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VENT FREE GAS LOG SET
Owner's Operation and Installation Manual
Also Design Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances
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 and liquids in the
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— 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 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 provided.
Refer to page 4, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation.
American Elm Models
AEVF18FANG AEVF24FANG
AEVF18FALP AEVF24FALP
Fully Automatic Remote
Control Included
a
ny other appliance.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the
appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
Thisappliancehasbeentestedandapproved
under ANS Z21.11.2–2012 Unvented Gas-
Fired Room Heaters.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation
only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL
127 factory-built fireplace or listed ventless
firebox enclosure. It has been design certi-
fied for these installations. EXCEPTION: DO
NOT install this appliance in a factory-built
fireplace that includes instruction stating it has
not been tested or should not be used with
unvented gas logs.
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket,* permanently located, manu-
factured (mobile) home, where not prohib-
ited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This app-
liance is not convertible for use with other
gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer
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Summary of Contents for Sure Heat Manufacturing American Elm Series
- Page 1 VENT FREE GAS LOG SET Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual Also Design Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances American Elm Models AEVF18FANG AEVF24FANG AEVF18FALP AEVF24FALP Fully Automatic Remote Control Included INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the WARNING: If the information in this manual appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Safety Information ............2 Local Codes ..............3 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon Unpacking ..............4 monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, Product Features ............4 dizziness, or nausea. -
Page 3: Local Codes
fireplace if not enough fresh air is available. See Air Keep the appliance area clear and free from for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6. combustible materials, gasoline, and other If appliance keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, flammable vapors and liquids. pages 17 through 20. -
Page 4: Unpacking
UNPACKING AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 1. Remove the carton and log wrap. 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment. WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the 3. Make sure your logset includes one hardware packet. required volume of indoor combustion air 4. - Page 5 Unusually Tight Construction Ventilation Air From Outdoors The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in You must provide two permanent openings: one within buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide 12"...
- Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. AND VENTILATION ____ Btu/Hr (max. the space can support) Continued ____ Btu/Hr (actual amt. of Btu/Hr used) DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW Example: 63,300 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can sup- port) FOR APPLIANCE LOCATION 73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
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Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your WARNING: Before installing in a solid- appliance. If your gas supply is not correct or if you do not fuel-burning fireplace, the chimney flue know your gas type, do not install appliance. and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creo- INSTALLATION ITEMS NEEDED sote, ashes, and loose paint by a qualified... - Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service person WARNING: Maintain the minimum clear- must connect log set to gas supply. Follow ances. all local codes. Mantel Clearances for Installation WARNING: Never connect natural gas If placing mantel above heater, you must meet the mini- log set to private (non-utility) gas wells.
- Page 9 CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply greater to allow proper gas volume to ap- line as shown in Figure 6.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION BATTERY INSATLLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Batteries must be installed in the appliance for it to funct- PSIG (3.5 kPa) ion. There are four “C”-cells in the burner system, and two “AAA” cells in the handset. 1.
- Page 11 Log Placement - American Elm 18” Models...
- Page 12 Log Placement - American Elm 24” Models...
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Page 13: Operating Log Set
OPERATING LOG SET FOR YOUR SAFETY OPERATING READ BEFORE INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING 1. STOP! Read the safety information, starting on page 2. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. WARNING: If you do not follow these 3. Do not attempt to light the pilot by hand. instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may 4. - Page 14 OPERATING LOG SET 3. Turn the main manual gas valve clockwise to the full OFF position. Continued Command Definitions Initializing the System for the First Time Pilot Burner (IPI/CPI Switch In CPI Position) System IPI/CPI System Command ON/OFF State 1. Set the IPI/CPI pilot mode switch to the CPI posi - Switch Switch Name...
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Page 15: Inspecting Burners
Pilot Burner REMOTE CONTROL Thermocouple OPERATION Continued Press the key to disengage the Thermostat. MODE will disappear from the LCD screen. “ROOM” Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern CP (CHILDPROOF) or LOCK FEATURE This remote control includes a childproof feature that BURNER FLAME PATTERN allows the user to “lock-out”... -
Page 16: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off appliance and let 6. In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed cool before cleaning. into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4. Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servic- ing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame Equipment shutoff valve Fully open equipment shut - off valve goes out not fully open Thermocouple connection Hand tighten until snug, loose as control valve then tighten 1/4 turn more Pilot flame not touching A) Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company...
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Residues from manufactur- 1. Problem will stop after a initial operation few hours of operation 2. Not enough air 2. Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 16) 3.
- Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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.
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Page 21: Specifications
WIRING DIAGRAM SPECIFICATIONS Note: For proper operation of appliance, the wires from the switch, electronic module, Burner System (S,B)VFA18NG (S,B)VFA18LP (S,B)VFA24NG (S,B)VFA24LP and valve must be attached exactly as shown: (see label on back) Propane/LP Gas Type Natural Gas Propane/LP Natural Gas PILOT MAIN BURNER... -
Page 22: Parts List And Illustrated Parts Breakdown
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN (S,B)VFA FULLY AUTO MODELS... - Page 23 When calling please have your model and serial supply original replacement part(s), call SHM International numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit at (800) 229-5647 for referral information. When calling SHM International’s Technical Service web site at Sure Heat Manufacturing, have ready: www.sureheat.com.
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Page 24: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model _____________________________ Serial No. __________________________ Date Purchased _____________________ Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. LIMITED WARRANTY SHM International Corp. warrants the components of this appliance to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
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