Vantage Hearth VSGF36NRC, Owners Manual And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ot touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier ca...

Page 2: ...t a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heat er It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion an...

Page 3: ...ct con tainsand orgenerateschemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying...

Page 4: ...ing off see Troubleshooting page 26 10 Do not run fireplace where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions 11 Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other...

Page 5: ...sembly and fireplace 4 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for replacement parts before returning to dealer PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION Thi...

Page 6: ...ou install your firebox Before installation consider the following 1 Where firebox will be located Allow for wall and ceiling clearances see Installa tion Clearances page 10 2 Everything needed to com...

Page 7: ...nusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of un usually tight construction you must provi...

Page 8: ...t vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater __________ Btu Hr Vent free fireplace _________ Btu Hr Total _________ Btu H...

Page 9: ...vide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo stat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Figure 5 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Figu...

Page 10: ...e Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace WARNING This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane LP gas but not both Gas type is indicated on the rat ingplate Fi...

Page 11: ...rim accessories are available see Accessories page 31 Brass trim will ex tend past sides of firebox approximately 1 2 This will cover rough edges of wall opening If installing a mantel above firebox y...

Page 12: ...for attaching trim 7 Install and properly test gas log heater Follow installation instructions included with the vent free gas log heater that is being installed IMPORTANT When finishing your firebox...

Page 13: ...You can secure base to floor using wood screws Countersink screw heads and putty over 4 Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base 5 Center cabinet mantel on hearth base see Figure 12...

Page 14: ...e optional shutoff valve from your dealer Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment Figure 15 Gas Connection Sediment Trap Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap 3 Minimum Cap Pipe Tee...

Page 15: ...gure 16 Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace Figure 17 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator To Fireplace Gas Regulator Equipment Shutoff Valve Prov...

Page 16: ...ed on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Corre...

Page 17: ...g ing batteries in your hand held remote or receiver Hand Held Remote Control The hand held remote control uses 3 AAA batteries not included To install batteries 1 Remove battery housing cover from ba...

Page 18: ...vertical and not leaning in toward burner where the flame will touch the log 3 Position front right log against right side of grate prongs see Figure 24 4 Position front left log against left side of...

Page 19: ...cal cable through strain relief and handy box see Figure 26 Tighten screws on strain relief 3 Connect electrical cable to duplex outlet Match wire colors to those on duplex out let Be sure to connect...

Page 20: ...Button Blower Control Knob OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal inj...

Page 21: ...isintheOFFposition whenyouareawayfromhomefor long periods of time Heater will comeonautomaticallywithselec tor switch in the ON position ON REMOTE OFF PRG Figure 30 Remote Selector Switch in ON Positi...

Page 22: ...temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius With remote control off press THERMOSTAT button and MODE button at the same time This will toggle the display from F to C Figure 34 Remote Control Display...

Page 23: ...mperature bulb graphic on display see Figure 37 Use UP DOWN arrow button to set desired room temperature Control system will cycle fireplace on or off to maintain selected temperature To activate this...

Page 24: ...Appliance page 21 see Troubleshooting page 26 Note The correct pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color MAIN BURNER Period...

Page 25: ...reater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follo...

Page 26: ...ny metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor 5 Replace pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Install new alkaline battery in electronic ignitor Verify bat te...

Page 27: ...ore 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace control valve 8 Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Inlet gas pressure...

Page 28: ...any 3 Observeminimuminstallation clearances see page 10 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Maintenance page 25 or replace burner orifice s White powder residue forming within burner box or on adja cent...

Page 29: ...Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 3 CleanODS pilot seeCleaning and Maintenance page 25 Gas...

Page 30: ...hipping Weight 120 lbs For input adjustment TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installa tion operation or troubleshooting If so contact FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When call...

Page 31: ...shed Traditional Design Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t sup...

Page 32: ...MODELS VSGF36PRC VSGF36NRC 23 17 19 15 12 12 14 11 16 24 25 18 31 20 NG Only 21 NG Only 33 34 38 27 14 13 32 26 LPG 7 22 28 6 2 4 3 NG Only 35 36 5 1 37 9 10 8 23 30 29 AAA Battery Negative UP Install...

Page 33: ...241 03 Valve Bracket 1 16 111440 04 Gas Valve 1 111440 03 Gas Valve 1 17 103782 01 Valve Bracket 1 18 098265 02 Male Elbow 1 19 099387 09 Pilot Tube 1 099387 12 Pilot Tube 1 20 099918 02 Pilot Regulat...

Page 34: ...www fmiproducts com 121082 01K 34 PARTS MODELS VSGF36PRC AND VSGF36NRC 1 4 8 7 6 27 9 10 28 11 12 22 18 29 25 26 20 17 21 19 16 15 13 5 2 3 14 23 24...

Page 35: ...20280 Top Spacer 4 17 Fireplace Surround 1 18 107128 01 Gas Conduit 2 19 115408 01 Receptacle Plate 1 20 21171 Gas Knock Out Cover 4 21 103771 01 Strain Relief 1 22 115402 01 Steel Receptacle Box 1 2...

Page 36: ...s product and or FMI PRODUCTS LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic ma...