Empire Comfort Systems VFSUR30-2 User's Manual
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1. ANCHOR SCREWS Ja o 9 ep 9 2 T mi ew E o 000 I o MEUS a A o A o o o da P A L He m Pr Ya 6 6 E e 2 6 pl ANCHOR SCREWS Figure 10 Page 13 GAS SUPPLY Check all local codes for requirements especially for the size and type of gas supply line required Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Tubing Type L Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Inside Diameter Outside Diameter we re we er 0 10 feet 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 8 0 3 meters 12 7mm 9 5mm 12 7mm 9 5mm 10 40 feet 1 2 1 2 5 8 1 2 4 12 meters 12 7mm 12 7mm 15 9mm 12 7mm 40 100 feet 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 13 30 meters 12 7mm 12 7mm 19mm 12 7mm 100 150 feet 3 4 1 2 7 8 3 4 31 46 meters 19mm 12 7mm 22 2mm 19mm Note Never use plastic pipe Check to confirm whether your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized Note Since some municipalities have additional local codes it is always best to consult your local authority and installation code Installing a New Main Gas Cock Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of the unit Where none exists or where its size or location is not ad equate contact your local authorized installer for installation or relocation Compounds used on threaded2. EMPIRE COMFORT SYSTEMS VISTA SLOPE GLAZE MULTI SIDED 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 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 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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER S MANUAL UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR VENTED DECORATIVE HEATER MODELS VFSUR18 2 VFSUR24 2 VFSUR30 2 CERTIFIED NATIONAL FIREPLACE We recommend that our gas INSTITUTE hearth products be installed NFI amp and serviced by profes sionals who are certified in the U S by the National Fireplace Institute NFI as CERTIFIED NFI Gas Specialists
3. 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 New Installation Solid fuels shall not be burned in a fireplace where a vented decorative appliance is installed A vented decorative appliance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non combustible material Any alteration of the original design installed other than as shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company making the change Important All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number Serial Number and type of gas Attention During initial use of log you will detect an odor as the log is cured Notice During initial firing of this unit its paint will bake out and smoke will occur To prevent triggering of smoke alarms ventilate the room in which the unit is installed WARNING This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL 127 factory built fireplace orin a listed ventless firebox enclosure It has been design certified for theseinstallations Exception DO NOT install this appliance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs WARNING Any modification to this unvented gas heater or its controls can
4. www nficertified org 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 9 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 9 Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Carton Contents Hardware Package Important Safety Information Safety Information for Users of LP Gas Introduction General Information Requirements for Canada Water Vapor By Product of Unvented Room Heaters Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air Clearances Combustible Material Fireplace Preparation Installing as a Vented Appliance Before Fully Installing the Appliance Gas Supply Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock Operation Instructions Flame Appearance VFSUR 18 24 30 Lighting Instructions Burner Instructions Troubleshooting Master Parts Distributor List How To Order Repair Parts Parts List Parts View Page 2 25741 0 0309 CARTON CONTENTS VFSUR Burner Assembly
5. 6 Mantel 4 Mantel 2 Mantel 8 Mantel 6 Mantel 4 Mantel 2 Mantel 16 0 14 25 14 25 16 0 13 5 15 0 NC HOOD 13 5 HOOD HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL 8 E ce WITH HOOD OR FIREBOX 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 e Raise the mantel to the proper height e Remove the mantel 25741 0 0309 Floor Clearance Figure 6 If installing heater at floor level the minimum distance to com bustibles is 0 inches X g FIREPLACE OR FIREBOX TOP HEATER IN FIREPLACE OR FIREBOX COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MATERIAL LLILL LLL LL LLL LLL LLIILLL LLL LLL LLL Figure 6 Page 11 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace This is a fire hazard Figure 7 No greeting card stockings or ornamentation ofany type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace This is a heating appliance The flow of heat can ignite combustibles Figure 8 FIREPLACE PREPARATION Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox Havethe fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to remove ashes soot creosote or other obstructions Have this cleaning performed annually after installation Seal any fresh air vents or a
6. 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 PACKAGE nw Emm 10 X PHILLIPS HEX HEAD SCREW 3 1 4 X 1 1 4 SLOTTED HEX HEAD ANCHOR SCREW 3 Hardware shown to scale where possible 25741 0 0309 Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 6 000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10 000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or bath room Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a gas log set is in stalled Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance This unit complies with ANSI Z21 11 2 Unvented Heaters and it also complies with ANSI Z21 60 Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces State or local codes may only allow operatio
