Empire Comfort Systems VFP30CA30BN-3 Owner's Manual

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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
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.
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.
— 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 a
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 sup-
plier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OWNER'S MANUAL
GAS-FIRED
AND
CAST IRON
UNVENTED ROOM hEATER
MODELS
VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W)N-3
VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W)P-3
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
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 UNVENTED ROOM
hEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An
unvented room heater produces approximately one (1)
ounce (30 ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's)
of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EMPIRE EMPIRE OWNER'S MANUAL Comfort Systems CAST IRON UNVENTED ROOM hEATER MODELS VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W)N-3 VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W)P-3 GAS-FIRED This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. 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 & VentiLation aiR ....7 gas sUPPLY ......................8 cLeaRances ......................9 aDJUsting aiR sHUtteR ..................10 Log PLaceMent ....................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION ThIS IS A hEATING APPLIANCE Do not oPeRate tHis aPPLiance WitHoUt FRont PaneL instaLLeD. DANGER: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not • WARNING: ANy ChANGE TO ThIS hEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS. avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an ap- WARNING: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not pliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
  • 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 point with the members of your household. Someday when and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend colorless.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Preparation always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, This vent free gas fireplace and its components are tested and safe codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented when installed in accordance with this installation Manual. Report room heater. to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment, specifically check This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently log placement.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W) Accessories Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum 32,000 (9.4) FRBc Battery operated Remote control BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum 22,400 (6.6) FRBtc Battery Operated Remote Control w/Thermostat Height 27 3/4" (704.9 mm) FRBtP 7-Day Programmable Remote Width 28 1/16" (712.8 mm) FRec electric Remote control Depth 17 1/8" (435.0 mm) Wall switch gas inlet 3/8" (9.5 mm) Millivolt Wall thermostat - Reed switch Remote Wall thermostat Accessories automatic Blower Shelf Kit - Includes both left & right shelves...
  • Page 7: Provisions For Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air

    PROVISIONS FOR ADEqUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually WARNING tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually A confined space is an area with volume less than 50 cubic feet per tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation 1,000 Btuh of the combined input rates of all appliances drawing air by one of the methods described in the or applicable local combustion air from that space. Small areas such as equipment codes. rooms are confined spaces. Furnaces installed in a confined space which supply heated air to areas outside the space must draw return Unusually Tight Construction air from outside the space through tightly sealed return air ducts.
  • Page 8: Gas Supply

    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 Tubing, Type L inside Diameter outside Diameter nat. L.P. nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2” 3/8” 1/2” 3/8” 0-3 meters 12.7 mm 9.5 mm 12.7 mm 9.5 mm 10-40 feet 1/2”...
  • Page 9: Clearances

    CLEARANCES 4” (102mm) HEATER CORNERS Clearances (Figures 2, 3, and 4) TO SIDE WALL When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Top of appliance (ceiling) 36 inches Rear Wall 2 inches side Wall 6 inches Heater Corners (45° angle) to Wall 4 inches Floor 0 inches Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
  • Page 10: Adjusting Air Shutter

    aDJUsting aiR sHUtteR The air shutter has been factory set to the optimum performance level for this appliance. LP air shutter is not adjustable. Remove cast iron top and carefully set aside. Remove cast iron front and carefully set aside. 3. Remove screen door by removing two (2) screws. See Figure carefully remove logs and set aside. 5. Remove the log shelf by removing the two (2) screws securing the log shelf to the rear wall. see Figure 6. 6. Remove the burner by removing the two (2) screws at the front of the burner as shown in Figure 7.
  • Page 11: Log Placement

    Log PLaceMent Remove cast iron top and carefully set aside. LEFT TWIG RIGHT TWIG Remove cast iron front and carefully set aside. 3. Remove two (2) screws from screen frame assembly. 4. Carefully remove screen frame assembly and set aside. Remove logs from shipping crate. Remove all protective packaging from logs and interior of firebox. REAR LOG 6. Place rear log onto two (2) pins on rear log support. 7. Place center left front log onto flat portion of left side of burner.
  • Page 12: Operating Guidelines

