Empire Comfort Systems VFCM-25-3 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual
Empire Comfort Systems VFCM-25-3 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFCM-25-3 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Cast iron unvented room heater

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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.
16937-4-0806

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER'S MANUAL
AND
CAST IRON
UNVENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODELS
VFCM-25-3
VFCR-25-3
VFCT-25-3
EFFECTIVE DATE
AUGUST 2006
Installer: Leave this manual with the appli-
ance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
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 6.
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 (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's
(.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6.
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S MANUAL CAST IRON UNVENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS VFCM-25-3 VFCR-25-3 VFCT-25-3 This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. EFFECTIVE DATE This appliance is only for use with the type of AUGUST 2006 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 ....................................5 Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters ......................6 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ......................6 Gas Supply ....................................
  • 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 • DO NOT use this room heater if any part has been under water. 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom.
  • Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS members of your household. Someday when there may not be Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION BRUCE SPECIAL COPY nstructions to Installer Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after and smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, installation. ventilate the room in which the unit is installed. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card Qualified Installing Agency supplied with unvented room heater.
  • Page 6: 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 7: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY BRUCE SPECIAL COPY by the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type the gas inlet. This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee of gas supply line required.
  • Page 8: Clearances

    CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances around air openings. When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Adequate accessibility clearances for purposes of servicing and Top of appliance (ceiling) 36 inches proper operation must be provided. Rear Wall 3 inches Installation on Rugs and Vinyl...
  • Page 9 FLANGE TOWARDS BACK REAR COVER RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE DETAIL VIEW CASING BOTTOM (4) LEVELING BOLTS Figure 5 Figure 7 Figure 6 16937-4-0806 Page 9...
  • Page 10: Log Placement

    Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be effects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and purchased from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible. excess loose material (glowing embers) may adversely affect Place just enough rock wool on the burner to obtain the glow and performance of the heater.
  • Page 11: Important Guidelines

    IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Proper Log Placement Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Log placement is critical to proper burner performance. Logs must be correctly positioned onto the burner. The photos in this WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or manual show the proper pinned position for logs on this set.
  • Page 12: Vfcr-25, Vfct-25 Photos

    VFCR -25, VFCT-25 PHOTOS Page 12 16937-4-0806...
  • 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: Vfcm-25 Lighting Instructions

    VFCM-25 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 hand. department.
  • Page 15: Vfcr-25 Lighting Instructions

    VFCR-25 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 hand. department.
  • Page 16: Vfct-25 Lighting Instructions

    VFCT-25 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 hand. C.
  • Page 17: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 13 and 16 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct 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 18: Wiring

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows: 1. Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open end wrench.
  • Page 19: Millivolt Operating Instructions

    MILLIVOLT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VFCR-25 ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch ON/OFF/REMOTE switch wire harness to the remote receiver VFCR-25 is equipped with an ON/OFF/REMOTE switch which that is a component in the FRBC-1 and FRBTC-1. Turn the is located on the wiring chase. A wire harness is attached to the ON/OFF/REMOTE switch on the valve cover to the REMOTE ON/OFF/REMOTE switch.
  • Page 20: Operating Guidelines

    OPERATING GUIDELINES Before operating this heater, please review the safety warnings pages at flame on or off with the appliance ON/OFF rocker switch, wall switch, the beginning of this manual and those precautions and warnings listed remote control kits or 750 millivolt wall thermostat. below.
  • Page 21: 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. 1.
  • Page 22: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Parts List for Firebox ATTTENTION: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Part Index Part Number Description Number Description VFCM-25, VFCR-25, VFCT-25 COMMON PARTS R-2480 INLET REGULATOR - LPG ONLY 10977 LOG SUPPORT R-2313...
  • Page 23: 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. • 918 Freeburg Ave • Belleville, Illinois 62220 16937-4-0806...
  • Page 24: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES PH: 1-800-851-3153 PH: 1-618-233-7420 FAX: 1-800-443-8648 FAX: 1-618-233-7097 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. E-MAIL: info@empirecomfort.com Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. WEB SITE: www.empirecomfort.com Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 Page 24 16937-4-0806...

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