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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND

OWNER'S MANUAL

UNVENTED 

GAS FIREpLACE

MODELS

VFD26FM(2,3)0(N,W,C)-2

VFD26Fp(2,3)0L-2

VFD26Fp30L10-3

Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces

This appliance may be installed in an aftermar-

ket, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) 

home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This  appliance  is  only  for  use  with  the  type  of 

gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance 

is not convertible for use with other gases.

This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air 

(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. 

provisions for adequate combustion and ventila-

tion air must be provided. Refer to page 9.

WATER VApOR: A BY-pRODUCT OF UNVENTED 

ROOM HEATERS

Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. 

An  unvented  room  heater  produces  approxi-

mately  one  (1)  ounce  (30ml)  of  water  for  every 

1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer 

to page 8.

WARNING:  If  not  installed,  operated  and  main-

tained  in  accordance  with  the  manufacturer's 

instructions,  this  product  could  expose  you  to 

substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which 

can cause death or serious illness.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flam

-

mable  vapors  and  liquids  in  the  vicinity  of 

this or any other appliance.

—  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

  •  Do not try to light any appliance.

  •  Do not touch any electrical switch; do not 

use any phone in your building.

  •  Immediately  call  your  gas  supplier  from 

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-

plier’s instructions.

  •  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 

the fire department.

—  Installation  and  service  must  be  performed 

by a qualified installer, service agency or the 

gas supplier.

WARNING: If the information in these instruc-

tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explo

-

sion  may  result  causing  property  damage, 

personal injury or loss of life.

Installer:  Leave this manual with the appli-

ance.

Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-

ence.

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

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Summary of Contents for VFD26FM20C-2

Page 1: ...page 8 WARNING If not installed operated and main tained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions this product could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause...

Page 2: ...L 16 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FLAME APPEARANCE 16 10 000 BTU MILLIVOLT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 17 MILLIVOLT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 18 HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 19 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTI...

Page 3: ...all not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Children and adults should be alerted to the...

Page 4: ...erform 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 adsorption on wall...

Page 5: ...1 000 feet 305m above sea level Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing spud orifice size WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may result in so...

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: ...NE OPENING JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY GAS LINE OPENING J I K B C G A D E Figure 4 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 635m...

Page 8: ...at 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 heater pr...

Page 9: ...are confined spaces Furnaces installed in a confined space which supply heated air to areas outside the space must draw return air from outside the space through tightly sealed return air ducts A conf...

Page 10: ...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 outdoors or spaces open...

Page 11: ...l 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 cannot exceed three fe...

Page 12: ...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 your firepla...

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: ...4 This step is optional for 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: ...m louver 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 c...

Page 18: ...pplicable 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 P...

Page 19: ...ance 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 counterclo...

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

Page 22: ...ireplace 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 upp...

Page 23: ...urner assembly NOTICE 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 cont...

Page 24: ...L ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 LAT EST 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 receptacl...

Page 25: ...setting is not correct 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 pre...

Page 26: ...R10947 WIRE ASSEMBLY 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 ASSEMBLY 30...

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: ...ireplace 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 provided...

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: ...reet Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites www fwwebb com www victormfg com Parts Heater Hearth and Grills MASTER PARTS DISTR...

Page 32: ...s Empire Comfort Systems Inc 918 Freeburg Ave Belleville IL 62220 If you have a general question about our products please e mail us at info empirecomfort com If you have a service or repair question...

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