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MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO PERFORM GAS FITTING WORK • �n r / � h4?, DATE PERMIT#fliO&JT-Gb&/z }x $s CITY cry. �„ JOBSITE ADDRESS 1/3 /'7c� 7-{or..*Le- t erre_ .t- OWNERS NAME OvrS_bc.01 �y OWNER ADDRESS TEL FAX TYPE OR OCCUPANCY TYPE COMMERCIAL❑ EDUCATIONAL ❑ RESIDENTIAL PRINT CLEARLY NEW ❑ RENOVATION: Lys RCPLACEMENT:0 PLANS SUBMITTED: YES 0 NO©- APPLIANCES 1 FLOORS-0 BSM 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 BOILER BOOSTER __ CONVERSION BURNER COOK STOVE DIRECT VENT HEATER DRYER _ FIREPLACE - FRYOLATOR FURNACE GENERATOR - GRILLE INFRARED HEATER LABORATORY COCKS . MAKEUP AIR UNIT OVEN POOL HEATER • Ft C 'C E ROOM I SPACE HEATER t ROOF TOP UNIT , KT 197163 7EST /. -• UNIT HEATER � � UNVENTED ROOM HEATER / "f oF/(cir-iir ['i`w• 'C) WATER HEATER • L -- - —`— OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE I have a current liability insurance policy or its substantial equivalent which meets the requirements of MGL.Ch.142 YES ❑ I IF YOU CHECKED YES,PLEASE INDICATE THE TYPE OF COVERAGE BY CHECKING THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY OTHER TYPE INDEMNITY 0 BOND ❑ OWNER'S INSURANCE WAIVER:I am aware that the licensee does not have the Insurance coverage required by Chapter 142 of the Massachusetts General Laws,and that my signature on this permit application waives this requirement. CHECK ONE ONLY: OWNER 0 AGENT 0 J SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR AGENT b I hereby certify that all of the details and information I have submitted or entered regarding this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge 3- and that all plumbing work and Installations performed under the permit Issued for this application will be In compliance h all Pertinent provi f the �} Massachusetts State Plumbing Code and Chapter 142 of the General Laws. PLUMBER-GASFITTER NAME G/e.___ e_ 5LtrLICENSE# ?C42/ SIGNATURE MP❑ MGF❑ JPJGI=❑ LPG!❑ CORPORATION❑ti PARTNERSHIP❑# LLC❑ COMPANY NAME ADDRESS Z-0 .D c cis ���� Rd. CITY %"r STATE /7/1- ZIP O 2.-6Y•5' TEL 17Y 2-09-0M2 FAX CELL EMAIL In - OUGH GAS INSPECTION OT , /THIS PAGE FOR INSPECTOR USE ONLY FINAL INSPECTION NOTES _ a i Yes No • a THIS APPLICATION SERVES AS THE PERMIT 0 0 /-', ,"�- / /��• • � _ FEE: $ PERMIT ft � I r PLAN REVIEW NOTES �IA it, I •• ,. • • • • • i _ eognffizogzeueta 1 ett°11,4lad � � 4 u — 4t ta �, &e, Mandiat .i I Rol. (80. 1025, Au c1, N , 77714 01775 tie APPLICATION FOR PERMIT Nee krt. City or Town: Yarmouth Date: 04/20/2018 Permit Number: 102245 In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 148, as provided in Section 10 A application is hereby made by: Address: 113 MAYFLOWER TERRACE!South Yarmouth, MA 02664 For permission to: Unvented Gas Heater Installation 527CMR 1.12.8.6 Name of Competent Operator Rich Gorskey!New England Plumbing Cert. No. Date Issued-Rejected 04/20/2018 By (Signature of applicant) Date of Expiration: Fee: $50.00 $ Paid Due 139 113M01 ,per //J� ����gg ® , wR - LB4gd76o4Gweacui BG one ,' , itlr4 ■ =..riff 0 311/2 ,Smuirks, 0 Utz No12, Jou, £'.0. (8. 1025, Ata n, dad, Now MA 01775 out PERMIT DIG SAFE NUMBER City or Town: Yarmouth Date: 04/20/2018 • Start Date: Permit Number(if applicable) 102245 In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 148, as provided in Section 10 A this permit is granted to: Rich Gorskey/New England Plumbing For permission to: Unvented Gas Heater Installation 527CMR 1.12.8.6 Restrictions: Strict and complete compliance with all federal,state and local laws, rules,regulations and codes. Notify YFD before and after work is complete. At: 113 MAYFLOWER TERRACE/South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Fee Paid$ $50.00 This permit will expire on Signature of Official Granting Permit Title (` ATT. Ali CA( This permit must be conspicuously posted upon the premises S. • Page 1 of 2 • 11/2441(V. Lou. arm _ Robin Glenney From: Aaron Wyatt[aaronwyatt 'greaternewengland.cor) Sent Thursday,November 07,2013 12:30 PM To: 'Robin Glenney':'Jennifer Shovlin' DMS FIREPLACE SHOP, INC, Subject:RE:Mass Approval numbers 277 WHITES PATH SOUTH YARMOUTH,MA 02664 Robin, • Here's the link to the MA plumbing board site to look them up by product description or by manufacturer. h ttp://license.reg.state.m a.us/pubUc/pl_products/pb_search.asp? type=G&ma nufactu rer=Empire+Comfort+Systems% 2 C+Inc&stype=spec&model=V FSV&prod uct=&description=&prize=50 here's the info and codes below. 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EM.PIRE _______am COMFORT SYSTEMS VentedNent-Free Burner UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER „R, • j MILLIVOLT MODELS I � . VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-4 Ii ` " y-rl VARIABLE MODELS' VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-3 'IT, n 1. `" iP. 'I FSP �Ii MANUAL MODELS I�® �' R, VFSM-(18,24,30)-3 in os OR ;� VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE .i)c MANUAL MODELS This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket VFSM-(18,24,30)-3 permanently located, manufactured (mobile) VARIABLE MODELS home,where not prohibited by local codes. VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-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. Installer: Leave this manual with the NATIONAL We suggest that our gas appliance. FIREPLACETUhearth products be installed Consumer Retain this manual for future reference. NFI and serviced by profes- he U.S.who are certified in the U. by the National WARNING: If the information in these instruc• Fireplace Institute°(NFI)as tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explo- CERTIFIED NFI Gas Specialists. vwvadartBwd.wy sion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses alr — Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila- this or any other appliance. tion air must be provided. Refer to page 9. