/8”

GLASS (27”x7”)

DF20MBL

34”

25”

20 1/2”

11 1/2”

4 7/16”

GLASS (34”x20 1/2”)

DF20GBL

FOR INSERT APPLICATIONS

FOR IN-WALL APPLICATIONS

31385-9-1016Page 12

VFL28IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS

43”

28 5/8”

1 3/4”

GLASS (30”x10”)

DF28LBL

40 5/8”

26 1/2”

2”

24 1/2”

GLASS (30”x10”)

211/32”

DF28MBL

37”

23 1/2”

28”

14 1/2 ”

GLASS (37”x23 1/2”)

4 9/32”

DF28GBL

FOR INSERT APPLICATIONS

FOR IN-WALL APPLICATIONS

31385-9-1016 Page 13

Watervaporisaby-productofgascombustion.Anunventedroom

heater produces approximately one ounce (30ml) of water for every

1,000BTU's(.3KW's)ofgasinputperhour.

Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a

room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most

supplemental heat applications, the water vapor does not create a

problem.Inmostapplications,thewatervaporenhancesthelow

humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather.

The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not

becomeaproblem.

1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application, including

amplecombustionairandcirculationair.

2. Ifhighhumidityisexperienced,adehumidiermaybeusedto

help lower the water vapor content of the air.

3. Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat

source.

Thisheatershallnotbeinstalledinaconnedspaceorunusually

tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate

combustionandventilationair.



Aconnedspaceisanareawithvolumelessthan50cubicfeetper

1,000Btuhofthecombinedinputratesofallappliancesdrawing

combustionairfromthatspace.Smallareassuchas equipment

roomsareconnedspaces.Furnacesinstalledinaconnedspace

which supply heated air to areas outside the space must draw return

air from outside the space through tightly sealed return air ducts. A

connedspacemusthave2openingsintothespaceforcombustion

air.Oneopeningmustbewithin12inchesoftheceilingandthe

othermustbewithin12inchesoftheoor.Therequiredsizingof

theseopeningsisdeterminedbywhetherinsideoroutsideairis

usedtosupportcombustion,themethodbywhichtheairisbrought

tothespace(verticalorhorizontalduct)andbythetotalinputrate

of all appliances in the space.

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.

      



a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have

a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm

or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  page

14.



Usethisworksheet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 16 ft. (length) x 10 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling

height) = 1,280 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. Divide thespacevolume by 50 cubic feet to determine the

maximum BTU/Hr the space can support.

(volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (maximum

BTU/Hr the space can support)

Example: 1,280 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 25.6 or

25,600 (maximum BTU/Hr the space can support)

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

Vent-free heater

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

Example: Vented gas heater 20,000 BTU/Hr

   Vent-freeheater + 18,000 BTU/Hr

Total = 38,000 BTU/Hr

*Donotincludedirect-ventgasappliances.Directventdraws

combustionairfromtheoutdoorsandventstotheoutdoors.

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:

25,600 BTU/Hr (maximum the space can support)

38,000 BTU/Hr (actual amount of BTU/Hr used)

WARNING

Iftheareainwhichtheheatermaybeoperatedissmallerthanthat

denedasanunconnedspaceorifthebuildingisofunusually

tightconstruction,provideadequatecombustionandventilation

airbyone ofthemethodsdescribed intheNational Fuel Gas

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

orapplicablelocalcodes.

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS

PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR

31385-9-1016Page 14

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



B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See 

Outdoors.

C. InstallalowerBTU/Hrheater,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



space.

Ventilation Air



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 6). You can also remove door into adjoining room

(see option 3, Figure 6). Each ventilation grill or opening shall have

a minimum free area of one square inch per 1,000 BTUH of the total

inputratingofthegasequipmentintheconnedspace.

Figure 6

WARNING

       



.



Provideextrafreshairbyusingventilationgrillsorducts.Youmust

provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and

onewith12"oftheoor.Connecttheseitemsdirectlytotheoutdoors

or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and

crawl spaces. In most cases for direct communication with the

outdoors or direct communication through a vertical duct a free

area opening of one square inch per 4,000 BTU/Hr of heater input

rating for each grill. If a horizontal duct is used, a grill free area or

duct opening shall have a free area opening of one square inch per

2,000 BTU/Hr for each grill. Follow the National Fuel Code ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA54, 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 7

PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR (continued)

A1 x B1 = C1

A2 x B2 = C2

C1+C2=Sq.In.Required

 For a 30,000 BTU Heater, 1 sq in per 1,000 BTU

equals 30 sq. in. of opening.

