Empire Comfort Systems VFP20IN30L10-1 Quick start guide

UNVENTED GAS
FIREPLACE MODELS
VFP20IN3(0,1,2,3)L10(N,P)-1
VFP20IN73L10(N,P)-1
VFP20IN2(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1
VFP20IN3(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1
VFP20IN73L(N,P)-1
VFP28IN2(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1
VFP28IN3(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1
VFP28IN73L(N,P)-1
GAS-FIRED
Vent Free Fireplace Insert
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING
If not installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, this product could expose you
to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion
which can cause death or serious illness.
This is an unvented gas-red heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ven-
tilation air must be provided. Refer to page 13.
WATER VAPOR: ABY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED
ROOM HEATERS
Watervaporisaby-productofgascombustion.An
unvented room heater produces approximately
one(1) ounce(30ml) ofwater forevery 1,000BTU's
(.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 13.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermar-
ket,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.
INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
If the information in these instructions are
not followed exactly, a re or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal 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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• 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.

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SECTION PAGE
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
VFP20IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS ...............................................................................................................11
VFP28IN 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 ........................................................................................................................ 20-21
SURROUND PANEL INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................. 22
BLOWER ACCESSORY INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................... 23
VFP20IN LOG PLACEMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 24
VFP20IN EMBER PLACEMENT PHOTOS ...................................................................................................................................... 25
VFP28IN LOG PLACEMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
VFP28IN EMBER PLACEMENT PHOTOS ...................................................................................................................................... 27
HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................. 28
MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 29
10,000 BTU MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 30
INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................... 31
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE .................................................................................................................. 32
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................................................................................... 33-34
WIRING ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 35
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS....................................................................... 36
IPI ELECTRONIC SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 37
IPI ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM............................................................................................................................. 38
INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................ 39
INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 40-41
VFP20IN PARTS LIST...................................................................................................................................................................... 42
VFP20IN PARTS VIEW .................................................................................................................................................................... 43
VFP28IN PARTS LIST...................................................................................................................................................................... 44
VFP28IN PARTS VIEW .................................................................................................................................................................... 45
LOGS PARTS LISTS & PARTS VIEWS ........................................................................................................................................... 46
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST............................................................................................................................................ 47
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS .................................................................................................................................................. 47
DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................................ 48
SURROUND FRONTS................................................................................................................................................................ 49-50
WARRANTY TERMS........................................................................................................................................................................ 51
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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.
• An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than
6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom
• An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000
Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of
trafc and away from furniture and draperies.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface
temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing
ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in
the same room with the appliance.
• Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the
appliance.
• Avoid the use of scented air fresheners (plug in type air
fresheners, etc. ) while the log set is in operation. Air fresheners
produce a residue in the air similar to candles and may produce
a soot like substance.
• 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.
• Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON. This appliance should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be
kept clean.
• DO NOT use this room heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the
room heater and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
• You must operate heater with replace screen in place.
• Do not place trash, logs or other articles on the log set during
operation.
• During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various
components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, lms
or bonding agents. These bonding agents are not harmful but
may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned
off during initial operation of the appliance. This is a normal
temporary occurrence. A window should be opened during the
initial bake out period.
• Correct installation of the ceramic ber logs, proper location of
the heater and annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential
problems with sooting. Sooting, resulting from improper
installation or operation, can settle on surfaces outside the
replace. See instructions for proper installation.
• 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.
• WARNING! This replace needs fresh air for ventilation to
run properly. This replace has an ODS (oxygen depletion
sensor) which will shut down the heater if adequate fresh air is
not available. See troubleshooting section in the instructions.
• WARNING: DO NOT operate this appliance unless all
components including logs, burners, and controls are in good
working condition. Never operate this appliance if any log or
twig is broken, or out of their intended position. Refer to the
Log set placement instructions for correct log and twig
positioning.
Replacement components are available through your local
dealer as indicated in the How to Order Repair Parts section of
the appliance manual.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
• WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the
burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.
WARNING
When used without adequate combustion and ventilation air,
heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless, poison-
ous gas.
Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are
made for combustion and ventilation air. Consult the writ-
ten instructions provided with the heater for information
concerning combustion and ventilation air. In the absence
of instructions, refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, or
applicable local codes.
This heater is equipped with a PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYS-
TEM designed to turn off the heater if not enough fresh air
is available.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM!
If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh air.
If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Keep burner and
control compartment clean.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u,
with headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these
signs, heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at
once! Have heater serviced.
Some people — pregnant women, persons with heart or lung
disease, anemia, those under the inuence of alcohol , those
at high altitudes — are more affected by carbon monoxide
than others.
The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen
at its location. If this heater is installed in a structure having a
high vertical dimension, the possibility exists that the oxygen
supply at the higher levels will be less than that at the heater.
In this type of application, a fan to circulate the structure air will
minimize this effect. The use of this fan will also improve the
comfort level in the structure. When a fan is used to circulate
air, it should be located so that the air ow is not directed at
the burner.

