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The White Mountain
Vent-Free Burner
This
appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket
permanently
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.
WARNINGS
If the information in this manual is 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 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
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 supplier.
14008-0-0403
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
located,
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MODELS
VFSR-16-3
VFSR-18-3
VFSR-24-3
VFSR-30-3
EFFECTIVE DATE
APRIL, 2003
Installer: Please leave these instructions with the
consumer.
Consumer: Please retain these instructions for
future use.
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 7.
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 approxi-
mately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every
1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour.
Refer to page 6.
VFSV-16-3
VFSV-18-3
VFSV-24-3
VFSV-30-3
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR The White Mountain VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE Vent-Free Burner MODELS VFSV-16-3 VFSR-16-3 VFSV-18-3 VFSR-18-3 VFSV-24-3 VFSR-24-3 VFSV-30-3 VFSR-30-3 This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not EFFECTIVE DATE 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 Introduction ..............................5 General Information ............................6 Water Vapor: By Product of Unvented Room Heaters ................... 6 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ................7 Clearances .............................. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more • The installation must conform with local codes or, in the than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bath- absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, room ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) and to the National Electrical •... -
Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp Gas
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS by point with the members of your household. Someday Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and depend on knowing exactly what to do. -
Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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... - Page 8 CLEARANCES (continued) Non-Combustible Requirements for Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) Material Distance Safe Installation 12" or more Non-combustible material. Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8" with the installation of the 18", 24", 30" Log 41"...
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Page 9: Combustible Material
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be is a fire hazard. placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles. -
Page 10: 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 burn- When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper ing the logs for the first time. -
Page 11: 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 (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 1/2"... -
Page 12: Log Grate Placement
LOG GRATE PLACEMENT PROPER INSTALLATION SEQUENCE: VFSR and VFSV-(16, 18, 24, 30)C (Figure 12) 1. Place two (2) log grates onto two (2) left, front pins and two (2) right, front pins on burner pan.Secure grates with two (2) Tinnerman clips. Attention: Log grates, lava rock and rock wool will not be used with Flame Art log sets. -
Page 13: Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed. In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames. -
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: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 15 and 18 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 flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. -
Page 17: Cleaning And Servicing
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Warning: Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 20) Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby Depletion Sensor as follows: that controls the gas flow. -
Page 18: Wiring
WIRING VFSR Wiring Diagram (Figure 21) 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. See Figure 21 to provide optional wall switch, thermostat, or remote control. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
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. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at b. Control knob not pressed in long enough - After ODS/ ODS/pilot. -
Page 20: Parts List
PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Part Index Part Number Description Number Description REGULATOR - NAT COMMON PARTS 14041 TUBING - PILOT REGULATOR TO 15425 REAR LOG SUPPORT (16) PILOT - NAT 15426 REAR LOG SUPPORT (18) -
Page 21: Parts View
Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store. Shipments contingent upon strikes, fires and all causes beyond our control. Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 14008-0-0403... -
Page 22: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES Page 22 14008-0-0403... - Page 23 SERVICE NOTES 14008-0-0403 Page 23...
- Page 24 PH: 1-618-233-7420 PH: 1-800-851-3153 FAX: 1-618-233-7097 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. FAX: 1-800-443-8648 Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. E-MAIL: info@empirecomfort.com Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 WEB SITE: www.empirecomfort.com Page 24 14008-0-0403...
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