pleasant hearth VFF-PH-PH20LPB User manual

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VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY,AFIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer
service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., CST, Monday – Friday or
email us at [email protected].
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (Natural or Pro-
pane) gas. Field conversion is
not permitted.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and Iiquids in 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.
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 most be provided.
Refer to Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 9-11 of this manual.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
0418GF006S
ANSI Z21.11.2-2013
80-10-352 - 2018-05-02
Propane
VFF-PH(20LPB)(20LP)(20LP-C2)(20LP-2T2)
VFF-PH(26LP)(26LP-T2)(26LP-2H2)
VFF-PH(32LPB)(32LP)(32LP-H2)(32LP-2C2)
Natural Gas
VFF-PH(20NGB)(20NG)(20NG-C1)(20NG-2T1)
VFF-PH(26NG)(26NG-T1)(26NG-2H1)
VFF-PH(32NGB)(32NG)(32NG-H1)(32NG-2C1)

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WARNING: Read the Installation & Operating Instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible injury to persons or a re
hazard and will void the warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specications ...................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................3
Product Identication........................................................................................................................5
Product Features..............................................................................................................................6
Unpacking.........................................................................................................................................6
Hood Assembly.................................................................................................................................7
Preparing for Installation...................................................................................................................8
Installation ......................................................................................................................................11
Operation........................................................................................................................................23
Remote Control Operation...............................................................................................................25
Care and Maintenance...................................................................................................................32
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................35
Replacement Parts.........................................................................................................................37
Accessories....................................................................................................................................38
Warranty.........................................................................................................................................40
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• replace will not produce specied heat
• for propane/LP units, propane/LP gas supply may be low
You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local natural or propane/LP gas supplier.
Model VFF-PH20LP Series VFF-PH26LP Series VFF-PH32LP Series
Input Rating 20,000 BTU 27,500 BTU 32,000 BTU
MIN Input Rating 18,000 BTU 25,000 BTU N/A
Gas Type LP LP LP
Manifold Pressure 10’’ WC 10’’ WC 10’’ WC
Max. Inlet Pressure 14’’ WC 14’’ WC 14’’ WC
Min. Inlet Pressure 11’’ WC 11’’ WC 11’’ WC
Model VFF-PH20NG Series VFF-PH26NG Series VFF-PH32NG Series
Input Rating 20,000 BTU 27,500 BTU 32,000 BTU
MIN Input Rating 15,000 BTU 20,500 BTU N/A
Gas Type NG NG NG
Manifold Pressure 5’’ WC 5’’ WC 5’’ WC
Max. Inlet Pressure 11’’ WC 11’’ WC 11’’ WC
Min. Inlet Pressure 7’’ WC 7’’ WC 7’’ WC

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IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate,
or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, re,
explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Only a qualied installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u
with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly.
Get fresh air immediately! Have heater serviced. Some people are more a󰀨ected by carbon monoxide
than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease, people who are
anemic, those under the inuence of alcohol, and those living in high altitudes.
NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS: Natural and Propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making
agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the
gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and under-
stand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to operating this heater safely.
WARNING: Any change to this replace/heater or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use any accessories not approved for use with this heater.
WARNING: Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater.
WARNING: Heater becomes very hot when operating. Keep children and adults away from hot
surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shuto󰀨. Allow
surfaces to cool before touching.
WARNING: Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other ammable vapors and liquids.
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, locate this appliance out of tra󰀩c and away from
furniture and draperies.
WARNING: Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the appliance. Never
place any objects in the heater.
WARNING
This product and the fuels used to operate this product (liquid propane or natural gas), and the
products of combustion of such fuels, can expose you to chemicals including benzene, which
is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.p65Warnings.ca.gov

