Empire Comfort Systems VFNR-24N-1 Owner's Manual

Unvented

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Vented/Vent-Free Burner
Installer:
Leave this manual with the
appliance.
Consumer:
Retain this manual for future
reference.
WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explo-
sion may result causing property damage,
personal injury 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 sup-
plier'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
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
GAS-FIRED
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER
MODELS
MILLIVOLT
VFNR-24(N,P)-1
VFNR-30(N,P)-1
VARIABLE EXPANDED
VFXV-24(N,P)-1
VFXV-30(N,P)-1
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MODELS
MILLIVOLT
VFNR-24(N,P)-1
VFNR-30(N,P)-1
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.
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 11.
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 (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's
(.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 10.
INTERMITTENT
PILOT
VFNI-24(N,P)-1
VFNI-30(N,P)-1
INTERMITTENT
PILOT EXPANDED
VFXI-24(N,P)-1
VFXI-30(N,P)-1
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL Vented/Vent-Free Burner UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER MODELS INTERMITTENT MILLIVOLT PILOT VFNR-24(N,P)-1 VFNI-24(N,P)-1 VFNR-30(N,P)-1 VFNI-30(N,P)-1 INTERMITTENT VARIABLE EXPANDED PILOT EXPANDED GAS-FIRED VFXV-24(N,P)-1 VFXI-24(N,P)-1 VFXV-30(N,P)-1 VFXI-30(N,P)-1 VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE MODELS MILLIVOLT VFNR-24(N,P)-1 VFNR-30(N,P)-1 Installer: Leave this manual with the This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page VFXI and VFNI Quick Start Guide ....................3-4 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ..................5 Important Safety Information ......................6 Requirements for Canada ......................7 Introduction ............................. 8 Product Specification ........................9 General Information ........................10 Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters ..............
  • Page 3: Vfxi And Vfni Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide - Intermittent Pilot Systems To START the Fireplace: If the pilot is NOT lit: 1. At the same time, press the “OFF” and high flame buttons and release once there is an audible “beep” sound. 2. The pilot will ignite on the sixth beep. You may hear a clicking sound around the same time as that beep, this is normal.
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  • Page 5: 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 there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend and colorless.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will • WARNING! This fireplace needs fresh air for ventilation to run properly. This fireplace has an ODS (oxygen depletion result in death or serious injury. sensor) which will shut down the heater if adequate fresh air is WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, not available.
  • Page 7: Requirements For Canada

    REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA This unit cannot be installed in an UNVENTED application, this WARNING; DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET WITH unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these GLASS DOORS CLOSED requirements. • Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION or near the appliance.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting the log is cured. installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and smoke will occur.
  • Page 9: Product Specification

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATION PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Natural Gas Propane Gas Variable Millivolt Intermittent Variable Millivolt Intermittent Regulator pressure setting 3.5" W.C. 3.5" W.C. 7.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. Gas inlet pressure Max. 10.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 13.0"...
  • Page 10: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the • Plastic bag containing lava rock. room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion • Switch log assembly - VFNR models and ventilation air must be provided. •...
  • Page 11: Provisions For Adequate Combustion & Ventialation 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. DIVIDER A confined space is an area with volume less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btuh of the combined input rates of all appliances drawing combustion FIREPLACE air from that space.
  • Page 12 CLEARANCES (continued) Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) Mantel Clearances with Hood (Figure 5) You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8” above fireplace opening. With sheet metal, you must have non-combustible 24”, 30”...
  • Page 13: Combustible Material

    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. This is a fire hazard. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles.
  • Page 14: Installing As A Vented Appliancd

    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 15: 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”...
  • Page 16: Placement Of Glowing Embers And Lava Rock

    Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot assembly. Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be purchased from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of excess loose material (glowing embers) may adversely affect performance of the heater.
  • Page 17: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    VFNR-(24,30) 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 hand. department.
  • Page 18: Vfxv-(24,30) Lighting Instructions

    VFXV-(24,30) 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 hand. department.
  • Page 19: Vfxi-(24,30) Lighting Instructions

    VFXI-(24,30) & VFNI(24,30) 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. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance B.
  • Page 20: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 16 and 19 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct 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 spider flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip.
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Servicing

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot CAUTION Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 21) When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to Depletion Sensor as follows: clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing.
  • Page 22: Gv34 Remote Control Instructions

    GV34 REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: This remote is for use on VFXV Models ONLY. THERMOSTATIC/TIMER HANDSET FEATURES SLEEP MODE After 8 hours off no signal between the handset and receiver, valve runs to pilot and Sleep Mode Icon is displayed. INITIAL SETUP Radio Frequency Remote A code is selected automatically for all Mertik Maxitrol electronics from...
  • Page 23 GV34 REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS INITIAL SETUP - PROGRAMMING MODE TIMER PROGRAMMING MODE NOTE: Use (up) button only to adjust menu items. Numbers scroll up to • Press (both buttons) and hold for 5 seconds (until the highest setting and then cycle back to the beginning number. Tem- screen blinks) to enter Programming Mode.
  • Page 24: Gv34 Remote Control Wiring

    GV34 REMOTE CONTROL WIRING VFNR Wiring Diagram Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. 24" and 30" Gas Logs (Millivolt) thermopile is self powered gas valve and does not require 110 volts.
  • Page 25: Vfxi And Vfni Remote Control Instructions

    VFXI AND VFNI REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: This remote is for use on VFXI and VFNI Models ONLY. APPLICATION GV60 is a battery-powered electronic and control system for gas appliances with pilot burners and ODS systems. GENERAL NOTES Radio Frequency Remote 433.92 MHz for Europe;...
  • Page 26 VFXI AND VFNI REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS AUTOMATIC OPERATION Standard, Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handset WARNING • Simultaneously press and hold the OFF and (large flame) buttons until a short beep confirms the start sequence has Wiring of valve and receiver must be completed before starting begun;...
  • Page 27 VFXI AND VFNI REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS SETTING THE TIME SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handsets • Select either the MODE or the MODE by TEMP TEMP briefly pressing the SET button. • The display will flash after either: •...
  • Page 28 VFXI AND VFNI REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS Battery replacement Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. Verify that no gas is in Battery replacement is recommended at the beginning of each the area around the appliance, including near the floor. If you heating season.
  • Page 29: Vfxi And Vfni Remote Control Wiring

    VFXI AND VFNI REMOTE CONTROL WIRING MAIN VALVE KNOB MANUAL KNOB PIEZO IGNITER CONNECTION FOR MANUAL IGNITION COMBINATION CONTROL ON/OFF SWITCH INTERRUPTER BLOCK THERMO CURRENT CABLE #2 OR ON/OFF SWITCH WITH SOLDERED CABLE THERMO CURRENT THERMOCOUPLE CABLE #1 IGNITION CABLE RF ANTENNA SPARK 8 WIRE CABLE...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTION When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more. pilot. e. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out.
  • Page 31: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PART DESCRIPTION INDEX PART DESCRIPTION COMMON PARTS VARIABLE - VFXV-(24,30)-1 (CONTINUED) 15423 REAR LOG SUPPORT - 24 27190 EMBER BED ASSEMBLY - 24 27176 REAR LOG SUPPORT - 30 27194...
  • Page 32: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW Page 32 28091-8-0814...
  • Page 33: Master Parts Distrubotr 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 34: Warranty

    WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods speci- fied below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual.
  • Page 35: Appliance Service History

    APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 28091-8-0814 Page 35...
  • Page 36 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 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. www.empirecomfort.com Page 36 28091-8-0814...

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