(A1) 5in

x (B1) 3in

= (C1) 15in

(A2) 5in

x (B2) 3in

= (C2) 15in

(C1) 15in

+(C2)15in

= 30in

Figure 8

31385-9-1016 Page 15

Thegaspipelinecanbebroughtinthroughtherightorleftsideof

the appliance. The insert has a Flexline with shutoff valve located on

the right side when facing the unit. See Figures 9 and 10. Consult

the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149

(.1 or .2) installation code.



Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe







Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P.

0-10ft

0-3m

1/2"

12.7mm

3/8"

9.5mm

1/2"

12.7mm

3/8"

9.5mm

11-40ft

4-12m

1/2"

12.7mm

1/2"

12.7mm

5/8"

15.9mm

1/2"

12.7mm

41-100ft

13-30m

1/2"

12.7mm

1/2"

12.7mm

3/4"

19mm

1/2"

12.7mm

101-150ft

31-46m

3/4"

19mm

1/2"

12.7mm

7/8"

22.2mm

3/4"

1.9 mm

CAUTION

Neveruseplasticpipe.Checktoconrmwhetheryourlocal

codesallowcoppertubingorgalvanized.

Notice: Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it

isalwaysbesttoconsultyourlocalauthorityandinstallationcode.

The use of the following gas connectors is recommended:

— ANSZ21.24ApplianceConnectorsofCorrugatedMetalTubing

and Fittings.

— ANSZ21.45AssembledFlexibleApplianceConnectorsofOther

Than All-Metal Construction

Theaboveconnectorsmaybeusedifacceptablebytheauthority

having jurisdiction. The state of Massachusetts requires that a

exibleapplianceconnectorcannotexceedthreefeetinlength.

Figure 9



Eachapplianceshouldhaveitsownmanualgascock.

Amanualmaingascockshouldbelocatedinthevicinityoftheunit.

Where none exists, or where its size or location is not adequate,

contact your local authorized installer for installation or relocation.

Compoundsusedonthreadedjointsofgaspipingshallberesistant

totheactionofliqueedpetroleumgases.Thegaslinesmustbe

checkedforleaksbytheinstaller.Thisshouldbedonewithasoap

solutionwatchingforbubblesonallexposedconnections,andif

unexposed,apressuretestshouldbemade.









Notice: The millivolt gas controls are equipped with a captured screw

type pressure test point, therefore it is not necessary to provide a

1/8" test point up stream of the control.

Whenusingcopperorexconnectoruseonlyapprovedttings.

Theapplianceandit’sindividualshutoffvalvemustbedisconnected

from supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system

attestpressuresinexcessof1/2psig(3.5kPa).

Theappliancemustbeisolatedfromthegassupplypipingsystem

byclosingitsindividualmanualshutoffvalveduringanypressure

testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to

orlessthan1/2psig(3.5kPa).

Attention! If one of the procedures results in pressures in excess of

1/2psig(14"w.c.)(3.5kPa)onthereplacegasvalve,itwillresult

in a hazardous condition.

Figure 10

GAS SUPPLY

31385-9-1016Page 16

Figure 11

Propane gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0"w.c.

at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure

regulator from a minimum of 11.0"w.c. for the purpose of input

adjustment to a maximum of 13.0"w.c.

A test gage connection is located downstream of the gas appliance

pressure regulator for measuring gas pressure. The connection is

a 1/8 inch N.P.T. plugged tapping.

Millivolt Control Valve

Thevalveregulatorcontrolstheburnerpressurewhichshouldbe

checkedatthepressuretestpoint.Turncapturedscrewcounter

clockwise2or3turnsandthenplacetubingtopressuregaugeover

testpoint(Usetestpoint“A”closesttocontrolknob).Aftertaking

pressure reading, 

Donotovertorque.Checkforgasleaks.