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SAFETY INFORMATION
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases.
2.
Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
3. If you smell gas
• shut o󰀨 gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department
4. This replace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
5. Do not use this replace as a wood-burning replace. Use only the logs provided with the replace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using these
added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into
the control area of replace.
7. This replace is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn o󰀨 replace and
call a qualied service person. Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to log
curing and replace burning manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 32.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn replace o󰀨. If heated,
the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent
walls or furniture.
10. This replace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This replace has an Oxygen Depletion
Sensing (ODS) safety shuto󰀨 system. The ODS shuts down the replace if not enough fresh air is
available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 9-11. If replace keeps shutting o󰀨, see
Troubleshooting, page 34.
11. Do not run replace
• where ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
12. Do not use this replace to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
13. Never place any objects in the replace or on logs.
14. Do not use replace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service technician
to inspect the room replace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
15. Turn o󰀨 and unplug replace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied service person
should service and repair replace.
16. Operating replace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
17.
Do not operate replace if log is broken. Do not operate replace if log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
18. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb. capacity.
19. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY
Only a qualied agency should install and
replace gas piping, gas utilization equip-
ment or accessories, and repair and equip-
ment servicing. The term "qualied agency"
means any individual, rm, corporation, or
company that either in person or through a
representative is engaged in and is respon-
sible for:
a) Installing, testing, or replacing gas piping or
b)Connecting, installing, testing, repairing, or
servicing equipment; that is experienced in
such work; that is familiar with all precautions
required; and that has complied with all the re-
quirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

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Screen
Log
Ignitor Button
Hood
Fireplace
Cabinet
Control Knob
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Screen
Log
Ignitor Button
Hood
Fireplace
Cabinet
Control Knob EI Receiver
Remote
Transmitter
Mantel
Cabinet
WARNING: This replace is designed for use with the mantel cabinet provided. Installing
the replace cabinet without the provided mantel or substituting another mantel will void the
warranty and could resuly in property damage and personal injury.
Fig. 1 - Vent-Free Dual Fuel Fireplace
VFF-PH(20NGB)(20NG)(20NG-C1)(20NG-2T1)
VFF-PH(20LPB)(20LP)(20LP-C2)(20LP-2T2)
VFF-PH(26NG)(26NG-T1)(26NG-2H1)
VFF-PH(26LP)(26LP-T2)(26LP-2H2)
VFF-PH(32NGB)(32NG)(32NG-H1)(32NG-2C1)
VFF-PH(32LPB)(32LP)(32LP-H2)(32LP-2C2)
NOTE: The replace is installed into the mantel through the front opening of the mantel cabinet.

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UNPACKING
1. Remove replace cabinet and hood from carton. Log is wrapped and inside replace.
Do not remove at this time.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to replace for shipment.
3. Make sure your replace includes one hardware packet.
4. Check replace for any shipping damage. If replace is damaged, call GHP Group, Inc., at 1-877-
447-4768. Please do not return it to the store.
SAFETY PILOT
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shuto󰀨 system.
The ODS/pilot shuts o󰀨 the heater if there is not enough fresh air and cuts o󰀨 main burner gas in the
event of ame out.
ELECTRIC PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater is equipped with an electronic piezo control system. This system requires
one AAA battery (provided).
THERMOSTAT HEAT CONTROL
The control automatically cycles the burner on and o󰀨 to maintain a desired room
temperature. See page 24.
BLOWER KIT (OPTIONAL)
The blower kit helps to distribute the warmed air into the space more rapidly.
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 State of Massachusetts, unvented propane or natural gas-red space heaters shall
be prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms.
In the State of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T-handle type. The State of
Massachusetts requires that a exible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet
in length.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edi-
tion of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standard Institute, Inc. National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1430 Broadway 1 Batterymarch Park
New York, NY 10018 Quincy, MA 02269-9101
This heater is designed for vent-free operation. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use
of vent-free heaters.
PRODUCT FEATURES

