Empire P)-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manua

Brand: Empire

Model: P)-1

Type: Installation Instructions And Owner's Manua

This manual is also suitable for

UNVENTED GAS HEATER

MODELS

VFRU24(N,P)-1

VFIU24(N,P)-1

VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

MODELS

VFRU24(N,P)-1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER'S MANUAL

Vented/Vent-Free Loft Burner

This is an unvented gas-red 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 11.

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

serious 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 8.

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.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable

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

re department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a

qualied installer, service agency or the gas sup-

plier.

WARNING: If the information in this manual are

not followed exactly, a re or explosion may result

causing property damage, personal injury or loss

of life.

Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

GAS-FIRED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

QUICK START GUIDE - INTERMITTENT PILOT SYSTEMS ........................................................3-4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 5

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS ........................................................................6

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 7

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................8

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS ........................................... 8

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................9

REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA ................................................................................................... 10

PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR ......................................... 11

CLEARANCES ...........................................................................................................................12-13

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ............................................................................................................13

FIREPLACE PREPARATION ..........................................................................................................14

INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE .......................................................................................14

BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE ......................................................................15-16

GAS SUPPLY ..................................................................................................................................17

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE ................................................................. 18

WIRING - VFRU MODELS .............................................................................................................. 19

VFRU24 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................20

VFIU SERIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................21

VFIU SERIES REMOTE CLECTRONIC IGNITION AND CONTROL SYSTEM ......................... 22-25

VFIU24 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................26

VFIU24 WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................27

PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS .........................................................................................28-29

CLEANING AND SERVICING ......................................................................................................... 29

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................30

DECORATIVE TOP COVER ACCESSORY INSTALLATION .......................................................... 31

DECORATIVE GLASS ACCESSORY INSTALLATION ...................................................................32

MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST ...........................................................................................33

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS .................................................................................................33

VFIU PARTS LIST ...........................................................................................................................34

VFIU PARTS VIEW .........................................................................................................................35

VFRU PARTS LIST..........................................................................................................................36

VFRU PARTS VIEW ........................................................................................................................ 37

WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................38

APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY ................................................................................................... 39

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VFIU Remote Quick Start Instructions: Cut out this page and keep it near your remote.

Quick Start Guide - Intermittent Pilot Systems

To START the Fireplace:

If the pilot is NOT lit:

1. Atthesametime,pressthe“OFF”andhighamebuttonsandreleaseoncethereisan

audible“beep”sound.

2. Thepilotwilligniteonthesixthbeep.Youmayhearaclickingsoundaroundthesame

timeasthatbeep,thisisnormal.

3. Therewillbeatotalof14beeps.Themainburnerwilligniteapproximately15seconds

afterthepilot.

If the pilot IS lit.

1. Toignitetheburner,pressthehighamebutton(therewillbeabeep)forapproximately

5secondsuntilthereisasoftclick,thenreleasethebutton.

To ADJUST the Flame Height

1. Double-clickthesmallamebutton.“LO”willbedisplayed.

2. Double-clickthelargeamebutton.Flameautomaticallygoestohighre.“HI”willbe

displayed.

To SHUT OFF the Fireplace

1. Tocompletelyshutofftheburnerandignitor,pressandholdthe“OFF”buttonuntilthe

unit“beeps.”Theameswillgoontheburneroutonceanylingeringgasisusedup.

2. Toshutofftheburnerbutkeeptheignitoron,pushthelowamebutton(bottomright)for

10secondsandthenrelease.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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WARNING

When used without adequate combustion and ventilation air,

heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous

gas.

Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are

made for combustion and ventilation air. Consult the

written instructions provided with the heater for information

concerning combustion and ventilation air. In the absence of

instructions, refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/

NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, or applicable

local codes.

This heater is equipped with a PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM

designed to turn off the heater if not enough fresh air is

available.

DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM!

If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh air.

If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Keep burner and

control compartment clean.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH.

Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u, with

headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs,

heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have

heater serviced.

Some people – pregnant women, persons with heart or lung

disease, anemia, those under the inuence of alcohol, those

at high altitudes – are more affected by carbon monoxide than

others.

The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen at

its location. If this heater is installed in a structure having a high

vertical dimension, the possibility exists that the oxygen supply

at the higher levels will be less than that at the heater. In this type

of application, a fan to circulate the structure air will minimize

this effect. The use of this fan will also improve the comfort level

in the structure. When a fan is used to circulate air, it should be

located so that the air ow is not directed at the burner.

DANGER:Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,will

resultindeathorseriousinjury.

WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

couldresultinminorormoderateinjury.

NOTICE:Addressespracticesnotrelatedtopersonalinjury.

• 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.

• Never burn solid fuels in a replace where a gas log set is in-

stalled.

• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out

of trafc and away from furniture and draperies.

• Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the

appliance.

• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high

surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or

clothing ignition.

• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in

the same room as the appliance.

• This unit complies with ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Heaters and it

also complies with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented Appliances

for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or local codes may only

allow operation of this appliance in a vented conguration. Check

your state or local codes.

• Correct installation of burner, proper location of the heater and

annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with

sooting. Sooting, resulting from improper installation or opera-

tion, can settle on surfaces outside the replace.

• Avoid any drafts that could alter burner ame patterns. Do not

allow fans to blow directly into the replace. Do not place a

blower inside burn box area of rebox. Ceiling fans will create

drafts that alter burner ame patterns. Sooting and improper

burning will occur as a result of drafts.

•

WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the replace.

Avoid any drafts that alter burner ame patterns.

•

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert

or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.

• Periodic examination and cleaning of the venting system of

the solid-fuel burning replace, including frequency of such

examination and cleaning, by a qualied agency.

• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence

of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/

NFPA54.

• NOTICE: Installation and repair should be done by a qualied

service person. The appliance should be inspected before use

and at least annually by a qualied service person. More frequent

cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,

bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the control compart-

ment, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance

be kept clean.

• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance

must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. Provide ad-

equate combustion and ventilation air.

• The ow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT be ob-

structed.

• Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the

combustion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for

servicing and proper operation. NEVER obstruct the front open-

ing of the appliance.

• An unvented room heater intended for installation in a solid-fuel

burning replace shall comply with the following instructions.

