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Summary of content (48 pages)

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VLIDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert Models: VLI31DVN, VLI31DVP WARNING If the information in these instructions 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 any other appliance. – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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CONTENTS VLI31 Fireplace Insert Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings Fireplace Insert PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE! IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Important Safety Information.......................................3 Check Gas Pressure................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLER WARNING Please leave these instructions with the appliance. VLI31 Fireplace Insert OWNER Please retain these instructions for future reference. • Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. • Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION & code approval Continued from page 3 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 13. Never place anything on top of fireplace. 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on rating plate. 15.
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product features VLI31 Fireplace Insert product SPECIFICATIONS • This appliance has been certified for use with • • • • • • either natural or propane gas. Refer to the appropriate data plates. This appliance is not for use with solid fuels. The appliance is approved for bedroom or bedsitting room installations. The appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes if any. If none exist use the current installation code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in the USA, CSA B149 in Canada.
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insert dimensions VLI31 Fireplace Insert 20 6QE” (513 mm) 9(6 ” (251 mm) 4” (102 mm) 2 6QE” (56 mm) 7 6 ” (194 mm) 15 6QE” (389 mm) 3” (76 mm) 6 6M” (172 mm) 20 6M” (527 mm) 16 6QE" (411 mm) 2556M” (641 mm) 2856 ” (714 mm) Figure 2 VLIDV Fireplace Insert Dimensions 834009 VLI31 dims 83D4009
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general installation INFORMATION VLI31 Fireplace Insert Before You Start Read this homeowner manual thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully. Inspect all contents for shipping damage and immediately inform your dealer if any damage is found. Do not install any unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts. Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received.
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clearances VLI31 Fireplace Insert WARNING CLEARANCES MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE/CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES The dimensions shown on Pages 8 and 9, Figures 3 and 4, are minimum clearances to maintain when installing this heater. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard. INSERT Clearances no combustibles (ie: drapes, doors) may be within, or swing within 36" of the front of the insert.
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INSTALLATION VLI31 Fireplace Insert INSERT PLACEMENT • The insert must be placed within a code-conforming IMPORTANT: Please review the following carefully. • Because the insert uses a circulation blower, clean the It is not unusual for your insert to give off some odor the first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of the paint and any undetected oil from the manufacturing process. masonry fireplace or a tested and listed zero-clearance (UL-127, solid fuel) fireplace.
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NOTICE WARNING VLI31 Fireplace Insert VentING installation Read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Consult local building codes before beginning the installation.
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venting installation VLI31 Fireplace Insert WARNING VENTING REQUIREMENTS • Make sure the exhaust pipe on heater connects to exhaust portion of cap. Attach flex liners. Figure 6 • Do not crimp or rupture liner when bending it into chimney offsets. • The exhaust vent must reline the entire length of chimney and terminate above chimney top. • Vent must meet all vent manufacturer's requirements when installed.
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venting installation VLI31 Fireplace Insert ALTITUDE CONSIDERATIONS WARNING This heater has been tested at altitudes ranging from sea level to 4,500 feet (1,370 m). In this testing, heater with standard orifice burns correctly with just an air shutter adjustment. If you need to resize orifice for use at high altitude, contact your dealer. Failure to adjust air shutter properly may lead to improper combustion which can create a safety hazard.
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venting installation VLI31 Fireplace Insert VENTING CONFIGURATIONS Termination Kits (Refer to Page 11) Exhaust Inlet 3" (75 mm) Exhaust UL 1777 Gas Liner 3" (75 mm) Inlet Recommended block-off plate (noncombustible metal). Prevents odors from chimney entering room. UL 127 Solid Fuel Z.C Firebox Figure 8 Inlet and Exhaust Reline FP1924 NOTE: You may use either reline configuration with a masonry FP1924 or zero-clearance fireplace.
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venting installation VLI31 Fireplace Insert INTAKE MANIFOLD VENT INSTALLATION Before insert is placed back into fireplace opening, attach intake flex pipe to intake manifold, located in rear lower left corner with hose clamp (not supplied) or other approved method. EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND VENT INSTALLATION The exhaust manifold is shipped attached to insert. It may be removed to allow tight installation. 1. Remove glass door assembly following instructions on Page 39, Figure 54. 2.