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HOOD ASSEMBLY (IF REQUIRED)
WARNING: Always have screen in place before operating replace. This prevents
excessive temperatures on replace surfaces.
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to
use only parts specically approved with this replace may result in property damage
or personal injury.
Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver • scissors
1. If equipped, lift replace screen up and pull out to remove (See. Fig 2). Set screen aside until
installation has been completed.
2. Cut two plastic straps to remove log from rebox cavity. Set log aside.
3. An optional blower is available. See Accessories, page 38. Install optional blower now. Follow
installation instructions provided with blower.
4. Locate four black Phillips sheet metal screws in hardware packet.
5. Slide hood between louver and rebox top and align screw holes.
6. Insert screws as shown in Figure 3. Tighten screws rmly.
Fig. 2 - Removing and Installing Screen Fig. 3 - Assembling Hood
(If Required)
Shoulder Screw
Screen
Firebox Top
Louver
Sheet Metal
Screws
Hood
Carefully lift the insert through the center opening in the front of the replace. Slide the insert back
through the opening until the metal trim makes contact with the front of the mantel.

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume
of indoor combustion air is provided by the method described in the Nation Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes.
PRODUCING ADEQUATE VENTILATION
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
The information on pages 9 through 11 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation.
Conned and Unconned Space
A conned space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cu. ft. per 1,000 BTU/hr (4.8 m^3 per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconning space as a
space whose volume is not less than 50 cu. ft. per 1,000 BTU/hr (4.8 m^3 per kw) of the aggregate
input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms connecting 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.
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.
* Adjoining rooms are connecting only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between them.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and venti-
lation. 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 (6x10-11kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed
and
b) weather stripping has been added on windows that can be opened and on doors and
c) caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames,
between sole plates and oors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at
penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air.
See “Ventilation Air From Outdoors” (page 10). If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to “Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location”.

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
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 × Width × Height = cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) × 16 ft.(width) × 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 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 cu. ft. to determine the maximum BTU/hr the space can support.
_______ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft.= (Maximum BTU/hr the space can support)
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (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 Example:
Gas heater logs __________BTU/hr Gas water heater 30,000 BTU/hr
Other gas appliances*+ ____BTU/hr Vent-free heater + 26,000 BTU/hr
Total = ____BTU/hr Total = 56,000 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 : 51,200 BTU/hr (maximum the space can support) 56,000 BTU/hr (actual amount of
BTU/hr used)
The space in the above example is a conned space because the actual BTU/hr used is more than
the maximum BTU/hr the space can support.
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
a) Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an
unconned space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See
“Ventilation Air From Inside Building,” page 11.
b) Vent room directly to the outdoors. See “Ventilation Air From Outdoors”, page 11.
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.

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from adjoining
unconned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must
provide two permanent openings: one
within 12 in. of the wall connecting
the two spaces (see options 1 and 2,
Fig. 4). You can also remove door into
adjoining room (see option 3, Fig. 4).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1. Air for Combustion
and Ventilation for required size of
ventilation grills or ducts.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or duct. You must provide two
permanent openings: one within 12 in. of
the ceiling and one within 12 in. of the oor.
Connect these items directly to the outdoors
or spaces open to the outdoors. These
spaces include attics and crawl spaces.
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA
54/ANS Z223.1. 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. 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.
Fig. 4 - Ventilation Air from
Inside Building
Fig. 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will
help circulate the heat throughout the house.
WARNING: A qualied technician must install heater. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the heater:
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other ammable objects are less than 42
in. from the front, top or sides of the heater.
• in high tra󰀩c areas
• in windy or drafty areas
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If possible, provide greater clearances from the
oor, ceiling, and adjoining wall than required.
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next
to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities
(such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning uids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air
exist, may cause walls to discolor.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is benecial, installing heater in
rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for
Combustion and Ventilation, pages 9 through 11.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Be sure your gas supply is right for your heater.
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Carefully follow the instructions below. This heater is a designed to sit directly on the mantel base.
IMPORTANT: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 6 on page 12. If you can, provide
greater clearances from oor, ceiling and joining wall.

