Empire Comfort Systems VFSR-16-5 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual
Empire Comfort Systems VFSR-16-5 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFSR-16-5 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Unvented gas log heater millivolt models, vented/vent-free burner

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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
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, per-
sonal 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
uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer
MILLIVOLT MODeLS
VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-5
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 9.
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 8.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTrucTIONS EMPIRE EMPIRE AND OwNer'S MANuAL Comfort Systems Vented/Vent-Free Burner uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer MILLIVOLT MODeLS VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-5 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.
  • 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 Product Specifications ........................7 General Information ........................8 Water Vapor: A By0Product of Unvented Room Heaters ............... 9 Provisions for Adequate Combustion &...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPOrTANT SAFeTy INFOrMATION DANGer: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, • WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert will result in death or serious injury. or other accessory not approved for use with this heater. •...
  • 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 there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend and colorless.
  • Page 5: Requirements For Canada

    reQuIreMeNTS FOr cANADA This unit cannot be installed in a 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 6: 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 7: Product Specifications

    PrODucT SPecIFIcATIONS PrODucT SPecIFIcATIONS Natural Gas Propane Gas Millivolt Millivolt Regulator pressure setting 3.5" W.C. 10.0" W.C. Gas inlet pressure Max. 10.5" W.C. 13.0" W.C. Min. 5.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. Model Valve Type BTUH Max. Rate BTUH Med. Rate BTUH Min. Rate VFSR-16 Natural Millivolt...
  • Page 8: General Information

    GeNerAL INFOrMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the Make sure you have received all parts: room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been and ventilation air must be provided.
  • Page 9: Provisions For Adequate Combustion & 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. 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 10: Clearances

    cLeArANceS (continued) Sidewall & ceiling clearances Non-combustible requirements for Safe Installation (Figure 3) Material Distance 12" or more Non-combustible material Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be ex- tended to at least 8" with the installation of the optional fireplace hood. If you can- not extend non-combustible material at least 8", you must operate heater with flue damper open.
  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAMe cHArAcTerISTIcS Figure 13 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 15) surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet.
  • Page 17: 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 18: Wiring

    wIrING VFSr wiring Diagram (Figure 22) Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. REMOTE CONTROL RECIVER/ Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring THERMOSTAT/ CONTRÔLE È DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    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 20: Parts List

    PArTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. PART NO. INDeX DeScrIPTION VFSr-16 VFSR-18 VFSR-24 VFSr-30 15425 15426 15427 15428 REAR LOG SUPPORT 11285 11376 11376 11376 BURNER SUPPORT - LEFT P200 P200 P200...
  • Page 21: Parts View

    PArTS VIew 28682-1-0811 Page 21...
  • Page 22: 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 Equip- ment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Dey Distributing...
  • Page 23: Appliance Service History

    APPLIANce SerVIce HISTOry Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 28682-1-0811 Page 23...
  • 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...

This manual is also suitable for:

Vfsr-18-5Vfsr-24-5Vfsr-30-5

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