Empire Comfort Systems VFDR24LBN-1 - Manuals

Page 5 23099-1-0707 Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in which the unit is installed. WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid- fuel burning masonry or UL 127 factory-...

Page 6 23099-1-0707 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 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 must be used as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a ...

Page 7 23099-1-0707 This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided.Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.Unven...

Page 8 23099-1-0707 Example of Large Room with 1/2 Wall divider. Figure 1 The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space: Btu/Hr = (L 1 + L 2 )FT x (W)FT x (H)FT x 1000 50 If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than t...

Page 10 23099-1-0707 FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORA- TIVE APPLIANCES 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 open...

Page 11 23099-1-0707 Notice (Damper Clamp Installation) When installing your log set as a vented installation the damper clamp must be used. When installing your log set as a vent-free installation the damper clamp can be used to eliminate the potential for odors when burning the logs for the first t...

Page 12 23099-1-0707 Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized. Note: Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it is alwa...

Page 13 23099-1-0707 Before you begin: if you are installing logs onto the VFD(R,T,M)18 or VFD(R,T,M)24 models, this burner assembly is supplied with a set of five ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After...

Page 15 23099-1-0707 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, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames above the rear burner section, and shorter blue flam...

Page 16 23099-1-0707 Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative appliances. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.18", 24" and 30" Gas Logs (Millivolt) therm...

Page 17 23099-1-0707 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 23099-1-0707 VFDT(18,24,30)LB LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 t...

Page 21 23099-1-0707 Figures 21 and 22 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 23 and 2...

Page 23 23099-1-0707 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 25 23099-1-0707 VFDR SERIES PARTS VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 17 18 19 20 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 17 18 19 20 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 13 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 30” BURNER 32 27 30 28 29 27 28 29 30 32 33 31 5 PIECE LOG SET 7 PIEC...

Page 28 23099-1-0707 VFDT SERIES PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. INDEX PARTS NUMBERS DESCRIPTION NO. VFDT18LB VFDT24LB VFD...

Page 29 23099-1-0707 VFDT SERIES PARTS VIEW 27 28 29 30 32 33 31 7 PIECE LOG SET 32 27 30 28 29 5 PIECE LOG SET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 21 22 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 30” BURNER 23 16 15 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 9 10 11 15 12 13 14 17 18 16 21 22 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 15 12 13 14 18 17 16 21...

Page 30 23099-1-0707 VFDM SERIES PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. INDEX PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION NO. VFDM18LB VFDM24LB VFDM...

Page 31 23099-1-0707 VFDM SERIES PARTS VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 17 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 22 23 18” BURNER 24” BURNER 30” BURNER 32 27 30 28 29 27 28 29 30 32 33 31 5 PIECE LOG SET 7 PIECE LOG SET 25 18 13 21 22 25 21 22 25 15 11 12 17 18 13 15 14 11 12 18 13 15 14...

Page 32 23099-1-0707 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 FAX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 [email protected] www.empirecomfort.com SERVICE NOTES