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MODELS: 18HVFL and 24HVFL
Natural Gas or Propane/LPG
Control Type: Manual and Milli-Volt
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING 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.
WARNINGS
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 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.
• 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, service agency or the gas
supplier.
This appliance may be installed
in an aftermarket, permanently
located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by
local codes.
This appliance is only for use
with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other
gases.
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CONTENTS
Important Safety Information ..................................3
Getting Started ..........................................................5
Product Features and Specifications ....................6
Natural Gas .........................................................6
Propane/LP ..........................................................6
Ignition Controls ...................................................7
Pilot ......................................................................7
Thermal Generator ..............................................7
General Installation Information ............................7
Codes ..................................................................7
Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ...........7
Fireplace and Hearth Dimensions .......................10
Placement in a Fireplace with a Restrictive Barrier
........................................................................... 11
Clearances and Height Requirements ................. 12
Floor Clearance .....................................................17
Fireplace Preparation ............................................ 18
Installing Vented Applications .............................19
Connecting the Gas ...............................................20
Checking Gas Pressure ........................................21
Manual Control ..................................................21
Milli-Volt/Thermostat Control .............................21
Electrical Wiring (Milli-volt) ...................................22
Connecting Remote Receiver ............................23
Installing Thermostat Sensor .............................23
Operation of Thermostat Sensor .......................25
Rock Wool and Log Placement ............................26
Seasoned Hardwood ........................................26
Stacked Pine ....................................................28
Flame Appearance ..................................................30
Milli-Volt/Thermostat Control .............................30
Manual Control ..................................................30
Checking Burner Flames ......................................31
Operating Instructions ...........................................32
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting ............... 32
Manual Control Lighting Instructions ................33
Milli-Volt/Thermostat Control
Lighting Instructions ...........................................34
Match Lighting Instructions ................................35
Cleaning Instructions ............................................. 35
Troubleshooting .....................................................36
Replacement Parts .................................................38
Burner Assembly ...............................................38
Logs ...................................................................40
Warranty ....................................................Back page
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
10. This unit complies with ANSI Z21.11.2-2001 Unvented
Heaters and also complies with ANSI Z21.60-2000 Deco-
rative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fire-
places. State and local codes may only allow operation
of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your
state or local codes. For vented operation, see “Vented
Instructions” in this manual.
11. Do not install the heaters in a bathroom or bedroom.
12. Correct installation of the ceramic fiber logs, proper
location of the heater, and annual cleaning are necessary
to avoid potential problems with sooting. Sooting,
resulting from improper installation or operation,
can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace. See log
placement instructions for proper installation.
13. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not
allow fans to blow directly into fireplace. Do not place
a blower inside burn area of firebox. Ceiling fans may
create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting
and improper burning will occur.
14. Caution: Candles, incense, oil lamps, etc. produce
combustion byproducts including soot. Vent-free
appliances will not filter or clean soot produced by
these types of products. In addition, the smoke and/or
aromatics (scents) may be reburnt in the vent-free
appliance which can produce odors. It is recommended
to minimize the use of candles, incense, etc. while the
vent-free appliance is in operation.
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.
INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference
.
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this vent-free gas heater.
1. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should
be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard
of high surface temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
3. Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room with the appliance.
4. Do not place clothing or other flammable material
on or near the appliance.
5. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an
appliance, must be replaced prior to operating the
heater.
6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person.
7. To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented
gas heater should be cleaned before use and at least
annually by a professional service person. More fre-
quent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways be kept clean.
8. 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.
9. The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.l/NFPA54. Continued on page 4
• Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
• Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire,
burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter
burner flame patterns.
• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory, not approved
for use with this heater where applicable.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued from page 3
16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materi-
als, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
17. Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater.
They are not intended to be the primary heating appli-
ance.
18. Unvented gas heaters emit moisture into the living area.
In most homes of average construction, this does not pose
a problem. In houses of extremely tight construction,
additional mechanical ventilation is recommended.
19. During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various
components of this appliance are treated with certain
oils, films or bonding agents. These chemicals are not
harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells
as they are burned off during the initial operation
of the appliance; possibly causing headaches or eye
or lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary
occurrence.
The initial break-in operation should last two to three
hours with the burner at the highest setting. Provide
maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to
allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining after this
initial break-in period will be slight and will disappear
with continued use.
20. Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are for
elevations up to 2,000 feet. For elevations above 2,000
feet, input ratings should be reduced 4 percent for
each 1,000 feet above sea level. Refer to the National
Fuel Gas Code.
21. The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
22. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig
(3.5 kPa).
23. Do not use this room heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
24. This appliance must not be used with glass doors in the
closed position. This can lead to pilot outages and severe
sooting outside the fireplace.
25. Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a unvented
room heater is installed.
26. Always have a fireplace screen in place when the appli-
ance is in operation and, unless other provisions for
combustion air are provided, the screen must have an
opening(s) for induction of combustion air.
Never connect unit to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
WARNING
www.nficertified.org
We suggest that our gas hearth
products be installed and
serviced by professionals who
are certified in the U.S. by the
National Fireplace Institute®
(NFI) as Gas Specialists.
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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL PARTS:
Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received. You should have the following:
• Unvented gas log grate/burner assembly • Two (2) plastic bags containing crushed volcanic rock
• Installation/operating instructions • Four (4) anchoring screws
• Ceramic fiber logs / Refractory logs • Rock wool
The milli-volt controlled version of this heater is the only style designed to be operated with optional devices for
ON/OFF functions. The following options may be used with the milli-volt controlled heater. These options are not
packaged with the log set.
