Empire Comfort Systems VFP30CA30BN-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

The heritage cast iron stoves

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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
The Heritage Cast Iron Stoves
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.
WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
tions 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 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 suppli-
er'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
OWNER'S MANUAL
GAS-FIRED
AND

CAST IRON

UNVENTED ROOM HEATER
MODELS
VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W)N-1
VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W)P-1
Installer: Leave this manual with the appli-
ance.
Consumer: Retain
this
reference.
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 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 approximately one
(1) ounce (30 ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's
(.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6.
manual
for
future
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  • Page 1: Cast Iron

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EMPIRE EMPIRE OWNER'S MANUAL Comfort Systems The Heritage Cast Iron Stoves CAST IRON UNVENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W)N-1 VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W)P-1 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.
  • 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 .........................8 CLEARANCES ........................9 ADJUSTING AIR SHUTTER .....................10 LOG PLACEMENT ......................11...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than • WARNING: DO NOT operate this appliance unless 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom. all components including logs, burners, and controls •...
  • 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: Introduction

    This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the • Modification of the fireplace. rating plate. • Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort Systems Instructions to Installer Inc. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after •...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W) Accessories Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum 32,000 (9.4) FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum 22,400 (6.6) FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control w/Thermostat Height 27 3/4" (704.9 mm) FRBTP 7-Day Programmable Remote Width 28 1/16" (712.8 mm) FREC Electric Remote Control Depth...
  • Page 7: Provisions For Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air

    PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually Warning: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of combustion and ventilation air.
  • Page 8: 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 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 clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Top of appliance (ceiling) 36 inches Rear Wall 2 inches Side Wall 6 inches Heater Corners (45°...
  • Page 10: Adjusting Air Shutter

    ADJUSTING AIR SHUTTER The air shutter has been factory set to the optimum performance level for this appliance. LP air shutter is not adjustable. Remove cast iron top and carefully set aside. Remove cast iron front and carefully set aside. Remove screen door by removing two (2) screws.
  • Page 11: Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT Remove cast iron top and carefully set aside. LEFT TWIG RIGHT TWIG Remove cast iron front and carefully set aside. Lower valve cover on firebox. Release two door latches at bottom of firebox. Grasp bottom of glass frame, lift glass frame upward in order to release glass frame from lip on top of firebox.
  • Page 12: Operating Guidelines

    OPERATING GUIDELINES CAUTION: During the initial purging and subsequent lightings, Before operating this heater, please review the safety warnings never allow the gas valve control knob to remain depressed in pages at the beginning of this manual and those precautions and the "pilot"...
  • Page 13: Lighting Instructions

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO- SION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. •...
  • Page 14: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Figure 11 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 13) will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple and ther- When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen mopile.
  • Page 15: Main Burner Flame Characteristics

    MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Cleaning and Maintenance / Main Burner Figure 14 shows a correct main burner flame pattern. Figure 15 Warning: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. shows an incorrect main burner flame pattern. After use, cleaning of the main burner may be required for the If main burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 15: proper flame.
  • Page 16: Wiring

    WIRING ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch Wiring of ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch with 750 Millivolt Wall This product is equipped with an ON/OFF/REMOTE switch which Thermostat Accessory and Another Accessory is located on the wire channel. A wire harness is attached to the Connect the green and red, stripped and bare, wires on the ON/OFF/ ON/OFF/REMOTE switch.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    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 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. 5.
  • Page 19: How To Order Repair Parts

    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 24214-2-1008...
  • Page 20: Parts List

    PARTS LIST PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 15484 OUTLET BAFFLE 24043 FIREBOX BRACE (2 REQUIRED) 23938 FIREBOX TOP 24034 FIREBOX WALLS 24017 REAR LOG SUPPORT 15567 SCREEN FRAME ASSEMBLY R-3624...
  • Page 21: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW 24214-2-1008 Page 21...
  • Page 22: Casting Parts List

    CASTING PARTS LIST PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PART DESCRIPTION INDEX PART DESCRIPTION COMMON PARTS PORCELAIN BLACK R-9671 INSERT TAB (4 REQUIRED) R-9571 VENT OPENING INSERT R-9669 HINGE PIN (4 REQUIRED) R-9570 TOP INSERT - RIGHT...
  • Page 23: Casting Parts View

    CASTING PARTS VIEW 24214-2-1008 Page 23...
  • Page 24: Accessory Side Shelves Installation Instructions

    ACCESSORY SIDE SHELVES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing Accessory Side Shelves: 8. Attach side shelf supports one at a time, using (2) ¼-20 hex Remove cast iron or stone inlay inserts from casting top and head bolts per support, sliding support flush to casting before carefully set them aside.
  • Page 25: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing Optional CIB-3 Blower Attach 1/4" push-on terminal from black wire to the OFF Loosen, but do not remove, four (4) hex-head screws located (middle) tab on the switch. on the exterior, bottom of the appliance. 9.
  • Page 26 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing The blower wheel will collect lint and could require cleaning once controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous a year. If the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it operation.
  • Page 27: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST INDEX PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER R-1454 BRASS BUSHING R-1499 RUBBER GROMMET 24231 BLOWER HOUSING R-1410 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING R-9927 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 24225 BLOWER COVER R-6159 CORD SET R-9699 WIRE HARNESS R-2503 FAN CONTROL 24222 FAN CONTROL BRACKET R-2805 AUTO OFF/ON SWITCH...
  • Page 28: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES Page 28 24214-2-1008...
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  • Page 30: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES Page 30 24214-2-1008...
  • Page 31: Quick Reference

    Web Site: www.empirecomfort.com Empire Comfort Systems EMPIRE EMPIRE 918 Freeburg Avenue Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 Comfort Systems The Heritage Cast Iron Stoves Models: VFP30CA30B, VFP30CA30F, VFP30CA30M, VFP30CA30S, VFP30CA30W Specifications Model VFP30CA30(B,F,M,S,W) Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum 32,000 (9.4) BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum 22,400 (6.6) Height 27 3/4"...
  • Page 32 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. EMPIRE EMPIRE 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 FAX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com Comfort Systems www.empirecomfort.com Page 32 24214-2-1008...

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