EMPIRE Comfort Systems INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces unVented GAS Fireplace ModELS VFD26FM(2,3)0(N,W,C)(N,P)-2 VFD26FP(2,3)0L(N,P)-2 VFD26FP70L(N,P)-1 VFD26FP30L10(N,P)-3 VFD26FP70L10(N,P)-1 This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................................................................... 3 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS...................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................ 5 BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION...............................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This Is a Heating Appliance any gas control which has been under water. DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. You must operate fireplace with fireplace screen closed in place. Do not close glass doors while operating heater. • Do not place trash, logs or other articles on the log set during operation.
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. You may not know all the following safety precautions which can protect both you and your family from an accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point by point with the members of your household. Someday when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do.
INTRODUCTION 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 consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented room heater.
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing the fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of the fireplace flush with a wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 9. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner. Rough Opening for Installing in Corner Frame in rough opening.
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS J G C I B K A D E GAS LINE OPENING GAS LINE OPENING JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY VFD26 Series Dimensions Index Letter Dimension A 30 1/4" 768mm B 30" 762mm C 13 1/8" 333mm D 18 1/8" 460mm E 26" 660mm G 25" 635mm I 36 1/4" 921mm J 36 1/4" 921mm K 51 1/4" 1302mm Figure 4 30816-3-0113 Page 7
SPECIFICATIONS Model VFD26F(M,P)(3,7) VFD26F(M,P)2 VFD26FP(3,7)0L10 Input Maximum 20,000 20,000 10,000 Minimum 14,000 14,000 N/A 2.10 mm (P-288) #49 (.073") P-265 #53 (.0595") P-214 1/8" 1/8" 1/8" #55 (.052") P-182 #55 (.052") P-182 #64 (.
PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. A confined space is an area with volume less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btuh of the combined input rates of all appliances drawing combustion air from that space. Small areas such as equipment rooms are confined spaces.
PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 5). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 5).
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 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” 12.7mm 3/8” 9.5mm 10-40 feet 4-12 meters 1/2” 12.7mm 1/2” 12.7mm 5/8” 15.9mm 1/2” 12.7mm 40-100 feet 13-30 meters 1/2” 12.7mm 1/2” 12.7mm 3/4” 19mm 1/2” 12.
CLEARANCES Mantel Clearances for Built-in Installation Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances MANTEL 36” cm) (91.44 2” (5.08 cm) 12” (30.5cm) COMBUSTIBLES ALLOWED 10” (25.4cm) 8” (20.3cm) 11” (27.9cm) 10 1/4” (26.0cm) 9 ½” (24.1cm) 8 3/4” (22.2cm) 5 ½” (14.0cm) 4 3/4” (12.1cm) TOP OF FRAME 6” (15.2cm) 4” (10.2cm) 2 ½” (63.0cm) 0 Figure 8 This fireplace can be installed with zero (0") clearance to combustible material.
INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE AND MANTEL 1. Remove fireplace from carton. 6. Place back base and fireplace in desired location. 2. Remove mantel top and front base from mantel assembly. 7. Connect gas line and electrical wiring at this time in accordance with local codes. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPENING GAS LINE CONNECTION OPENING 8. 3. Remove screw attached to fireplace top and through "L Bracket" attached to back of breast board. 4. Remove mantel assembly from fireplace. 5.
INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE AND MANTEL 9. Attach mantel assembly to studs in the wall through the "back brace" using two 3" drywall screws provided. 10. Slide front base under front of mantel assembly. 11. Place mantel top onto mantel assembly. 12. Install outer trim. See Page 15. 13. Install fiber logs per the Log Placement Instructions. See Page 16. 14. Install hood. See Page 15.
OUTER TRIM INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove upper louver, grasp louver at left and right ends; lift and pull forward. 2. Open bottom louver, then lift to remove. 3. Install the right frame and left frame to the fireplace. Align clearance holes in frame with screw holes in fireplace. Attach right frame and left frame to fireplace. Use two 8 x 1/2” Phillips screws for each frame. 4. Insert top frame into interior, top of fireplace. Align clearance holes in top frame with screw holes in fireplace.
LOG PLACEMENT 1. Place front logs (#1 and #2) between front grate flange and main burner. Align notches on front logs with locator tabs in base. 2. Place middle log (#3) between front and rear loop of burner. NOTICE: Do not place log on top of pilot assembly. 3. Place rear log (#4) on rear log shelf. Bottom flange of log must be placed between the log shelf and burner tube. 4. This step is optional for VFD26FP3L10 log sets. Place front twig (#5) onto (#1) log and flat area on (#3) log.
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 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 (rock wool) on the burner to obtain the glow and a gold yellow flame.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the 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. NOTICE: All flames will be random by design, flame height will go up and down. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace.
10,000 BTU MILLIVOLT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area for gas.
MILLIVOLT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 can be lighted with the manual on/off switch, a remote control, or by switching the receiver switch to the “ON” position. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob.
HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 these instructions exactly. B. Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for gas.
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figures 15, 17 and 19 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 16, 18 and 20 show an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool.
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS INTERMITTENT Pilot Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows: Correct Pilot Flame Pattern IGNITOR 1. SENSOR 2. Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open end wrench. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows.
