Empire Comfort Systems VFP20IN3 series Owner's Manual
Empire Comfort Systems VFP20IN3 series Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFP20IN3 series Owner's Manual

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Vent Free Fireplace Insert
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
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
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
GAS-FIRED
UNVENTED
GAS FIREPLACE
MODELS
VFP20IN3(0,1,2,3)L10(N,P)-1
VFP20IN73L10(N,P)-1
VFP20IN2(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1
VFP20IN3(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1
VFP20IN73L(N,P)-1
VFP28IN2(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1
VFP28IN3(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1
VFP28IN73L(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 (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to page 13.
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 13.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL Vent Free Fireplace Insert UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE MODELS VFP20IN3(0,1,2,3)L10(N,P)-1 VFP20IN73L10(N,P)-1 VFP20IN2(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1 VFP20IN3(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1 VFP20IN73L(N,P)-1 VFP28IN2(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1 VFP28IN3(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1 VFP28IN73L(N,P)-1 GAS-FIRED This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. 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 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ................. 5 INTRODUCTION ........................... 6 SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 7 INSTALLATION IN A FIREPLACE ....................8 FIREPLACE INSERT DIMENSIONS ..................... 9 BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ..................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will • WARNING: DO NOT operate this appliance unless all components including logs, burners, and controls are in good result in death or serious injury. working condition. Never operate this appliance if any log or WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, twig is broken, or out of their intended position. Refer to the could result in death or serious injury.
  • 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 SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and • Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your local LP-Gas colorless. You may not know all the following safety precautions Dealer can give you a "Scratch and Sniff" pamphlet. Use it to which can protect both you and your family from an accident. find out what the propane odor smells like. If you suspect that Read them carefully now, then review them point by point with your LP-Gas has a weak or abnormal odor, call your LP-Gas the members of your household. Someday when there may not...
  • Page 5: Important Installation Guidelines

    IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Proper Log Placement Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans or Logs Installed Near Cold Air Log placement is critical to proper burner performance. Logs must Returns be correctly positioned onto the burner. The photos in this manual Ceiling fans or oscillating floor type fans need to be monitored during the operation of vent-free logs.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.* VFP28IN3 and VFP20IN3 Series Only *Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 750 Millivolt System Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS VFP28IN3*L DECORATIVE SURROUNDS AND FRONTS (1 REQUIRED) Input Btu/hr Maximum 28,000 28,000 Model Description Use On Contemporary Btu/hr Minimum 20,000 20,000 S256BL Black Surround, 6" Wide Sides VFP20IN Orifice S336BL Black Surround, 6" Wide Sides VFP28IN Air Shutter Opening Full Open 1/8”...
  • Page 8: Installation In A Fireplace

    INSTALLATION IN A FIREPLACE 1. Before beginning, remove door and log package from Note: The following statement is also provided on a unit. Also check to make sure there is no hidden dam- separate label plate in the instruction packet. Prior to age to the unit.
  • Page 9: Fireplace Insert Dimensions

    FIREPLACE INSERT DIMENSIONS • Whether optional accessories - devices such as a wall When planning a fireplace insert installation, it’s necessary switch or remote control - are desired. to determine: • Electrical supply requirements for blower. (120V, 60Hz, • Gas supply piping. 1 Amp) •...
  • Page 10: Built-In Fireplace Installation

    BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION In planning the installation for the fireplace, it is necessary If the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other to determine where the unit is to be installed and whether combustible material other than wood flooring, it should be optional accessories are desired.
  • Page 11: Vfp20In Fireplace With Surround Dimensions

    VFP20IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS 40 1/2” 2 3/8” 26 1/2” DF20MBL 40” 1 3/4” 25 5/8” 15/16” DF20LBL 34” 4 1/4” 11 1/2” 20 1/2” 25” DF20GBL 29829-14-1114 Page 11...
  • Page 12: Vfp28In Fireplace With Surround Dimensions

    VFP28IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS 43 1/2” 2 3/8” 29 1/2” DF28MBL 43” 1 3/4” 28 5/8” 15/16” DF28LBL 37” 4 1/4” 14 1/2” 23 1/2” 28” DF28GBL Page 12 29829-14-1114...
  • Page 13: 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 become a problem. heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for 1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application, including every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour.
  • Page 14 PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR (continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors (Figure 6) The space in the above example is a confined space because the Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must actual BTU/Hr used is more than the maximum BTU/HR the space provide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 15: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of Installing the Main Gas Cock the appliance. The insert has a Flexline with shutoff valve located on Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. the right side when facing the unit. See Figures 8 and 9. Consult A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of the unit.
  • Page 16: Clearances

