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Summary of Contents for Empire VFRL1810N
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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 .............................. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than • The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ •... -
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 Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and MPORTANT: 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
VFIL(24,30) Intermittent Pilot Propane 10.0 W.C. 13.0" W.C. 11.0" W.C. Model BTU/hr. BTU/hr. BTU/hr. Air Shutter Maximum Rate Medium Rate Minimum Rate Opening VFRL1810N 10,000 Closed VFRL1810P 10,000 1/8" Dia. Pin VF(RL,IL)18N 26,000 19,000 Closed VF(RL,IL)18P 26,000 20,500 1/8" VF(RL,IL)24N... -
Page 7: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the Qualified Installing Agency 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; DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS APPLIANCE unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED requirements. • Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION or near the appliance. -
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. The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an... -
Page 10: Clearances
CLEARANCES Mantel Clearances Without Hood (Figure 4) Minimum Dimensions For Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace or UL127 Factory Built Fireplaces (Figure 2) firebox opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least Model 12" above fireplace or firebox opening. With sheet metal, you must VF(R,I)L1810 21"... -
Page 11: Combustible Material
CLEARANCES (continued) Mantel Clearances with Hood (Figure 5) If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace you must proceed to one of the following steps: opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8" above •... -
Page 12: Fireplace Preparation
FIREPLACE PREPARATION • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES • Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR to remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions. VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORA- Have this cleaning performed annually after installation. -
Page 13: Before Fully Installing The Appliance
BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE • Turn off the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox. • Seal any fresh air vents and/or ash clean-out doors located on the floor or wall of the fireplace. If left unsealed, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. -
Page 14: Before Fully Installing The Appliance
BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE Set Up Procedure: (Figures 12a and 12b) 1. Remove top cover assembly as illustrated by Figure 15. Re- move three (3) #8 x 1/2" Phillips Head screws from the front edge, then gently lift upward on the top cover assembly to pivot. -
Page 15: 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 16: Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot (near the center of the burner) as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the burner assembly is installed and initially operated. In normal operation at full rate, the flame appearance should be random yellow flames above the burner. -
Page 17: Wiring - Vfrl Models
WIRING - VFRL MODELS the hearth extension. Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. Note: Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with the top of the appliance. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. On a circulating vent-free firebox, it may be possible to install the Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. -
Page 18: Vfrl(18,24,30) Lighting Instructions
VFRL(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 19: Vfrl1810(N,P) Lighting Instructions
VFRL1810(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 20: Vfil Series Operating Instructions
VFIL SERIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. The VFIL series Loft Burners operate with a GV60 battery-pow- ered electronic remote ignition and control system. -
Page 21: Vfil Series Remote Electronic Ignition And Control System
VFIL SERIES REMOTE ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND CONTROL SYSTEM APPLICATION Timer/Thermostat RF GV60 is a battery-powered electronic and control system for gas Remote Handset appliances with pilot burners and ODS systems. G6R-H3T 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 22 VFIL 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 23 VFIL 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 24 VFIL SERIES REMOTE ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND CONTROL SYSTEM 7. 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.
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Page 25: Vfil(18,24,30) Lighting Instructions
VFIL(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. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area B. -
Page 26: Vfil(18,24,30) Wiring Diagram
VFIL(18,24,30) WIRING DIAGRAM Main Valve Knob Manual Knob Piezo Igniter Connection for manual ignition Combination Control ON/OFF Switch Interrupter Block 8 Wire Cable Thermo Current Cable #2 or ON/OFF Switch with Soldered Cable Thermo Current Thermocouple Cable #1 Ignition Cable RF Antenna SPARK Battery... -
Page 27: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 23 and 24 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 28: Cleaning And Servicing
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figures 27 and 28) 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 29: Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes And Corrections
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ 7. ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is pilot. released. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. a. Control knob not fully pressed in - Press in control knob b. -
Page 30: Decorative Top Cover Accessory Installation
DECORATIVE TOP COVER ACCESSORY INSTALLATION The Decorative Top Cover accessory options are available for Installation your Loft Burner. Choose the proper size Decorative Top Cover Addition of the Decorative Top Cover accessory should be listed for use with the Loft burner assembly. performed after the Loft burner has been fully installed, se- cured and tested for leaks. - Page 31 DECORATIVE ACCESSORY INSTALLATION WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with the diagrams and instructions below or failure to use only parts specifically approved for use with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. NOTE: The Loft series burners may be operated with or without the Decorative accessory options.
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Page 32: Vfil Parts List
VFIL PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. PART NO INDEX DESCRIPTION VFIL18 VFIL24 VFIL30 26526 26543 26551 TOP COVER ASSEMBLY R10410 R10411 R10412 TUBE BURNER R7624 R7624 R7624 AIR SHUTTER R7572 R7572... -
Page 33: Vfil Parts View
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Page 34: Vfrl Parts List
VFRL PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. PART NO INDEX DESCRIPTION VFRL1810 VFRL18 VFRL24 VFRL30 26526 26526 26543 26551 TOP COVER ASSEMBLY R10477 R10410 R10411 R10412 TUBE BURNER R7624 R7624 R7624... -
Page 35: Vfrl Parts View
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Page 36: 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 37: Service Notes
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Page 39: Service Notes
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