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Installation and Operating Instructions for

NATURAL & L.P. GAS VENT FREE SYSTEM

Model: SCVFMR18, SCVFMR 24/21, 

SCVFMR30 (LP or NG Versions)

DANGER:

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND WITHOUT ERROR, OR 
FAILURE TO HEED ANY AND ALL WARNINGS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN 
AN EXPLOSION, FIRE OR THE PRODUCTION OF CARBON MONOXIDE GAS WHICH CAN
CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.

Sure Heat

Manufacturing

3130 Moon Station Road
Kennesaw, Ga 30144
Tel: (770) 422-8008
Fax: (770) 424-3842

NOTE: THIS UNIT CANNOT BE CONVERTED TO DIFFERENT GAS TYPES.

WARNING:

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any telephone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone.
• Follow the gas suppliers 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 supplier.

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.

THIS APPLIANCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN AFTER MARKET MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME, WHERE NOT
PROHIBITED BY STATE OR LOCAL CODES. INSTALL ONLY IN A SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE OR
APPROVED VENTLESS FIREBOX ENCLOSURE (MANUFACTURED UNVENTED FIREPLACE) AS SPECIFIED BY
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
*AFTER MARKET: 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 RATING LABEL ATTACHED TO
THE APPLIANCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT CONVERTIBLE FOR USE  WITH OTHER GASES.

SURE HEAT

 

    

Summary of Contents for SCVFMR18

Page 1: ...light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any telephone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s telephone Follow the gas suppliers instructions If...

Page 2: ...g guide and BTU information BTU Information Set Opening Front Rear Fireplace Natural Gas L P Gas Size Height Width Width Depth Max Min Max Min 18 18 22 18 12 34 000 22 000 34 000 22 000 24 21 18 28 23...

Page 3: ...must be in place when the appliance is operating unless other provisions for combustion air are provided IMPORTANT During the manufacturing process this appliance is treated with certain coloring agen...

Page 4: ...uring any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 PSIG Pressures in excess of 1 2 PSIG will cause damage to the unit FIREPLACE CLEARANCES To guaran...

Page 5: ...olution for leaks Bubbles indicate a leak Repair any leaks and recheck before proceeding DANGER DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR LEAKS 2 We suggest you do a test lighting of the burner assembly befor...

Page 6: ...placement can lead to the production of harmful carbon monoxide while the unit is in operation Be sure that the logs are correctly placed in the notches provided for them There should be no direct imp...

Page 7: ...ot use any telephone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors telephone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire departmen...

Page 8: ...may take several attempts and up to 5 minutes to light the pilot the first time since there will be air in the gas line 5 Wait fifteen 15 seconds after pilot is lit before adjusting the flame height 6...

Page 9: ...ears while the hand held unit is learning the code See Fig 13 Remote will return to the off position MANUAL MODE 3 To light the pilot press the following buttons See Fig 14 On Off button ON will start...

Page 10: ...re will start blinking each press lowers the temperature one degree Set button while temperature is still blinking The number of flames automatically adjusts to the correct setting in order to reach t...

Page 11: ...d fuel 6 Use pipe dope on threaded joints of gas piping that is resistant to the action of LP gas 7 Install a manual shut off valve union and 1 8 NPT plugged pressure tap ahead of controls 8 Use soap...

Page 12: ...ith headache dizziness and or nausea If you experience any of these symptoms appliance may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have appliance serviced by a qualified service technician Some...

Page 13: ...open gas supply valve fully gas line obstruction burner inspection for tube kinks or obstructions inspect burner for dust or debris inspect supply lines for tube kinks or obstructions PARTS LIST Ref P...

Page 14: ...tallation are the expressed responsibility of the purchaser For repair or replacement of a defective part or parts contact our customer service department at 1 800 229 5647 You will be asked to provid...

Page 15: ...15 N NO OT TE ES S...

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