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1. VENT FREE INFRA RED HEATERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS P N 88900 REV 02 04 Vent Free Gas Heat MODEL NUMBERS MANUAL MODELS THERMOSTAT MODELS NATURAL GAS VFM63 VFM103 VFM203 VFM303 VFT101 VFT201 VFT301 PROPANE GAS VFM64 VFM104 VFM204 VFM304 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 Do not store or use gasoline or other flam mable 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions INSTALLER Leave this manual If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire pe ate ae tain this department manual for future reference INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE Cd O 2 PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED LIGHTING AND OPERATION INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE OF HEATER HAVE THEM GAS SUPPLIER COMPLETE AND RETURN THE WARRANTY CARD This unit is not approved for installation in greenhouses or environments involving dusty wet corrosive or explosive conditions Such conditions will invalidate the warranty and may create unsafe conditions WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration2. 56 25 Multiply this number by 1 000 for total Btu input room can support EXAMPLE 56 25 x 1 000 56 250 Btu STEP 3 List all gas burning appliances in this area and total the combined Btu input EXAMPLE Cozy vent free heater 20 000 Btu Gas waterheater 58 000 Btu Gas range all burners amp oven on 28 000 Btu 106 000 Btu Page 4 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 EXAMPLE Btu area can support is 56 250 total Btu in area is 106 000 this would be a confined space NOTE A third construction class is one with unusually tight construction defined as construction where A Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of 1 per 6x10 11 Kg per pa sec m7 or less with openings gasketed or sealed and B Weatherstripping has been added on openable windows and doors and C Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling jo
3. NOTE Floor bases are for use on VFM10 VFT10 VFM 20 VFT 20 VFM30 and VFT30 only The VFM6 Series has no base and is not approved for use with one Make sure this cut out faces back of heater a Page 9 STEP 1 NOTE Outside Reg Supplied by Gas Co Manual Shut Off a GAS CONNECTION 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 All piping and connection must be checked for leaks by the installer If connections are not exposed a pressure test must be run The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing at pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5kPa Manual Cut off Valve Internal Regulator e 1 8 NPT fg Pressure FIGURE5 Plug 1 8 NPT Plug GAS PIPING WITH VF FSK KIT FIGURE 5A Page 10 VFM63 VFM103 NATURA
4. FLAME All orificing and pressure setting was done at the factory and with proper supply pressure will provide a safe efficient source of heat However if any questions about manifold pressure have a qualified serviceman check with a manometer Natural Gas will be 5 L P Gas will be 10 w c A proper burner flame See Figure 7 will produce a reddish orange flow on the surface of the ceramic burner plaques If the burner flame has blue streamers or the flame is floating off the surface of the plaques turn heater off and call a qualified service person Do not operate heater if all plaques are not glowing NOTE There will be approximately 1 2 space on the sides and top of the burner that will not glow VEM20 When turned to the LO setting the two middle plaques will light and glow When valve is turned to HI then CORRECT FLAME all four plaques will be lit Pace a VFM20 CORRECT FLAME LO FIGURE 7 Page 15 INCORRECT FLAME HI 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 wi
5. appliance 7 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise K to PILOT 8 Depress gas control knob and hold in Immediately begin alternately pushing and releasing piezo ignitor button observing pilot until pilot is lit Continue to hold the control knob in for about one 1 minute after the pilotis lit Release the gas control knob and it will pop back up Pilot should NOTE Knob can not be turned from PILOT to remain lit If pilot goes out repeat steps 2 thru 7 OFF unless knob is depressed slightly Do not force e If knob does not pop up when released STOP and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier e If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier 9 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise N to ON 4 Wait 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 above on this label If you don t smell gas go to the next step Locate pilot in the cut out below the burner Locate piezo ignitor button on top of heater LTO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCH Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise o OFF Page 11 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 P
