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Vantage Hearth VFS32NEVF Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Manual is about: UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE

Summary of VFS32NEVF

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    For more information, visit www.Fmiproducts.Com 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. — do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this o...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 2 safety table of contents safety .................................................................. 2 product identification ........................................... 4 local codes......................................................... 5 unpacking....................

  • Page 3: Danger: Carbon Monoxide

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 3 danger: carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon monoxide poisoning: early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Ha...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 4 safety continued 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 instruct...

  • Page 5: Local Codes

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 5 local codes unpacking install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the national fuel gas code ansi z223.1/nfpa 54*. *available from: american national standards institute, inc. 1430 broadway new...

  • Page 6: Warning: This Heater Shall

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 6 unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 -11 kg per pa-sec-m 2 ) or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b. W...

  • Page 7: Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1/nfpa

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 7 example: space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2,560 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. Multipl...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 8 installation caution: this fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited, to tobacco smok...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 9 figure 5 - installing hood screw hood rail installation continued figure 6 - assembling perimeter trim side trim slot mitered edge slot shim set screws adjusting plate assembled trim top trim figure 7 - attaching perimeter trim to fireplace trim hanging screws hangin...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 10 installation continued 2. Install a properly grounded, 120 volt three- prong electrical outlet at fireplace location if an outlet is not there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed (see figure 9). 3. Install gas piping to firepla...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 11 figure 10 - installing cabinet mantel cabinet mantel figure 11 - location of nailing flange nailing flange 10. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base. Remov...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 12 installation continued 2. Install gas piping into fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flex- ible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. S...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 13 installation continued warning: never connect natural gas fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. Installation items needed before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator...

  • Page 14: Petroleum (Lp) Gas.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 14 installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" npt tap. Lo- cate npt tap within reach for test gauge hook up. Npt tap must be upstream from fireplace (see figure 18). Important: install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 15 installation continued figure 19 - removing log base assembly from fireplace figure 20 - attaching flexible gas lines together flexible gas line from fireplace gas regulator to fireplace gas regulator equipment shutoff valve provided by installer propane/lp to exter...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 16 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon- nected fittings for leak...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 17 installation continued power supply and battery installation it is helpful to have a flashlight so you can see the connections as described below. Lo- cate the battery power supply. It is the black box with the red and black wires. Locate the control module (see fig...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 18 the connections as described below. Before proceeding, locate the yellow/orange s1 button on the control module. You will need to access this button during the re-pairing procedure and only have 20 seconds to press and release it. A small nail or ink pen will also b...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 19 installation continued configuration change back yes no 0.5°c thermostat programming gap temp fri 22:05 off pairing configuration select back off no yes 0.5°c thermostat programming gap temp fri 22:05 pairing figure 32 - signal bars figure 33 - back and middle butto...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 20 installation continued figure 36 - installing left ember bed log left ember bed log 3. Place left ember bed log as shown in figure 36. The log has groove on one side that sets on the ember bed pan. The back side of this log needs to rest against the front of the bas...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 21 installation continued 8. Rest rear log in back corner sections of chassis assembly as shown in figure 41. Figure 41 - installing rear log rear log figure 42 - installing left top log figure 43 - installing middle crossover log rear log left top log left middle log ...

  • Page 22: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 22 installation continued figure 47 - placement of rock wool (shown with platinum bright embers) figure 46 - platinum bright embers flat front burner ember material rock wool figure 45 - ember chunk placement vfs36 series ember chunk #1 ember chunk #2 ember chunk #3 fl...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 23 installation continued figure 48 - installing fireplace screen magnets screen bracket 4. Install fireplace screen by placing the screen brackets on top of the fireplace screen brackets as shown in figure 48. Push the bottom of the screen inward against the magnetic ...

  • Page 24: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 24 to turn off gas to appliance 1. Press off (bottom button) on the remote control. 2. Close equipment shutoff valve (see figure 21, page 16). Operation continued of the screen you will need to unlock the screen by pressing ''unlock'' and ''ok''. 5. Press ''on'' and ''...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 25 operation continued off button this button switches off the appliance. If it is pressed and held for more than 40 seconds, the configuration menu is accessed. Left, middle and right button these buttons change their function as shown by the on-screen labels. For som...

  • Page 26: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 26 operation continued figure 53 - adjusting menu available after program mode is enabled, see program mode section on next page. Setting the control mode there are three different modes for controlling the appliance: manual auto program in manual mode the main burner ...