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INSERT INSTALLATION VLI31 Fireplace Insert check gas type Use proper gas type for the insert you are installing. If you have conflicting gas type, do not install insert. See dealer where you purchased the insert for proper insert according to your gas type. WARNING A qualified installer or service person must connect appliance to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION Install gas piping to insert location For propane/LP units, never connect insert directly to the propane/LP supply.
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INSERT installation Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance. CAUTION WARNING VLI31 Fireplace Insert A manual shut-off valve is factory installed upstream of the appliance. Union tee and plugged 1/8" NPT pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance. Figure 12 NOTE : The gas line connection may be made using 1/2" rigid tubing or an approved flex connector.
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VLI31 Fireplace Insert SIGNATURE COMMAND - CHECK GAS PRESSURE and ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the fireplace, STOP! Do not install the appliance. Contact your dealer immediately. 2. To ease installation, a 24" (610 mm) flex line with manual shut-off valve has been provided with this appliance. Install and attach 1/2" gas line onto shut-off valve. 3.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION VLI31 Fireplace Insert The command center may be mounted on the wall with the use of the SCSWEK Kit (15ft. cable, junction box, wall cover). Mount the junction box provided at the desired location on the wall. Do not extend beyond the 15 ft. wire cable provided. If a longer distance is required, the 15 ft. may be extended up to 30 ft. maximum by using two (2) SCSWEK cables plugged together. Route the wire from junction box to lower control area at bottom of fireplace.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Max 300 Watts VLI31 Fireplace Insert A/C Module To Outlet Pilot Max 300 Watts Optional Aux. 300 Watts RF Receiver ON/OFF Button A/C Module Control Board Black / Thermopile Red / Thermopile Sensor Conversion NG/LP Ignitor / Sparker Plug-in Connector Control Board to Command Center OFF/LO NOTE: Wall switch wires must be connected together if a wall switch is not being used.
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log placement VLI31 Fireplace Insert WARNING Before you begin - This unit is supplied with seven (7) ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling the logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers. The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater.
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log placement VLI31 Fireplace Insert 3. Hold Log #3 with the flat edge down and 'fat' part of the log on your left. Position the log on the pins provided on the left side of the burner and behind the fettle. Make sure to have the narrow end of the log over the extrusion and behind the burner ports. Figure 18 Log #3 Figure 18 Log #4 Figure 19 LG830 VLI31 log #3 4. Hold Log #4 with the pointed end of the log to the left.
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log placement VLI31 Fireplace Insert Log #6 6. Position Log #6 (the long flat log) from left to right in the rear of the firebox with the left side of the log on the key provided on the top, rear of log #5 and the right end on the key on the top rear of log #2. The detailed face of the log should face forward. Figure 21 Figure 21 LG833 Log #7 7. Hold Log #7 with the 'pointy' end of the log down and the knot in the log LG833 facing forward.
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surround installation VLI31 Fireplace Insert INSTALL SURROUND 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove glass door assembly. Page 39, Figure 54 Align cast or beveled surround holes with insert and attach with screws provided. Re-attach glass door assembly. Attach filigree to face by gently pushing into place.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - SIGNATURE COMMAND VLI31 Fireplace Insert WARNING for your safety read before lighting If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of lie. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Refer to the instructions. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - SIGNATURE COMMAND VLI31 Fireplace Insert OPERATing INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. 3. With five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information on page 24. If you do not smell gas, go to next step. 4.
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VLI31 Fireplace Insert SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES RF Receiver ON/OFF Command Center To Thermopile To Sensor • Easy Access Function Operation and System Configuration • Operation Confirmation/Fault Diagnostic Indications (LED/ Buzzer) • ON/OFF/HI/Med/Low Operation • Optional Wall Mounting Control Board To Sparker NG/LP Conversion Control Board • Electronic Ignition • Pilot Lockout safety feature • Electric Power Regeneration from Thermopile to save bat• • • • • • • ter
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SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS VLI31 Fireplace Insert SYSTEM CONFIGURATION/SETUP All System configuration/setup is done on the Command Center. NOTE: When using On/Off wall switch, the switch must be in the ON position to perform all configuration set ups at the command center. Intermittent/Standing Pilot Setup (Default intermittent) 1. Holding the ON button on the Command Center while turning on the master switch will toggle between standing pilot and intermittent pilot. 2.
