Empire Comfort Systems VFSUR18-1 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUALUNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR VENTED DECORATIVE HEATERMODELSVFSUR18-1VFSUR24-1VFSUR30-1VISTA SLOPE GLAZE

23980-1-0208Page 102. An anchor hole is provided in the two bottom side members of the grate frame. After centering the grate correctly, mark th

23980-1-0208 Page 11Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required.Note: Never use plastic pipe.

23980-1-0208Page 12Refer to Parts List, Page 18 to order loose material (rock wool).Placing Lava Rock in Front of Burner on Fireplace FloorSpread lav

23980-1-0208 Page 13WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury o

23980-1-0208Page 14Figure 14 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will

23980-1-0208 Page 15Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction an

23980-1-0208Page 16Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances.Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls.

23980-1-0208 Page 17If 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 g

23980-1-0208Page 18Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide.USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S

23980-1-0208 Page 19Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts

23980-1-0208Page 2Section PageImportant Safety Information ...

23980-1-0208Page 20SERVICE NOTESEMPIREEMPIREComfort SystemsEmpire Comfort Systems Inc.918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-8

23980-1-0208 Page 3WARNINGWhen used without adequate combustion and ventilation air, heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.D

23980-1-0208Page 4Some 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

23980-1-0208 Page 5ImportantAll correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial Number and type of gas.Attention: During initial use of l

23980-1-0208Page 6This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion

23980-1-0208 Page 7Example of Large Room with 1/2 Wall divider.Figure 1The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating

23980-1-0208Page 8Mantel Clearances with Hood (Figure 5)You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace opening. Non-combustible material m

23980-1-0208 Page 9FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACESFREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE APPLIANCES FOR INST