Empire Comfort Systems VFHS-20/10T-4 - Manuals

Page 5 16717-2-0605 an Unvented Room Heater 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 maki...

Page 6 16717-2-0605 Model VFHS-20R VFHS-20/10T Input Maximum 20,000 20,000/10,000 Minimum 14,000 7,000/7,000 Minimum Firebox Opening Height 26 3/4" 26 3/4" Depth 11 1/4" 11 1/4" Front Width 23 1/4" 23 1/4" Rear Width 17 1/4" 17 1/4" Gas Inlet 3/8" 3/8" SPECIFI...

Page 8 16717-2-0605 GAS SUPPLY 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 Tubing, Type L (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" 3...

Page 10 16717-2-0605 INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE INTO MANTEL Installing Fireplace in Mantel ( Figure 9) Figure 9 1. Position base approximately 5" from wall surface. 2. Attach nailing flange to fireplace top with two (2) 10 x 1/2" screws. 3. Place fireplace on top of base. 4. Gas line connections...

Page 11 16717-2-0605 Built-In Fireplace Installation Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 5, page 9. F...

Page 12 16717-2-0605 PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS (ROCK WOOL) Provided with the log set is a small bag of glowing embers (rock wool) to be placed between logs on the flat metal surface of the burner.Placement of the embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage of the areas indicated will p...

Page 13 16717-2-0605 HI/LO REGULATOR CONTROL KNOB PIEZO IGNITOR 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 b...

Page 14 16717-2-0605 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 the...

Page 15 16717-2-0605 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 13 and 16 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...

Page 16 16717-2-0605 The VFHS-20/10T gas control maximum and minimum inputs are listed below. OFF is the OFF position.PILOT is the PILOT position. VFHS-20/10T Max. 20,000 BTUH Min. 7,000 BTUH VFHS-20/10T can be converted to 10,000 BTU for Bedroom Installation Max. 10,000 BTUH Min. 7,000 BTUH Cleanin...

Page 17 16717-2-0605 Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.Millivolt thermopile is self powered, gas valve does not require 110 volts. Maximum length of 20 feet of 16 AWG to co...

Page 18 16717-2-0605 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 19 16717-2-0605 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Index Part No. Number Description Index Part No. Number Description 1 11328 TRIM - TOP 2 11326 ...

Page 21 16717-2-0605 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER EHL-24-1. 1. Remove screen assembly from fireplace. 2. Remove logs from burner assembly. 3. Insert rear brick liner and (2) side brick liners onto bottom of the inner casing. Align grout lines on rear brick liner with grout lines on side brick line...

Page 22 16717-2-0605 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER VFS-BK 1. Lower bottom louver. 2. Remove screen front by lifting upward on screen front. 3. Remove top louver [(2) 8 x 1/2" Phillips screws]. 4. Remove rear log support from inner casing [three (3) 10 x 1/2" screws.] (See Figure 1) 5. Remove th...

Page 24 16717-2-0605 28. Place fan control bracket with wires on top of inner casing. Remove right, front 10 x 1/2" screw from top of inner casing. Attach fan control bracket to top of inner casing with 10 x 1/2" screw. Refer to Figure 5 for correct position of fan control bracket for 10,000...