Empire Comfort Systems VFH-33M-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual
Empire Comfort Systems VFH-33M-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFH-33M-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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This appliance may be installed in an after-
market, 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 appli-
ance is not convertible for use with other
gases.
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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 supplier.
VFH-33
R-4974

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER'S MANUAL
AND
UNVENTED
GAS FIREPLACE
MODELS
VFH-33M-1
VFH-33R-1
VFH-33T-1
EFFECTIVE DATE
JULY, 2002
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
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
approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for
every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per
hour. Refer to page 6.
heater
produces
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE MODELS VFH-33M-1 VFH-33R-1 VFH-33T-1 This appliance may be installed in an after- market, 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 ................7 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ..............7-8 Gas Supply .............................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE An unvented room heater having an input rating of more place. Do not close glass doors while operating heater. • than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom. •...
  • 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 will and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Important Instructions to Installer All correspondence should refer to complete Model No., Serial 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after No. and type of gas. installation. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card Attention: During initial use of ceramic log you will detect an supplied with unvented room heater.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model VFH-33M VFH-33R/VFH-33T Input Max. 25,000 25,000 Med. 20,000 —— Min. 15,000 17,000 Minimum Firebox Opening Height 30 3/4" 30 3/4" Depth 16 7/8" 16 7/8" Front Width 34 1/8" 34 1/8" Rear Width 24 13/16" 24 13/16" Gas Inlet 3/8"...
  • Page 7: Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters

    WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for become a problem.
  • Page 8: Provisions For Adequate Combustion And Ventilation Air

    PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR (continued) Warning: If the area in which the heater may be operated is WARNING: Rework worksheet, adding the space of the smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building adjoining unconfined space.
  • Page 9: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY The use of the following gas connectors is recommended: Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and — ANS Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal type of gas supply line required. Tubing and Fittings Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter —...
  • Page 10: Clearances

    GAS SUPPLY (continued) excess of 1/2 psig (14" w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on the appliance gas valve, (1.74kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of it will result in a hazardous condition. 10.5" w.c. (2.615kPa). VFH-33R Propane gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0"w.c.
  • Page 11: Combustible Material

    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should This is a fire hazard. be placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE (continued) Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall ( Figure 8) 12. Secure fireplace to hearth or floor. Open lower louver. Locate screw holes in bottom of base. Tighten wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor. 13.
  • Page 13 into pre-drilled holes on fireplace side. Measure from face of 7. Replace and attach the top louver to appliance by using the (4) fireplace to face of drywall strip to determine final depth. (See truss-head, Phillips screws removed in Step 3. Figure 12) 8.
  • Page 14: Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT 1. Install the rear log (#3) behind the pilot assembly directly on the pins on each side of the rear log shield. 2. The middle log (#2) will go directly on the two pins on the flat portion of the burner. 3.
  • Page 15: 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 is installed. In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames.
  • Page 16: Vfh-33M Lighting Instructions

    VFH-33M 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 17: Vfh-33R Lighting Instructions

    VFH-33R 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: Vfh-33T Lighting Instructions

    VFH-33T 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: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 19 and 22 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct 2. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip.
  • Page 20: Main Burner Operation

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 24) 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.
  • Page 21: Wiring

    WIRING Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. 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 22: 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 7. ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob ODS/pilot.
  • Page 23: Parts View & Parts List (Firebox)

    PARTS VIEW & PARTS LIST (Firebox) Parts List for VFH-33M, VFH-33R, VFH-33T Firebox Index Part Number Description DVF-079 Trim Top Welded Assembly 10765 Trim Side - Left 10764 Trim Side - Right 10603 Outer Casing Assembly DVF-076 Inside Mounting Flange (2 Required) DVF-088 Nailing Flange (4 Required)
  • Page 24: Parts List

    PARTS LIST ATTENTION: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Part Index Part Number Description Number Description VFH-33M, VFH-33R AND VFH-33T COMMON PARTS NOT SHOWN P-254 #46 ORIFICE - NAT ONLY 10500 SHIPPING PLATE NOT SHOWN...
  • Page 25: Parts View

    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 62222-0529 VFH-33...
  • Page 26: Optional Brick Liner Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BRICK LINER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EHL-1 for Unvented Gas Fireplace Model VFH-33M, VFH-33R, VFH-33T INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER EHL-1. PARTS LIST FOR EHL-1, BRICK LINER KIT 1. Remove screen assembly from fireplace (2 screws). 2. Remove logs from burner assembly. Index Part 3.
  • Page 27: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EFB-2 for Unvented Gas Fireplace Model VFH-33M, VFH-33R, VFH-33T INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER EFB-2. 16. Remove and discard (1) one # 10 x 1/2" screw located in right 1. If installed, turn OFF gas supply to fireplace. side of casing bottom.
  • Page 28 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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 29: Accessory Parts List

    ACCESSORY PARTS LIST Index Part Index Part Number Description Number Description BATTERY OPERATED REMOTE CONTROL KIT FBT-2, BRASS TRIM KIT R-3483 REMOTE CONTROL DVF-118 BRASS TRIM SIDE - LEFT R-3484 CONTROL UNIT DVF-120 BRASS TRIM SIDE - RIGHT DVF-122 BRASS TRIM TOP FRBTC-1, BATTERY OPERATED REMOTE CONTROL WITH THERMOSTAT FBT-4, EXTENDED TRIM KIT...
  • Page 30: Accessory Parts View

    ACCESSORY PARTS VIEW FWS-1 WALL SWITCH FBT-4 EXTENDED BLACK FRAME VFHL-33BR-1 BRASS LOUVERS Page 30 VFH-33...
  • Page 31: Service Notes

    Service Notes VFH-33 Page 31...
  • Page 32 PH: 1-800-851-3153 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. FAX: 1-800-443-8648 Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. E-MAIL: info@empirecomfort.com Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 WEB SITE: www.empirecomfort.com Page 32 VFH-33...

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