Superior UNVENTED GAS LOG ROOM HEATERS VFGL-28VSP-4 SERIES User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ......................... page
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Inventory ......................................... page
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Tools Required ................................ page
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Important Safety Information .......... page
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Codes .............................................. page
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Combustion and Ventilation Air ....... page
3
Preinstallation .................................. page
4
Clearances ....................................... page
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Installation ....................................... page
6
Gas Pressure Check ......................... page
7
Flame Appearance ........................... page
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Operation ......................................... page
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Cleaning and Servicing .................... page
8
Replacement Parts .......................... page
8
Optional Equipment/Accessories ..... page
9
Heater Specification Chart ............... page 10
Heater Technical Detail Chart ........... page 10
Troubleshooting Guide .................... page 11
Operating Instructions – Manual ..... page 12
Operating Instructions – Millivolt .... page 14
Replacement Parts List .................... page 16
GENERAL INFORMATION
These Unvented Gas Log Room Heaters incor-
porate unitized ceramic fiber logs which glow
realistically when the heater is operating.
The log sets covered in this document are
manually controlled heater rated units. These
units are equipped with either a standard manual
gas valve or a millivolt gas valve. The control
knob is set to the desired position, which main-
tains a continuous gas burning rate.
A spark ignition system (piezo) allows the gas
pilot to be lit without the use of matches or
batteries and permits operation of the heater
during a power outage.
These heaters are fitted with a specially de-
signed pilot utilizing an oxygen depletion sen-
sor (ODS) which responds to the amount of
oxygen available in the room and shuts the
heater off before the oxygen level drops below
18%. The pilot can be relit only when fresh air
is available. Refer to the Combustion and Ven-
tilation Air section.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR IN-
STALLATION ONLY IN A SOLID FUEL
BURNING FIREPLACE WITH A WORKING
FLUE OR AN APPROVED VENTLESS FIRE-
BOX ENCLOSURE.
Minimum Fireplace (Firebox) Size
Log Set
Height
Depth
Width
18" Models
16"
14"
20" Front
19" Rear
24" Models
16"
14"
35" Front
27" Rear
28" Models
16"
14"
38" Front
30" Rear
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Do not install these Unvented Gas Log Room
Heaters in a bedroom or a bathroom as all
units exceed maximum allowable BTU/hr in-
put of 10,000.
Check the inventory list to be sure that you have
all the necessary parts in usable condition. Also
check for concealed damage.
Inventory
Unvented gas log room heater
Two (2) screws
Bag of decorative volcanic rock
Ceramic fiber log set
Installation and Operating Instructions
Tools and Supplies Normally Required
External regulator (Propane models only)
Manual shut-off valve
Sediment trap
Piping complying with local codes
Pipe compound
Pipe wrench
Tee joint
Screwdriver
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS WITH THE OWNER.
OWNER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUC-
TION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTALLATION IN-
STRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALL-
ING OR TRYING TO OPERATE THIS HEATER.
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING IN-
STRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCU-
MENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED AND OPERATING APPLI-
ANCE, VOIDING ITS WARRANTY. ANY
CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND/OR
ITS OPERATING CONTROLS IS DANGER-
OUS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE
OF THIS APPLIANCE CAN CAUSE SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE,
BURNS, EXPLOSION OF CARBON MON-
OXIDE POISONING.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to
the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nau-
sea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air
immediately. Turn off the gas supply to the
appliance and have it serviced by a qualified
professional, as it may not be operating
correctly.
• Due to high temperatures, the heater should
be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazard of high surface temperature and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully super-
vised when they are in the same room with the
heater.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable
material on or near the heater.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for
servicing the heater must be replaced prior to
operating the heater.
• Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified service person. The heater should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a
professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
It is
important that control compartments, burn-
ers and circulating air passageways of the
heater be kept clean.
• Allow the heater to cool before servicing.
Always shut off the gas to the heater while
performing service work.
• Do not install the heater in a bedroom or
bathroom.