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Replacement Loose Material 

(glowing embers) 

part Number

Rock Wool

15998

Platinum Bright Embers

PE-20-1

23466-4-0509

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Provided with the log set is a small bag of glowing embers (rock 

wool) to be placed between logs on the flat metal surface of the 

burner.
Placement of the embers (rock wool) is very individual and light 

coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects. We 

recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your 

coverage as light and fluffy as possible.

Place just enough embers (rock wool) on the burner to obtain the 

glow and a gold yellow flame.

Do not place rock wool over large ports in rear portion of burner.
A  thin  layer  of  rock  wool  should  be  placed  under  open  space 

between the front and middle logs.
Rock  wool  should 

not

  be  placed  in  the  area  of  the  pilot 

assembly.

Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be purchased 

from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of excess loose 

material (glowing embers) may adversely affect performance of 

the heater. 
WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed 

prior to reapplication.
Refer to Parts List, Page 26 to order loose material (rock wool).

Note: A single layer of embers is to be used when applying Platinum 

Bright Embers (alone or in combination with production embers) 

to the burner.

Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the 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 random by design, flame height will 

go up and down.
Glowing embers (rock wool) can cover the burner in between the 

front and middle logs, but very little is necessary to cover this 

area. Excess ember material causes the yellow flame to become 

orange and stringy. Apply just enough to obtain slow glow and a 

gold, yellow flame.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans 

to blow directly into fireplace. Do not place a blower inside the 

burner area of the firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter 

flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will result.

During  manufacturing,  fabricating  and  shipping,  various 

components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films or 

bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful, but may produce 

annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial 

operation of the appliance, possibly causing headaches or eye or 

lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary occurrence.
The initial break-in operation should last 2-3 hours with the burner 

at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening 

windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining 

after this initial break-in will be slight and will disappear with 

continued use.

PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS (ROCK WOOL)

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE

Figure 14

Summary of Contents for VFD26FM series

Page 1: ...per hour Refer to page 8 WARNING If not installed operated and main tained in accordance with the manufacturer s in structions this product could expose you to sub stances in fuel or from fuel combus...

Page 2: ...ERS ROCK WOOL 16 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FLAME APPEARANCE 16 A VFD26FP3L10 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 17 A VFD26F M P 3 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 18 A VFD26F M P 2 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 19 PILOT FLAME CHARACTER...

Page 3: ...e hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young childrenshould becarefullysupervisedwhen they are in the same room with the appliance Do not place c...

Page 4: ...ight pilot lights perform service or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or...

Page 5: ...gas company before changing spud orifice size Warning Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may result in sooting and property damage Instructions to Installer 1 Installer m...

Page 6: ...own in Figure 2 for corner rough opening Be sure to provide gas line for fireplace and electrical power for optional blower assembly 1 Attach two 2 nailing flanges to firebox sides with two 2 10 x 1 2...

Page 7: ...E OPENING JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY GAS LINE OPENING J I K B C G A D E Figure 4 A VFD26 Series Dimensions Index Letter Dimension A 30 1 4 768mm B 30 762mm C 13 1 8 333mm D 18 1 8 460mm E 26 660mm G 25 635...

Page 8: ...rmostat FREC Electric Remote Control FWS 1 Wall Switch TMV Wall Thermostat Millivolt Reed Switch TRW Wireless Remote Wall Thermostat Water vapor is a by product of gas combustion An unvented room heat...

Page 9: ...e volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m3 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 l...

Page 10: ...e extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one with 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoorsors...

Page 11: ...tors of Other Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction The state of Massachusetts requires that a flex ible appliance connector c...

Page 12: ...rances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36 inches Mantel Clearances for Built in Installation Figure 9 Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of y...

Page 13: ...Remove shrink wrap and logs from fireplace 6 Place back base and fireplace in desired location 7 Connect gas line and electrical wiring at this time in accor dance with local codes 8 Place mantel ass...

Page 14: ...ogs per the Log Placement Instructions See Page 15 14 Install hood See Page 22 9 Attach mantel assembly to studs in the wall through the back brace using two 2 3 drywall screws provided 10 Slide front...

Page 15: ...This step is optional for A VFD26FP3L10 log sets Place front twig 5 onto 1 log and flat area on 3 log The bottom of the front twig is to be placed behind the grate tang that is second from the left At...

Page 16: ...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 NOT...

Page 17: ...r assembly if applicable 3 Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF 4 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot b...

Page 18: ...able 3 Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF 4 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT...

Page 19: ...liance 1 Set thermostat gas control knob to lowest setting 2 Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed if applicable Lighting Instructions 7 Turn gas control knob counterc...

Page 20: ...Troubleshooting page 25 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...

Page 21: ...FF is the OFF position PILOT is the PILOT position A VFD26F M P 3 Max 20 000 BTU HR Min 14 000 BTU HR A VFD26FP3L10 Max 10 000 Min N A A VFD26F M P 2 Main Burner Operation The gas control modulates fr...

Page 22: ...fireplace Attach top frame to fireplace Use two 2 8 x 1 2 Phillips screws for top frame 5 Replace bottom louver 6 Replace top louver 3 PIECE FRAME KIT SIDE TRIM Figure 21 HOOD INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove up...

Page 23: ...burner assembly Note Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with burner assembly On circulating vent free firebox install remote control receiver behind bottom louver Refer to remote contr...

Page 24: ...ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 LATEST EDITION A factory installed junction box is located on the lower right side of the fireplace Wiring must be fed to the junction box and attached to the receptacle t...

Page 25: ...ct Replace gas regula tor 7 ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released a Control knob not fully pressed in Press in control knob fully b Control knob not pressed in long enough...

Page 26: ...N S R3435 WIRE ASSEMBLY A VFD26F M P 3LP PART NUMBERS 10 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY 11 21590 PILOT BRACKET 14 R9022 BURNER TUBE 16 P182 ORIFICE 19 23493 TUBING ASSEMBLY 21 R3625 VALVE 23 23496 TUBING ASSEM...

Page 27: ...e 27 PARTS VIEW 5 PIECE LOG Y ASSEMBL MILLIVOLT VALVE Y ASSEMBL THERMOSTATIC VALVE Y ASSEMBL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 18 32 33...

Page 28: ...of fireplace The magnets on the bottom of speed control will sufficiently hold the speed control in place 13 Attach fan control bracket to upper right side of firebox with one 10 x 1 2 hex screw prov...

Page 29: ...r Kit 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX WHITE SPEED CONTROL FAN SWITCH GROUND BLACK FAN WHITE BLACK SWITCH BRACKET FBBX Wiring Diagram FBBX BLOWER KIT EXTENSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont FBB4 OPTIONAL VAR...

Page 30: ...e 1 side panel into firebox 5 Align clearance hole on brick panel bracket with screw hole in the left or right interior top of firebox Use two 2 10 x 1 2 screws to attach brick panel bracket to interi...

Page 31: ...ne the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Fireplace Number Part Description Fir...

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