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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR
Vented/Vent-Free Burner
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MODELS
VFSR-16-3 VFSV-16-3
VFSM-18-3
VFSR-18-3 VFSV-18-3
VFSM-24-3
VFSR-24-3 VFSV-24-3
VFSM -30-3
VFSR-30-3 VFSV-30-3
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
JULY 2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information .........................................................................................................................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ..........................................................................................................4 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................5 Gene
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than • NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom service person. The appliance should be inspected before use • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or cleaning may be required due to excessive
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS members of your household. Someday when there may not be Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following information, You may not know all the following safety precautions which can protect both you and your family from an accident. Read you feel you still need mo
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting installation. Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as the log Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible is cured. fire hazard and will void the warranty. Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in Save this manual for future reference. which the unit is instal
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GENERAL INFORMATION BRUCE SPECIAL COPY 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. • Plastic bag containing lava rock. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, • Switch log assembly - VFSR models gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. • Remote kit - VFSV models Unvented g
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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 3 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 unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic 3 feet per 1,000 Btu per ho
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CLEARANCES (continued) Non-Combustible Requirements for Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances (Figure 3) Material Distance Safe Installation 12" or more Non-combustible material. Less than 12" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8" with the installation of the optional 18", 24", 30" Log 41" 16" Log 36" fireplace hood. If you cannot extend non- combustible material at least 8", you must operate heater with flue damper open. You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace
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COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed is a fire hazard. on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles. Figure 8 Figure 7 FIREPLACE PREPARATION • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE APPPLIANCES • Have the fireplace floor an
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INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the damper Notice (Damper Clamp Installation) clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors when burn- When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper ing the logs for the first time. clamp must be used. Installing Damper Clamp (Figure 9) Remove all ashes or other debris from the fireplace. If the fireplace is equipped with an ash dump be sure to seal the door with furnace ceme
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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' 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" 3/8" 0-3.048m 12.7mm 9.5mm 12.7mm 9.5mm 10-40' 1/2" 1/2" 5/8" 1/2" 3.048-12.192m 12.7mm 12.7mm 15.9mm 12.7mm 40-100' 1/2" 1/2" 3/4" 1/2" 12.192-30.48m 12.7mm 12.7mm 19mm 12.7mm 100-150' 3/4" 1/2" 7/8" 3/4" 30.48
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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual Refer to Parts List, Page 20 to order loose material (rock wool). and light coverage will provide your best effects. We recommend Placing Lava Rock in Front of Burner on Fireplace Floor separation of the rock wool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible. Spread lava rocks on fireplace floor in front of the burner pan. The lava rocks are for decorative effect and are no
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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 caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. department. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area knob. Never use tools.
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VFSV-(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 caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. department. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area knob. Never use tool
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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 caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area turn by hand, don't try to repair it; c
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 16 and 19 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct 2. 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 flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight spider webs. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A. yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Figures 17 and 20 show an in
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Warning: Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 21) objects to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen ruby that controls the gas flow. 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. 2. Blow
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WIRING VFSR Wiring Diagram (Figure 22) 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. See Figure 22 to provide optional wall switch, thermostat, or remote control. Maximum length of 20 feet of 16 AWG to co
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair the heater. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ c. Manual Shutoff valve not fully open - Fully open manual pilot. shutoff valve. d. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve - Hand a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more. b. Ignitor e
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PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Part Description Index Part Description No. Number No. Number COMMON PARTS NS 14041 TUBING - PILOT REGULATOR TO PILOT - NAT 1 15425 REAR LOG SUPPORT (16) NS 11291 TUBING - VALVE TO BURNER 1 15426 REAR LOG SUPPORT (18) NS R-5668 IGNITOR WIRE 1 15427 REAR LOG SUPPORT (24) NS R-5910 SWITCH LOG ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES 1 15428 REAR LOG SUPPORT (30) SWITCH AND WIRE) 2 11285 BURNER SUPP
