INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL uNVeNTed GAS LoG BuRNeR Installer: Leave this manual with the MILLIVOLT MODELS appliance. VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-4 consumer: Retain this manual for future VFSM-(16,18,24,30)-3 reference. OR This appliance may be installed in an after- market permanently located, manufactured VeNTed decoRATIVe APPLIANce (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local MANUAL MODELS codes. VFSM-(18,24,30)-3 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 result 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. WateR VAPoR: A By-PRoducT of • Do not touch any electrical switch; do UNVENTED ROOM HEatERS not use any phone in your building. Water vapor is a by-product of gas combus- • Immediately call your gas supplier tion. An unvented room heater produces from a neighbor’s phone. follow the approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water gas supplier’s instructions. for every 1,000 BTu's (.3KW's) of gas input • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, per hour. Refer to page 11. call the fire department. This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses — Installation and service must be per- air (oxygen) from the room in which it is formed by a qualified installer, service installed. Provisions for adequate combustion agency or the gas supplier. and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to page 12. 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. Page 1 BefoRe you START 1. Read the safety information on Pages 7 to 9. 5. Install the wiring. See page 23. 2. If located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, please 6. Light the burner and troubleshoot. See pages 19 to 21 and note the special requirements on page 11. 24. 3. Where are you going to install the fireplace? See pages 13 7. Installer must instruct the homeowner how to operate the to 15. burner. 4. Install the gas lines. See page 17. 8. Installer must instruct the homeowner how to do basic main- tenance. cARToN coNTeNTS & HARdWARe PAcK CARTON CONTENTS HARdWARe PAcK coNTeNTS 1 3 1 2 (VFSR SHOWN) 2 3 Items not shown to scale. Index Quantity description No. Supplied 1/4" x 1-1/4" Slotted Hex Head Anchor 1 3 Screw 4 5 2 #10 x 1/2" Phillips Hex Head Screw 3 3 Clamp 1 See Parts Lists on page 25 for ordering replacement parts. Do not order batteries, bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local 6 hardware store. Items not shown to scale. Index Quantity description Number Supplied 1 Burner Assembly 1 2 Decorative Rocks 2 bags 3 Valve Shield (VFSM models) 1 4 Rock Wool 1 bag 5 Hardware Package 1 6 Log Switch 1 See Parts Lists on page 25 for ordering replacement parts. Do not order batteries, bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store. Page 2 27829-8-0216 TABLe of coNTeNTS SecTIoN PAGe IMPORTANT SOOT PREVENTION STEPS ............................................................4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................5 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................6 ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................7-8 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS ...............................................9 REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA ..........................................................................10 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................11 WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS ................11 PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR ................12 CLEARANCES ..................................................................................................13-14 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ...................................................................................15 FIREPLACE PREPARATION .................................................................................15 INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE .............................................................16 BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE ..................................................16 GAS SUPPLY .........................................................................................................17 PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK ...................................18 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE ........................................18 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - VFSR-(16,18,24,30) ...............................................19 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - VFSM-(18,24,30) ..................................................20 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS .....................................................................21 CLEANING AND SERVICING ................................................................................22 WIRING ..................................................................................................................23 TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................................24 MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST ..................................................................25 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ........................................................................25 PARTS LIST ...........................................................................................................26 PARTS VIEW .........................................................................................................27 WARRANTY ...........................................................................................................28 27829-8-0216 Page 3 IMPoRTANT SooT PReVeNTIoN STePS NoTIce IMPoRTANT NoTIce INSTALLER - SERVICE PERSON - HOMEOWNER SooT MAy Be cReATed If THe foLLoWING dIRecTIoNS ARe NoT foLLoWed. 1. Ensure the air shutter is set to the specification. See Verify the air shutter for the correct setting. Refer to Tables 1 Figures 1 to 3 on this page and Tables 1 and 2 on and 2 on page 5 for specific air shutter settings for each model. page 5. 2. Ensure burner, venturi, and air shutter are free of dirt, NAT Gas Models - The air shutter setting must be 1/16" or lint, animal hair (i.e. cat and dog) or anything that may 1/8". See Figures 1 and 2, and Table 1 on page 5. block the needed air flow. See Cleaning and Servicing, page 22. 3. WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Pay particular attention to ceiling fans and exhaust fans. 4. Do not place debris, additional logs or other articles on the log set during operation. 5. Avoid the use of scented air fresheners while the log NOTICE: Orifice shield removed for photo clarity. set is in operation. A residue can be produced which figure 1 (1/16" opening shown) may produce soot. 6. Avoid the use of decorative or scented candles while Test 1/16 or 1/8 air shutter setting with a round object like a the log set is in operation. Soot may be produced from drill bit. The object should barely slide between the opening. the by-products of a burning candle. Some candles See Figure 2. also produce soot. 7. Do not place lava rocks on burner or burner ports. The lava rocks should only be placed on the fireplace floor. 8. Do not place rock wool (embers) over the large ports of the burner. 9. Check level of ceramic media in burner if the burner has ceramic media. Burner should be full, up to the level of openings in the burner top. 10. Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or a figure 2 (1/16" opening shown) qualified service technician is recommended to pre- vent malfunction and/or sooting. LP Gas Models- The air shutter setting must be "fully open." 11. Install logs according to the installation instructions. Do See Figure 3 and Table 2 on page 5. not alter log placement from the prescribed layout in The air shutter setting must be set to the maximum opening. this manual. Only use Empire Logs specially made for this burner. 12. Verify the venturi tube is not bent or distorted. The main burner orifice must be centered in the venturi tube for proper combustion and to prevent sooting. NOTICE: Orifice shield removed for photo clarity. figure 3 Page 4 27829-8-0216 PRoducT SPecIfIcATIoNS PRoducT SPecIfIcATIoN Natural Gas Propane Gas Millivolt Manual Millivolt Manual Regulator pressure setting 3.5" W.C. 6.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. Gas inlet pressure Max. 10.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 13.0" W.C. Min. 5.0" W.C. 7.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. BTuH Max. BTuH Med. BTuH Min. Model Gas Valve Type orifice Rate Rate Rate VFSR-16 Natural Millivolt #41 25,000 — 17,500 VFSR-16 Propane Millivolt #54 22,500 — 15,750 VFSR-18 Natural Millivolt #36 32,000 — 22,000 VFSR-18 Propane Millivolt 1.65mm 32,000 — 22,000 VFSM-18 Natural Manual #38 32,000 27,000 22,000 VFSM-18 Propane Manual 1.65mm 32,000 27,000 22,000 VFSR-24 Natural Millivolt #33