Empire Comfort Systems VFNI-24N-1 Owner'S Manual Download Page 7

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REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA

This unit 

cannot

 be installed in an UNVENTED application, this 

unit

 can only 

be installed as a VENTED application with these 

requirements.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decorative 

Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. 

Do not burn wood or solid fuels in a fireplace where a decorative 

gas log set is installed. This appliance is for installation only in 

a solid fuel burning fireplace, masonry fireplace or manufactured 

fireplace.

Warning: 

Any modification to this gas log set or to controls 

can be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas log set 

can  cause  serious  injury  or  death  from  fire,  burns,  explosion  or 

carbon monoxide poisoning.
1.  Please follow all local codes regarding installation, combus-

tion and ventilation air or in the absence of local codes follow 

the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1(U.S. installation), or 

CAN/CGA-B149, Installation Code (Canada installation).

2.  Proper installation, burner pan location and log placement is 

important to achieve optimum look and performance of your 

gas log set. The logs have been designed for easy location 

and placement on the grate and the log placement instruc-

tions must be followed for proper operation.

3.  Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed po-

sition. A fireplace screen must be in place when the log set 

is burning. Adequate combustion air must be provided for 

proper venting. All flames should go up and out the top of the 

firebox into the flue vent. If any flames float or curl forward 

into the room do not operate appliance. Check for an open 

flue  and  adequate  combustion  air  into  the  room. A  damper 

clamp must

 be installed on the firebox damper to maintain an 

open flue vent condition.  Refer to fireplace owners manual 

INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP section.

4.  Young children must be carefully supervised when they are in 

the same room as the gas log while in operation. Do not place 

stockings, clothing or any flammable material above or near 

the fireplace.

5.  Do not substitute or use materials other 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 other flammable material should not be placed on 

or near the appliance.

•  Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during op-

eration.

• 

During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various com-

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

bonding agents. These bonding agents are not harmful but 

may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned 

off during initial operation of the appliance. This is a normal 

temporary occurrence. A window should be opened during the 

initial bake out period. 

• 

Keep burner and control compartment clean. 

• 

WARNING: 

Before installing in a solid fuel burning fire

-

place, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, 

creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney clean

-

er.

• 

Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service 

person. The appliance should be inspected before use and 

at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent 

cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpet-

ing, bedding materials, hair from pets, etc. It is imperative that 

control compartments, burners and circulating air passage-

ways of the appliance be kept clean.

• 

Do not

 put anything around the fireplace that will obstruct the 

flow of ventilation air.

• 

Do

 keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible 

material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

•  A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system of 

the solid-fuel burning fireplace must be performed by a quali

-

fied agency.

• 

Do

 make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean 

and replace damaged parts.

• 

Do not

 use this appliance if any part has been under water. 

Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the 

appliance and to replace any part of the control system and 

any gas control which has been under water. 

• 

Never burn solid fuels in fireplace where a gas log set is in

-

stalled.

• 

This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented Appli-

ances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or local codes 

may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configu

-

ration. Check your regional or local codes.

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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