MAIN BURNER AND THERMOSTAT OPERATION The VFD26F(M,P)(3,7) gas control maximum and minimum inputs are listed below. OFF is the OFF position. PILOT is the PILOT position. VFD26F(M,P)(3,7) Max. Min. 20,000 BTU/HR 14,000 BTU/HR VFD26FP3L10 and VFD26FP(30,70)L10 Max. 10,000 Min. N/A VFD26F(M,P)2 Main Burner Operation The gas control modulates from a minimum input of 14,000 BTU/ HR ("LO" (1) setting) to a maximum input of 20,000 BTU/HR ("HI" (5) setting).
MILLIVOLT WIRING 1. The remote receiver can not be placed behind the gas valve and burner assembly. 2. When facing the appliance, the remote receiver must be placed to the right of the gas valve and burner assembly. 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.
MILLIVOLT TROUBLESHOOTING Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair the heater. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ pilot. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. b. Ignitor electrode is broken - Replace pilot. c. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable - Reconnect ignitor cable. d. Ignitor cable pinched or wet. Keep ignitor cable dry - Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing.
IP ELECTRONIC SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.25 VDC ELECTRONIC CONTROL VALVE 1. The electronic control valve system includes the ability to switch the pilot from a standing pilot mode to an intermittent pilot mode. • IPI Mode - In the Intermittent Pilot mode, when the unit is turned ON, it will cause spark to the pilot, light the pilot, then allow the burner to light. When the unit is turned to OFF, both the burner and pilot will be OFF.
IP ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM BLUE BLUE WHITE WHITE GREEN ( CPI/IPI SWITCH ORANGE ON/OFF SWITCH REMOTE RECEIVER OR (OPTIONAL) PILOT YELLOW WHITE + ON REMOTE - OFF BLACK BLACK BLACK GAS CONTROL VALVE (GND) WHITE ( GREEN ( BLACK AC/DC POWER ADAPTOR RED BATTERY BLACK BACK-UP RED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BATTERY HOLDER If any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be replaced, it must be replaced with equivalent gauge and temperature rated wire.
INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Brief Description of the Components The gas valve is fitted with a manual HI/LO knob to allow for manual modulation of the gas outlet pressure to the appliance burner. The Digital Fireplace Control (DFC) is an automatic gas ignition system based on a single microcontroller core. This control manages all functions related to ignition, flame sensing and supervision for atmospheric applications.
INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 1 If the DFC giving signal lock out: The board should be unlocked to reinitiate a pilot flame ignition (for the correct unlock sequence refer to the DFC Use and Installation Instructions). NO Is the DFC board in lock out? NO 1. Verify the electrical connections’ integrity and make sure they are in accordance with the relevant system wiring diagram. If necessary replace the wire harness. 2. Replace the DFC board. YES 1.
INTERMITTENT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Main burner lights when the pilot only should light. 1. Replace DFC board. 2. Replace the gas valve. YES 1. Verify the pilot flame fully engulfs the tip of the sense electrode. If not replace the pilot assembly. NO 2. Replace the pilot assembly. 3. Carefully clean the electrical connections of the sense cable, and the DFC board sense cable connection. Pilot holds the flame?. NO 4.
JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA 70 (LATEST EDITION).
PARTS LIST INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION INDEX NO. PART NO.
PARTS LIST INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION INDEX NO. PART NO.
PARTS VIEW 3 1 6 1 1 8 1 5 4 9 2 13 10 12 14 11 7 VFD26F(M,P)(2,3) 15 16 17 11 10 18 VFD26F(M,P)7 23 45 41 19 26 42 21 44 43 27 28 20 22 29 5 PIECE LOG ASSEMBLY THERMOSTATIC VALVE ASSEMBLY 26 23 34 20 26 31 37 21 30 22 23 20 21 38 24 36 25 22 35 39 24 29 33 30 32 25 MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY Page 36 23 INTERMITTENT PILOT & VALVE ASSEMBLY 30816-3-0113
FBBX BLOWER KIT EXTENSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Unvented Gas Fireplace Model VFD26F(M,P)2, VFD26F(M,P)3 Disregard FBB4 Blower Installation Instructions. Follow the installation instructions with your FBBX blower extension kit or the VFD26 Instruction Manual. Attention: If installed, do not damage gas inlet supply line when blower assembly is inserted into fireplace. Remove the gas inlet supply line. 1. Remove blower parts from the FBB4 kit and the parts from the FBBX kit. 2.
FBBX BLOWER KIT EXTENSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 1 11508 SWITCH BRACKET 2 R9377 HARNESS N/S R1131 SCREWS N/S R2737 #10 X 1/2 SCREWS FBBX Blower Kit 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX FAN BLACK FAN SWITCH WHITE BLACK SWITCH BRACKET WHITE GROUND SPEED CONTROL FBBX Wiring Diagram FBB4 OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER Page 38 1 18858 Blower Base 2 R7649 Fan Control 3 R4192 Speed Control Knob 4 R4186 Speed Control 5 R7731 Blower 6 R7831 Blower Wire Harness 7 R7912 Fan Switc
FPP26E OPTIONAL BRICK LINER KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove screen from fireplace. Remove branch log and rear log from burner assembly. Insert back panel into firebox. Insert one side panel into firebox. Align clearance hole on brick panel bracket with screw hole in the left or right interior top of firebox. Use two 10 x 1/2" screws to attach brick panel bracket to interior, top of firebox. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to install second side panel.
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort. com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit. To Order Parts After the Warranty Period, please contact your dealer or one of the Master Parts Distributors listed below. This list changes from time to time.
WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualified gas appliance technician.
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Page 42 Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 30816-3-0113
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name 30816-3-0113 Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Page 43
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