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INSTALLATION INSTrucTIONS 

AND OwNer'S MANuAL

uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer

MODeLS

INTerMITTeNT MODeLS

VFSE-(18,24,30)-1

Vent-Free Burner

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

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gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions 

for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be 

provided. Refer to page 7.

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 seri

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ous illness.

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 6.

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.

Installer:  Leave this manual with the appliance.

consumer:  Retain this manual for future reference.

—  do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 

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  supplier’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 sup

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plier.

WARNING:  If  the  information  in  these  instruc

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tions  are  not  followed  exactly,  a  fire  or  explosion 

may result causing property damage, personal in

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jury or loss of life.

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

GAS-FIRED

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Summary of Contents for VFSE-18-1

Page 1: ...ocated 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 oth...

Page 2: ...aterial 9 Before Fully Installing the Appliance 9 Gas Supply 10 Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock 11 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 11 VFSE Series Remote Electronic Ignition and Contr...

Page 3: ...unit complies with ANSI Z21 11 2 Unvented Heaters Check your state or local codes Correct installation of logs properlocation of the heaterand annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems...

Page 4: ...rform 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 walls...

Page 5: ...o Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation 2 Installermusthaveownerfilloutandmailwarrantycardsupplied with unvented room heater vented decorative appliance 3 I...

Page 6: ...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 legs only Do not pick the...

Page 7: ...ide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction w...

Page 8: ...all Ceiling Clearances Figure 3 Figure 3 The sides of the fireplace opening must be 6 from any combustible wall The ceiling must be at least 41 for 18 24 and 30 logs from the fireplace opening Mantel...

Page 9: ...ay cause shifting of the gas logs which leads to sooting and improper burning Grate movement could cause a gas leak Special care is required if you are installing the unit into a sunken fireplace You...

Page 10: ...d on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect Figure 10 The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANSZ21 24ApplianceConnectorsofCorrugatedMetalTubing and Fitting...

Page 11: ...ring manufacturing fabricating and shipping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke an...

Page 12: ...may not cause harm ful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...

Page 13: ...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 AUTOMATIC OPER...

Page 14: ...area around the appliance including near the floor If you detect gas STOP Follow A in the safety information on page 18 If no gas is present proceed to step 6 6 Place ON OFF switch in ON position SET...

Page 15: ...position Replace appliance top cover MISCELLANEOUS Low Battery Indication Receiver three short beeps will sound when motor turns Remote with display BATT will appear on display NOTE Thermostatic Disp...

Page 16: ...nutes 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 don t smell gas go to the next step LIGHTING PROCEDURE HAND...

Page 17: ...e Pattern Figure 18 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 18 See Troubleshooting page 19 Cleaning and Maintenance Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Figure 19 When the pilot has a la...

Page 18: ...ilure to keep air intake hole clean will result in sooting and poor combustion ANNUALCLEANING INSPECTION Referto parts diagram for location of items discussed below Inspect and clean burner air intake...

Page 19: ...lator 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 long enough After ODS pilot ligh...

Page 20: ...EMBLY VFSE 18 9 14035 BURNER ASSEMBLY VFSE 24 9 14037 BURNER ASSEMBLY VFSE 30 10 11308 BURNER SUPPORT RIGHT 11 R10563 VALVE MAXITROL LP 11 R10562 VALVE MAXITROL NAT 12 R10566 ELECTRONIC CONTROL 13 R10...

Page 21: ...26989 3 0510 Page 21 13 11 12 PARTS VIEW...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...26989 3 0510 Page 23 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 24: ...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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