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AVFL Vent Free Fireplace System
Installation & Operating Instructions
Models: AVFL42NIP & AVFL42PIP
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
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.
– Leave the building immediately.
– 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.
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Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
This is an unvented fireplace. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventil-
ation air must be provided. Refer to Page 8.
Monessen • AVFL42 Installation Instructions • 4117-900 Rev. B • 05/20
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
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- Page 1 AVFL Vent Free Fireplace System Installation & Operating Instructions Models: AVFL42NIP & AVFL42PIP 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 flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
AVFL Vent Free Fireplace CONTENTS Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Monessen fireplace. PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE! IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Standard Work Checklist ........... -
Page 3: Standard Work Checklist
STANDARD WORK CHECKLIST AVFL Vent Free Fireplace ATTENTION INSTALLER: Follow this Standard Work Checklist This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this installation manual. Customer: Date Installed: Lot/Address: Location of Fireplace: Installer:... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace OWNER INSTALLER Please retain these instructions for future reference. Please leave these instructions with the appliance. • 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. -
Page 5: Building Code Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells This appliance may be installed in an after- as they are burned off during the initial operation of the market, permanently located, manufactured appliance; possibly causing headaches or eye or lung (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local irritation. -
Page 6: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES AVFL Vent Free Fireplace AVFL42 CONTROLS GAS SPECIFICATIONS & ORIFICE SIZE MAX. INPUT MIN. INPUT ORIFICE MODEL FUEL (BTU/h) (BTU/h) SIZE AVFL42NIP NAT. 37,000 24,500 2.20 mm AVFL42PIP 36,000 28,500 NOTE: For LP models an external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 13"... -
Page 7: Fireplace And Framing Dimensions
FIREPLACE AND FRAMING DIMENSIONS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace 48 3/4" (1238 mm) Minimum Rough Depth 13 1/2" " (13 mm) 13 1/8" (343 mm) " or 5/8 (16 mm) (333 mm) 44" (1118 mm) Rough Opening Width Minimum Rough Height 32"... -
Page 8: Pre-Installation Information
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace GETTING STARTED PLANNING THE INSTALLATION Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have In planning the installation for the fireplace it is necessary been received. You should have the following: to determine where the unit is to be installed and whether •... -
Page 9: Fireplace Location
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace FIREPLACE LOCATION c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates This unvented fireplace requires no outside venting and and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall burns cleanly and efficiency. -
Page 10: Clearances & Height Requirements
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS The dimensions shown in Figures 4 and 5 are minimum clearances to maintain Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 4 and 5 are maintained. Left and right clearances are determined when installing this heater. -
Page 11: Good Faith Guidelines For Tv Installation
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Good Faith Guidelines for TV Installa ons above a Typical Gas Fireplace TV recessed into the wall TV on the wall TV Wall Bracket Item Minimum Dimensions 6 inches 4 inches 28 inches 12 inches Mantel Fireplace Fireplace... -
Page 12: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace SECURE FIREPLACE TO FRAMING The fireplace must be secured to the framing studs as Framing shown in Figure 6. Use eight (8) screws to attach fireplace Members to framing. The side nailing flanges are ⁄... -
Page 13: Connect The Gas
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace CONNECT THE GAS NOTICE: A qualified gas appliance installer must connect CHECK GAS TYPE: The gas supply must the heater to the gas supply. Consult all local codes. be the same as stated on the heater’s rating plate. -
Page 14: Check Gas Pressure
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace CHECK GAS PRESSURE Figure 8 Check the gas pressure with the appliance burning and the control set to HIGH. Open control access door at bottom front of unit to find valve and regulator referred to below. The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should be checked at the pressure test point. -
Page 15: Electrical Installation
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace WIRING JUNCTION BOX 1. Before installing, wire the receptacle into an electrical Electrical connections should only be performed circuit. This should be done before framing the fire- by a qualified licensed electrician. Main power place. -
Page 16: Intellifire™ Plus Ods Wiring Diagram
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Intellifire™ Plus ODS Ignition System Wiring NOTICE: Batteries should only be used as a power source in the event of an emergency power outage. Batteries should not be used as a primary long-term power source. •... -
Page 17: Final Installation
FINAL INSTALLATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace BULB INSTALLATION LOWER LIGHT BAR BULB INSTALLATION 1. Remove air deflection glass from the unit and place Turn OFF the main power supply before perform- on a flat, clean surface. ing any service work on the unit, including install- 2. - Page 18 FINAL INSTALLATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace 6. Remove five screws that secure the rear hearth in 10. Place the rear porcelain panel back in place and place and remove from unit. Figure 13 reinstall the left and right side using same screws that were removed earlier.
