Nordyne VFGL-18MS Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 12

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — MANUAL CONTROL MODELS

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Stop! Read the safety information above.

2. Make sure manual shut-off valve is fully open.

3. Refer to 

Figure 15  to locate gas control knob and piezo.

4. Depress control knob in and turn clockwise                   to the

“OFF” position (

Figure 16 ).

5. Wait 5 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
next step.

6. The pilot is located on the right side in front of the burner

(

Figure 17 ).

7. Depress control knob in and turn counterclockwise

to the “IGN” position (

Figure 18 ). Press the control knob all

the way in for 5 seconds.

Note: If you are running the heater for the first time it will be
necessary to press the control knob all the way in for 30
seconds to allow air to bleed out of the gas piping.

MANUAL MATCH LIGHTING PROCEDURE — EMERGENCY ONLY

1. If the pilot cannot be lit with the piezo igniter, the heater can be

manually lit with a match.

2. With the right hand, depress and turn the control knob

counterclockwise                   to the “IGN” position. Hold in the
knob.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Depress and turn control knob clockwise                  to the “OFF”

position (

Figure 18 ).

3. Light the match and hold the flame to the end of the pilot and

ignite the pilot.

4. Continue to hold control knob for an additional 10 seconds to

insure pilot remains lit.

5. Release the control while turning control knob to desired

setting.

8. With the control knob pressed in, push in and release the

piezo igniter button to light the pilot.

9. Hold the control knob in for a further 10 seconds to prevent

the flame failure detector from shutting off the gas while the
probe is warming up.

10. Release the control knob while turning counterclockwise

                  to the preferred setting.

If the knob does not pop out when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.

If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, depress and
turn the gas control knob clockwise                    to “OFF”
and wait 30 seconds.  Depress and turn knob counter-
clockwise                   to “IGN” and press igniter button
again. If your pilot does not relight depress and turn
control knob clockwise                   to “OFF” and call your
service technician or gas supplier.

11. Wait 30 seconds before readjusting the heater when the

control knob has been turned down to a lower setting.

• 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.

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob.

Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, do
not try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Forced or
attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D. Do not use this heater if any part has been under water.

Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.

A. This heater has a pilot which must be lit by hand. When

lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the heater area for gas.

Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier
than air and will settle on the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone

in your building.

WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY
RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

Summary of Contents for VFGL-18MS

Page 1: ...service agency or the gas supplier This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combus tion and ventilation air must be provid...

Page 2: ...Young children should be carefully super vised when they are in the same room with the heater Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the heater Any safety screen or guard removed...

Page 3: ...h has had the damper blocked open as detailed in these installation instructionsprecludeconsiderationofthecom bustion and ventilation air and clearance to combustible restrictions discussed herein COM...

Page 4: ...damper Screw in a bolt of sufficient size and adjust to provide the minimum 29 square inches of flue opening CAUTION HEATERSCREATEWARMAIRCUR RENTS THESE CURRENTS MOVE HEAT TO WALLSURFACESNEXTTOHEATER...

Page 5: ...re 6 The room heater base may be lower than 5 above the combustible flooring materials if the combustible flooring materials are more than 14 from the fireplace or firebox opening Fig ure 7 Figure 7 N...

Page 6: ...ireplace firebox floor with the two 2 screws provided Figure 8 Loosen screws and proceed with the installation Figure 8 Step 2 Connecting Gas Line A qualified gas appliance installer must connect the...

Page 7: ...firebox using the screws and drilled holes discussed in Step 2 Step 4 Assembling the Logs WARNING DO NOT ADD EXTRA LOGS OR ORNAMENTSSUCHASPINECONES VER MICULITEORROCKWOOL USINGTHESE ADDED ITEMS CAN C...

Page 8: ...ble in kit form are easy to install and are packaged complete with all re quired parts and instructions Some of the option kits need to be fitted prior to completing the installation of the appliance...

Page 9: ...ce turning it on and off from your favorite easy chair The wall switch kit should be installed along with the appliance Wall Thermostat Kit A wall thermostat kit is available for use with these applia...

Page 10: ...ural Piezo 5 w c Max 10 5 w c Manual Millivolt Min 6 w c VFGL 24P 32 000 Propane LPG Piezo 10 w c Max 13 w c Manual Millivolt Min 11 w c VFGL 28N 32 000 Natural Piezo 5 w c Max 10 5 w c Manual Millivo...

Page 11: ...ce Replace burner Replace gas regulator Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Superior recommends running the heater with the excess ventilation for the first few hours Turn control knob to...

Page 12: ...t the flame failure detector from shutting off the gas while the probe is warming up 10 Release the control knob while turning counterclockwise to the preferred setting If the knob does not pop out wh...

Page 13: ...LE 13 Figure 16 Figure 15 Gas Control Knob Location Pilot Location Turn Control Knob to OFF Position Manual Turn Control Knob to IGN Position Manual Figure 18 Figure 17 Pilot O F F I G N L O W H I O F...

Page 14: ...gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand do not try to repair it call a qualified service technician Forced or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D...

Page 15: ...rce Figure 19 Pilot Location Figure 20 Pilot Figure 21 Turn Control Knob to OFF Position Turn Control Knob to PILOT Position E A TPTH TP TH P I L O T H I L O W P I L O T O N it O F F E A TPTH TP TH P...

Page 16: ...Propane L P G 901915 901915 901915 5 Regulator Natural 110351 110351 110351 Regulator Propane L P G 110352 110352 110352 6 Front Burner 110281 110282 110282 7 Rear Burner Natural 110684 110682 110682...

Page 17: ...NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS 1 2 5 9 10 11 13 14 12 8 7 6 3 4...

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