MILLIVOLT VALVES

Natural gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately 3.5" w.c.

for maximum input or 1.7" w.c. for minimum input at the pressure

regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator

from a minimum of 4.5" w.c. for the purpose of input adjustment to

a maximum of 10.5" w.c.

Propane gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0"w.c.

(2.49kPa)formaximuminputor4.9"w.c.forminimuminputatthe

pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure

regulator from a minimum of 11.0"w.c. for the purpose of input

adjustment to a maximum of 13.0"w.c.

INTERMITTENT PILOT VALVES

Natural gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately 3.5"

w.c. at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the

pressure regulator from a minimum of 7.0" w.c. for the purpose of

input adjustment to a maximum of 10.5" w.c.

GAS SUPPLY (continued)

CLEARANCES

31385-9-1016 Page 17

13 1/2”

15 1/2”

17 1/2”

19 1/2”

21 1/2”

23 1/2”

TOPOF OPENING

VFL20 Series Figure 12

18 1/2”

20 1/2”

22 1/2”

24 1/2”

26 1/2”

28 1/2”

TOPOF OPENING

CLEARANCES (continued)

VFL28 Series Figure 13

31385-9-1016Page 18

CLEARANCES (continued)

8 1/4” MIN.

TOPOF

FIREPLACE

OPENING

BOTTOM OF

FIREPLACE

OPENING

7 1/4”MIN.

BOTTOMOF

FIREPLACE

OPENING

TOPOF

FIREPLACE

OPENING

26”MIN.

Surround Clearances Figure 14

Glass Front Clearances Figure 15

Figures 14 and 15 pertain to VFL(20,28)IN Series.

31385-9-1016 Page 19



Nogreetingcards,stockingsorornamentationofanytypeshould

be placed on or attached to the replace.The ow of heat can

ignitecombustibles.

Donotattachcombustiblematerialtothemantelofyourreplace.

Thisisarehazard.

Figure 16

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

31385-9-1016Page 20

WIRING THE FIREPLACE

WARNING



WARNING

DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROLS IF YOU ARE ABSENT

FOR EXTENDED TIME PERIODS. THIS WILL PREVENT AC-

CIDENTAL FIREPLACE OPERATION.

       



AnON/OFFswitchandwireassemblyareprovided.Theyarein-

cludedintheinstructionpacket.

Do not cut wire or insulation on metal edges.

Notice: Refer to surround panel installation section in the

-



DF(20,28)MBL or DF(20,28)LBL Surround

1. FindthecoiledlowvoltagewireassemblyandON/OFFswitch

locatedintheinstructionpacket.

2. Attachtheagterminalendstothe“TH/TP”and“TH”termi-

nalsonthefrontterminalblockofthegasvalve.See Figure

19.

3. Runthelowvoltagealternateswitchwiresupthebackofthe

right or left surround panel. Then secure the wires with wire

clips provided. See Figure 17.



-



4. Removetheswitch knockouton theDF(20,28)BLsurround,

theninstalltheON/OFFswitchintotheswitchbracket.

5. Connect the low voltage wires from the gas valve to the

ON/OFF switch.

NOTE: The minimum clearance to the oor when using a

DF(20,28)MBL surround is 2 inches. This clearance allows

access to the ON/OFF switch.

6. Attachthesurroundpanelassemblytotheinsert.Place the

surroundpanelassembly againstthe faceof theinsert and

alignthelower retainingtabs withthe notchesontheinsert

sides.Liftthesurroundpanelassemblyslightlyuntilthebot-

tomreturnange(toppanel)ispositionedoverthetopange

on theinsert.This secures thesurround panelassemblyto

the insert without screws.

Figure 18

ALTERNATE ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLATION FOR MILLIVOLT SYSTEMS

Page is loading ...

White Mountain Hearth Loft Vent-Free Insert (VFL_IN) Owner's manual

Brand: White Mountain Hearth

Model: Loft Vent-Free Insert (VFL_IN)

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Owner's manual

Download PDF

report

White Mountain Hearth Loft Vent-Free Insert (VFL_IN) Owner's manual

White Mountain Hearth Loft Vent-Free Insert (VFL_IN) Owner's manual

Related papers

Other documents