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INSTALLATION
FIREPLACE CLEARANCES
CAUTION: If you install the replace in a home garage
• replace pilot and burner must be at least 18" above oor.
• locate replace where moving vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and e󰀩ciency, install replace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspection and service
• in coldest part of room
• If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combsutible material, other than
wood ooring, the appliance must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the appliance.
An optional blower kit is available from your retailer. See Accessories, page 38. If planning to use
blower, follow instructions provided with blower for power source.
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the replace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should
follow diagram in Figure 6.
B. Clearances from the top of the replace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36".
6’’
Either
Side
Min.
36’’
Fig. 6 - Minimum Clearance to
Combustible Material
Min.
36''
36''
6''
Either
Side
6''
• This rebox is only for use with the mantel provided.

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INSTALLATION
1. Remove Blower Access Panel.
FF
2. Mount Blower (B) onto bottom of
Fireplace Top using 4 screws (F).
3. Attach Power Cord (A) to Blower
Access Panel.
4. Attach Temperature Sensor (C) to
the Combustion Top using 2 sheet
metal screws.
1
2
3
Access Panel
Screws
Power Cord
Access Panel
WARNING: This optional blower is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for
your protection against shock hazard and must be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle.
Firebox must be disconnected from gas supply and removed from mantel before
installing fan accessory. Contact a qualied service person to do this.
BLOWER INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
4
Sheet
Metal
Screws
Senser
Bracket
Combustion Top
Mounting Holes

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INSTALLATION
5. Important: Insert the wires marked
with AUTO, OFF and MAN into line
slot on the right corner. Keep wires
close to the bottom.
5
6. Insert two wires’ female plugs
marked with T1 and T2 (black and
yellow) into two male ports on
Temperature Sensor.
7. Insert the female plug on the white
power supply wire (marked with
P1), into the corresponding male
port (marked with P1).
6
7
8. Insert the female plug (marked
with P2) into the corresponding
male port, which is on the black
power supply wire (marked
with P2).
8

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INSTALLATION
9. Insert the blower link (male plug)
into the power link (female port). 9
10. Important: Bind wires with cable
ties (G), and attach cable ties (G)
in holes on back of Outer Casing.
Attach one in hole near the top and
one in hole near the bottom.
10
11. Insert AUTO, OFF, MAN wires
through the Rocker Switch
opening.
11
12
Fixed
Hole
G
E
12. Connect AUTO, OFF, MAN wires
to the three corresponding male
ports on the Rocker Switch (E).
Match the "Auto" wire to the
symbol " " and the "Man" wire
to the symbol " " on the rocker
switch (E).

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INSTALLATION
13. Push Rocker Switch (E) into
Control Panel and secure. 13
14. Check that all wires are secure
and reattach Blower Access Panel
to Outer Casing. Capture the
Green Ground wire between the
Access Plate and Outer Casing
with the upper right screw.
E
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
A A
B B
C C
D D
SHEET 1 OF 1
DRAWN
CHECKED
QA
MFG
APPROVED
dandowning 4/12/2013
DWG NO
Power Cord Attachment
TITLE
SIZE
C
SCALE
REV
Green Ground
Wire
14
Screw
Outer
Casing
Access Panel
Power Cord
t
WHITE
GREEN
RED
BLACK
BLACK
AUTO OFF MAN
1
2
3
4
5
~120V
60Hz
1. Power Cord
2. Bushing Strain Relief
3. Blower
4. Temperature Sensor
5. Rocker Switch
FAN
Electrical Wiring Diagram
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can
cause improper and dangerous operation.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
NOTE: If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be
replaced with a wire of at least an equal temperature rating.

