VENT FREE INFRA RED HEATERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS P/N 88900 / REV. 02/04 R MODEL NUMBERS MANUAL MODELS NATURAL GAS VFM63, VFM103, VFM203, VFM303 PROPANE GAS VFM64, VFM104, VFM204, VFM304 THERMOSTAT MODELS VFT101, VFT201, VFT301 VFT102, VFT202, VFT302 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.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with this appliance. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. THIS HEATER SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED ABOVE 7,000 FT. ELEVATION. HEATERS INSTALLED ABOVE 4,500 FT.
INTRODUCTION – CONT’D. For your protection this heater is equipped with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) pilot system. Never operate heater if ODS has been damaged or tampered with as this could expose you to Carbon Monoxide (a colorless, odorless gas) that could result in injury or death. Early signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning resemble influenza, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you develop these symptoms GET FRESH AIR AT ONCE. Turn off heater and call a qualified serviceman to check heater.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding, material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean.
FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION, VENTILATION AND HEAT DISTRIBUTION - CONT’D. STEP 4. Compare the total Btu the area can support (from Step 2) to the total Btu in the area the heater will be installed (from Step 3). If the total from Step 2 is larger this is considered an unconfined space, if Btu total from Step 3 is larger this is considered a confined space and provisions must be made for additional combustion and ventilation air.
INSTALLATION - CONTINUED 3) 4) 5) Protect heater from wind, high traffic areas, and drafts (such as doorways, locations that get direct air from a ceiling fan, etc.) as this will cause nuisance pilot outage. All models may be wall mounted. Model No. VFM10, VFT10, VFM20, VFT20, VFM30 & VFT30 may be free standing by adding optional VF-FSK floor stand kit. These floor mounted units must also have an approved, fire resistant floor base (available from factory) and must be hard piped.
Page 7 Internal Diameter, Inches 10 43 0.364 95 0.493 175 0.622 360 0.824 680 1.049 1400 1.38 2100 1.61 3950 2.067 6300 2.469 11000 3.068 23000 4.026 20 29 65 120 250 465 950 1460 2750 4350 7.
TABLE 1 – first stage pipe sizing PROPANE GAS 10 PSIG Inlet with a 1 PSIG Pressure Drop Maximum capacity of pipe or tubing, in thousands of BTU/hr. of L.P. Gas Size of Pipe Or Copper Tubing, Inches Copper Tubing (O.D.) Pipe Size Copper Tubing (O.D.
INSTALLING HEATER WALL MOUNT (VFM20, VFT20, VFM30, VFT30) WALL MOUNT (VFM6, VFM10, VFT10) STEP 1. Remove wall mounting bracket from back of heater. STEP 2. Locate wall stud. STEP 3. Attach wall mounting bracket to wall stud with top at desired height, using (2) screws provided. Make sure top of bracket is level. See Figure 2. STEP 4. Hang top of heater on wall mounting bracket. STEP 5. Remove bottom front panel. STEP 6. Secure back of heater to wall, utilizing anchors (if necessary) or wood screws.
GAS CONNECTION STEP 1. Make the gas connection between the manual shut off valve and regulator located inside heater cabinet. Hold regulator when tightening connection to prevent damage to regulator and internal tubing. See Figure 5 for completed installation. NOTE: All piping and connection must be checked for leaks by the installer. If connections are not exposed, a pressure test must be run.
VFM63, VFM103 - NATURAL GAS VFM64, VFM104 - L.P. GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHT 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 hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
VFM203 - NATURAL GAS VFM204 - L.P. GAS 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 hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
VFM303 - NATURAL GAS VFM304 - L.P. GAS 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 hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
VFT101, VFT201, VFT301 - NAT. GAS /VFT102, VFT202, VFT302 - L.P. GAS BEFORE LIGHTING FOR YOUR SAFETY READ 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 hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
PROPER OPERATION ODS / PILOT FLAME The pilot pressure has been pre-set at the factory and with proper supply pressure will provide a safe, reliable ignition source. See Figure 6. CORRECT INCORRECT LOW PRESSURE INCORRECT - OXYGEN LEVEL DROPPING BURNER FLAME All orificing and pressure setting was done at the factory and, with proper supply pressure, will provide a safe, efficient source of heat.
MAINTENANCE The entire heater should be checked and cleaned by a qualified service person before the start of each heating season. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint conditions from carpeting, bedding material, etc. CABINET To clean the cabinet and hearth and jamb assemblies of your heater, turn off and allow to cool, then wipe with a soft damp cloth. This will remove any dust.
BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE VFB BLOWER STEP 1. STEP 2. STEP 3. STEP 4. STEP 5. STEP 6. Remove blower assembly from shipping carton. Insert blower assembly into upper back of heater (See Figure 8). Secure blower to heater using three #8 screws (provided) through holes pre-punched in heater back. Locate mounting holes for switchbox (See Figure 8). Secure switchbox to heater using two #8 screws (provided). Plug power cord into 115 volt three-prong grounded receptacle.
MANUAL MODELS NAT. GAS L.P. GAS VFM63 VFM64 VFM103 VFM104 VFM203 VFM204 VFM303 VFM304 VENT FREE INFRA-RED HEATER MANUAL CONTROL PARTS LIST Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are F.O.B. factory. 12 Blower Parts 11 16 10 13 20 32 33 18 30 17 31 7 XX XX XX X X X XX X X XXX XX XX X X X XX XX XX X XX XX XXX XX XX X 24 19 21 2 14 15 22 23 26 5 25 6 9 VFM63, VFM64 VFM103, VFM104 VFM203, VFM204 “LO” 1 3 VFM303, VFM304 “MED.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST. TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS YOU MUST GIVE MODEL NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER, TYPE OF GAS USED, PART DESCRIPTION AND PART NUMBER. VFM63 VFM64 MODEL NUMBERS NATURAL MODEL NUMBERS PROPANE PART DESCRIPTION Valve, CPMM-21400/17 ODS/Pilot (NAT. GAS) ODS/Pilot (L.P. GAS) Manifold Manifold “LO” Manifold “HI” Manifold “MEDIUM” Burner Orifice (NAT. GAS) Burner Orifice (L.P. GAS) Gas Regulator (NAT. GAS) Gas Regulator (L.P.
THERMOSTAT MODELS NAT. GAS L.P. GAS VFT101 VFT102 VFT201 VFT202 VFT302 VFT302 VENT FREE INFRA-RED HEATER THERMOSTAT CONTROL PARTS LIST Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are F.O.B. factory. Blower Parts 12 16 13 20 32 33 18 30 17 31 7 XX XX XX X X X XX X X XXX XX XX X X X XX XX XX X XX XX XXX XX XX X 24 19 21 2 14 23 22 15 26 5 6 9 3 VFT101, VFT102 VFT201, VFT202 Mr.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST. TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS YOU MUST GIVE MODEL NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER, TYPE OF GAS USED, PART DESCRIPTION AND PART NUMBER. VFT101 VFT102 MODEL NUMBERS NATURAL MODEL NUMBERS PROPANE PART DESCRIPTION Valve, VT-23100/18 ODS/Pilot (NAT. GAS) ODS/Pilot (L.P. GAS) Manifold Burner Orifice (NAT. GAS) Burner Orifice (L.P. GAS) Gas Regulator (NAT. GAS) Gas Regulator (L.P. GAS) Burner Assembly Gas Supply Tube Wall Mounting Bracket Piezo Electrode Wire 30" Pilot Tubing Assy.24"Nat.&L.P.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (for qualified serviceman) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION No spark at ODS1. Ignitor wire off ODS or Piezo. 2. Ignitor wire shorting out on casing. 3. Defective piezo ignitor. 4. Wrong gap from electrode. 1. Check and re-attach ignitor wire. 2. Move ignitor wire. 3. Replace Piezo ignitor. 4. Set gap at 3/16”. Spark but no ignition at ODS 1. No gas to heater. 2. Air in gas line. 3. Blocked ODS orifice. 1. Check and turn on gas. 2.
IMPORTANT SAFETY BULLETIN ON YOUR GAS CONTROL AND PILOT LIGHT SYSTEM FOR HEATING EQUIPMENT WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HURT YOU. Your pilot light system has been designed for safe and reliable operation. Although safety mechanisms are built-in, the potential for hazard exists. This information is intended to help you avoid these hazards.
LIMITED WARRANTY The Louisville Tin & Stove Co. warrants to the original user the accompanying product for the period specified herein, provided said product is installed, operated, maintained, serviced, and used according to the instructions and specifications accompanying the product. AS OUTLINED IN OUR INSTRUCTIONS, ANY WARRANTY CONSIDERATIONS ARE CONTINGENT ON INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER (CONTRACTOR). SELF-INSTALLATION IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.