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Page 19: Installation Of Air Deflection Glass
FINAL INSTALLATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace INSTALLATION OF AIR DEFLECTION 1. Spread glass evenly in one layer over the entire floor GLASS and burner. It is important to not have the glass too thick on ported area (single layer only). NOTE: The 32"... -
Page 20: Placement Of Optional Logs
FINAL INSTALLATION AVFL Vent Free Fireplace The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance. Never add additional logs or embellishments such as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool to the heater. -
Page 21: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace 3. Place the front log (#2) by aligning the holes in the positions on the burner depending on which two pin bottom of the log with the two pins at the front of the set locations are used. -
Page 22: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup- A. -
Page 23: Intellifire™ Plus Ods System Operation
IntelliFire™ Plus ODS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Initial Use Wireless Remote: • Remote receiver is integrated into the ignition module Initial Break-in Procedure • The fireplace should run three to four hours continuously • Use the remote to turn the appliance on. on high. -
Page 24: Installation And Operating Instructions
RC 300 IntelliFire™ Remote Control AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Installation & Operating Instructions FCC Requirements Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility Warning! Risk of Fire! Changes or modifications to this for, and the warranty will be voided by, the following actions: unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for •... - Page 25 IntelliFire™ Plus ODS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Installation of Remote Control Housing 4. Place remote control inside housing. See Figure 3. CAUTION! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install damaged or modified components. Warranty will be voided if dam- aged or modified components are installed. Kit components: One remote control, two #6 screws, two wall anchors, 3 AAA batteries and one AUX300 module.
- Page 26 IntelliFire™ Plus ODS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Programming the RC300 to the Control Module CAUTION! RISK OF BURNS! DO NOT PROGRAM THE REMOTE CONTROL TO THE CONTROL MODULE WHEN FIREPLACE IS HOT. • Verify the ON/OFF/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE position.
- Page 27 IntelliFire™ Plus ODS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Display Screen Idle When Remote is in ON Mode The remote control will go into an idle mode if no buttons THERMOSTAT DESIRED are pressed within 5 seconds. Press any button to re- FIREPLACE STATUS TEMP SETTING sume full functionality.
- Page 28 IntelliFire™ Plus ODS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace About ON Mode Adjusting Thermostat • All functions can be accessed when the remote control • Press the MENU button to activate the menu. is in the ON mode. • Using the UP and DOWN arrows highlight the THERMO •...
- Page 29 IntelliFire™ Plus ODS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Power Outage • If fireplace battery backup system IS installed at time of power outage, fireplace operation will not be interrupted. • If fireplace battery backup system IS NOT installed at time of power outage, fireplace will shut off. To resume fireplace operation, install battery backup.
- Page 30 IntelliFire™ Plus ODS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Detailed Component Operating Instruc- MODULE tions— Intellifire™ Plus ODS Control Module Operation 1. The control module has an ON/OFF/REMOTE selector switch that must be set. See Figure 22. OFF Position: Appliance will ignore all power inputs and SELECTOR will not respond to any commands from a wall switch or SWITCH...
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Page 31: Maintenance And Cleaning
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING AVFL Vent Free Fireplace FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot, front and rear burner should be visually checked as soon as the heater is installed. Thermocouple Thermocouple for LP In addition, periodically check the flames visually during for Natural Gas operation. -
Page 32: Cleaning And Servicing
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING AVFL Vent Free Fireplace CLEANING AND SERVICING Top light Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or quali- location Porcelain fied service technician is recommended to prevent panel screw malfunction and/or sooting. Turn off heater and allow to cool before cleaning. - Page 33 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING AVFL Vent Free Fireplace NOTE: The rear porcelain panel is held in place by the Porcelain panel screw left and right panel and could fall forward if not sup- ported during removal of the side panels. 5. With side panels removed the rear porcelain panel can be removed from the unit and placed on a clean, level surface.
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Page 34: Operation And Optional Accessories
AVFL Vent Free Fireplace OPERATION AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Rear Lower Light Bulbs Front Lower Light Bulbs Figure 30 Lower Light Bulb Location OPERATING INFORMATION Choose the stylish driftwood log set, rustic stone kit, or go Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do minimalist with just a coating of fireglass and transform the fireplace to suit your space. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING AVFL Vent Free Fireplace NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of op- • Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool eration. before servicing. • Only a qualified service person should service and repair the heater. With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service technician in the diagnosis of a prob- lem and the corrective action to be taken. -
Page 36: Intellifire™ Plus Ods System
IntelliFire™ Plus ODS Troubleshooting AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Troubleshooting IntelliFire™ Plus ODS Ignition System Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Pilot won’t light. A. Incorrect wiring. Verify “S” wire (white) for sensor and “I” wire (orange) for ignitor are The ignitor/module connected to correct terminals on module and pilot assembly. - Page 37 IntelliFire™ Plus ODS Troubleshooting AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Intellifire™ Plus Ignition System - (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action A. A shorted or loose connection in Verify all connections to wiring diagram in manual. Verify 4. Pilot lights but contin- flame sensing rod.
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Page 38: Service Parts
SERVICE PARTS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace ► AVFL42NIP, AVFL42PIP Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jun 2020 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 42” Artisan Vent Free Linear Fireplace IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Stocked Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. - Page 39 SERVICE PARTS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace AVFL42NIP, AVFL42PIP Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jun 2020 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active #5 Enginge Assembly 5.10 5.12 5.11 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Stocked Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers.
- Page 40 SERVICE PARTS AVFL Vent Free Fireplace AVFL42NIP, AVFL42PIP Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jun 2020 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Stocked Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
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Page 41: Limited Lifetime Warranty Policy
WARRANTY AVFL Vent Free Fireplace Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (“HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance will be free from... - Page 42 AVFL Vent Free Fireplace WARRANTY WARRANTY CONDITIONS: • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. • This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. •...
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