• A replace screen must be in place when the appliance is

operating and, unless other provisions for combustion air are

provided, the screen shall have an opening(s) for introduction

of combustion air.

• Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a masonry or UL 127 factory-

built replace in which an unvented room heater is installed.

• Any glass doors shall be fully opened when the appliance is in

operation.

• Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps in the replace shall be

permanently closed at time of appliance installation.

• WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the

burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.

•

WARNING: Before installing in a solid-fuel burning replace,

the chimney ue and rebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote,

ashes and loose paint by a qualied chimney cleaner.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the

odor of the chemical put into the gas. You must nd 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detectthatodor.Sometimesotherodorsin

theareamaskthegasodor.Peoplemaynotsmellthegasodor

ortheirmindsareonsomethingelse.Thinkingaboutsmellinga

gasodorcanmakeiteasiertosmell.

The odorant in LP-gas is colorless, and it can fade under some

circumstances. Forexample,ifthereisanundergroundleak,the

movementofthegasthroughsoilcanltertheodorant.Odorants

inLP-Gasalsoaresubjecttooxidation.Thisfadingcanoccurif

there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes.

Theodorantinescapedgascanadsorborabsorbontoorintowalls,

masonryandothermaterialsandfabricsinaroom.Thatwilltake

someoftheodorantoutofthegas,reducingitsodorintensity.

LP-Gasmaystratifyinaclosedarea,andtheodorintensitycould

varyatdifferentlevels.Sinceitisheavierthanair,theremaybe

moreodoratlowerlevels.Alwaysbesensitivetotheslightestgas

odor.Ifyoudetectanyodor,treatitasaseriousleak.Immediately

gointoactionasinstructedearlier.

Propane (LP-Gas) is a ammable gas which can cause res

and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and

colorless. You may not know all the following safety precautions

which can protect both you and your family from an accident.

Read them carefully now, then review them point by point

with the members of your household. Someday when there

may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend

on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following

information, you feel you still need more information, please

contact your gas supplier.

• Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your localLP-Gas

Dealercangiveyoua"ScratchandSniff"pamphlet.Useitto

ndoutwhatthepropaneodorsmellslike.Ifyoususpectthat

yourLP-Gashasaweakorabnormalodor,callyourLP-Gas

Dealer.

• Ifyouarenotqualied,donotlightpilotlights,performservice,

ormakeadjustmentstoappliancesontheLP-Gassystem.If

youarequalied,consciouslythinkabouttheodorofLP-Gas

priortoandwhilelightingpilotlightsorperformingserviceor

makingadjustments.

• Sometimes a basement or a closed-up house has a musty

smellthatcancoveruptheLP-Gasodor.Donottrytolightpilot

lights,performservice,ormakeadjustmentsinanareawhere

theconditionsaresuchthatyoumaynotdetecttheodorifthere

hasbeenaleakofLP-Gas.

• Odorfade,duetooxidationbyrustoradsorptiononwallsof

newcylindersandtanks,ispossible.Therefore,peopleshould

beparticularlyalertandcarefulwhennewtanksorcylindersare

placedinservice.Odorfadecanoccurinnewtanks,orreinstalled

oldtanks,iftheyarelledandallowedtosettoolongbefore

relling.Cylindersandtankswhichhavebeenoutofservicefor

atimemaydevelopinternalrustwhichwillcauseodorfade.If

suchconditionsaresuspectedtoexist,aperiodicsnifftestof

thegasisadvisable.If you have any question about the gas

odor, call your LP-gas dealer. A periodic sniff test of the

LP-gas is a good safety measure under any condition.

• If,atanytime,youdonotsmelltheLP-Gasodorantandyou

thinkyoushould,assumeyouhavealeak.Thentakethesame

immediateactionrecommendedabovefortheoccasionwhen

youdodetecttheodorizedLP-Gas.

• Ifyouexperienceacomplete"gasout,"(thecontainerisunder

novaporpressure),turnthetankvalveoffimmediately.Ifthe

containervalveislefton,thecontainermaydrawinsomeair

throughopeningssuchaspilotlightorices.Ifthisoccurs,some

newinternalrustingcouldoccur.Ifthevalveisleftopen,then

treatthecontainerasanewtank.Alwaysbesureyourcontainer

isundervaporpressurebyturningitoffatthecontainerbeforeit

goescompletelyemptyorhavingitrelledbeforeitiscompletely

empty.

• Donotoperateelectricswitches,lightmatches,useyourphone.

Donotdoanythingthatcouldignitethegas.

• Geteveryoneoutofthebuilding,vehicle,trailer,orarea.Dothat

IMMEDIATELY.

• Closeallgastankorcylindersupplyvalves.

• LP-Gasisheavierthanairandmaysettleinlowareassuchas

basements.Whenyouhavereasontosuspectagasleak,keep

outofbasementsandotherlowareas.Stayoutuntilreghters

declarethemtobesafe.

• Useyourneighbor'sphoneandcallatrainedLP-Gasservice

personandtheredepartment.Eventhoughyoumaynotcon-

tinuetosmellgas,donotturnonthegasagain.Donotre-enter

thebuilding,vehicle,trailer,orarea.

• Finally,lettheservicemanandreghterscheckforescaped

gas. Have them air out the area before you return. Properly

trainedLP-Gasservicepeopleshouldrepairtheleak,thencheck

andrelightthegasapplianceforyou.

SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER

NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE

LP-GAS WARNING ODOR

If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas.

That's your signal to go into immediate action!

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS

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WARNING

This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning

masonry or UL 127 factory-built replace or in a listed

ventless rebox enclosure. It has been design certied for

these installations. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance

in a factory-built replace that includes instructions stating

it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented

gas logs.

WARNING

Any modication 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 re, burns, explosion

or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Well Head Gas Installations

Somenaturalgasutilitiesuse"wellhead"gas.Thismayaffectthe

Btuoutputoftheunit.Contactthegascompanyfortheheatingvalue.

Contactthemanufactureroryourgascompanybeforechanging

spud/oricesize.

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting

installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may

result in a possible re hazard and will void the warranty.

Save this manual for future reference.

Please read this manual before installing and using the

appliance.

Instructions to Installer

1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after

installation.

