Empire Comfort Systems VF24FP2-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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The Vail Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces
This appliance may be installed in an aftermar-
ket, 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.
WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma-
ble 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 suppli-
er'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.
20248-2-0806

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER'S MANUAL
AND
UNVENTED
GAS FIREPLACE
MODELS
VF24FP2-1
VF24FP3-1
EFFECTIVE DATE
AUGUST 2006
Installer: Leave this manual with the appli-
ance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
This is an unvented gas-fired 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 6.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and main-
tained in accordance with the manufacturer's in-
structions, this product could expose you to sub-
stances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can
cause death or serious illness.
WATER
VAPOR:
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion.
An unvented room heater produces approximate-
ly one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000
BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to
page 6.
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BY-PRODUCT
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED The Vail Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces GAS FIREPLACE MODELS VF24FP2-1 VF24FP3-1 EFFECTIVE DATE AUGUST 2006 This appliance may be installed in an aftermar- ket, 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ........................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ....................4 Introduction ..............................5 Specifications ............................. 6 Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters ................6 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ..............6-7 Gas Supply ..............................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE • An unvented room heater having an input rating of • Do not place trash, logs or other articles on the log set more than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a during operation.
  • Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp Gas

    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 there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer instructions. 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as installation. shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and com- with unvented room heater.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model VF24FP3-1 VF24FP2-1 Accessories VFS-BK Automatic Blower Input Maximum 20,000 20,000/10,000 EHL-24-1 Brick Liner Minimum 14,000 7,000/7,000 VPP1A-22 Aged Brick Liner Fireplace Dimensions VPF24BR Brass Trim Kit Height 26 3/8" 26 3/8" VPF24SS Stainless Steel Trim Kit Depth 10 7/8" 10 7/8"...
  • Page 7 3. Add the BTU/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Vent-free heater BTU/Hr Gas water heater BTU/Hr Gas furnace BTU/Hr Vented gas heater BTU/Hr Gas fireplace logs BTU/Hr Other gas appliances* + BTU/Hr Total BTU/Hr Example: Vented gas heater 20,000 BTU/Hr Vent-free heater...
  • Page 8: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system gas supply line required. by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or...
  • Page 9: Clearances

    CLEARANCES Mantel Clearances for Built-in Installation Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances 30” (762mm) Figure 4 This fireplace can be installed with zero (0") clearance to combustible material. When facing the front of the appliance the minimum clearances to combustible construction (material) are the following: 1.
  • Page 10: Installation Of Fireplace Into Mantel

    INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE INTO MANTEL 1. Position base approximately 5" from wall surface. Installing Fireplace in Mantel 2. Attach nailing flange to fireplace top with two (2) 10 x 1/2" screws. 3. Place fireplace on top of base. 4. Gas line connections must be made at this time. When facing the fireplace the gas supply will enter on right-hand side.
  • Page 11: Built-In Fireplace Installation

    BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation Rough Opening for Installing in Corner Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 5, page 9.
  • Page 12: Log Placement

    Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be purchased wool) to be placed between logs on the flat metal surface of the from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of excess loose burner. material (glowing embers) may adversely affect performance of the heater.
  • Page 13: Vf24Fp3-1 Lighting Instructions

    VF24FP3-1 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 •...
  • Page 14: Vf24Fp2-1 Lighting Instructions

    VF24FP2-1 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. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire A.
  • Page 15: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider Figures 14 and 17 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct webs. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A. flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip.
  • Page 16: Main Burner And Thermostat Operation

    Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot 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.
  • Page 17: Wiring

    WIRING Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. VF24FP3-1 Wiring Diagram Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. Millivolt thermopile is self powered, gas valve does not require 110 volts. Maximum length of 20 feet of 16 AWG to conductor wires is to be used with all optional switches.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    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/ shutoff valve. pilot.
  • Page 19: Parts List

    Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store. Shipments contingent upon strikes, fires and all causes beyond our control. Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 20248-2-0806...
  • Page 20: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW VF24FP2 VF24FP3 Page 20 20248-2-0806...
  • Page 21: Optional Brick Liner Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BRICK LINER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EHL-24-1 for Unvented Gas Fireplace Model VF24FP2-1, VF24FP3-1 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER EHL-24-1. PARTS LIST FOR EHL-24-1, BRICK LINER KIT 1. Remove screen assembly from fireplace. Part Number Description 2. Remove logs from burner assembly. 11504 Liner Mounting Bracket - Front, 2 Required 3.
  • Page 22: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS VFS-BK for Unvented Gas Fireplace Model VF24FP2-1, VF24FP3-1 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER VFS-BK 12. Attach black wire from wire harness to OFF terminal on 1. Lower bottom louver. AUTO/OFF/ON switch. 2. Remove screen front by lifting upward on screen front. 13.
  • Page 23 Figure 4 Figure 3 burner assembly. Insert blower shield front adjacent to blower 23. Position blower shield side beneath left flange on burner motor and blower shield side. Align clearance hole on blower assembly. Align clearance hole on left flange of burner assembly shield front with left, front screw hole on valve cover.
  • Page 24 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Figure 5 Figure 6 28. Place fan control bracket with wires on top of inner casing. 31. Attach rear log support to inner casing with three (3) 10 x 1/2" Remove right, front 10 x 1/2" screw from top of inner casing. screws from Step 4.
  • Page 25 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 No. 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.
  • Page 26: Parts List And Parts View For Optional Trim Kits

    PARTS LIST AND PARTS VIEW FOR OPTIONAL TRIM KITS Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that the part number and description coincide. Index Number Part Number Description VPF24BR Brass Trim Kit 11328 Trim Top 11326 Trim Left 11327 Trim Right VPF24SS Stainless Steel Trim Kit 20227...
  • Page 27: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES 20248-2-0806 Page 27...
  • Page 28 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 FAX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www.empirecomfort.com Page 28 20248-2-0806...

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