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS WARNING: If not installed, operated and • Do not try to light any appliance. maintained in accordancewith the manufacturer's • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not instructions, this product could expose you to use any phone in your building. substances in fuel orfrom fuel combustion which • Immediately call your gas supplier from can cause death or serious illness. a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas sup- plier's instructions. WATER VAPOR:A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, ROOM HEATERS call the fire department. Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. — Installation and service must be performed Anunventedroomheaterproducesapproximately by a qualified Installer,service agency or the one(1)ounce(30ml)ofwaterforevery1,000BTU's gas supplier. (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 8. Page 1 V V TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas 4 Requirements for Canada 5 • Introduction 6 Product Specification 7 General Information 8 Water Vapor: By Product of Unvented Room Heaters 8 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air 9 Clearances 9-10 Combustible Material 11 Fireplace Preparation 11 Installing as a Vented Appliance 12 Before Fully Installing the Appliance 12 Gas Supply 13 Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock 14 Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance 14 VFSR-(16, 18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions 15 VFSV-(16, 18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions 16 VFSM-(18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions 17 Pilot Flame Characteristics 18-19 Cleaning and Servicing 19 Wiring 20 Troubleshooting 21 Parts List 22 Parts View 23 Master Parts Distributor List 24 How to Order Repair Parts 24 Warranty Terms 25 Appliance Service History 26-27 Page 2 26333-6-1112 v IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION A DANGER:Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, • AWARNING:Do not use a blower insert,heat exchanger insert will result in death or serious injury. or other accessory not approved for use with this heater. • Periodic examination and cleaning of the venting system of A WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoid- the solid-fuel burning fireplace, including frequency of such ed,could result in death or serious injury. examination and cleaning,by a qualified agency. A CAUTION:Indicates a hazardous situation which.if not avoided, • The installation must conform with local codes or,in the absence could result in minor or moderate injury. of local codes,with the National Fuel Gas Code,ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA54. NOTICE:Addresses practices not related to personal injury. • NOTICE:Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than and at least annually by a qualified service person.More frequent 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than bedding material,etc. It is imperative that the control compart- 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or ment,burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance bathroom. be kept clean. • Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a gas log set is • Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance installed, must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. Provide ad- • Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out equate combustion and ventilation air. of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. • The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT be ob- • Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the structed. appliance. • Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the corn- • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high sur- bustion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for servic- face temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ing and proper operation. NEVER obstruct the front opening of ignition. the appliance. • Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in • An unvented room heater intended for installation in a solid-fuel the same room as the appliance. burning fireplace shall comply with the following instructions. • This unit complies with ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Heaters and it • Afireplace screen must be in place when the appliance is operating also complies with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented Appliances and,unless other provisions for combustion air are provided,the for Solid Fuel Buming Fireplaces.State or local codes may only screen shall have an opening(s)for introduction of combustion allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration.Check air. your state or local codes. • Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a masonry or UL 127 factory- • Correct installation of logs, proper location of the heater and built fireplace in which an unvented room heater is installed. annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with • Any glass doors shall be fully opened when the appliance is in sooting.Sooting,resulting from improper installation or operation, operation. can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace. • Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps in the fireplace shall be • Avoid any drafts that could alter burner flame patterns. Do not permanently closed at time of appliance installation. allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace.Do not place a blower • A WARNING:Failure to keep the primary air opening(s)of the inside bum box area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts bumer(s)clean may result in sooting and properly damage. that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning • A WARNING:Before installing in a solid-fuel burning fireplace, will occur as a result of drafts. the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot,creosote, • A WARNING:Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. AWARNING When used without adequate combustion and ventilation air, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH. heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE,an