Sure Heat VFMO Vent-Free - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FIREPLACE SIzING GUIDE AND BTU INFORMATION
This appliance is designed as an unvented room heater when installed in a non-combustible fireplace with the
flue damper closed.
This appliance may be used as a heating appliance only if unvented heating appliances are permitted by local
state and city codes. If unvented heaters are not permitted, then the fireplace vent damper must be locked at
the minimum vent area required by local codes, or in the absence of local codes, by the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1 or latest edition).
This installation manual contains valuable safety instructions and installation procedures that should be
understood before installation of the unit. The owner of this appliance should keep this instruction manual to
refer to in the future. It is the installer’s responsibility to instruct the owner of this unit in the proper use and
maintenance of this appliance.
DANGER: THIS APPLIANCE, AS ANY GAS-FIRED APPLIANCE, CAN PRODUCE POISONOUS CARBON
MONOXIDE ALONG WITH OTHER COMBUSTION PRODUCTS. CARBON MONOXIDE, IN STRONG
CONCENTRATIONS, CAN CAUSE SICKNESS, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND DEATH.
GASEOUS FUELS ARE HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE IN CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS AND ARE VERY
FLAMMABLE. ANY GAS LEAKS IN THE PLUMBING SUPPLYING GAS TO THIS APPLIANCE CAN LEAD
TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
WHEN PROPERLY INSTALLED, USED AND MAINTAINED, THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT PRODUCE
CARBON MONOXIDE IN DANGEROUS QUANTITIES. HOWEVER, SINCE CARBON MONOXIDE CAN BE
DEADLY POISONOUS, THE INSTALLER AND ALL USERS OF THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD READ AND
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
BTU Information
Opening Front Rear Fireplace Natural Gas L.P. Gas
Set Size Height Width Width Depth Max. Min. Max. Min.
18” 18” 22” 18” 12” 34,000 22,000 34,000 22,000
24” 18” 28” 20” 15” 40,000 22,000 40,000 22,000
Sufficient space must be provided around this appliance to provide air for combustion and ventilation. Any
alterations to this unit or its controls may be hazardous.
Do not install this heater in bedrooms or bathrooms, or campers.
These instructions should be studied carefully before the installation and operation of this unit.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel gas
Code ANSI Z223.1, latest edition.
The installation and repair of this unit should be conducted by a licensed or qualified service person.
This appliance must be kept clear from combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.
Solid fuels should not be burned in a fireplace where an unvented room heater is installed.
Keep burner and control compartment clean. See Installation and Operating Instructions accompanying heater.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
Children should be supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance.
All people should be notified of the high surface temperatures of the system to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
This system should be inspected upon installation and annually by a professional service person. It is
necessary to keep controls, burner and air passageways clear of any debris.
Do not place any combustible material on or around the appliance.
WARNING: This appliance is only for installation in a solid fuel burning fireplace made
of non-combustible materials or approved ventless firebox enclosure.