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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND

OWNER'S MANUAL

UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR

VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

MODELS

VFSR-16C-2 VFSV-16C-2

VFSR-18C-2 VFSV-18C-2

VFSR-24C-2 VFSV-24C-2

VFSR-30C-2 VFSV-30C-2

VFSR-18RAO-2 VFSV-18RAO-2

VFSR-24RAO-2 VFSV-24RAO-2

VFSR-30RAO-2 VFSV-30RAO-2

VFSR-18RS-2 VFSV-18RS-2

VFSR-24RS-2 VFSV-24RS-2

VFSR-30RS-2 VFSV-30RS-2

EFFECTIVE DATE

JULY 2003

This is an unvented gas-ﬁred heater. It uses air (oxy-

gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions

for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be

provided. Refer to page 7.

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 UNVENT-

ED 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 6.

WARNINGS

If the information in this manual is not followed

exactly, a ﬁre or explosion may result causing prop

erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂammable

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

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

ﬁre department.

– Installation and service must be performed by

a qualiﬁed installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

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.

The White Mountain Log Collection

Summary of content (24 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL The White Mountain Log Collection UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE MODELS 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 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. • Never burn solid fuels in a ﬁreplace where a gas log set is installed. • Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of trafﬁc and away from furniture and draperies.
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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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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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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. 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 than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.
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CLEARANCES (continued) Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances 18", 24", 30" Log 16" Log (Figure 3) Non-Combustible Material Distance Requirements for Safe Installation 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 noncombustible 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 placedon or attached to the ﬁreplace. This is a heating appliance. The ﬂow of heat can ignite combustibles. Figure 8 Figure 7 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 and National Fuel Gas Code, Section 6.6 since, the gas logs are operated with the damper open, non-combustible material and minimum mantel requirements do not apply. This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning ﬁreplace (masonry ﬁreplace or manufactured ﬁreplace) with a working ﬂue and constructed of noncombustible material. Damper stop installation: A damper stop must be provided with the unit. Contact your dealer to obtain one.
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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 (Feet) 0-10 10-40 40-100 100-150 Schedule 40 Pipe Inside Diameter Nat. L.P. 1/2" 3/8" 1.3 cm 1.0 cm 1/2" 1/2" 1.3 cm 1.3 cm 1/2" 1/2" 1.3 cm 1.3 cm 3/4" 1/2" 1.9 cm 1.3 cm Tubing, Type L Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. 1/2" 3/8" 1.3 cm 1.0cm 5/8" 1/2" 1.6 cm 1.3cm 3/4" 1/2" 1.9 cm 1.3cm 7/8" 3/4" 2.2 cm 1.9cm Note: Never use plastic pipe.
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LOG PLACEMENT VFSR and VFSV-(16, 18, 24, 30)C Before you begin: This unit is supplied with a set of ﬁve ceramic ﬁber logs. Do not, handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic ﬁbers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of ﬁbers. Every burner has a shipping plate on burner pan. This shipping plate must be removed before log placement.
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PROPER INSTALLATION SEQUENCE: VFSR and VFSV-(18, 24, 30)RAO (Figures 12 and 14) 1. Remove shipping plate from burner pan. 2. Place two (2) log grates onto two (2) left, front pins and two (2) right, front pins on burner pan. Secure grates with two (2) Tinnerman clips. 3. Place right, rear (#1) log onto right, rear pin on rear log support. 4. Place left, rear (#2) log onto left, rear pin on rear log support. 5. Place left, front (#3) log onto two (2) left, front pins on burner pan. 6.
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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Provided with the log set is a small bag of glowing embers (rock wool) to be placed between logs on the ﬂat metal surface of the burner. TOP VIEW OF LOG SET REAR LOG Placement of Glowing Embers (rock wool) For Refractory Sassafras (RS) Logs Figure 18 Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects.
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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.
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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. department. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools.
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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. 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 21 and 24 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 22 and 25 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. 2.
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 26) 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. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A.
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WIRING 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 27 to provide optional wall switch, thermostat, or remote control. Maximum length of 20 feet of 18 AWG to conductor wires is to be used with all optional switches.
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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.
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PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index No.
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PARTS VIEW HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer. All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When ordering parts, ﬁrst obtain the Model Number from the name plate on your equipment.
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SERVICE NOTES Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 Page 24 PH: 1-800-851-3153 FAX: 1-800-443-8648 E-MAIL: info@empirecomfort.com WEB SITE: www.empirecomfort.