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indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
loss of life.
other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
plier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OWNER'S MANUAL
GAS-FIRED
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CAST IRON
UNVENTED ROOM HEATER
MODELS
SMALL
VFD(10,20)CC(30,70)(B,F,M)(N,P)-1
MEDIUM
VFD30CC(30,70)(B,F,M,S,W)(N,P)-1
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to page 7 .
WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
or from fuel combustion which can cause death or
serious illness.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM
HEATERS
of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6.
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S MANUAL Comfort Systems CAST IRON UNVENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS SMALL VFD(10,20)CC(30,70)(B,F,M)(N,P)-1 MEDIUM GAS-FIRED VFD30CC(30,70)(B,F,M,S,W)(N,P)-1 indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in these instructions gen) from the room in which it is installed. -
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 ......6 PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR......7 GAS SUPPLY........................ -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not WARNING: ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS avoided, will result in death or serious injury. CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS. -
Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp-Gas
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS LP-GAS WARNING ODOR Do not do anything that could ignite the gas. tinue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not re-enter IMMEDIATELY. and relight the gas appliance for you. NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE Some people cannot smell well. -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, Preparation codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented when installed in accordance with this Installation Manual. Report room heater. log placement. Do not install unit with damaged, incomplete, or state or local codes. -
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model VFD10CC Accessories Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum 10,000 FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum 10,000 FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control w/Thermostat Height 24 1/8" (612.8 mm) FRBTP Width 21 1/2" (546.1 mm) FREC Electric Remote Control Depth 15 3/8"... -
Page 7: Provisions For Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air
PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR WARNING which supply heated air to areas outside the space must draw return air from outside the space through tightly sealed return air ducts. A unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. where: a. -
Page 8: Gas Supply
GAS SUPPLY Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2” 3/8” 1/2” 3/8” 0-3 meters 12.7 mm 9.5 mm 12.7 mm 9.5 mm 10-40 feet 1/2” 1/2” 5/8” 1/2”... -
Page 9: Clearances
CLEARANCES 4” (102mm) HEATER CORNERS Clearances (Figures 2, 3, and 4) TO SIDE WALL When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum Top of appliance (ceiling) 36 inches Rear Wall 2 inches Side Wall 6 inches Heater Corners (45° angle) to Wall 4 inches Floor 0 inches... -
Page 10: Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT the rear log shelf. Place the Front Log (C) onto the two Log Locating Exten- Place the Left Log (D) onto the Left Pin on the Rear Log (A). The end of the Left Log (D) will rest on the Front Log (C). Place the Right Log (E) on the Right Pin on the Rear Log (A). - Page 11 LOG PLACEMENT Part Part Log Photo Description Log Photo Description Letter Letter 29546 Rear Log 29553 Rear Log 29547 Middle Log 29554 Middle Log 29548 Front Log 29555 Front Log 29549 Left Log 29556 Left Log 29551 Right Log 29558 Right Log Middle Top Middle Top...
