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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Vented/Vent-Free Burner and Logs
5 Log Set Shown
CERAMIC FIBER LOGS
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
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 this manual are not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-
pors 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 neigh-
bor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instruc-
tions.
•
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 sup-
plier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OwNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER
MODELS
VFDR18LB10N-3
VFDR18LBN-2
VFDR24LBN-2
VFDR30LBN-2
VFDT18LBN-2
VFDT24LBN-2
VFDT30LBN-2
VFDM18LBN-2
VFDM24LBN-2
VFDM30LBN-2
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MODELS
VFDR18LB10N-3
VFDR18LBN-2
VFDR24LBN-2
VFDR30LBN-2
VFDM18LBN-2
VFDM24LBN-2
VFDM30LBN-2
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 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 UN-VENTED
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.
VFDR18LB10P-3
VFDR18LBP-2
VFDR24LBP-2
VFDR30LBP-2
VFDT18LBP-2
VFDT24LBP-2
VFDT30LBP-2
VFDM18LBP-2
VFDM24LBP-2
VFDM30LBP-2
VFDR18LB10P-3
VFDR18LBP-2
VFDR24LBP-2
VFDR30LBP-2
VFDM18LBP-2
VFDM24LBP-2
VFDM30LBP-2
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EMPIRE EMPIRE AND OwNER'S MANUAL Comfort Systems Vented/Vent-Free Burner and Logs UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER MODELS VFDR18LB10N-3 VFDR18LB10P-3 VFDR18LBN-2 VFDR18LBP-2 VFDR24LBN-2 VFDR24LBP-2 VFDR30LBN-2 VFDR30LBP-2 VFDT18LBN-2 VFDT18LBP-2 VFDT24LBN-2 VFDT24LBP-2 VFDT30LBN-2 VFDT30LBP-2 VFDM18LBN-2 VFDM18LBP-2 5 Log Set Shown VFDM24LBN-2 VFDM24LBP-2 CERAMIC FIBER LOGS VFDM30LBN-2 VFDM30LBP-2...
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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 Product Specifications ....................6 Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters ..........6 General Information ....................7 Requirements for Canada ..................8 Provisions for Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air ..........9 Clearances ......................9-10 Combustible Material ..................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will • WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert 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 with the members of your household. Someday when there and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend colorless. -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may the room in which the unit is installed. result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. -
Page 6: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Regulator Pressure Gas Inlet Pressure Gas Inlet Pressure Model Valve Type Setting Minimum Natural 3.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 4.5" W.C. VFDR(18,24,30)LB Millivolt Propane 10.0" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. Natural 3.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 5.0" W.C. VFDR18LB10 Millivolt Propane 10.0"... -
Page 7: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Qualified Installing Agency This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- and ventilation air must be provided. ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. -
Page 8: Requirements For Canada
REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, this wARNING unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these requirements. Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and IMPORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. -
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. 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 air from that space. - Page 10 CLEARANCES (continued) Non-Combustible Requirements for Safe Installation Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) Material Distance 12" or more Non-combustible material Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8" with the installa- 18”, 24”, 30” Log 41” tion of the optional fireplace hood.
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Page 11: Combustible Material
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be This is a fire hazard. placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. 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 Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Pipe Length Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2”... -
Page 14: Vfd(R,T,M)(18,24) & Vfdr18Lb10 Log Placement (5 Log Set)
VFD(R,T,M)(18,24) & VFDR18LB10 LOG PLACEMENT (5 LOG SET) Before you begin: if you are installing logs onto the VFD(R,T,M)18 or VFD(R,T,M)24 models, this burner assembly is supplied with a set of five ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. -
Page 15: Vdr(R,T,M)30 Log Placement (7 Log Set)
VFD(R,T,M)30 LOG PLACEMENT (7 LOG SET) Before you begin: If you are installing logs onto the VFD(R,T,M)30 model, this burner assembly place is supplied with a set of seven ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. -
Page 16: 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 PILOT ASSEMBLY is installed. BURNER TUBE In normal operation at full rate, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames above the rear burner section, and shorter blue flames with glowing embers on the front burner section. -
Page 17: Wiring - Vfdr Models Only
wIRING - VFDR MODELS ONLy On circulating vent-free firebox, install remote control receiver Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative behind bottom louver. appliances. Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring more details on remote control. -
Page 18: Vfdr(18,24,30)Lb Lighting Instructions
VFDR(18,24,30)LB 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 dam- age, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by department. -
Page 19: Vfdr18Lb10(N,P) Lighting Instructions
VFDR18LB10(N,P) 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 dam- age, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by •... -
Page 20: Vfdt(18,24,30)Lb Lighting Instructions
VFDT(18,24,30)LB 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 dam- age, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by department. -
Page 21: Vfdm(18,24,30)Lb Lighting Instructions
VFDM(18,24,30)LB 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 dam- age, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by department. -
Page 22: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 21 and 22 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct THERMOPILE PILOT flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The (VFDR ONLY) 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 23: Cleaning And Servicing
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figures 25 and 26 ) 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 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SyMPTOMS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ problem could be caused by either low gas pressure or dirty or pilot. partially clogged ODS/pilot - Contact local gas company. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. f. -
Page 25: 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 26: Vfdr Series Parts List
VFDR SERIES PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION VFDR18LB VFDR24LB VFDR30LB 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R3623 R3623 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R3624 R3624 R3624... -
Page 27: Vfdr Series Parts View
VFDR SERIES PARTS VIEw 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 5 PIECE LOG SET 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 27604-3-0411 Page 27... -
Page 28: Vfdr18Lb10 Series Parts List
VFDR18LB10 PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 21588 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R3624 PILOT ASSEMBLY (NAT) 21590 PILOT BRACKET (LPG) 23106 PILOT BRACKET (NAT) 27426... -
Page 29: Vfdr18Lb10 Series Parts View
VFDR18LB10 PARTS VIEw 18” BURNER 5 PIECE LOG SET 27604-3-0411 Page 29... -
Page 30: Vfdt Series Parts List
VFDT SERIES PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PARTS NUMBERS DESCRIPTION VFDT18LB VFDT24LB VFDT30LB 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R5171 R5171 R5171... -
Page 31: Vfdt Series Parts View
VFDT SERIES PARTS VIEw 24” BURNER 18” BURNER 5 PIECE LOG SET 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 27604-3-0411 Page 31... -
Page 32: Vfdm Series Parts List
VFDM SERIES PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. PART NUMBERS INDEX DESCRIPTION VFDM18LB VFDM24LB VFDM30LB 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R5171 R5171 R5171... -
Page 33: Vfdm Series Parts View
VFDM SERIES PARTS VIEw 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 5 PIECE LOG SET 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 27604-3-0411 Page 33... -
Page 34: 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 35: Appliance Service History
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORy Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 27604-3-0411 Page 35... - Page 36 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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