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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS
Propane (LP-Gas) is a ammable gas which can cause res
and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and
colorless. You may not know all the following safety precautions
which can protect both you and your family from an accident.
Read them carefully now, then review them point by point with
the members of your household. Someday when there may not
be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend on knowing
exactly what to do. If, after reading the following information,
you feel you still need more information, please contact your
gas supplier.
LP-GAS WARNING ODOR
If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas
because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas.
That's your signal to go into immediate action!
• 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
Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell
the odor of the chemical put into the gas. You must nd out if
you can smell the odorant in propane.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.
The odorant in LP-gas is colorless, and it can fade under some
circumstances. 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
• Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. 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
about the gas odor, call your LP-gas dealer. Aperiodic
sniff test of the LP-gas is a good safety measure under
any condition.
• 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.

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PROPER LOG PLACEMENT
Logplacementiscriticaltoproperburnerperformance.Logsmust
becorrectlypositionedontotheburner.Thephotosinthismanual
show the proper pinned position for logs on this set. Owners need to
beshownproperlogplacementandinstructednottomovethelogs.
Logsmusttrmlyontotheburnerwhenpositionedasshownin
thephotos.Malformedlogsorlogswithsloppypinholesmustbe
replaced.
PROPER PLACEMENT OF ROCK WOOL AND
DECORATIVE LAVA ROCK
Rockwoolcan be added to burnersfor aglowing embereffect.
Itmustbepositionedonlyonthefrontportionoftheburner.The
photosinthismanualshowtheproperplacementofrockwool.
Decorativelavarockorsmallwoodpiecesshouldneverbeplaced
ontheburner.Theseitemsareonlyforplacementontheoorof
thereplaceorrebox.
PROPER PRIMARY AIRFLOW INTO BURNER
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, PORTABLE FANS OR LOGS
INSTALLED NEAR COLD AIR RETURNS
Ceiling fans or oscillating oor type fans need to be monitored
during the operation of vent-free logs. If the air blows directly
into the ame causing it to impinge on the log set, or rebox, 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 log set. Any draft created around
avent-freelogsetcancausetheametoimpingeonthelogand
create a sooting situation.
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.
MAKE OWNERS AWARE OF PROPER LOG SET OPERATION
Properly installed and properly maintained log sets do not deposit
soot on the logs. If users see soot appear on a log, call for service.
Do not continue to operate the log set.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

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Installation on Rugs and Tile
If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustiblematerialotherthanwoodooringtheapplianceshall
beinstalledonametalorwoodpanelextendingthefullwidthand
depth of the appliance.
Thebasereferredtoabovedoesnotmeanthere-proofbaseas
used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs that are extremely
thickandlightcoloredtile.
Solid-fuelsshallnotbeburnedinamasonryorUL 127 factory-
builtreplaceinwhichanunventedroomheaterisinstalled.
Qualied Installing Agency
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.
Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth 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 theAmerican National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430
Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.
WARNING
This appliance is equipped for (natural gas or propane) gas.
Field conversion is not permitted.
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.
Well Head Gas Installations
Some natural gas utilities use “well head” gas. This may affect
theBtuoutputoftheunitandpromotesooting.Unitsshallnotbe
converted to use well head gas.
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.
Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious
injury or death from re, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide
poisoning.
ThisseriesisdesigncertiedinaccordancewithAmericanNational
StandardZ21.11.2bytheUnderwriter'sLaboratoriesasanUnvented
RoomHeaterandshouldbeinstalledaccordingtotheseinstructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not
shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person
and company making the change.
VFP28IN3 and VFP20IN3 Series Only
750 Millivolt System
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(1)totwo(2)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.
Important
AllcorrespondenceshouldrefertocompleteModelNumber,Serial
Numberandtypeofgas.
Attention: During initial use of ceramic log you will detect
an odor as the ceramic log is cured. Also, during the curing
process the ceramic log will burn with a yellow ame.
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.
INTRODUCTION

