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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.

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Each heater includes a unitized set of ceramic
fiber logs. The heater and logs are assembled
as shown in 

Figure 11.  Handle these logs with

great care. The logs can be easily damaged, but
when handled properly they can provide years
of performance and enjoyment.

Figure 11

Manual Log Set
Shown, Millivolt
Similar

Gas Pressure Check

The heater regulator controls the burner pres-
sure which should be checked at the pressure
test point (

¹⁄₈

" NPT plugged tap) located at the

bottom of the regulator (on manual models) or
on the control valve itself (on Millivolt mod-
els), identified A for the manifold side and E for
inlet pressure.  Ensure operatilng pressures
are within the limits specified in the techinical
chart on page 10.

Figure 10

The pressure should be checked with the gas
heater burning and the control set to high (3).

The pressure regulator on manual models is
preset and locked to avoid tampering. If the
pressure is not as specified in the Technical
Details Chart on page 10, replace the regulator
with P/N 110351 for natural gas and P/N
110352 for propane (L.P.G.) heaters.

Replace the test point plug after pressure
measurement ensuring no gas leaks.

Step 3. Secure the log set within the firebox
using the screws and drilled holes discussed
in Step 2.

Step 4. Assembling the Logs

WARNING: DO NOT ADD EXTRA LOGS OR
ORNAMENTS SUCH AS PINE CONES, VER-
MICULITE OR ROCK WOOL. USING THESE
ADDED ITEMS CAN CAUSE SOOTING.

Manual Valve

Pressure Test Point

Millivolt Valve

Pressure Test Point

On Front Of Valve

Periodically check the positioning of all logs.

Flame Appearance

REFER TO THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL
BEFORE LIGHTING THE HEATER TO OBSERVE
THE FLAMES.

Flames from the pilot, front and rear burner
should be visually checked as soon as the
heater is installed. In addition a periodic visual
check of the flames should be made. The pilot
flame should always be present when the heater
is in operation (

Figure 12 ).

WARNING: NO ADJUSTMENTS ARE TO
BE MADE TO THE ODS PILOT SYSTEM.
TAMPERING WITH THIS SYSTEM CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS.

Figure 12

An incorrect pilot flame pattern is shown in
Figure 13.  This pilot flame will cause the
thermocouple to cool.  When the thermocouple
cools, the log set will shut off.  If pilot flame
pattern is incorrect, or if log set shuts off,
contact your service representative.

Figure 13

WARNING:  FAILURE TO POSITION THE
PARTS IN ACCORDANCE ITH THESE DIA-
GRAMS OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY PARTS
SPECIFICALLY APPROVED WITH THIS
HEATER MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE ANY LAVA
ROCK ON LOGS OR BURNERS. THIS MAY
CAUSE SOOTING. ONLY PLACE LAVA
ROCK ON FLOOR OF FIREPLACE.

Summary of Contents for VFGL-18MSN-3 Series

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...

Page 18: ...NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE 18...

Page 19: ...NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE 19...

Page 20: ...of any components not manufactured or supplied by the Manufacturer 2 The Unvented Gas Room Heater must be subjected to normal use The Unvented Gas Room Heaters are designed to burn either natural or...

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