7. Dimensions For Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces UL127 Factory Built Fireplaces Figure 2 A 2 28 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 Doors Make sure that glass doors are open during all operations of the logset The opening of the glass door frame should be the dimension used for the minimum front opening of the firebox Follow these instructions to ensure safe installation Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard Figure 2 Sidewall amp Ceiling Clearances Figure 3 Figure 3 Page 10 Clearances to combustibles must be as stated in the manufacturer s Installation Instructions and or Owner s Manual of the firebox this unit will be used in If no clearances to combustibles are listed the clearances must be as follows The sides of the fireplace opening must be 6 from any combustible wall The ceiling must be at least 41 from the fireplace opening See Figure 3 Mantel Clearances Without Hood Figure 4 You must have non combustible materials above the fireplace opening Non combustible material must extend at least 12 above fireplace opening With sheet metal you must have non combustible material behind it Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least 1 2 thick Shee
8. R3625 R3625 I b 1 b b b S z Z pu o B lt P a E Q 9 B n z S gt S S S S e i Ir r a 23250 23250 23250 ubing u u u E e un un B lop Z 0 3 5 6 7 8 9 1 3 12 1 14 14 1 1 1 1 1 20 2 D 2 N N over Plate t Assembly Nat Only Shutter LP Only fice 43 0 mm Nat Only fice 3 1 mm Nat Only fice 49 LP Only fice 30 Nat Only fice 1 9mm LP Only ve LP Only ing Assembly 6 Male Connector ing Assembly Nat Only ing Assembly LP Only ing Assembly Nat Only mper Clamp r m Ir 0 l 9 0 9 O se se se se la S S S N USE ONLY MANUFACTURER S REPLACEMENT PARTS USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH Page 22 25741 0 0309 PARTS VIEW 25741 0 0309 Page 23 END 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 COMEORT SYSTEMS If you have a service or repair question please contact your dealer www empirecomfort com Page 24 25741 0 0309
9. appliance Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during op eration During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These bonding agents are not harm ful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during initial operation of the appliance This is a normal temporary occurrence A window should be opened during the initial bake out period Keep burner and control compartment clean e WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fire place the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney clean er e Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpet ing bedding materials etc It is imperative that control com partments burners and circulating air passageways of the ap pliance be kept clean e Do not put anything around the fireplace that will obstruct the flow of ventilation air e Do keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible material gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids e A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system of the solid fuel burning fireplace must be performed by a quali fied agency e Do make a p
10. joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases The gas lines must be checked for leaks by the installer This should be done with a soap solution watching for bubbles on all exposed connections and if unexposed a pressure test should be made Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks Appliance must be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe capped or plugged for pressure test Never pressure test with appliance connected control valve will sustain damage A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the gas line upstream of the gas control to aid in servicing It is required by the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near the gas inlet This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect Page 14 FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTION GAS SUPPLY TEE HANDLE NIPPLE rd NIPPLE Fb TUBING ES FLARE SHUT OFF VALVE FLARE FITTING RIGID GAS LINE CONNECTION CLOSE NIPPLE 3 8 NPT NIPPLE TEE zn die OFF VALVE NPT GAS SUPPLY Figure 11 NPT UNION The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANSZ21 24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing and Fittings ANS Z21 45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All Metal Construction The
11. such as dust lint and spider webs Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A Zr 2 17 P LIE Figure 15 CLEANING AND SERVICING Annual inspection and cleaning 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 CLEANING Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed below Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater Logs brush with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush attachment e Remove loose particles and dust from the burner areas controls piezo covers and grate Don t remove media from Page 18 inside burner box e Inspect and clean burner air intake hole Remove lint or particles with brush Failure to keep air intake hole clean will result in sooting and poor combustion ANNUAL CLEANING INSPECTION Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed below e Inspect and clean burner air intake hole Remove lint or particles with vacuum or brush Failure to keep air intake hole clean will result in sooting and poor combust
12. 0309 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 Wall switch or thermostat with wire Hand held remote control with ON OFF switch or thermostat Handle the gas log burner assembly by the grate and legs only Do not pick the unit up by the burner Gloves are recommended when handling logs to prevent skin irritation Logs are fragile Handle with care Qualified Installing Agency Installation and replacement of gas piping gas utilization equip ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency The term qualified agency means any individual firm corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for a the installation testing or replacement of gas piping or b the connection installation testing repair or servicing of equipment that is experienced in such work that is familiar with all precau tions required and that has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 u
