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Loft Vent-Free Fireplace Insert

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WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly 

could result in serious injury, death or 

property damage.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flam

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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.

•  Leave the building immediately.

•  Immediately  call  your  gas  supplier 

from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the 

gas supplier’s instructions.

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, 

call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be per-

formed  by  a  qualified  installer,  service 

agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: 

Retain this manual for future reference.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING

If not installed, operated and maintained 

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.

WARNING

"FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD 

Improper adjustment, alteration, service, 

maintenance, or installation of this heater or 

its controls can cause death or serious injury.

Read and follow instructions and precautions 

in User's Information Manual provided with 

this heater."

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. Refer to pages 16 and 17.

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS

Water 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. Refer to page 16.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, 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.

UNVENTED GAS 

FIREPLACE MODELS:

VFLc10In32(n,P)-1
VFLc20In32(n,P)-1
VFLc20In72(n,P)-1
VFLc28In32(n,P)-1
VFLc28In72(n,P)-1

GAS-FIRED

Summary of Contents for VFLC10IN32N-1

Page 1: ...is product could expose you tosubstancesinfuelorfromfuelcombustion which can cause death or serious illness WARNING FIRE EXPLOSION AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD Improper adjustment alteration service mainte...

Page 2: ...BUSTIBLE CLEARANCES 19 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS 20 MILLIVOLT ALTERNATE ON OFF SWITCH INSTALLATION 21 DECORATIVE ACCESSORY INSTALLATION 22 10 000 BTU MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 23 MILLI...

Page 3: ...velope 4 Flex Line with Shut off 1 1 Attached to the gas valve 5 AA Batteries 0 4 In envelope 6 Wire Retainer Clips 3 3 In envelope 7 ON OFF Switch 1 1 In envelope 8 Extension Wire Harness 1 1 In enve...

Page 4: ...ware Pack lists on page 3 to verify all components are present 5 Verify that the fireplace insert and components have not been damaged during shipping 6 To remove the Barrier Screen Assembly a Lift sc...

Page 5: ...a normal temporary occurrence A window should be opened during the initial bake out period WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patter...

Page 6: ...serious leak Immediately go into action as instructed earlier some points to remember Learn to recognize the odor of Propane Gas Your local Propane Gas Dealer can give you a Scratch and Sniff pam phl...

Page 7: ...enturi Any misalignment of the burner orifice may be corrected by bending the shutter cap holding the orifice to the inlet of the venturi tube Ceiling Fans Portable Fans or Logs Installed Near Cold Ai...

Page 8: ...ectricalenergy tobuild uptoasufficient level allowing the gas control to operate properly Important All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number Serial Number and type of gas Notice During...

Page 9: ...Use With VFLC28IN Inserts DS28761BL Metal Surround 3 Sided 1 Piece 4x3x1 Matte Black 43Wx27 5Hx1D For Use With VFLC28IN Inserts SC256BL Cast Iron Surround for use with VFPC 10 20 IN Inserts NOTE SAN20...

Page 10: ...vided on a sepa rate label plate in the instruction packet Prior to installation of the fireplace insert the installer must mechanically secure this warning plate to the inside of the fireplace for fu...

Page 11: ...del A B C D E F G H I J K VFLC 10 20 IN 29 1 4 19 1 8 12 7 16 25 7 8 16 3 16 13 9 16 25 1 2 18 1 8 15 16 13 1 2 2 1 8 VFLC28IN 32 1 4 22 1 8 15 7 16 28 7 8 17 13 16 15 28 1 2 21 1 8 15 16 15 2 1 8 Fig...

Page 12: ...ert 1 Gas line connections must be made at this time When facing the appliance the gas supply will enter on the right hand side See Gas Supply page 18 to 19 2 Insert fireplace into enclosure 3 Level f...

Page 13: ...39235 1 0219 Page 13 VFLC 10 20 IN FIREPLACE SURROUND DIMENSIONS ds20433bl ds20763bl 34 21 1 2 1 40 24 1 2 1...

Page 14: ...39235 1 0219 Page 14 VFLC28IN FIREPLACE SURROUND DIMENSIONS ds28433bl ds28763bl 37 24 1 2 1 43 27 1 2 1...

