Empire Comfort Systems 21)L(N - Manuals

Page 5 20101-0-0306 Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with unvented room heater. 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room heater. Always...

Page 6 20101-0-0306 Model VFP32FP VFP36FP Input Maximum 32,000 36,000 Minimum 22,000 25,000 Minimum Firebox Opening Height without standoff 32 3/4" 34 3/4" Width 34” 39” Depth 17 3/8" 17 3/8” Gas Inlet 3/8” 3/8” AccessoriesEK-1 Embers Kit PE-20 Platinum Embers FBB4* Variable Speed Automa...

Page 7 20101-0-0306 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. Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source ...

Page 8 20101-0-0306 The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual BTU/Hr used is more than the maximum BTU/HR the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows: A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra spa...

Page 9 20101-0-0306 Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Inside Diameter Tubing, Type L Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 0-3 meters 1/2” 12.7mm 3/8” 9.5mm 1/2” 12...

Page 10 20101-0-0306 Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (Figure 4) Sidewall Clearances: The clearance from the inside of the fireplace to any combustible wall should not be less than 2".Fireplace Side and Back Clearances: The fireplace outer casing sides and back have zero clearance to combustibl...

Page 11 20101-0-0306 Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard. Figure 6 No greeting cards, 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. Figu...

Page 12 20101-0-0306 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY C Figure 8 VFP32FP VFP36FP A 34" 39" B 29" 34" C 17 3/8" 17 3/8" D 31" 36" E 22 7/8" 24 7/8" F 32 3/4" 34 3/4" G 44 7/16" 48" H 44 7/16" 48" I 55 7/8" 60 7/8" J 35 3/4" 37 3/4" ...

Page 13 20101-0-0306 A black hood and trim kit is furnished with each model VFP(32,36)FP fireplace. The hood MUST be installed before the fireplace is used. Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard. Attention: The hood is located behind top louver during shipment of fireplace. Remove top louve...

Page 14 20101-0-0306 1. Place fireplace in framing opening. 2. Using the four (4) nailing flanges provided with the fireplace, attach two (2) flanges on each side. Attach flanges through prepunched holes. Additional hole locations will be used for different finishing material with thicknesses of 1/2”, 5/8...

Page 15 20101-0-0306 Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible.Place just enough embers on the burner ...

Page 16 20101-0-0306 Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed.In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames. NOTE: All flames will be ran...

Page 17 20101-0-0306 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 LI...

Page 18 20101-0-0306 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 LI...

Page 19 20101-0-0306 Figures 13 and 15 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Figures 14 and 1...

Page 20 20101-0-0306 Figure 17 Warning: Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that controls the gas flow. Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 17) When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, cl...

Page 21 20101-0-0306 If the gas quality is bad, your pilot may not stay lit, the burners may produce soot and the heater may backfire when lit. If the gas quality or pressure is low, contact your local gas supplier immediately. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ pilot. a. Ig...

Page 22 20101-0-0306 USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. NOTE: SEE LOG INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR DETAILS ON LOGS AND EMBERS ATTENTION: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. PARTS LIST Index...

Page 23 20101-0-0306 Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer.All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When orde...

Page 24 20101-0-0306 FBB4 Blower Installation Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet supply line. Note: Junction box on right side of fireplace must be pre- wired at time of fireplace installation for use with blower assembly. It is recommended that an ON/OFF wall switch be ins...

Page 26 20101-0-0306 CAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, CITY AND STATE BUILDING CODES. BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THAT MAIN POWER SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED. THE APPLIANCE, WHEN INSTALLED, MUST BE ELECTRICALLY ...