• Hand held Remote with receiver • Wall thermostat with 15' wire
• Wall switch with 15' wire • Hand held Thermostat Remote with receiver
• Thermostat sensor
GETTING STARTED
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.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR INSTALLATION:
You should have the following items available before proceeding with installation:
• External regulator (for propane/LPG and 1/2 lb. natural gas systems only)
• Piping which complies with local codes • Sediment trap (recommended)
• Screwdriver • Tee joint.
• Pipe sealant approved for use with propane/LPG (Resistant to sulfur compounds)
• Drill with 5/32 bit • Pipe wrench or appropriate size crescent wrench set
• Manual shutoff valve
• Handle the gas log burner assembly by the burner only. Do not pick the unit up by the
burners.
• Gloves are recommended when handling ceramic fiber logs to prevent skin irritation
from loose fibers. Logs are fragile — handle with care.
CAUTION
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PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Gas Rate
Model Number Control Max BTU/Hr Min BTU/Hr
18HVFLNM MANUAL 28,000 18,000
18HVFLNV MILLIVOLT 28,000 20,000
24HVFLNM MANUAL 36,000 20,000
24HVFLNV MILLIVOLT 36,000 24,000
Gas Rate
Model Number Control Max BTU/Hr Min BTU/Hr
18HVFLPM MANUAL 28,000 18,000
18HVFLPV MILLIVOLT 28,000 20,000
24HVFLPM MANUAL 36,000 24,000
24HVFLPV MILLIVOLT 36,000 27,000
NATURAL 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.
Manual Pressure Milli-Volt
Regulator Pressure: Setting: 4.0" w.c. Regulator Pressure Setting: 3.5" w.c.
Pilot Regulator: 3.5" w.c.
Gas Inlet Pressure: Max. 101/2" w.c. Gas Inlet Pressure: 101/2" w.c.
Min. 5" w.c. Min. 5" w.c..
PROPANE/LPG
Note: An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 13" w.c.
Manual Pressure Milli-Volt
Regulator Pressure Setting: 10" w.c. Regulator Pressure Setting: 10" w.c
Gas Inlet Pressure: Max. 13" w.c. Gas Inlet Pressure: Max. 13" w.c.
Min. 11" w.c. Min. 11" w.c..
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IGNITION CONTROLS
Piezo ignitor allows ignition of the pilot without the use of matches or batteries.
Manual control has three (3) positions:
OFF - All gas to the gas logs is shut off at the valve.
IGN - Valve position to light/maintain a standing pilot.
HI/LOW - Variable position corresponding to desired flame height.
Milli-Volt control has four (4) positions:
OFF - All gas to the gas logs is shut off at the valve.
IGN - Valve position to light/maintain a standing pilot.
ON - Valve position to turn ON/OFF log set with remote switch/thermostat.
LOW/HI - Variable position to control flame height (heat output).
PILOT/ODS
The gas log heater is fitted with a specially designed safety pilot (ODS assembly) which senses the amount of oxygen avail-
able in the room and shuts the gas log heater off if the oxygen level begins to drop below a satisfactory level. The pilot can
only be relit when adequate fresh air is available.
THERMAL GENERATOR
The millivolt gas log pilot is fitted with a milli-volt (thermopile) generator to provide power for remote activation.
PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
CODES
Adhere to all local codes or, in their absence, the latest edition of THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1
or NFPA54 which can be obtained from…
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
or
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided
for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
The National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54), defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 BTU per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. An
unconfined space is defined as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU per hour (4.8 m3 per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which
the appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.
UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION IS DEFINED AS CONSTRUCTION WHERE…
a) walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of 1 perm
(6 x 1011 kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed;
b) weather striping 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 joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas
lines, and at other openings.
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W
H
The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space:
BTU/Hr = (L1 + L2) Ft x (W) Ft x (H) Ft
50
Consider two connecting rooms with an open area between, with the following dimensions:
L1 = 151/2 Ft., L2 = 12 Ft., W = 12 Ft., H = 8 Ft.
BTU/Hr = (151/2 + 12) x (12) x (8)
50
If there were a door between the two rooms the calculation would be based only on the room with the heater.
BTU/Hr = (151/2) x (12) x (8)
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GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Figure 1 - Example of a Large Room with 1/2 Wall Divider
Counter
Fireplace
x 1000
x 1000 = 52800 BTU/Hr
x 1000 = 29760 BTU/Hr
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/NFPA 54, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.
WARNING
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A
C
D
B
Model A B C D
18HVFL 18" 131/4" 27" 17"
24HVFL 221/4" 131/4" 281/2" 17"
24HVFL with 30" Logs 251/2" 131/4" 321/2" 17"
FIREPLACE AND HEARTH DIMENSIONS
Use manufacturer's installation and clearance requirements as defined in their manual.
The HVFL Series unvented room heater is approved for installation into the following unvented fireplaces:
GCUF Series Fireboxes Magnum36/42 or Lo-Rider36
NOTE: 24HVFL log set will not fit into GCUF32 fireboxes.
The HVFL Series unvented room heater may also be installed into a Ventless Firebox Enclosure for Gas Fired Decorative
Type Unvented Room Heaters per IAS Requirement No. 2-97 ANSI Z21.91-2001 (typically referred to as a "Universal
Firebox"), as long as firebox hearth dimensions meet the minimum hearth dimensions shown below.
Figure 2 - Hearth Minimum Dimension
This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-
built fireplace, vent free appliance, or in listed ventless firebox enclosure. It has been
design certified for these installations.
Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fireplace that includes
instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas
logs.
WARNING
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