Majestic 32VFHNVC User manual

This is an unvented gas-red heater.
It uses air (oxygen) from the room
in which it is installed. Provisions for
adequate combustion and ventilation
air must be provided. Refer to page
10.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
VENT-FREE FIREPLACE
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS:
32VFHNVC, 32VFHPVC
36VFHNVC, 36VFHPVC
42VFHNVC, 42VFHPVC
WARNINGS
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
– Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
anyphoneinyourbuilding.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
redepartment.
– Installation and service must be performed by
a qualied installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
WARNINGS

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Information ................................ 3
Product Features.....................................................5
Operation ..............................................................5
Specications ..........................................................7
Ignition Controls ....................................................7
Pilot .......................................................................7
Thermal Generator ................................................7
Getting Started.........................................................8
General Installation Information ............................9
Firebox Dimensions .............................................. 9
Codes ..................................................................10
Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air...........10
Removing Screen ...............................................12
Installing Canopy ................................................12
Location of Fireplace ............................................13
Clearances and Height Requirements.................14
Fireplace Framing..................................................15
Connecting the Gas...............................................17
Checking Gas Pressure ........................................18
Milli-Volt Control ..................................................18
Electrical Wiring (Milli-Volt) ..................................19
Connecting Optional Wall Switch ........................19
Connecting Remote Receiver .............................20
Checking System Operation ............................... 20
Log Placement.......................................................21
Flame Appearance.................................................25
Checking the Burner Flame ................................. 26
Operating Instructions.......................................... 27
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting ................ 27
Milli-Volt Control Lighting Instructions .................28
Match Lighting Instructions ................................. 29
Cleaning and Servicing.........................................29
Blower and Other Optional Equipment ...............30
Illustrated Parts Breakdown................................. 31
Logs ....................................................................31
Heater .................................................................32
Cabinet ................................................................34
Troubleshooting ....................................................36
Trim Installation..................................................... 38
Using Optional Outside Air Kit............................. 40
Warranty ................................................................. 43

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10. This unit complies with ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented
Heaters.
11. Do not install the heaters in a bathroom or bedroom.
12. Correct installation of the ceramic ber logs, proper
locationoftheheater,andannualcleaningareneces-
sarytoavoidpotentialproblemswithsooting.Sooting,
resultingfrom improperinstallation oroperation, can
settleonsurfacesoutsidethereplace.Seelogplacement
instructions for proper installation.
13. Avoidanydraftsthatalterburneramepatterns.Donot
allowfanstoblowdirectlyintoreplace.Donotplace
ablowerinsideburnareaofrebox.Ceilingfansmay
createdraftsthatalterburneramepatterns.Sootingand
improperburningwilloccur.
14. Caution: Candles, incense, oil lamps, etc. produce
combustionbyproductsincludingsoot.Vent-freeappli-
anceswillnotlterorcleansootproducedbythesetypes
of products. In addition, the smoke and/or aromatics
(scents) may be reburnt in the vent-free appliance which
can produce odors. It is recommended to minimize the
useofcandles,incense,etc.whilethevent-freeappliance
is in operation.
15. Thisisanunventedgas-redheater.Itusesair(oxygen)
from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for
adequate combustion and ventilation air must be pro-
vided.Seepage10.
16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materi-
als,gasolineandotherammablevaporsandliquids.
17. Unventedgasheatersareasupplementalzoneheater.
Theyarenotintendedtobetheprimaryheatingappli-
ance.
INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference .
IMPORTANT
Readtheseinstructionscarefullybeforeinstallingortryingtooperatethisvent-freegasheater.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
 1. Duetohightemperatures,theapplianceshouldbe
locatedout of trafcand awayfrom furniture and
draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard
ofhighsurfacetemperatureandshouldstayawayto
avoidburnsorclothingignition.
 3. Youngchildrenshouldbecarefullysupervisedwhen
they are in the same room with the appliance.
 4. Donotplaceclothingorotherammablematerialon
or near the appliance.
 5. Anysafetyscreenorguardremovedforservicingan
appliance, must be replaced prior to operating the
heater.
 6. Installationandrepairshouldbedonebyaqualied
service person.
 7.Topreventmalfunctionand/orsooting,anunvented
gasheatershouldbecleanedbeforeuseandatleast
annually by a professional service person. More
frequent cleaning may be required due to exces-
sivelintfromcarpeting,beddingmaterials,etc.Itis
imperativethatcontrolcompartments,burnersand
circulatingairpassagewaysbekeptclean.
8. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:Earlysignsof
carbonmonoxidepoisoningaresimilartotheuwith
headaches,dizzinessand/ornausea.Ifyouhavethese
signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Have the heater
servicedasitmaynotbeoperatingproperly.
9. Theinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodesor,in
theabsenceoflocalcodes,withtheNational Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.l/NFPA54. Continued on page 4
• 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.
•Donotallowfanstoblowdirectlyintothereplace.Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner
amepatterns.
•Donotuseablowerinsert,heatexchangerinsertorotheraccessory,notapprovedfor
usewiththisheaterwhereapplicable.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS APPLIANCE MAY BE
INSTALLED IN AN AFTERMAR-
KET, PERMANENTLY LOCATED,
MANUFACTURED (MOBILE)
HOME, WHERE NOT PROHIB-
ITED 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.
Continued from page 3
18. Unventedgasheatersemitmoistureintothelivingarea.
Inmosthomesofaverageconstruction,thisdoesnotpose
aproblem. Inhouses of extremely tight construction,
additional mechanical ventilation is recommended.
19. Duringmanufacturing,fabricatingandshipping,various
components of this appliance are treated with certain
oils,lmsorbondingagents.Thesechemicalsarenot
harmfulbutmayproduceannoyingsmokeandsmells
astheyareburnedoffduringtheinitialoperationofthe
appliance;possibly causingheadaches or eye or lung
irritation. This is a normal and temporary occurrence.
  Theinitialbreak-inoperationshouldlasttwotothree
hours with the burner at the highest setting. Provide
maximumventilationbyopeningwindowsordoorsto
allowodorstodissipate.Anyodorsremainingafterthis
initialbreak-inperiodwillbeslightandwilldisappear
with continued use.
20. Inputratings are shown in BTU per hour and arefor
elevationsupto2,000feet.Forelevationsabove2,000
feet,inputratingsshouldbereduced4percentforeach
1,000feetabovesealevel.RefertotheNationalFuel
Gas Code.
21. Theapplianceanditsappliancemaingasvalvemustbe
disconnectedfromthegassupplypipingsystemduring
anypressuretestingofthatsystemattestpressuresin
excessof1/2psig(3.5kPa).
22. Theappliancemustbeisolatedfromgassupplypiping
systemby closing its equipment shutoffvalve during
anypressuretestingofthegassupplypipingsystemat
testpressuresequaltoorlessthan1/2psig(3.5kPa).
23. 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.
24. Neverburnsolidfuelsinareplacewhereaunvented
room heater is installed.
25. Alwayshaveareplacescreeninplacewhentheappli-
ance is in operation and, unless other provisions for
combustionairareprovided,thescreenmusthavean
opening(s)forinductionofcombustionair.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
Figure 1 - Access to Controls
Thisvent-freereplacemustbemountedontheoororontheoptionalreplacehearth.
OPERATION
Thisunventedgasheaterrequiresnooutsideventingandburnscleanlywithhighheatingefciency.
Thiszero-clearanceunventedgasheatercanbeinstalledagainst(orrecessedinto)anywallthatisaccessibletoagasline.
Screen
Control
Knobs
On/Off Switch
Piezo