2. Installermusthaveownerlloutandmailwarrantycardsupplied

withunventedroomheater/venteddecorativeappliance.

3. Installershouldshowownerhowtostartandoperateunvented

roomheater/venteddecorativeappliance.

AlwaysconsultyourlocalBuildingDepartmentregardingregulations,

codesorordinanceswhichapplytotheinstallationofanunvented

roomheater/venteddecorativeappliance.

Thisappliancemaybeinstalledinanaftermarket*manufactured

(mobile)home,wherenotprohibitedbystateorlocalcodes.

*Aftermarket: Completionofsale,notforpurposeofresale,from

themanufacturer.

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.

Solid-fuelsshallnotbeburnedinareplacewhereaventeddecorative

applianceisinstalled.

A vented decorative appliance must be installed only in a solid-

fuelburningreplacewithaworkingueandconstructedofnon-

combustiblematerial.

Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as

shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not

shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person

and company making the change.

Important

AllcorrespondenceshouldrefertocompleteModelNumber,Serial

Numberandtypeofgas.

NOTICE:Duringinitialringofthisunit,itspaintwillbakeout,and

smokewilloccur.Topreventtriggeringofsmokealarms,ventilate

theroominwhichtheunitisinstalled.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Description Color

ELH-1 FireplaceHoodforVent-FreeLogs Black

ELH-2 FireplaceHoodforVent-FreeLogs Brass

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES for VFRU ONLY

FRBC BatteryOperatedRemoteControl

FRBTC BatteryOperatedRemoteControlwithThermostat

FRBTP BatteryOperatedProgrammableRemoteControl

FREC ElectricRemoteControl

FWS-1 WallSwitch

TRW RemoteWallThermostat(Wireless)

TMV WallThermostat,Millivolt-ReedSwitch

NOTICE: ThermostatsareforVent-FreeApplicationsonly.

INTRODUCTION

Optional Decorative Accessories

Part Number Description Model Used On Quantity Recommended

DG24BUC DecorativeGlass-BlueClear VF(R,I)U24 2

DG24BKP DecorativeGlass-BlackPolished VF(R,I)U24 2

DG24CLF DecorativeGlass-ClearFrosted VF(R,I)U24 2

DTU24PB DecorativeTopCover-PolishedBlack VF(R,I)U24 1

DTU24SS DecorativeTopCover-BrushedStainless VF(R,I)U24 1

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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).Inmost

supplementalheatapplications,thewatervapordoesnotcreatea

problem.Inmostapplications,thewatervaporenhancesthelow

humidityatmosphereexperiencedduringcoldweather.

The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not

becomeaproblem.

1. Besuretheheaterissizedproperlyfortheapplication,including

amplecombustionairandcirculationair.

2. Ifhighhumidityisexperienced,adehumidiermaybeusedto

helplowerthewatervaporcontentoftheair.

3. Donotuseanunventedroomheaterastheprimaryheatsource

(anentirehouse).

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS

Model Gas Valve Type

Regulator Pressure

Setting

Gas Inlet Pressure

Maximum

Gas Inlet Pressure

Minimum

VFRU24

Natural

Millivolt

3.5"W.C. 10.5"W.C. 4.5"W.C.

Propane 10.0"W.C. 13.0"W.C. 11.0"W.C.

VFIU24

Natural

IntermittentPilot

3.5"W.C. 10.5"W.C. 4.5"W.C.

Propane 10.0 W.C. 13.0"W.C. 11.0"W.C.

Model BTU/hr.

Max. Rate

BTU/hr.

Med. Rate

BTU/hr.

Min. Rate

Air Shutter Open-

ing

VF(RU,IU)24N 36,000 N/A 24,000 Closed

VF(RU,IU)24P 36,000 N/A 27,000 3/16"

NOTICE: ThermostatsareforVent-FreeApplicationsonly.

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Thisisanunventedgas-red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ammablevaporsandliquids.

Unventedgasheatersareasupplementalzoneheater.Theyarenot

intendedtobeaprimaryheatingappliance.Watervaporproduced

byanunventedheatercancreatemoistureproblemsin ahome

whenoperatedforextendedperiodsoftime.

Duringmanufacturing,fabricatingandshipping,variouscomponents

ofthisappliancearetreatedwithcertainoils,lmsorbondingagents.

Thesechemicalsarenotharmfulbutmayproduceannoyingsmoke

andsmellsastheyareburnedoffduringtheinitialoperationofthe

appliance;possiblycausingheadachesoreyeorlungirritation.This

isanormalandtemporaryoccurrence.

Theinitialbreak-inoperationshouldlast2-3hourswiththeburner

at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening

windowsordoorstoallowodorstodissipate.Anyodorsremaining

afterthisinitialbreak-inperiodwillbeslightandwilldisappearwith

continueduse.

Thisappliance must notbe used withglass doors inthe closed

position.Thiscanleadtopilotoutagesandseveresootingoutside

thereplace.

Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water.

Immediatelycallaqualiedservicetechniciantoinspecttheroom

heater and replace any part of the control system and any gas

controlwhichhasbeenunderwater.

WARNING

This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane) gas. Field

conversion is not permitted.

Before you get started

Carefullyinspectthecontentsforshippingdamage.Ifanypartsare

missingordamaged,immediatelyinformthedealerfromwhomyou

purchasedtheappliance.Donotattempttoinstallanypartofthe

applianceunlessyouhaveallpartsingoodcondition.

Make sure you have received all parts:

Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been

received.Youshouldhavethefollowing:

• Gasburnerassembly.

• Two(2)masonryanchoringscrews,two(2)10x1/2"blacksheet

metalanchoringscrewsanddamperclamp.

Themillivoltcontrolledheatermaybeoperatedwithoptionaldevices

forREMOTE/OFF/ONfunctions.

a. Wallswitchorthermostatwithwire.

b. HandheldremotecontrolwithON/OFFswitchorthermostat.

NOTICE: The VFIU series intermittent pilot heaters include a

thermostaticremotecontroltransmitterandreceiver.

Handle the gas burner assembly by the sides only. Do not pick

the unit up by the burner.