odorless,poisonous Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,with gas, headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, Do not Install heater until all necessary provisions are heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once!Have made for combustion and ventilation air. Consult the heater serviced written Instructions provided with the heater for information Some people — pregnant women, persons with heart or lung concerning combustion and ventilation air.In the absence disease, anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, those of Instructions, refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, at high altitudes—are more affected by carbon monoxide than ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,Air for Combustion and Ventilation, others. or applicable local codes. The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen at This is equipped with a PILOT SAFETY its location.If this heater is installed in a structure having a high This heaterad to turn off the heater if not LIGHTSAF fresh air SYSTEMis vertical dimension,the possibility exists that the oxygen supply at available. 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 DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM! effect.The use of this fan will also improve the comfort level in the If heater shuts off,do not relight until you provide fresh air. structure.When a fan is used to circulate air,it should be located so that the air flow is not directed at the burner. If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean. 26333-6-1112 Page 3 a i V SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane(LP-Gas)is a flammable gas which can cause fires by point with the members of your household.Someday when and explosions. In its natural state, propane Is odorless there maynotbeaminutetolose,everyone'ssafetywilldepend and colorless. You may not know all the following safety on knowing exactly what to do.If,after reading the following precautions which can protect both you and your family from information,you feel you still need more information,please an accident Read them carefully now,then review them point contact your gas supplier. 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 person and the fire department. Even though you may not phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas. continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not • Get everyone out of the building,vehicle,trailer, or area. Do re-enter the building,vehicle,trailer,or area. that IMMEDIATELY. • Finally,let the service man and firefighters check for escaped • Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves. gas. Have them air out the area before you return. Properly • LP-Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas such trained LP-Gas service people should repair the leak, then as basements.When you have reason to suspect a gas leak, check and relight the gas appliance for you. keep out of basements and other low areas. Stay out until firefighters declare them to be safe. • Use your neighbor's phone and call a trained LP-Gas service NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE Some people cannotsmell well.Some people cannotsmellthe there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes. odorof the chemical put into the gas.You mustfind out if you The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls, can smell the odorant in propane.Smoking can decrease your masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room.That will take ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its odor intensity. sensitivity or ability to detect that odor.Sometimes other odors in the area mask the gas odor. People may not smell the gas odor LP-Gas may stratify in a closed area,and the odor intensity could or their minds are on something else. Thinking about smelling a vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air,there may be gas odor can make it easier to smell. more odor at lower levels.Always be sensitive to the slightest gas The odorantin LP-gas is colorless,and itcan fade undersome odor.If you detect any odor,treat it as a serious leak.Immediately circumstances.For example,if there is an underground leak,the go into action as instructed earlier. movement of the gas through soil can filter the odorant.Odorants in LP-Gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading can occur if SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER • Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas.Your local LP-Gas cause odor fade. If such conditions are suspected to exist, Dealer can give you a"Scratch and Sniff'pamphlet.Use it to a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable. If you have any find out what the propane odor smells like.If you suspect that question about the gas odor, call your LP-gas dealer.A your LP-Gas has a weak or abnormal odor,call your LP-Gas periodic sniff test of the LP-gas is a good safety measure Dealer. under any condition. • If you are not qualified, do not light pilot lights, perform • If,at any time,you do not smell the LP-Gas odorant and you service, or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-Gas think you should,assume you have a leak.Then take the same system. If you are qualified, consciously think about the immediate action recommended above for the occasion when odor of LP-Gas prior to and while lighting pilot lights or per- you do detect the odorized LP-Gas. forming service or making adjustments. • If you experience a complete "gas out,' (the container is • Sometimes a basement or a closed-up house has a musty under no vapor pressure),turn the tank valve off immediately. smell that can cover up the LP-Gas odor. Do not try to light If the container valve is left on, the container may draw in pilot lights,perform service,or make adjustments in an area some air through openings such as pilot light orifices. If this where the conditions are such that you may not detect the occurs,some new internal rusting could occur.If the valve is odor if there has been a leak of LP-Gas. left open,then treat the container as a new tank.Always be • Odor fade, due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of sure your container is under vapor pressure by turning it off new cylinders and tanks,is possible.Therefore,people should at the container before it goes completely empty or having it refilled before it is completely empty. 