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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER'S MANUAL

UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR 

VENTED DECORATIVE HEATER

MODELS

VFSUR18-2

VFSUR24-2

VFSUR30-2

VISTA SLOPE GLAZE MULTI-SIDED

This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-

gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions 

for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be 

provided. Refer to page 8.

WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained 

in  accordance  with  the  manufacturer's  instructions, 

this product could expose you to substances in fuel or 

from fuel combustion which can cause death or seri-

ous illness.

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED 

ROOM HEATERS

Water  vapor  is  a  by-product  of  gas  combustion. An 

unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) 

ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) 

of gas input per hour. Refer to page 8.

This  appliance  may  be  installed  in  an  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  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 phone in your building.

 

•  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.

—  Installation and service must be performed by a 

qualified installer, service agency or the gas sup-

plier.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions 

are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may re-

sult  causing  property  damage,  personal  injury  or 

loss of life.

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

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Содержание VFSUR18-2

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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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