Empire Comfort Systems VFD26FM series Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFD26FM series Owner's Manual

Vent-free gas fireplaces

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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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER'S MANUAL
AND
UNVENTED
GAS FIREpLACE
MODELS
(A)VFD26FM(2,3)0(N,W,C)-1
(A)VFD26Fp(2,3)0L-1
(A)VFD26Fp30L10-1
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 9.
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 8.
A
BY-pRODUCT
OF
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces GAS FIREpLACE MODELS (A)VFD26FM(2,3)0(N,W,C)-1 (A)VFD26Fp(2,3)0L-1 (A)VFD26Fp30L10-1 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 Installer: Leave this manual with the appli- 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 BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ..................6 FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS ......................7 WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS ........8 SPECIFICATIONS .........................
  • 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 and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety 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: 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 the fire- place into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of the fire- place flush with a wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 9.
  • Page 7: Fireplace Dimensions

    FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS GAS LINE OPENING GAS LINE JUNCTION BOX OPENING ASSEMBLY (A)VFD26 Series Dimensions Index Letter Dimension 30 1/4" 768mm 30" 762mm 13 1/8" 333mm 18 1/8" 460mm 26" 660mm 25" 635mm 36 1/4" 921mm 36 1/4" 921mm 51 1/4" 1302mm Figure 4 23466-4-0509...
  • Page 8: Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters

    SPECIFICATIONS Model (A)VFD26F(M,P)3 (A)VFD26F(M,P)2 (A)VFD26FP30L10 Input Maximum 20,000 20,000 10,000 Minimum 14,000 14,000 Orifice 2.10 mm (P-288) #49 (.073") P-265 #53 (.0595") P-214 Air Shutter Opening 1/8" 1/8" 1/8" Orifice #55 (.052") P-182 #55 (.052") P-182 #64 (.036") P-193 Air Shutter Opening Open Open Open...
  • Page 9: Provisions For Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air

    PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually 3. Add the BTU/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate Vent-free heater BTU/Hr combustion and ventilation air.
  • Page 10 PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Ventilation Air From Inside Building Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. provide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 11: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY be placed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and to the appliance. type of gas supply line required. 2. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be Recommended Gas pipe Diameter disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of...
  • Page 12: Clearances

    CLEARANCES Mantel Clearances for Built-in Installation Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances 12” (30.5cm) MANTEL COMBUSTIBLES ALLOWED 10” (25.4cm) 11” 8” (27.9cm) (20.3cm) 10 1/4” (26.0cm) 6” 9 ½” (15.2cm) (24.1cm) 4” 8 3/4” (10.2cm) (22.2cm) 2 ½” 5 ½” (63.0cm) (14.0cm) 4 3/4”...
  • Page 13: Installation Of Fireplace And Mantel

    INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE AND MANTEL 6. Place back base and fireplace in desired location. Remove fireplace from carton. 7. Connect gas line and electrical wiring at this time in accor- Remove mantel top and front base from mantel assembly. dance with local codes. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPENING...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE AND MANTEL 11. Place mantel top onto mantel assembly. Attach mantel assembly to studs in the wall through the "back brace" using two (2) 3" drywall screws provided. 12. Install outer frame. See Page 22. 10. Slide front base under front of mantel assembly. 13.
  • Page 15: Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT 1. Place front logs (#1 and #2) between front grate flange and Attention: Do not use Figures 12 and 13 to order logs. Refer to main burner. Align notches on front logs with locator tabs in Page 26, Parts list and Page 27, Parts View to order logs. base.
  • Page 16: Placement Of Glowing Embers (Rock Wool)

    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 17: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    (A)VFD26FP3L10(N,P) 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 18: (A)Vfd26F(M,P)3 Lighting Instructions

    (A)VFD26F(M,P)3 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 19: (A)Vfd26F(M,P)2 Lighting Instructions

    (A)VFD26F(M,P)2 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 20: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider Figures 15 and 18 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 21: 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 22: Outer Trim Instructions

    OUTER TRIM INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove upper louver, grasp louver at left and right ends; lift and pull forward. 2. Open bottom louver, then lift to remove. 3. Install the right frame and left frame to the fireplace. Align clearance holes in frame with screw holes in fireplace. At- tach right frame and left frame to fireplace.
  • Page 23: (A)Vfd26F3 Wiring

    (A)VFD26F3 WIRING Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Attention: The remote receiver bracket is not used in this Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify installation. proper operation after servicing. 1. The remote receiver can not be placed behind the gas valve Millivolt thermopile is self powered, gas valve does not require 110 and burner assembly.
  • Page 24: Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions

    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 ELECTRI- CALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFpA 70 (LATEST EDITION).
  • Page 25: 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 26: Parts List

    TUBING ASSEMBLY 23493 TUBING ASSEMBLY R3625 VALVE R9369 VALVE 23496 TUBING ASSEMBLY 23496 TUBING ASSEMBLY R3436 SWITCH, REMOTE/OFF/ON R3436 SWITCH, REMOTE/OFF/ON R3435 WIRE ASSEMBLY R3435 WIRE ASSEMBLY Page 26 23466-4-0509 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623...
  • Page 27: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW 27 28 5 PIECE LOG ASSEMBL MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBL THERMOSTATIC VALVE ASSEMBL 23466-4-0509 Page 27...
  • Page 28: Fbbx Blower Kit Extension Installation Instructions

    FBBX BLOWER KIT EXTENSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Unvented Gas Fireplace Model (A)VFD26F(M,p)2, (A)VFD26F(M,p)3 Disregard FBB4 Blower Installation Instructions. Follow the in- Blower Wheels stallation instructions with your FBBX blower extension kit or the The blower wheels will collect lint and could require periodic (A)VFD26 Instruction Manual.
  • Page 29: Fbb4 Optional Variable Speed Blower

    FBBX BLOWER KIT EXTENSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) 11508 SWITCH BRACKET R-9377 HARNESS R-1131 SCREWS R-2737 #10 X 1/2 SCREWS FBBX Blower Kit 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX BLACK WHITE SWITCH BLACK SWITCH BRACKET WHITE GROUND SPEED CONTROL FBBX Wiring Diagram FBB4 OpTIONAL VARIABLE SpEED BLOWER FBB4 BLOWER ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 30: Fpp26E Optional Brick Liner Kit Installation Instructions

    FPP26E OPTIONAL BRICK LINER KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove screen from fireplace. Remove branch log and rear log from burner assembly. Insert back panel into firebox. Insert one (1) side panel into firebox. Align clearance hole on brick panel bracket with screw hole in the left or right interior top of firebox. Use two (2) 10 x 1/2" screws to attach brick panel bracket to interior, top of firebox.
  • Page 31: How To Order Repair Parts

    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 62222-2623 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62222 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 FAX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www.empirecomfort.com Page 32 23466-4-0509...

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