Empire Comfort Systems VFSUR18-2 - Manuals

25741-0-0309 Page 5 Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. you must find out if you can smell the odorant in propane. Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitivity or ability to dete...

25741-0-0309 Page 6 Important All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial Number and type of gas. Attention: during initial use of log you will detect an odor as the log is cured. Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and smoke will occur. To preve...

25741-0-0309 Page 7 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. Un...

25741-0-0309 Page 8 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 Installatio...

25741-0-0309 Page 9 Example of Large Room with 1/2 Wall divider. figure 1 The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adeq...

25741-0-0309 Page 10 Clearances to combustibles must be as stated in the manufacturer's Installation Instructions and/or Owner's Manual of the firebox this unit will be used in. If no clearances to combustibles are listed, the clearances must be as follows: The sides of the fireplace opening must be...

25741-0-0309 Page 12 foR MASoNRy BuILT fIRePLAceS fRee oPeNING AReA of cHIMNey dAMPeR foR VeNTING coMBuSTIoN PRoducTS fRoM decoRATIVe APPLIANceS foR INSTALLATIoN IN SoLId fueL BuRNING fIRePLAceS • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. • Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally clea...

25741-0-0309 Page 14 Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized. Note: Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it is alw...

25741-0-0309 Page 15 Over time, the rockwool will break down and new rockwool will need to be placed to recreate the original glowing embers effect. Remove all old rockwool from the appliance and apply new rock as described in this section or the log manual. Note: Only the rockwool supplied with thi...

25741-0-0309 Page 16 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. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BefoRe L...

25741-0-0309 Page 17 check the following items during installation prior to lighting the multisided burner: • Check air shutter for correct setting. o NAT gas - The air shutter setting must be1/8" (3.2mm) for VFSUR(18,24,30)-2. o LP gas - The air shutter setting must be Full Open for VFSUR(18,24...

25741-0-0309 Page 18 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 a...

25741-0-0309 Page 19 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 volt...

25741-0-0309 Page 20 If the gas quality is bad, your pilot may not stay lit, the burners may produce soot and the heater may backfire when lit. If the gas quality or pressure is low, contact your local gas supplier immediately. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at odS/ pilot. a. I...

25741-0-0309 Page 21 To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort.com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit. To Ord...

25741-0-0309 Page 22 Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INjURY OR DEATH. PARTS LIST Index Number Part Number description VfSuR18(N,P) VfSuR24(N,P) VfSuR3...

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