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INTRODUCTION
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card
supplied with unvented room heater.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented
room heater.
Always consult your local Building Department regarding
regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation
of an unvented room heater.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently
located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate.
WARNING: ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS
CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance
must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
General Information
This unvented heater is design certified in accordance with
American National Standards Institute Z21.11.2 by the Canadian
Standards Association as an Unvented Room Heater and should
be installed according to these instructions.
Attention: During initial use of ceramic log you will detect an
odor as the ceramic log is cured. Also, during the curing process
the ceramic log will burn with a yellow flame.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown
on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company
making the change.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas.
Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out,
and smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms,
ventilate the room in which the unit is installed.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment
shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified
agency" means any individual, firm, corporation or company
which either in person or through a representative is engaged in
and is responsible for (a) the installation or replacement of gas
piping or (b) the connection, installation, repair or servicing of
equipment, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all
precautions required and has complied with all the requirements
of the authority having jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a
licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas
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sachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental
room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd
St., New York, N.Y. 10036.
High Altitudes
For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), ratings should be
reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above
sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before
changing spud/orifice size.
Well Head Gas Installations
Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may affect the
Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating
value. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before
changing spud/orifice size.
WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the
burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.
Model VFCR-25 VFCM-25 VFCT-25
Input BTU/HR (KW/H)
Max. (LP/NAT) 25,000 ( 7.3) 25,000 (7.3) 25,000 ( 7.3)
Medium —— 20,000 (5.9) ——
Min. (LP/NAT) 17,500 (5.1) 15,000 (4.4) 17,500 (5.1)
Height 26 3/4" (679mm) 26 3/4" (679mm) 26 3/4" (679mm)
Width 26 1/4" (666mm) 26 1/4" (666mm) 26 1/4" (666mm)
Depth 17 1/8" (434mm) 17 1/8" (434mm) 17 1/8" (434mm)
Gas Inlet 3/8" (9.5mm) 3/8" (9.5mm) 3/8" (9.5mm)
Stove Casting (Requires VFCR-25, VFCT-25, VFCM-25
VFCI-FB Vent-Free Cast Iron Stove Painted Black
Accessories for VFCR-25 Only
TMV Wall Thermostat, Millivolt -Reed Switch
FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control
FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control with Thermostat
FREC Electric Remote Control
FWS-1 Wall Switch
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