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Vented/Vent-Free Burner and Logs
REFRACTORY 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
causing property damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
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 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 sup-
plier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER
MODELS
VFDR18LBW10N-4
VFDR18LBWN-3
VFDR24LBWN-3
VFDR30LBWN-3
VFDT18LBWN-3
VFDT24LBWN-3
VFDT30LBWN-3
VFDM18LBWN-3
VFDM24LBWN-3
VFDM30LBWN-3
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MODELS
VFDR18LBW10N-4
VFDR18LBWN-3
VFDR24LBWN-3
VFDR30LBWN-3
VFDM18LBWN-3
VFDM24LBWN-3
VFDM30LBWN-3
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.
VFDR18LBW10P-4
VFDR18LBWP-3
VFDR24LBWP-3
VFDR30LBWP-3
VFDT18LBWP-3
VFDT24LBWP-3
VFDT30LBWP-3
VFDM18LBWP-3
VFDM24LBWP-3
VFDM30LBWP-3
VFDR18LBW10P-4
VFDR18LBWP-3
VFDR24LBWP-3
VFDR30LBWP-3
VFDM18LBWP-3
VFDM24LBWP-3
VFDM30LBWP-3
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER Vented/Vent-Free Burner and Logs MODELS VFDR18LBW10N-4 VFDR18LBW10P-4 VFDR18LBWN-3 VFDR18LBWP-3 VFDR24LBWN-3 VFDR24LBWP-3 VFDR30LBWN-3 VFDR30LBWP-3 VFDT18LBWN-3 VFDT18LBWP-3 VFDT24LBWN-3 VFDT24LBWP-3 VFDT30LBWN-3 VFDT30LBWP-3 VFDM18LBWN-3 VFDM18LBWP-3 VFDM24LBWN-3 VFDM24LBWP-3 REFRACTORY LOGS VFDM30LBWN-3 VFDM30LBWP-3 VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
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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 THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will • WARNING! This fireplace needs fresh air for ventilation to result in death or serious injury. run properly. This fireplace has an ODS (oxygen depletion sensor) which will shut down the heater if adequate fresh air is WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, not available. -
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)LBW 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. VFDR18LBW10 Millivolt Propane 10.0"... -
Page 7: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be and ventilation air must be provided. -
Page 8: Requirements For Canada
REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA • Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, this or near the appliance. unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these • Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during op- requirements. -
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
CLEARANCES (continued) Non-Combustible Requirements for Safe Installation Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances Material Distance 12" or more Non-combustible material Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8" with the installa- tion of the optional fireplace hood. If you cannot extend non-combustible material at least 8", you must operate heater with flue damper open. -
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 Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2”... -
Page 14: Log Identification
LOG IDENTIFICATION Page 14 30726-4-0714... -
Page 15: Vfd(R,T,M)(18,24,30) & Vfdr18Lbw10 Log Placement
VFD(R,T,M)(18,24,30) & VFDR18LBW10 LOG PLACEMENT Before you begin: if you are installing logs onto the VFD(R,T,M)18 or EMBER MATERIAL PLACEMENT ON BURNER VFD(R,T,M)24 models, this burner assembly is supplied with a set After all logs are positioned properly, apply Rockwool ember material of five ceramic fiber logs. - Page 16 VFD(R,T,M)(18,24,30) & VFDR18LBW10 LOG PLACEMENT Place Rear Log (A) on rear log support. Align notch on bottom left of log with the rear burner support bracket. TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Page 16 30726-4-0714...
- Page 17 VFD(R,T,M)(18,24,30) & VFDR18LBW10 LOG PLACEMENT Place Middle Log (B) in the center of the burner tube. Align notch on log with back of the far left burner support bracket. TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 30726-4-0714 Page 17...
- Page 18 VFD(R,T,M)(18,24,30) & VFDR18LBW10 LOG PLACEMENT Place Front Right Log (C) on right front of burner. The notch on the bottom of Front Right Log (C) fits over the far right burner su- port bracket. TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Page 18 30726-4-0714...
- Page 19 VFD(R,T,M)(18,24,30) & VFDR18LBW10 LOG PLACEMENT Place Front Left Log (D) on left front side of burner. The notch fits over the front of the far left burner support bracket. TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 30726-4-0714 Page 19...
- Page 20 VFD(R,T,M)(18,24,30) & VFDR18LBW10 LOG PLACEMENT Place Top Left Log (E) in groove on Front Left Log (D) and rest on grate bar. TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Page 20 30726-4-0714...
- Page 21 VFD(R,T,M)(18,24,30) & VFDR18LBW10 LOG PLACEMENT Place Top Right Log (F) in grooves between Middle Log (B) and Right Front Log (C). TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 30726-4-0714 Page 21...
- Page 22 VFD(R,T,M)(18,24,30) & VFDR18LBW10 LOG PLACEMENT Place Top Middle Log (G) in grooves on Rear Log (A) and Middle Log (B). TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Page 22 30726-4-0714...
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Page 23: 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, 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 24: Wiring - Vfdr Models Only
WIRING - VFDR MODELS ONLY On circulating vent-free firebox, install remote control receiver Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. behind bottom louver. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. -
Page 25: Vfdr(18,24,30)Lbw Lighting Instructions
VFDR(18,24,30)LBW 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 26: Vfdr18Lbw10(N,P) Lighting Instructions
VFDR18LBW10(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 damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by •... -
Page 27: Vfdt(18,24,30)Lbw Lighting Instructions
VFDT(18,24,30)LBW 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 28: Vfdm(18,24,30)Lbw Lighting Instructions
VFDM(18,24,30)LBW 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 29: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 19 and 20 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 30: Cleaning And Servicing
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 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 31: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ e. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows pilot. thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. This a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. problem could be caused by either low gas pressure or dirty or b. -
Page 32: Vfdr Series Parts List
VFDR SERIES PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. PART NUMBERS INDEX DESCRIPTION VFDR18LBW VFDR24LBW VFDR30LBW 21588 21588 21588 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R3623 R3623 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R3624 R3624 R3624... -
Page 33: Vfdr Series Parts View
VFDR SERIES PARTS VIEW 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 30” BURNER 7 PIECE LOG SET 30726-4-0714 Page 33... -
Page 34: Vfdr18Lbw10 Parts List
VFDR18LBW10 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 35: Vfdr18Lbw10 Parts View
VFDR18LBW10 PARTS VIEW 18” BURNER 7 PIECE LOG SET 30726-4-0714 Page 35... -
Page 36: Vfdt Series Parts List
VFDT SERIES PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. PARTS NUMBER INDEX DESCRIPTION VFDT18LBW VFDT24LBW VFDT30LBW 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R5171 R5171 R5171... -
Page 37: Vfdt Series Parts View
VFDT SERIES PARTS VIEW 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 30726-4-0714 Page 37... -
Page 38: 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 NUMBER INDEX DESCRIPTION NUMBER VFDM18LB VFDM24LB VFDM30LB 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R5171 R5171 R5171... -
Page 39: Vfdm Series Parts View
VFDM SERIES PARTS VIEW 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 30726-4-0714 Page 39... -
Page 40: Master Parts Distributor List
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort. com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit. -
Page 41: Warranty
WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods speci- fied below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. -
Page 42: Appliance Service History
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Page 42 30726-4-0714... -
Page 43: Appliance Service History
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 30726-4-0714 Page 43... - Page 44 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 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. www.empirecomfort.com Page 44 30726-4-0714...
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