Empire Comfort Systems VFSE-18-1 Owner's Manual
Empire Comfort Systems VFSE-18-1 Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFSE-18-1 Owner's Manual

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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Vent-Free Burner
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal in-
jury 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
INTerMITTeNT MODeLS
VFSE-(18,24,30)-1
GAS-FIRED
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 7.
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 seri-
ous 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 EMPIRE EMPIRE AND OwNer'S MANuAL Comfort Systems Vent-Free Burner uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer MODeLS INTerMITTeNT MODeLS VFSE-(18,24,30)-1 GAS-FIRED 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLe OF cONTeNTS Section Page Important Safety Information .........................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................4 Introduction..............................5 General Information............................6 Water Vapor: By Product of Unvented Room Heaters ..................6 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ................7 Clearances ..............................7 - 8 Combustible Material ............................9 Before Fully Installing the Appliance ......................9 Gas Supply ..............................10...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPoRTANT SAfeTy INfoRMATIoN • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than • NoTe: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least •...
  • 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: Introduction

    INTrODucTION IMPoRTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting Important installation. failure to follow these installation instructions may All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Number and type of gas. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 6: General Information

    GeNerAL INFOrMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the • Plastic bag containing glowing embers (rock wool) for burner room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion coverage. and ventilation air must be provided. •...
  • Page 7: Provisions For Adequate Combustion And Ventilation Air

    PRoVISIoNS foR AdeQuATe coMBuSTIoN & VeNTILATIoN AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are DIVIDER provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space as a space whose FIREPLACE volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m per kw) of...
  • Page 8 cLeARANceS (continued) Sidewall & ceiling clearances N o n - c o m b u s t i b l e Requirements for Safe Installation (figure 3) Material distance 12" or more Non-combustible material Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8"...
  • Page 9: Combustible Material

    cOMBuSTIBLe MATerIAL No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard. on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles.
  • Page 10: 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 11: Placement Of Glowing Embers And Lava Rock

    Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot assembly. 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. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication.
  • Page 12: Vfse Series Remote Electronic Ignition And Control System

    VfSe SeRIeS ReMoTe eLecTRoNIc IGNITIoN ANd coNTRoL SySTeM Timer/Thermostat RF APPLIcATIoN Remote Handset GV60 is a battery-powered electronic and control sys- G6R-H3T tem for gas appliances with pilot burners and ODS sys- tems. GeNerAL NOTeS Radio frequency Remote 433.92 MHz for Europe; 315 MHz for U.S. (FCC ID: RTD-G6R) and for Canada (IC: 4943A-G6R).
  • Page 13 VfSe SeRIeS ReMoTe eLecTRoNIc IGNITIoN ANd coNTRoL SySTeM AuToMATIc oPeRATIoN Standard, display, Timer/Thermostat Rf Remote Handset • Simultaneously press and hold the OFF and (large flame) wArNING buttons until a short beep confirms the start sequence has be- Wiring of valve and receiver must be completed before start- gun;...
  • Page 14 VfSe SeRIeS ReMoTe eLecTRoNIc IGNITIoN ANd coNTRoL SySTeM SeTTING THe TIMe NOTe: The display shows the set temperature every 30 sec- display, Timer/Thermostat Rf Remote Handsets onds. • The display will flash after either: SeTTING THe TeMPeRATuRe a. Installing the battery or •...
  • Page 15: Vfse Series Remote Electronic Ignition And Control System

    VfSe SeRIeS ReMoTe eLecTRoNIc IGNITIoN ANd coNTRoL SySTeM With the MANUAL knob in MAN position a manual pi- Battery replacement lot valve operator and piezo igniter are accessible. Battery replacement is recommended at the beginning of each heating season. Do not use metal tools to remove batteries. Using Ignition with match: a metal tool could cause a short that may damage the receiver.
  • Page 16: Vfse-(18,24,30) Lighting Instructions

    VfSe-(18,24,30) 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 17: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILoT fLAMe cHARAcTeRISTIcS Figure 17 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame oxygen depletion Sensor Pilot (figure 19) will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet.
  • Page 18: Cleaning And Servicing

    cLeANING AND SerVIcING Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified • Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction particles with brush. Failure to keep air intake hole clean will and/or sooting.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TrOuBLeSHOOTING SyMPToMS - PoSSIBLe cAuSeS ANd coRRecTIoN 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 partially clogged ODS/pilot - Contact local gas b.
  • Page 20: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INdeX PART deScRIPTIoN INdeX PART deScRIPTIoN R10559 BATTERY, 9-VOLT 15426 REAR LOG SUPPORT (VFSE-18) 12389 CERAMIC MEDIA 15427 REAR LOG SUPPORT (VFSE-24) R2809 DAMPER CLAMP (INCLUDED IN 15428...
  • Page 21: Parts View

    PARTS VIeW 26989-3-0510 Page 21...
  • Page 22: 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 23: Appliance Service History

    APPLIANce SeRVIce HISToRy Date dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 26989-3-0510 Page 23...
  • Page 24 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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