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INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

1

If the DFC giving signal lock out:

The board should be unlocked to

reinitiate a pilot flame ignition (for

the correct unlock sequence refer

to the DFC Use and Installation

Instructions).

Is the DFC board in

lock out?

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.

Replace the DFC board.

Was observed spark

at the Pilot Hood

before the DFC

board locked out?

1.

Check the spark electrode positioning - adjust

as necessary.

2.

Replace the pilot assembly.

3.

Verify the electrical connections’ integrity and

make sure they are in accordance with the
relevant system wiring diagram. If necessary
replace the 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.

If pilot flow adjuster screw is not sealed:

Check if pilot flow adjust screw is set correctly in
accordance with the appliance manufacturer
instructions. If necessary correct it.

3.

Replace pilot tube or complete pilot

assembly.

4.

Replace the pilot orifice with a new orifice of

correct size, and type, or replace the pilot
assembly. Under all circumstances follow the
appliance manufacturer’s service instructions.

5.

Remove the provided wiring harnesses from

Ev1 of gas valve (red base), and verify voltage at
ignition between the Ev1 terminal and the ground
connection on teh valve body. If the voltage is
greater than 0 then Replace Valve. Otherwise
Replace DFC.

Spark continues

while the pilot is ON.

2

1.

Replace the pilot assembly.

2.

Replace the DFC board.

NO

NO

YES

NO

YES

YES

YES

NO

Summary of Contents for VFP24FP2(0,1,2,3)L(N,P)-1

Page 1: ...ire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas sup plier UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT MODELS VFP24FP2 0 1 2 3 L N P 1 MILLIVOLT MODELS VFP24FP3 0 1 2 3 L N P 1 VFP24FP3 0 1 2 3 L10 N P 1 10 000 BTU UNIT INTERMITTENT PILOT MODELS VFP24FP7 0 1 2 3 L N P 1 VFP24FP7 0 1 2 3 L10 N P 1 10 000 BTU UNIT Installer Leave this manua...

Page 2: ...VE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 14 HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT MODELS LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 15 INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 16 LOG IDENTIFICATION 17 LOG PLACEMENT 18 22 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 23 25 MAIN BURNER AND THERMOSTAT OPERATION 25 MILLIVOLT WIRING 26 MILLIVOLT TROUBLESHOOTING 27 INTERMITTANT CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 28 INTERMITTANT CONTROL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM 29 INTERMITTE...

Page 3: ...ng are necessary 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 allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns WARNING Donotuseablowerinsert heatexchangerinsert or other accessory not approved for ...

Page 4: ... 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 closed area and the odor intensity could vary at different levels Since it is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor If you detect any odor...

Page 5: ...and should be installed according to these instructions Any alteration of the original design installed other than as shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company making the change Important All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number Serial Number and type of gas Attention During initial use of log...

Page 6: ...wall ceiling joints between wall panels at PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION VENTILATION AIR WATER VAPOR A BY PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS SPECIFICATIONS Model VFP24FP3 L VFP24FP7 L VFP24FP2 L VFP24FP3 L10 Input Max 20 000 20 000 10 000 Input Min 14 000 10 000 10 000 Fireplace Dimensions Height 26 3 8 26 3 8 26 3 8 Depth 10 7 8 10 7 8 10 7 8 Front Width 22 5 8 22 5 8 22 5 8 Rear Width 17 1 4 ...

Page 7: ...the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation WARNING You must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoiningunconfinedspace When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of ...

Page 8: ...fOther Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the author ity having jurisdiction The state of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System 1 To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve a 1 8 3mm N P T plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection must be placed ...

Page 9: ...Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances 30 762mm 4 101mm Figure 4 This fireplace can be installed with zero clearance to combustible material When facing the front of the appliance the minimum clearances to combustible construction material are the following 1 Clearancesfromtherightsideorleftsideofthefireplaceopening to any combustible wall or material should not be less than 4 inches 2 Clearances fro...

Page 10: ...ing flange will secure the fireplace 6 Placeleftmantelsideagainstbase Insertdowelsinbreastboard into left mantel side 7 Use four pre drilled screw holes on back of breastboard to secure breastboard to mantel sides with four Phillips wood screws 8 Place mantel top onto mantel 9 Installation of fireplace into mantel is completed Installation of Trim 1 Lower bottom louver 2 Remove screen from firepla...

