Empire Comfort Systems VF24FP3-1 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Page 3 – IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Page 4 – SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS
- Page 5 – INTRODUCTION
- Page 6 – PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR; WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
- Page 8 – GAS SUPPLY
- Page 10 – INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE INTO MANTEL
- Page 11 – BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
- Page 12 – OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE
- Page 13 – FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; VF24FP3-1 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
- Page 14 – TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
- Page 15 – PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
- Page 16 – MAIN BURNER AND THERMOSTAT OPERATION
- Page 17 – WIRING
- Page 19 – PARTS LIST
- Page 20 – PARTS VIEW
- Page 21 – OPTIONAL BRICK LINER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Page 22 – OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Page 26 – PARTS LIST AND PARTS VIEW FOR OPTIONAL TRIM KITS
- Page 27 – SERVICE NOTES
Page 1
20248-2-0806
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED
GAS FIREPLACE
MODELS
VF24FP2-1
VF24FP3-1
EFFECTIVE DATE
AUGUST 2006
The
Vail
Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces
This appliance may be installed in an aftermar-
ket, 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.
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 6.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion.
An unvented room heater produces approximate-
ly one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000
BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to
page 6.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and main-
tained in accordance with the manufacturer's in-
structions, this product could expose you to sub-
stances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can
cause death or serious illness.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma-
ble 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 suppli-
er’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.
WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
Installer: Leave this manual with the appli-
ance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
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Summary
Page 2 20248-2-0806 SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................... 3Safety Information for Users of LP Gas .....................................................................................
Page 3 20248-2-0806 When used without adequate combustion and ventilation air, heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas. Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are made for combustion and ventilation air. Consult the writ- ten instructions provided with the heate...
Page 4 20248-2-0806 Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. You must find out if you can smell the odorant in propane. Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitivity or ability to detec...