1 vent-free gas dual fuel fireplace model #vff-ph20d vff-ph26d vff-ph32dr 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, pe...
2 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 fire hazard and will void the warranty. Tabl...
3 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, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Important safety information only a q...
4 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...
5 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 fireplace is designed for use with the mantel cabinet provided. Installing the fireplace ca...
6 unpacking 1. Remove fireplace cabinet and hood from carton. Log is wrapped and inside fireplace. Do not remove at this time. 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to fireplace for shipment. 3. Make sure your fireplace includes one hardware packet. 4. Check fireplace for any shipping damage. I...
7 hood assembly (if required) warning: always have screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents excessive temperatures on fireplace surfaces. Warning: failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace m...
8 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 , ...
9 preparing for installation determining fresh-air flow for heater location determining if you have a confined or unconfined space use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorl...
10 preparing for installation ventilation air from inside building this fresh air would come from adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12 in. Of the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, fig....
11 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 he...
12 installation fireplace clearances caution: if you install the fireplace in a home garage • fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18" above floor. • locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it. For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace • where there is easy access for opera...
13 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. 4a. Attach temperature sensor (c) to sensor bracket using 2 screws, 2 lock washers, and 2 nuts. 4b. Attach sensor bracket to the com...
14 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 wh...
15 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 t...
16 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 she...
17 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 o...
18 connecting to gas supply warning : a qualified 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 heate...
19 installation installation items needed (not provided) regulator fig. 11 - attaching flexible gas line to equipment shutoff 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 pip...
20 vff-pd26d/vff-pd20d warning: failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Caution: after installation and peridically thereafter, check to ensure that no yellow...
21 vff-ph32dr warning: failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Caution: after installation and peridically thereafter, check to ensure that no yellow flame co...
22 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 flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. If bubbles form, there may be a ...
23 operation for your safety read before lighting warning: if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire 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,...
24 operation model vff-ph32dr 1. Stop! Read the safety information to the left on this label. 2. Open the lower access panel located below the fireplace screen. • set receiver switch to “on” position (see fig. 17). 3. Turn control knob clockwise to the “off” position (see fig. 17). 4. Wait five (5) ...
25 operation inspecting burners check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Pilot flame pattern figure 20 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple...
26 care and maintenance warning: turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Caution: you must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need mo...
27 care and maintenance log set • if you remove the log set for cleaning, refer to pages 20 & 21, for placement instructions. • replace log set if broken or chipped (dime sized or larger). Cabinet air passageways use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. Exterior use a soft cloth dampened wi...
28 troubleshooting warning: 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...
29 troubleshooting problem possible cause corrective action ods/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released. 1. Control knob is not fully pressed in. 2. Control knob is not pressed in long enough. 3. Equipment shutoff valve is not fully open. 4. Thermocouple connection is loose. 5....
30 troubleshooting problem possible cause corrective action white powder resi- due forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture. 1. When heated, the vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc., turn into white powder residue. 1. Turn heater off when using furniture polish...
31 replacement parts for replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.M. – 4:30 p.M., cst, monday – friday. Firebox models vff-ph20d, vff-ph26d, vff-ph32dr 1 2 3 vff-ph20d vff-ph26d 1 top grille 1 700-s1014b 700-m1014b 2 hood 1 700-s1012b 700-m1012b 3 window fram...
32 1 2 4 5 3 6 replacement parts list for replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.M. – 4:30 p.M., cst, monday – friday. Firebox models vff-ph20d/vff-ph26d/vff-ph32dr accessories notice: all accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Thermosta...
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34 33 this limited warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser of this vent-free gas log set and warrants against any.
35 34 ghp group, inc. 6440 w howard st niles, il 60714-3302 tel: (877) 447-4768 www.Ghpgroupinc.Com ghp group, inc. 6440 w howard st niles, il 60714-3302.
