1 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 injur...
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 product identification stove cabinet hood screen logs ignitor button control knob stove cabinet hood screen logs control cover.
6 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...
7 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 , ...
8 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...
9 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. ...
10 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...
11 installation heater clearances caution: if you install the heater in a home garage • heater pilot and burner must be at least 18" above floor. • locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it. For convenience and efficiency, install heater • where there is easy access for operation, inspectio...
12 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 qualified serv...
13 leg installation (if required) before installing heater, follow these steps for leg installation. 1. Set a blanket or cardboard on the floor 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) thre...
14 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...
15 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...
16 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...
17 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 comes in cont...
18 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 ...
19 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,...
20 operation to turn off gas to appliance 1. (select units) open the lower access panel located under the heater screen. 2. Turn control knob clockwise to the “off” position. 3. (select units) close lower access panel. Inspecting burners check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Pil...
21 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...
22 care and maintenance log set • if you remove the log set for cleaning, refer to pages 21-22, 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 with...
23 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...
24 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....
25 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...
26 replacement parts for replacement parts, call our technical service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.M. –4:30 p.M., cst, monday – friday. Vfs-ph20dt series 1 screen assembly 1 exp-a3007 exp-a3005a 2 legs 4 exp-3039 exp-3004ipt 3 control cover knob 1 n/a exp-3044 item no. Description qty part ...
27 1 2 4 5 3 6 replacement parts list for replacement parts, call our technical service department at 1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.M. –4:30 p.M., cst, monday – friday. Accessories notice: all accessories may not be available for all heater models. Blower kit - pbar-2427 for all models. Provides better hea...
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29 33 this limited warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser of this heater and warrants against any 2 2 two two years years.
30 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.
