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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER'S MANUAL

Vented/Vent-Free Burner

This is an unvented gas-red heater. It uses air

(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.

Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila-

tion air must be provided. Refer to page 9.

WARNING: If not installed, operated and

maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions, this product could expose you to

substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which

can cause death or serious illness.

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. Refer to page 8.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket

permanently located, manufactured (mobile)

home, where not prohibited by local codes.

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

appliance.

Consumer: Retain this manual for future

reference.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other am-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-

plier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the re department.

— Installation and service must be performed

by a qualied installer, service agency or the

gas supplier.

WARNING: If the information in these instruc-

tions are not followed exactly, a re or explo-

sion may result causing property damage,

personal injury or loss of life.

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER

MILLIVOLT MODELS

VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-4

VARIABLE MODELS

VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-3

MANUAL MODELS

VFSM-(18,24,30)-3

VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

MANUAL MODELS

VFSM-(18,24,30)-3

VARIABLE MODELS

VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-3

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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EMPIRE Comfort Systems INSTALLATION Instructions AND Owner's Manual Vented/Vent-Free Burner UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER MILLIVOLT MODELS VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-4 VARIABLE MODELS VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-3 MANUAL MODELS VFSM-(18,24,30)-3 OR VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas........................................................................................... 4 Requirements for Canada............................................................................................................... 5 Introduction..............................................................
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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.
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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.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, this unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these requirements. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decorative Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. Do not burn wood or solid fuels in a fireplace where a decorative gas log set is installed.
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Save this manual for future reference. Please read this manual before installing and using the appliance. Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Natural Gas Variable Millivolt Manual Variable Millivolt Manual 3.5" W.C. 3.5" W.C. 6.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. Max. 10.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 13.0" W.C. Min. 5.0" W.C. 5.0" W.C. 7.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. Regulator pressure setting Gas inlet pressure Propane Gas Model Gas Valve Type BTUH Max. Rate BTUH Med. Rate BTUH Min.
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GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater. They are not intended to be a primary heating appliance.
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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. 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 spaces.
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CLEARANCES (continued) Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) Non-Combustible Requirements for Safe Installation Material Distance 12" or more Non-combustible material Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8" with the installation of the optional fireplace hood. If you cannot extend non-combustible material at least 8", you must operate heater with flue damper open.
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COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard. No greeting card, 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. Figure 7 Figure 8 FIREPLACE PREPARATION • • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions.
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INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE Notice: (Damper Clamp Installation) When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper clamp must be used. When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the damper clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors when burning the logs for the first time. Installing Damper Clamp (Figure 9) Remove all ashes or other debris from the fireplace.
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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.
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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage will provide your best effects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible. Place just enough embers on the burner to obtain the glow and a gold, yellow flame. Do not place embers (rock wool) over large ports in rear portion of burner. Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot assembly.
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VFSR-(16,18,24,30) 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.
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VFSV-(16,18,24,30) 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.
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VFSM-(18,24,30) 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. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 16 and 19 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 17 and 20 show an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 21) When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows: 1. 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. 2. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider webs.
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WIRING Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. VFSR Wiring Diagram (Figure 22) Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. 16", 18", 24" and 30" Gas Logs (Millivolt) thermopile is self powered gas valve and does not require 110 volts. See Figure 22 to provide optional wall switch, thermostat, or remote control.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. Keep ignitor cable dry - Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. e. Broken ignitor cable - Replace ignitor cable. f.
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PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index No. Part No. Description Index No. Part No.
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PARTS VIEW 20 21 26333-6-1112 Page 23
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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.
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WARRANTY TERMS 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.
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APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Page 26 Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 26333-6-1112
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APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name 26333-6-1112 Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Page 27
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EMPIRE Comfort Systems 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.