13. AMPER CLAMP DAMPER BEA CZL EA TYPICAL FIREPLACE Figure 9 When installing your log set as a vent free installation the damper clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors when burning the logs for the first time Installing Damper Clamp Figure 9 Remove all ashes or other debris from the fireplace If the fireplace is equipped with an ash dump be sure to seal the door with furnace cement or high temperature silicone Be sure to check the damper for proper operation and verify that the flue passageway is open Place the clamp over the lip of the damper and tighten the hold down bolt until the clamp is securely attached to the damper This will prevent the damper from 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 BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE e Turn off the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox e Seal any fresh air vents and or ash clean out doors located on the floor or wall ofthe fireplace If left unsealed drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal the chimney flue damper Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by
14. R Wiring Diagram OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT FACULATIVE THERMOSTAT REMOTE OFF ON SWITCH A DISTANCE OUVERT FERME INTERRUPTEUR OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR MURAL FACULTATIVE GAS VALVE VALVE DE GAZ Note Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with burner assembly On circulating vent free firebox install remote control receiver behind bottom louver Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for more details 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 position to the ON position This time period allows the millivolts electrical current to buildup to a sufficient level allowing the gas control to operate properly Millivolt Control The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should be checked at the pressure test point Turn captured screw counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over test point Use test point out closest to control knob After taking pressure reading be sure and turn captured screw clockwise firmly to re seal Do not over torque Check for gas leaks Valve Vi
15. a qualified chimney cleaner You must secure the gas log heater to the fireplace floor If not the entire unit may move when you adjust the controls Movement of unit may cause shifting of the gas logs which leads to sooting and improper burning Grate movement could cause a gas leak Special care is required if you are installing the unit into a sunken fireplace You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to gas log controls This will insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting Raise the fireplace floor using noncombustible materials Assembly Procedure Figure 10 1 Center the gas log unit in the fireplace or firebox Make cer tain the front feet of the grate sit inside the front edge of the fireplace or firebox 25741 0 0309 2 An anchor hole is provided in the two bottom side members of the grate frame After centering the grate correctly mark the hole positions on the fireplace firebox floor Drill three 3 5 32 diameter holes approximately 1 1 2 deep for masonry screws or three 3 1 8 holes for sheet metal screws Note Do not use the mounting hole underneath the pilot Installing a screw there may damage the pilot 3 Anchor the grate to the fireplace firebox floor using the screws provided Refer to Figure 10 Proper installation of the grate is essential to prevent any move ment of the gas logs and controls during operation
16. above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction The state of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System 1 To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve a 1 8 3 175mm N P T plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection must be placed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance 2 The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa 3 The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Attention If one of the procedures results in pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 14 w c 3 5 kPa on the appliance gas valve it will result in a hazardous condition 25741 0 0309 PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Placement of the glowing embers rockwool is very individual and light coverage will provide your best effects We recommend separation of the rockwool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible Place just enough rockwool on the burner to obtain the glow and a gold yellow flame Do not place rockwool over large ports in rear por
17. available for ODS pilot to operate Open window and or door for ventilation b Low line pressure Contact local gas company c ODS pilot is partially clogged Clean ODS pilot d Defective thermocouple Replace pilot 4 Appliance shuts off during use Pilot stays on a Low line pressure Check line pressure to the valve b Defective thermopile Check pilot flame check wire connections output should bea minimum of325 millivolts across TH TP and TP terminals with ON OFF REMOTE switch off 5 Gasodor even when control knob is in OFF position a Gas leak Locate and correct all leaks b Control valve defective Replace control valve 6 Whenignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition a Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve b Control knob not in PILOT position Turn control knob to PILOT position c Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position d Air in gas lines when installed Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed e ODS pilot is clogged Replace 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 Control knob not press
18. be dangerous Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire burns explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning Well Head Gas Installations Some natural gas utilities use well head gas This may affect the Btu output of the unit Contact the gas company for the heating value Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing spud orifice size FRAC FWS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Valve Type Regulator pressure setting Gas inlet pressure Max Min Page 6 Valve Type Millivolt Millivolt Millivolt Millivolt Millivolt Millivolt Natural Gas Propane Gas Millivolt 3 5 W C 10 5 W C 5 0 W C Millivolt 10 0 W C 13 0 W C 11 0 W C Max Rate Min Rate 25741 0 0309 GENERAL INFORMATION 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 Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater They are not intended to be a primary heating appliance Water vapor produced by an unvented heater can create moisture problems in a home when operated for extended periods of time During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These ch
