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VFXI AND VFNI REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

•  Select either the 

TEMP

 MODE or the 

TEMP

 MODE by 

briefly pressing the SET button.

• 

Hold the 

SET

 button until the TEMP display flashes.

• 

Set the desired temperature with 

 (large flame) or 

 (small 

flame).

• Press 

OFF

 or simply wait to complete programming.

• 

Notice:

 When the desired room temperature is SET on the 

hand held remote, the burner will automatically turn on when 

the room temperature drops 3 degrees Fahrenheit (F) below 

the SET temperature. The remote system will turn the burner 

off when the room temperature reaches 3 degrees Fahren-

heit (F) above the SET temperature. The pilot will remain lit 

between burner cycles when using the thermostatic remote 

control feature.

Default Settings

 

Program 1: 

P1  :6:00am P1 

:8:00am

 

Program 2: 

P2  :11:50pm P2 

:11:50pm

• 

2 ON times can be programmed   per day.

• 

The day starts at 12:00am, ends at 11:50pm

• 

The ON/OFF times have to be programmed in the order  

P1 

 ≤ P1 

 < P2 

 ≤ 

.

• 

If P1   = P1   or P2   = P2   the timer is deactivated.

• 

To have the fire over night, it can be set:

 

P2   11:50am and P1   12:00am

• 

Select Timer Mode by briefly pressing the 

SET

 button.

6 Hour no Communication Function

• 

Manual Mode/Temperature/Timer Mode: The valve will turn to 

pilot flame if there is no change in flame height for a 6 hour 

period. In Termperature/Timer Mode, if the ambient room tem-

perature changes, the flame height willa djust automatically to 

maintain set temperature, and the fire will continue to function 

normally. The valve will turn to pilot flame if the set tempera

-

ture and the ambient room temperature remain the same over 

a 6 hour period.

Five Day Shut Off

• 

The system shuts off the fire completely if there is no change 

in the flame height for 5 days.

NOTE: 

Before the next ignition there is a 2 minute waiting period.

MANUAL OPERATION

Follow appliance lighting instructions for gaining access to the gas 

control and the pilot burner. Access to the pilot burner is only re-

quired for ignition with a match.
When turning main valve knob, do not force. Knob has a slip clutch 

that clicks until the end stops are reached. This allows for manual 

flame height adjustment as well as adjustment to pilot standby po

-

sition.
1. 

STOP! 

Read the safety information included before proceed-

ing.

2.  Turn main valve knob to the 

OFF

, full clockwise 

 

position.

3.  Turn MANUAL knob to the 

MAN

, full clockwise 

 

position.

4.  Place ON/OFF switch (if equipped) in 

O

 (OFF position).

SETTING THE TIME

Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handsets

• 

The display will flash after either: 

 

a. Installing the battery or

 

b. Simultaneously pressing the  

 (large flame) and 

 (small 

flame)

• 

Press  

 (large flame) to set the hour and the   (small flame) 

to set the minute.

• 

Press OFF to return to manual mode or simply wait and it will 

automatically return to the manual mode.

CHANGING THE MODE OF OPERATION

Briefly pressing the 

SET

 button changes the mode of operation in 

the following order: 

Notice

:  MANUAL mode can also be reached by pressing either 

the 

 (large flame) or the   (small flame).

and back to

MAN

 

Mode - Manual Flame Height Adjustment

• Press 

 (large flame) to turn on the main burner.

• 

Press  

 (large flame) to increase the flame height.

• Press 

 (small flame) to decrease the flame height or to go to 

pilot standby position.

Notice:

  While pressing either button a symbol indicating trans-

mission  appears  on  the  display.  The  receiver  confirms 

transmission with a beep.

TEMP

 - Daytime Temperature Mode

(appliance must be in standby mode; pilot ignited): The room tem-

perature is measured and compared to the set temperature. The 

flame height is then automatically adjusted to achieve the Daytime 

set temperature.

TEMP

 - Nighttime Setback Temperature Mode

(appliance must be in standby mode; pilot ignited):

The room temperature is measured and compared to the Night-

time Setback temperature. The flame height is then automatically 

adjusted to achieve the Nighttime Setback temperature.

TIMER

 - Timer Mode

Setting P1 ON time

• 

Hold the 

SET

 button until P1   (sun) is displayed and the 

time flashes.

• 

Set the hour by pressing the 

 (large flame) button.

• 

Set the inutes by pressing the 

 (small flame) button.

Setting P1 OFF time

• 

Briefly press 

SET

 button to scroll to setting P1 OFF time. P1 

 (moon) is displayed at the time flashes.

• 

Set the hour by pressing the 

 (large flame) button.

• 

Set the inutes by pressing the 

 (small flame) button.

MAN

TEMP

TEMP

TIMER

MAN

Summary of Contents for VFNI-24N-1

Page 1: ...for use with the type of gas indicatedontheratingplate Thisapplianceisnot convertible for use with other gases Installer Leave this manual with the appliance Consumer Retain this manual for future ref...

Page 2: ...14 Before Fully Installing the Appliance 14 Gas Supply 15 Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock 16 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 16 VFNR 24 30 Lighting Instructions 17 VFXV 24 30 Lightin...