    OPERATING GUIDELINES Before operating this heater, please review the safety warnings CAUTION pages at the beginning of this manual and those precautions and warnings listed below. During the initial purging and subsequent lightings, never 1. Know what type of ignition system this model has (standing allow the gas valve control knob to remain depressed in the pilot) and follow the applicable SAFETY and LIGHTING "pilot"...
  • Page 13: Lighting Instructions

    LIGhTING INSTRUCTIONS FoR YoUR saFetY ReaD BeFoRe LigHting ING: IF yOU DO NOT FOLLOW ThESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLy, A FIRE OR EXPLO- WARN SION M Ay RESULT CAUSING PROPERTy DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURy OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. ment.
  • Page 14: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME ChARACTERISTICS Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Figure 11 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 13) be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple and thermopile. When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Deple- The flame will surround the thermocouple and thermopile just below tion sensor as follows: the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and 1. Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. main burner flame meet. Figure 12 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open wrench. or thermopile. this will cause the thermocouple or thermopile to cool. 2. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows.
  • Page 15: Main Burner Flame Characteristics

    MAIN BURNER FLAME ChARACTERISTICS Cleaning and Maintenance / Main Burner Figure 14 shows a correct main burner flame pattern. Figure 15 shows an incorrect main burner flame pattern. WARNING If main burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 15: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. • See Troubleshooting, pages 18 and 19. After use, cleaning of the main burner may be required for the proper flame. The main burner may be cleaned by applying air pressure to the ports on the main burner. Cleaning the Log Set and Firebox CAUTION Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. YELLOW FLAMES During the annual inspection and maintenance appointment, the service person should clean dust, lint, and any light accumulation...
  • Page 16: Wiring

    WIRING ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch Wiring of ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch with 750 Millivolt Wall This product is equipped with an ON/OFF/ReMote switch which Thermostat Accessory and Another Accessory is located on the wire channel. a wire harness is attached to the Connect the green and red, stripped and bare, wires on the ON/OFF/ ON/OFF/REMOTE switch. The red, black and green (wires) female ReMote switch wire harness to the 750 millivolt wall thermostat push-ons attach to the ON/OFF/REMOTE switch. At the opposite anD to the remote receiver that is a component in the FRBc, FRec end of the wire harness, the black and green (wires) female push-...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    WIRING (continued) Wiring Diagram REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER/ THERMOSTAT/ CONTROLE E WIRING DIAGRAM DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR (OPTIONAL) THERMOSTAT (FACULATIVE) THERMOSTAT GAS VALVE (OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH VALVE DE GAZ INTERRUPTEUR MURAL REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH (FACULTATIVE) A DISTANCE/OUVERT/ FERME INTERRUPTEUR (OPTIONAL) REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER (FACULTATIVE) CONTROLE E DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLEShOOTING sYMPtoMs - PossiBLe caUses anD coRRections iMPoRtant: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. Place jumper wires across terminal at switch - if burner 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ comes on, replace defective switch. if ok, place jumper pilot.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLEShOOTING (continued) 9. Slight smoke or odor during initial operation. 12. heater produces unwanted odor. a. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing - a. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, Problem will stop after a few hours of operation. chemicals, new carpet, etc. - open window to ventilate 10. heater produces a whistling noise when main burner is room.
  • Page 20: Parts List

    PARTS LIST PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 15484 oUtLet BaFFLe 24043 FIREBOX BRACE (2 REQUIRED) 23938 FiReBoX toP 24034 FiReBoX WaLLs 24017 ReaR Log sUPPoRt 15567 scReen FRaMe asseMBLY R-3624 PiLot asseMBLY - nat R-3623 PiLot asseMBLY - LPg 24560 PiLot BRacket 26562 BURneR asseMBLY P-253...
  • Page 21: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW 26563-4-0111 Page 21...
  • Page 22: Casting Parts List

