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Vantage Hearth VYGF33NRC Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Summary of VYGF33NRC

  • Page 1

    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 or...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 2 safety table of contents safety .................................................................. 2 product identification ........................................... 4 local codes......................................................... 5 unpacking....................

  • Page 3: Danger: Carbon Monoxide

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 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 fireplace may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! ...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 4 o f f p ilo t o n h i l o safety continued if enough fresh air is not available. See page 6. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see page 25. 10. Do not run fireplace • where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored • under dusty conditions 11. Do not use this fir...

  • Page 5: Local Codes

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 5 local codes 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 york, ny...

  • Page 6: Warning: This Heater Shall

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 6 warning: this heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required vol- ume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method de- scribed in the national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1/nfpa 54, the international fuel gas code, or applicable local codes. ...

  • Page 7: Warning: If The Area In

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 7 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x width x height =__________cu. Ft. (volume of space) example: space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. Ft. (volume of space) if additional ventilation to ad...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 8 installation warning: never install the fireplace • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36" from the front and 42" from top of fireplace; for side clearances see figure 8,...

  • Page 9: Permitted.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 9 figure 5 - installing hood to firebox note: your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing ma- terial can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spacer...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 10 installation continued figure 9 - placing hearth base accessory against wall electrical outlet hearth base rigid gas line gas line access hole figure 8 - minimum clearance for combustible to wall *minimum 16" from side wall example * installation clearances warning:...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 11 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible 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. See installing gas piping to...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 12 installation continued built-in fireplace installation built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow th...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 13 installation continued mantel clearances for built-in installation if placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between man- tel shelf and top of fireplace opening. Notice: if your installation does not meet the minimum clear- ances sh...

  • Page 14: Caution: Use Only New,

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 14 for propane/lp units, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not re- duce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator dam...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 15 installation continued connecting fireplace to gas supply installation items needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/lp gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 16 installation continued caution: make sure exter- nal regulator has been installed between propane/lp supply and fireplace. See guidelines under connecting fireplace to gas supply, page 15. Pressure testing gas supply piping system test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 17 installation continued 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Light fireplace (see operation, page 19. Check all other internal joints for leaks. 7. Turn off fireplace (see to turn off gas to appliance, page 20). Installing logs caution: do not remove the data plates atta...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 18 installation continued screen install van notches figure 26 - installing fireplace screen screws for mounting screen optional wireless hand-held remote control accessories (hrc100 and hrc200) installing remote receiver unit 1. Disconnect switch wires from the con- t...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 19 installation continued installing 9-volt battery in hand-held remote control unit 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit. 2. Attach terminal wires to the battery. Place battery into the battery housing. 3. Replace battery cover onto remote con- trol ...

  • Page 20: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 20 o f f pil ot lo ih auto off on o n figure 32 - control knob and ignitor button location (shown as supplied, no control options) control knob ignitor button selector switch flame adjustment knob 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the off position. 5. Wait...

  • Page 21: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 21 operation continued manual lighting procedure 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under lighting instructions, page 19. 2. Press control knob and light pilot with match. 3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec- onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 22 operation continued auto (thermostatic) mode 1. Press the power and lock buttons together to turn on the hand-held remote control. 2. Press auto button to select this mode. 3. Set the desired room temperature by pressing the temp + or - buttons. 4. Press the power a...

  • Page 23: Inspecting Burner

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 23 figure 38 - correct pilot flame pattern (natural gas pilot shown) figure 39 - incorrect pilot flame pattern (natural gas pilot shown) pilot burner thermocouple pilot burner thermocouple inspecting burner burner primary air holes air is drawn into the burner through ...

  • Page 24: Cleaning and Maintenance

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 24 cleaning and maintenance warning: turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. Caution: you must keep control areas, burner and cir- culating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 25 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 26: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 26 troubleshooting continued possible cause 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, caus- ing pilot flame to g...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 27 possible cause 1. Not enough combustion/ ventilation air 1. Turning control knob to hi position when burners are cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on heater blocked 4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice(s) 1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish...

  • Page 28: Warning: If You Smell Gas

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 28 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 gas supplier’s instructions....

  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 29 wiring diagram note: for proper operation of optional acces- sories, the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown. Auto off on thermopile specifications vygf33nrc • rating: 20,000/30,000 btu/hr • gas type: natural gas • ignition: piezo...

  • Page 30: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 30 17 27 4 o f f p ilo t o n h i l o 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 1a 1c 1b 5 9 28 14 13 25 15 16 21 11 10 19 20 19 23 22 18 24 29 parts models vygf33prc, vygf33nrc, vygf33prc-ls.

  • Page 31: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 31 parts this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 29 of this manual. Vygf33nrc vygf33prc key no. Part no. Description qty. 1a 122081-04 back log • • 1 1b 122081-05 f...

  • Page 32: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 32 parts firebox models vygf33prc, vygf33nrc 4 11 14 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 6 7 10 14 12 5 14 13 16 15.

  • Page 33: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 33 parts firebox models vygf33prc, vygf33nrc this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 29 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 101357-03 top outer casi...

  • Page 34: Models.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 34 notice: all accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call fmi products, llc at 1-866-328-4537 for information. You can also write to the address ...

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113109-01k 35 accessories continued wall-mount on/off switch gwms2 for all models. Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch. Fire crackle - cf6-a for all models. Creates the sound of a real burning fire. Mantels 32" mantels w32tu - 32" wall mantel, unf...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    113109-01 rev. K 09/13 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...