Empire Comfort Systems VFP20IN30L10N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual
Empire Comfort Systems VFP20IN30L10N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFP20IN30L10N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire comfort systems unvented gas fireplace - installation instructions and owner's manual

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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Vent Free Fireplace Insert
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appli-
ance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
WARNING: If the information in these in-
structions are not followed exactly, a fire or ex-
plosion 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 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
GAS-FIRED
UNVENTED
GAS FIREpLACE
MODELS
VFp20IN3(0,1,2,3)L10(N,p)-1
VFp20IN2(0,1,2,3)L(N,p)-1
VFp20IN3(0,1,2,3)L(N,p)-1
VFp28IN2(0,1,2,3)L(N,p)-1
VFp28IN3(0,1,2,3)L(N,p)-1
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 11.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EMPIRE EMPIRE AND OWNER'S MANUAL Comfort Systems UNVENTED Vent Free Fireplace Insert GAS FIREpLACE MODELS VFp20IN3(0,1,2,3)L10(N,p)-1 VFp20IN2(0,1,2,3)L(N,p)-1 VFp20IN3(0,1,2,3)L(N,p)-1 VFp28IN2(0,1,2,3)L(N,p)-1 VFp28IN3(0,1,2,3)L(N,p)-1 GAS-FIRED Installer: Leave this manual with the appli- ance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer- This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, ence.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ......................3 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ..................4 Important Installation Guidelines ....................5 Introduction ............................. 6 Specifications ..........................7 Installation in a Fireplace ........................ 8 Fireplace Insert Dimensions ......................9 Built-In Fireplace Installation .......................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than • During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films or bonding agents.
  • 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: Important Installation Guidelines

    IMpORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Ceiling Fans, portable Fans or Logs Installed Near Cold Air proper Log placement Returns Log placement is critical to proper burner performance. Logs must Ceiling fans or oscillating floor type fans need to be monitored be correctly positioned onto the burner. The photos in this manual during the operation of vent-free logs.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and installation. smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card the room in which the unit is installed.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Accesssories for VFp28IN3 (Millivolt) Models VFp28IN3*L Remote Control Description Input Btu/hr Maximum 28,000 28,000 Accessories Btu/hr Minimum 20,000 20,000 FRBC Millivolt Battery Remote ON/OFF Orifice FRBTC Millivolt Battery Remote Thermostat Air Shutter Opening Full Open 1/8” Millivolt WIRELESS Wall Thermostat VFp28IN2*L Millivolt Reed Switch Wall Thermostat Input Btu/hr Maximum...
  • Page 8: Installation In A Fireplace

    INSTALLATION IN A FIREPLACE Before beginning, remove door and log package from unit. Note: The following statement is also provided on a separate Also check to make sure there is no hidden damage to the label plate in the instruction packet. prior to installation of the fireplace insert, the installer must mechanically secure this unit.
  • Page 9: Fireplace Insert Dimensions

    FIREpLACE INSERT DIMENSIONS • Whether optional accessories - devices such as a wall switch When planning a fireplace insert installation, it’s necessary to or remote control - are desired. determine: • Electrical supply requirements for blower. (120V, 60Hz, 1 • Gas supply piping.
  • Page 10: Built-In Fireplace Installation

    BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION In planning the installation for the fireplace, it is necessary to If the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other determine where the unit is to be installed and whether optional combustible material other than wood flooring, it should be installed accessories are desired.
  • Page 11: Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters

    WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for become a problem.
  • Page 12: Provisions For Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air

    PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR (continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors (Figure 6) The space in the above example is a confined space because the Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must actual BTU/Hr used is more than the maximum BTU/HR the space provide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 13: Gas Supply

    GAS SUppLy The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of Installing the Main Gas Cock the appliance. The insert has a Flexline with shutoff valve located Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. on the right side when facing the unit.
  • Page 14: Clearances

    GAS SUPPLY (continued) Checking Manifold pressure pressure regulator from a minimum of 7.0" w.c. for the purpose of MILLIVOLT VALVES input adjustment to a maximum of 10.5" w.c. Natrual gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately 3.5" propane gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0"w.c. w.c.
  • Page 15: Combustible Materials

    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be 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 16: Alternate On/Off Switch Installation

    ALTERNATE ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLATION WIRING THE FIREpLACE Traditional Cast Iron Surrounds Note: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electri- 1. Find the coiled low voltage wire assembly and ON/OFF cian. switch located in the instruction packet. CAUTION: DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROLS IF YOU 2.
  • Page 17: Surround Panel Installation

