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Empire Comfort Systems VFCT25-3 manual

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  • Page 1

    Page 1 16937-4-0806 I NST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL CAST IRON UNVENTED ROOM HEA TER MODELS VFCM-25-3 VFCR-25-3 VFCT -25-3 WAT E R V A P O R : A B Y- P R O D U C T O F UNVENTED ROOM HEA TERS W ater vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unve nted r oo m heater pr oduce s appr oxi matel y one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for ev[...]

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    Page 2 16937-4-0806 SECTION P AGE Important Safety Information ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ..............................................................................................[...]

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    Page 3 16937-4-0806 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 . Consult the writ- ten instructions provided with the heater for information concerning combustion and venti[...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 16937-4-0806 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 . Sometimes other odors in the area[...]

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    Page 5 16937-4-0806 INTRODUCTION I nstructions 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 unven ted room heater . Always consult your local Building De[...]

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    Page 6 16937-4-0806 W A TER V APOR: A BY -PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEA TERS 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 must be used as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a prima[...]

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    Page 7 16937-4-0806 GAS SUPPL Y Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized. Note: Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it is always best to consult your local authori[...]

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    Page 8 16937-4-0806 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. T op of appliance (ceiling) 36 inches Rear W all 3 inches Side W all 6 inches Heater Corners (45° angle) to W all 4 inches Floor 0 inches CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances aroun[...]

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    Page 9 16937-4-0806 Figure 6 Figure 5 FLANGE TOW ARDS BACK DET AIL VIEW RIGHT SIDE REAR COVER LEFT SIDE (4) LEVELING BOL TS Figure 7 CASING BOTTOM[...]

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    Page 10 16937-4-0806 LOG PLACEMENT Every burner is shipped with a protective cover . This cover must be removed before log placement. The posi tio nin g of the logs is crit ic al to th e saf e and cl ean oper ati on of this heater . Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance. PROPER IN[...]

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    Page 1 1 16937-4-0806 Proper Log Placement Log placement is critical to proper burner performance. Logs must be correctly positioned onto the burner . The photos in this manual show the proper pinned position for logs on this set. Owners need to be shown proper log placement and instructed not to move the logs. Logs must fit firmly onto the burne[...]

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    Page 12 16937-4-0806 VFCR -25, VFCT -25 PHOTOS[...]

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    Page 13 16937-4-0806 OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE 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. NOTE: all flames will be ran[...]

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    Page 14 16937-4-0806 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: 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 hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly . B. BEFORE LIGHTING s[...]

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    Page 15 16937-4-0806 HI/LO REGULA TOR 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 result 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[...]

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    Page 16 16937-4-0806 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: 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 hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly . B. BEFORE LIGHTING s[...]

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    Page 17 16937-4-0806 Figures 13 and 16 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. Figures 14 and 17 show an incorrect pilot flame patte[...]

  • Page 18

    Page 18 16937-4-0806 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS (continued) Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen 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[...]

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    Page 19 16937-4-0806 MILLIVOL T OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS VFCR-25 ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch VFCR-25 is equipped with an ON/OFF/REMOTE switch which is located on the wiring chase. A wire harness is attached to the ON/OFF/REMOTE switch. The brown, black and green (wires) female push-ons attach to the ON/OFF/REMOTE switch. At the opposit e end of the wire ha[...]

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    Page 20 16937-4-0806 OPERA TING GUIDELINES Before operating this heater , please review the safety warnings pages at the beginning of this manual and those precautions and warnings listed below . 1. Know what type of ignition system this model has (standing pilot) and follow the applicable SAFETY and LIGHTING instructions. 2. Check to ensure there [...]

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    Page 21 16937-4-0806 IMPOR T ANT : Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover , cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot. a. [...]

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    Page 22 16937-4-0806 1 R-5029 CASTING TOP 2 R-5028 CASTING SIDE LEFT 3 R-5027 CASTING SIDE RIGHT 4 R-5026 CASTING FRONT 5 10659 CASING BOTTOM ASSEMBL Y 6 10541 CASING BACK 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 No. Number Description VFCM-25, VFCR-25, VFCT -25 COMMON P [...]

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    Page 23 16937-4-0806 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 . When ordering parts, first obtain the Model Number fr[...]

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    Page 24 16937-4-0806 SER VICE NOTES Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg A ve. Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 PH: 1-800-851-3153 PH: 1-618-233-7420 F AX: 1-800-443-8648 F AX: 1-618-233-7097 E-MAIL: info@empirecomfort.com WEB SITE: www .empirecomfort.com[...]