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SIGNATURE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS VLI31 Fireplace Insert FUNCTIONS/OPERATION (with Command Center) Turning on the fireplace 1. Turn on the master switch and wait for a beep. 2. Press the ON button on the Command Center or turn on wall switch. Pilot will light and burner will come on High setting or last memory setting (See Turning Off Fireplace below). For memory feature. Pilot Safety Lockout Function 1. If the pilot doesn’t light after sparking for 30 seconds, pilot trial lockout happens.
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WARNING The information bar shows the room temperature, the “sending signal” radio icon, the low battery indication icon, the child-proof icon, and the flame icon. This area doesn’t have touch buttons. • The room temperature will always be shown after • • power-up. It displays the room temperature from 40 °F to 99 °F. “Lo” and “HI” will be displayed when the room temperature is lower than 40°F or higher than 99°F, respectively. The radio icon will be shown when the transmitter is sending a signal.
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VLI31 Fireplace Insert TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Setting Privacy Code on Transmitter: Figure 28 Battery Door The remote transmitter privacy code is preset in factory. In the event of activation or interference from other nearby transmissions, change the code using the following procedures (learn function must be performed after changing the code): WARNING 1. Press the ON/arrow button and FP2650 the TIMER button at the same Master Switch time to enter privacy code setup ON LED mode.
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TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 1. Press the ON/up button to turn on the fireplace. The flame icon on the LCD displays High. 2. Press the OFF/down button to decrease the flame height and turn off the fireplace. When the OFF/down button is pressed for three times, the flame icon changes form High to Medium, to Low, then to Off. 3. If the OFF button is held for more than 3 seconds at any flame height, the fireplace will be turned off and the flame icon disappears. Figure 31 4.
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VLI31 Fireplace Insert TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION ing to the difference between the Set temperature and the Room temperature. There is no manual flame height adjustment. The fan speed will also automatically adjust if turned on. NOTE: there will a 10 second delay for the flame adjustment when the fireplace is turned on. 1. When Set Temp. is 3° F or higher than Room Temp., flame height will be on High. 2. When Set Temp. is 2° F higher than Room Temp., flame height will be on Medium. 3.
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TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 4. After the signal is sent, the On/up and Off/down buttons become flame height controller again. 5. When the light button is flashing, slide up and down on the arrow buttons will turn the light brightness to HIGH or Off directly without pressing the light button again to confirm AUX Control (Optional) The AUX control function is used to turn on or turn off the auxiliary component connected to the AC module of the Signature Command System.
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TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION VLI31 Fireplace Insert n Using the Mounting Base The transmitter comes with a mounting base which allows you to hang the transmitter on the wall. 1. Secure the mounting base on the wall with supplied screws. For best viewing angle, make it the same height as your eyes. 2. Hang the transmitter on the hook of the mounting base, then push down so the transmitter is flush to the mounting base. Figure 39 FP2674 TROUBLESHOOTING mounting base Symptom Causes Action 1.
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AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT (NATURAL GAS ONLY) VLI31 Fireplace Insert ADJUST THE AIR SHUTTER The venturi of the burner is equipped with an air shutter. The opening of the venturi has been set at 1/4" for Natural Gas and fully open for Propane installation at sea level. The burner on Natural Gas models may be adjusted for high altitude as follows: • To increase air mixture, open the shutter more. This will reduce soot formation. Figure 40 • To decrease air mixture, close the shutter.
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GLASS FRAME REMOVAL Always use gloves when handling broken glass. WARNING CAUTION VLI31 Fireplace Insert Make sure the glass panel edges do not touch any metal parts during thermal expansion. GLASS FRAME REMOVAL 1. Carefully remove upper filigree by pulling straight out. 2. Remove glass frame from insert by releasing two latches on top of insert and lifting the door up and off the unit. Figure 42 3. Set glass frame aside. 4. Re-install in reverse order.
