Empire VSM-18-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Vented slope glaze burner

Advertisement

EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Vented Slope Glaze Burner
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 performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas sup-
plier.
WARNING: This log set is to be installed only in a solid-
fuel burning fireplace with a working flue constructed
of non-combustible material. The vent damper must
also have a damper clamp attached to it to keep the
damper from accidentally closing during operation.
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.
INsTAllATIoN INsTRucTIoNs
OWNeR's MANuAl
ANd
VENTEd dEcoRATIVE loG sET
FoR INsTAllATIoN IN
solId-FuEl BuRNING FIREPlAcEs
MOdels
VsM-18-1
VsM-24-1
VsM-30-1
Installer:
leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
AVeRTIsseMeNT: Assurez vous de bien suivre les
instructions données dans cette notice pour rédu-
ire au minimum le risque d'incendie ou d'explosion
ou pour éviter tout dommage matériel, toute bles-
sure ou la mort.
— Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ni d'autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le vois-
nage de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
— QuE FAIRE sI Vous sENTEZ uNE odEuR dE
GAZ:
Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
Ne touchez a aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous
servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâ-
timent où vous vous trouvez.
Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. suivez les instructions
du fournisseur.
si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de
gaz, appelez le service des incendies.
— l'installation et l'entretien doivent être assurés
par un installateur ou un service d'entretien qual-
ifié ou par le fournisseur de gaz.
VsR-18-2
VsR-24-2
VsR-30-2
Page 1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Empire VSM-18-1

  • Page 1 OWNeR's MANuAl Comfort Systems Vented Slope Glaze Burner VENTEd dEcoRATIVE loG sET FoR INsTAllATIoN IN solId-FuEl BuRNING FIREPlAcEs MOdels VsM-18-1 VsR-18-2 VsM-24-1 VsR-24-2 VsM-30-1 VsR-30-2 WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may Installer: leave this manual with the appliance.
  • 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 ........................5-6 Fireplace Preparation ........................6-7 Before Fully Installing the Appliance ....................7 Gas Supply ............................. 8 Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock ................9 Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance ..................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT sAFeTY INFORMATION Installer: Please leave these instructions with the owner for future Proper installation, burner pan location and log placement is reference. important to achieve optimum look and performance of your gas log set. The logs have been designed for easy location This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decorative Gas and placement on the grate and must be followed for proper Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces.
  • 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 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 Product Components Instructions to Installer • Burner Pan Assembly 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. — "M" model includes manual gas valve, regulator and safety 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied pilot.
  • Page 6: Fireplace Preparation

    GeNeRAl INFORMATION (continued) Qualified Installing Agency High Altitude Installation Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be per- United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by formed only by a qualified agency.
  • Page 7: Before Fully Installing The Appliance

    FoR FAcToRy BuIlT FIREPlAcEs FOR MAsONRY buIlT FIRePlACes FRee OPeNING AReA OF CHIMNeY dAMPeR FOR VeNTING COM- FRee OPeNING AReA OF CHIMNeY dAMPeR FOR VeNT- busTION PROduCTs FROM deCORATIVe APPlIANCes FOR IN- ING COMbusTION PROduCTs FROM deCORATIVe AP- sTAllATION IN sOlId Fuel buRNING FIRePlACes. PlIANcEs FoR INsTAllATIoN IN solId FuEl BuRNING Appliance Input Rate (kbTu/hr) FIRePlACes.
  • Page 8: 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 9: Placement Of Glowing Embers And Lava Rock

    PlACeMeNT OF GlOWING eMbeRs ANd lAVA ROCK Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible.
  • Page 10: Vsm-(18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions

    VsM-(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 department.
  • Page 11: Vsr-(18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions

    VsR-(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 C.
  • Page 12: Pilot And Main Burner Flame Characteristics

    PIlOT ANd MAIN buRNeR FlAMe CHARACTeRIsTICs Pilot Flame Pattern (Figure 9) Figure 8 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple/thermopile. The flame will surround the thermocouple/thermopile just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet.
  • Page 13: Wiring

    WIRING 2. When facing the appliance, the remote receiver must be placed Thermostats are not approved on vented decorated in the right side firebox, toward the front. appliances. NOTICE: Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring burner assembly.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TRouBlEsHooTING sYMPTOMs-POssIble CAuses ANd CORReCTIONs 1. Match will not light pilot. 3. Pilot burning, no gas to burner, valve knob "On," wall switch a. Main shut-off valve closed. "On." • Make sure that the shut-off valve located on the pipe a.
  • Page 15: Parts List

    PARTs lIsT INdEX PART dEscRIPTIoN INdEX PART dEscRIPTIoN COMMON PARTs VsM-18,24,30 15426 REAR LOG SUPPORT (18) P-265 ORIFICE-LPG (18) (40,000 BTU) 15427 REAR LOG SUPPORT (24) P-211 ORIFICE-NAT (18) (40,000 BTU) 15428 REAR LOG SUPPORT (30) P-256 ORIFICE-LPG (18) (65,000 BTU) 11376 BURNER SUPPORT - LEFT P-273...
  • Page 16: Parts View

    PARTs VIEW Page 16 26284-3-0813...
  • Page 17: Propane (Lp) Gas Conversion Instructions

    Attention: The Propane (LP) gas conversion kit must be ordered burner orifice marked 49 for 40,000 BTUH input. from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. For VsM-24 or VsR-24, install one Propane (LP) gas main burner orifice marked 45 for 50,000 BTUH input.
  • Page 18: Natural Gas Conversion Instructions

    REducEd input. Attention: The Natural gas conversion kit must be ordered from For VsM-18, install one Natural gas main burner orifice marked Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 32 for 40,000 BTUH input. For VsM-24, install one Natural gas main burner orifice marked 28 for 50,000 BTUH input.
  • Page 19: 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 20: 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.

Table of Contents