pleasant hearth VFS-PH20DT User manual

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VENT-FREE GAS
DUAL FUEL HEATER
MODEL #VFS-PH20DT
VFS-PH30DT
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, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING:
This appliance is
equipped for (Natu-
ral and Propane)
gas. Field conver-
sion is not permitted
other than between
natural or propane
gases.
- 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 8-10 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 propane or
natural gas. This appliance is equipped with a simple means to switch between propane and
natural gas. Field conversion by any other means including the use of a kit is not permitted.
NG LP
Dual Fuel
0418GS010S
ANSI Z21.11.2-2013
IMVFS - 2015-05-29
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].

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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
Preparing for Installation................................................................................................................... 7
Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Operation........................................................................................................................................ 19
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. 23
Replacement Parts......................................................................................................................... 26
Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 27
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Model VFS-PH20DT VFS-PH30DT
Input Rating 20,000 BTU/Hr 30,000 BTU/Hr
Gas Type
Manifold Pressure
Max. Inlet Pressure
Min. Inlet Pressure
LP
10'' WC
14'' WC
11'' WC
NG
4.5'' WC
7'' WC
5.5'' WC
LP
10'' WC
14'' WC
11'' WC
NG
4.5'' WC
7'' WC
5.5'' WC
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• heater 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.

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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. It is shipped from the
factory adjusted for use with propane.
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 affected 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 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 shutoff. 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 traf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.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Fuels used in gas or oil red appliances and the products of combustion of such fuels contain
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. This product contains chemicals, including lead and lead compounds, known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• heater 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.

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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 off 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 heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
5. Do not use this heater as a wood-burning heater. Use only the logs provided with the heater.
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 heater.
7. This heater is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off heater and call a
qualied service person. Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to log curing
and heater burning manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 21-22.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If heated,
the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent
walls or furniture.
10. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion
Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is
available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 8. If heater keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, page 23-25.
11. Do not run heater
• where ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
12. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
13. Never place any objects in the heater or on logs.
14. Do not use 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.
15. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied service person should
service and repair heater.
16. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
17. Do not operate heater if log is broken. Do not operate heater 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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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Stove Cabinet
Hood
Screen
Logs
Ignitor
Button Control
Knob
Stove Cabinet
Hood
Screen
Logs
Control
Cover

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UNPACKING
1. Remove heater cabinet and hood from carton. Log is wrapped and inside heater.
Do not remove at this time.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.
3. Make sure your heater includes one hardware packet.
4. Check heater for any shipping damage. If damaged, call our Technical Service Department 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 shutoff system.
The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air and cuts off 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 off to maintain a desired room
temperature.
DUAL FUEL CAPABILITY
Your heater is equipped to operate on either propane or natural gas. The heater is
shipped from the factory ready for connecting to propane. The heater can easily be
changed to natural gas by having your qualied installer follow the instructions on page
14 and the markings on the heater.
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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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 8-10 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 9). 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 9.
b) Vent room directly to the outdoors. See “Ventilation Air From Outdoors”, page 9.
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
Ventilation Grills
Into adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills
Into adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Or
Remove
Door
Into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
12 in.
Ventilated
Attic Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Ventilated
Crawl Space
Inlet
Air
Outlet
Air

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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 traf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 8-10.
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 wall mount unit designed to sit directly on the
mantel base.
IMPORTANT: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 6 on page 11. If you can, provide
greater clearances from oor, ceiling and joining wall.
WARNING: Do not attempt to access or change the setting of the fuel selection means.
Access to and adjustment of the fuel selection means must only be a performed by a
qualied service person when connecting this appliance to a specied fuel supply at the
time of installation.
Change of the selector setting to other than the fuel type specied at the time of
installation could damage this appliance and render it inoperable.
The installer shall replace the access cover before completing the installation and
operating this appliance.

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INSTALLATION
Heater CLEARANCES
CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage
•heaterpilotandburnermustbeatleast18"aboveoor.
• locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efciency, install heater
• 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 27. 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 heater cabinet to any combustible material and wall should
follow diagram in Figure 6.
B. Clearances from the top of the heater to to any combustible surface should not be less than 36".
C. Clearances from the front of the heater to any combustible surface shall not be less than 36''.
Fig. 6 - Minimum Clearance to
Combustible Material
36"
4"
Either Side
36"
5"

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WARNING: The 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.
Heater must be disconnected from gas supply before installing fan accessory.
Contact a qualied service person to do this.
INSTALLATION
BLOWER INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
The blower is to be installed at the rear of the
stove, on the rear heat shield. Align the blower
and gasket mounting holes with those on the rear
heat shield.
VENT-FREE BLOWER INFORMATION
This blower is a reciprocating type blower. It is
designed to direct heated air radiating from the
rear of the stove to the front at a low velocity. DO
NOT expect a large volume of air to be felt when
standing in front of the stove.
The blower is NOT thermostatically controlled. The blower speed is manually controlled with variable
speeds, which are selected by rotating the speed control knob clockwise. When routing the power
cord, be sure that the cord does not come into contact with any hot surface. Operating Voltage is 110
to 120 VAC at 60 Cycle.
IMPORTANT : Ensure the blower and gasket are oriented correctly. The blower wheel
and gasket cut-out must align with the cut-out in the rear heat shield. Fasten the
blower and gasket to the rear heat shield
using the four (4) screws provided. DO NOT over tighten screws. Be sure to plug the
blower into a 3 prong gounded outlet. DO NOT tamper with the grounding prong on the
cord.
WARNING: DO NOT submerge the blower into any liquids. This will create an electric
shock hazard. Disconnect power before installing or servicing unit.
CAUTION: Extreme caution is necessary when any fan is used by or near children or
invalids and whenever the fan is left operating unattended.
CLEANING
Periodic cleaning of the blower is recommended. Dust or dirt accumulation could signicantly restrict
airow. Restriction in airow will reduce the efciency of the blower and possibly damage the motor.
Back of Stove
Gasket
Blower
Screws
Speed Control Knob Electrical Cord
120V AC
Knock-Out Panel
Remove Prior to
Blower Installation