19. cessary provisions are made for combustion and ventilation air Consult the written instructions provided with the heater for information concerning combustion and ventilation air In the absence of instructions refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes This heater is equipped with a PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM designed to turn off the heater if not enough fresh air is available DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced Keep burner and control compartment clean Page 4 Periodic examination and cleaning of the venting system of the solid fuel burning fireplace including frequency of such examination and cleaning by a qualified agency The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPAS54 or International Fuel Gas Code Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St New York N Y 10018 NOTE Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc It is imperative that the control compart ment burners and circulating air pa
20. e air 3 Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat source an entire house PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION amp VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provi sions are provided for adequate combustion and 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 8m 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 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around windo
21. ect pilot flame pattern The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet Figure 14 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down VFSUR PILOT THERMOPILE E PILOT ELI L Li pe LY i i iu TU THERMOCOUPLE THERMOCOUPLE LPG NATURAL Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 13 PILOT THERMOPILE N V THERMOCOUPLE THERMOCOUPLE LPG NATURAL Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 14 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 14 e See Troubleshooting page 19 Cleaning and Maintenance Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Figure 15 When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows 1 Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing When this procedure is required grasp nut A with an open end wrench 2 Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows This will blow out foreign materials
22. ed in long enough After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds c Manual Shutoff valve not fully open Fully open manual shutoff valve d Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more e Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problem could be caused by either low gas pressure or dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Contact local gas company f Thermocouple damaged Replace thermocouple g Control valve damaged Replace control valve 8 Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit a Burner orifice clogged Clean burner or replace main burner orifice b Burner orifice diameter is too small Replace burner orifice c Inlet gas pressure is too low Contact qualified service person 9 If burning at main burner orifice occurs a loud roaring blow torch noise a You must turn off burner assembly and contact a qualified service person b Manifold pressure is too low Contact local gas company c Burner orifice clogged Clean burner or replace burner orifice 10 Logs appear to smoke after initial operation a Vapors from paint or curing process of logs Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Run the heater with the damper open if you have one or open a window for the first few hours Log heater is intended to be smokeless Turn OFF heater and call qua
23. ed setting 4 5 Turn on all electric power to the appliance if applicable Close bottom louver assembly if applicable TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force Close bottom louver assembly if applicable 25741 0 0309 BURNER INSTRUCTIONS Check the following items during installation prior to e Check all carryover ports for blockage from the ceramic lighting the multisided burner media o Ifthere is blockage use a small pointed tool to move e Check air shutter for correct setting the ceramic media away from the carryover port o NATgas Theairshuttersetting mustbe1 8 3 2mm BLOCKED CARYOVER PORTS UNBLOCKEDCARYOVER PORTS for VFSUR 18 24 30 2 Ya AIR SHUTTER 1 8 3 2 mm OPEN For best results when lighting the burner have the ad justable flame knob to the HI position then adjust to a o LP gas The air shutter setting must be Full Open lower setting after the burner has ignited for VFSUR 18 24 30 2 AIR SHUTTER FULL OPEN A o E YY S KNOB SET TO HI KNOB SET TO LO e When first lighting the pilot on the burner it takes ap proximately 60 to 75 seconds to fully heat and energize the thermopile Once the thermopile is energized turn NOTE Orifice shield removed for photo clarity on the gas valve and light the burner 25741 0 0309 Page 17 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figure 13 shows a corr
24. emicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation This is a normal and temporary occurrence The initial break in operation should last 2 3 hours with the burner at the highest setting Provide maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate Any odors remaining after this initial break in period will be slight and will disappear with continued use This appliance must not be used with glass doors in the closed position This can lead to pilot outages and severe sooting outside the fireplace Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and replace any part ofthe control system and any gas control which has been under water Before you get started Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage If any parts are missing or damaged immediately inform the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance Do not attempt to install any part of the appliance unless you have all parts in good condition Make sure you have received all parts Check your packing list 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 25741 0