6. pushing and releasing piezo ignitor button observing pilot until pilot is lit Continue to hold the control knob in for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release the gas control knob and it will pop back up Pilot NOTE Knob can not be turned from PILOT to OFF unless should remain lit If pilot goes out repeat steps knob is depressed slightly Do not force 2 thru 7 e If knob does not pop up when released STOP and 4 Walt five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell immediately call your service technician or gas for gas including near the floor If you smell gas supplier STOP Follow B in the safety information above e If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn on this label If you don t smell gas go to the next the gas control knob to OFF and call your step service technician or gas supplier Locate pilot in the cut out below the burner 9 Turn on all electric power to the appliance Locate piezo ignitor button on top of heater 10 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise pto desired LO or HI setting O TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANC Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise Mto OFF Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed Page 12 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 PROPE
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8. AGE PER SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instruc tions exactly 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 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP Read the safety information above on this label Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise r to OFF Turn off all electric power to the appliance NOTE Knob can not be turned from PILOT to OFF unless ob is depressed slightly Do not force Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas
9. Assembly Gas Supply Tube Control Rod Control Knob Wall Mounting Bracket Piezo Electrode Wire 30 Pilot Tubing Assy 24 Nat amp L P Control Rod Grommet Casing Back Casing Left Side Casing Right Side Top Front Panel Bottom Front Panel Bezel Assembly Wire Guard Heat Shield Valve Support Bracket Regulator Support Bracket Lighting Instruction Assembly BLOWER PARTS VF B Blower Motor Assembly Blower Housing Fan Switch Power Cord Junction Box Junction Box Cover TWO REQUIRED 3 40 3 40 17 50 17 50 17 50 17 50 145 50 197 40 a 2 E ww G gt qe m olp O N NIN N N NIN O O w Nn O oO wl GO w w GN O Mr Contractor we only sell parts through our wholesalers but the prices listed above are for your convenience For prompt parts service contact the wholesaler from which you purchased your Cozy heater NOTE Parts amp schematic drawings on current models are shown at www cozyheaters com MARCH 2005 Page 19 THERMOSTAT MODELS VENT FREE INFRA RED HEATER NAT GAS L P GAS THERMOSTAT CONTROL VFT101 VFT102 PARTS LIST VFT201 VFT202 VFT302 VFT302 Prices and specifications subject to change without notice All prices are F O B factory Blower Mr Contractor we only sell parts through our wholesalers but the prices listed are for your convenience For prompt parts service contact the wholesaler from which you purchased your Cozy heater NOT
10. E Parts amp schematic drawings on current models are shown at www cozyheaters com Page 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS YOU MUST GIVE MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER TYPE OFGAS USED PART DESCRIPTION AND PART NUMBER MODEL NUMBERS PROPANE VFT102 VFT202 VFT302 s sh PART DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE PRICE Volve 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 amp L P Control Rod Grommet Casing Back Casing Left Side Casing Right Side Top Front Panel Bottom Front Panel Bezel Assembly Wire Guard Heat Shield Regulator Support Bracket Lighting Instruction Assembly BLOWER PARTS VF B Blower Motor Assembly Blower Housing Fan Switch Power Cord Junction Box Junction Box Cover sO COIN NNN N NS NS O gt WN O Mr Contractor we only sell parts through our wholesalers but the prices listed above are for your convenience For prompt parts service contact the wholesaler from which you purchased your Cozy heater NOTE Parts amp schematic drawings on current models are shown at www cozyheaters com MARCH 2005 Page 21 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE for qualified serviceman SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION No spark at ODS 1 Ignitor wire off ODS
11. ES ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY COMPONENT OR FROM THE USE THEREOF THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL BE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE USER AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED AAA YAYAY TA Y AA AAAA WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE by this warranty No charges for freight labor or other expenses incurred in the repair removal or replacement of any product or component claimed to be defective will be paid by the manufacturer to the user and the manufacturer will not be liable for any expenses incurred by the user in remedying any defect in the product Service under this warranty is the responsibility of the installer In the event service under this warranty is needed the user of the product shall request such service directly from the installer If the user is unable to locate the installer the user VV VV VV VV AVA TA NA V V V V V V N AA TABLE A Warranty for gas appliance heat exchangers only AYAV AY YAY Product Warranty Period Cozy Gas Fired Floor Furnace Cozy Gas Fired Wall Furnace 10 Years 10 Years
