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cArTON cONTeNTS

HArDwAre PAcKAGe

#10 X ½” PHILLIPS HEX HEAD SCREW (3)

1/4” X 1 1/4” SLOTTED HEX HEAD ANCHOR SCREW (3)

 

 

Burner Assembly

 

 

Lava Rock Packet

 

 

Soot Warning Sheet

  Installation 

Package

 

 

Rockwool Package

 

 

Damper Clamp

 

 

Installation Instructions

 

 

Serial Number Tag

 

 

Warranty Card

 

 

Hardware Package (See Figure Below)

 

 

#10 X 1/2" Phillips Hex Head Screw (3)

 

 

1/4" X 1 1/4" Slotted Hex Head Anchor Screw (3)

Hardware shown to scale where possible.

Summary of Contents for VFSUE18-1

Page 1: ... 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 sup plier UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR VENTED DECORATIVE HEATER MODELS VFSUR 18 24 30 3 VFSUE 18 24 3...

Page 2: ...FIREPLACE OR FIREBOX 16 GAS SUPPLY 17 PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK 18 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FLAME APPEARANCE 18 VFSUR 1 24 30 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 19 VFSUR WIRING 20 VFSUR TROUBLESHOOTING 21 VFSUE 18 24 30 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 22 VFSUE WIRING 23 VFSUE REMOTE ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND CONTROL SYSTEM 24 27 VFSUE TROUBLESHOOTING 28 BURNER INSTRUCTIONS 29 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 30 C...

Page 3: ...the pilot IS lit 1 To ignite the burner press the high flame button there will be a beep for approximately 5 seconds until there is a soft click then release the button To ADJUST the Flame Height 1 Hold down the small flame button LO will be displayed 2 Hold down the large flame button Flame automatically goes to high fire HI will be displayed To SHUT OFF the Fireplace 1 To completely shut off the...

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Page 5: ... SCREW 3 Burner Assembly Lava Rock Packet Soot Warning Sheet Installation Package Rockwool Package Damper Clamp Installation Instructions Serial Number Tag Warranty Card Hardware Package See Figure Below 10 X 1 2 Phillips Hex Head Screw 3 1 4 X 1 1 4 Slotted Hex Head Anchor Screw 3 Hardware shown to scale where possible ...

Page 6: ...ice person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc It is imperative that the control compart ment burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance Provide ad equate combustion and ventilation air The flow of c...

Page 7: ...gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room That will take some of the odorant out of the gas reducing its odor intensity LP Gas may stratify in a closed area and the odor intensity could vary at different levels Since it is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor If you detect any odor ...

Page 8: ...on of an unvented room heater vented decorative appliance This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the ratingplate Thisapplianceisnotconvertibleforusewithothergases New Installa...

Page 9: ...ased the appliance Do not attempt to install any part of the appliance unless you have all parts in good condition Millivolt controlled heater VFSUR designed to be operated with optional devices for ON OFF functions Wall switch or thermostat with wire Hand held remote control with ON OFF switch or thermostat Handle the gas log burner assembly by the grate and legs only Do not pick the unit up by t...

Page 10: ...e supplied for use with the log set 6 Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 6 of this manual WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during op eration During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various com ponents of this app...

Page 11: ...an 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btuh of the combined input rates of all appliances drawing combustion air from that space Small areas such as equipment rooms are confined spaces Furnaces installed in a confined space which supply heated air to areas outside the space must draw return air from outside the space through tightly sealed return air ducts A confined space must have 2 openings into the space ...

Page 12: ...of the fireplace opening must be 6 from any combustible wall The ceiling must be at least 41 from the fireplace opening See Figure 3 Mantel Clearances Without Hood You must have non combustible materials above the fireplace opening Non combustible material must extend at least 12 above fireplace opening With sheet metal you must have non combustible material behind it Heat resistant materials such...

Page 13: ... must have non combustible material behind it Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least 1 2 thick Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible material Example A mantel may project from the wall a maximum of 2 at a minimum of 8 above the opening and a maximum of 6 at a minimum of 15 above the opening HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL 8 WITH HOOD HOOD APPLIANCE IN FIREPLACE O...

Page 14: ...replace If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper Install and operate the appliance as directed in this manual For factory built fireplaces Free opening area of chimney damper for venting combustion products from decorativeappliances for installation in solid fuel burning fireplaces Appliance Input Rate BTU hr 20 30 40 Chimney He...

Page 15: ...LD Figure 9 Insert 4 AA batteries into the control module Follow the directions on pages 24 to 27 to sync the remote and control module After the appliance has been installed slide the control module shield over the control module Place the module in a location that is easy to reach so that the batteries can be changed The control module must remain on the fireplace floor or firebox bottom This lo...

Page 16: ... care is required if you are installing the unit into a sunken fireplace You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to gas log controls This will insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting Raise the fireplace floor using noncombustible materials Assembly Procedure 1 Center the gas log unit in the fireplace or firebox Make certain the front feet of the grate sit inside the front edg...

Page 17: ...r pressure test with appliance connected control valve will sustain damage A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the gas line upstream of the gas control to aid in servicing It is required by the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near the gas inlet This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in...

Page 18: ...INSTRUCTIONS FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot rear right back side of the pan burner as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames NOTICE All flames will be random by design flame height will go up and down Glowing embers rockwool can cover the pan b...

Page 19: ...tch to OFF 4 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 6 Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas includ ing near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you do not smell gas...