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SPECIFICATIONS
VFP28IN3*L LP NAT
Input Btu/hr Maximum 28,000 28,000
Btu/hr Minimum 20,000 20,000
Orice #52 #38
Air Shutter Opening Full Open 1/8”
VFP28IN2*L LP NAT
Input Btu/hr Maximum 28,000 28,000
Btu/hr Minimum 20,000 20,000
Orice #53 #42
Air Shutter Opening Full Open 1/8"
VFP20IN2*L LP NAT
Input Btu/hr Maximum 20,000 20,000
Btu/hr Minimum 10,000 10,000
Orice #55 #43
Air Shutter Opening Full Open 1/8"
VFP20IN3*L LP NAT
Input Btu/hr Maximum 20,000 20,000
Btu/hr Minimum 15,000 14,000
Orice #55 #49
Air Shutter Opening Full Open 1/8"
VFP20IN3*L10 LP NAT
Input Btu/hr Maximum 10,000 10,000
Btu/hr Minimum 10,000 10,000
Orice #64 #53
Air Shutter Opening Full Open 1/8"
Accessories for VFP(20,28)IN3 (Millivolt) Models
Remote Control
Accessories Description
FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control
FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control with
Thermostat
FRBTP BatteryOperatedProgrammableRemote
Control
FREC Electric Remote Control
FWS-1 Wall Switch
TRW RemoteWallThermostat(Wireless)
TMV Wall Thermostat, Millivolt - Reed Switch
DECORATIVE SURROUNDS AND FRONTS (1 REQUIRED)
Model Description Use On
Contemporary
S256BL BlackSurround,6"WideSides VFP20IN
S336BL BlackSurround,6"WideSides VFP28IN
S253BL BlackSurround,3"WideSides VFP20IN
S333BL BlackSurround,3"WideSides VFP28IN
DF20GBL Decorative Front, Tempered Glass,
Black VFP20IN
DF20MBL DecorativeFront,MetalFrame,Black VFP20IN
DF20LBL Decorative Front, Louver, Glass
Frame(Includes6x6Surround) VFP20IN
DF28GBL Decorative Front, Tempered Glass,
Black VFP28IN
DF28MBL DecorativeFront,MetalFrame,Black VFP28IN
DF28LBL Decorative Front, Louver, Glass
Frame(Includes6x6Surround) VFP28IN
Traditional Cast Iron
SC256BL BlackSurround,6"WideSides VFP20IN
SC336BL BlackSurround,6"WideSides VFP28IN

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INSTALLATION IN A FIREPLACE
1. Before beginning, remove door and log package from unit.
Also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,followed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replaceinordertogainminimumgasin-
sertopeningrequirementspriortoinstallingthegasreplace
insert.
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metaloorofthe solid fuel rebox may be removed to
facilitate the installation of the insert. The side walls and top
structureofthereboxmaynotbealteredwiththeexception
of removable bafes and dampers. Smoke shields, shelves
andbafesmayberemovedifattachedwithmechanicalfas-
teners.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.
NOT ICE: Cuttinganysheet-metalfromthedecommissionedre-
placeor reboxforthe installation ofzero-clearanceunvented
replaceinsert,maybenecessaryandisacceptableinthisap-
plication.
NOTICE: The following statement is also provided on a sepa-
rate label plate in the instruction packet. Prior to installation
of the replace insert, the installer must mechanically secure
this warning plate to the inside of the replace for future ref-
erence as required.
WARNING: The solid fuel replace has been converted
for use with gas only and cannot be used for burning
wood or solid fuels unless all original parts have been
replaced and the replace has been reapproved by the
authority having jurisdiction.
See"Positioning,LevelingandSecuringInsert"below.
6. Install the insert without the surround panels attached and
makeallgasventingandelectricalconnections.
If the factory built replace does not have gas access holes
provided, an access hole of 1 1/2” diameter (37.5mm) or
less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of
the rebox in a proper workmanship like manner. This ac-
cess hole must be plugged with a non-combustible insu-
lation after the gas supply line has been installed.
7. Thesurroundpanelassembly is installed after the replace
hasbeeninstalledwithallthegasandelectricalconnections
completed(seePage22).Refertoinstructionsincludedwith
thesurroundpanelkit.
Ensure there are no obstructions to side air passages of
decorative trim once installed on insert.
Positioning, Leveling and Securing Insert
1. Place the insert into position
NOTICE: Thefrontangesoftheinsert(withoutsurroundpan-
els)should be setatapproximately1"in front of the
faceofthereplace.
2. Leveltheinsertfromsidetosideandfronttoback.
3. 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.
NOTICE: Thebestwaytoaccessthelevelingboltlocationsis
toremovetheburnerandreboxbottom.
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.