12. L 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 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire hand When lighting the pilot follow these department instructions exactly Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified because some gas is heavier than air and will settle service technician Force or attempted repair may on the floor result in a fire or explosion WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not use this appliance if any part has been under Do not try to light any appliance water Immediately call a qualified service technician Do not touch any electric switch do not use any to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the phone in your building control system and any gas control which has been Immediately call your gas supplier from a under water neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise N to OFF Turn off all electric power to the
13. OMMENDED AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY If within a period of one year from the date of installation of the product any part supplied by the manufacturer proves to be defective due to workmanship or material it will replace such part provided parts have not been subjected to misuse alteration neglect or accidents The term of the warranty for the heat exchanger is covered in Table A below Any claim not made within ten 10 days after the expiration of the warranty period shall be deemed waived by the user The manufacturer shall have no liability or be required to perform any obligation under this warranty unless when requested the user returns at the user s expense the component or product claimed defective to the manufacturer for inspection to enable the manufacturer to determine if the claimed defect is covered should write directly to the manufacturer and the name of an alternative service source will be supplied The product safety registration card packed inside the appliance must be completed and returned to the factory THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE MANUFACTURER S EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXPENS
14. ROPERTY DAMAGE PER SONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the hand When lighting the pilot follow these instruc fire department tions exactly Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance control knob Never use tools If the knob will not area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a because some gas is heavier than air and will settle qualified service technician Force or attempted on the floor repair may result in a fire or explosion WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not use this appliance if any part has been Do not try to light any appliance under water Immediately call a qualified service Do not touch any electric switch do not use any technician to inspect the appliance and to replace phone in your building any part of the control system and any gas control Immediately call your gas supplier from a which has been under water neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP Read the safety information above on this label Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise f NM to OFF Turn off all electric power to the appliance 7 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise K Nto Gas PILOT Control 8 Depress gas control knob and hold in Immediately Knob begin alternately
15. RTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire hand When lighting the pilot follow these instruc department tions exactly Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified because some gas is heavier than air and will settle service technician Force or attempted repair may on the floor result in a fire or explosion WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not use this appliance if any part has been under Do not try to light any appliance water Immediately call a qualified service technician Do not touch any electric switch do not use any to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the phone in your building control system and any gas control which has been Immediately call your gas supplier froma under water neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP Read the safety information above on this label Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise Sl to OFF Turn off all electric power to the appliance 7 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise N to PILOT 8 Depress gas control knob and hold in Immediately begin alternately pushing and releasing p
16. Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go to the next step Locate pilot in the cut out below the burner Locate piezo ignitor button on top of heater Turn gas control knob counterclockwise KK Nto PILOT Depress gas control knob and hold in Immediately begin alternately pushing and releasing piezo ignitor button observing pilot until pilot is lit Continue to hold the control knob in for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release the gas control knob and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If pilot goes out repeat steps 2 thru 7 e If knob does not pop up when released STOP and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier e If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier 9 Turn on all electric power to the appliance 10 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 1 N to desired temperature setting O TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANC Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed Page 14 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 BURNER
