ECS VFSUR18-1, VFSUR24-1, VFSUR30-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
VISTA SLOPE GLAZE MULTI-SIDED
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
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases.
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR
VENTED DECORATIVE HEATER
MODELS
VFSUR18-1
VFSUR24-1
VFSUR30-1
EFFECTIVE DATE
MAY 2007
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.
• 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
fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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. Refer to page 7.
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 6.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
Important Safety Information .........................................................................................................................3
Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ..........................................................................................................4
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................5
General Information ........................................................................................................................................6
Water Vapor: By Product of Unvented Room Heaters ....................................................................................6
Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ...............................................................................7
Clearances .................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
Combustible Material ......................................................................................................................................9
Fireplace Preparation .......................................................................................................................................9
Installing as a Vented Appliance ....................................................................................................................10
Before Fully Installing the Appliance ............................................................................................................10
Gas Supply .....................................................................................................................................................11
Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock .............................................................................................12
Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance ....................................................................................................12
VFSUR-(18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions ...................................................................................................13
Pilot Flame Characteristics ............................................................................................................................14
Cleaning and Servicing ..................................................................................................................................15
Wiring ...........................................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................17
Parts List ........................................................................................................................................................18
Parts View ......................................................................................................................................................19
How to Order Repair Parts ............................................................................................................................19
Service Notes .................................................................................................................................................20
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• 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 bathroom.
• Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a gas log set is installed.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of
traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable 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 configuration. Check your
state or local codes.
• Correct installation of logs, proper location of the heater and annual
cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting.
Sooting, resulting from improper installation or operation, can
settle on surfaces outside the fireplace.
• Avoid any drafts that could alter burner flame patterns. Do not
allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Do not place a blower
inside burn box area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that
alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will
occur as a result of drafts.
• WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame 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 fireplace, including frequency of such examination
and cleaning, by a qualified 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.
• NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service
person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least
annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may
be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is imperative that the control compartment, 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 adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT be obstructed.
• Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combus
tion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing
and proper operation. NEVER obstruct the front opening of the
appliance.
• An unvented room heater intended for installation in a solid-fuel
burning fireplace shall comply with the following instructions.
• A fireplace 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
fireplace 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 fireplace 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 fireplace, the
chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes
and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.
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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, Section 5.3 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 flu, 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 influence 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 flow is not directed at the burner.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS
Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires
and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and
colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau
tions which can protect both you and your family from an
accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point
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!
• 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
firefighters declare them to be safe.
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
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 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 filter the odorant. Odorants
by point with the members of your household. Someday when
there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend
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on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following
information, you feel you still need more information, please
contact your gas supplier.
• Use your neighbor's phone and call a trained LP-Gas service
person and the fire department. Even though you may not
continue 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 firefighters 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.
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.
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
• Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your local LP-Gas
Dealer can give you a "Scratch and Sniff" pamphlet. Use it
to find 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 qualified, do not light pilot lights, perform
service, or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-Gas
system. If you are qualified, consciously think about the odor
of LP-Gas prior to and while lighting pilot lights or perform
ing 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 filled and allowed to set too
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long before refilling. 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 un
der 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 orifices. 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
refilled before it is completely empty.
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting
installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may
result in a possible fire 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 fill 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.
New Installation
Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a fireplace where a vented
decorative appliance is installed.
A vented decorative appliance must be installed only in a solidfuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible 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.
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 prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate
the room in which the unit is installed.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solidfuel burning masonry or UL 127 factory-built fireplace or in a
listed ventless firebox enclosure. It has been design certified for
these installations. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance
in a factory-built fireplace that includes instructions stating
it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented
gas logs.
WARNING: Any modification 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 fire, 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/orifice size.
ACCESSORIES
Description Color
EK-2 Embers Kit
ELH-1 Fireplace Hood for Vent-Free Logs Black
ELH-2 Fireplace Hood for Vent-Free Logs Brass
FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control - Manual
FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control with Thermostat
FREC Electric Remote Control - Manual
FWS Wall Switch
TMV Wall Thermostat, Millivolt - Reed Switch
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Natural Gas Propane Gas
Valve Type
Regulator pressure setting 3.5" W.C. 10.0" W.C.
Gas inlet pressure Max. 10.5" W.C. 13.0" W.C.
Min. 5.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C.
Model Gas Valve Type BTUH
VFSUR18 Natural Millivolt 35,000 24,500
VFSUR18 Propane Millivolt 35,000 24,500
VFSUR24 Natural Millivolt 38,000 26,500
VFSUR24 Propane Millivolt 38,000 26,500
VFSUR30 Natural Millivolt 40,000 28,000
VFSUR30 Propane Millivolt 40,000 28,000
Millivolt Millivolt
Max. Rate
BTUH
Min. Rate
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
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 manufactu ring, fabricati ng and ship ping, vari ous
components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films 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 fireplace.
Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified 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 log grate/burner assembly.
• Three (3) masonry anchoring screws and three (3) 10 x 1/2"
black sheet metal anchoring screws.
• Plastic bag containing glowing embers (rock wool) for burner
coverage.
• Plastic bag containing lava rock.
Millivolt controlled heater designed to be operated with optional
devices for ON/OFF functions.
• Wall switch or thermostat with wire.
• Hand held remote control with ON/OFF switch or thermostat.
Handle the gas log burner assembly by the grate and legs only.
Do not pick the unit up by the burner.
Gloves are recommended when handling logs to prevent skin
irritation. Logs are fragile - Handle with care.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be
performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency"
means any individual, firm, 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 fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired 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-fired 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 Altitudes: For altitudes/elevation above 2,000 feet ratings
should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet above
sea level. Contact the manufacturer.
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.
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.
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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 dehumidifier 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).
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