Page 3: ...e pilot If the pilot IS lit 1 To ignite the burner press the high flame button there will be a beep for approximately 5 seconds until there is a soft click then release the button To ADJUST the Flame...

Page 4: ...28091 8 0814 Page 4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 5: ...ghts 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 adsorption o...

Page 6: ...to avoid potential problems with sooting Sooting resulting from improper installation or operation can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace See instructions for proper installation WARNING Do not...

Page 7: ...er than those supplied for use with the log set 6 Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION in the fireplace Owner s Manual WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED Clothing or...

Page 8: ...appliance 3 Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room heater vented decorative appliance Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations codes or ordinanc...

Page 9: ...4 Propane Variable 38 000 28 000 VFNR 24 Natural Millivolt 38 000 27 000 VFNR 24 Propane Millivolt 38 000 28 000 VFNI 24 Natural Intermittent 38 000 27 000 VFNI 24 Propane Intermittent 38 000 28 000 V...

Page 10: ...be operated with optional devices for ON OFF functions Wall switch or thermostat with wire Hand held remote control with ON OFF switch or thermostat Handle the gas log burner assembly by the grate and...

Page 11: ...ned space must have 2 openings into the space for combustion air One opening must be within 12 inches of the ceiling and the other must be within 12 inches of the floor The required sizing of these op...

Page 12: ...ded to at least 8 with the installation of the optional fireplace hood If you can not extend non combustible material at least 8 you must operate heater with flue damper open Mantel Clearances with Ho...

Page 13: ...SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace This is a fire hazard Figure 7 No greeting card stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed...

Page 14: ...not seal the chimney flue damper Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner...

Page 15: ...the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect Figure 12 The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANS Z21 24Appliance Connectors of Corrugated MetalTubing and Fittin...

Page 16: ...iance 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 applian...

Page 17: ...r Wait 30 seconds before readjusting the heater when the control knob has been turned down to a lower setting FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by...

Page 18: ...ear of burner 6 Turn gas knob counterclockwise to IGN 7 Depress and turn gas control knob counterclockwise to PILOT A spark is produced when gas control knob is turned between IGN and PILOT Repeatedly...

Page 19: ...out any gas then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow A in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step LIGHTING PROCEDURE HANDSET METHOD 1 T...

Page 20: ...re 17 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 17 See Troubleshooting page 30 Cleaning and Maintenance Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Figure 18 When the pilot has a large yellow tip...

Page 21: ...ems discussed below Inspect and clean burner air intake hole Remove lint or particles with vacuum or brush Failure to keep air intake hole clean will result in sooting and poor combustion Inspect and...

Page 22: ...ars 81 F to 90 F 27 C to 37 C SLEEP MODE After 8 hours off no signal between the handset and receiver valve runs to pilot and Sleep Mode Icon is displayed INITIAL SETUP Radio Frequency Remote A code i...

Page 23: ...E TIMER PROGRAMMING MODE NOTE Use up button only to adjust menu items Numbers scroll up to the highest setting and then cycle back to the beginning number Tem perature setting cycle back to OFF or pil...

Page 24: ...n remote control 750 Millivolt System When you ignite the pilot the thermocouple produces millivolts electrical current which energizes the magnet in the gas valve After 30 seconds to 1 minute time pe...

Page 25: ...ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to oper...

Page 26: ...NG C 24 HOUR OR F 12 HOUR CLOCK Display Timer Thermostat RF Remote Handsets Press OFF and small flame until display changes from Fahrenheit 12 hour clock to Celsius 24 hour clock and vice versa AUTOMA...

Page 27: ...clicks until the end stops are reached This allows for manual flame height adjustment as well as adjustment to pilot standby po sition 1 STOP Read the safety information included before proceed ing 2...

Page 28: ...ton on remote Follow appliance instructions for gaining accessibility to the gas control Place ON OFF switch in O off position Turn main valve knob to the OFF full clockwise position Replace appliance...

Page 29: ...UPLE RF ANTENNA THERMO CURRENT CABLE 1 ON OFF SWITCH 8 WIRE CABLE INTERRUPTER BLOCK COMBINATION CONTROL MANUAL KNOB PIEZO IGNITER MAIN VALVE KNOB CONNECTION FOR MANUAL IGNITION THERMO CURRENT CABLE 2...

Page 30: ...g is not correct Replace gas regulator 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...

Page 31: ...LOT LP 11 R5171 PILOT NAT 16 27170 VALVE BRACKET 17 R10597 VALVE MAXTROL NAT 17 R10598 VALVE MAXTROL LP 18 27190 EMBER BED ASSEMBLY 24 18 27194 EMBER BED ASSEMBLY 30 19 P308 EMBER BED ORIFICE NAT 19 P...

Page 32: ...28091 8 0814 Page 32 PARTS VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 22 21...

Page 33: ...Parts Heater Hearth and Grills Victor Division of F W Webb Company 200 Locust Street Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites w...

Page 34: ...in accordance with the instructions furnished with the ap pliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Ready access to...

Page 35: ...28091 8 0814 Page 35 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 36: ...t 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 please contact...

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