Empire Comfort Systems FLINT HILL VFDM18LBN-1, Installation Instructions And Owner'S Ma

Page 1: ...ion 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 6 Thisappliancemaybeinstalledinanaftermarketpermanently loc...

Page 2: ...og Placement 7 Log Set 15 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 16 Wiring VFDR Models Only 17 VFDR 18 24 30 LB Lighting Instructions 18 VFDR18LB10 N P Lighting Instructions 19 VFDT 18 24 30 LB Light...

Page 3: ...nly allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes Correct installation of logs properlocation of the heaterand annual cleaning are necessary to avoid pote...

Page 4: ...hts 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...

Page 5: ...ce 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...

Page 6: ...re Max Gas Inlet Pressure Minimum VFDR 18 24 30 LB Natural Millivolt 3 5 W C 10 5 W C 4 5 W C Propane 10 0 W C 13 0 W C 11 0 W C VFDR18LB10 Natural Millivolt 3 5 W C 10 5 W C 5 0 W C Propane 10 0 W C...

Page 7: ...x 1 2 black sheet metal anchoring screws Ceramic Log Set 5 Piece on VFDR 18 24 VFDT 18 24 and VFDM 18 24 7 Piece on VFDR30 VFDT30 and VFDM30 Plastic bag containing glowing embers rock wool for burner...

Page 8: ...upplied for use with the log set 6 Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 3 of this manual WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED Clothing or other flammable mater...

Page 9: ...al Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space...

Page 10: ...or 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 leas...

Page 11: ...factory built fireplaces Free opening area of chimney damper for venting combustion products from decora tiveappliancesforinstallationinsolidfuel burning fireplaces Height is from hearth to top of chi...

Page 12: ...l 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 mus...

Page 13: ...ed on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect Figure 11 The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANSZ21 24ApplianceConnectorsofCorrugatedMetalTubing and Fittin...

Page 14: ...second from the left EMBER MATERIAL PLACEMENT ON BURNER 5 After all logs are positioned properly apply Rockwool ember material to the front burner port area To apply carefully separate the ember mate...

Page 15: ...front twig to the back side of the grate tang 4th one from the left 5 Place the rear twig 7 onto flat area of rear log 5 and over the front of the front twig Ember Material Placement on Burner 6 After...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...od 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 t...

Page 18: ...4 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slight...

Page 19: ...ON switch to OFF 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 4 Open bottom louver assembly if applicable 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot...

Page 20: ...ety information above If you do not smell gas go to the next step 6 Find pilot the pilot is located in front of the rear log 7 Turn manual gas control knob coun terclockwise to PILOT 8 Push in manual...

Page 21: ...ar out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you do not smell gas go to the next step 4 Find pilot the pilot is located...

Page 22: ...uching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Correct Pilot Flame Pattern for VFDR Figure 21 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern for VF...

Page 23: ...clean will result in sooting and poor combustion ANNUALCLEANING INSPECTION Referto parts diagram for location of items discussed below Inspect and clean burner air intake hole Remove lint or particles...

Page 24: ...ed f 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 Co...

Page 25: ...Parts Heater Hearth and Grills Victor Division of F W Webb Company 200 Locust Street Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites w...

Page 26: ...1561 21561 21561 TUBING ASSEMBLY VALVE TO PILOT LPG 12 21559 21559 21559 TUBING ASSEMBLY REGULATOR TO PILOT NAT 13 R7063 R7063 R7063 REGULATOR NAT PILOT 14 21560 21560 21560 TUBING ASSEMBLY VALVE TO R...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...SHUTTER 7 R7572 JAMB NUT 8 21669 BURNER BASE SUB ASSEMBLY 9 21581 LEG REAR 2 REQUIRED 10 P214 ORIFICE NAT 10 P193 ORIFICE LPG 11 P212 ORIFICE HOLDER 12 21561 TUBING ASSEMBLY VALVE TO PILOT LPG 13 2156...

Page 29: ...27439 1 0510 Page 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 20 21 18 BURNER 28 24 27 25 26 5 PIECE LOG SET 13 14 18 19 22 23 VFDR18LB10 PARTS VIEW...

Page 30: ...0 P181 P257 P184 ORIFICE NAT 10 P258 P298 P300 ORIFICE LPG 11 P212 P212 P212 ORIFICE HOLDER 12 22633 22633 22633 TUBING ASSEMBLY VALVE TO PILOT LPG 12 R2479 R2479 R2479 TUBING ASSEMBLY REGULATOR TO PI...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...10 P258 P298 P299 ORIFICE LPG 11 P212 P212 P212 ORIFICE HOLDER 12 23109 23109 23109 TUBING ASSEMBLY VALVE TO PILOT NAT 12 23110 23110 23110 TUBING ASSEMBLY REGULATOR TO PILOT LPG 13 R2479 R2479 R2479...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...eater Hearth and Grills Victor Division of F W Webb Company 200 Locust Street Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites www fwweb...

Page 35: ...27439 1 0510 Page 35 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 36: ...s 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...