Sure Heat VMR User Manual

WARNING:

If the information in this manual is 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 telephone. Follow the gas suppliers 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.

Model: VMR24NG/VMR24LP

SURE HEAT

Installation and Operating Instructions for

NATURAL & L.P. GAS

VENTED GAS LOG SETS

Sure Heat Manufacturing

1861 West Oak Parkway

Marietta, GA 30062

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

WARNING:

It is very important to read the instructions in this manual before starting installation.

- Do not attempt to modify or alter the construction of the fireplace or its components. Any modification
or alteration of construction may void the warranty of these units.

WARNING:

Solid fuel shall not be burned in a fireplace where a decorative gas appliance is installed.

Batteries not included. Batteries required: 3 "AAA"'s for remote and 4 "AA'"s for remote receiver.

- 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 with the appliance.

- Please retain this manual for future reference.

- The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code

ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Cod

e

- This appliance must be installed only in a solid fuel fireplace with a working flue and constructed of
non-combustible material.

- 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 necessary due to excessive dust or carpet lint. It is important that the circulating air
passageways be kept clean.

- Keep appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FIREPLACE SIZING GUIDE:

Set Size

24”

Opening

Height

18”

Front

Width

28”

Fireplace

Depth

15”

Chimney
Opening
50 sq. in

Rear

Width

20”

The minimum opening that must be provided by the fireplace chimney to vent the unit properly is shown above
in the sizing chart.

It is necessary to provide adequate combustion and ventilation air. Air for combustion and ventilation must not
be obstructed. Provide adequate clearance around air opening in the combustion chamber and adequate
accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation.

NEVER obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.

WA R N I N G : Any safety guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced before operating the appliance

INSTALLATION

U n p a c k i n g

Unpack the appliance carefully and inspect for missing parts or damages that may have occurred during
shipping. If any part of the appliance is missing or damaged, please notify Sure Heat Manufacturing at
[phone].

Fireplace Preparation

The fireplace needs to be properly prepared before installing this fireplace unit.

1. Turn off gas supply to the fireplace.

2. Clean chimney and fireplace floor of any combustible material to limit the smell from the system.

Gas Piping and Gas Pressure Requirements

PREPARATION
Check the type of gas that is supplied to your fireplace. Only install the unit that is equipped to operate on the gas
that is supplied to your fireplace. All gas piping must be installed to comply with local and national fuel gas codes.
Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping must be resistant to the action of L.P. gas. Before installing the
unit, it is necessary to close the main gas valve at the gas meter or L.P. tank. Ensure that there is proper ventila­tion in the area in which the system is operating.

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GAS PRESSURE INFORMATION

The minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 5.5 inches water column for natural gas and 11.0 inches water col­umn for propane. The maximum allowable inlet gas supply pressure is 10.5 inches water column for natural
gas and 13.0 inches water column for propane. If this appliance is to be supplied with L.P. gas the tank or bot­tle supplying the gas must have a regulator that reduces gas pressure between 11 and 13 inches water col­umn.

WARNING: This 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.

The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG.

BTU Information

Set Natural Gas L.P. Gas

24" 60,000 60,000

Installation to Existing Gas Line in Fireplace

A manual on/off valve should be present within easy reach of the Gas log set. If a manual valve is
not present, one must be installed prior to the gas log installation.

Installation in a Masonry Fireplace

A 1/2" gas supply line must be provided to the fireplace. Most installations require drilling an access
hole through the masonry wall. The supply line should be secured and sealed by mortar within the
access hole. The supply line should also have an on/off valve in the wall or inside the fireplace.

Damper Clamp Installation

This appliance is only to be installed and burned in a fully vented fireplace with a fully functional
damper and chimney that is free of any obstructions. A damper clamp is provided to allow any pilot
combustion products to vent. The unit must be operated with the damper in the fully opened posi­tion. (See Figure 1).

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Figure 1: Damper Stop Clamp

Burner System Location

1. The Burner system should be located towards the back and centered in the combustion chamber of the vented

fireplace. The burner system should be centered from left to right, with about an inch of space on either side.

Connecting Gas Supply to Burner Pan and Log Grate Placement

1. Place burner system in proper location.

2. Attach brass 3/8" to 1/2" gas inlet fitting to the 1/2" gas supply stub. (See Figure 2)

3. Carefully bend the flared tubing as needed to make the connection between the burner assembly and the gas

inlet fitting.

4. Next attach the flared tubing to the burner assembly first, then to the gas inlet fitting.

- Avoid kinking the flared tubing while bending. If tubing must be cut, use a tube cutter. Flare the cut end of the
tube with a flaring tube.

5. Be certain all connections are tight and use pipe compound on all male threads to seal joints.

NOTE: The pipe compound must be resistant to the action of L.P. gas. Test all connections with a soapy water
solution with gas supply turned on. If bubbles appear on any connection, retighten and reset. Once it is
determine there are no leaks whatsoever, turn off gas supply and move to next assembly step.

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Gas Inlet

Fitting

Flared

Tubing

Gas Supply

Stub

Figure 2