25. eriodic visual check of pilot and burners Clean and replace damaged parts e Do not use this appliance 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 e Never burn solid fuels in fireplace where a gas log set is in stalled This unit complies with ANSI Z21 60 Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes 25741 0 0309 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 Unvented room heaters must be used as supplemental heat a room rather than a primary heat source an entire house In most supplemental heat applications the water vapor does not create a problem In most applications the water vapor enhances the low humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not become a problem 1 Besure the heater is sized properly for the application including ample combustion air and circulation air 2 Ifhigh humidity is experienced a dehumidifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content of th
26. ew for Operating Sequence REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER f N THERMOSTAT CONTROLE E DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR N E GD TC WD G E w YV INDICATOR NOTCH Figure 17 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FACULTATIVE CONTROLE E DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR REMOTE OFF ON SWITCH RED ROUGE THERMOPILE GREEN DENE BLACK NOIR 3 7 GREEN VERT A DISTANCE FERME OUVERT INTERRUPTEUR REMOTE OFF ON PILOT VEILLEUSE THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL GAS VALVE Figure 16 25741 0 0309 Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTION 1 When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot a Ignitor electrode positioned wrong Replace pilot b Ignitor electrode is broken Replace pilot c Ignitorelectrode not connected to ignitor cable Reconnect ignitor cable d Ignitor cable pinched or wet Keep ignitor cable dry Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing e Broken ignitor cable Replace ignitor cable f Bad piezo ignitor Replace piezo ignitor 2 Appliance produces unwanted odors a Appliance burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running b Gas leak Locate and correct all leaks 3 Appliance shuts off during use Pilot and main burner are off a Not enough fresh air is
27. g information you feel you still need more information please contact your gas supplier LP GAS WARNING ODOR If a gas leak happens you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the LP Gas That s your signal to go into immediate action Do not operate electric switches light matches use your phone Do not do anything that could ignite the gas Get everyone out of the building vehicle trailer or area Do that IMMEDIATELY Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves LP Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas such as basements When you have reason to suspect a gas leak keep out of basements and other low areas Stay out until firefighters declare them to be safe Use your neighbor s phone and call a trained LP Gas service person and the fire department Even though you may not continue to smell gas do not turn on the gas again Do not re enter the building vehicle trailer or area Finally let the service man and firefighters check for escaped gas Have them air out the area before you return Properly trained LP Gas service people should repair the leak then check and relight the gas appliance for you NO ODOR DETECTED ODOR FADE Some people cannot smell well Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas You must find out if you can smell the odorant in propane Smoking can decrease your ability to smell Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitiv
28. ion e Inspect and clean all burner ports e Inspect ODS pilot for operation and accumulation of lint at air intake holes Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper operation e Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner e Check level of ceramic media in burner Burner should be full up to the level of openings in burner top 25741 0 0309 WIRING Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing The millivolt gas valve does not require 24 or 110 volts The gas valve is powered by the thermopile See Figure 16 to provide optional wall switch thermostat or remote control Maximum length of 20 feet of 16 AWG to conductor wires is to be used with all optional switches Use the red and green leads from the rocker switch that are wire nutted together to attach optional components Check System Operation Millivolt system and all individual components may be checked with a millivolt meter 0 1000 MV range Remote Receiver VFSUR 18 24 30 Use the following steps to place the remote receiver adjacent to the gas valve Attention 1 The remote receiver can not be placed behind the gas valve and burner assembly When facing the appliance the remote receiver must be placed to the right of the gas valve and burner assembly N VFSU
29. ity or ability to detect that odor Sometimes other odors in the area mask the gas odor People may not smell the gas odor or their minds are on something else Thinking about smelling a gas odor can make it easier to smell The odorant in LP gas is colorless and it can fade under some circumstances For example if there is an underground leak the movement of the gas through soil can filter the odorant Odorants in LP Gas also are subject to oxidation This fading can occur if there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room That will take some of the odorant out of the gas reducing its odor intensity LP Gas may stratify in a closed area and the odor intensity could vary at different levels Since it is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor If you detect any odor treat it as a serious leak Immediately go into action as instructed earlier SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER Learn to recognize the odor of LP gas Your local LP Gas Dealer can give you a Scratch and Sniff pamphlet Use it to find out what the propane odor smells like If you suspect that your LP Gas has a weak or abnormal odor call your LP Gas Dealer If you are not qualified do not light pilot lights perform service or make adjustments to appliances on the LP Gas system If y
