Empire VFSUR18-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
VISTA SLOPE GLAZE MULTI-SIDED
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
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
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.
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  • Page 1 AND OWNER'S MANUAL Comfort Systems VISTA SLOPE GLAZE MULTI-SIDED UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR VENTED DECORATIVE HEATER MODELS VFSUR18-2 VFSUR24-2 VFSUR30-2 Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Carton Contents ...............................3 Hardware Package ............................3 Important Safety Information .........................4 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................5 Introduction ..............................6 General Information ............................7 Water Vapor: By Product of Unvented Room Heaters ..................8 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ................8 Clearances ..............................
  • Page 3: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS 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 PACKAGE #10 X ½”...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than • Periodic examination and cleaning of the venting system of 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom the solid-fuel burning fireplace, including frequency of such •...
  • Page 5: Safety Information For Users Of Lp Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires by point with the members of your household. Someday when and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend colorless.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Important IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may Number and type of gas. result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 7: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the • Plastic bag containing glowing embers (rockwool) for burner room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion coverage. and ventilation air must be provided. •...
  • Page 8: Water Vapor: By Product Of Unvented Room Heaters

    WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for become a problem.
  • Page 9: Clearances

    CLEARANCES Clearances to combustibles must be as stated in the manufacturer's Minimum Dimensions For Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces Installation Instructions and/or Owner's Manual of the firebox this UL127 Factory Built Fireplaces (Figure 2) unit will be used in. If no clearances to combustibles are listed, the clearances must be as follows: The sides of the fireplace opening Model must be 6"...
  • Page 10: Clearances

    CLEARANCES (continued) Mantel Clearances with Hood (Figure 5) Floor Clearance (Figure 6) You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace If installing heater at floor level, the minimum distance to com- opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8" above bustibles is “0”...
  • Page 11: Combustible Material

    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of is a fire hazard.
  • Page 12: Installing As A Vented Appliance

    INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE Notice: (Damper Clamp Installation) When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the damper clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors when burning When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper the logs for the first time.
  • Page 13: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2”...
  • Page 14: Placement Of Glowing Embers And Lava Rock

    PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Over time, the rockwool will break down and new rockwool will Placement of the glowing embers (rockwool) is very individual need to be placed to recreate the original glowing embers effect. and light coverage will provide your best effects. We recommend Remove all old rockwool from the appliance and apply new rock separation of the rockwool by hand and make your coverage as as described in this section or the log manual.
  • Page 15: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    VFSUR-(18,24,30)-2 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, 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 •...
  • Page 16: Burner Instructions

    BURNER INSTRUCTIONS Check the following items during installation prior to • Check all carryover ports for blockage from the ceramic lighting the multisided burner: media If there is blockage, use a small pointed tool to move • Check air shutter for correct setting. the ceramic media away from the carryover port.
  • Page 17: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figure 13 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame PILOT THERMOPILE 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.
  • Page 18: Wiring

    WIRING Note: Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. burner assembly. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. On circulating vent-free firebox, install remote control receiver Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify behind bottom louver.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTION When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ c. Manual Shutoff valve not fully open - Fully open manual pilot. shutoff valve. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. d.
  • Page 20: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Part Number Description Number VFSUR18(N,P) VFSUR24(N,P) VFSUR30(N,P) 23256 23276 23290 Rear Cover Plate 23245 23272 23286 Grate Leg Welded Assembly 24553 24553 24553 Venturi Shield...
  • Page 21: Parts View

    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. Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 24552-2-0808...
  • Page 22: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES Page 22 24552-2-0808...
  • Page 23 SERVICE NOTES 24552-2-0808 Page 23...
  • Page 24 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. EMPIRE EMPIRE 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. Comfort Systems www.empirecomfort.com...

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