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IPI ELECTRONIC SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.25 VDC ELECTRONIC CONTROL VALVE

The electronic control valve system includes the ability to switch 

the pilot from a standing pilot mode to an intermittent pilot mode.  

• 

IPI Mode

 - In the Intermittent Pilot mode, when the unit is 

turned ON, it will cause spark to the pilot, light the pilot, 

then allow the burner to light.  When the unit is turned to 

OFF, both the burner and pilot will be OFF.

• 

CPI Mode

 - In the Continuous Pilot mode, the pilot re-

mains ON continuously even when the burner is turned 

OFF.

Note:  A small toggle switch is located on a bracket that is used to 

switch from IPI (upward position) to the CPI (downward position).  

See Figure 38.

When the unit is turned to ON, the electrical current will energize 

a spark to the pilot igniter.  Once the pilot sensor heats up (after a 

few seconds), the valve will be energized, allowing gas to flow to 

the burner.

1.  Follow the SAFETY and LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS for In-

termittent Pilot controls found in this manual, and on labels 

found in the control compartment located in the lower cavity 

of the appliance.

2.  During the 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 outage.

3.  The gas valve has inlet and outlet pressure taps as shown in 

Figure 38.  Refer to page 15 for  gas pressure requirements.

Note: 

The gas control has a manual HI/LO flame adjustment 

knob (regulator) that allows you to increase or decrease 

the height of the burner flame.  See Figure 38.  Rotate 

the HI/LO knob counterclockwise to “HI” to increase the 

flame height, and clockwise to “LO” to decrease the flame 

height.

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROLS 

Optional remote controls are available for use with this appliance.   

To connect the remote receiver to the appliance,  first disconnect 

the ON/OFF switch wires from the white and green wire connec-

tors and connect the wires from the remote receiver to the green 

and white wire connectors.  See Figure 38.

Follow the instructions included with the remote control for pro-

gramming and other operational information.

Figure 38

DFC
ELECTRONIC
CONTROL
MODULE

REMOTE
CONTROL
RECEIVER

AA (4)
BATTERY
BACKUP

IPI

CPI

PILOT SELECTOR SWITCH

IPI - INTERMITANT PILOT (UP)

CPI - CONTINUOUS PILOT (DOWN)

SPARK ROD

GROUND

9 PIN CONNECTOR

PILOT
SENSOR

GAS VALVE

OUTLET
PRESSURE
TAP

INLET
PRESSURE
TAP

IGNITOR

SENSOR

PILOT
ASSEMBLY

Summary of Contents for VFP20IN2 series

Page 1: ...or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Installer Leave this manual with the appliance Consumer Retain this manual for future reference This appliance may be in...

Page 2: ...T PHOTOS 25 VFP28IN LOG PLACEMENT 26 VFP28IN EMBER PLACEMENT PHOTOS 27 HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 28 MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 29 10 000 BTU MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE...

Page 3: ...y 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 no...

Page 4: ...ed gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room That will take some of the odorant out of the gas reducing its odor intensity LP Gas may stratify in a...

Page 5: ...d by bending the shutter cap holding the orifice to the inlet of the venturi tube Ceiling Fans Portable Fans or Logs Installed Near Cold Air Returns Ceiling fans or oscillating floor type fans need to...

Page 6: ...appliance is equipped for natural gas or propane gas Field conversion is not permitted Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation 2 Installermust...

Page 7: ...ery Operated Remote Control FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control with Thermostat FRBTP Battery Operated Programmable Remote Control FREC Electric Remote Control FWS 1 Wall Switch TRW Remote Wall Ther...

Page 8: ...Prior to installation of the fireplace insert the installer must mechanically secure this warning plate to the inside of the fireplace for future reference as required WARNING The solid fuel fireplac...

Page 9: ...A B C D E F VFP20IN 19 3 4 18 5 16 13 3 4 29 1 4 25 1 2 16 1 8 VFP28IN 22 3 4 21 5 16 15 3 16 32 1 4 28 1 2 17 7 8 Fireplace Opening Dimensional Information Sizing MINIMUM FIREPLACE OPENING DIMENSION...

Page 10: ...involves installing the fireplace into a framed in enclosure This makes the front of the fireplace flush with a wall If installing a mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in...

Page 11: ...29829 14 1114 Page 11 VFP20IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS 26 1 2 40 1 2 2 3 8 DF20MBL 40 25 5 8 1 3 4 15 16 DF20LBL 11 1 2 34 20 1 2 4 1 4 25 DF20GBL...

Page 12: ...29829 14 1114 Page 12 VFP28IN FIREPLACE WITH SURROUND DIMENSIONS 29 1 2 43 1 2 2 3 8 DF28MBL 43 28 5 8 1 3 4 15 16 DF28LBL 14 1 2 37 23 1 2 4 1 4 28 DF28GBL...

Page 13: ...enings 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 frames between sole...

Page 14: ...BTUH of the total input rating of the gas equipment in the confined space Figure 5 WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fre...

Page 15: ...alshutoffvalvemustbedisconnected fromsupplypipingsystemduringanypressuretestingofthatsystem at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping sys...

Page 16: ...trol knob After taking pressure reading be sure and turn captured screw clockwise firmly to re seal Do not over torque Check for gas leaks Checking Manifold Pressure MILLIVOLT VALVES Natural gas will...

Page 17: ...1114 Page 17 FINISHED WALL FLAT MANTEL SHELF 2 15 11 4 6 8 10 12 13 17 19 21 VFP20 Series Figure 11 FINISHED WALL FLAT MANTEL SHELF 2 20 16 4 6 8 10 12 18 22 24 26 VFP28 Series Figure 12 CLEARANCES c...