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FIREPLACE INSERT DIMENSIONS
C
B
A
D
E
F
Figure 1
Whenplanningareplaceinsertinstallation,it’snecessaryto
determine:
• Gassupplypiping.
• Electricalconnections
• Whetheroptionalaccessories-devicessuchasawallswitch
or remote control - are desired.
• Electricalsupplyrequirementsforblower.(120V,60Hz,1Amp)
• Properopeningsizeofreplacerequiredforinstallationof
thereplaceinsert.
A
D
C
B
Figure 2
VF FIREPLACE INSERT DIMENSIONS
MODEL A B C D E F
VFP20IN 19 3/4" 18 5/16" 13 3/4" 29 1/4" 25 1/2" 16 1/8"
VFP28IN 22 3/4" 21 5/16" 15 3/16" 32 1/4" 28 1/2" 17 7/8"
Fireplace Opening Dimensional Information/Sizing
MINIMUM FIREPLACE OPENING DIMENSIONS
MODEL HEIGHT
A
FRONT
WIDTH B
DEPTH
C
REAR
WIDTH D
VFP20IN 18 1/2" 26 3/4" * 13 3/4" 15 3/4"
VFP28IN 21 1/2" 30 3/4" * 15 3/16" 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 dimen-
sions.
*NOTICE: Front Width B is the minimum and front opening dimen-
sionrequiredtoensurepropersecuringoftheunit.

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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(4)cornersofthereplacesocontactismadeon
allfourperimeteredgesonthebottomoftheunit.
 (Example:Four(4)concretemasonryblocks.)
Ifthereplaceisinstalleddirectlyoncarpeting,tileorother
combustiblematerialotherthanwoodooring,itshouldbe
installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the unit.
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.
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Thisunitisdesignedtobeinstalledinazero-clearanceen-
closure.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.Ifinstallingamantelabovethe
replace,youmustfollowtheclearancesshowninFigures
10 through 12.Followtheinstructionsbelowtoinstallthe
replaceinthismanner.
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. Be sure to provide gas line
forreplaceandelectricalpowerforoptionalblowerassembly.
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.
NOTICE: 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.
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" pages 15 to 16.
2. Insertreplaceintoenclosure.
3. Levelrebox.See"Positioning,LevelingandSecuring
Insert" on Page 8.
4. Finishedwallsurfacewillbeushtotheleadingedgeof
replacetopandsides.
5. Ifused,thesurroundpanelassemblyisinstalledafter
the replace has been installed with all the gas and
electrical connection completed. See Page 22. Refer to
instructionsincludedwiththesurroundpanelkit.
6. Installationofbuilt-inreplaceiscompleted.
D
25 5/8”
650.9mm
B
51 1/4” (1301.8mm)
Figure 4Figure 3
Rough Opening for Installing in Wall Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
A B C D
VFP20IN 13 3/4"
(349.3mm)
27 3/4"
(704.9mm)
18 1/2"
(470mm)
36 1/4"
(920.8mm)
VFP28IN 16 3/4"
(425.5mm)
30 1/2"
(774.7mm)
22 1/2"
(571.5mm)
36 1/4"
(920.8mm)

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VFP20IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS
DF20MBL
40”
25 5/8”
1 3/4”
15/16”
DF20LBL
11 1/2”
34”
20 1/2”
4 1/4”
25”
DF20GBL

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VFP28IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS
DF28MBL
43”
28 5/8”
1 3/4”
15/16”
DF28LBL
14 1/2”
37”
23 1/2”
4 1/4”
28”
DF28GBL

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Watervaporisaby-productofgascombustion.Anunventedroom
heaterproducesapproximatelyone(1)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combus-
tion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.
Unusually tight construction is dened as construction
where:
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 “VentilationAir From Outdoors,” page
14.
Determining if You Have a Conned or Unconned Space
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

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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.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From
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
You must provide additional ventilation air in a conned space.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building (Figure 5)
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 5). You can also remove door into adjoining room
(seeoption3,Figure5).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 5
WARNING
Rework worksheet, adding the space of the adjoining
unconned space. The combined spaces must have enough
fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces.
VENTILATION AIR FROM OUTDOORS (Figure 6)
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 6
PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR (CONT'D)
A1 A2
B1 B2
A1 x B1 = C1
A2 x B2 = C2
C1+C2=Sq.In.Required
Example:Fora30,000BTUHeater,1sqinper1,000BTU
equals30sq.in.ofopening.
(A1)5in2x(B1)3in2=(C1)15in2
(A2)5in2x(B2)3in2=(C2)15in2
(C1)15in2+(C2)15in2= 30in2
Figure 7