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BLOWER REMOVAL and ASSEMBLY VLI31 Fireplace Insert BLOWER REPLACEMENT Turn off the unit and allow to cool completely. Turn off gas at shut-off and disconnect all electricity to unit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the decorative filigree by gently pulling it out. Rotate the cam on the glass toward the center. Tilt the glass out, lift and release it from the track. Set the glass on a towel out of the way. Remove the logs and bricks. To remove the brick, unfasten the brackets located on the right and left. 6.
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CLEANING and MAINTENANCE VLI31 Fireplace Insert Make sure the gas valve knob is in the “OFF” position. Wait at least five (5) minutes before start-ing maintenance. Venting system A qualified agency should examine the venting system annually. Cleaning glass Clean the ceramic glass periodically. Condensation will sometimes form on the glass during a cold startup. This is normal for all gas fireplaces and inserts. This condensation often attracts dust and lint to the surface of the glass.
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CLEANING and MAINTENANCE VLI31 Fireplace Insert WARNING firebox cleaning • Allow logs to cool completely before cleaning. Logs reach high temperatures. • Make sure clearances to combustibles leave enough room for maintenance and service. • Carefully reassemble and reseal insert properly after any cleaning or servicing. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Carefully remove log set, and embers from combustion chamber. Vacuum burner compartment thoroughly. Vacuum any dust off logs. Remove any lint from main burner and pilot.
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MAINTENANCE VLI31 Fireplace Insert Yearly service procedure Failure to inspect and maintain heater may lead to improper combustion and a potentially dangerous situation. A qualified technician should do the following once a year. 1. Check pilot flame. Flame should touch approximately 3/8" of the top of thermopile and surround the top of the sensor. Figure 46. If not, contact dealer for service. 2. Turn master switch to “OFF” position and gas shut off to shut off gas to heater.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS 7 VLI31 Fireplace Insert 6 5 4 9 3 2 1 10 29 42 8 28 11 15 30 35 21 16 23 34 19 38 18 22 37 12 14 12 33 32 20 38 11 25 27 17 24 44 13 43 26 834009 VLI31 parts 83D4009 41
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REPLACEMENT PARTS VLI31 Fireplace Insert VLI31NTSC VLI31PTSC Description Qty. Natural Propane Log #1 1 83D4011 83D4011 Log #2 1 83D4012 83D4012 Log #3 1 83D4013 83D4013 Log #4 1 83D4014 83D4014 Log #5 1 83D4015 83D4015 Log #6 1 83D4016 83D4016 Log, Light Cover 1 83D4039 83D4039 Burner Assembly 1 83D4004 83D4004 Support Brick Rear 1 83D4022 83D4028 Support Brick Front 1 83D4030 83D4030 Gas Valve Assy.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Optional Accessories Description Cast Iron Surround Cast Iron Eyebrow Cast Iron Face & Door Kit SCS Wall Mount Extension Kit (not shown) (15ft wire, rough-in box, wall cover) 83D4009 VLI31 Fireplace Insert VLI31 HAR31CB HE31CB PLY31CB SCSWEK 43
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VLI31 Fireplace Insert 44 83D4009
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VLI31 Fireplace Insert 83D4009 45
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VLI31 Fireplace InsertResidents Only — Please read and follow these special requirements Massachusetts NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any residence with a direct vent product must have a CO detector installed in the residence. Installation of the fireplace or vented gas log in the State of Massachusetts requires the damper to be permanently removed or welded in the fully open position.
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VLI31 Fireplace Insert Limited lifetime warranty policy Lifetime Warranty The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. Five Year Warranty The following components are warranted five (5) years to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: Ceramic Fiber Logs.
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VLI31 Fireplace Insert Based on CSA P.4.1-09 Efficiency Ratings Model EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) VLI31DVNTSC 67.5 VLI31DVPTSC 73.9 Steady State (%) Fan-OFF Fan-ON 73.5 74.5 79.8 80.8 D.O.E. (AFUE%) 66.4 74.6 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.