17. alled in a bedroom or bathroom or 2 An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 6 000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Keep burner and control compartment clean 2 Dueto high temperatures the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies 3 Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition 4 Young children should be carefully supervised then they are in the same room with this heater 5 Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the heater 6 Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 7 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 Itis imperative that control compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean 8 WARNING Any changes to this heater or its controls can be dangerous 9 Do not use this heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service person to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control
18. exists This information is intended to help you avoid these hazards WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS YOUR GAS CONTROL AND PILOT LIGHT SYSTEM Your gas control and pilot light system has a safety device whose purpose is to shut off the gas supply to the appliance if the pilot light goes out If you have trouble lighting the pilot or keeping it lit it may mean that this safety device is warning you that there is a problem with your system Inspection and repairs or replacement must be made by a trained gas service technician TAMPERING IS DANGEROUS The pilot safety system may also not work if you do not follow the lighting instructions carefully or if you tamper with the gas control that you use to light the pilot Tampering with the gas control particularly with tools can damage the safety mechanism in the control and can allow gas to leak This can result ina fire or explosion causing property damage personal injury or death IF YOU SMELL GAS DON T LIGHT IT IF YOU CAN T LIGHT IT DON T FIGHT IT aca G D American Gas THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISEMENT Association 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 Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer
19. heater in a closet alcove or small hallway where the heater could be isolated from the space to be heated and adequate combustion air by closing a door Page 5 3 4 2 3 INSTALLATION CONTINUED 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 amp 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 If optional blower is to be added locate heater so there is safe access to an electrical outlet CLEARANCES Maintain adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation Minimum clearances as viewed from front of heater 3 clearance below heater shall be measured from top surface of carpeting tile etc If VF FSK Free Standing Kit is used and the heater is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance such as a stove board TOOLS AND ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES REQUIRED 1 Pipe wrenches 2 2 Phillip head screwdriver or screwgun 3 Pressure test gauge 4 AnA G A certified manual sh
20. iezo ignitor button observing pilot until pilot is lit Continue to hold the control knob in for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release the gas control knob and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If pilot goes out repeat steps 2 thru 7 e If knob does not pop up when released STOP and immediately call your service technician or gas Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then supplier smell for gas including near the floor If you smell e If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas STOP Follow B in the safety information gas control knob to OFF and call your service above on this label If you don t smell gas go to technician or gas supplier the next step 9 Turn on all electric power to the appliance Locate pilot in the cut out below the burner 10 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise yN to Locate piezo ignitor button on top of heater desired temperature setting TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Depress gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise N to OFF Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed NOTE Knob can not be turned from PILOT to OFF nless knob is depressed slightly Do not force Page 13 VFT101 VFT201 VFT301 NAT GAS VFT102 VFT202 VFT302 L P FOR YOUR SAFETY REY BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAM