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Page 12: Placement Of Glowing Embers (Rock Wool)
Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of excess loose the heater. WARNING reapplication. NOTICE Replacement Loose Material Part Number (glowing embers) 15998 PE-20-1 EMBER MATERIAL PLACEMENT (SHADED AREA ONLY) Figure 8 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE NOTICE: is a normal and temporary occurrence. -
Page 13: Operating Guidelines
OPERATING GUIDELINES Before operating this heater, please review the safety warnings CAUTION During the initial purging and subsequent lightings, never 1. Know what type of ignition system this model has (standing "pilot" position without pushing the piezo ignitor button at instructions. -
Page 14: Millivolt Lighting Instructions
MILLIVOLT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: department. B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS to "PILOT". Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to the Piezo Ignitor Button until the pilot is lit. -
Page 15: 10,000 Btu Millivolt Lighting Instructions
10,000 BTU MILLIVOLT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: department. B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS to "PILOT". Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to the Piezo Ignitor Button until the pilot is lit. -
Page 16: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS INTERMITTANT PILOT Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance Correct Pilot Flame Pattern IG N I T Depletion Sensor as follows: S E N S O R wrench. P I LOT Millivolt Pilot Figure 12 Figure 10 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern IG N I T Figure 13 S E N S O R... -
Page 17: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot tion Sensor as follows: wrench. or thermopile. This will cause the thermocouple or thermopile to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down. Figure 17 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 15 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 16 29560-0-0312 Page 17... -
Page 18: Millivolt Wiring
MILLIVOLT WIRING ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch Wiring of ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch with 750 Millivolt Wall REMOTE switch which is located on the wire channel. A wire harness is attached to the REMOTE switch wire harness to the 750 millivolt wall thermostat push-ons attach to the ON/OFF/REMOTE switch. At the opposite AND to the remote receiver that is a component in the FRBC, FREC OR to the FWS, wall switch. -
Page 19: Millivolt Wiring
MILLIVOLT WIRING (continued) Wiring Diagram REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER/ THERMOSTAT/ CONTROLE E WIRING DIAGRAM DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR (OPTIONAL) THERMOSTAT (FACULATIVE) THERMOSTAT GAS VALVE (OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH VALVE DE GAZ INTERRUPTEUR MURAL REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH (FACULTATIVE) A DISTANCE/OUVERT/ FERME INTERRUPTEUR (OPTIONAL) REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER (FACULTATIVE) CONTROLE E DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH... -
Page 20: Millivolt Troubleshooting
MILLIVOLT TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS IMPORTANT: comes on, replace defective switch. If OK, place jumper pilot. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace ignitor. clean the ODS/pilot. - Be sure the wire connections from the thermopile at the gas valve terminals are tight and the thermopile is fully f. - Page 21 MILLIVOLT TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) 12. Heater produces unwanted odor. a. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing - chemicals, new carpet, etc. - Open window to ventilate 10. Heater produces a whistling noise when main burner is room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is lit.
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Page 22: Ip Operating Instructions
IP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Attention: For shipping purposes, the Electronic Control Follow the SAFETY and LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS for In- found in the control compartment located in the lower cavity of the appliance. the appliance at the time of installation. To secure, remove During the operating season (or in power outage periods), it is recommended that the pilot remain in the CPI (standing pilot The gas valve has inlet and outlet pressure taps as shown in... -
Page 23: Ip Wiring
IP WIRING BLUE BLUE GREEN WHITE WHITE CPI/IPI ORANGE SWITCH ON/OFF REMOTE RECEIVER PILOT SWITCH (OPTIONAL) YELLOW + ON REMOTE - OFF ORANGE WHITE GAS CONTROL VALVE (GND) WHITE GREEN BLACK AC/DC POWER ADAPTOR BLACK ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BATTERY HOLDER rated wire. -
Page 24: Ip Lighting Instructions
IP LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be What To Do If You Smell Gas appliance and to replace any part of the control system and ment. -
Page 25: Ip System Troubleshooting
IP TROUBLESHOOTING Brief Description of the Components The Digital Fireplace Control (DFC) is an automatic gas ignition sion for atmospheric applications. case of failure. The DFC is set up as a stand alone (AC powered system with Diagram on page 23. system components are proper and positive. - Page 26 IP 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 27 IP 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.
