INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE MODELS HYDRAULIC MODELS VFP(32,36)BP2(0,1)L(N,P)-1 MILLIVOLT MODELS VFP(32,36)BP3(0,1)L(N,P)-1 INTERMITTENT PILOT MODELS VFP(32,36)BP7(0,1)L(N,P)-1 Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE WARRANTY........................................................................................................................ 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................. 4 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS.......................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................
WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualified gas appliance technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. You may not know all the following safety precautions which can protect both you and your family from an accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point by point with the members of your household. Someday when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do.
INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with unvented room heater. 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room heater. Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented room heater.
SPECIFICATIONS Model VFP32BP VFP36BP Input Maximum 32,000 36,000 Minimum 22,000 25,000 Height without standoff 32 3/4" 34 3/4" Width 34” 39” Depth 17 3/8" 17 3/8” Gas Inlet 3/8” 3/8” Minimum Firebox Opening Accessories EK-1 Embers Kit PE-20 Platinum Embers FBB4* Variable Speed Automatic Blower VPP32A VFP32BP — Ceramic Aged Brick Liner VPP36A VFP36BP — Ceramic Aged Brick Liner Accessories For VFP(32,36)BP(3,7)(0,1) Only FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control FRBTC Battery Ope
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most supplemental heat applications, the water vapor does not create a problem.
PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR (continued) The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual BTU/Hr used is more than the maximum BTU/HR the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows: A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building. B.
GAS SUPPLY Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Inside Diameter Tubing, Type L Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 0-3 meters 1/2” 12.7mm 3/8” 9.5mm 1/2” 12.7mm 3/8” 9.5mm 10-40 feet 4-12 meters 1/2” 12.7mm 1/2” 12.7mm 5/8” 15.9mm 1/2” 12.7mm 40-100 feet 13-30 meters 1/2” 12.7mm 1/2” 12.7mm 3/4” 19mm 1/2” 12.
GAS SUPPLY (continued) Checking Manifold Pressure VFP(32,36)BP(20,21)LN (Natural gas) will have a manifold pressure of approximately 6.0" w.c. (1.49kPa) at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 7.0" w.c. (1.74kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 10.5" w.c. (2.615kPa). VFP(32,36)BP(30,31)LP (Propane gas) will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0"w.c. (2.49kPa) for maximum input or 4.9"w.c. (1.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard. No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles.
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS H B C A I STANDOFF G J E D GAS LINE OPENING GAS LINE OPENING JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY VFP32BP VFP36BP A 34" 39" B 29" 34" C 17 3/8" 17 3/8" D 31" 36" E 22 7/8" 24 7/8" F 32 3/4" 34 3/4" G 31 7/8" 34 3/8" H 45 1/8" 48 5/8" I 63 3/4" 68 3/4" J 35 3/4" 37 3/4" Figure 8 29898-8-1114 Page 13
INSTALLING HOOD AND TRIM KIT A black hood and trim kit is furnished with each model VFP(32,36)BP fireplace. The hood MUST be installed before the fireplace is used. Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard. Attention: The hood is located behind top louver during shipment of fireplace. Remove top louver for access to hood. The trim kit is used to finish the fireplace. The trim kit is used in place of brick, marble or other finishing material. 1. To remove top louver, lift louver and pull forward.
FIREPLACE FRAMING AND INSTALLATION Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall covering and fireplace facing material. The fireplace framing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. NAIL OR OTHER SUITABLE FASTENER Figure 10 1. Place fireplace in framing opening. 2. Using the four (4) nailing flanges provided with the fireplace, attach two (2) flanges on each side. Attach flanges through prepunched holes.
PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Refer to the Log Installation Instructions for Ember placement. Placing Lava Rock in Front of Burner on Fireplace Floor Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible. Spread lava rocks on fireplace floor in front of the burner pan.
VFP(32,36)BP(30,31) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
VFP(32,36)BP(20,21) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
VFP(32,36)BP(70,71) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which can be lighted with the manual on/off switch, a remote control, or by switching the remote receiver switch to the "ON" position. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B.
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. In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames. NOTE: All flames will be random by design, flame height will go up and down. Glowing embers (rock wool) can cover the pan burner in between the front and middle logs, but very little is necessary to cover this area.
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 13, 15 and 17 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Figures 14, 16 and 18 show an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool.
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS INTERMITTENT PILOT Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows: Correct Pilot Flame Pattern IGNITOR 1. SENSOR 2. Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open end wrench. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows.
MILLIVOLT WIRING Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. WIRING DIAGRAM N GAS VALVE VALVE DE GAZ (OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR MURAL (FACULTATIVE) Use the two leads (Red and Green) to attach optional components.
