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INSTALLATION INSTrucTIONS
EMPIRE
EMPIRE
AND OwNer'S MANAL u
Comfort Systems
VISTA SLOPE GLAZE MULTI-SIDED uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer O r
VNT e D D e O ec A r TIV H e eATer
MODeLS
VFS18-2 ur
VFS24-2 ur
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.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
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TABLe of coNTeNTS Section Page Carton Contents ...............................................................................................................................................3 Hardware Package ...........................................................................................................................................3 Important Safety Information .......................................................................................................................
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cAr TON 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 #10X½”PHILLIPSHEXHEADSCREW(3) 1/4”X11/4”SLOTTEDHEXHEADANCHORSCREW(3) Hardware shown to scale where possible. 25741-0-0309 Page 3
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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 • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than examination and cleaning, by a qualified agency. 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or bath- • The installation must conform with local codes or,
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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. you may not know all the following safety precau- on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following tions which can protect both you and your family from an information, you feel you still ne
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INTrODTION uc Important IMPoRTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial installation. f ailure 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. the log is cured. Please read this manual before installing and using the Notice: During
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GN e AL er INFOMA r TION 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. • Plastic bag containing lava rock. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline Millivolt controlled heater designed to be operated with optional and other flammable vapors and liquids. devices for ON/OFF
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reQuIreMeNTS FOr cANADA WARNING; do NoT oPeRATe THIS GAS LoG SeT This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, this ITH GLASS DOO w S r LOS c eD unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these requirements. • Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance. IMPoRTANT SAfeTy INfoRMATIoN • Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during op- eration. This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decorative • During manufa
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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. every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. 1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application, including Unvented room heaters must be used as supplemental heat (a ample combustion air and circulation air. room) rather
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cLeAAN r S ce Clearances to combustibles must be as stated in the manufacturer's Minimum d imensions f or Solid f uel Burning f ireplaces 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 A B C must be 6" from any combustible wall. The ceiling must be at least 41" from the fireplace opening
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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” inches. fireplace opening. With sheet metal, you must have non-combustible FIREPLACE OR material behind it. FIREBOX TOP Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least HEA TER IN 1/
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coMBuSTIBLe MATeRIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed is a fire hazard. on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles. figure 8 figure 7 fIRePLAce PRePARATIoN • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. foR MASoNR y BuILT fIRePLAceS fRee oPeNING AReA of cHIMNey dAMPeR foR VeNTING • Have the fireplace floor and chimney p
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INSTALLING AS A VeNTed APPLIANce Notice: (Damper Clamp Installation) When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the damper When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors when burning the logs for the first time. clamp must be used. 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 cem
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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” 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 19m
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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. light and fluffy as possib
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VfSuR-(18,24,30)-2 LIGHTING INSTRucTIoNS foR youR SAfeTy ReAd BefoRe LIGHTING A w NING r : 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 • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions department. exactly. c. use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. B. Befo Re LIGHT
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BuRNeR INSTRucTIoNS check the following items during installation prior to • Check all carryover ports for blockage from the ceramic lighting the multisided burner: media o 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. o NAT gas - The air shutter setting must be1/8" (3.2mm) for VFSUR(18,24,30)-2. AIRSHUTTER1/8”(3.2mm)OPEN • For best results when lighting the burner, have the ad- justable flame
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PILoT fLAMe cHARAcTeRISTIcS PILOT Figure 13 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame 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. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the hea
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I w ING r 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. proper operation after servicing. Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for The millivolt gas valve d
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TRouBLeSHooTING SyMPT oMS - 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. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve - Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more. b. Ignitor electrode is broken - Replace pilot. e. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows c. Ignitor electrode n
