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Empire Comfort Systems VFDR24LB manual

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  • Page 1

    Page 1 21565-3-0906 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED GAS LOG HEA TER OR VENTED DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE MODELS VFDR18LB(N,P)-1 VFDR24LB(N,P)-1 VFDR30LB(N,P)-1 EFFECTIVE DA TE SEPTEMBER 2006 V ented/V ent-Fr ee Burner and Logs This is an unvented gas-fired heater . It uses air (oxygen) fr om the r oom in which it is install[...]

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    Page 2 21565-3-0906 SECTION P AGE IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ........................................................................................ 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS ..................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................[...]

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    Page 3 21565-3-0906 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 . Consult the written instructions provided with the heater for information concerning combustion a[...]

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    Page 4 21565-3-0906 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 21565-3-0906 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. W ARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid- fuel burning masonry or UL 127 factory-built fireplace or in a list ed vent less ?[...]

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    Page 6 21565-3-0906 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 clear and free from combus tib le materi als, gaso line and other flammable vapors and liquids. Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone[...]

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    Page 7 21565-3-0906 ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3. or applicable local codes. Example of Large Room with 1/2 W all divider . Figure 1 The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space: Btu/Hr = (L 1 + L 2 )FT x ([...]

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    Page 8 21565-3-0906 Mantel Clearances with Hood (Figur e 5) Y ou must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8" above fir epl ac e ope ni ng. W ith she et met al , you must ha ve non -c om bu st ibl e material behind it. Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must [...]

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    Page 9 21565-3-0906 FOR MASONR Y BUIL T FIREPLACES FREE OPEN ING A REA OF CHI MNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORA- TIVE APPLIANCES FOR INST ALLA TION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES * Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height is 6 feet. ** Chart shows minimum opening (sq. in.) for given height and input rat[...]

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    Page 10 21565-3-0906 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 elimi nate the potenti al for odors when burnin g the logs for the first time. Installing Damper Clamp (Figur e 9) Rem[...]

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    Page 1 1 21565-3-0906 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 authority and ins[...]

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    Page 12 21565-3-0906 Before you begin: if you are installing logs onto the VFDR18 or VFDR24 models, this burner assemb ly is supplied with a set of five ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and wa[...]

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    Page 13 21565-3-0906 Before you begin: If you are installing logs onto the VFDR30 model, this burner assembly place is supplied with a set of seven ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to[...]

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    Page 14 21565-3-0906 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 norma l operati on at full rate, the flame appeara nce should be sets of yellow flames above the rear burner section, and shorter blue flames with glowing embers on the front bu[...]

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    Page 15 21565-3-0906 Th e rm o st a t s a re no t ap p ro v ed on v en t ed de c or a t iv e a p pl i a nc e 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. 18", 24" and 30" Gas Logs (Millivolt) thermopile is self p[...]

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    Page 16 21565-3-0906 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 . B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all arou nd the applianc e are[...]

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    Page 17 21565-3-0906 Figure 18 shows 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. Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorr[...]

  • Page 18

    Page 18 21565-3-0906 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. Gloves are recommended to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. If skin b[...]

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    Page 19 21565-3-0906 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. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace p[...]

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    Page 20 21565-3-0906 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. P AR TS LIST INDEX NO. P AR T NUMBERS DESCRIPTION VFDR18LB VFDR24LB VFDR30LB 1 21588 21588 21588 PILOT SHIELD (NA T O[...]

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    Page 21 21565-3-0906 P AR TS VIEW 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 Mo[...]

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    Page 22 21565-3-0906 SER VICE NOTES[...]

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    Page 23 21565-3-0906 SER VICE NOTES[...]

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    Page 24 21565-3-0906 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.com www .empirecomfort.com[...]