30. lified service person 11 Heater produces a whistling noise when main burner is lit a Turning control knob to HIGH position when main burner is cold Turn control knob to LOW position and let warm up for a minute b Air in gas line Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local gas company c Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice Clean burner or replace burner orifice 12 No gas to pilot a LP regulator shut down due to inlet pressure too high Verify LP tank regulator is installed and set at 11 to 13 w c Replace regulator on heater If the gas quality is bad your pilot may not stay lit the burners may produce soot and the heater may backfire when lit If the gas quality or pressure is low contact your local gas supplier immediately Page 20 25741 0 0309 MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST To Order Parts Under Warranty please contact your local Empire dealer See the dealer locator at www empirecomfort com To provide warranty service your dealer will need your name and address purchase date and serial number and the nature ofthe problem with the unit To Order Parts After the Warranty Period please contact your dealer or one ofthe Master Parts Distributors listed below This list grows from time to time For the current list please click on the Master Parts button at www empirecomfort com Please note Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most co
31. mmonly ordered Original Equipment repair parts for Heaters Grills and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc Star Fire Distributors Dey Distributing 1355 Evans Avenue 1401 Willow Lake Boulevard Akron OH 44305 Vadnais Heights MN 55101 Phone 330 630 2794 Phone 651 490 9191 Toll Free 800 875 6220 Toll Free 800 397 1339 Fax 330 633 8701 Website www deydistributing com Parts Heater amp Hearth and Grills Parts Heater amp Hearth East Coast Energy Products Victor Division of F W Webb Company 10 East Route 36 200 Locust Street West Long Branch NJ 07764 Hartford CT 06114 Phone 732 870 8809 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 755 8809 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 732 870 8811 Fax 860 293 0479 Website www eastcoastenergy com Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Parts Heater amp Hearth and Grills Websites www fwwebb com amp www victormfg com Parts Heater amp Hearth and Grills HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Parts Not Under Warranty Parts can be ordered through your Service Person Dealer or a Master Parts Distributor See this page for the Master Parts Distribu tors list For best results the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor Parts can be shipped directly to the service person dealer Warranty Parts Warranty parts will need a proof of purchase and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts All parts listed i
32. n of this appliance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes Correct installation of logs proper location of the heater and annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting Sooting resulting from improper installation 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 directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater WARNING Do not operate this appliance unless all components including logs burners and controls are in good working condition Never operate this appliance if any log or twig is broken or out of their intended position Refer to the Log set placement instructions for correct log and twig positioning Replacement components are available through your local dealer as indicated in the How to Order Repair Parts section of the appliance manual WARNING When used without adequate combustion and ventilation air heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE an odorless poisonous gas Do not install heater until all ne
33. n the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Appliance 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 and all causes beyond our control 25741 0 0309 Page 21 PARTS LIST Attention When ordering parts it is very important that part number and description of part coincide Index Part Number ipti Number VFSURIS N P VFSUR2A N P VFSUR30 N P M i N 6 ini am e 5 e 5 e e c oO O ga a en on c A gt un un e 3 c Kad lt D od gt un un Q B er S z ng 5 ER z W 8 e gt n a B x A BD e e oO a E Q e zZ o a w Os Y o E S P302 72450 a Orifice 50 LPOnly P296 R P e O 3 EEE ae ENS a ae P253 P253 P253 Fitting Orifice Angled Vi T S T T T C zi Eb o o a D el o ES Ee 7 7 1 E lt ro wW 3 o m e et lo ir ri ri i ri i R3625
34. ner in between the front and middle logs but very little is necessary to cover this area Excess ember material causes the yellow flame to become orange and stringy Apply just enough to obtain slow glow and a gold yellow flame Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Do not allow 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 smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation This is a normal and temporary occurrence The initial break in operation should last 2 3 hours with the burner at the highest setting Provide maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate Any odors remaining after this initial break in will be slight and will disappear with continued use 25741 0 0309 Figure 12 Note For Burner Port Ignition Due to the size of the burner there may be a small delay before all burner ports ignite Page 15 VFSUR 18 24 30 2 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS EE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING MB WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactl
35. ou are qualified consciously think about the odor of LP Gas prior to and while lighting pilot lights or perform ing service or making adjustments Sometimes a basement or a closed up house has a musty smell that can cover up the LP Gas odor Do not try to light pilot lights 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 new cylinders and tanks is possible Therefore people should be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service Odor fade can occur in new tanks or reinstalled old tanks if they are filled and allowed to set too 25741 0 0309 long before refilling Cylinders and tanks which have been out of service for a time may develop internal rust which will cause odor fade If such conditions are suspected to exist a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable If you have any question about the gas odor call your LP gas dealer A periodic sniff test of the LP gas is a good safety measure under any condition If at any time you do not smell the LP Gas odorant and you think you should assume you have a leak Then take the same immediate action recommended above for the occasion when you do detect the odorized LP Gas If you experience a complete gas out the container is un der no vapor pressure turn the tank valve off immedia