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 long before refilling. Cylinders and tanks which have been out of service for a time may develop intemal rust which will Page 4 26333-6-1112 L. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, A WARNING; DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET this unit can only be installed as a VENTED application WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED with these requirements. • Clothing or other flammable material should not be IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION placed on or near the appliance. • Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decora- operation. tive Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning • During manufacturing,fabricating and shipping,various Fireplaces. Do not burn wood or solid fuels in a fireplace components of this appliance are treated with certain where a decorative gas log set is installed.This appliance is oils, films or bonding agents. These bonding agents for installation only in a solid fuel burning fireplace, masonry are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and fireplace or manufactured fireplace. smells as they are burned off during initial operation of A Warning:Any modification to this gas log set or to con- the appliance. This is a normal temporary occurrence. trols can be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the A window should be opened during the initial bake out gas log set can cause serious injury or death from fire, period. burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning. • Keep burner and control compartment clean. 1. Please follow all local codes regarding installation, • A WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning combustion and ventilation air or in the absence of f replace,the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned local codes follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified Z223.1(U.S. installation), or CAN/CGA-B149, Installa- chimney cleaner. • Installation and repair should be done by a qualified tion Code (Canada installation). 2. Proper installation, burner pan location and log service person. The appliance should be inspected placement is important to achieve optimum look and before use and at least annually by a qualified service Person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to performance of your gas log set. The logs have been designed for easy location and placement on the grate excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and and must be followed for proper operation. 3. Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept cl position.A fireplace screen must be in place when the • Doan. log set is burning. Adequate combustion air must be Do not put anything around the fireplace that will provided for proper venting. All flames should go up obstruct the flow of ventilation air, • and out the top of the firebox into the flue vent. If any Do keep the appliance area clear and free from flames float or curl forward into the room do not operate combustible material,gasoline and other flammable va- appliance. Check for an open flue and adequate pors• and liquids. combustion air into the room. A damper clamp must Ayearly examination and cleaning ofst be p the ting system be installed on the firebox damper to maintain an open of the qualified burning fireplace must be performed by flue vent condition. Refer to page 12 INSTALLING a qualified agency. DAMPER CLAMP • Do make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. 4. Young children must be carefully supervised when • Clean not use this appliance if any part has been under they are in the same room as the gas log while in nand replace damaged parts. water. Immediately call a qualified operation. Do not place stockings, clothing or any service technician flammable material above or near the fireplace. to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the 5. Do not substitute or use materials other than those control system and any gas control which has been supplied for use with the log set. under water. 6. Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on • Never burn solid fuels in fireplace where a gas log set is page 4 of this manual installed. • This unit 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. 26333-6-1112 Page 5 ti INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT: Read all Instructions carefully before starting Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as installation.Failure to follow these installation Instructions may the log Is cured. result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and Save this manual for future reference. smoke will occur.To prevent triggering of smoke alarms,ventilate Please read this manual before Installing and using the the room in which the unit is installed. appliance. Instructions to Installer A WARNING 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after This appliance Is for Installation only in a solid-fuel burning installation. masonry or UL 127 factory-built fireplace or in a listed 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied ventless firebox enclosure. It has been design certified for with unvented room heater/vented decorative appliance. these installations.Exception:DO NOT Install this appliance 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented in a factory-built fireplace that includes instructions stating room heater/vented decorative appliance. it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, gas logs. 