Page 11: ...his time When facing the appliance the gas supply will enter on right hand side See Gas Supply Page 8 3 Insert fireplace into enclosure 4 Attach nailing flanges to framing with a screw or nail 5 Finishedwallsurfacewillbeflushtotheleadingedgeoffireplace top and sides 6 Installation of built in fireplace is completed Installation of Trim 1 Lower bottom louver 2 Remove screen from fireplace 3 Remove ...

Page 12: ...Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace Do not place a blower inside the burner area of the firebox Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter flame patterns Sooting and improper burning will result During 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 smoke a...

Page 13: ...mbly 3 Set REMOTE OFF ON 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 un less knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 6 Wait ten 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 abov...

Page 14: ...n gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 6 Wait ten minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety infor mation above If you do not smell gas go to the next step 7 Find pilot Follow metal tube from gas control The pilot is located next to the burner near the right side 8 Turn gas control knob counter clockwise to P...

Page 15: ...knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force 5 Wait ten minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information on other side If you do not smell gas Go to the Next step 6 Find pilot the pilot is located in front of rear log 7 Turn manual gas control knob counterclockwise to PILOT 8 Push in manual gas control knob all th...

Page 16: ...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 personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for...

Page 17: ...30411 12 1115 Page 17 VFP24 LOG IDENTIFICATION Log Description Part Number Front View Top View Log A R7506 Log B R7504 Log C R7505 ...

Page 18: ... is very important that part num ber and description of part coincide USE ONLY MANUFACTURER S REPLACEMENT PARTS USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH LOG PLACEMENT Glowing Ember Placement WARNING All previously applied Glowing Embers must be removed prior to reapplication Applying Glowing Embers as shown in the image below Note Application of excess Glowing Embers may adversely af fec...

Page 19: ...30411 12 1115 Page 19 1 Place Log A between rear log support and burner pan See image below LOG PLACEMENT ...

Page 20: ...30411 12 1115 Page 20 2 Place Log B onto the two left front pins on the burner pan LOG PLACEMENT ...

Page 21: ...30411 12 1115 Page 21 3 Place Log C onto the two right front pins on burner pan See image below LOG PLACEMENT ...

Page 22: ...30411 12 1115 Page 22 4 Log set assembly is complete LOG PLACEMENT ...

Page 23: ... flame and main burner flame meet Figures 16 17 and 18 show an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Correct Pilot Flame Pattern THERMOCOUPLE LPG THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL THERMOPILE PILOT Millivolt Pilot Figure 13 PILOT THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL THERMOCOUPLE LPG ...

Page 24: ...llivolt Pilot Figure 16 PILOT THERMOCOUPLE LPG THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL Hydraulic Thermostat Pilot Figure 17 PILOT SENSOR IGNITOR Intermittant Pilot Figure 18 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figures 16 and 17 See Troubleshooting Page 22 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 18 See Troubleshooting pages 25 27 ...

Page 25: ...on Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding materials etc Logs Be careful cleaning and handling logs so as not to damage them If logs break or fall apart in handling spray the broken pieces and fibers with water sweep up and discard Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame clean the Oxygen De...

Page 26: ...C CETTE UNITE DOIT ETRE REMPLACE VOUS DEVEZ LE REMPLACER AVEC UN FIL ELECTRIQUE DE NUMERO 18 150 C DU L EQUIVALENT THERMOPILE GAS VALVE THERMOCOUPLE NATURAL OFF ON REMOTE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FACULTATIVE CONTROLE E DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR MURAL FACULTATIVE OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT FACULATIVE THERMOSTAT WIRING DIAGRAM GAS VALVE VALVE DE GAZ REMOTE OFF ON SWITC...

Page 27: ...ing is not correct Replace gas regula tor 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 lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds c Manual Shutoff valve not fully open Fully open manual shutoff valve d Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Ha...

Page 28: ... 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 23 Refer to page 8 for gas pressure requirements Note The gas control has a manual HI LO flame adjustment knob regulator that a...

Page 29: ...manently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases CAUTION 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 alteration service or mainte nance can cause property damage p...

Page 30: ...ighting Instructions on page 16 and Wiring Diagram on page 24 Troubleshooting Before proceeding with the procedures in the following trouble shooting table verify that the power supply AC DC adapter is present and that the batteries inside the receiver and or optional battery pack are fresh and installed with correct polarity Make sure all the connections between the wire harnesses and system comp...

Page 31: ... 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 If pilot flow adjuster screw is not sealed Check if pilot flow adjust screw is set correctly in accordance with the appliance manufacturer instructions If necessary correct it 3 Replace pilot tube or...

Page 32: ...e 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 the outlet pressure test point out according to the manufacturer s instruction If not in accordance replace the gas valve 1 Verify the electrical connections integrity and make sure they are in accor...