21. ints between wall panels at penetration for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Examples would be to provide two permanent openings either to an adjoining room or to the outside See the National Fuel Gas Code for details See Figure 9 amp Figure 10 below Chimney or gas vent Chimney or gas vent Ventilation louvers each end of attic Opening 1 J Outlet Air B ace Water Heater Inlet Air 2 B Alternate air inlet Opening Equipment located in confined Veain aves for spaces all air from inside the unheated crawl space building See 5 3 3 a Equipment located in confined spaces all air from outdoors inlet air from ventilated crawl space and outlet air to ventilated attic See 5 3 3 b FIGURE9 FIGURE 10 INSTALLATION Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier LOCATION 1 For most efficient performance locate heater as centrally as possible in the area to be heated 2 Do not install
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23. n against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing 2 Switchbox a Blower Assembly Blower Motor FIGURE 8 ie Black White If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance must be re placed it must be replaced witha wire of at least a 105 C tempera ture rating WIRING DIAGRAM VFB BLOWER White or ribbed Page 17 MANUAL MODELS VENT FREE INFRA RED HEATER NAT GAS L P GAS MANUAL CONTROL VFM63 VFM64 PARTS LIST VFM103 VFM104 VFM203 VFM204 Prices and specifications subject to change VFM303 VFM304 without notice All prices are F O B factory Blower VFM103 VFM104 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS YOU MUST GIVE MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER TYPE OFGAS USED PART DESCRIPTION AND PART NUMBER one Ee 5 a al MODEL NUMBERS PROPANE VFM64 VFM104 VFM204 VFM304 ee re 75 ee PART DESCRIPTION NO PRICE NO PRICE NO PRICE NO PRICE 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 GAS Burner
24. or Piezo 1 Check and re attach ignitor wire 2 Ignitor wire shorting out on casing 2 Move ignitor wire 3 Defective piezo ignitor 3 Replace Piezo ignitor 4 Wrong gap from electrode 4 Set gap at 3 16 Spark but no ignition 1 No gas to heater 1 Check and turn on gas at ODS 2 Air in gas line 2 Hold in pilot knob to bleed air from gas line 3 Blocked ODS orifice 3 Blow out ODS with low pressure air hose ODS will not remain 1 Safety interlock system activated 1 Wait five minutes between re ignition lit when control attempts knob is released 2 Control knob not held in long 2 Press in control knob light ODS and hold enough control knob in for one minute 3 Control knob not in PILOT 3 Turn control knob to OFF then without position pushing down turn knob counterclockwise KN until knob stops turning Push knob down completely at this point 4 Thermocouple loose 4 Tighten thermocouple into gas valve 5 Defective thermocouple 5 Replace thermocouple hand tighten plus 1 4 turn with wrrench 6 Defective gas valve 6 Replace gas valve 7 Air in line 7 Bleed all air from gas line ODS lights but main 1 Control knob not in ON position 1 Turn control knob to ON burner does not 2 Burner orifice blocked 2 Clean burner orifice with low pressure air hose 3 Gas supply pressure low 3 Check supply pressure Call gas supplier 4 Weak thermocouple 4 Replace thermocouple 5 Defective ga
25. r 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 See Figure 3 WALL STUD FIGURE 2 HOLES FOR MOUNTING BACK OF HEATER TO WALL FIGURE 3 WALL MOUNT VFM20 VFT20 VFM30 VFT30 STEP 1 Remove wall mounting bracket from back of heater STEP 2 Locate two studs STEP 3 Attach wall mounting bracket to wall studs with top at desired height using 2 wood screws provided Make sure top of bracket is level See Figure 4 STEP 4 Hang top of heater over wall mounting bracket STEP 5 Remove bottom front panel STEP 6 Secure back of heater to wall utilizing anchors if necessary or wood screws See Figure 3 Wall Stud Wall Mounting Bracket FIGURE 4 INSTALLING VF FSK FLOOR BASE KIT STEP 1 Remove floor base from carton STEP 2 Align screw holes in base to holes in heater bottom STEP 3 Make sure that cut out in top of floor base aligns with cut out in bottom of heater and the other cut out in bottom of heater and the other cut out in base if facing towards back of unit see illustration below STEP 4 Attach floor base to bottom of heater using four 8 screws provided
26. rop Maximum capacity of pipe or tubing in thousands of BTU hr of L P Gas Size of Pipe LENGTH OF PIPE OR TUBING FEET Or Copper Tubing Inches 3339 2295 1843 1577 1267 6982 4799 3854 3298 2649 13153 9040 7259 6213 4989 27004 18560 14904 12756 10244 40461 27809 22331 19113 15348 77924 53556 43008 36809 293 546 923 772 1613 3039 1788 6240 3670 9349 5499 18005 10591 Total length of piping from outlet of first stage regulator to inlet of second stage regulator or to inlet of second stage regulator furthest away Notes 1 To allow 2 PSIG pressure drop multiply total gas demand by 707 and use capacities from table 2 For different first stage pressures multiply total gas demand by the following factors and use capacities from table First State Pressure PSIG Multiply by 20 844 21 912 Data Calculated per NFPA 54 amp 58 TABLE 4 Second Single or Integral Twin Stage Pipe Sizin 11 Inches Water Column Inlet with a Inch Water Column Drop Maximum capacity of pipe or tubing in thousands of BTU hr of LP Gas PROPANE G AS Size of Pipe LENGTH OE PIPE OR TUBING EEET Or Copper Tubing Inches Copper 33 Tubing 62 O D 105 Total length of piping from outlet of regulator to appliance furthest away Data Calculated per NFPA 54 amp 58 Page 8 INSTALLING HEATER WALL MOUNT VFM6 VFM10 VFT10 STEP 1 Remove wall mounting bracket from back of heate