Qualied Installing Agency

Installationand replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip-

mentoraccessoriesandrepairandservicingofequipmentshallbe

performedonlybyaqualiedagency.Theterm"qualiedagency"

meansanyindividual,rm,corporation,orcompanythateitherin

personorthrougharepresentativeisengagedinandisresponsible

for(a)theinstallation,testing,orreplacementofgaspipingor(b)the

connection,installation,testing,repair,orservicingofequipment;

thatisexperiencedinsuchwork;thatisfamiliarwithallprecautions

required,and thathas compliedwithall the requirementsof the

authorityhavingjurisdiction.

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made

by a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts.

Sellersofunventedpropaneornaturalgas-redsupplemental

room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527

CMR-30uponsaleoftheunit.

Inthe State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural

gas-red space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and

bathrooms.

Theinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodesor,intheabsenceof

localcodes,withtheNational Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.*

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11

West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10018.

High Altitude

Wheninstallingthisunitatanelevationabove2,000feet(inthe

UnitedStates),itmaybenecessarytodecreasetheinputrating

bychangingtheexistingburneroricetoasmallersize.Generally,

inputshouldbereduced4percentforeach1,000feetabovesea

level.However,iftheheatingvalueofthegashasbeenreduced,

thisgeneralrulemaynotapply.Checkwithlocalgasutilityforproper

oricesizeidentication.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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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replacewhereadecorative

gasapplianceisinstalled.Thisapplianceisforinstallationonlyin

asolidfuelburningreplace,masonryreplaceormanufactured

replace.

WARNING

Anymodicationtothisgasapplianceortocontrolscanbedan-

gerous. Improper installation or use of the gas appliance can

causeseriousinjuryordeathfromre,burns,explosionorcar-

bonmonoxidepoisoning.

1. Pleasefollowalllocalcodesregardinginstallation,combus-

tionandventilationairorintheabsenceoflocalcodesfollow

theNationalFuelGasCodeANSIZ223.1(U.S.installation),or

CAN/CGA-B149,InstallationCode(Canadainstallation).

2. Properinstallationandburnerlocationisimportanttoachieve

optimum look and performance of your gas appliance. The

optional accessories have been designed for easy location

andplacementontheburnerbase.

3. Donotoperatethisappliancewithglassdoorsintheclosed

position.Areplacescreenmustbeinplacewhentheappli-

anceisburning.Adequatecombustionairmustbeprovided

forproperventing.Allamesshouldgoupandoutthetopof

thereboxintotheuevent.Ifanyamesoatorcurlforward

intothe room do not operateappliance. Check for an open

ue and adequate combustion air into the room.A damper

clamp must be installed on the rebox damper to maintain

anopenueventcondition.Refertopage14INSTALLING

DAMPER CLAMP

4. Young children must be carefullysupervised whenthey are

inthesameroomasthegasappliancewhileinoperation.Do

notplacestockings,clothingoranyammablematerialabove

ornearthereplace.

5. Donotsubstituteorusematerialsotherthanthosespecied

forusewiththeappliance.

6. AlsorefertoIMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATIONonpage

5ofthismanual

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS APPLIANCE WITH GLASS

DOORS CLOSED.

• Clothingorotherammablematerialshouldnotbeplacedon

orneartheappliance.

• Donotplacetrashorotherarticles on theapplianceduring

operation.

• Duringmanufacturing,fabricatingandshipping,variouscom-

ponentsofthisappliancearetreatedwithcertainoils,lmsor

bonding agents. These bonding agents are not harmful but

mayproduceannoyingsmokeandsmellsastheyareburned

offduringinitialoperationoftheappliance.Thisisanormal

temporaryoccurrence.Awindowshouldbeopenedduringthe

initialbakeoutperiod.

• Keepburnerandcontrolcompartmentclean.

WARNING

Before installing in a solid fuel burning replace, the chimney

ueandreboxmustbecleanedofsoot,creosote,ashesand

loosepaintbyaqualiedchimneycleaner.

• Installationandrepairshouldbedonebyaqualiedservice

person.The appliance should be inspected before use and

atleastannuallybyaqualiedserviceperson.Morefrequent

cleaningmayberequiredduetoexcessivelintfromcarpeting,

beddingmaterials,etc.Itisimperativethatcontrolcompart-

ments,burnersandcirculatingairpassagewaysoftheappli-

ancebekeptclean.

• Do notputanythingaroundthereplacethatwillobstructthe

owofventilationair.

• Dokeeptheapplianceareaclearandfreefromcombustible

material,gasolineandotherammablevaporsandliquids.

• A yearlyexamination andcleaning ofthe ventingsystem of

thesolid-fuelburningreplacemustbeperformedbyaquali-

edagency.

• Domakeaperiodicvisualcheckofpilotandburners.Clean

andreplacedamagedparts.

• Do notusethisapplianceifanyparthasbeenunderwater.

Immediatelycallaqualiedservicetechniciantoinspectthe

applianceandtoreplaceanypartofthecontrolsystemand

anygascontrolwhichhasbeenunderwater.

• Neverburnsolidfuelsinreplacewhereagasapplianceis

installed.

• ThisunitcomplieswithANSIZ21.60DecorativeVentedAppli-

ancesforSolidFuelBurningFireplaces.Stateorlocalcodes

mayonlyallowoperationofthisapplianceinaventedcongu-

ration.Checkyourstateorlocalcodes.

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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denitionofunconnedspace:

Btu/Hr =

+ L

)FT x (W)FT x (H)FT

x 1000

Iftheareainwhichtheheatermaybeoperatedissmallerthanthat

denedasanunconnedspace,provideadequatecombustionand

ventilationairbyoneofthemethodsdescribedintheNational Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.

Adheretoallcodes,orintheirabsence,thelatesteditionof THE

NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54whichcanbe

obtainedfrom:

American National Standards Institute

11 West 42nd St.

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Thisheatershallnotbeinstalledinaconnedspaceunlessprovi-

sionsareprovidedforadequatecombustionandventilationair.