    SURROUND pANEL INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE TRIM SURROUNDS Combustible materials MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face. WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREpLACE INSERT, NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFy THE AIR INLET/OUTLET LOUVERS ON THE FIREpLACE IN- SERT IN ANy MANNER. NOTE: INSTALL SURROUND PANELS SO THAT THE TOP PANEL RETURN FLANGE SLIDE’S OVER THE TOP FLANGE ON...
  • Page 18: Blower Accessory Information

    BLOWER ACCESSORy INFORMATION THE FAN CONTROL SWITCH IS The appliance, when installed must be electrically con- CLIPPED BETWEEN THE BURNER BASE AND VALVE BRACKET nected and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in BLOWER ASSEMBLY the absence of local codes. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFpA No.
  • Page 19: Vfp20In Log Placement

    VFp20IN LOG pLACEMENT Before you begin: Do not, handle these logs with your bare hands! WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. After handling logs, removed prior to reapplication. wash your hands gently with soap and water. Replacement Loose Material (glowing embers) All Logs part Number: 15998...
  • Page 20: Vfp20In Ember Placement Photos

    VFp20IN EMBER pLACEMENT pHOTOS Page 20 26497-1-0310...
  • Page 21: Vfp28In Log Placement

    Apply loose material (glowing embers) only on locations shown on Page 22. 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 22: Vfp28In Ember Placement Photos

    VFp28IN EMBER pLACEMENT pHOTOS Page 22 26497-1-0310...
  • Page 23: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    HyDRAULIC THERMOSTAT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by •...
  • Page 24: Millivolt Control Valve Lighting Instructions

    MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by •...
  • Page 25: 10,000 Btu Millivolt Control Valve Lighting Instructions

    10,000 BTU MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by •...
  • Page 26: Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as pERIODIC CLEANING – Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed below. well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed.
  • Page 27: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 22 and 24 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct HyDRAULIC THERMOSTAT pILOT flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet.
  • Page 28: Wiring

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and pilot Maintenance Oxygen Depletion Sensor pilot (Figures 26 and 27) When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows: Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. Millivolt pilot When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open end Figure 26...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting - Symptoms - Possible Causes And Corrections

    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. 7. oDS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ released.
  • Page 30: Vfp20In Parts List

    VFp20IN pARTS LIST INDEX pART INDEX pART DESCRIpTION DESCRIpTION COMMON pARTS VFp20IN23L 26671 FIREBOX UPPER BAFFLE P265 ORIFICE #42 - NAT 26157 FIREBOX BAFFLE P182 ORIFICE #53 - LPG 21642 BRICK LINER BRACKET R5171 PILOT, NAT R9192 BRICK PANEL, BACK R5170 PILOT, LPG R9195 BRICK PANEL, RIGHT SIDE R2479 REGULATOR, 6.0 W.C.
  • Page 31: Vfp20In Parts View

    VFp20IN pARTS VIEW HYDRAULIC VALVE ASSEMBLY MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY 26497-1-0310 Page 31...
  • Page 32: Vfp28In Parts List

    VFp28IN pARTS LIST INDEX pART INDEX pART DESCRIpTION DESCRIpTION VFp28IN23 COMMON pARTS R5171 PILOT, NAT 26158 FIREBOX UPPER BAFFLE R5170 PILOT, LPG 26157 FIREBOX BAFFLE P286 ORIFICE #42 (NAT) 21642 BRICK LINER BRACKET P214 ORIFICE #53 (LPG) R9196 BRICK PANEL, BACK R2479 6.0 W.C.
  • Page 33: Vfp28In Parts View

    VFp28IN pARTS VIEW HYDRAULIC MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY VALVE ASSEMBLY 26497-1-0310 Page 33...
  • Page 34: Logs Parts Lists & Parts Views

    LOGS pARTS LISTS & pARTS VIEWS Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Part Description Number VFp20IN LOG SET R7504 LEFT FRONT LOG R7505 RIGHT FRONT LOG R7506 BACK LOG USE ONLy MANUFACTURER'S REpLACEMENT pARTS.
  • Page 35: Decorative Accessories

    DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer. If you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc., Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62220. Decorative Mission Louver...
  • Page 36: 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...
  • Page 37: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES 26497-1-0310 Page 37...
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  • Page 39: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES 26497-1-0310 Page 39...
  • Page 40 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...

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