27. s valve 5 Replace gas valve Delayed ignition 1 Low gas supply pressure 1 Check supply pressure Call gas supplier 2 Burner orifice blocked at ODS 2 Clean burner orifice with low pressure air hose 3 Low manifold pressure 3 Check and replace regulator if necessary 4 ODS not in correct location 4 Make sure ODS is properly mounted to burner bracket Flashback 1 Broken or defective plaque 1 Discontinue use and replace burner assembly 2 Gas supply pressure low 2 Check supply pressure Call gas supplier One or more plaques 1 Burner orifice blocked 1 Clean burner orifice with low pressure not glowing air hose 2 Broken or defective plaque 2 Discontinue use and replace burner assembly 3 Low gas supply pressure 3 Check supply pressure Call gas supplier Heater shuts off during 1 Blocked ODS 1 Clean ODS See maintenance section normal operation 2 Low gas supply presure 2 Check supply pressure Call gas supplier 3 Not an adequate supply of 3 See Provisions for adequate combustion combustion and ventilation air and ventilation air on Page 3 of instructions 4 Heater located in drafty area 4 Re locate heater Page 22 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
28. service agency or the gas supplier Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance CRITICAL SAFETY POINTS TO REMEMBER Your gas has been odorized so that you can smell it Always smell around for gas before lighting your appliance Sniff for L P gas at floor level LP gas is heavier than air and may temporarily exist at floor level eo If you smell gas do not attempt to light the pilot Do not cause a spark by turning on or off electrical switches or appliances or by using the phone Turn off the gas to the appliances and call your gas supplier from another location If your gas control has gotten wet as the result of flooding or other wetting it must be replaced immediately by a trained gas service technician Water can lead to damage of the internal safety mechanism in the gas control and can create a hazardous condition VINNI A V A V A V A y A VAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA LIMITED WARRANTY The Louisville Tin amp 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 REC
29. 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 MAY EXPERIENCE NUISANCE PILOT OUTAGE AND THIS CONDITION MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY IMPROPER PRESSURE AND INCORRECT SIZING RELATIVE TO FREE AIR OR CONFINED SPACE CONTENT INTRODUCTION 2 3 GASCONNECTION 10 SPECIFICATIONS 3 LIGHTINGINSTRUCTIONS 11 14 SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 3 4 PROPER OPERATION 5 FRESHAIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTI MAINTENANCE QS eects teeter shi qana l6 LATION amp AIR DISTRIBUTION 4 5 BLOWERINSTRUCTIONS 17 INSTALLATION 5 TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE 22 CPEARANCES cnie 6 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 18 20 TOOLS amp ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES 6 PARTSPEIST uqa neoni kasqaqa ana 19 21 WALLMOUNT iaasasascyseyaqascaqs 9 L P GAS WARNINGSHEET sere 23 INTRODUCTION Read these installation and operating instructions carefully before you install or attempt to use this vent free room heater If you do not understand an
30. t or lung disease anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes OPERATION Infrared heaters heat like the sun with almost instantaneous safe clean burning waves of infrared heat Like the sun they must see the object to be heated Make sure they are installed away from furniture or any other object which might block the infrared waves The Cozy thermostatically controlled units offer the additional benefit of automatically cycling the heating to maintain just the right room temperature Ventfree gas room heaters are designed strictly for supplemental room heat use and should never be installed as sole source heating ROOM HEATER SPECIFICATIONS Your room heater comes packed in a single carton Before installation check the rating plate to verify that the Model Number is correct and that the room heater is equipped for the type gas you intend to use MANUAL MODELS VME VEM64 BULB BULB BULB 22 172 WIDTH 11 1 2 14 9 16 20 11 16 26 13 16 14 9 16 20 11 16 26 13 16 DEPTH 7 10 000 20 000 30 000 Vy Vas Vy INPUT BTU HR 5 500 10 000 LO 10 000 LO 10 000 YES HI 20 000 MED 20 000 Optional CVF Blower YES YES Bedroom Installation 7E NO NO YES i YES YES Shipping Weight 16 LB 22 LB 30 LB 35 LB 22 LB 30 LB As applicable 1 An unvented room hetaer having an input rating of more than 10 000 Btu per hour shall not be inst
31. ted problems Gas burning appliances need fresh air for combustion as well as for good distribution of heated air throughout the home The following guide provides good general rules for classifying and properly ventilating most homes The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m per Kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is equal to or greater than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m per Kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliance is installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air are made Use the following example to determine if the heater is being installed in a confined or unconfined space STEP 1 First find the cubic feet of area to be heated length x width x height NOTE Include any adjoining rooms that cannot be separated by closing a door or that have a air exchange grille that cannot be closed between rooms EXAMPLE Area size 25 ft x 15 ft x 7 1 2 ft 2 812 5 cubic feet STEP 2 Divide area cubic feet by 50 EXAMPLE 2 812 5 50
