Martin Fireplaces VFCS20SNV manual

ON OFF READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This is an unvented gas-fired heater . It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to page 8. W ARNINGS If the inf orma tio n in this man ual is not follow ed exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing prop[...]

2 58D6003 CONTENTS Important Safety Information .......................... 3 Product Features .............................................. 5 Dimensions ....................................................... 6 Getting Started .................................................. 7 Product Specifications..................................... 8 Igniti[...]

58D6003 3 9. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.l/NFP A54. 10. This unit complies with ANSI Z21.1 1.2-2001 Unvented Heaters. 1 1. Do not install heater in a bathroom or bedroom unless approved for bedroom use. 12. Correct installation of the ceramic fiber log[...]

4 58D6003 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued fr om page 3 15. This is an unvented gas-fired heater . It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be pro- vided. See page 8. 16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materi- als, gasoline and other flammable [...]

58D6003 5 ON OFF PRODUCT FEA TURES Off/Pilot/On Knob Hi/Lo Knob Door Figure 1 - Cast Iron Stove Optional Remote Receiver Optional Thermostat Sensor Piezo Break-Away Handle On/Off Switch Store Break-Away Handle Here[...]

6 58D6003 A C B VFCS20S VFCS30S A 21 1 / 4 " 26 3 / 4 " B 23" 28 1 / 2 " C 16 1 / 2 " 19 3 / 4 " DIMENSIONS Figure 2 - Dimensions[...]

58D6003 7 GETTING ST ARTED MAKE SURE YOU HA VE RECEIVED ALL P ARTS: Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage. If any parts are missing or damaged, immediately inform the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance. Do not attempt to install any part of the appliance unless you have all parts in good condition. WHA T YOU WILL NEED FOR INS[...]

8 58D6003 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS NA TURAL GAS NOTE: An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 10 1 / 2 " w .c. on Natural Gas systems operating at higher pressure. MILLIVOL T PRESSURE Regulator Pressure Setting: 3.5" w .c. Pilot Regulator: 3.5" w .c. Gas Inlet Pressure: Max. 10 1/2" w . c. Min.[...]

58D6003 9 CODES Adhere to all local codes or , in their absence, the latest edition of THE NA TIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1 or NFP A54 which can be obtained from… American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New Y ork, NY 10018 or National Fire Pr otection Association, Inc. Batterymarch Park Quincy , MA 02269 GENERAL INST ALLA TIO[...]

10 58D6003 O N O F F L 2 L 1 W H GENERAL INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space: BTU/Hr = (L 1 + L 2 ) Ft x (W) Ft x (H) Ft 50 Consider two connecting rooms with an open area between, with the following dimensions: L 1 = 15 1 / 2 Ft., L 2 = 12 Ft.[...]

58D6003 1 1 D Minimum to Either Side W all E Minimum A G G D Minimum to Either Side W all F Minimum F Minimum 36" in Front C B Mantel Clearance from T op of Unit Side, Measured from T op Rear Measured from Back Corner Measured From T op Corners Product Min. Ceiling from Floor Max. Protrusion Min. Height Right Left A B C D E F G VF20 72" 1[...]

12 58D6003 ON OFF A C B CLEARANCES / HEIGHT REQUIRMENTS Figure 5 - Placing Stove in Alcove Note: Maintain minimum side and back clearances when placing stove in alcove. Height From Hearth A Width B Depth C VF20 38½" 23" 36" VF30 52" 34" 36" T ested Minimum Alcove Dimensions[...]

58D6003 13 PILOT OFF REMOTE CONTROL LOGS ON OFF LOGS PILOT OFF REMOTE CONTROL LOGS REMOVING UNIT FROM CRA TE 1. Remove two (2) straps. See Figur e 6. 2. Open plastic bag and slide to bottom of unit. See Figur e 7. 3. Lift up on ash lip and pivot down to open control door . See Figur e 8. 4. Lift up on front. Pivot bottom of front out. Remove front.[...]

14 58D6003 Pipe Coupling T o Heater V alve Gas Supply Inlet CONNECTING THE GAS NOTICE: A qualified gas appliance installer must connect the heater to the gas supply . Consult all local codes. IMPORT ANT : Hold heater valve firmly with a wrench to prevent movement when connecting to inlet pipe. Manual Shutoff V alve Pipe Stainless Flexible T ube F[...]

58D6003 15 ON OFF CHECKING GAS PRESSURE AND CONNECTING REMOTE RECEIVER MILLIVOL T CONTROL (FIGURE 10) The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should be checked at the pressure test point. If outlet pressur e is low , check inlet pressure against data plat es or manual. T urn captured slotted screw counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and t[...]

