Sure Heat VFMP Vent-Free - Manual (Page 3)

Do not use this appliance if any part has been submerged under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and
ventilation air. The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 BTU per hour (4.8m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an
unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less that 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU per hour (4.8m3 per kw) of the
aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which
the appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space
provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3
This appliance is equipped with an ODS (oxygen depletion sensor) pilot light safety system that turns off the appliance
if enough fresh air is not available. Additional ventilation is obtained by opening a door to another room or opening
a window.
Always ensure that there is proper ventilation from the area the system is operating in.
Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps in the fireplace shall be permanently closed at time of appliance installation.
This appliance must be used with glass doors in the OPEN position.
A fireplace screen with an opening for combustion air must be in place when the appliance is operating, unless other
provisions for combustion air are provided.
IMPORTANT: During the manufacturing process this appliance is treated with certain coloring agents. These
agents are not harmful, but may produce annoying smoke and smell as they are burned off.
This is a temporary occurrence that ceases after 4 to 6 hours of use. During the "burning off"
period, provide ventilation by opening windows, doors and the chimney flue to allow odors to
dissipate. Any remaining odors will burn off with continued use.
WARNING: This appliance cannot be converted to a gas other than the type for which it was made at the factory.
Operation of this appliance on gases for which it is not equipped may be hazardous. See identification
plate for gas type designation.
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 (800) 229-8647. An incomplete or
damaged appliance may be hazardous. DO NOT INSTALL A DAMAGED OR INCOMPLETE APPLIANCE.
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.
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.
UNPACKING
FIREPLACE PREPARATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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