32. th a soft damp cloth This will remove any dust Never use metal polish furniture wax or any type of cleaning solution as this could cause odors when the heater is turned back on MAIN BURNER Burners may be cleaned by using a low pressure air hose or soft brush Be careful not to damage the ceramic plaque ODS PILOT STEP 1 Remove bottom front panel STEP 2 Disconnect pilot line from pilot STEP 3 Use a low pressure air hose to blow through pilot and through ODS opening in side of pilot WARNING Never insert anything into any of the openings in the pilot as this could damage the Oxygen Depletion System and expose the homeowner to Carbon Monoxide poisoning STEP 3 PILOT CLEANING WARNING After any servicing or cleaning make sure heater is completely re assembled and check for gas leaks Page 16 BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE VFB BLOWER STEP 1 Remove blower assembly from shipping carton STEP 2 Insert blower assembly into upper back of heater See Figure 8 STEP 3 Secure blower to heater using three 8 screws provided through holes pre punched in heater back STEP 4 Locate mounting holes for switchbox See Figure 8 STEP 5 Secure switchbox to heater using two 8 screws provided STEP 6 Plug power cord into 115 volt three prong grounded receptacle CAUTION Always unplug power cord before servicing or cleaning heater This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protectio
33. ut off valve with 1 8 NPT pressure tap 5 Union connector for type of piping used check local codes 6 Pipe sealant certified for use with L P gas 7 Components to assemble a drip leg 8 Level 9 Drill if anchors are required ROUGH IN GAS SUPPLY 1 Determine location of heater See Operation Fresh Air and Safety Instructions for details 2 Install at least a 1 2 diameter gas supply line Gas supply can enter through bottom or back of heater See Figure 1 CLEARANCES 1 5 8 13 1 16 FIGURE 1 Page 6 Suq puewop 3 0 9 WoA puewop fF o q Woy 8 S 10 adid z4 asn NLA 000 8E adid sn NLA 000007 uiqn ZA 10 adid Z4 sn SIU A LE OOO SE puew p a o p WoA uiqn 10 adid Z4 sn IU A LE 000001 Puewap p 0 9 WOI Suiqny 8IL 10 adid 4 sn IU N LA 000 SET pueur p 9 0 q Woy adid q sn WALA 000 SEE pueur p q o1 e WoIy 1993 09 p 9 qQe VSN 99 g YQSUZ SuIdid gases puoo s VIOL odid onseid L 3 4 10 suiqm ZA odd 74 osn IU L OOO SEE pueWop e 0 ee wog I 293 0 10 lq L sn DISA OL St ZUNJ S oje n38 i a8eys SiU 63007 97 UIA Sudd a8e4s 4S1 vO 00 8 3H JoyeNsoy Jayem SS81S Puooag s B 3 q e J 000269 4 000 007 afar ovuin EB o
34. which has been under water 10 Due to high surface and radiated temperatures keep children clothing and furniture away 11 Do not install this heater in a recreational vehicle 12 Never use a match candle flame or other source of ignition to check for gas leaks Use only soapy water or liquid detergent 13 Before cleaning or servicing turn off the gas and allow heater to cool 14 Do not put objects around the heater that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air 15 When installing the heater allow adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation 16 Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 17 Donot install in a residential or commercial garage 18 WARNING Do not use a blower or other accessory not approved for use with this heater 19 WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may result in sooting and property damage WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the appliance Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns This appliance is intended for supplemental heating 20 a 21 wa FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION AND HEAT DISTRIBUTION With todays energy efficient homes it is possible to make your home so air tight that it can result in stale air dry rot mold development and host of other rela
35. y part of these instructions consult local authorities a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier FAILURE TO READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN MALFUNCTION INEFFICIENT OPERATION PROPERTY DAMAGE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH These installation instructions are a general guide and do not supersede applicable local codes and ordinances Before planning or beginning the installation be sure it complies with all phases of the local heating code Or in the absence of local codes with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 A copy of which is available from the American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Blvd Arlington Virginia 22209 The design of this appliance was certified to comply with the latest edition of ANSI Z21 11 2 also available from the American Gas Association Page 2 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 Some people are more affected by Carbon Monoxide than others Including pregnant women persons with a hear
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