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 A WARNING (mobile) home,where not prohibited by state or local codes. Any modification to this unvented gas heater or its controls 'Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale,from can be dangerous.Improper installation or use of the heater the manufacturer. can cause serious injury or death from fire,burns,explosion This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the or carbon monoxide poisoning. rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. Well Head Gas Installations New Installation Some natural gas utilities use"well head"gas.This may affect the VFSV Model -variable does not operate-ON is OFF/OFF is ON- Btu output of the unit.Contact the gas company forthe heating value. wires into the back of receiver are reversed. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing spud/orifice size. Solid-fuels shall not be burned in afireplace where a vented decorative appliance is installed. A vented decorative appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non-combustible material. ACCESSORIES Any alteration of the original design, Installed other than as Description Color shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not For use with VFSV,VFSM and VFSR models shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person _ and company making the change. EK-1 Embers Kit Important ELH-1 Fireplace Hood for Vent-Free Logs Black All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,Serial Number and type of gas. ELI-I-2 Fireplace Hood for Vent-Free Logs Brass For use with VFSR models only FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control with Ther- mostat FREC Electric Remote Control FWS Wall Switch TMV Wall Thermostat, Millivolt-Reed Switch Notice:Thermostats are for Vent-Free Applications only. Page 6 26333-6-1112 .. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Natural Gas Propane Gas Variable Millivolt Manual Variable Millivolt Manual Regulator pressure setting 3.5"W C. 3.5"W.C. 6.0"W.C. 10.0"W.C. 10 0"W.C. 10.0"W.C. Gas inlet pressure Max. 10.5"W.C. 10.5"W.C. 10.5"W.C. 13.0"W.C. 13.0"WC. 13.0"W.C. Min. 5.0"WC. 5 0"W.C. 7.0"WC. 11.0"W.C. 11.0"W.C. 11.0"W.C. Model Gas Valve Type BTUH Max.Rate BTUH Med.Rate BTUH Min.Rate VFSV-16 Natural Variable25,000 - 17,500 VFSV-16 Propane Variable 22,500 15,750 VFSR-16 Natural- Millivolt 25,000 • ss µ 17,500 VFSR-16 Propane Millivolt 22,500 - 15,750 Natural Variable 32,000 - 19,000 VFSV. ,,... . .. . . . . .. . .. .. , „_», ......,.:_ . ...._,"- ,.„ VFSV-18 , n_y» Propane w , Variable 32,000 - 19,000 -q.,.m»,.M- VFSR-18 Natural Millivolt 32,000 22,000 •VFSR-18 Propane Millivolt 32,000 - 22,000 VFSM-18Natural Manual 32,000 27,000 22,000 VFSM-IBT,...m,,.. Propane ....-.., . ,,,_,.....,.. _ManualL;,.,.....,,,„. .,., r .,32,000 _......,..: 27,000 22.000 ,,..>,.,`. .,. .,-, ....,..„ VFSV-24 Natural Variable 36000 000 , 20, VFSV-24 Propane Variable 36,000 - 20,000 Nat• ural Millivolt 36,000 - r 25,000 VFSR-24 . VFSR-24 Propane Millivolt 36,000 n.M. ,.., 25,000 VFSM-24 Natural Manual 36,000 27,000 22,000 VFSV-30 Natural ~ ,Variable 38,000 20,000 VFSM-24 Propane Manual 36,000 27,000 22,000 VFSV-30 Propane Variable 35000 - 20,000 VFSR-30 Natural Millivolt 38,000 -• 26,000 VFSR-30 Propane Millivolt 38,000 - 26,000 VFSM-30 Natural Manual 38,000 27,00022,000 VFSM-30 Propane Manual 38,000 27,000 22,000 26333-6-1112 Page 7 GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air(oxygen)from the Make sure you have received all parts: room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been and ventilation air must be provided. received.You should have the following: Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials,gasoline • Gas log grate/burner assembly. and other flammable vapors and liquids. • Two(2)masonry anchoring screws and two(2)10 x 1/2"black Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater.They are not sheet metal anchoring screws. intended to be a primary heating appliance.Water vapor produced • Plastic bag containing glowing embers (rock wool) for burner by an unvented heater can create moisture problems in a home coverage. when operated for extended periods of time. • Plastic bag containing lava rock. During manufacturing,fabricating and shipping,various components • Switch log assembly-VFSR models of this appliance are treated with certain oils,films or bonding agents. • Remote kit-VFSV models These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke Millivolt controlled heater designed to be operated with optional and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the devices for ON/OFF functions. appliance;possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation.This • Wall switch or thermostat with wire. is a normal and temporary occurrence. • Hand held remote control with ON/OFF switch or thermostat. The initial break-in operation should last 2-3 hours with the burner Handle the gas log burner assembly by the grate and legs only. at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening Do not pick the unit up by the burner. windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate.Any odors remaining after this initial break-in period will be slight and will disappear with Gloves are recommended when handling logs to prevent skin continued use. irritation.Logs are fragile-Handle with care. This appliance must not be used with glass doors in the closed Qualified Installing Agency position.This can lead to pilot outages and severe sooting outside Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- the fireplace. ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water. performed only by a qualified agency.The term"qualified agency" Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room means any individual,firm, corporation, or company that either in heater and replace any part of the control system and any gas person or through a representative is engaged in and is respon- control which has been under water. sible for(a)the installation, testing, or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing of A WARNING equipment that is experienced in such work;that is familiar with all precautions required, and that has complied with all the This appliance is equipped for(natural or propane)gas.Field requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. conversion is not permitted. State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made Before you get started by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of inspect the contents forMassachusetts. Carefullyshipping damage.If any parts are missing or damaged,immediately inform the dealer from whom you Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental purchased the appliance. Do not attempt to install any part of the room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 appliance unless you have all parts in good condition. CMR-30 upon sale of the unit. 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 The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not heater produces approximately one(1)ounce (30m1)of water for become a problem. every 1,000 BTU's(.3KWs)of gas input per hour. 1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application,including Unvented room heaters must be used as supplemental heat(a ample combustion air and circulation air. room)rather than a primary heat source(an entire house).In most 2. If high humidity is experienced, a dehumidifier may be used to supplemental heat applications,the water vapor does not create a help lower the water vapor content of the air. problem. In most applications, the water vapor enhances the low 3. Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat source humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather. (an entire house). Page 8 26333-6-1112 . ♦ PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. DIVIDER A confined space is an area with volume less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btuh of the combined input rates of all appliances drawing combustion air from that space.Small areas such as equipment rooms are confined FIREPLACE spaces.Fumaces installed in a confined space which supply heated air to areas outside the space must draw return air from outside the space through tightly sealed return air ducts.A confined space must have 2Orielopenings into the space for combustion air.One opening must be within 12 inches of the ceiling and the other must be within 12 inches of the floor.The required sizing of these openings is determined by whether " L;- inside or outside air is used to support combustion,the method by which the air is brought to the space(vertical or horizontal duct)and by the i total input rate of all appliances in the space. -w\ /t., Unusually Tight Construction N2,/ The airthat leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction,you must provide additional fresh air. Unusually tight construction Is defined as construction Example of Large Room with 1/2 Wall divider. where: Figure 1 a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater less with openings gasketed or sealed,and rating per the definition of unconfined space: b. Weatherstripping has been added on openable windows and doors,and (L1+LJ)FT x(W)FT x(H)FT c. Caulking orsealants are applied to areas such as joints around BM/Hr= x1000 window and door frames,between sole plates and floors,be- 50 If tweenwall-ceiling joints,between wall panels.atpenetrationsfor as ane uncrea onfinehd thespheater may adequatebequced mbustionmaller anan thatdeation plumbing,electrical, and gas lines,and at other openings. air un a ofi the me ho spdesce ibin National Fuel ventilation If your home meets all of the three criteria above,you must provide ANSIr by one .1 the methods described in the National Gas Code, additional fresh air. 2223.1,NFPA54. Adhere to all codes, or in their absence, the latest edition of THE ' A WARNING NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54 which can be obtained from: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that American National Standards InstituteNational Fire Protection Associa- defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight tion,Inc. construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by 11 West 42nd St. Batterymarch Park one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code,ANSI New York,NY 10018 Quincy,MA 02269 Z223.1/NFPA 54,Air for Combustion and Ventilation, or applicable local codes. CLEARANCES inimum Pretensions For olid Fue Burning Fireplaces UL127 Glass Doors Factory Built Fireplaces(Figure 2) Make sure that glass doors are open during all operations of Model A B C D the logset. The opening of the glass door frame should be the fVFSV-16 ^' . 18" M 11 12" 2-etre,~, „._.,....._......,.........."T dime'iaion„sod Litho n,i„; ,,u,, fiei,t opc,Iii,g of th0 fircLoA. 24" 18" VFSR-16 18" 11 1/2" 24" 18" Follow these instructions to ensure safe installation. VFSV-1 ( ,8.�.......,.„-.17M...w, " 14",. .,�2.................. 7,-,_'"' t 8" 17" ii Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard. VFSR-18 17" 14" 28" 17" VFSM 18 21" 14" 32"yr' 17" " N.,is VFSV-24 23" 14" 30" 18" rVFSR-24 23" 14" 30" 18" D VFSM-24 27" 14" 34" 18" . 1 VFSV-3026" 14" 34" 20" [V -30Tdimensions shown and defined in the fireplace manufacturer's instructions 30 14 38" 20" are minimum clearances to maintain in installing this D ` /w� VFSR-3026" 44 heater. Left and right clearances are determined when facing the \�/, front of the heater. Figure 2 26333-6-1112 Page 9 i• CLEARANCES (continued) Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) Non-Combustible Requirements for Safe Installation Material Distance 12"or more Non-combustible material 18", 24", 30"Log 41" Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be ex- tended to at least 8"with the installation 16"Log 36" of the optional fireplace hood.If you can- -- not extend non-combustible material at least 8". you must operate heater with IP. flue damper open. 6„ Mantel Clearances with Hood (Figure 5) •• You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace serj opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8"above fireplace opening.With sheet metal,you must have non-combustible MEMmaterial behind it. Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least 1/2"thick.Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible Figure 3 material. The sides of the fireplace opening must be 6"from any combustible Example:A mantel may project from the wall a maximum of 2"at a wall.The ceiling must be at least 36"(for the 16"log)and 41"(for minimum of 13-1/2"above the opening,and a maximum of 6"at a 18",24"and 30"logs)from the fireplace opening. minimum of 15"above the opening. Mantel Clearances Without Hood (Figure 4) 8"Mantel You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace 6°Mantel opening.Non-combustible material must extend at least 12"above 9-Mantel ** fireplace opening.With sheet metal,you must have non-combustible HEAT RESISTANT 2"Mantel I material behind it. MATERIAL 8'WITH HOOD Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least % 14.25" 16.0" 1/2"thick.Sheet metal should not be Installed onto combustible I 15.0'5. I material. 10"and less I M HOOD HEATER IN 1.'• ��FIREPLACE HEAT RESISTANT N. 28• __ OR FIREBOX MATERIAL N. Figure 5 If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must proceed to one of the following steps: • Operate the heater with the flue damper open. See page 11 HEATER IN FIREPLACE for Installing as a Vented Appliance. OR FIREBOX • • Raise the mantel to the proper height Remove the mantel. I±' Floor Clearance (Figure 6) If installing heater at floor level,the minimum distance to combus- combus- tibles is"0"inches. Figure 4 If your installation does not meet the above clearances,you must proceed to one of the following steps: HEATER IN FIREPLACE • Use a hood or OR FIREBOX • Operate the heater with flue damper open. See page 11 for Sat ii Installing as a Vented Appliance. . COMBUSTIBLE • Raise the mantel to the proper height 1--1 MATERIAL • Remove the mantel. Figure 6 Page 10 26333-6-1112 • L, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. No greeting card,stockings or ornamentation of any type should be This is a fire hazard. placed on or attached to the fireplace.This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles. ._ - .�.. ��� =jII -W HEAT jr-1 _ FLOW JLie-- h,Low I • lir t.r ` 4 -- it_o Figure 7 Figure 8 FIREPLACE PREPARATION • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES • Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING remove ashes,soot,creosote or other obstructions. Have this COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE APPLIANCES cleaning performed annually after installation. FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES • Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor or wall of fireplace. If not, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting.Use a heat-resistant sealant.Do not seal chimney flue Appliance Input Rate(BTU/hr) damper. 20 30 40 Install and operate the appliance as directed in this manual, Chimney Minimum Opening**(sq.In.) FOR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES Height"(ft) FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE APPLIANCES 6 17.6 25.7 33.8 FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES 8 16.5 23.7 31.2 Appliance Input Rate(BTU/hr) 10 15.1 21.7 28.7 20 I 30 I 40 15 14.1 19.9 26.1 Chimney20 12.9 18.5 23.7 Height'(ft) Minimum Opening"(sq.In.) 30 12.2 16.9 21.6 10 11.3 16.6 22.1 Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height 15 8.6 12.6 17.3 is 6 feet. 20 7.5 10.8 14.5 •• Chart shows minimum opening (sq. in.)for given height and input rate. 25 6.6 9.6 12.6 30 6.2 9.1 11.3 35 5.7 8.0 10.8 40 5.3 7.5 10.2 • Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height is 10 feet. •• Chart shows minimum opening (sq. in.)for given height and input rate. 26333-6-1112 Page 11 INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE Notice: (Damper Clamp Installation) When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors damper clamp must be used. when burning the logs for the first time. Installing Damper Clamp(Figure 9) Remove all ashes or other debris from the fireplace. If the fireplace is equipped with an ash dump be sure to seal the kb. / door with furnace cement or high temperature silicone. Be �`' sure to check the damper for proper operation and verify that the flue passageway is open. DAMPER CLAMP Place the clamp over the lip of the damper and tighten the DAMPER hold down bolt until the clamp is securely attached to the damper. This will prevent the damper from accidentally closing. Manual and millivolt controlled gas logs may be installed as a vented decorative log set in compliance with ANSI 221.60 iir /AA and National Fuel Gas Code. When the gas logs are oper- ated with the damper open, non-combustible material and minimum mantel requirements do not apply. TYPICAL FIREPLACE Figure 9 BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE • Turn off the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox. Assembly Procedure: (Figure 10) • Seal any fresh air vents and/or ash clean-out doors 1. Center the gas log unit in the fireplace or firebox. Make located on the floor or wall of the fireplace. If left un- certain the front feet of the grate sit inside the front edge sealed, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use of the fireplace or firebox. a heat resistant sealant. Do not seal the chimney flue 2. An anchor hole is provided in the two bottom side mem- damper. bers of the grate frame.After centering the grate correctly, Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace,the chimney mark the hole positions on the fireplace/firebox floor. flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes Drill two (2) 5/32" diameter holes approximately 1-1/2" and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. deep for masonry screws or 1/8" hole for sheet metal You must secure the gas log heater to the fireplace screws. floor.If not the entire unit may move you adjust 3. Anchor the grate to the fireplace/firebox floor using the the controls. Movement of unit may cause shifting screws provided. Refer to Figurel0. of the gas