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Figure 8
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 8 and 9. Consult
the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149
(.1or.2)installationcode.
Installing the Main Gas Shut-Off
Each appliance should have its own manual gas shut-off.
Amanualmaingasshut-off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.
Never use an exposed ame to check for leaks. Appliance must
be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe
capped or plugged for pressure test. Never pressure test with
appliance connected; control valve will sustain damage!
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.
NOTICE: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.
Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter
Pipe Length
Schedule 40 Pipe
Inside Diameter
Tubing, Type L
Outside Diameter
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
GAS SUPPLY
GAS FLEX LINE WITH
SHUTOFF VALVE
(PROVIDED)
FRONT
OF
INSERT
RIGHT SIDE OF INSERT
Figure 9

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GAS SUPPLY (CONT'D)
CLEARANCES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
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.
Figure 10
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,besureandturncapturedscrewclockwisermly
tore-seal.Donotovertorque.Checkforgasleaks.
CHECKING MANIFOLD PRESSURE
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.
HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT VALVES
Natural gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately 6.0"
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.
8”
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO PERPENDICULAR
COMBUSTIBLE SIDE-WALL

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FINISHED WALL
FLAT MANTEL SHELF
2”
15”
11”
4”
6”
8”
10”
12”
13”
17”
19”
21”
VFP20 Series Figure 11
FINISHED WALL
FLAT MANTEL SHELF
2”
20”
16”
4”
6”
8”
10”
12”
18”
22”
24”
26”
VFP28 Series Figure 12
CLEARANCES (CONT'D)

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CLEARANCES (CONT'D)
FLOOR
26” MIN.
CEILING
NO MANTEL
TOP OF FIREPLACE OPENING
FLOOR
26” MIN.
CEILING
NO MANTEL
TOP OF FIREPLACE OPENING
Surround Clearances Figure 13
Glass Front Clearances Figure 14
Figures 13 and 14 pertaintoVFP(20,28)INSeries.

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Donotattachcombustiblematerialtothemantelofyourreplace.
Thisisarehazard.
Figure 15
Nogreetingcards,stockingsorornamentationofanytypeshouldbe
placedonorattachedtothereplace.Thisisaheatingappliance.
Theowofheatcanignitecombustibles.
Figure 16
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

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WIRING THE FIREPLACE
NOTICE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed
electrician.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROLS IF YOU ARE
ABSENT FOR EXTENDED TIME PERIODS. THIS WILL PRE-
VENT ACCIDENTAL FIREPLACE OPERATION.
Installation of Alternate Surround Panel ON/OFF Switch on
the millivolt control valve only.
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.
Note: Refer to surround panel installation section on page 22
for additional information on attachment.
Standard Surrounds DF(20,28)LBL
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”terminals
onthefrontterminalblockofthegasvalve.See Figure 22.
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.
WIRING FROM
MILLIVOLT GAS
VALVE
ON/OFF
SWITCH
ASSEMBLY
Right Side Installation Left Side Installation
ON/OFF
SWITCH
ASSEMBLY
Figure 17
Insert ON/OFF switch into side panel then attach
wire assembly from valve terminals.
4. Removetheswitchknockoutonthesidesurroundpanel,then
install the ON/OFF switch.
5. Connect the low voltage wires from the gas valve 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.
Traditional Cast Iron Surrounds
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”terminals
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 cast surround leg. Then secure them with the wire
clips provided.
4. InstalltheswitchbracketwithscrewsasshowninFigure 18
tothebackofthecastsurroundleg.
Figure 18
NOTICE: For right side leg installation, reverse switch posi-
tion in bracket.
5. Install ON/OFF switch, and connect low-voltage wires from
gas valve.
6. Attachcastsurroundpanelassemblytotheinsert.Placethe
cast surround assembly against the face of the insert and
alignthe lowerretainingtabs withthenotches on theinsert
sides.Liftthecastsurroundassemblyslightlyuntilthebottom
returnange(toppanel)ispositionedoverthetopangeon
the insert. This secures the cast surround assembly to the
insert without screws.
WIRES FROM ON/OFF
SWITCH INSTALLED IN
LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE
SURROUND PANELS
NOTE: TO OPERATE INSERTWITH SIDE PANEL
ON/OFF SWITCH, BE SURE TO PLACE THE MAIN
SWITCH (TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF GASVALVE) TO
“”
POSITION
OFF
TH/TP
TP
TH
Figure 19
ALTERNATE ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLATION