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VFIL SERIES REMOTE ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND CONTROL 

SYSTEM

APPLICATION

GV60 is a battery-powered electronic and control system for gas 

appliances with pilot burners and ODS systems.

GENERAL NOTES

Radio Frequency Remote

433.92 MHz for Europe; 315 MHz for U.S. (FCC ID: RTD-

G6R) and for Canada (IC: 4943A-G6R).

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-

tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device 

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must 

accept any interference 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 operate the equipment.

Batteries - Remote Handset:

1 x 9V block (quality alkaline recommended)

Low battery indicator on handsets with display.

Handsets without display: the red LED gets darker. 

Battery replacement is recommended after 2 years.

Batteries - Receiver:

4 x 1.5V "AA" (quality alkaline recommended)

Notice

:

 An AC Mains Adapter may be used instead of batteries 

(only the Mertik Maxitrol or an AC Mains Adapter approved by Mer-

tik Maxitrol can be used).

Notice

:

 During a power outage the AC Mains Adapter must be 

unplugged from the receiver to operate in the battery mode.

Summary of Contents for VFIL18N-1

Page 1: ...to page 8 Installer Leave this manual with the appliance Consumer Retain this manual for future reference This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile hom...

Page 2: ...e Appliance 15 16 Gas Supply 17 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 18 Wiring VFRL Models 19 VFRL 18 24 30 Lighting Instructions 20 VFRL1810 N P Lighting Instructions 21 VFIL Series Operating Inst...

Page 3: ...lot 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 Heig...

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Page 5: ...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 allow fans to blow...

Page 6: ...erform 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 wall...

Page 7: ...where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating...

Page 8: ...useanunventedroomheaterastheprimaryheatsource an entire house WATER VAPOR A BY PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Model Gas Valve Type Regulator Pressure Setting Gas Inlet Pressure Max Gas Inlet Pressur...

Page 9: ...following Gas burner assembly Two masonry anchoring screws two 10 x 1 2 black sheet metal anchoring screws and damper clamp The millivolt controlled heater may be operated with optional devices for R...

Page 10: ...for use with the appliance 6 Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 5 of this manual WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS APPLIANCE WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED Clothing or other flammable material...

Page 11: ...f the ceiling and the other must be within 12 inches of the floor The required sizing of these openings is determined by whether inside or outside air is used to support combustion the method by which...

Page 12: ...non combustible materials above the fireplace or firebox opening Non combustible material must extend at least 12 above fireplace or firebox opening With sheet metal you must have non combustible mat...

Page 13: ...to one of the following steps Operate the heater with the flue damper open See page 14 for Installing as a Vented Appliance Raise the mantel to the proper height Remove the mantel Floor Clearance Figu...

Page 14: ...MBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVEAPPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height is 6 feet Chart shows minimum opening sq in...

Page 15: ...es burner without the Support Legs installed the remote receiver box must be installed outside of the firebox away from excessive heat However the remote receiver may be placed under the elevated Loft...

Page 16: ...inside the front edge of the fireplace or firebox opening 4 Anchor holes are provided in the bottom base or optional support legs of the burner housing After centering the burner base correctly mark t...

Page 17: ...pipe tee connected into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect Figure 13 The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANS Z21 24 Ap...

Page 18: ...nce possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation This is a normal and temporary occurrence The initial break in operation should last 2 3 hours with the burner at the highest setting Provide m...

Page 19: ...the thermocouple produces millivolts electrical current which energizes the magnet in the gas valve After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas control knob and the pilot will st...

Page 20: ...switch to OFF 4 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pus...

Page 21: ...REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 4 Open bottom louver assembly if applicable 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE...

Page 22: ...he hand held remote The remote control and receiver should be programmed to gether from the factory All settings for time and temperature control must be set up by the user as desired Installation of...

Page 23: ...ing 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 operate the equipment Ba...

Page 24: ...rmostat 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 OPERATION WARNING Wiring of valve and receive...

Page 25: ...s 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 po...

Page 26: ...ining 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 top cover MISCELLANEOUS Low Battery Indication Re...

Page 27: ...t 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 Turn...

Page 28: ...on RESET Battery Compartment Ignition Cable Thermocouple RF Antenna Thermo Current Cable 1 Thermo Current Cable 2 or ON OFF Switch with Soldered Cable ON OFF Switch 8 Wire Cable Interrupter Block Comb...

Page 29: ...cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Correct Pilot Flame Pattern for VFRL Figure 23 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern for VFIL Figure 24 Incorrect Pilot Flam...

Page 30: ...ram for location of items 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 c...

Page 31: ...ntrol knob 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...

Page 32: ...ddition of the Decorative Top Cover accessory should be performed after the Loft burner has been fully installed se cured and tested for leaks If operating the burner with a Re mote Control make sure...

Page 33: ...t burner operates with the remote correctly 2 Before applying the glass to the burner top attach the black silicone U channel edges located in the Instruction Enve lope to each side of the Top Cover S...

Page 34: ...423 MALE CONNECTOR 9 26653 26653 26653 VALVE SUPPORT PLATE 10 27463 R10563 R10563 VALVE LP 10 27462 R10562 R10562 VALVE NAT 11 R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY LP 11 R5171 R5171 R5171 PILOT ASSEMBLY N...

Page 35: ...26532 14 0914 Page 35 VFIL PARTS VIEW 16 17 17 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 11 12 14 15 2 1 18 19 17 17 SET OFF TEMP PM 20...

Page 36: ...R9028 R9028 R9028 R9028 ON OFF EXTENSION KNOB 10 R9369 R3625 R3625 R3625 VALVE LP 10 R9368 R3626 R3626 R3626 VALVE NAT 11 R3623 R3623 R3623 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY LPG 11 R3624 R3624 R3624 R3624 PILOT A...

Page 37: ...26532 14 0914 Page 37 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 17 18 19 16 2 1 20 VFRL PARTS VIEW...

Page 38: ...ranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Numb...

Page 39: ...dance 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 the appl...

Page 40: ...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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