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Page 28: Main Burner Flame Characteristics
MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Cleaning and Maintenance / Main Burner WARNING CAUTION During the annual inspection and maintenance appointment, the service person should clean dust, lint, and any light accumulation CAUTION handled with care. Handling damage to the ceramic logs is not Correct Main Burner Flame will be Yellow in Color DO NOT HANDLE LOGS WHILE THEY ARE HOT. -
Page 29: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Cleaning Procedure (Figure 23) 1. Turn off pilot light at gas valve. 2. Remove screen front. [(2) 10 x 1/2" screws] air openings. 4. Replace screen front. [(2) 10 x 1/2" screws] 5. Ignite pilot. (See Lighting Instructions, pages 14 and 24) Verify proper operation after servicing. -
Page 30: Master Parts Distributor List
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort. Vadnais Heights, MN 55101 Phone: 651-490-9191 Toll Free: 800-397-1339 Website: Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills 10 East Route 36 200 Locust Street West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Hartford, CT 06114... -
Page 31: Parts List
PARTS LIST PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION COMMON PARTS VFD20CC70(B,F,M)(N,P) 24043 29531 OUTLET BAFFLE 17235 BRACKET, LOG LOCATOR 29530 FIREBOX TOP R7572 JAMB NUT 29528 FIREBOX WALLS P212 FITTING, ORIFICE 29559 SCREEN FRAME ASSEMBLY R2423 CONNECTOR, MALE 5/16 R11206 BURNER, TUBE VFD20CC30(B,F,M)(N,P) P316 ORIFICE - NAT... - Page 32 PARTS LIST PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION VFD30CC30(B,F,M,S,W)(N,P) VFD30CC70(B,F,M,S,W)(N,P) 15484 OUTLET BAFFLE 15484 OUTLET BAFFLE 23938 FIREBOX TOP 23938 FIREBOX TOP 29529 FIREBOX WALLS 29529 FIREBOX WALLS 15567 SCREEN FRAME ASSEMBLY 15567 SCREEN FRAME ASSEMBLY R11209 BURNER, TUBE R11209 BURNER, TUBE P286 ORIFICE - NAT P286...
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Page 33: Parts View
PARTS VIEW 29560-0-0312 Page 33... -
Page 34: Casting Parts List
CASTING PARTS LIST PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION COMMON PARTS R-9571 VENT OPENING INSERT R-9671 INSERT TAB (4 REQUIRED) R-9669 HINGE PIN (4 REQUIRED) R-9570 TOP INSERT - RIGHT R-9670 BOLT, 1/4-20 X 1/2” (24 REQUIRED) R-9569 TOP INSERT - LEFT R-9568 CASTING TOP R-9539... -
Page 35: Casting Parts View
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Page 36: Accessory Side Shelves Installation Instructions
ACCESSORY SIDE SHELVES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Attach side shelf supports one at a time, using (2) ¼-20 hex Remove cast iron or stone inlay inserts from casting top and carefully set them aside. Remove cast iron top from stove and place upside down on a Replace cast iron or stone inlay inserts into casting top. -
Page 37: Optional Blower Installation Instructions
OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing Optional CIB4 Blower 10. Install rheostat through hole in wire channel and align small 11. Use an 11/16” wrench to tighten rheostat nut on stationary portion NOTICE: Nut is self-tapping and the four (4) hex-head screws that were loosened in Step 1. into slot. - Page 38 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning CAUTION a year. If the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it indicates a dirty wheel. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. Blower Motor WARNING Wiring the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical "OFF,"...
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Page 39: Warranty
WARRANTY Limited Lifetime Parts Warranty with a Five-Year Limited Labor Warranty – Combustion Chamber and Heat Exchanger or replace at Empire’s option. Empire’s option. Limited Five-Year Parts & Labor Warranty – All Other Components (Except Remote Controls, Thermostats, Accessories and Replacement Parts) repair or replace at Empire’s option. -
Page 40: Appliance Service History
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Page 40 29560-0-0312... - Page 41 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 29560-0-0312 Page 41...
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Page 42: Quick Reference Guide
Empire Comfort Systems Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 Comfort Systems The Heritage Cast Iron Stoves Models: VFD(10,20)CC(30,70)(B,F,M)N,P)-1 and VFD30CC(30,70)B,F,M,S,W)(N,P)-1 GAS-FIRED SMALL Model VFD10CC Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum 10,000 Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum 10,000 Height 24 1/8" (612.8 mm) Width 21 1/2" (546.1 mm) Depth 15 3/8"... - Page 43 Empire Comfort Systems Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 Comfort Systems The Heritage Cast Iron Stoves Models: VFD(10,20)CC(30,70)(B,F,M)N,P)-1 and VFD30CC(30,70)B,F,M,S,W)(N,P)-1 Clearances Locating the Vent Free Cast Iron Stove Top of appliance (ceiling) 36 inches Heater Corners (45° angle) to Wall 4 inches Rear Wall...
- Page 44 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. info@empirecomfort.com. Comfort Systems www.empirecomfort.com Page 44 29560-0-0312...
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