Empire Comfort Systems VFSR-16-4 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFSR-16-4 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Unvented gas log burner millivolt models and vented decorative appliance manual models

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Installer:
Leave this manual with the
appliance.
consumer: Retain this manual for future
reference.
This appliance may be installed in an after-
market 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 these
instructions 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 per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLATION INSTrucTIONS

AND OwNer'S MANuAL
uNVeNTed GAS LoG BuRNeR
MILLIvOLT MODeLS
VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-4
VeNTed decoRATIVe APPLIANce
MANuAL MODeLS
VFSM-(18,24,30)-3
WATeR VAPoR: A By-PRoducT of
uNveNTeD rOOM HeATerS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combus-
tion. 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 11.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses
air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion
and ventilation air must be provided. Refer
to page 12.
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.
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTrucTIONS AND OwNer'S MANuAL uNVeNTed GAS LoG BuRNeR Installer: Leave this manual with the MILLIvOLT MODeLS appliance. VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-4 consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. This appliance may be installed in an after- VeNTed decoRATIVe APPLIANce market permanently located, manufactured MANuAL MODeLS (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local VFSM-(18,24,30)-3...
  • Page 2 BefoRe you START Read the safety information on Pages 7 to 9. Install the wiring. See page 23. If located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, please Light the burner and troubleshoot. See pages 19 to 21 and note the special requirements on page 11. 3. Where are you going to install the fireplace? See pages 13 Installer must instruct the homeowner how to operate the to 15.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLe of coNTeNTS SecTIoN PAGe IMPORTANT SOOT PREVENTION STEPS ............4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .................5 INTRODUCTION ......................6 ACCESSORIES .......................6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..............7-8 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS ..........9 REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA ................10 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................11 WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS ....11 PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION &...
  • Page 4: Important Soot Prevention Steps

    IMPoRTANT SooT PReVeNTIoN STePS NoTIce IMPoRTANT NoTIce INSTALLER - SERVICE PERSON - HOMEOWNER SooT MAy Be cReATed If THe foLLoWING dIRecTIoNS ARe NoT foLLoWed. 1. Ensure the air shutter is set to the specification. See Verify the air shutter for the correct setting. Refer to Tables 1 Figures 1 to 3 on this page and Tables 1 and 2 on and 2 on page 5 for specific air shutter settings for each model.
  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    PRoducT SPecIfIcATIoNS PRoducT SPecIfIcATIoN Natural Gas Propane Gas Millivolt Manual Millivolt Manual Regulator pressure setting 3.5" W.C. 6.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. 10.0" W.C. Gas inlet pressure Max. 10.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 13.0" W.C. 13.0" W.C. Min. 5.0" W.C. 7.0" W.C. 11.0"...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    AcceSSOrIeS The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer. Contact your Empire Dealer for more acces- sory options. If you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc., 918 Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    IMPoRTANT SAfeTy INfoRMATIoN definitions: DANGer DANGer - Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoid- The installer of this product is responsible for the verifying the ed, will result in death or serious injury. correct position of the air shutter and adjusting it if required. If not adjusted to the proper opening, a fire, explosion, or production of wArNING - Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    • Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be pur- • Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in chased from a dealer of Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Appli- the same room with the appliance. cation of loose material (glowing embers may adversely affect • Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the performance of the heater. appliance.
  • Page 9: 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 SoMe PoINTS To ReMeMBeR and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and • Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your local LP-Gas colorless.
  • Page 10: Requirements For Canada

    ReQuIReMeNTS foR cANAdA This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, wArNING this unit can only be installed as a VENTED application do NoT oPeRATe THIS GAS LoG SeT WITH GLASS with these requirements. DOOrS cLOSeD IMPoRTANT SAfeTy INfoRMATIoN •...
  • Page 11: General Information

    GeNeRAL INfoRMATIoN Handle the gas log burner assembly by the grate and legs only. this is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion do not pick the unit up by the burner. and ventilation air must be provided. Gloves are recommended when handling logs to prevent skin Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline irritation.
  • Page 12: 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. DIVIDER 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 FIREPLACE per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less...
  • Page 13: Clearances

    cLeArANceS Sidewall & ceiling clearances Follow these instructions to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard. 18”, 24”, 30” Burner 41” 16” Burner 36” Minimum dimensions for Solid fuel Burning fireplaces uL127 factory Built fireplaces 6” figure 7 the sides of the fireplace opening must be 6" from any combustible wall. The ceiling must be at least 36" (for the 16" burner) and 41" (for 18", 24" and 30" burner) from the fireplace opening.
  • Page 14 cLeARANceS (continued) Mantel clearances with Hood floor clearance You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace If installing heater at floor level, the minimum distance to combus- opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8" above tibles is “0” inches. fireplace opening. With sheet metal, you must have non-combustible material behind it. Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least 1/2"...
  • Page 15: Combustible Material

    coMBuSTIBLe MATeRIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. fireplace high temperature applications. Any mechanical fas- this is a fire hazard. teners used to install materials must also be non-combustible, including wall anchors and tile spacers. Materials that pass the ASTM E-136 test (Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materi- als in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750C) are considered non- combustible.
  • Page 16: Installing As A Vented Appliance

    INSTALLING AS A VeNTed APPLIANce Notice: (Damper Clamp Installation) When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the damper When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors when burning clamp (provided in the hardware kit) must be used.
  • Page 17: 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” 3/8” 1/2” 3/8” 0-3 meters 12.7mm 9.5mm 12.7mm 9.5mm 10-40 feet 1/2”...
  • Page 18: Placement Of Glowing Embers And Lava Rock

    Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot assembly. ROCKWOOL Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be purchased ember Placement VfSM - figure 17 from a dealer of 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 19: Lighting Instructions - Vfsr-(16,18,24,30)

    LIGHTING INSTRucTIoNS - VfSR-(16,18,24,30) 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 c.
  • Page 20: Lighting Instructions - Vfsm-(18,24,30)

    LIGHTING INSTRucTIoNS - VfSM-(18,24,30) 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 c.
  • Page 21: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILoT fLAMe cHARAcTeRISTIcS Figures 20 and 22 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. Figures 21 and 23 show an incorrect pilot flame pattern. the incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. this will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down. VfSM PILoT VfSR PILoT correct Pilot flame Pattern - figure 22...
  • Page 22: Cleaning And Servicing

    cLeANING AND ServIcING Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction oxygen depletion Sensor Pilot and/or sooting. When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows: TuRN off HeATeR ANd ALLoW To cooL BefoRe Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing.
  • Page 23: Wiring

    wIrING VfSR Wiring diagram Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER / Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring THERMOSTAT errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. 16", 18", 24" and 30" Gas Logs (Millivolt) thermopile is self powered GAS VALVE gas valve and does not require 120 volts.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TRouBLeSHooTING SyMPToMS - PoSSIBLe cAuSeS ANd coRRecTIoN When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at odS/ odS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is pilot. released. a. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable - Reconnect a.
  • Page 25: Master Parts Distributor List

    This list changes from time to time. 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 Victor division of f.
  • Page 26: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Index Part No. description Part No. description MILLIVoLT SySTeM (continued) coMMoN PARTS 26304 PIEZO IGNITOR BRACKET 15425 REAR LOG SUPPORT (VFS(M,R)-16) R9761 PIEZO IGNITOR 15426...
  • Page 27: Parts View

    PARTS VIeW 27829-5-0115 Page 27...
  • Page 28: 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. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualified gas appliance technician.

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