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NATURAL GAS
Milli-Volt Pressure
RegulatorPressureSetting:3.5"w.c.
PilotRegulator:3.5"w.c.
GasInletPressure:Max.101/2"w.c.
 Min.5"w.c.
PRODUCT FEATURES
PROPANE/LPG
Note: An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 13" w.c.
Milli-Volt Pressure
RegulatorPressureSetting:10"w.c.
GasInletPressure:Max.13"w.c.
 Min.11"w.c.
Gas Rate
ModelNumber Control MaxBTU/Hr MinBTU/Hr
32VFHNVC MILLI-VOLT 38,000 26,000
36VFHNVC MILLI-VOLT 38,000 26,000
42VFHNVC MILLI-VOLT 38,000 26,000
Gas Rate
ModelNumber Control MaxBTU/Hr MinBTU/Hr
32VFHPVC MILLI-VOLT 34,000 26,000
36VFHPVC MILLI-VOLT 34,000 26,000
42VFHPVC MILLI-VOLT 34,000 26,000

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SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITION CONTROLS
Piezoignitorallowsignitionofthepilotwithouttheuseofmatchesorbatteries.
Milli-Volt control has four (4) positions:
OFF  - Allgastothegaslogsisshutoffatthevalve.
IGN  - Valvepositiontolight/maintainastandingpilot.
ON  - ValvepositiontoturnON/OFFlogsetwithremoteswitch/thermostat.
LOW/HI  - Variablepositiontocontrolameheight(heatoutput).Bothfrontandrearburnersareinoperationto
providerealisticglowandyellowame.
PILOT
Thegaslogheateristtedwithaspeciallydesignedsafetypilotlight(ODSassembly)whichsensestheamountofoxygen
availableintheroomandshutsthegaslogheateroffiftheoxygenlevelbeginstodropbelowasatisfactorylevel.Thepilot
can only be relit when adequate fresh air is available.
THERMAL GENERATOR
Themilli-voltgaslogpilotisttedwithamilli-voltgeneratortoprovidepowerforremoteactivation.