    GAS SUPPLY (continued) Checking Manifold Pressure Propane gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0"w.c. MILLIVOLT VALVES at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 11.0"w.c. for the purpose of input Natural gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately 3.5" w.c. adjustment to a maximum of 13.0"w.c.
  • Page 17 CLEARANCES (continued) FINISHED WALL FLAT MANTEL SHELF 12” 10” 8” 6” 4” 21” 19” 2” 17” 15” 13” 11” VFP20 Series Figure 11 FINISHED WALL FLAT MANTEL SHELF 12” 10” 8” 6” 4” 26” 24” 2” 22” 20” 18” 16” VFP28 Series Figure 12 29829-14-1114 Page 17...
  • Page 18 CLEARANCES (continued) Figures 13 and 14 pertain to VFP(20,28)IN Series. CEILING NO MANTEL 26” MIN. TOP OF FIREPLACE OPENING FLOOR Surround Clearances Figure 13 CEILING NO MANTEL 26” MIN. TOP OF FIREPLACE OPENING FLOOR Glass Front Clearances Figure 14 Page 18 29829-14-1114...
  • Page 19: Combustible Materials

    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating fireplace. This is a fire hazard. appliance.
  • Page 20: Alternate On/Off Switch Installation

    ALTERNATE ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLATION Traditional Cast Iron Surrounds WIRING THE FIREPLACE 1. Find the coiled low voltage wire assembly and ON/OFF Note: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed switch located in the instruction packet. electrician. 2. Attach the flag terminal ends to the “TH/TP” and “TH” CAUTION: DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROLS IF YOU terminals on the front terminal block of the gas valve.
  • Page 21 ALTERNATE ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLATION WIRING THE FIREPLACE Attach the surround panel assembly to the insert. Place the surround panel assembly against the face of the insert and WARNING align the lower retaining tabs with the notches on the insert Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electri- sides.
  • Page 22: Surround Panel Installation

    SURROUND PANEL INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE TRIM SURROUNDS Combustible materials MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face. WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE IN- SERT, NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR INLET/OUTLET LOUVERS ON THE FIREPLACE IN- SERT IN ANY MANNER. NOTE: INSTALL SURROUND PANELS SO THAT THE TOP PANEL RETURN FLANGE SLIDE’S OVER THE TOP FLANGE ON...
  • Page 23: Blower Accessory Information

    BLOWER ACCESSORY INFORMATION THE FAN CONTROL SWITCH IS The appliance, when installed must be electrically CLIPPED BETWEEN THE BURNER connected and grounded in accordance with local BASE AND VALVE BRACKET BLOWER ASSEMBLY codes or, in the absence of local codes. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70. Should this blower require servicing, the power supply must be disconnected. For rewiring of any replacement components, refer to Figures 24 and 25 and the parts list on pages 42 through 45.
  • Page 24: Vfp20In Log Placement

    VFP20IN LOG PLACEMENT Before you begin: Do not, handle these logs with your WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. removed prior to reapplication. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and Replacement Loose Material (glowing embers) water.
  • Page 25: Vfp20In Ember Placement Photos

    VFP20IN EMBER PLACEMENT PHOTOS 29829-14-1114 Page 25...
  • Page 26: Vfp28In Log Placement

    VFP28IN LOG PLACEMENT Replacement Loose Material (glowing embers) Part Before you begin: Do not, handle these logs with your Number: 15999 bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water. All Logs Note: A single layer of embers is to be used when The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean...
  • Page 27: Vfp28In Ember Placement Photos

    VFP28IN EMBER PLACEMENT PHOTOS 29829-14-1114 Page 27...
  • Page 28: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT 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 department. hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control exactly.
  • Page 29: Millivolt Control Valve Lighting Instructions

    MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE 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 department. hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control exactly.
  • Page 30: 10,000 Btu Millivolt Control Valve Lighting Instructions

    10,000 BTU MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE 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 department. hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control exactly.
  • Page 31: Intermittent Pilot Lighting Instructions

    INTERMITTENT PILOT 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. When C.
  • Page 32: Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as PERIODIC CLEANING – Refer to parts diagram for location of well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set items discussed below. is installed. • Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater. •...
  • Page 33: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 28, 30 and 32 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT PILOT Correct Pilot Flame Pattern 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 34 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS INTERMITTANT PILOT Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figures 34, 35 and 36) Correct Pilot Flame Pattern When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen IGNITOR Depletion Sensor as follows: Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. SENSOR When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open end wrench.
  • Page 35: Wiring

    WIRING Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER/ THERMOSTAT/ CONTROLE E controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and WIRING DIAGRAM DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. (OPTIONAL) THERMOSTAT Millivolt thermopile is self powered, gas valve does (FACULATIVE) THERMOSTAT not require 110 volts.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Symptoms - Possible Causes And Corrections

