Empire Comfort Systems VFSE-18-1 Owner's Manual
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EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Vented/Vent-Free Burner
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
uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer Or
INTerMITTeNT MODeLS
VFSE-(18,24,30)-1
VArIABLe MODeLS
VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-4
VeNTeD DecOrATIVe APPLIANce
VArIABLe MODeLS
VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-4
GAS-FIRED
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 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.
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTrucTIONS EMPIRE EMPIRE AND OwNer'S MANuAL Comfort Systems Vented/Vent-Free Burner uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer Or INTerMITTeNT MODeLS VFSE-(18,24,30)-1 VArIABLe MODeLS VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-4 VeNTeD DecOrATIVe APPLIANce VArIABLe MODeLS VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-4 GAS-FIRED This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLe OF cONTeNTS Section Page Quick Start Guide ........................3-4 Important Safety Information ......................5 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ..................6 Requirements for Canada ......................7 Introduction ............................. 8 Product Specification ........................9 General Information ........................10 Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters .............. 10 Provisions for Adequate Combustion &... -
Page 3: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide 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. - Page 4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 4 28092-0-1110...
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
IMPOrTANT SAFeTy INFOrMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than • NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified ser- 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom vice person. The appliance should be inspected before use and •... -
Page 6: 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 with the members of your household. Someday when there and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend colorless. -
Page 7: Requirements For Canada
reQuIreMeNTS FOr cANADA WARNING; DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET WITH This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, this 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 8: Introduction
INTrODucTION Important IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Number and type of gas. Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as Save this manual for future reference. -
Page 9: Product Specification
PrODucT SPecIFIcATIONS Natural Gas Propane Gas VFSe VFSV VFSe VFSV Regulator pressure setting 3.5" W.C. 4.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. Gas inlet pressure Max. 10.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 13.0" W.C. Min. 7.0" W.C. 7.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. 11.0"... -
Page 10: General Information
GeNerAL INFOrMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the Handle the gas log burner assembly by the grate and legs only. room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion Do not pick the unit up by the burner. and ventilation air must be provided. -
Page 11: Provisions For Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air
PrOVISIONS FOr ADeQuATe cOMBuSTION & VeNTILATION AIr This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provi- DIVIDER sions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. FIREPLACE 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 air from that space. - Page 12 CLEARANCES (continued) Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) N o n c o m b u s t i b l e Requirements for Safe Installation Material Distance 12" or more Noncombustible material Less than 12" Noncombustible material must be ex- tended to at least 8"...
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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 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 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. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication. -
Page 17: G6R-P3Tan5 Remote Control Instructions
G6R-P3TAN5 REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS NOTe: This remote is for use on VFSE Models ONLY. AuTOMATIc OPerATION wArNING Wiring of valve and receiver must be completed before starting ignition. Failure to do so could damage the electronics. NOTe: This remote handset and receiver are not interchange- able with previous versions. - Page 18 G6R-P3TAN5 REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS Standard, Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handset SETTING °C/24 HOUR OR °F/12 HOUR CLOCK • Simultaneously press and hold the OFF and (large flame) Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handsets buttons until a short acoustic signal confirms the start •...
- Page 19 G6R-P3TAN5 REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS Fully push down manual pilot valve operator and hold TEMP If the setting is decreased to --, the motor will turn the valve in, to start pilot gas flow. to the standby position in the moon times and await the next burn- Ignition with match: TEMP cycle.
- Page 20 G6R-P3TAN5 REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS Location of Receiver MAIN VALVE KNOB When the RF-receiver is placed in the appliance, the surrounding metal can reduce reception considerably. The position of the an- MANUAL KNOB tenna on the receiver also influences reception. It is recommended to straighten the antenna.
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Page 21: Vfse-(18,24,30) Lighting Instructions
VFSE-(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 22: 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 C. -
Page 23: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAMe cHArAcTerISTIcS Figure 15 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 17) surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows: may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. -
Page 24: Cleaning And Servicing
cLeANING AND SerVIcING Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION – Refer to parts diagram for service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction location of items discussed below. and/or sooting. • Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or particles TurN OFF HeATer AND ALLOw TO cOOL BeFOre with vacuum or brush. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Symptoms - Possible Causes And Correction
TrOuBLeSHOOTING SyMPTOMS - POSSIBLe cAuSeS AND cOrrecTION 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 26: 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 VFSE (CONTINUED) cOMMON 15425 REAR LOG SUPPORT (16" MODELS) TUBING ASSEMBLY - 11335 LP VALVE TO PILOT 15426 REAR LOG SUPPORT (18"... -
Page 27: Parts View
PArTS VIew “VFSV” MODELS “VFSE” MODELS 28092-0-1110 Page 27... -
Page 28: 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...
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VISUAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOGS PLACEMENT?
The logs for the Empire Comfort Systems VFSE-18-1 are designed for easy placement on the grate and must be positioned according to the instructions provided for proper operation. Flames should go up and out the top of the firebox into the flue vent. If flames float or curl forward into the room, there may be an issue with placement or venting. The logs must not block burner ports or air passageways. Also, do not place lava rocks on the burner, logs, or rock wool—lava rocks should only be placed on the fireplace floor.
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