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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL PARTS:
Checkyourpackinglisttoverifythatalllistedpartshavebeenreceived.Youshouldhavethefollowing:
 • Unventedgasloggrate/burnerassembly
 • Installation/operatinginstructions
 • Ceramicberlogs
 • Rockwool
 • Plasticbagcontainingcrushedvolcanicrock
 • Trimkit
 • Canopyandve(5)mountingscrews
Themilli-voltcontrolledversionofthisheateristheonlystyledesignedtobeoperatedwithoptionaldevicesforON/OFF
functions.Thefollowingoptionsmaybeusedwiththemilli-voltcontrolledheater.Theseoptionsarenotpackagedwiththe
logset.
• Hand held remote with receiver
• Wall switch with 15' wire
• Wall thermostat with 15' wire
• Hand held thermostat remote with receiver
•Glovesarerecommendedwhenhandlingceramicberlogstopreventskinirritation
fromloosebers.Logsarefragile—handlewithcare.
WARNING
Carefullyinspectthecontentsforshippingdamage.Ifanypartsaremissingordamaged,immediatelyinformthedealer
from whom you purchased the appliance. Do not attempt to install any part of the appliance unless you have all parts
in good condition.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR INSTALLATION:
Youmusthavethefollowingitemsavailablebeforeproceedingwithinstallation:
 • Externalregulator(forpropane/LPGand1/2lb.naturalgassystemsonly)
 • Pipingwhichcomplieswithlocalcodes
• Pipe wrench or appropriate size crescent wrench set
 • Pipesealantapprovedforusewithpropane/LPG(Resistanttosulfurcompounds)
• Sediment trap
• Manual shutoff valve
• Tee joint.
• Phillips head screwdriver
GETTING STARTED

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GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
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.Thefollowingstepsrepresentthenormalsequenceof
installation.Eachinstallationisunique,however,andmightrequireadifferentsequence.
 1. Positionreplaceindesiredlocation.Refertothe“Loca-
tionofFireplace”and“ClearancesandHeightRequire-
ments,”and“FireboxFraming”sectionsfoundinthis
manual. Note: Be sure all packing material has
been removed from underside of the unit.
 2. Install canopy and logs per instructions found in this
manual. The canopy MUST be installed for safe opera-
tion of the unit.
 3. Field wire main power supply to units with fan kit.
Refertothe“ElectricalSection”foundinthismanual.
(Electrical connections should only be performed by an
experienced,licensedcertiedtradesman).
 4. Install optional ON/OFF kit on units with milli-volt
control. Refer to installation instructions included with
thekitandalsorefertothe“ElectricalWiring”section
found in this manual.
 5. Plumbgasline.Refertothe“ConnectingtheGas”sec-
tion found in this manual. (Gas connections should only
be performed by an experienced, licensed / certied
tradesman).
 6. Completenishwallmaterialand/orsurround.
L
J
K
5 7/16"
G
F
D
E
C
34 1/2"
H
A
B
I
1 1/4"
21 3/4"
6"
1 5/16"
2 1/2"
Figure 2 - Firebox Dimensions with Screen and Log Sets Removed
32VFHNVC 36VFHNVC 42VFHNVC
32VFHPVC 36VFHPVC 42VFHPVC
A 37" 41" 47"
B 32" 36" 42"
C 16" 18" 18"
D 29" 32" 38"
E 18⅝" 20⅝" 20⅝"
F 23⅜" 27⅜" 33⅜"
G13¼" 15¾" 15¾"
H 18" 17⅝" 17⅝"
I 29⅞" 34" 40"
J 7⅛" 9¾" 9¾"
K8" 8¼" 8¼"
L 2¾" 2¼" 2¼"
1 ¼"
5 7/16"
21 ¾"
2 ½"
1 5/16"
6"
34 ½"

10 71D0533
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
CODES
Adheretoalllocalcodesor,intheirabsence,thelatesteditionofTHENATIONALFUELGASCODEANSIZ223.1or
NFPA54whichcanbeobtainedfrom:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430Broadway
NewYork,NY10018
or
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
BatterymarchPark
Quincy,MA02269
ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
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.
The National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54),denesaconnedspaceasaspacewhosevolumeislessthan50
cubicfeetper1,000BTUperhour(4.8m3perkw)oftheaggregateinputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthatspace,and
anunconnedspaceasaspacewhosevolumeisnotlessthan50cubicfeetper1,000BTUperhour(4.8m3perkw)ofthe
aggregateinputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthatspace.Roomscommunicatingdirectlywiththespaceinwhichthe
appliancesareinstalled,throughopeningsnotfurnishedwithdoors,areconsideredapartoftheunconnedspace.
UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION IS DEFINED AS CONSTRUCTION WHERE:
a) wallsandceilingsexposedtotheoutsideatmospherehaveacontinuouswatervaporretarderwitharatingof1perm
(6x1011kgperpa/sec-m2)orlesswithopeningsgasketedorsealed;
b) weatherstriping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.
Do not install the heater:
•Wherecurtains,furniture,clothing,orotherammableobjectsarelessthan42"from
the front of the heater.
•Inhightrafcareas.
• In windy or drafty areas.
WARNING