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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.
Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater. They
are not intended to be a primary heating appliance. Water
vapor produced by an unvented heater can create moisture
problems in a home when operated for extended periods
of time.
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 2-3 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.
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.
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 replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or
propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
Before you get 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.
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:
• Gas burner assembly.
• Two masonry anchoring screws, two 10 x 1/2" black sheet
metal anchoring screws and damper clamp.
The millivolt controlled heater may be operated with optional
devices for REMOTE/OFF/ON functions.
a. Wall switch or thermostat with wire.
b. Hand held remote control with ON/OFF switch or
thermostat.
Note: The VFIL series intermittent pilot heaters include a
thermostatic remote control transmitter and receiver.
Handle the gas burner assembly by the sides only. Do
not pick the unit up by the burner.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equip-
ment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term
"qualified agency" means any individual, firm, corporation,
or company that either in person or through a representa-
tive is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation,
testing, or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection,
installation, testing, repair, or servicing of equipment; that is
experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions
required, and that has complied with all the requirements of
the authority having jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts:
The installation must be made
by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired
supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser
a copy of 527 CMR-30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and
natural gas-fired space heaters shall be prohibited in
bedrooms and bathrooms.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West
42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10018.
High Altitude
When installing this unit at an elevation above 2,000 feet (in
the United States), it may be necessary to decrease the input
rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size.
Generally, input should be reduced 4 percent for each 1,000
feet above sea level. However, if the heating value of the gas
has been reduced, this general rule may not apply. Check
with local gas utility for proper orifice size identification.
GENERAL INFORMATION