Page 33: ... NAT ONLY NOT SHOWN R11128 POWER ADAPTER VFP24FP30L and VFP24FP30L10 18 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY LPG 18 R3624 PILOT ASSEMBLY NAT 20 P 214 ORIFICE NAT 10 000 BTU 20 P 181 ORIFICE NAT 20 000 BTU 20 P 193 ORIFICE LPG 10 000 BTU 23 R3626 VALVE NAT 20 000 BTU 23 R3625 VALVE LPG 20 000 BTU 23 R9368 VALVE NAT 10 000 BTU 23 R9369 VALVE LPG 10 000 BTU 24 R2423 MALE ADAPTOR 25 25787 TUBING VALVE TO BURNER 26 25...

Page 34: ...29823 TUBING ASSEMBLY PILOT NAT 27 R7063 REGULATOR NAT ONLY 28 31363 TUBING ASSEMBLY PILOT 34 R2522 SWITCH ON OFF 35 29699 BRACKET ON OFF SWITCH 36 R11127 CONTROL BOARD INDEX NO PART NO DESCRIPTION VFP24FP70L10 18 R11328 PILOT ASSEMBLY NAT 18 R11327 PILOT ASSEMBLY LP 19 R5676 AIR SHUTTER NAT 19 R5675 AIR SHUTTER LP 20 P214 ORIFICE 53 VFP24FP70L10N 20 P193 ORIFICE 64 VFP24FP70L10P 21 P253 FITTING O...

Page 35: ...TS VIEW 1 3 2 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 14 15 18 16 17 21 20 19 22 5 12 13 12 23 26 25 31 30 29 33 32 23 24 25 29 32 34 33 26 27 28 21 20 19 18 17 16 22 36 26 27 25 24 23 35 34 28 26 VFP24FP2 Series VFP24FP3 Series VFP24FP7 Series ...

Page 36: ...ll one L shaped brick liner bracket at the bottom of each side brick liner as illustrated NOTE Discard the long brick liner mounting brackets not used 6 Replace logs into burner assembly Refer to appropriate Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual 7 Attach screen assembly to fireplace 8 Installation of optional brick liner is completed OPTIONAL BRICK LINER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 24 ...

Page 37: ...ure 27 7 Insert blower assembly in left side of outer casing Motor with wiring will be to the inside of the outer casing blower chute will be facing upward See Figure 28 Figure 28 8 Push blower assembly against the left wall of the outer casing The magnets installed on the bottom of the bracket will hold it in place 9 Replace the two 10 x 1 2 screws on the left side of the firebox bottom 10 Attach...

Page 38: ...re on AUTO OFF ON to switch one socket terminal from white wire on motor 24 Attach green ground wires from wiring harness and cord set to interior back of outer casing with one 8 x 1 2 Phillips screw See Figure 31 Figure 31 25 Position blower shield beneath left flange on burner assembly Align clearance hole on left flange of burner assembly with screw hole on blower side shield 26 Replace burner ...

Page 39: ...eptacle an adapter which has two prongs and a wire for grounding can be purchased plugged into the ungrounded receptacle and its wire connected to the receptacle mounting screw With this wire completing the ground the appliance cord plug can be plugged into the adapter and be electrically grounded CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiringerrorscancauseimproperan...

Page 40: ... 11301 BLOWER DIVERTER 4 R2099 CORD SET 5 R1410 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING 6 25794 BLOWER BASE ASSEMBLY 7 R2804A BLOWER ASSEMBLY 8 R5804 WIRE HARNESS 9 R1404 SNAP BUSHING 10 11507 BLOWER SHIELD SIDE 11 25795 BLOWER SIDE FRONT 12 R2805 AUTO OFF ON SWITCH OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 41: ... part number and description coincide 1 2 3 Index Number Part Number Description VFF24BR Brass Trim Kit 1 25974 Trim Top 2 25972 Trim Left 3 25973 Trim Right VFF24SS Stainless Steel Trim Kit 1 25982 Trim Top 2 25980 Trim Left 3 25981 Trim Right VFF24HP Hammered Pewter Trim Kit 1 25978 Trim Top 2 25976 Trim Left 3 25977 Trim Right ...

Page 42: ...an be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty 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 Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the fol lowing illustration and part list Be sure to g...

Page 43: ...30411 12 1115 Page 43 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes ...

Page 44: ...Controls Thermostats Accessories and Parts Should any remote control thermostat accessory or other part fail because 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 operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the ap pliance A bill of s...

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