Page 15: ...See Figures 19 and 20 3 Run the low voltage alternate switch wires up the back of the right or left cast surround leg Then secure them with the wire clips provided 4 Install the switch bracket with s...

Page 16: ...erm or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door...

Page 17: ...r 1 000 BTUH of the total input rating of the gas equipment in the confined space Figure 7 WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have eno...

Page 18: ...n manual gas shut off A manual main gas shut off should be located in the vicinity of the unit Where none exists or where its size or location is not adequate contact your local authorized installer f...

Page 19: ...let with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 4 5 w c for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 10 5 w c PropaneGaswillhaveamanifoldpressureapproximately10 0 w c 2...

Page 20: ...The flow of heat can ignite combustibles Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace This is a fire hazard Figure 15 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS No greeting cards stockings or orname...

Page 21: ...tage wire assembly found in the Instruction Packet to the green and white wire connections See Figures 19 and 20 3 Run the low voltage alternate switch wires to the right of the surround panel Use the...

Page 22: ...while applying the decora tive glass INSTALLATION 1 Application of the Decorative Glass should only be performed after the Loft burner has been fully installed secured and test ed for leaks If operat...

Page 23: ...l knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 6 Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you d...

Page 24: ...OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 6 Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above...

Page 25: ...llivolt system and all individual components may be checked with a millivolt meter 0 1000 MV range Figure 24 MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE WIRING Remote Receiver Use the following steps to place the remote...

Page 26: ...is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down MILLIVOLT PILOT THERMOPILE PILOT THERMOCOUPLE LPG THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL...

Page 27: ...ob not pressed in while in PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position d Air in gas lines when installed Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is remo...

Page 28: ...s a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor becau...

Page 29: ...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 init...

Page 30: ...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 wr...

Page 31: ...he operating season or in power outage periods it is recommended that the pilot remain in the CPI standing pilot mode to reduce cold start issues and or conserve battery backup power during a power ou...

Page 32: ...replaced with equivalent gauge and temperature rated wire GND PILOT CPI IPI SWITCH GAS CONTROL VALVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BATTERY HOLDER BATTERY BACK UP RED BLACK RED BLACK GREEN WHITE WHITE BLUE...

Page 33: ...ck up See Lighting Instructions and Wiring Diagram Troubleshooting Before proceeding with the procedures in the following trouble shooting table verify that the power supply AC DC adapter is present a...

Page 34: ...ck sensor wire terminals Pilot gas pressure incorrect Adjust gas pressure Pilot Gas Line bent or kinked Replace pilot tube Faulty pilot Sensor bent Replace Pilot Faulty valve Replace Valve Pilot conti...

Page 35: ...Move optional remote away from fireplace Set higher temperature on Optional remote thermostat Optional Remote control batteries failing Replace batteries in remote transmitter and receiver Faulty pil...

Page 36: ...ire harness 4 Replace the DFC board 1 Verify the electrical connections integrity and make sure they are in accordance with the relevant system wiring diagram If necessary replace the wire harness 2 I...

Page 37: ...and verify voltage at ignition between the EV1 terminal and the ground connection on the valve body 5 1 If the voltage is greater than 0 then Replace Valve 5 2 Or Replace DFC 6 Check the pressure at...

Page 38: ...TURAL 12 R3623 R3623 R3623 R11327 R11327 PILOT ASSY PROPANE 13 27147 27147 26165 31284 31284 TUBING ASSEMBLY INLET 14 27093 27093 27093 31286 31285 TUBING ASSY REGULATOR TO PILOT 15 R7063 R7063 R7063...

Page 39: ...35 1 0219 Page 39 VFLC 20 28 IN PARTS VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 25 22 23 24 IP VALVE ASSEMBLY 14 19 26 12 17 16 15 MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY 19 15 12 13 14 18 17 16 29 13 30 35 18 36 37 20 27 28 32...

Page 40: ...se and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model...

Page 41: ...e of defective workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Empire will repair or replace at Empire s option Duties Of The Owner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and o...

Page 42: ...39235 1 0219 Page 42 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 43: ...39235 1 0219 Page 43 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

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