Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VFP36FP Empire Comfort Systems
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Page 1 20101-0-0306 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE MODELS VFP32FP(20,21)L(N,P)-1 VFP32FP(30,31)L(N,P)-1 VFP36FP(20,21)L(N,P)-1 VFP36FP(30,31)L(N,P)-1 EFFECTIVE DA TE MARCH 2006 — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Page 2 20101-0-0306 SECTION P AGE Important Safety Information ................................................................................................. 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas .................................................
Page 3 20101-0-0306 Wh en us e d wi th out a deq ua te co mbu sti on an d ve nti lat i on air , he ate r ma y gi ve o ff C ARB ON M ONO XID E, a n od orl ess , po iso nou s g as . Do not install heater until all necessary pr ovisions are made for combustion and ventilation air .
Page 4 20101-0-0306 Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. Y ou must find out if you can smell the odorant in propane. Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitivity or ability to detect that odor .
Page 5 20101-0-0306 Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with unvented room heater . 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room heater .
Page 6 20101-0-0306 Model VFP32FP VFP36FP Input Maximum 32,000 36,000 Minimum 22,000 25,000 Minimum Firebox Opening Height without standoff 32 3/4" 34 3/4" W idth 34” 39” Depth 17 3/8&qu.
Page 7 20101-0-0306 W ater 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 . Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house).
Page 8 20101-0-0306 The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual BTU/Hr used is more than the maximum BTU/HR the space can support. Y ou must provide additional fresh air . Y our options are as follows: A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room.
Page 9 20101-0-0306 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 Inside Diameter T ubing, T ype L Outside Diameter Nat. L.P . Nat. L.P .
Page 10 20101-0-0306 M in i mu m Wa l l a n d Ce i l in g C l e ar an c e s (Figure 4) Sid ewal l Clea ran ces: The clear ance from the inside of the firep lac e to any combustible wall should not be less than 2". Fireplace Side and Back Clearances: The fireplace outer casing sides and back have zero clearance to combustibles.
Page 1 1 20101-0-0306 Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard. Figure 6 No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed o n or attache d to the firep lace. This is a heating ap pliance.
Page 12 20101-0-0306 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBL Y C Figure 8 VFP32FP VFP36FP A 34" 39" B 29" 34" C 17 3/8" 17 3/8" D 31" 36" E 22 7/8" 24 7/8" F 32 3/4".
Page 13 20101-0-0306 A black hood and trim kit is furnished with each model VFP(32,36)FP fireplace. The hood MUST be installed before the firepl ace is used. Failu re to do so may create a possibl e fire hazard. Atten tion: The hood is located behind top louver duri ng shipmen t of fireplace.
Page 14 20101-0-0306 1. Place fireplace in framing opening. 2. Using the four (4) nailing flanges provided with the fireplace, attach two (2) flanges on each side. Attach flanges through prepunched holes. Additional hole locations will be used for different finishing material with thicknesses of 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4”.
Page 15 20101-0-0306 Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects. W e recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible.
Page 16 20101-0-0306 Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed. In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames.
Page 17 20101-0-0306 W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may r esult causing 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 .
Page 18 20101-0-0306 W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may r esult causing 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 .
Page 19 20101-0-0306 Figures 13 and 15 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 20 20101-0-0306 Figure 17 W arning: Never use needles, wir es, or similar cylindrical objects to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that controls the gas flow .
Page 21 20101-0-0306 If the gas quality is bad, your pilot may not stay lit, the burners may produce soot and the heater may backfire when lit. If the gas quality or pr essure is low , contact your local gas supplier immediately . 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ pilot.
Page 22 20101-0-0306 USE ONL Y MANUF ACTURER'S REPLACEMENT P AR TS. USE OF ANY OTHER P AR TS COULD CAUSE INJUR Y OR DEA TH. NOTE: SEE LOG INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR DET AILS ON LOGS AND EMBERS A TTENTION: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide.
Page 23 20101-0-0306 Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer . For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor . Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer . All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number.
Page 24 20101-0-0306 FBB4 Blower Installation Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet supply line. Note: Junction box on right side of fireplace must be pre- wired at time of fireplace installation for use with blower assembly .
Page 25 20101-0-0306 Wiring The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or , in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70 , if an external electrical source is utilized.
Page 26 20101-0-0306 CAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, CITY AND ST A TE BUILDING CODES. BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THA T MAIN POWER SUPPL Y IS DISCONNECTED.
Page 27 20101-0-0306 SER VICE NOTES.
Page 28 20101-0-0306 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg A ve. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 F AX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.
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