16 58D6003 ELECTRICAL WIRING (MILLI-VOL T) The milli-volt valve is a self-powered combination gas control THA T DOES NOT REQUIRE 1 10 V AC T O OPERA TE. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. V erify proper operation after servicing. CAUTION On/Off Switch On/Off Swit[...]

58D6003 17 PIL OT OFF REMO TE CONTROL 4. Remove adhesive backing from plastic clip. Press clip to bottom of valve. Clip thermo bulb into plastic clip. See Figur e 13. 5. Reattach faceplate or reinstall base. 6. Install knob to shaft of t-stat sensor . See Figure 13, page 17. Figure 13 - Clipping Thermo Bulb into Plastic Clip. V alve Thermo Bulb Pla[...]

18 58D6003 PILOT OFF REMOTE CONTROL Left Bottom Log #2 Back Log #1 T op Left Log #4 LOG PLACEMENT INST ALLING LOGS ON GRA TE (See Figure 17) 1. Install back log (#1) on rear log support bracket. 2. Instal l left botto m log (#2) on left lo g support bracket in front of back log. 3. Install right bottom log (#3) on right log support bracket in front[...]

58D6003 19 PILOT OFF REMOTE CONTROL Flames from the pilot, front and rear burner should be visually checked as soon as the heater is installed. In addition, periodically check the flames visually during operation. CHECKING PILOT FLAME The pilot flame must always be present when the heater is in operation. It should just touch the top of the ther [...]

20 58D6003 PILOT OFF REMOTE CONTROL FLAME APPEARANCE CHECKING BURNER FLAME In normal operation at full rate after 15 minutes, the following flame appearances should be observed: The left and right rear flames should be yellow and extend 1"-2" above middle logs. The yellow flames should not contact the logs. There should be glowing embe[...]

58D6003 21 PILO T OFF REMOTE CO NTROL Figure 22 - Location of Piezo Ignitor , Control Knobs and Switch on Milli-volt Unit A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. If the piezo is not working properly , see Match Lighting Instructions, page 24. B. BEFORE OPERA TING smell all around the appliance are[...]

22 58D6003 OF F ON OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 23 - Pilot T O TURN OFF GAS TO HEA TER 1. T urn control knob clockwise to OFF position to completely shut off the heater . 2. If applicable: T urn ON/OFF switch to OFF position and/or set thermostat (if present) to lowest setting. 3. If applicable: T urn off all electric power to the heater . Figure[...]

58D6003 23 1. Open stove door . Remove any items necessary for easy access to the pilot (for example: logs, screens, etc.). 2. Follow appropriate lighting instructions found previously . Light a match and hold the flame to the end of the pilot and ignite the pilot. 3. After control knob has been released and pilot stays lit, reinstall any items th[...]

24 58D6003 OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot. Ap pl i an ce p rod uc e s u nw a nt ed odors. Appliance shuts off during use. Ga s odor eve n whe n con tr ol kn ob is in OFF position. When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS pilot, but no ignition. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode positio[...]

58D6003 25 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights, but flame goes out when control kn ob is released. Burn er does not lig ht after OD S/ pilot is lit. Burner backfires during com - bustion. Slight smoke or odor during initial operation. Logs appear to smoke after ini - tial operation. Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit. No gas to pil[...]

26 58D6003 1 2 3 4 5 REPLACEMENT P ARTS ARE A V AILABLE THROUGH YOUR RET AILER. Item Description Qty 1 Back Log 1 58D1901 2 Bottom Left Log 1 58D1902 3 Bottom Right Log 1 58D1903 4 Left T op Log 1 58D1904 5 Right T op Log 1 58D1905 REPLACEMENT P ARTS LIST Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts s[...]

58D6003 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 REPLACEMENT P ARTS Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically a p p r o v e d w i t h t h i s a p p l i a n c e m a y result in property damage or personal injury . W ARNING BURNER ASSEMBL Y[...]

28 58D6003 VFCS20 VFCS30 Item Description Qty Natural Propane Natural Propane 1 Piezo Ignition Module 1 45D0077 45D0077 45D0077 45D0077 2 Piezo Switch 1 45D0078 45D0078 45D0078 45D0078 3 Piezo Wire 1 00K0632 00K0632 00K0632 00K0632 4 Front Burner 1 33D0070 33D0071 58D0193 58D0193 5 Rear Burner 1 — — 58D0435 58D0435 6 Control V alve 1 14D0467 14[...]

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November 2004 P/N 58D6003 • Rev . 2 LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY Martin Hearth & Heating warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship and backs each product with a Limited Lifetime W arranty . This warranty is to the original purchaser of a Martin Hearth & Heating product and is not transferable. LIFETIME W ARRANT[...]