Aconnedspaceisanareawithvolumelessthan50cubicfeetper

1,000Btuhofthecombinedinputratesofallappliancesdrawing

combustionairfromthatspace.Smallareassuchasequipment

roomsareconnedspaces.Furnacesinstalledinaconnedspace

whichsupplyheatedairtoareasoutsidethespacemustdrawreturn

airfromoutsidethespacethroughtightlysealedreturnairducts.A

connedspacemusthave2openingsintothespaceforcombus-

tionair.Oneopeningmustbewithin12inchesoftheceilingand

theothermustbewithin12inchesoftheoor.Therequiredsizing

oftheseopeningsisdeterminedbywhetherinsideoroutsideairis

usedtosupportcombustion,themethodbywhichtheairisbrought

tothespace(verticalorhorizontalduct)andbythetotalinputrate

ofallappliancesinthespace.

Unusually Tight Construction

Theairthatleaksarounddoorsandwindowsmayprovideenough

freshairforcombustionandventilation.However,inbuildingsof

unusuallytightconstruction,youmustprovideadditionalfreshair.

Unusually tight construction is dened as construction

where:

a. Wallsandceilingsexposedtotheoutsideatmospherehave

acontinuouswatervaporretarderwitharatingofoneperm

orlesswithopeningsgasketedorsealed,and

b. Weather-stripping has been added on openable windows

and doors, and

c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints

aroundwindowanddoorframes,betweensoleplatesand

oors,betweenwall-ceilingjoints,betweenwallpanels,at

penetrationsforplumbing,electrical,andgaslines,andat

other openings.

 If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must

provideadditionalfreshair.

WARNING

Iftheareainwhichtheheatermaybeoperatedissmallerthanthat

denedasanunconnedspaceorifthebuildingisofunusually

tightconstruction,provideadequatecombustionandventilation

airbyoneofthemethods described intheNationalFuelGas

Code,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54,AirforCombustionandVentilation,

orapplicablelocalcodes.

PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR

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CLEARANCES

Minimum Dimensions For Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces UL127

Factory Built Fireplaces (Figure 2)

Model A B C D

VF(R,I)U24 32" 171/2" 18" 32"

Thedimensionsshownanddenedinthereplacemanufacturer’s

instructionsareminimumclearancestomaintainininstallingthisgas

appliance.Leftandrightclearancesaredeterminedwhenfacing

thefrontoftheappliance.

Glass Doors

Makesurethatglassdoorsareopenduringalloperationsofthe

LoftBurner.Theopeningoftheglassdoorframeshouldbethe

dimensionusedfortheminimumfrontopeningoftherebox.

Followtheseinstructionstoensuresafeinstallation.

Failuretofollowinstructionsexactlycancreatearehazard.

Figure 2

Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3)

6”

41”

Figure 3

Thesidesofthereplaceopeningmustbe6"fromanycombustible

wall.Theceilingmustbeatleast41"fromthereplaceopening.

Mantel Clearances Without Hood (Figure 4)

Youmusthavenon-combustiblematerialsabovethereplaceor

reboxopening.Non-combustiblematerialmustextendatleast12"

abovereplaceorrebox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" thick. Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible

material.

28”

12”

HEATER IN FIREPLACE

OR FIREBOX

HEA

T RESISTANT

TERIAL 12”

WITHOUT

HOOD

10” and less Mantel

12”

28”

Figure 4

Ifyourinstallationdoesnotmeettheaboveclearances,youmust

proceedtooneofthefollowingsteps:

• Use a hood.

• Operatetheheaterwithuedamperopen.Seepage14forIn-

stalling as a Vented Appliance.

• Raisethemanteltotheproperheight.

• Removethemantel.

Non-Combustible

Material Distance

Requirements for Safe Installation

12"ormore Non-combustiblematerial

Lessthan12" Non-combustiblematerialmustbe

extendedtoatleast8"withtheinstalla-

tionoftheoptionalreplacehood.Ifyou

cannotextendnon-combustiblematerial

atleast8",youmustoperateheaterwith

uedamperopen.

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Donotattachcombustiblematerialtothemantelofyourreplace.

Thisisarehazard.

Figure 7

Nogreetingcard,stockingsorornamentationofanytypeshouldbe

placedonorattachedtothereplace.Thisisaheatingappliance.

Theowofheatcanignitecombustibles.

Figure 8

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

CLEARANCES (continued)

Mantel Clearances with Hood (Figure 5)

You must have non-combustible materials above the replace

opening.Non-combustiblematerialmustextendatleast8"above

replace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"thick. Sheet metalshould notbe installed ontocombustible

material.

Example:Amantelmayprojectfromthewallamaximumof2"ata

minimumof13-1/2"abovetheopening,andamaximumof6"ata

minimumof15"abovetheopening.

HEAT RESISTANT

MATERIAL 8”

WITH HOOD

13.5”

14.25”

15.0”

16.0”

8” Mantel

6” Mantel

4” Mantel

2” Mantel

HOOD

HEATER IN

FIREPLACE

OR FIREBOX

HOOD

8” Mantel

6” Mantel

4” Mantel

2” Mantel

13.5”

14.25”

15.0”

16.0”

Figure 5

Ifyourinstallationdoesnotmeettheaboveminimumclearances,

youmustproceedtooneofthefollowingsteps:

• Operatetheheaterwiththeuedamperopen.Seepage14for

Installing as a Vented Appliance.

• Raisethemanteltotheproperheight.

• Removethemantel.

Floor Clearance

Ifinstallingheateratoorlevel,theminimumdistancetocombus-

tiblesis“0”inches.

HEATER IN

FIREPLACE

OR FIREBOX

COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL

COMBUSTIBLE

TERIAL

FIREPLACE OR

FIREBOX TOP

Figure 6

Note:Ifoorissunkenbelowtheopening,theunitneedstobe

raised above the hearth level or the opening of the glass door

surround.

APPLIANCE IN

FIREPLACE

OR FIREBOX

Hearth

Figure 6a

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NOTICE (Damper Clamp Installation)

When installing your gas appliance as a vented installation the

damperclampmustbeused.

Wheninstallingyourgasapplianceasavent-freeinstallationthe

damperclampcanbeusedtoeliminatethepotentialforodorswhen

burningthelogsforthersttime.

Installing Damper Clamp (Figure 9)

Removeallashesorotherdebrisfromthereplace.Ifthereplace

isequippedwithanashdumpbesuretosealthedoorwithfurnace

cementorhightemperaturesilicone.Besuretocheckthedamper

forproperoperationandverifythattheuepassagewayisopen.

