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Comfort Systems
Vented/Vent-Free Burner and Logs
REFRACTORY LOGS
WARNING: If the information in this manual are
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
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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
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
or from fuel combustion which can cause death or
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UN-VENTED
ROOM HEATERS
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 Comfort Systems Vented/Vent-Free Burner and Logs UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER 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 REFRACTORY LOGS VFDM24LBWN-3 VFDM24LBWP-3 VFDM30LBWN-3 VFDM30LBWP-3 VENTED DECORATIVE 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 DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. NOTICE CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. -
Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp-Gas
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS LP-GAS WARNING ODOR phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas. not continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do that IMMEDIATELY. Do not re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area. caped gas. -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in which the unit is installed. WARNING Please read this manual before installing and using the Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. -
Page 6: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Regulator Pressure Gas Inlet Pressure Gas Inlet Pressure Model 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" W.C. 13.0"... -
Page 7: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION and ventilation air must be provided. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation, testing, or replacement of gas piping or (b) the Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater. -
Page 8: Requirements For Canada
REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, this or near the appliance. unit be installed as a VENTED application with these eration. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION bonding agents. These bonding agents are not harmful but This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decorative may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. -
Page 9: Provisions For Adequate Combustion & Ventilation Air
PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR Btuh of the combined input rates of all appliances drawing combustion areas outside the space must draw return air from outside the space through the space for combustion air. One opening must be within 12 inches of the sizing of these openings is determined by whether inside or outside air is used to support combustion, the method by which the air is brought to the space (vertical or horizontal duct) and by the total input rate of all appli-... -
Page 10: Combustible Material
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- cannot extend non-combustible material at least 8", you must operate heater with Mantel Clearances with Hood opening. - Page 11 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 30726-0-0612...
- Page 12 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 30726-0-0612 Page 17...
- Page 13 port bracket. TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Page 18 30726-0-0612...
- Page 14 TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 30726-0-0612 Page 19...
- Page 15 Place Top Left Log (E) in groove on Front Left Log (D) and rest on grate bar. TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Page 20 30726-0-0612...
- Page 16 Place Top Right Log (F) in grooves between Middle Log (B) and Right Front Log (C). TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 30726-0-0612 Page 21...
- Page 17 Place Top Middle Log (G) in grooves on Rear Log (A) and Middle Log (B). TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Page 22 30726-0-0612...
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Page 18: Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as is installed. NOTICE: up and down. patterns. Sooting and improper burning will result. During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various components These chemicals are not harmful, but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance, possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation. -
Page 19: Wiring - Vfdr Models Only
WIRING - VFDR MODELS ONLY 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. Verify proper more details on remote control. -
Page 20: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP! Read the safety information above on this page. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to "PILOT". Open bottom louver assembly (if applicable). Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Repeatedly push Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to the Piezo Ignitor Button until the pilot is lit. - Page 21 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP! Read the safety information above on this page. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to "PILOT". Open bottom louver assembly (if applicable). Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Repeatedly push Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to the Piezo Ignitor Button until the pilot is lit.
- Page 22 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP! Read the safety information above on this page. will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 4 though 8. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.
- Page 23 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP! Read the safety information above on this page. lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 2 through 6. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF."...
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Page 24: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down. Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern for VFDR Figure 21 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern for VFDR Incorrect Flame Pattern for VFDT & VFDM Figure 22 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern for VFDT &... -
Page 25: Cleaning And Servicing
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Depletion Sensor as follows: 1. Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. wrench. 2. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider webs. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. problem could be caused by either low gas pressure or dirty or b. Ignitor electrode is broken - Replace pilot. partially clogged ODS/pilot - Contact local gas company. c. -
Page 27: 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 DESCRIPTION VFDR18LBW VFDR24LBW VFDR30LBW 21588 21588 21588 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R3623 R3623 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R3624 R3624 R3624 PILOT ASSEMBLY (NAT) -
Page 28: Vfdr Series Parts View
VFDR SERIES PARTS VIEW 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 30726-0-0612 Page 33... -
Page 29: Vfdr18Lbw10 Parts List
VFDR18LBW10 PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. DESCRIPTION 21588 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R3624 PILOT ASSEMBLY (NAT) 21590 PILOT BRACKET (LPG) 23106 PILOT BRACKET (NAT) 27426 BURNER, TUBE 21592... -
Page 30: Vfdr18Lbw10 Parts View
VFDR18LBW10 PARTS VIEW 18” BURNER 7 PIECE LOG SET 30726-0-0612 Page 35... -
Page 31: 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 DESCRIPTION VFDT18LBW VFDT24LBW VFDT30LBW 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R5171 R5171 R5171 PILOT ASSEMBLY (NAT) -
Page 32: Vfdt Series Parts View
VFDT SERIES PARTS VIEW 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 30726-0-0612 Page 37... -
Page 33: 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 DESCRIPTION NUMBER VFDM18LB VFDM24LB VFDM30LB 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) R5171 R5171 R5171... -
Page 34: Vfdm Series Parts View
VFDM SERIES PARTS VIEW 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 7 PIECE LOG SET 30” BURNER 30726-0-0612 Page 39... -
Page 35: 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 36: Appliance Service History
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 30726-0-0612 Page 41... - Page 37 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Page 42 30726-0-0612...
- Page 38 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 30726-0-0612 Page 43...
- Page 39 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 info@empirecomfort.com. Comfort Systems Page 44 30726-0-0612...
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