    casting PaRts List PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PART DESCRIPTION INDEX PART DESCRIPTION COMMON PARTS PORCELAIN BLACK R-9571 Vent oPening inseRt R-9671 INSERT TAB (4 REQUIRED) R-9570 toP inseRt - RigHt R-9669 HINGE PIN (4 REQUIRED) R-9569 toP inseRt - LeFt R-9670 BOLT, 1/4-20 X 1/2” (24 REQUIRED) R-9568 casting toP MATTE BLACK R-9681 casting FRont R-9539 Vent oPening inseRt...
  • Page 23: Casting Parts View

    casting PaRts VieW 26563-4-0111 Page 23...
  • Page 24: Accessory Side Shelves Installation Instructions

    accessoRY siDe sHeLVes instaLLation instRUctions Installing Accessory Side Shelves: 8. Attach side shelf supports one at a time, using (2) ¼-20 hex Remove cast iron or stone inlay inserts from casting top and head bolts per support, sliding support flush to casting before carefully set them aside. fully tightening bolts as shown in Figure 20. Remove cast iron top from stove and place upside down on a Replace cast iron or stone inlay inserts into casting top.
  • Page 25: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    oPtionaL BLoWeR instaLLation instRUctions Installing Optional CIB3 Blower 10. install rheostat through hole in wire channel and align small 1. Loosen, but do not remove, four (4) hex-head screws located tab with small hole. on the exterior, bottom of the appliance. 11. Use an 11/16” wrench to tighten rheostat nut on stationary portion 2. Position the blower assembly at the rear of the appliance. The of knob stem of the rheostat. NOTICE: nut is self-tapping and blower assembly has four (4) keyholes for attachment to the can be started at an angle. exterior, bottom of the appliance. 12. Push rheostat knob onto knob stem until fully seated. 3. Place the large diameter holes in the keyholes over and behind 13. Bend the fan control tab, located on the left side of the back the four (4) hex-head screws that were loosened in Step 1.
  • Page 26 oPtionaL BLoWeR instaLLation instRUctions Cleaning CAUTION The blower wheel will collect lint and could require cleaning once a year. if the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. indicates a dirty wheel. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
  • Page 27: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    oPtionaL BLoWeR instaLLation instRUctions PARTS LIST INDEX PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER R-1454 BRass BUsHing R-1499 RUBBeR gRoMMet 24231 BLoWeR HoUsing R-1410 stRain ReLieF BUsHing R-9927 BLoWeR asseMBLY 24225 BLoWeR coVeR R-6159 coRD set R-9699 WiRe HaRness R-2503 Fan contRoL 24222 Fan contRoL BRacket R-2805 AUTO OFF/ON SWITCH...
  • Page 28: Master Parts Distributor List

    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. For the current list, please click on the Master Parts button at www.empirecomfort.com. Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered Original Equip- ment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Dey Distributing 1401 Willow Lake Boulevard Vadnais Heights, Mn 55101 Phone: 651-490-9191 Toll Free: 800-397-1339 Website: www.deydistributing.com Parts: heater &...
  • Page 29: Appliance Service History

    APPLIANCE SERVICE hISTORy Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 26563-4-0111 Page 29...
  • Page 30 APPLIANCE SERVICE hISTORy Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Page 30 26563-4-0111...
  • Page 31: Quick Reference

    Web Site: www.empirecomfort.com empire comfort systems EMPIRE EMPIRE 918 Freeburg Avenue Belleville, illinois 62220-2623 Comfort Systems The heritage Cast Iron Stoves Models: VFP30ca30B, VFP30ca30F, VFP30ca30M, VFP30ca30s, VFP30ca30W Specifications Model VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W) Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum 32,000 (9.4) BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum 22,400 (6.6) Height 27 3/4" (704.9 mm) Width 28 1/16" (712.8 mm) Depth 17 1/8" (435.0 mm) Gas Inlet (Pipe) 3/8" (9.5 mm) GAS-FIRED Clearances In selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to provide adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper opera- tion.
  • Page 32 EMPIRE EMPIRE 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. Comfort Systems www.empirecomfort.com Page 32 26563-4-0111...

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