Placetheclampoverthe lip ofthedamperand tighten the hold

downboltuntiltheclampissecurelyattachedtothedamper.This

willpreventthedamperfromaccidentallyclosing.

Thegas appliancemay be installed as a vented decorative gas

applianceincompliancewithANSIZ21.60andNationalFuelGas

Code.Whenthegasapplianceisoperatedwiththedamperopen,

non-combustible material and minimum mantel requirements do

notapply.

Figure 9

INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE

DAMPER CLAMP

DAMPER

TYPICAL FIREPLACE

FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES

FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING

COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE APPLIANCES

FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES

* Heightisfromhearthtotopofchimneyandtheminimumheight

is6feet.

** Chartshowsminimumopening(sq.in.)forgivenheightand

input rate.

• Turnoffgassupplytoreplaceorrebox.

• Havethereplaceoorandchimneyprofessionallycleanedto

removeashes,soot,creosoteorotherobstructions.

 Havethiscleaningperformedannuallyafterinstallation.

• Sealanyfreshairventsorashclean-outdoorslocatedonoor

orwall of replace. Ifnot, drafting may causepilot outage or

sooting.Useaheat-resistantsealant.Donotsealchimneyue

damper.

Installandoperatetheapplianceasdirectedinthismanual.

FOR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES

FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING

COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE APPLIANCES

FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES

* Heightisfromhearthtotopofchimneyandtheminimum

heightis10feet.

** Chart shows minimum opening (sq. in.) for given height and

input rate.

Appliance Input Rate (BTU/hr)

20,000 30,000 40,000

Chimney

Height*(ft)

Minimum Opening** (sq. in.)

10 11.3 16.6 22.1

15 8.6 12.6 17.3

20 7.5 10.8 14.5

25 6.6 9.6 12.6

30 6.2 9.1 11.3

35 5.7 8.0 10.8

40 5.3 7.5 10.2

Appliance Input Rate (BTU/hr)

20 30 40

Chimney

Height*(ft)

Minimum Opening** (sq. in.)

6 17.6 25.7 33.8

8 16.5 23.7 31.2

10 15.1 21.7 28.7

15 14.1 19.9 26.1

20 12.9 18.5 23.7

30 12.2 16.9 21.6

FIREPLACE PREPARATION

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BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

Set Up Procedure: (Figures 12a and 12b)

1. RemovetopcoverassemblyasillustratedbyFigure14.Re-

movethree(3)#8x1/2"PhillipsHeadscrewsfromeachofthe

frontedges,thengentlyliftupthetopcoverassembly.

2. Settopcoverassemblytothesideuntilallgasconnections,

wiring,basesecurementandleakagetestsareconducted.

3. Centerthegasappliancebaseinthereplaceorrebox.Make

certainthefrontedgesoftheburnersitinsidethefrontopenings

ofthereplaceorrebox.

4. Anchorholesareprovidedinthebottombase(oroptionalsup-

portlegs)oftheburnerhousing.Aftercenteringtheburnerbase

correctly,marktheholepositionsonthereplace/reboxoor.

Drilltwo(2)5/32"diameterholesapproximately1-1/2"deep

formasonryscrewsor1/8"holeforsheetmetalscrews.

5. Anchorthebaseassemblytothereplace/reboxoorusing

thescrewsprovided.RefertoFigure10aor10b. 

NOTICE:Useoftwo(2)screwsatanyofthesecurementloca-

tionsisacceptable.

6. Reinstalltopcovertobasewiththree(3)#8x1/2"screwson

eachfrontange.

Proper installation of the base is essential to prevent any move-

ment of the burner and controls during operation.

VFRU Series without support legs installed

Figure 10a

VFIU Series with support legs installed

Figure 10b

ANCHOR SCREW

LOCATIONS

NOTE: TOP COVER REMOVED

ANCHOR SCREW

LOCATIONS

NOTE: TOP COVER REMOVED

ANCHOR SCREW

LOCATIONS

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• Turnoffthegassupplytothereplaceorrebox.

• Sealanyfreshairventsand/orashclean-outdoorslocatedon

theoororwallofthereplace.Ifleftunsealed,draftingmay

causepilotoutageorsooting.Useaheatresistantsealant.Do

notsealthechimneyuedamper.

Beforeinstallinginasolidfuelburningreplace,thechimneyue

andreboxmustbecleanedofsoot,creosote, ashes andloose

paintbyaqualiedchimneycleaner.

You must secure the gas appliance to the replace oor.

If not, the entire unit may move when you adjust the

controls. Movement of unit may cause shifting of the

optional decorative glass. Burner movement could cause

a gas leak.

Special care is required if you are installing the unit into

a sunken replace. You must raise the replace oor to

allow access to gas controls. This will insure adequate air

ow and guard against sooting. Raise the replace oor

using noncombustible materials.

Installation of Burner Support Legs

Four(4)Burner Support Legsareincluded withtheLoft Burner.

InstallationisoptionalifyouhaveaVFRU(millivoltseriesburner.

• If a Remote Control option is to be used with the VFRU

(millivolt) series burner without the Support Legs installed,

the remote receiver box must be installed outside of the

firebox away from excessive heat. However, the remote

receiver may be placed under the elevated Loft Burner by

installingthe(4)BurnerSupportLegs.SeeFigure11.

If the Support Legs are to be installed, simply bend each

of the (4) legs into a "U" shape to match the drawing in

Figure12.Next,installthelegsintothebottombase.Lineup

thethreetabsoneachlegwiththeslotsprovided,usingpliers

twisteachofthetabsslightlyinordertosecurethelegstothe

bottombase.

• Installationofthe Burner SupportLegs is necessary on the

VFIU(remoteignition)seriesburners.Thesemodelsinclude

aremotereceiverboxthatmustbeplacedunderthebottom

base of the Loft Burner assembly to shield the receiver

batteriesfromexcessiveheat.SeeFigure16. 

ToinstalltheSupportLegs,simplybendeachofthe(4)legs

intoa"U"shapetomatchthedrawinginFigure12.Next,install

thelegsintothebottombase.Lineupthethreetabsoneach

legwiththeslotsprovided,usingpliers,twisteachofthetabs

slightlytosecurethelegstothebottombase.SeeFigure11.