MILLIVOLT AND HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair the heater. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. b. Ignitor electrode is broken - Replace pilot. c. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable Reconnect ignitor cable. d. Ignitor cable pinched or wet.
INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.25 VDC ELECTRONIC CONTROL VALVE 1. The electronic control valve system includes the ability to switch the pilot from a standing pilot mode to an intermittent pilot mode. • IPI Mode - In the Intermittent Pilot mode, when the unit is turned ON, it will cause spark to the pilot, light the pilot, then allow the burner to light. When the unit is turned to OFF, both the burner and pilot will be OFF.
INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM WHITE REMOTE RECEIVER OR (OPTIONAL) BLUE BLUE WHITE GREEN ( CPI/IPI SWITCH ON/OFF SWITCH PILOT YELLOW WHITE + ON REMOTE - OFF ORANGE BLACK BLACK GAS CONTROL VALVE (GND) WHITE ( BLACK ( GREEN AC/DC POWER ADAPTOR BLACK RED BATTERY BLACK BACK-UP RED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BATTERY HOLDER Figure 24 If any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be replaced, it must be replaced with equivalent gauge and temperature rated wi
INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Brief Description of the Components The gas valve is equipped with a manual HI/LO knob to allow for manual modulation of the gas outlet pressure. The manual HI/LO knob can be replaced by an Empire Comfort Systems Variable Remote Kit. WARNING This appliance is equipped for Natural or Propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted. The Digital Fireplace Control (DFC) is an automatic gas ignition system based on a single microcontroller core.
INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 1 If the DFC giving signal lock out: The board should be unlocked to reinitiate a pilot flame ignition (for the correct unlock sequence refer to the DFC Use and Installation Instructions). NO Is the DFC board in lock out? NO 1. Verify the electrical connections’ integrity and make sure they are in accordance with the relevant system wiring diagram. If necessary replace the wire harness. 2. Replace the DFC board. YES 1.
INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Main burner lights when the pilot only should light. YES 1. Replace DFC board. 2. Replace the gas valve. 1. Verify the pilot flame fully engulfs the tip of the sense electrode. If not replace the pilot assembly. NO 2. Replace the pilot assembly. 3. Carefully clean the electrical connections of the sense cable, and the DFC board sense cable connection. Pilot holds the flame?. NO 4.
OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FBB4 Blower Installation Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet supply line. Note: Junction box on right side of fireplace must be prewired at time of fireplace installation for use with blower assembly. It is recommended that an ON/OFF wall switch be installed that will activate the power supply to the furnace by a qualified electrician. See page 32 for junction box wiring instructions 1.
OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Wiring The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, CITY AND STATE BUILDING CODES. BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THAT MAIN POWER SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED. THE APPLIANCE, WHEN INSTALLED, MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA 70 (LATEST EDITION).
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort. com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit. To Order Parts After the Warranty Period, please contact your dealer or one of the Master Parts Distributors listed below. This list changes from time to time.
VFP32BP(2,3,7) PARTS LIST ATTENTION: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Part Number Index No.
VFP32BP(2,3,7) PARTS LIST ATTENTION: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index No. Part Number Description VFP32BP2 VFP32BP3 VFP32BP7 29 P239 - - NIPPLE, 3/8 NPT X 1 1/2 30 R6427 - - REGULATOR, NAT 6.0” W.C. (NAT ONLY) 30 R6428 - - REGULATOR, LP 10.0” W.C.
VFP36BP(2,3,7) PARTS LIST ATTENTION: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index No.
VFP36BP(2,3,7) PARTS LIST ATTENTION: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index No. Part Number Description VFP36BP2 VFP36BP3 VFP36BP7 27 - R7063 R7063 REGULATOR, PILOT (NAT ONLY) 28 - 20116 29816 TUBING ASSEMBLY (NAT ONLY) 29 P239 - - NIPPLE, 3/8 NPT X 1 1/2 30 R6427 - - REGULATOR, NAT 6.0” W.C. (NAT ONLY) 30 R6428 - - REGULATOR, LP 10.0” W.C.
PARTS VIEW 6 1 7 8 4 2 9 3 11 10 5 12 15 13 18 14 19 31 34 16 16 26 16 17 20 17 32 24 23 20 23 26 22 35 21 22 23 20 29 22 27 33 25 26 27 30 21 33 28 26 28 25 24 33 36 HYDRAULIC VALVE ASSEMBLY MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY 37 38 32 39 40 INTERMITTENT PILOT (IP) VALVE ASSEMBLY Page 38 29898-8-1114
WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualified gas appliance technician.
Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 If you have a general question about our products, please e-mail us at info@empirecomfort.com. If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer. www.empirecomfort.