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

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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Vented/Vent-Free Burner
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.
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 explo-
sion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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 sup-
plier'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 supplier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER
MILLIVOLT MODELS
VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-4
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MANUAL MODELS
VFSM-(18,24,30)-3
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila-
tion air must be provided. Refer to page 9.
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.
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 8.
OR
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EMPIRE EMPIRE AND OWNER'S MANUAL Comfort Systems UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER Vented/Vent-Free Burner MILLIVOLT MODELS VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-4 VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE MANUAL MODELS VFSM-(18,24,30)-3 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 Requirements for Canada ......................5 Introduction ............................. 6 Product Specification ........................7 General Information ........................8 Water Vapor: By Product of Unvented Room Heaters ..............8 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ...............

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will • WARNING! This fireplace needs fresh air for ventilation to result in death or serious injury. run properly. This fireplace has an ODS (oxygen depletion sensor) which will shut down the heater if adequate fresh air is WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, not available.

  • 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 there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend and colorless.

  • Page 5: Requirements For Canada

    REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application, WARNING; DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET this unit can only be installed as a VENTED application WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED with these requirements. • Clothing or other flammable material should not be IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION placed on or near the appliance.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting the log is cured. installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and smoke will occur.

  • Page 7: Product Specification

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 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 8: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the Make sure you have received all parts: room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been and ventilation air must be provided.

  • Page 9: 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 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...
  • Page 10 CLEARANCES (continued) Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances Mantel Clearances with Hood You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8" above 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 11: Combustible Material

    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. This is a fire hazard. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles.

  • Page 12: Installing As A Vented Appliance

    INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the Notice: (Damper Clamp Installation) damper clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors When installing your log set as a vented installation the when burning the logs for the first time.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Placement Of Glowing Embers And Lava Rock

    SHOULD ONLY BE PLACED ON THE FIREPLACE FLOOR. 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 15: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    VFSR-(16,18,24,30) 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 16: Vfsm-(18,24,30) Lighting Instructions

    VFSM-(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 17: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 14 and 17 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip.

  • Page 18: Cleaning And Servicing

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot CAUTION Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to Depletion Sensor as follows: clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing.

  • Page 19: Wiring

    WIRING VFSR Wiring Diagram 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. 16", 18", 24" and 30" Gas Logs (Millivolt) thermopile is self powered gas valve and does not require 110 volts.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTION When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ c. Manual Shutoff valve not fully open - Fully open manual pilot. shutoff valve. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. d.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW 27829-2-0614 Page 23...

  • Page 24: 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.

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