Empire Comfort Systems VFSUR18-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual
Empire Comfort Systems VFSUR18-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFSUR18-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Unvented gas log heater or vented decorative heater

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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 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.
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  • Page 1 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. MODeLS VFSur18-2 VFSur24-2 VFSur30-2 Page 1...
  • 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 Requirements for Canada ...8 Water Vapor: By Product of Unvented Room Heaters ...9 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ...9 Clearances ...
  • Page 3: 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) #10 X ½”...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • 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 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.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    WARNING: Any modification to this unvented gas heater or its controls can be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 7: 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.
  • Page 8: Requirements For Canada

    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.
  • Page 9: 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 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).
  • Page 10: Clearances

    Minimum dimensions for Solid fuel Burning fireplaces uL127 factory Built fireplaces (figure 2) Model VFSUR18 VFSUR24 VFSUR30 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.
  • Page 11: Clearances

    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"...
  • Page 12: Combustible Material

    Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard. figure 7 fIRePLAce PRePARATIoN • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. • Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions.
  • Page 13: Installing As A Vented Appliance

    INSTALLING AS A VeNTed APPLIANce Notice: (Damper Clamp Installation) When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper clamp must be used. DAMPER CLAMP DAMPER figure 9 BefoRe fuLLy INSTALLING THe APPLIANce • Turn off the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox. •...
  • Page 14: 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 Inside Diameter Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2” 3/8” 0-3 meters 12.7mm 9.5mm 10-40 feet 1/2”...
  • Page 15: Placement Of Glowing Embers And Lava Rock

    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.
  • Page 16: 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 hand.
  • Page 17: Burner Instructions

    check the following items during installation prior to lighting the multisided burner: • Check air shutter for correct setting. NAT gas - The air shutter setting must be1/8" (3.2mm) for VFSUR(18,24,30)-2. AIR SHUTTER 1/8” (3.2 mm) OPEN LP gas - The air shutter setting must be Full Open for VFSUR(18,24,30)-2 AIR SHUTTER FULL OPEN NOTe: Orifice shield removed for photo clarity.
  • Page 18: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILoT fLAMe cHARAcTeRISTIcS Figure 13 shows a correct 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.
  • Page 19: 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.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    SyMPToMS - PoSSIBLe cAuSeS ANd coRRecTIoN 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. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable - Reconnect ignitor cable.
  • Page 21: Master Parts Distributor List

    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 commonly ordered Original Equipment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Star-fire distributors...
  • Page 22: Parts List

    Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Part Number Number VfSuR18(N,P) VfSuR24(N,P) 23256 23245 24553 R3624 R3623 24732 24514 R5674 R9691 R5676 R5676 P302 P245 P253 23249 R3626 R3625 23250 R2423 23251 23263...
  • Page 23: Parts View

    PARTS VIeW 25741-0-0309 Page 23...
  • Page 24 EMPIRE EMPIRE Comfort Systems Page 24 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.

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