Louisville Tin and Stove VFT101 manual

VENT FREE INFRA RED HEA TERS INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS P/N 88900 / REV . 02/04 MODEL NUMBERS MANUAL MODELS THERMOST A T MODELS NA TURAL GAS VFM63, VFM103, VFM203, VFM303 VFT101, VFT201, VFT301 PROP ANE GAS VFM64, VFM104, VFM204, VFM304 VFT102, VFT202, VFT302 W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly , a fi[...]

W ARNING: 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 HEA TER SHOULD NOT BE IN[...]

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 influ[...]

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. It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passa[...]

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 ventila[...]

3 ) 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. 4 ) 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 moun[...]

Nominal Iron Pipe Internal Size, Diameter , Inches Inches 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 1 0 0 1 2 5 150 1 7 5 2 0 0 ¼ 0.364 43 29 24 20 18 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 3/ 8 0.493 95 65 52 45 40 36 33 31 29 27 24 22 20 19 ½ 0.622 17 5 12 0 97 82 73 66 61 57 53 50 44 40 37 35 ¾ 0.824 360 250 200 170 151 138 125 118 110 103 93 8 4 77 72 1 1.049 6[...]

T ABLE 1 – first stage pipe sizing 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 LENGTH OF PIPE OR TUBING, FEET* Or Copper Tubing, Inches 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 1 0 0 3/ 8 558 383 309 265 235 213 196 182 171 161 Copper ½ 1 387 870 700 599 531 481 443 [...]

INST ALLING HEA TER W ALL 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. S[...]

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: Al l pi pi ng and connection must be checked for leaks by the installer . If connec[...]

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 . WHA T T O DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any a[...]

VFM203 - NA TURAL GAS VFM204 - L.P . GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTL Y , A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MA Y RESUL T CAUSING PROPER TY DAMAGE, PER- SONAL INJUR Y OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instruc- tions ex[...]

VFM303 - NA TURAL GAS VFM304 - L.P . GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instruc- tions 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 se[...]

VFT101, VFT201, VFT301 - NA T . GAS /VFT102, VFT202, VFT302 - L.P . GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTL Y , A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MA Y RESUL T CAUSING PROPER TY DAMAGE, PER- SONAL INJUR Y OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,[...]

PROPER OPERA TION 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 pressur[...]

Apply Air STEP 3 - PILOT CLEANING 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 T o clean the cabinet and hearth and jamb assemblies of your heate[...]

BLOWER INSTRUCTIONS INST ALLING 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[...]

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X XX X X X 33 32 30 31 7 18 20 11 12 16 10 13 17 19 21 24 22 5 14 2 15 26 25 1 9 3 6 23 MANUAL MODELS NA T . GAS L.P . GAS VFM63 VFM64 VFM103 VFM104 VFM203 VFM204 VFM303 VFM304 VENT FREE INFRA-RED HEA TER MANUAL CONTROL P AR TS LIST Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are [...]

MODEL NUMBERS NATURAL VFM63 VFM103 VFM203 VFM303 MODEL NUMBERS PROPANE VFM64 VFM104 VFM204 VFM304 REF. PART LIST PART LIST PART LIST PART LIST PART DESCRIPTION NO . NO . PRICE N O . PRICE N O . PRICE NO . PRICE Valve, CPMM-21400/17 1 88290 $40.60 88290 $40.60 88291 $42.00 88177 $41.30 ODS/Pilot ( NAT. GAS) 2 88169 $41.90 88169 $41.90 88169 $41.90 8[...]

THERMOST A T MODELS NA T . GAS L.P . GAS VFT101 VFT102 VFT201 VFT202 VFT302 VFT302 VENT FREE INFRA-RED HEA TER THERMOST A T CONTROL P AR TS LIST Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are F .O.B. factory . 12 16 13 17 19 21 2 15 26 14 1 9 6 5 22 23 24 7 18 33 20 31 30 32 Page 20 3 VFT101, VFT102 VFT201, VFT202 VFT301[...]

MODEL NUMBERS NATURAL VFT101 VFT201 VFT301 MODEL NUMBERS PROPANE VFT102 VFT202 VFT302 REF. PART LIST PART LIST PART LIST PART DESCRIPTION NO . NO . PRICE N O . PRICE N O . PRICE Valve, VT-23100/18 1 88179 $88.10 88179 $88.10 88179 $88.10 ODS/Pilot ( NAT. GAS) 2 88169 $41.90 88169 $41.90 88169 $41.90 ODS/Pilot (L.P. GAS) 2 88168 $36.20 88168 $36.20 [...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (for qualified serviceman) SYMPTOM P O SSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION No spark at ODS 1 . Ignitor wire off ODS 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. W rong gap from electrode. 4. Set gap at 3/16?[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY BULLETIN ON YOUR GAS CONTROL AND PILOT LIGHT SYSTEM FOR HEA TING EQUIPMENT WHA T YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HUR T YOU. Y our 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. YOUR G[...]

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 W ARRANTY CONSIDERA TIONS ARE CONTINGE[...]