United States Stove VFZC32N manual

C O M P A N Y U N I T E D S T A T E S S T O V E C S S U Models VFZC32N, VFZC32L V ent-Free Zero-Clearance Gas Fireplace United States Stove Company 851301 3/98 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[...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon poi- soning. WARNINGS/SAFETY INFORMATION Install and use fireplace with care. [...]

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. 2. Never install the fireplace * in a recreational vehicle * where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or side of the fireplace * in high traffic area[...]

4 WARNINGS/SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED 17. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Have the heater serviced as it may not be operating properly. 18. This vent-free gas fireplace is intended to be smokel[...]

5 VFZC32 SPECIFICATIONS, CONTINUED... FIREBOX TOP VIEW FIREBOX FRONT VIEW FIREBOX SIDE VIEW[...]

6 PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION This fireplace shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. WARNING Today's homes are built more ener[...]

7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CONTINUED Providing adequate ventilation The following is excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually Tight Construction; 2. Unconfined Space; 3. Conf[...]

8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CONTINUED Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install the firebox plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. 1. Determine the [...]

9 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CONTINUED B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air from Outdoors , page 10. C. Install a lower BTU/Hr firebox, if lower BTU/Hr size makes room unconfined. If the actual BTU/Hr used is less than the maximum BTU/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no addition[...]

10 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CONTINUED Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces includ[...]

11 INSTALLATION CONTINUED 42" NOTE: CLEARANCES ARE THE SAME IF USING OPTIONAL CABINET MANTELS OR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION. Figure 3 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and Ceiling Mantel Clearances for Built-in Installation If placing custom mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening[...]

12 INSTALLATION CONTINUED Installing the Fireplace Screen. 1. Insert each rod through the rings located at the top of the screen. NOTE: Before placing the last ring over the rod, slide the tinnerman clip (included in the parts bag) onto the rod and then slide the last ring over the rod. ( See Figure 5 ) 2. Insert the right screen and rod into the h[...]

13 INSTALLATION CONTINUED 1. Before installing the firebrick panels you must first remove the brick brackets. A 5/16" nut driver will be required. ( See Figure 7a & b, below for location ) 2. Carefully remove the firebrick panels from their box. 3. Decide which side of the firebox you want the gas line to enter and knock out the appropriat[...]

GAS CONNECTION CAUTION Use new black iron or steel pipe only. Internally tinned copper tubing can be used in some areas when permitted by local codes. Only use pipe of 1/2" or greater diameter to allow full gas volume to heater. Excessive pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too small. A manual shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT[...]

Control Valve Control Bracket (Rightside view facing heater) Test Pressure Input Test Pressure Output GAS CONNECTION, CONTINUED... GAS PRESSURE CHECK 15 The gas inlet connection is 3/8" NPT, made at the rear of the main control. This unit comes with an 18" gas flex pipe attached to the control valve at the factory. Run gas line into fireb[...]

MANTEL INSTALLATION This fireplace may be installed using the cabinet mantel with hearth base accessory against a wall in your home. You must use one of the Satin Black or Polished BrassTrim Kits available when installing your fireplace with the optional mantel kit. ( See Accessories on page 28 & 29 ). NOTE: The Trim Kits provide a finished app[...]

MANTEL INSTALLATION CONTINUED Figure 12 - Installing Firebox on Hearth Base 7. Place the Cabinet Mantel Legs on Hearth Base and slide each side firmly up against the unit ( See Figure 13 ). NOTE: The Cabinet Mantel Legs and Hearth Base should be against the wall. 8. Lower the header into the slots at the top of each leg, using four 1-1/4" scre[...]

Figure 15 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall MANTEL INSTALLATION CONTINUED 9. Lower Mantel top onto legs and header to com- plete installation of mantel. Built-in Fireplace Installation. Height Front Width Depth Model # Actual Framing Actual Framing Actual Framing VFZC32 35" 35-1/4" 35-3/8" 35-1/2" 17-3/8" 18" Buil[...]

