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Before you begin: Do not, handle these logs with your bare hands! 

Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. After handling logs, 

wash your hands gently with soap and water.

All Logs

The  positioning  of  the  logs  is  critical  to  the  safe  and  clean 

operation of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if 

the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance.

Refer to Figure 1 for the following warning.

Warning:

 Failure to position the parts in accordance with 

this diagram or failure to use only parts specifically approved 

with this appliance may result in property damage or personal 

injury.

PROPER INSTALLATION SEQUENCE:

VFP(32.36)FP

(Figure 1) 

 

  1. Place rear (#1) log onto two (2) pins on rear log support.

  2. Place left, front (#2) log onto two (2) left, front pins on burner 

pan.

  3. Place right, front (#3) log onto two (2) right, front pins on 

burner pan.

  4. Place Y Branch (#4) onto 2 pins on rear log.

  5. Compare the completed log installation with the appropriate 

photo from pages 4 and 5. Review previous steps to make 

any necessary adjustments.

  6. Log placement is completed.

Attention:

 Do not use Figure 1 to order replacement logs. Refer to 

Page 6 Parts List and Parts View to order logs for your appropriate 

model number.
Apply loose material (glowing embers) per appropriate Installation 

Instructions and Owner's Manual. Replacement of loose material 

(glowing  embers)  must  be  purchased  from  Empire  Comfort 

Systems,  Inc. Application  of  excess  loose  material  (glowing 

embers) may adversely affect performance of the heater. 

WARNING:

 All  previously  applied  loose  material  must  be 

removed prior to reapplication.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Qualified Installing Agency

Installation  and  replacement  of  gas  piping,  gas  utilization 

equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment 

shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified 

agency" means any individual, firm, corporation, or company that 

either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is 

responsible for (a) the installation, testing, or replacement of gas 

piping or (b) the connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing 

of equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar 

with all precautions required, and that has complied with all the 

requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

LOG PLACEMENT

Replacement Loose Material (glowing embers) Part Number

Note:

 A  single  layer  of  embers  is  to  be  used  when  applying 

Platinum Bright Embers (alone or in combination with production 

embers) to the burner.

Log Placement

VFP(32,36)FP

Figure 1

The following WARNING applies when log set is installed onto 

an unvented gas burner assembly.

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or 

propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.

The  installation  must  conform  with  local  codes  or,  in  the 

absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 

Z223.1/NFPA54.*

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West 42nd 
St., New York, N.Y. 10018.

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by 

a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of 

Massachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental 

room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 

CMR-30 upon sale of the unit. 

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VFP(32,36)FP

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Platinum Bright Embers

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Page 1: ...Do not store or use gasoline or other flam mable 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 sup plier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire d...

Page 2: ...ction Page Important Installation Guidelines 3 General Information 4 Log Placement 4 VFP32FP 20 21 30 31 L N P Photos 5 VFP36FP 20 21 30 31 L N P Photos 6 Parts List Parts View 7 How to Order Repair Parts 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...g 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 be monitored during the operation of vent free logs If the air blows directly into the flame causing it to impinge on the log set or firebox it should be turned off or redirected Ceiling fans could be reversed to p...

Page 4: ...previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication GENERAL INFORMATION Qualified Installing Agency Installation and replacement of gas piping gas utilization equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency The term qualified agency means any individual firm corporation or company that either in person or through a repre...

Page 5: ...Page 5 20253 1 0806 VFP32FP 20 21 30 31 L N P Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Do not cover any large rear ports with loose material glowing embers ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 20253 1 0806 VFP36FP 20 21 30 31 L N P PHOTOS Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Do not cover any large rear ports with loose material glowing embers ...

Page 7: ...part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Appliance Model Number Part Description Appliance Serial Number Part Number Type of Gas Propane or Natural Do not order bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store Shipments contingent upon strikes fires and all causes beyond our control H...

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