Figure 11

Figure 12

BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

BOTTOM BASE ASSEMBLY

(TOP VIEW)

TWIST TABS SLIGHTY WITH PLIERS

TO LOCK SUPPORTS TO BASE.

BOTTOM BASE ASSEMBLY

(VIEW OF UNDERSIDE)

BEND UP

HERE

BEND UP

HERE

BEND LEGS

TO MATCH

ANGLES

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Checkalllocalcodesforrequirements,especiallyforthesizeand

typeofgassupplylinerequired.

NOTICE: Neveruseplasticpipe.Checktoconrmwhetheryour

localcodesallowcoppertubingorgalvanized.

NOTICE:Sincesomemunicipalitieshaveadditionallocalcodes,itis

alwaysbesttoconsultyourlocalauthorityandinstallationcode.

NOTICE:Thegaslinemayberoutedfromeithersideoftherebox

andconnectedtothegasinletonthegasvalve.

Installing a New Main Gas Cock

Eachapplianceshouldhaveitsownmanualgascock.

Amanualmaingascockshouldbelocatedinthevicinityoftheunit.

Wherenoneexists,orwhereitssizeorlocationisnotadequate,

contactyourlocalauthorizedinstallerforinstallationorrelocation.

Compoundsusedonthreadedjointsofgaspipingshallberesistant

totheactionofliqueedpetroleumgases.Thegaslinesmustbe

checkedforleaksbytheinstaller.Thisshouldbedonewithasoap

solutionwatchingforbubblesonallexposedconnections,andif

unexposed,apressuretestshouldbemade.

Never use an exposed ame to check for leaks. Appliance must

be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe

capped or plugged for pressure test. Never pressure test with

appliance connected; control valve will sustain damage!

Agasvalveandgroundjointunionshouldbeinstalledinthegas

lineupstreamofthegascontroltoaidinservicing.Itisrequiredby

theNationalFuelGasCodethatadriplinebeinstallednearthegas

inlet.Thisshouldconsistofaverticallengthofpipeteeconnected

intothegaslinethatiscappedonthebottominwhichcondensation

andforeignparticlesmaycollect.

Figure 13

Theuseofthefollowinggasconnectorsisrecommended:

— ANSZ21.24ApplianceConnectorsofCorrugatedMetalTubing

and Fittings

— ANSZ21.45AssembledFlexibleApplianceConnectorsofOther

ThanAll-MetalConstruction

Theaboveconnectorsmaybeusedifacceptablebytheauthority

havingjurisdiction.ThestateofMassachusettsrequiresthataexible

applianceconnectorcannotexceedthreefeetinlength.

Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System

1. Tochecktheinletpressuretothegasvalve,a1/8"(3.175mm)

N.P.T.pluggedtapping,accessiblefortestgaugeconnection,must

beplacedimmediatelyupstreamofthegassupplyconnection

totheappliance.

2. Theapplianceanditsindividualshutoffvalvemustbedisconnected

fromthegassupplypipingsystemduringanypressuretestingof

thatsystemattestpressuresinexcessof1/2psig(3.5kPa).

3. Theappliancemustbeisolatedfromthegassupplypipingsystem

byclosingitsindividualmanualshutoffvalveduringanypressure

testingofthegassupplypipingsystemattestpressuresequal

toorlessthan1/2psig(3.5kPa).

CAUTION

Ifthegaspressureexceedsthemaximumlimitslistedonpage

8ofthismanualorontheinstalledgasvalve,itwillresultina

hazardouscondition.

Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter

Pipe Length

Schedule 40 Pipe

Inside Diameter

Tubing, Type L

Outside Diameter

Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P.

0-10feet

0-3 meters

1/2”

12.7mm

3/8”

9.5mm

1/2”

12.7mm

3/8”

9.5mm

10-40feet

4-12 meters

1/2”

12.7mm

1/2”

12.7mm

5/8”

15.9mm

1/2”

12.7mm

40-100feet

13-30 meters

1/2”

12.7mm

1/2”

12.7mm

3/4”

19mm

1/2”

12.7mm

100-150feet

31-46 meters

3/4”

19mm

1/2”

12.7mm

7/8”

22.2mm

3/4”

19mm

GAS SUPPLY

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Flamesfromthepilot(nearthecenteroftheburner)aswellasthe

mainameshouldbevisuallycheckedastheburnerassemblyis

installedandinitiallyoperated.

Innormaloperationatfullrate,theameappearanceshouldbe

randomyellowamesabovetheburner.

NOTICE:allameswillberandombydesign,ameheightwillgo

upanddown.

Avoidanydraftsthatalterburneramepatterns.Donotallowfansto

blowdirectlyintoreplace.Donotplaceablowerinsidetheburner

areaoftherebox.Ceilingfanswillcreatedraftsthatalterame

patterns.Sootingandimproperburningwillresult.

Duringmanufacturing,fabricating,andshipping,variouscomponents

ofthisappliancearetreatedwithcertainoils,lmsorbondingagents.

Thesechemicalsarenotharmful,butmayproduceannoyingsmoke

andsmellsastheyareburnedoffduringtheinitialoperationofthe

appliance,possiblycausingheadachesoreyeorlungirritation.This

isanormalandtemporaryoccurrence.

Theinitialbreak-inoperationshouldlast2-3hourswiththeburner

at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening

windowsordoorstoallowodorstodissipate.Anyodorsremaining

after this initial break-in will be slight and will disappear with

continueduse.

Toremovetopcovertogainaccesstogasvalveforhookupofgas

line and burner securement, remove three (3) #8 x 1/2" screws

frombothfrontangesatthelowerfrontoftheburnerassembly,

thenliftthetopcoverupward.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE

TOP COVER ASSEMBLY

SCREW (6)

PIEZO IGNITOR

BURNER TUBE

PILOT ASSEMBLY

ON/OFF/PILOT

CONTROL KNOB

SWITCH,

REMOTE ON/OFF

GAS LINE CONNECTION (3/8 NPT)

NOTE: FLEXLINE SHUTOFF VALVE

AND OTHER CONNECTIONS TO BE

SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER.

Figure 14

27357-7-1213 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gasappliance(Millivolt)thermopileselfpowersthegasvalve

anddoesnotrequire110volts.SeeFigure15toprovideoptional

wallswitch,thermostat,orremotecontrol.Maximumlengthof20

feetof16AWGconductorwiresshouldbeusedwithalloptional

switches.

