Empire Comfort Systems VFSR-16-3 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual
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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Vented/Vent-Free Burner
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.
Installer: Leave this manual with the appli-
ance.
consumer: retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
wArNING: If the information in these in-
structions are not followed exactly, a fire or ex-
plosion 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 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
uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer Or
VeNTeD DecOrATIVe APPLIANce
MODeLS
MILLIVOLT
VArIABLe
VFSr-16-3
VFSV-16-3
VFSR-18-3
VFSV-18-3
VFSr-24-3
VFSV-24-3
VFSr-30-3
VFSV-30-3
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation
air must be provided. Refer to page 8.
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 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 7.
MANuAL
VFSM-18-3
VFSM-24-3
VFSM-30-3
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- Page 1 EMPIRE EMPIRE AND OwNer'S MANuAL Comfort Systems Vented/Vent-Free Burner uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer Or VeNTeD DecOrATIVe APPLIANce MODeLS MILLIVOLT VArIABLe MANuAL VFSr-16-3 VFSV-16-3 VFSR-18-3 VFSV-18-3 VFSM-18-3 VFSr-24-3 VFSV-24-3 VFSM-24-3 VFSr-30-3 VFSV-30-3 VFSM-30-3 This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLe OF cONTeNTS Section Page Important Safety Information .........................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................4 Requirements for Canada ..........................5 Introduction..............................6 General Information............................7 Water Vapor: By Product of Unvented Room Heaters ..................7 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ................8 Clearances .............................. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPOrTANT SAFeTy INFOrMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than • The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ •... -
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: Requirements For Canada
reQuIreMeNTS FOr cANADA WARNING; DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, this wITH GLASS DOOrS cLOSeD unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these requirements. • Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance. -
Page 6: Introduction
INTrODucTION Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as the log IMPOrTANT: read all instructions carefully before starting 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 7: General Information
GeNerAL INFOrMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the • Plastic bag containing glowing embers (rock wool) for burner room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion coverage. and ventilation air must be provided. •... -
Page 8: Provisions For Adequate Combustion And 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 9 cLeArANceS (continued) Sidewall & ceiling clearances N o n - c o m b u s t i b l e requirements for Safe Installation (Figure 3) Material Distance 12" or more Non-combustible material Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be extended 18", 24", 30"...
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Page 10: Combustible Material
cOMBuSTIBLe MATerIAL No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard. on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles. -
Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication. -
Page 14: Vfsr-(16,18,24,30) Lighting Instructions
VFSR-(16,18,24,30) 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 •... -
Page 15: Vfsv-(16,18,24,30) Lighting Instructions
VFSV-(16,18,24,30) 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 •... -
Page 16: Vfsm-(18,24,30) Lighting Instructions
VFSM-(18,24,30) 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 •... -
Page 17: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAMe cHArAcTerISTIcS Figures 16 and 19 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 spider flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. -
Page 18: Cleaning And Servicing
PILOT FLAMe cHArAcTerISTIcS (continued) cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot warning: Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 21) objects to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen ruby that controls the gas flow. -
Page 19: Wiring
wIrING VFSr wiring Diagram (Figure 22) 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. 16", 18", 24" and 30" Gas Logs (Millivolt) thermopile is self powered gas valve and does not require 110 volts. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TrOuBLeSHOOTING SyMPTOMS - POSSIBLe cAuSeS AND cOrrecTION 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 21: 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 MILLIVOLT SySTeM (continued) 15425 REAR LOG SUPPORT (VFS(M,R,V)-16) 11292 TUBING - VALVE TO PILOT - LPG 15426 REAR LOG SUPPORT (VFS(M,R,V)-18) 14039... -
Page 22: Parts View
PArTS VIew Page 22 25735-0-0309... -
Page 23: 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 24 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. EMPIRE EMPIRE 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. Comfort Systems www.empirecomfort.com...
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