  • Page 27: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 27 operation continued figure 55 - programming figure 57 - changing ''no'' to ''yes'' figure 56 - highlighting ''no'' configuration select back off no yes 0.5°c thermostat gap temp fri 23:27 pairing programming configuration change back off yes 0.5°c thermostat gap tem...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 28 figure 60- day programming menu operation continued title: daily program. A: selected (including ''daily''). The select- ed day can be changed by pressing ''change'' (middle button). B: day schedule graphic. This bar displays the program for the whole day by showing...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 29 operation continued figure 62 - pilot (natural) thermocouple ignitor electrode pilot burner regulating the flame level. 1. To increase the flame level, press the up button ( ). A beep and a flash of the led indicate that the system has accepted the order, and the fl...

  • Page 30: Inspecting Burners

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 30 inspecting burners check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Pilot flame pattern figure 63 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 64 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- tern. The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple. W...

  • Page 31: Cleaning and Maintenance

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 31 clean pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about 2" from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see figure 68). With unit off, lightly blow air throu...

  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 32 wiring diagram power suppl y bo x contro l modul e remote contro l specifications vfs32pevf • rating (variable): 20,000/25,000 btu/hr • type gas: propane/lp • ignition: electronic • manifold pressure: 8" w.C. • inlet gas pressure (in. Of water): max - 14" w.C., min*...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 33 troubleshooting warning: turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Caution: never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ods/pilot. This can damage ods/pilot unit. Note: all troubleshootin...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 34 troubleshooting continued observed problem possible cause remedy 6. Led is blinking 7. Ignitor cable is not connected 8. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 9. Broken ignitor cable. 10. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong. 11. Ignitor electrode broken. 12. Control module so...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 35 troubleshooting continued observed problem possible cause remedy when ignitor button is pressed on the remote or touch pad, the pilot sparks but there is no ignition. 1. Gas supply turned off or equip- ment shutoff valve closed 2. Air in gas lines. 3. Thermocouple c...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 36 troubleshooting continued observed problem possible cause remedy ods pilot lights but pilot flame goes out before burners light. Burner system lights from remote but not from touch pad burner system does not ignite the burner while the remote is in the program mode....

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 37 troubleshooting continued observed problem possible cause remedy burner system shuts off. Control module sounds 2 cycles of 3 beeps. Config. Error is shown in remote display. Burner system shuts off. Control module sounds 2 cycles of 3 beeps. Eepron error is shown i...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 38 troubleshooting continued possible cause 1. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2. Burner orifice(s) clogged 3. Mislocated crossover tube 1. Manifold pressure is too low 2. Burner orifice(s) clogged 3. Mislocated crossover tube 1. Burner orifice is clogged or dam- aged 2....

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 39 troubleshooting continued 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. Fol- low the ga...

  • Page 40: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 40 parts log base assembly models vfs32nevf, vfs32pevf, vfs36nevf and vfs36pevf * see page 42 for part numbers 15 21 14 12 22 29 30 11 7 3 5 6 25 26 8 17 16 23 19 19 33 32 27 1 31 4 18 10 20 34 35 2 24 9 9 13 36 28 * * * * * * * * * * * *.

  • Page 41: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 41 parts this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 45 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 126195-01 floor 32'' fireplace system • • • • 1 126195-02 fl...

  • Page 42: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 42 parts this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 45 of this manual. 25 125783-01 screw, min. Rate (3.75mm) • • 1 125783-05 screw, min. Rate (1.499mm) • 1 125783-06 ...

  • Page 43: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 43 parts fireplace models vfs32nevf, vfs32pevf, vfs36nevf and vfs36pevf this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 45 of this manual. 1 1 6 2 2 10 7 7 9 12 4 3 5 11 8 ...

  • Page 44: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 44 key no. Part number description qty vfs32 vfs36 1 125851-01 125852-01 log, ramp 1 2 125851-02 125852-02 log, left front 1 3 125851-03 125852-03 log, right front 1 4 125851-04 125852-04 log, left front ember bed 1 5 125851-05 125852-05 log, right front ember bed 1 6 ...

  • Page 45: Accessories

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 126361-01a 45 accessories adjustable mantels macmo - medium universal cabinet mantel, dark oak stain (for 32'' models) macmw - medium universal cabinet mantel, dark walnut stain (for 32'' models) lacmo - large universal cabinet mantel, dark oak stain (for 36'' models) lacmw - lar...

  • Page 46: Notes

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  • Page 47: Notes

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  • Page 48: Warranty

    126361-01 rev. A 07/12 warranty keep this warranty fmi products, llc limited warranties new products standard warranty: fmi products, llc warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of first purchase...