Check System Operation

Millivoltsystemandallindividualcomponentsmaybecheckedwith

amillivoltmeter0-1000MVrange.

Remote Receiver

Usethefollowingstepstoplacetheremote receivertotheburner

baseassembly.

Attention:

1. Theremotereceiver can notbeplacedbehindorinsidethegas

burnerassembly.Theremotereceivershouldbelocatedoutside

oftherebox.

2. Theremotereceivercanbeplacedundertheburnerassemblyin

alowerairmovingcompartmentofareplaceorrebox,installed

inawallmountedjunctionbox,orsetonthehearthextension.

NOTICE:Donotletremotecontrolreceivercomeincontactwith

thetopoftheappliance.

Onacirculatingvent-freerebox,itmaybepossibletoinstallthe

remotecontrolreceiverbehindthebottomoperablelouver.

Refertoremotecontrolinstallationandoperatinginstructionsfor

moredetailsonremotecontrol.

750 Millivolt System

When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts

(electricalcurrent)whichenergizesthemagnetinthegasvalve.

After30secondsto1minutetimeperiodyoucanreleasethegas

controlknobandthe pilot will stayON.Allowyourpilotame to

operateanadditionalone(1)totwo(2)minutesbeforeyouturnthe

gascontrolknobfromthePILOTpositiontotheONposition.This

timeperiodallowsthemillivolts(electricalcurrent)tobuilduptoa

sufcientlevelallowingthegascontroltooperateproperly.

Millivolt Control

Thevalveregulatorcontrolstheburnerpressurewhichshouldbe

checkedatthepressuretestpoint.Turncapturedscrewcounter

clockwise2or3turnsandthenplacetubingtopressuregaugeover

testpoint(Usetestpoint“A”closesttocontrolknob).Aftertaking

pressurereading,besureandturncapturedscrewclockwisermly

tore-seal.Donotovertorque.Checkforgasleaks.

REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH

A DISTANCE/FERME/OUVERT

INTERRUPTEUR

IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE

AS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT

MUST BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE

REPLACED WITH NUMBER 18, 150°C

WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT.

SI UN DES FILS ELECTRIQUES

ORIGINAUX, VENANT DU FABRICANT

AVEC CETTE UNITE, DOIT ETRE

REMPLACE, VOUS DEVEZ LE

REMPLACER AVEC UN FIL

ELECTRIQUE DE NUMERO 18,

150 ° CDUL'EQUIVALENT.

THERMOPILE

GAS VALVE

THERMOCOUPLE

(NATURAL)

OFF

REMOTE

(OPTIONAL) REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER

(FACULTATIVE) CONTROLEEDISTANCE

DU RECEPTEUR

(OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH

INTERRUPTEUR MURAL

(FACULTATIVE)

(OPTIONAL) THERMOSTAT

(FACULATIVE) THERMOSTAT

WIRING DIAGRAM

GAS VALVE

VALVEDE GAZ

REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH

A DISTANCE/OUVERT/

FERME INTERRUPTEUR

REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER/

THERMOSTAT/ CONTROLE E

DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR

H N

VEILLEUSE

PILOT

THERMOCOUPLE

(LPG)

WIRING - VFRU MODELS

Figure 15

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WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a re 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 LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area

for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor because some

gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor.

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 re depart-

ment.

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control

knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or

turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualied service

technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a re

or explosion.

D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.

Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect

the appliance and to replace any part of the control system

and any gas control which has been under water.

1. Openbottomlouverassembly(ifapplicable).

2. SetREMOTE/OFF/ONswitchtoOFF.

3. Turnoffallelectricpowertotheapplianceifserviceistobe

performed(ifapplicable).

4. Pushingascontrolknobslightlyandturnclockwise

to"OFF".Donotforce.

5. Closebottomlouverassembly(ifapplicable).

1. STOP!Readthesafetyinformationaboveonthispage.

2. Openbottomlouverassembly(ifapplicable).

3. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to

"OFF".

4. Turn off all electric power to the

appliance(ifapplicable).

5. Push in gas control knob slightly

and turn clockwise

"OFF".   

NOTE:Knobcannotbeturnedfrom"PILOT"

to "OFF" unless knob is pushed in slightly.

Donotforce.

6. Waitten(10)minutestoclearout

anygas.Thensmellforgas,includ-

ingneartheoor.Ifyousmellgas,

STOP! Follow "B" in the safety

information above. If you do not

smellgas,gotothenextstep.

7. Findpilot-Followmetaltubefrom

gas control. The pilot is located

next to the burner, near the right

side.

8. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise

to"PILOT".

9. Pushincontrolknoballthewayandholdin.Repeatedlypush

thePiezoIgnitorButtonuntilthepilotislit.Continuetohold

thecontrolknobinforaboutone(1)minuteafterthepilotis

lit.Releaseknob,anditwillpopbackup.Pilotshouldremain

lit.Ifitgoesout,repeatsteps5through9.

 • Ifknobdoesnotpopupwhenreleased,STOPandIM-

MEDIATELY call a qualied service technician or gas

supplier.

 • Ifthepilotwillnotstaylitafterseveraltries,turnthegas

controlknobto"OFF"andcallyourservicetechnicianor

gassupplier.

10. Turngascontrolknobcounterclockwise to"ON".

11. SetREMOTE/OFF/ONswitchtodesiredsetting.

12. Turnonallelectricpowertotheappliance(ifapplicable).

13. Closebottomlouverassembly(ifapplicable).

GAS CONTROL KNOB

SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION.

THERMOCOUPLE

(NATURAL)

ELECTRODE

PILOT

THERMOPILE

REMOTE

OFF

THERMOCOUPLE

(LPG)

GAS CONTROL KNOB

SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION.

THERMOCOUPLE

(NATURAL)

ELECTRODE

PILOT

THERMOPILE

REMOTE

OFF

THERMOCOUPLE

(LPG)

GAS CONTROL KNOB

SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION.

THERMOCOUPLE

(NATURAL)

ELECTRODE

PILOT

THERMOPILE

REMOTE

OFF

THERMOCOUPLE

(LPG)

VFRU24 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

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