logs which leads to sooting and improper Proper installation of the grate is essential to prevent any burning.Grate movement could cause a gas leak. movement of the gas logs and controls during opera- Special care is required if you are installing the unit tion. ANCP into a sunken fireplace.You must raise the fireplace / OR SCREWS floor to allow access to gas log controls. This will insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting. Raise the fireplace floor using noncombustible materials. r egi SII vliaitral �� Figure 10 Page 12 26333-6-1112 1� • ♦' GAS SUPPLY Check all local codes for requirements,especially forthe size FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTION and type ofgas supply line required. _■.TEe HANDLEF EXTUBING /3/8 NPT NIPPLE YP pP Y q GAS SUPPLY Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L rpt°11 Inside Diameter Outside Diameter X11"` � I I �� sOt • Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" 3/8° FLARE SHUT OFF VALVE FLARE FITTING 0-3 meters 12.7mm 9.5mm 12.7mm 9.5mm 10-40 feet 1/2" 1/2° 5/8" 1/2° RIGID GAS LINE CONNECTION 4-12 meters 12.7mm 12.7mm 15.9mm 12.7mm 40-100 feet 1/7 1/2" 3/4" 1/2" CLOSE NIPPLE 3/8 NPTNIPPIF7 13-30 meters 12.7mm 12.7mm 19mm 12.7mm TEE HANDLE !/// 100-150 feet 3/4" 1/7 7/8" 3/4" 116):11 31-46 meters 19mm 12.7mm 22.2mm 19mm ��--- - - -� �- Notice: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether SHUT OFF VALVE your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized. NPT GAS SUPPLY NPT UNION Notice: Since some municipalities have additional local Figure 11 codes, it is always best to consult your local authority and The use of the following gas connectors is recommended: installation code. — ANS Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Installing a New Main Gas Cock Tubing and Fittings Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. — ANS Z21.45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of of Other Than All-Metal Construction the unit.Where none exists,or where its size or location is not The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the adequate, contact your local authorized installer for instal- authority having jurisdiction. The state of Massachusetts lation or relocation. requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be three feet in length. resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases.The gas Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System lines must be checked for leaks by the installer.This should 1. To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, a 1/8" be done with a soap solution watching for bubbles on all (3.175mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test exposed connections, and if unexposed, a pressure test gauge connection,must be placed immediately upstream should be made. of the gas supply connection to the appliance. Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks. Appli- 2. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be ance must be disconnected from piping at inlet of control disconnected from the gas supply piping system during valve and pipe capped or plugged for pressure test any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in Never pressure test with appliance connected; control excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). valve will sustain damage! 3. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping gas line upstream of the gas control to aid in servicing. It is system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig required by the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be (3.5 kPa). installed near the gas inlet. This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected into the gas line that is capped Attention! If one of the procedures results in pressures in on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles excess of 1/2 psig (14"w.c.)(3.5 kPa)on the appliance gas may collect. valve, it will result in a hazardous condition. 26333-6-1112 Page 13 4, PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very indi- Refer to Parts List, Page 21 to order loose material (rock vidual and light coverage will provide your best effects. We wool). recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make Placing Lava Rock In Front of Burner on Fireplace your coverage as light and fluffy as possible. Floor Place just enough embers on the burner to obtain the glow Spread lava rocks on fireplace floor in front of the burner pan. and a gold, yellow flame. The lava rocks are for decorative effect and are not required Do not place embers (rock wool) over large ports in rear for fireplace operation. portion of burner. ATTENTION: DO NOT PLACE LAVA ROCKS ON Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot as- BURNER, LOGS OR ROCK WOOL.THE LAVA ROCKS sembly. SHOULD ONLY BE PLACED ON THE FIREPLACE Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be FLOOR. purchased from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.Application of excess loose material (glowing embers) may adversely affect performance of the heater. ©WARNING:All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot(rear right back side of the pan burner) as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed. 1 � In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the ��` flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames. ���r� I�spip Notice:All flames will be random by design,flame height will �7�� o uand down. ' itt♦I' z� Glowing embers (rock wool) can cover the pan burner in • 1 between the front and middle logs,but very little is necessary Variable-Figure 13 to cover this area. Excess ember material causes the yellow flame to become orange and stringy.Apply just enough to Cs, obtain slow glow and a gold yellow flame. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not y allow fans to blow directly into fireplace. Do not place a blower inside the burner area of the firebox.Ceiling fans may I1 ?r:." create drafts that alter flame patterns. Sooting and improper �� burning will result. j•® —i • ii;•:;