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INSTALLATION INSTrucTIONS

AND OwNer'S MANuAL

Vented/Vent-Free Burner

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

uNVeNTeD GAS LOG HeATer

MILLIVOLT MODeLS

VFSR-(16,18,24,30)-5

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

(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. 

Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila-

tion air must be provided. Refer to page 9.

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 serious 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 8.

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.

wArNING: If the information in these instruc-

tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explo

-

sion may result causing property damage, per-

sonal injury or loss of life.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flam

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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

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plier’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 supplier.

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Содержание VFSR-16-5

Страница 1: ...n 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 WARNING If the information in these instruc tions are not followed e...

Страница 2: ...rances 9 10 Combustible Material 11 Fireplace Preparation 11 Installing as a Vented Appliance 12 Before Fully Installing the Appliance 12 Gas Supply 13 Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock 14 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 14 VFSR 16 18 24 30 Lighting Instructions 15 Pilot Flame Characteristics 16 Cleaning and Servicing 17 Wiring 18 Troubleshooting 19 Parts List 20 Parts View 21 Mast...

Страница 3: ...mplies with ANSI Z21 11 2 Unvented Heaters and it also complies with ANSI Z21 60 Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes Correct installation of logs proper location of the heater and annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting ...

Страница 4: ...perform 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 of newcylindersandtanks ispossible Therefore peopleshould be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service Odor fade can occur in new tanks or reinstalled old tan...

Страница 5: ...upplied for use with the log set 6 Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 4 of this manual WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during op eration During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various com ponents of this applia...

Страница 6: ...r must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with unvented room heater vented decorative appliance 3 Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room heater vented decorative appliance Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented room heater vented decorative appliance This app...

Страница 7: ...ral Millivolt 32 000 22 000 VFSR 18 Propane Millivolt 32 000 22 000 VFSR 24 Natural Millivolt 36 000 25 000 VFSR 24 Propane Millivolt 36 000 25 000 VFSR 30 Natural Millivolt 38 000 26 000 VFSR 30 Propane Millivolt 38 000 26 000 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Natural Gas Propane Gas Millivolt Millivolt Regulator pressure setting 3 5 W C 10 0 W C Gas inlet pressure Max 10 5 W C 13 0 W C Min 5 0 W C 11 0 W C...

Страница 8: ... optional 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 unit up by the burner Gloves are recommended when handling logs to prevent skin irritation Logs are fragile Handle with care Qualified Installing Agency Installation and replacement of gas ...

Страница 9: ...ces installed in a confined space which supply heated air to areas outside the space must draw return air from outside the space through tightly sealed return air ducts A confined space must have 2 openings into the space for combustion air One opening must be within 12 inches of the ceiling and the other must be within 12 inches of the floor The required sizing of these openings is determined by ...

Страница 10: ...replace opening must be 6 from any combustible wall The ceiling must be at least 36 for the 16 log and 41 for 18 24 and 30 logs from the fireplace opening Mantel Clearances Without Hood Figure 4 You must have non combustible materials above the fireplace opening Non combustible material must extend at least 12 above fireplace opening With sheet metal you must have non combustible material behind i...

Страница 11: ... solid fuel burning fireplaces Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace This is a fire hazard Figure 7 No greeting card stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace This is a heating appliance The flow of heat can ignite combustibles Figure 8 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FIREPLACE PREPARATION Appliance Input Rate BTU hr 20 30 40 Chimney ...

Страница 12: ...ot seal the chimney flue damper Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner You must secure the gas log heater to the fireplace floor If not the entire unit may move when you adjust the controls Movement of unit may cause shifting of the gas logs which leads to sooting and imp...

Страница 13: ...ed on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect Figure 11 The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANS Z21 24Appliance Connectors of Corrugated MetalTubing and Fittings ANSZ21 45AssembledFlexibleApplianceConnectorsofOther Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority havingjurisdiction ThestateofMassachusettsrequi...

Страница 14: ...nts of this appliance are treated with certain oils films or bonding agents These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance 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 se...

Страница 15: ...Wait 30 seconds before readjusting the heater when the control knob has been turned down to a lower setting FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and ...

Страница 16: ...en 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 through the holes indicated by the arrows This will blow out foreign materials such as dust lint and spider webs Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A Figure 15 Cleaning and Maintenance Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pil...

Страница 17: ...d dust from the burner areas controls piezo covers and grate Don t remove media from inside burner box Inspect and clean burner air intake hole Remove lint or particles with brush Failure to keep air intake hole clean will result in sooting and poor combustion ANNUAL CLEANING INSPECTION Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed below Inspect and clean burner air intake hole Remove lin...

Страница 18: ...ch 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 stay ON Allow your pilot flame to operate an additional one 1 to two 2 minutes before you turn the gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position This time period allows the millivolts electrical current to buildup to a sufficient level allowing the...

Страница 19: ...place ODS pilot assembly or get it serviced g Gas regulator setting 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 long enough After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds c Manual Shutoff valve not fully open Fully open manual sh...

Страница 20: ... 9 12347 BURNER ASSEMBLY NAT 9 14033 14035 14037 BURNER ASSEMBLY 10 26321 26291 26291 26291 BURNER SUPPORT RIGHT 11 28735 28735 28735 28735 VALVE BRACKET 12 R10420 R10420 R10420 R10420 GAS VALVE LP 12 R10421 R10421 R10421 R10421 GAS VALVE NAT 13 R9761 R9761 R9761 R9761 PIEZO IGNITOR 14 R10882 R10882 R10882 R10882 INLET ELBOW NS 12389 12389 12389 12389 CERAMIC MEDIA NS R2809 R2809 R2809 R2809 DAMPE...

Страница 21: ...28682 1 0811 Page 21 PARTS VIEW 14 ...

Страница 22: ...treet 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 DISTRIBUTOR LIST Parts Not Under Warranty Parts can be ordered through your Service Person Dealer or a Master Parts Distributor See this page for the Master Parts Distribu tors list For best results the s...

Страница 23: ...28682 1 0811 Page 23 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes ...

Страница 24: ...ms 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 please contact your dealer www empirecomfort com ...

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