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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualied service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the gas supply. This heater requires an external
regulator (not supplied). The external regulator between the gas supply and heater must be installed.
Gas supplier provides external regulator for natural gas.
WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known
as wellhead gas.
The installer must supply an external regulator for liquid propane. The external regulator is
provided by the gas supplier for natural gas. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pres-
sure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 in. of water column for propane
and between 5 and 10.5 in. of water column for natural gas. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres-
sure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as
shown in Fig. 6. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
* Purchase the optional equipment shuto󰀨 valve from your local Home Center store.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Use only new black iron or steel pipe. Internally tinned copper tubing
may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of ½ in. diameter
or greater to allow proper volume gas to heater. If pipe is too small, loss of pressure
will occur. Installation must include an equipment shuto󰀨 valve, union, and plugged
1/8-in. NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must
be upstream from heater (See Fig. 10).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shuto󰀨 valve in an accessible location. The equipment
shuto󰀨 valve is for turning on or shutting o󰀨 the gas to the appliance. Apply pipe joint
sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe.
Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.
Approved
Flexible
Gas Line
or 1/2''
Black Pipe
Fig. 9 - Regulator Conversion
Fig. 10 - Gas Connection

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INSTALLATION
Installation Items Needed (Not Provided)
Regulator
Fig. 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Equipment Shuto Valve
Flexible Gas Line
or Black Pipe to
Fireplace Cabinet
Regulator
To Regulator
• 8'' Adjustable Wrench
• 8'' Pipe Wrench
• Flexible Gas Line (24'' Min.) or 1/2'' Black Pipe
• 90 Deg. 3/8 NPT x 3/8'' Flare Fitting or 3/8'' Street Elbow
• Sealant (Resistant to Propane (LP) Gas)
• Shut O󰀨 Valve
1) A variety of options are possible for routing the Gas Connection Lines depending on where
your Gas Supply line is located. Install the 3/8'' Fitting to the Fireplace Cabinet Regulator
using Sealant and direct the attachment and either left or right toward the Gas Supply Line.
2) Install the Gas Line to the 90 Deg. tting and attach to the Shut O󰀨 Valve. It may be
necessary to cut and access hole in the side or bottom of the Mantel Cabinet depending on
your particular connection.
3) Check all connections for gas leaks.
NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. Check
your local building code prior to using a Flexible Gas Line for this installation.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to gas (PROPANE or NG). We
recommend that you install a sediment trap in a supply line as shown in Fig. 10.
Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning and not likely to freeze.
Install in the piping system between fuel supply and heater. A sediment trap traps
moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If
sediment trap is not installed or is installed incorrectly, heater may not run properly.
CAUTION:Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when
connecting into gas piping and/or ttings. NG Models: 5 in. to 10.5 in. W.C. Gas
supplier provides external regulator for natural gas.

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VFF-PH(20NGB)(20NG)(20NG-C1)(20NG-2T1)
VFF-PH(20LPB)(20LP)(20LP-C2)(20LP-2T2)
VFF-PH(26NG)(26NG-T1)(26NG-2H1)
VFF-PH(26LP)(26LP-T2)(26LP-2H2)
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts
specically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
CAUTION: After installation and peridically thereafter, check to ensure that no yellow ame comes in
contact with any log. With the heater set to High, check to see if yellow ames contact any log. If so,
reposition logs according to the log installation instructions in this manual. Yellow ames contacting
logs will create soot.
It is very important to install the logs
exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs.
Use only logs supplied with heater.
Each log is marked with a number.
this number will help you identify the logs
when installing.
Provided Logs: 5
Installing Log #1 Installing Log #2 Installing Log #3
2
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1. Insert log #1 onto the
rear row of pins on the
base pan.
2. Insert log #2 onto the
front left pin on the base
pan.
3. Insert log #3 onto the
front right pin on the base
pan.
Installing Log #4 Installing Log #5
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4. Insert log #4 onto the left
pin of log #1 and the pin of
log #2.
5. Insert log #5 onto the
right pin of log #1 and the
pin of log #3.
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ASSEMBLING LOGS