Empire Comfort Systems FLINT HILL VFDR18LB10N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems FLINT HILL VFDR18LB10N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Vented/vent-free burner and logs

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Vented/Vent-Free Burner and Logs
FLINT HILL
5 Log Set Shown
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
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 this manual 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
AND OwNer'S MANuAL
uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer Or
VeNTeD DecOrATIVe APPLIANce
MODeLS
VFDr18LB10N-1
VFDr18LBN-1
VFDr24LBN-1
VFDr30LBN-1
VFDT18LBN-1
VFDT24LBN-1
VFDT30LBN-1
VFDM18LBN-1
VFDM24LBN-1
VFDM30LBN-1
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 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 seri-
ous illness.
wATer VAPOr: A By-PrODucT OF uN-VeNTeD
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.
VFDr18LB10P-1
VFDr18LBP-1
VFDr24LBP-1
VFDr30LBP-1
VFDT18LBP-1
VFDT24LBP-1
VFDT30LBP-1
VFDM18LBP-1
VFDM24LBP-1
VFDM30LBP-1
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTrucTIONS AND OwNer'S MANuAL Vented/Vent-Free Burner and Logs uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer Or VeNTeD DecOrATIVe APPLIANce FLINT HILL MODeLS VFDr18LB10N-1 VFDr18LB10P-1 VFDr18LBN-1 VFDr18LBP-1 VFDr24LBN-1 VFDr24LBP-1 VFDr30LBN-1 VFDr30LBP-1 VFDT18LBN-1 VFDT18LBP-1 VFDT24LBN-1 VFDT24LBP-1 VFDT30LBN-1 VFDT30LBP-1 5 Log Set Shown VFDM18LBN-1 VFDM18LBP-1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLe OF cONTeNTS SecTION PAGe Important Safety Information ....................3 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ................4 Introduction ..........................5 Product Specifications ......................6 Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters ............6 General Information .......................7 Requirements for Canada .......................8 Provisions for Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air ............9 Clearances ........................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPOrTANT SAFeTy INFOrMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than and cleaning, by a qualified agency. 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom • The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence •...
  • 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 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 Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and MPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may the room in which the unit is installed. result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PrODucT SPecIFIcATIONS regulator Pressure Gas Inlet Pressure Gas Inlet Pressure Model Valve Type Setting Minimum Natural 3.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 4.5" W.C. VFDR(18,24,30)LB Millivolt Propane 10.0" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. Natural 3.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 5.0" W.C. VFDR18LB10 Millivolt Propane 10.0"...
  • Page 7: General Information

    GeNerAL INFOrMATION Qualified Installing Agency This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- and ventilation air must be provided. ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency.
  • Page 8: Requirements For Canada

    reQuIreMeNTS FOr cANADA normal temporary occurrence. A window should be opened This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, this during the initial bake out period. unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these • Keep burner and control compartment clean. requirements.
  • Page 9: Provisions For Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air

    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 (4.8m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an...
  • Page 10: Clearances

    CLEARANCES (continued) Non-combustible requirements for Safe Installation Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) 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 18”, 24”, 30” Log 41”...
  • Page 11: Combustible Material

    cOMBuSTIBLe MATerIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be This is a fire hazard. placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles.
  • Page 12: Installing As A Vented Appliance

    INSTALLING AS A VeNTeD APPLIANce When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the damper Notice (Damper Clamp Installation) clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors when burning When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper the logs for the first time.
  • Page 13: 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 Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Pipe Length Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2”...
  • Page 14: Vfd(R,T,M)(18,24) & Vfdr18Lb10 Log Placement (5 Log Set)

    VFD(R,T,M)(18,24) & VFDR18LB10 LOG PLACEMENT (5 LOG SET) Before you begin: if you are installing logs onto the VFD(R,T,M)18 or VFD(R,T,M)24 models, this burner assembly 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.
  • Page 15: Vdr(R,T,M)30 Log Placement (7 Log Set)

    VFD(R,T,M)30 LOG PLACEMENT (7 LOG SET) Before you begin: If you are installing logs onto the VFD(R,T,M)30 model, this burner assembly place is supplied with a set of seven ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers.
  • Page 16: Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance

    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 PILOT ASSEMBLY is installed. BURNER TUBE In normal operation at full rate, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames above the rear burner section, and shorter blue flames with glowing embers on the front burner section.
  • Page 17: Wiring - Vfdr Models Only

    wIrING - VFDr MODeLS ONLy burner assembly. Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. On circulating vent-free firebox, install remote control receiver Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. behind bottom louver. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for proper operation after servicing.
  • Page 18: Vfdr(18,24,30)Lb Lighting Instructions

    VFDR(18,24,30)LB 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: Vfdr18Lb10(N,P) Lighting Instructions

    VFDR18LB10(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 20: Vfdt(18,24,30)Lb Lighting Instructions

    VFDT(18,24,30)LB 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 21: Vfdm(18,24,30)Lb Lighting Instructions

    VFDM(18,24,30)LB 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 22: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAMe cHArAcTerISTIcS Figures 21 and 22 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct THERMOPILE PILOT (VFDR ONLY) 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.
  • Page 23: Cleaning And Servicing

    PILOT FLAMe cHArAcTerISTIcS cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figures 25 and 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.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TrOuBLeSHOOTING SyMPTOMS, POSSIBLe cAuSeS AND cOrrecTIONS 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ c. Manual Shutoff valve not fully open - Fully open manual pilot. shutoff valve. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. d.
  • Page 25: Master Parts Distributor List

    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 Equipment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Star-Fire Distributors...
  • Page 26: Vfdr Series Parts List

    VFDr SerIeS PArTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PArT NuMBerS DeScrIPTION VFDr18LB VFDr24LB VFDr30LB 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R3623 R3623 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R3624 R3624 R3624...
  • Page 27: Vfdr Series Parts View

    VFDr SerIeS PArTS VIew 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 5 PIECE LOG SET 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 25734-1-0509 Page 27...
  • Page 28: Vfdr18Lb10 Series Parts List

    VFDr18LB10 PArTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX NO. PART NO. DeScrIPTION 21588 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R3624 PILOT ASSEMBLY (NAT) 21590 PILOT BRACKET (LPG) 23106 PILOT BRACKET (NAT) R9276...
  • Page 29: Vfdr18Lb10 Series Parts View

    VFDr18LB 10 PArTS VIew 18” BURNER 5 PIECE LOG SET 25734-1-0509 Page 29...
  • Page 30: Vfdt Series Parts List

    VFDT SerIeS PArTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PArTS NuMBerS DeScrIPTION VFDT18LB VFDT24LB VFDT30LB 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R5171 R5171 R5171...
  • Page 31: Vfdt Series Parts View

    VFDT SerIeS PArTS VIew 24” BURNER 18” BURNER 5 PIECE LOG SET 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 25734-1-0509 Page 31...
  • Page 32: Vfdm Series Parts List

    VFDM SerIeS PArTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. PArT NuMBerS INDEX DeScrIPTION VFDM18LB VFDM24LB VFDM30LB 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R5171 R5171 R5171...
  • Page 33: Vfdm Series Parts View

    VFDM SerIeS PArTS VIew 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 5 PIECE LOG SET 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 25734-1-0509 Page 33...
  • Page 34: Service Notes

    SerVIce NOTeS Page 34 25734-1-0509...
  • Page 35: Service Notes

    SerVIce NOTeS 25734-1-0509 Page 35...
  • Page 36 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 36 25734-1-0509...

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