36. pon sale of the unit In the State of Massachusetts unvented propane and natural gas fired space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 or International Fuel Gas Code Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St New York N Y 10018 High Altitudes For altitudes elevation above 2 000 feet ratings should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1 000 feet above sea level Contact the manufacturer Page 7 REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application this unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these requirements IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This unit complies with ANSI Z21 60and CGA 2 26 Decorative Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces Do not burn wood or solid fuels in a fireplace where a decorative gas log set is installed This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning fireplace masonry fireplace or manufactured fireplace Warning Any modification to this gas log set or to controls can be dangerous Improper installation or use of the gas log set can cause serious injury or death from fire burns explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning 1 Please follow all local codes regarding installation combus tion and ventilation air or in the ab
37. rly signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headache dizziness and or nausea If you have these signs heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people pregnant women persons with heart or lung disease anemia those under the influence of alcohol those at high altitudes are more affected by carbon monoxide than others The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen at its location If this heater is installed in a structure having a high vertical dimension the possibility exists that the oxygen supply at the higher levels will be less than that at the heater In this type of application a fan to circulate the structure air will minimize this effect The use of this fan will also improve the comfort level in the structure When a fan is used to circulate air it should be located so that the air flow is not directed at the burner 25741 0 0309 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP GAS Propane LP Gas is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions In its natural state propane is odorless and colorless You may not know all the following safety precau tions which can protect both you and your family from an accident Read them carefully now then review them point by point with the members of your household Someday when there may not bea minute to lose everyone s safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do If after reading the followin
38. sence of local codes follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 U S installation or CAN CGA B149 Installation Code Canada installation 2 Proper installation burner pan location and log placement is important to achieve optimum look and performance of your gas log set The logs have been designed for easy location and placement on the grate and must be followed for proper operation 3 Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed po sition A fireplace screen must be in place when the log set is burning Adequate combustion air must be provided for proper venting All flames should go up and out the top of the firebox into the flue vent If any flames float or curl forward into the room do not operate appliance Check for an open flue and adequate combustion air into the room A damper clamp must be installed on the firebox damper to maintain an open flue vent condition Refer to page 13 INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP 4 Young children must be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the gas log while in operation Do not place stockings clothing or any flammable material above or near the fireplace 5 Do not substitute or use materials other than those supplied for use with the log set 6 Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 4 of this manual Page 8 WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED e Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the
39. sh clean out doors located on floor or wall of fireplace If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper Install and operate the appliance as directed in this manual FOR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE APPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES Appliance Input Rate BTU hr 20 Chimney er n Height ft Minimum Opening sq in ns 4 0 s s 109 Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height is 10 feet Chart shows minimum opening sq in for given height and input rate Page 12 0 ee o5 86 o2 75 o2 99 o 30 89 o3 S EEE s FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE APPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES Appliance Input Rate BTU hr Chimney s4 Height ft Minimum Opening sq in s ma x 9s Pe qoe o 3 x os os o9 x m f a ae Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height is 6 feet Chart shows minimum opening sq in for given height and input rate 25741 0 0309 INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE Notice Damper Clamp Installation When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper clamp must be used D
40. ssageways of the appliance be kept clean Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT be obstructed Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation NEVER obstruct the front opening of the appliance Anunvented room heater intended for installation in a solid fuel burning fireplace shall comply with the following instructions Afireplacescreen mustbein place when the applianceis operating and unless other provisions for combustion air are provided the screen shall have an opening s for introduction of combustion air Solid fuels shall not be burned in a masonry or UL 127 factory built fireplace in which an unvented room heater is installed Any glass doors shall be fully opened when the appliance is in operation Any outside air ducts and or ash dumps in the fireplace shall be permanently closed at time of appliance installation WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may result in sooting and property damage WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH Ea