BUILT-IN INSTALLATION CONTINUED If installing in a corner, use the dimensions shown in Figure 16 below for the rough opening. The height is 35", which is the same as the wall opening in Figure 15, page 18. 2. Install gas piping to fireplace. NOTE: This unit give (2) options on where the gas line can be ran into the fireplace. Knock outs are pr[...]

LOG ASSEMBLY LOG POSITIONING This unit is supplied with a set of four ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers. PROPER INSTALLATION SEQUENCE: 1. Install the rear [...]

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid any drafts that alter the burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater. Do not place a blower inside burn area of fireplace. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur. This vent-free gas heater is intended to be smokeless. If log[...]

1. Open access door. 2. Set front burner to Min. and turn off the rear burner by depressing knob and rotating clockwise until stop. 3. Unplug all electric power (optional blower) if service is to be performed. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force. 5. Close access door. 6 . Push in the control (kno[...]

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CONTINUED MATCH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS If the pilot will not light using the piezo ignitor, you can light the pilot with a match. First, locate the pilot. The pilot is located between the two burner tubes on the right end (facing the unit), inside the firebox. To light pilot with a match, move the gas control (knob 1, pg. 22)[...]

CLEANING / SERVICING, CONTINUED Periodic Cleaning • Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater. • Logs - Brush with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush attachment. • Vacuum loose particles and dust from the front and rear burner, control, and piezo. • Inspect burner's and air intake hole. Remove lint or particles[...]

PARTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST 25 KEY DESCRIPTION PART# QTY. 1 CABINET BOTTOM 24651 1 2 FIREBOX BACK 24652 1 3 FIREBOX LEFT SIDE 24653 1 4 FIREBOX RIGHT SIDE 24654 1 5 FIREBOX BOTTOM 24655 1 6 FIREBOX TOP 24656 1 7 CABINET BACK 24657 1 8 CABINET LEFT SIDE 24658 1 9 CABINET RIGHT SIDE 24659 1 10 INNER TOP 24660 1 * INSULATION 24661 1 1 1 CABINET TOP 2[...]

5 16 15 6 8 9 2 3 7 4 10 11 17 1 19 18 A B C D 20 13 14 12 GENERATOR ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAM 26[...]

KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 24610 BURNER PLATE 1 2 24611 CONTROL BRACKET 1 3 81193 CONTROL VALVE (NATURAL) 1 81194 CONTROL VALVE (L.P.) 1 4 83251 10-24 x 1 SL ROD 2 5 83244 10-24 KEP NUT 2 • 83343 #10 X 1/2 HX HD SCREW 10 6 89831 BURNER/CONTROL FITTING 1 7 89834 1/4" TUBE, BURNER 1 8 89838 1/4 CC X 3/8-27 FITTING 1 9 89839 1/4 COMPRESSION [...]

Wiring Diagram For Optional VF32B Blower Kit BLOWER BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN WHITE RHEOSTAT & JUNCTION BOX COVER 2X4 JUNCTION BOX TO POWER SUPPLY You may install the VF32B Blower Kit in the VFZC32 Vent-free Gas Fireplace. Each Blower Kit includes the following: 1- 120 CFM Blower 1 - Blower Box 1- Manual fan control switch[...]

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 29 You may purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call United States Stove Company's Sales Department at 1-423-837-2100 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. CABINET MANTEL Model VFGO32M - Golden Oak Cabinet[...]

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 30 Drawings are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may very in appearance. ALUMINUM TRIM KITS Model VF32PB - Polished Brass Trim Kit Model VF32SB - Satin Black Trim Kit The Trim Kits must be used when installing firebox with Cabinet Mantel or Face Mantel. BRASS HOOD Model VF32BH for use with VFZC36 Firebox. LOUVERED[...]

31 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS This Manual will help you obtain efficient, dependable service from your Vent-Free Zero-Clearance Gas Fireplace, and enable you to order repair parts. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. When writing, always give the full model number which is on the nameplate attached to the fireplace. When ordering [...]

32 C O M P A N Y U N I T E D S T A T E S S T O V E C S S U Keeping America Warm Since 1869 United States Stove Company 227 Industrial Park Road P.O.Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380 (423) 837-2100 Save this manual for future reference. VFZC32 Owner's Manual[...]