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LEG INSTALLATION (If required)
Before Installing Heater, Follow These Steps for leg Installation.
1. Set a blanket or cardboard on the oor to create a padded surface.
2. With assistance, carefully place stove on its top onto the padded surface.
3. Insert the holes of a leg into the two (2) Threaded Studs shown in Figure 0.1.
4. Tighten the nuts securely (DO NOT over tighten) to the Threaded Studs.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 to install the other three (3) legs.
6. With assistance, lift the stove off of the padded surface, and set upright onto the newly installed legs.
INSTALLATION
Nut
Threaded Studs
Figure 0.1

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GAS SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: The knob to the gas selection means shall not be accessed or adjusted while the appli-
ance is in operation.
CAUTION: Two gas line installations at the same time are prohibited. The access plate to simple
switching means shall not be opened while heater is in operation.
Installation and adjustments shall be made by a qualied technician only.
NOTE: If you are connecting this appliance to propane do not make any adjustments. Proceed to
installing the gas line as instructed in the Owner’s Manual.
Convert to natural gas:
Step 1 - Remove access panel
INSTALLATION
WARNING: This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas. It is shipped from the
factory adjusted for use with propane.
REGULATOR CAP PLUNGER PIN
REGULATOR
Counter Clockwise
Unscrew Regulator Cap Unscrew Plunger Pin Flip Plunger Pin 180 Degrees
and screw back into Cap
Replace Cap
Clockwise
Fig. 7 - Regulator Conversion
Propane Position
Natural Gas Position
NG
LP
NG
LP
Fig. 8 - Selector Valve
Propane Position
Natural Gas Position
NG
LP
NG
LP
Propane
Position
Natural Gas
Position
Fig. 8 - Selector Valve
Regulator Cap
Convertible
Regulator
Fuel Selector Knob
Air Shutter
Access Panel
Screws, 4 pieces
Step 2 - Converting the regulator
Unscrew the cap on top of the pressure regula-
tor by turning it counter clockwise. Unscrew the
plunger pin from the regulator cap by turning
it counter clockwise. Flip the plunger pin 180
degrees and screw it back into the regulator
cap by turning it clockwise. Replace the cap
by turning it clockwise back onto the regulator.
Make sure the plunger pin and cap are nger
tight. (See Fig. 7)
Step 3 - Adjust the gas selector valve
Push in on the selector valve Knob and rotate
the knob counter clockwise until it stops. Re-
lease the knob (See Fig. 8)
Do not operate the appliance between
locked positions.
Step 4 - Replace Access Panel
Reverse steps 1 and 2 to convert back to pro-
pane gas.

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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. 9. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff 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 shutoff 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 shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off 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)
Fig. 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Equipment Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line or
Black Pipe to Heater
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 Off 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 Heater 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 Off Valve.
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.
Regulator

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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
13
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
45
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.
12 3 4 5
ASSEMBLING LOGS

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INSTALLATION
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all
leaks immediately.
WARNING: Never use an open ame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. If bubbles form, there may be a leak. Correct all leaks immediately.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
TestPressuresInExcessOf1/2PSIG(3.5kPa)
1. Disconnect heater with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve
from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening gas supply tank valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. If
bubbles form, there may be a leak.
5. Correct all leaks immediately.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected ttings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (See Fig. 12).
2. Pressure supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening gas supply tank valve.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (See Fig.13). Apply mixture of liquid
soap and water to gas joints. If bubbles form, there may be a leak.
4. Correct all leaks immediately.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (See Fig. 12).
2. Open gas supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve
(See Fig. 13). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints.
If bubbles form, there may be a leak.
5. Light heater (see Operation, page 19-20).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
6. Turn off heater (see "To Turn Off Gas to Appliance," page 20).
Fig. 13 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Only)
Fig. 12 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Fig. 14 - Checking Gas Joints
(Natural Gas Only)

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OPERATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by the electronic ignitor. When lighting the pilot,
follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor
because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor.
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
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not
push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualied service technician. Forced or attempted
repair may result in re or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
E. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the heater.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information as noted above.
2. (Select Units) Open the lower access panel located below the
heater screen.
3. Turn control knob clockwise to the “OFF” position (See Fig. 15).
4. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including
near the oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety informa-
tion to the left on this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the “PILOT” position (See
Fig. 16). Depress control knob.
6. With control knob depressed, push down on the ignitor button until the
pilot lights. The pilot is located behind the heater screen, centered
near the rear of the burner.
7. Keep control knob depressed for (30) seconds after pilot lights. Release
control knob.
• If the control knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately
call a qualied service technician or gas supplier.
• If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7. Wait (1) minute before attempt-
ing to light pilot again. If after several tries the pilot still goes out, turn the
gas control knob clockwise to the “OFF” position and call a qualied
service technician.
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise to desired setting.
9. (Select units) Close lower access panel.
Fig. 15 - Control Knob
Fig. 16 - Pilot
Note: Small Flame on
LP ODS Pilot