Page 20: ...mote Receiver VFSUR 18 24 30 Use the following steps to place the remote receiver adjacent to the gas valve Attention 1 The remote receiver can not be placed behind the gas valve and burner assembly 2 When facing the appliance the remote receiver must be placed to the right of the gas valve and burner assembly NOTICE Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with burner assembly On circul...

Page 21: ...S pilot assembly or get it serviced f Gas regulator setting is not correct Replace gas regulator 7 ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released a Control knob not fully pressed in Press in control knob fully b Control knob not pressed in long enough After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds c Manual Shutoff valve not fully open Fully open manual shutoff va...

Page 22: ...ut any gas then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow A in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step LIGHTING PROCEDURE HANDSET METHOD 1 Turn control arrow on valve face to ON Press the I O button to I Press the OFF and UP buttons on the handset firmly at the same time A long beep will sound followed by 5 short beeps Ignitor will spark an...

Page 23: ...31722 1 1213 Page 23 VFSUE WIRING ...

Page 24: ...nce that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Batteries Remote Handset 1 x 9V block quality alkaline recommended Low battery indicator on handsets with display Handsets without display the red LED gets darker Battery replacement is recommended after 2 years Bat...

Page 25: ...ll counterclockwise position Place ON OFF switch if equipped in ON position Standard Display Timer Thermostat RF Remote Handset Simultaneously press and hold the OFF and large flame buttons until a short beep confirms the start sequence has begun release buttons Continuing beeps confirm the ignition is in process Once pilot ignition is confirmed there is main gas flow After main burner ignition th...

Page 26: ...EMP display flashes Set the desired temperature with large flame or small flame Press OFF or simply wait to complete programming Notice When the desired room temperature is SET on the hand held remote the burner will automatically turn on when the room temperature drops 3 degrees Fahrenheit F below the SET temperature The remote system will turn the burner off when the room temperature reaches 3 d...

Page 27: ...11 If the appliance will not operate follow the instructions TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE and call the service technician or gas supplier TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Press OFF button on remote Follow appliance instructions for gaining accessibility to the gas control Place ON OFF switch in O off position Turn main valve knob to the OFF full clockwise position Replace appliance top cover MISCELLANEOUS L...

Page 28: ... when control knob is released a Control knob not fully pressed in Press in control knob fully b Control knob not pressed in long enough After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds c Manual Shutoff valve not fully open Fully open manual shutoff valve d Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more e Pilot flame not touching the...

Page 29: ...o clarity Check all carryover ports for blockage from the ceramic media o If there is blockage use a small pointed tool to move the ceramic media away from the carryover port For best results when lighting the burner have the adjustable flame knob to the HI position then adjust to a lower setting after the burner has ignited When first lighting the pilot on the burner it takes approximately 60 to ...

Page 30: ... Figure 25 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 26 See Troubleshooting page 21 and 28 THERMOPILE PILOT THERMOCOUPLE LPG THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 26 Cleaning and Maintenance Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows 1 Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the p...

Page 31: ...o covers and grate Don t remove media from inside burner box Inspect and clean burner air intake hole Remove lint or particles with brush Failure to keep air intake hole clean will result in sooting and poor combustion ANNUAL CLEANING INSPECTION Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed below Inspect and clean burner air intake hole Remove lint or particles with vacuum or brush Failur...

Page 32: ...02 Orifice 3 0 mm Nat Only 8 P245 Orifice 50 LP Only 8 P296 Orifice 3 1 mm Nat Only 8 P265 Orifice 49 LP Only 8 P303 Orifice 30 Nat Only 8 P297 Orifice 1 9mm LP Only 9 P253 P253 P253 Fitting Orifice Angled 10 23249 23249 23249 Valve Bracket 11 R3626 R3626 R3626 Valve Nat Only 11 R3625 R3625 R3625 Valve LP Only 12 23250 23250 23250 Tubing Assembly 13 R2423 R2423 R2423 5 16 Male Connector 14 32302 3...

Page 33: ...31722 1 1213 Page 33 VFSUR 18 24 30 PARTS VIEW ...

Page 34: ...P253 Fitting Orifice Angled 10 31715 31715 31715 Valve Bracket 11 R10563 R10563 R10563 Valve LP Only 11 R10562 R10562 R10562 Valve Nat Only 12 31717 31717 31717 Tubing Assembly 13 R2423 R2423 R2423 5 16 Male Connector 14 31720 31720 31720 Tubing Assembly LP 14 31719 31719 31719 Tubing Assembly Nat 15 R7063 R7063 R7063 Pilot Regulator Nat 16 32288 32288 32288 Tubing Assembly Nat 17 31918 31966 3191...

Page 35: ...31722 1 1213 Page 35 VFSUE 18 24 30 PARTS VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 8 14 13 15 16 17 9 6 7 18 24 22 10 19 2 11 12 23 25 20 21 ...

Page 36: ...rranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the fol lowing illustration and part list Be sure to give all this information Appliance Model Number Part Description Appliance Serial N...

Page 37: ...31722 1 1213 Page 37 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes ...

Page 38: ...31722 1 1213 Page 38 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes ...

Page 39: ...ted in accordance with the instructions furnished with the ap pliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Ready access to the appliance for service What Is Not Covered Damages that might result from the use misuse or improper installation of this appliance Travel diagnostic costs and freight charges on warranted part...

Page 40: ...ms Empire Comfort Systems Inc 918 Freeburg Ave Belleville IL 62220 If you have a general question about our products please e mail us at info empirecomfort com If you have a service or repair question please contact your dealer www empirecomfort com ...

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