ECS VFSUR18-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual
ECS VFSUR18-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

ECS VFSUR18-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Unvented gas log heater or vented decorative heater, vista slope glaze multi-sided

Advertisement

Quick Links

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.
23258-0-0507

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR
VENTED DECORATIVE HEATER
MODELS
VFSUR18-1
VFSUR24-1
VFSUR30-1
EFFECTIVE DATE
MAY 2007
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 7.
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 6.
Page 1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the VFSUR18-1 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for ECS VFSUR18-1

  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR VISTA SLOPE GLAZE MULTI-SIDED VENTED DECORATIVE HEATER MODELS VFSUR18-1 VFSUR24-1 VFSUR30-1 Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. EFFECTIVE DATE MAY 2007 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 Important Safety Information .........................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................4 Introduction ..............................5 General Information ............................6 Water Vapor: By Product of Unvented Room Heaters ..................6 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ................7 Clearances ..............................7-8 Combustible Material ............................9 Fireplace Preparation ............................9 Installing as a Vented Appliance ........................10...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than • The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ •...
  • Page 4: 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 5: 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 result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Number and type of gas. Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 6: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the • Plastic bag containing glowing embers (rock wool) for burner room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion coverage. and ventilation air must be provided. •...
  • Page 7: Provisions For Adequate Combustion And Ventilation Air

    PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR DIVIDER This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. FIREPLACE 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...
  • Page 8: Clearances

    CLEARANCES (continued) Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) N o n - C o m b u s t i b l e Requirements for Safe Installation Material Distance 12" or more Non-combustible material. Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8"...
  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: Placement Of Glowing Embers And Lava Rock

    Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot assembly. Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be purchased from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of excess loose material (glowing embers) may adversely affect performance of the heater. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication.
  • Page 13: Vfsur-(18,24,30) Lighting Instructions

    VFSUR-(18,24,30) 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 14: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figure 14 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 16) will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet.
  • Page 15: Cleaning And Servicing

    CLEANING AND SERVICING Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION – Refer to parts diagram service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction for location of items discussed below. and/or sooting. • Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or TURN OFF HEATER AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE particles with vacuum or brush.
  • Page 16: Wiring

    WIRING 750 Millivolt System Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts (electrical current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTION 1. 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 18: 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 23244 23244 23244 Orifice Shield...
  • Page 19: 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 23258-0-0507...
  • Page 20: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62222 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 FAX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www.empirecomfort.com Page 20 23258-0-0507...

This manual is also suitable for:

Vfsur24-1Vfsur30-1

Table of Contents