    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. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve - Hand 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more. pilot.
  • Page 37: Ipi Electronic System Operating Instructions

    IPI ELECTRONIC SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.25 VDC ELECTRONIC CONTROL VALVE Follow the SAFETY and LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS for In- termittent Pilot controls found in this manual, and on labels The electronic control valve system includes the ability to switch found in the control compartment located in the lower cavity the pilot from a standing pilot mode to an intermittent pilot mode.
  • Page 38: Ipi Electronic System Wiring Diagram

    IPI ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM BLUE BLUE GREEN WHITE WHITE ORANGE CPI/IPI SWITCH ON/OFF REMOTE RECEIVER PILOT SWITCH (OPTIONAL) YELLOW + ON REMOTE - OFF BLACK BLACK GAS CONTROL VALVE (GND) WHITE GREEN BLACK AC/DC POWER ADAPTOR BLACK ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BATTERY HOLDER If any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be replaced, it must be replaced with equivalent gauge and temperature rated wire.
  • Page 39: Intermittent Control System Troubleshooting

    Brief Description of the Components The gas valve is equipped with a manual HI/LO knob to allow for manual modulation of the gas outlet pressure. The manual HI/LO knob can be replaced by an Empire Comfort Systems Variable Remote Kit. WARNING This appliance is equipped for Natural or Propane gas.
  • Page 40: Intermittent Control System Troubleshooting

    INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING If the DFC giving signal lock out: Verify the electrical connections’ integrity and The board should be unlocked to make sure they are in accordance with the relevant reinitiate a pilot flame ignition (for Is the DFC board in system wiring diagram.
  • Page 41: Intermittent Control System Troubleshooting

    INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Replace DFC board. Main burner lights when the pilot only Replace the gas valve. should light. Verify the pilot flame fully engulfs the tip of the sense electrode. If not replace the pilot assembly. Replace the pilot assembly. Carefully clean the electrical connections of the sense cable, and the DFC board sense cable connection.
  • Page 42: Vfp20In Parts List

    VFP20IN PARTS LIST INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION COMMON PARTS VFP20IN33L and VFP20IN33L10 28061 FIREBOX UPPER BAFFLE P181 ORIFICE #43 - NAT (20,000 BTU) 26157 FIREBOX BAFFLE P182 ORIFICE #55 - LPG (20,000 BTU) 21642 BRICK LINER BRACKET P214 ORIFICE #53 - NAT (10,000 BTU) R9192 BRICK PANEL, BACK...
  • Page 43: Vfp20In Parts View

    VFP20IN PARTS VIEW HYDRAULIC VALVE ASSEMBLY MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY INTERMITTENT PILOT (IP) VALVE ASSEMBLY 29829-14-1114 Page 43...
  • Page 44: Vfp28In Parts List

    VFP28IN PARTS LIST INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION COMMON PARTS VFP28IN33 28053 FIREBOX UPPER BAFFLE R3624 PILOT (NAT) R3623 PILOT (LPG) 26157 FIREBOX BAFFLE P203 ORIFICE #38 (NAT) 21642 BRICK LINER BRACKET R9196 BRICK PANEL, BACK P185 ORIFICE #52 (LPG) R9198 BRICK PANEL, RIGHT SIDE R3626...
  • Page 45: Vfp28In Parts View

    VFP28IN PARTS VIEW HYDRAULIC VALVE ASSEMBLY MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY INTERMITTENT PILOT (IP) VALVE ASSEMBLY 29829-14-1114 Page 45...
  • Page 46: Logs Parts Lists & Parts Views

    LOGS PARTS LISTS & PARTS VIEWS Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Part Description Number VFP20IN LOG SET R7504 LEFT FRONT LOG R7505 RIGHT FRONT LOG R7506 BACK LOG USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide.
  • Page 47: Master Parts Distributor List

    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 Equipment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Dey Distributing...
  • Page 48: Decorative Accessories

    DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer. If you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc., Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62220. Decorative Mission Louver...
  • Page 49: Surround Fronts

    SURROUND FRONTS This fireplace requires a surround, available from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer. The surround shown below allows the fireplace to be installed as an insert in an existing fireplace or in a mantel. For elevated installation in a wall, see the surrounds on the following page.
  • Page 50: Surround Fronts

    SURROUND FRONTS The fireplace requires a surround, available from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer. The DF20GBL and DF20MBL surrounds shown below allow the fireplace to be installed elevated in a wall. For installation as an insert in an existing fireplace or in a mantel, see the DF20LBL on the previous page.
  • Page 51: Warranty Terms

    WARRANTY TERMS 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 52 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 52 29829-14-1114...

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