Page 18: ...continued FLOOR 26 MIN CEILING NO MANTEL TOP OF FIREPLACE OPENING FLOOR 26 MIN CEILING NO MANTEL TOP OF FIREPLACE OPENING Surround Clearances Figure 13 Glass Front Clearances Figure 14 Figures 13 and...

Page 19: ...o the mantel of your fireplace This is a fire hazard Figure 15 No greeting cards stockings or ornamentation of any type shouldbeplacedonorattachedtothefireplace Thisisaheating appliance The flow of he...

Page 20: ...panel assembly against the face of the in sert and align the lower retaining tabs with the notches on the insert sides Lift the surround panel assembly slightly until the bottom return flange top pan...

Page 21: ...with wire clips provided See Figure 20 ON OFF SWITCH WIRING FROM MILLIVOLT GAS VALVE Figure 20 DF20MBL Shown Insert ON OFF switch into side panel then attach wire assem bly from valve terminals 4 Rem...

Page 22: ...FINISHING THE FIREPLACE IN SERT NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR INLET OUTLET LOUVERS ON THE FIREPLACE IN SERT IN ANY MANNER NOTE INSTALL SURROUND PANELS SO THAT THE TOP PANEL RETURN FLANGE SLIDE S O...

Page 23: ...r to shut off automatically Note The blower shut off times will vary on blower speed and BTU input level setting control by adjustment of the HI LO knob located on the gas valve Blower removal instruc...

Page 24: ...Do not use Figure 26 to order replacement logs Refer to Page 46 Parts List and Parts View to order logs for your appropriate model number Apply loose material glowing embers per appropriate Installat...

Page 25: ...29829 14 1114 Page 25 Do not cover any large rear ports with loose material glowing embers VFP20IN EMBER PLACEMENT PHOTOS...

Page 26: ...o make any necessary adjustments 6 Log placement is completed 7 Attach log placement plate to cable holding lighting instructions for future reference Attention Do not use Figure 27 to order replaceme...

Page 27: ...4 Page 27 Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Do not cover any large rear ports with loose material glowing embers Do not cover any large front ports with loose material glowing embers VFP28IN EMBER PLACE...

Page 28: ...F position or gas flow to the appliance is shut off the pilot cannot be relighted until the safety magnet is de energized approximately 60 seconds There will be an audible click when the safety magnet...

Page 29: ...m PILOT to 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 inform...

Page 30: ...as control 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...

Page 31: ...structions for detailed operation information FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage person...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...e This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down MILLIVOLT PILOT Correct Pilot Flame Pattern THERMOPILE PILOT THERMOCOUPLE LPG THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL Figu...

Page 34: ...ame 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 wrench 2 Blow air pressure...

Page 35: ...logs clean by vacuuming or brushing area at least twice a year THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT HANDLE ONLY WHEN COOL Always turn off gas to the pilot before cleaning For relighting refer to lighting instru...

Page 36: ...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 l...

Page 37: ...rating 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 outage 3...

Page 38: ...ION Do not operate the appliance with panel s removed cracked or broken Replacement of the panel s should be done by a licensed or qualified service person WARNING Improper installation adjustment alt...

Page 39: ...ghting Instructions on page 31 and Wiring Diagram on page 38 Troubleshooting Before proceeding with the procedures in the following trouble shooting table verify that the power supply AC DC adapter is...

Page 40: ...wire 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...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...L and VFP20IN33L10 10 P181 ORIFICE 43 NAT 20 000 BTU 10 P182 ORIFICE 55 LPG 20 000 BTU 10 P214 ORIFICE 53 NAT 10 000 BTU 10 P193 ORIFICE 64 LPG 10 000 BTU 18 R3436 SWITCH REMOTE OFF ON 19 R3624 PILOT...

Page 43: ...ILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC VALVE ASSEMBLY 40 37 38 36 7 14 39 16 INTERMITTENT PILOT IP VALVE ASSEMBLY 5 7 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 25 16 17 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 28 54 53 56 55 42 43...

Page 44: ...P214 ORIFICE 53 LPG 33 R2479 6 0 W C REGULATOR NAT 33 R2480 10 0 W C REGULATOR LPG 34 P239 3 8 NPT x 1 1 2 NIPPLE 35 11923 VALVE ASSEMBLY NAT 35 11924 VALVE ASSEMBLY LPG 36 26168 PILOT TUBING ASSEMBL...

Page 45: ...16 17 18 22 24 23 25 26 27 28 29 19 20 31 32 33 34 35 36 30 37 MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC VALVE ASSEMBLY 38 43 40 41 39 7 21 21 23 26 42 INTERMITTENT PILOT IP VALVE ASSEMBLY 57 56 59 58 45 46...

Page 46: ...cription VFP28IN LOG SET 1 R8301 REAR LOG 2 R8299 LEFT FRONT LOG 3 R8300 RIGHT FRONT LOG 4 R8302 Y BRANCH LOGS PARTS LISTS PARTS VIEWS USE ONLY MANUFACTURER S REPLACEMENT PARTS USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS...

Page 47: ...ust Street 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...

Page 48: ...your dealer can furnish contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave Belleville Illinois 62220 Black Gold Finish Hammered Pewter Brushed Stainless Black Gold Finish Hammered Pewter B...

Page 49: ...in a wall see the surrounds on the following page If you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave Belleville Illin...

Page 50: ...x 23 1 2 with glass panel concealed louvers on top The fireplace requires a surround available from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer The DF20GBL and DF20MBL surrounds shown below allow the fireplace...

Page 51: ...use 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...

Page 52: ...rt 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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