Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VFSM-30-3 Empire Comfort Systems
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Page 1 18954-2-0107 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED GAS LOG HEA TER OR VENTED DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE MODELS EFFECTIVE DA TE JANUAR Y 2007 V ented/V ent-Fr ee Burner This is an unvented gas-fired heater . It uses air (oxygen) fr om the room in which it is installed.
Page 2 18954-2-0107 Section Page Important Safety Information .........................................................................................................................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ...........................
Page 3 18954-2-0107 W ARNING When used without adequate combustion and ventilation air , heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas. Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are made for combustion and ventilation air .
Page 4 18954-2-0107 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 18954-2-0107 Attention: During initial use of log you will detect an odor as the log is cured. Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and smoke will occur . T o prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in which the unit is installed.
Page 6 18954-2-0107 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. Keep room area cle ar and free from combust ible materi als, gasoli ne and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Page 7 18954-2-0107 Minimum Dimensions For Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces UL127 Factory Built Fireplaces (Figur e 2) Model A B C D VFSV -16 18" 1 1 1/2" 24" 18" VFSR-16 18" 1 1.
Page 8 18954-2-0107 Mantel Clearances with Hood (Figur e 5) Y ou must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace opening. Non-com bustible material must extend at least 8" above fireplace opening. W ith sheet metal, you must have non-combustible material behind it.
Page 9 18954-2-0107 FOR MASONR Y BUIL T FIREPLACES FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING COM BUST ION PROD UCTS FR OM DEC ORA TIVE APP PLIA NCES FOR INST ALLA TION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES • T urn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox.
Page 10 18954-2-0107 Notice: (Damper Clamp Installation) When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper clamp must be used. When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the damper clam p can be used to elimin ate the potenti al for odor s when burning the logs for the first time.
Page 1 1 18954-2-0107 Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Note: Never use plastic pipe.
Page 12 18954-2-0107 Refer to Parts List, Page 20 to order loose material (rock wool). Placing Lava Rock in Front of Burner on Fireplace Floor Spread lava rocks on fireplace floor in front of the burner pan. The lava rocks are for decorative effect and are not required for fireplace operation.
Page 13 18954-2-0107 HI/LO REGULA T OR CONTROL KNOB PIEZO IGNITOR FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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.
Page 14 18954-2-0107 T O TURN OFF GAS T O APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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.
Page 15 18954-2-0107 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information. 2. Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. This hea ter is equippe d with an ignit ion devi ce (piez o) which automatically lights the pilot. 4. Refer to Figure 15 for the location of the piezo ignitor and control knob.
Page 16 18954-2-0107 Figures 16 and 19 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 burn er flame meet.
Page 17 18954-2-0107 Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction and/or sooting. TURN OFF HEA TER AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING. Remove logs, handling carefully by holding gently at each end.
Page 18 18954-2-0107 Th er mos ta ts ar e no t a pp rov ed o n v en te d d ec ora ti ve ap pl ia nce s. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. W iring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. V erify proper operation after servicing.
Page 19 18954-2-0107 If the gas quality is bad, your pilot may not stay lit, the burners may pr oduce soot and the heater may backfire when lit. If the gas quality or pressur e is low , contact your local gas supplier immediately . 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ pilot.
Page 20 18954-2-0107 Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. USE ONL Y MANUF ACTURER'S REPLACEMENT P AR TS. USE OF ANY OTHER P AR TS COULD CAUSE INJUR Y OR DEA TH. Index Part Description No.
Page 21 18954-2-0107 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 22 18954-2-0107 SER VICE NOTES.
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Page 24 18954-2-0107 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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