41. t metal should not be installed onto combustible material 10 and less Mantel 10 and less Mantel 28 12 r 12 HEATER IN FIREPLACE HEAT RESISTANT OR FIREBOX MATERIAL 12 WITHOUT HOOD Figure 4 If your installation does not meet the above clearances you must proceed to one of the following steps Usea hood e Operate the heater with flue damper open See page 12 for Installing as a Vented Appliance e Raise the mantel to the proper height e Remove the mantel Non Combustible Requirements for Safe Installation Material Distance Non combustible material Less than 12 Non combustible material must be ex tended to at least 8 with the installation of the optional fireplace hood If you cannot extend non combustible material at least 8 you must operate heater with flue damper open 25741 0 0309 CLEARANCES continued Mantel Clearances with Hood Figure 5 You must have non combustible materials above the fireplace opening Non combustible material must extend at least 8 above fireplace opening With sheet metal you must have non combustible material behind it Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least 1 2 thick Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible material Example 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 8 Mantel
42. tely If the container valve is left on the container may draw in some air through openings such as pilot light orifices If this occurs some new internal rusting could occur If the valve is left open then treat the container as a new tank Always be sure your container is under vapor pressure by turning it off at the container before it goes completely empty or having it refilled before it is completely empty Page 5 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT Read all instructions carefully before starting installation Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty Save this manual for future reference Please read this manual before installing and using the appliance Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation 2 Installermusthaveownerfill out and mail warranty card supplied with unvented room heater vented decorative appliance 3 Installer 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 Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer
43. tion of burner Rockwool should not be placed in the area of the pilot assembly Application of excess rockwool may adversely affect performance of the heater WARNING All previously applied rockwool must be removed prior to reapplication Over time the rockwool will break down and new rockwool will need to be placed to recreate the original glowing embers effect Remove all old rockwool from the appliance and apply new rock as described in this section or the log manual Note Only the rockwool supplied with this unit or ordered in accordance with the Parts List on page 20 should be used on this burner See the Parts List on page 20 to order replacement rockwool Placing Lava Rock in Front of Burner on Fireplace Floor Spread lava rocks on fireplace floor in front and sides of the burner pan The lava rocks are for decorative effect and are not required for fireplace operation ATTENTION DO NOT PLACE LAVA ROCKS ON BURN ER LOGS OR ROCKWOOL THE LAVA ROCKS SHOULD ONLY BE PLACED ON THE FIREPLACE FLOOR OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot rear right back side of the pan burner as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames NOTE All flames will be random by design flame height will go up and down Glowing embers rockwool can cover the pan bur
44. w and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide additional fresh air Warning Ifthe area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or 1f the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes 25741 0 0309 Example of Large Room with 1 2 Wall divider x di kes gt B d Figure 1 The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space Btu Hr L L FT x W FT x H FT x 1000 50 If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one ofthe methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Adhere to all codes or in their absence the latest edition of THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223 1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained from American National Standards InstituteNational Fire Protection Association Inc 11 West 42nd St New York NY 10018 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Page 9 CLEARANCES Minimum
45. wise 47 X to OFF NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT gt SIE to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly on Do not force GAS CONTROL KNOB SHOWN IN OFF POSITION Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you WI smell gas STOP Follow B in 7 A the safety information above If c o ll you do not smell gas go to the next LPG 7 step THERMOCOUPLE J NATURAL Find pilot Follow metal tube from gas control The pilot is located next to the burner near the right side Open bottom louver assembly if applicable Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed if applicable 8 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 7 N to PILOT Push in control knob all the way and hold in Repeatedly push the Piezo Ignitor Button until the pilot is lit Continue to hold the control knob in for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release knob and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If it goes out repeat steps 5 through 9 e If knob does not pop up when released STOP and IM MEDIATELY call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Ifthe pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 4 7 to ON 11 Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to desir
46. y a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly BEFORELIGHTING smellall around the appliance 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 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 e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Useonly 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 don t try to repair it call a qualified service tech nician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do notuse this applianceif 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 EEE crc instructions BMENNNNNNEEENI STOP Read the safety information above on this page Open bottom louver assembly if applicable Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock
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