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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)

    VFSUR 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 VFSUR18-2

Page 1: ... 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 Installer Leave this manual with the appliance Consumer Retain this manual for future reference Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in ...

Page 2: ...Clearances 9 10 Combustible Material 11 Fireplace Preparation 11 Installing as a Vented Appliance 12 Before Fully Installing the Appliance 12 Gas Supply 13 Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock 14 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 14 VFSUR 18 24 30 Lighting Instructions 15 Burner Instructions 16 Pilot Flame Characteristics 17 Cleaning and Servicing 17 Wiring 18 Troubleshooting 19 Parts L...

Page 3: ...REW 3 VFSUR 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 4: ...ion or opera tion can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace Avoid any drafts that could alter burner flame patterns Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Do not place a blower inside burn box area of firebox Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Sooting and improper burning will occur as a result of drafts WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directlyinto the fi...

Page 5: ...perform service or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of newcylindersandtanks ispossible Therefore peopleshould be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service Odor fade can occur in new tanks or reinstalled old tan...

Page 6: ...ler should show owner how to start and operate unvented room heater vented decorative appliance Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations codes or ordinances which apply to the installation 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 Aftermark...

Page 7: ...t to verify that all listed parts have been received You should have the following Gas log grate burner assembly Three 3 masonry anchoring screws and three 3 10 x 1 2 black sheet metal anchoring screws Plastic bag containing glowing embers rockwool for burner coverage Plastic bag containing lava rock Millivolt controlled heater designed to be operated with optional devices for ON OFF functions Wal...

Page 8: ...nd ventilation air The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space 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...

Page 9: ...ht Remove the mantel Minimum Dimensions For Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces UL127 Factory Built Fireplaces Figure 2 Model A B C VFSUR18 22 17 17 VFSUR24 28 17 18 VFSUR30 32 17 18 The dimensions shown and defined in the fireplace manufacturer s instructions are minimum clearances to maintain in installing this heater Left and right clearances are determined when facing the front of the heater Glass Doo...

Page 10: ...e A mantel may project from the wall a maximum of 2 at a minimum of 13 1 2 above the opening and a maximum of 6 at a minimum of 15 above the opening Figure 5 If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances you must proceed to one of the following steps Operate the heater with the flue damper open See page 12 for Installing as a Vented Appliance Raise the mantel to the proper height ...

Page 11: ...D FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace This is a fire hazard Figure 7 No greeting card stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace This is a heating appliance The flow of heat can ignite combustibles Figure 8 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FIREPLACE PREPARATION Appliance Input Rate BTU hr 20 30 40 Chimney Height ft...

Page 12: ...rom accidentally closing Manual and millivolt controlled gas logs may be installed as a vented decorative log set in compliance with ANSI Z21 60 and National Fuel Gas Code When the gas logs are operated with the damper open non combustible material and minimum mantel requirements do not apply Turn off the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox Seal any fresh air vents and or ash clean out doors loca...

Page 13: ...e bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect Figure 11 The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANSZ21 24ApplianceConnectorsofCorrugatedMetalTubing and Fittings ANS Z21 45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction The state of Massachusetts requir...

Page 14: ... fans to blow directly into fireplace Do not place a blower inside the burner area of the firebox Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter flame patterns Sooting and improper burning will result 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 smel...

Page 15: ...e if applicable 4 Open bottom louver assembly 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 including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you do not smell gas go to the ne...

Page 16: ... 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 ad justable 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 ap proximately 60 to 75 seconds to fully heat and energize t...

Page 17: ...aning by your dealer or qualified service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction and or sooting TURN OFF HEATER AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING Remove logs handling carefully by holding gently at each end Gloves are recommended to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers If skin becomes irritated wash gently with soap and water Refer to manual for correct log placement PERIODIC CLEANI...

Page 18: ... on remote control 750 Millivolt System When you ignite the pilot the thermocouple produces millivolts electrical current which energizes the magnet in the gas valve After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas control knob and the pilot will stay ON Allow your pilot flame to operate an additional one 1 to two 2 minutes before you turn the gas control knob from the PILOT positio...

Page 19: ...lace ODS 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 Controlknobnotpressedinlongenough AfterODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds c Manual Shutoff valve not fully open Fully open manual shutoff val...

Page 20: ...Shutter LP Only 8 P302 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 Connect...

Page 21: ...Number and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Appliance Model Number Part Description Appliance Serial Number Part Number Type of Gas Propane or Natural Do not order bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store Shipments contingent upon strikes fires ...

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Page 24: ...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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