Empire Comfort Systems VFLL38FP30L Quick start guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
CONTEMPORARY LINEAR
VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE
MODELS
VFLL38FP(3,9)0L25(N,P)-1
VFLL38FP(3,9)0L(N,P)-2
VFLL48FP(3,9)0L(N,P)-1
MH46389
GAS-FIRED
Vent-Free Linear Logset Shown
This appliance may be installed in an after-
market 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
other gases.
appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future
reference.
WARNING: If the information in these
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
not use any phone in your building.
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
agency or the gas supplier.
uses air (oxygen) from the room in which
WARNING: If not installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, this product
could expose you to substances in fuel or
from fuel combustion which can cause
death or serious illness.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
produces approximately one ounce (30ml)
gas input per hour. Refer to page 13.
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BEFORE YOU START
1. Read the soot prevention information on page 4.
2. Read the safety information on pages 9 - 11.
3. Frame the opening. See pages 23 - 24.
4. Install the gas lines. See page 19.
5. Install the wiring. See pages 32 and 44.
6. Install the remote system. See pages 37 - 42.
See pages 29, 30, 36, 46 and 47.
Installation Considerations - Fireplace Installation
Guidelines
material.
An optional
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CARTON CONTENTS
VFLL(38,48)FP3 SERIES
Index
Number Description Quantity
Supplied
1 1
2 1
3 2
4 1
5 1
6 1
7 3
13 1
14 1
VFLL(38,48)FP9 SERIES
1 1
2 1
3
4 1
5 1
6 1
7
8 1
9 Remote 1
4
11 3
12 1
14 1
hardware store.
8
2
3
7
5
1
9
11
4
12
13 6
10
14
GLASS
HANDLE WITH CARE
1-1/4” PHILLIPS DRYWALL SCREW
#10-32 X ½” STAINLESS HEX HEAD SCREW
#10-32 X ½” HEX HEAD SCREW
NAILING FLANGES
Description Quantity
Supplied
16
8
Nailing Flange 4
hardware store.
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WARNING:
property damage.
WARNING:
page 5.
page 26.
WARNING:
IMPORTANT SOOT PREVENTION STEPS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
SOOT MAY BE CREATED IF THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
NAT Gas Models -
Figure 1 (1/16" opening shown)
Figure 2 (1/16" opening shown)
LP Gas Models
NOTICE:
Figure 3
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Natural Gas Propane Gas
Intermittent Pilot
Intermittent Pilot
Model Gas
Type
Recommended
Manifold Pressure
(w.c.)
BTUH
Max. Rate
BTUH
Min. Rate
LP 1.45mm
#42
LP 1.65
#36
LP #49
LP IP 1.45 mm
IP #42
LP IP 1.65 mm
IP #36
LP IP #49
IP
Table 1 - Air Shutter Opening - Natural Gas Models
Model Air Shutter Opening
1/16”
1/8”
1/8”
1/16”
1/8”
1/8”
Table 2 - Air Shutter Opening - LP Gas Models
Model Air Shutter Opening
1/4”
1/4”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Important Soot Prevention Steps ....................................................................................... 4
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Important Safety Information.......................................................................................
........................................................................... 11
...................................................................................... 12
.................................................. 13
..............................................13 - 14
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................................................................................17 - 18
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...................................................................27 - 28
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................................................................................33 - 35
................................................................................................... 36
....................................................................................37 - 42
.................................................................................................. 43
........................................................................................................................... 44
....................................................................................................45 - 47
............................................................................................. 48
.............................................................................................. 48
VFLL38FP3 Parts List ...................................................................................................... 49
...............................................................................................
VFLL38FP9 Parts List ...................................................................................................... 51
............................................................................................. 52
................................................................................................. 53
........................................................................................ 54
........................................................................................................................... 55
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION
Notice:
Installation on Rugs and Tile
UL 127
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.
High Altitudes
Well Head Gas Installations
Instructions to Installer
installation.
WARNING
WARNING
carbon monoxide poisoning.
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 making the change.
Important
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ACCESSORIES
Remote Control
Accessories Description
ACCESSORIES
Part Number Description
VFLL38 VFLL48
Liner - Stainless Steel
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING
poisonous gas.
In the absence of instructions, refer to the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, or applicable local codes.
PILOT LIGHT SAFETY
SYSTEM designed to turn off the appliance if not enough
DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM!
air.
and control compartment clean. See installation and
operating instructions accompanying heater.
DEATH.
Get fresh air at
Some people — pregnant women, persons with heart or lung
at high altitudes — are more affected by carbon monoxide
than others.
The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen
structure air will minimize this effect. The use of this fan will
is not directed at the burner.
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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water.
installation.
Sooting:
operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS
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
them point by point with the members of your household.
Someday when there may not be a minute to lose,
to do. If, after reading the following information, you feel
you still need more information, please contact your gas
supplier.
LP-GAS WARNING ODOR
If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas
because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas.
That's your signal to go into immediate action!
Finally,
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell
out if you can smell the odorant in propane.
The odorant in LP-gas is colorless, and it can fade under
some circumstances.
intensity.
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
If you
LP-
gas dealer. A periodic sniff test of the LP-gas is a good
safety measure under any condition.
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Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans or Logs Installed Near Cold Air
Returns
WARNING
Candles
Plug-In Air Fresheners
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
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-
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z23.1/
NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code
Unusually Tight Construction
additional fresh air.
where:
other openings.
provide additional fresh air. See “Ventilation Air From
Outdoors,” page 14.
Space:
Example:
Example:
Example:
Example:
WARNING
National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation,
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR
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PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR (continued)
See Ventilation Air From Inside Building.
Ventilation Air
From Outdoors.
need no additional fresh air ventilation.
WARNING
Ventilation Air
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 32
(see option 3, Figure 32).
Figure 4
WARNING
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Follow the National Fuel Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation
IMPORTANT:
Figure 5
A1 A2
B1 B2
Example:
222
222
222
Figure 6
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FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS
Figure 7
LETTER DIMENSION DESCRIPTION VFLL38FP VFLL48FP
Dimensions in Inches
A 21-1/8 21-1/8
43-1/4 52-3/4
C 11-1/2 11-1/2
12-1/16 12-1/16
38-1/4 48
F
41-5/8 51-3/8
13 13
2-1/2 2-1/2
L 5-1/4 5-1/4
5-11/16 5-11/16
N 8 8
O 39-5/8 49-3/8
Q
S Overall height to header 35 35
Opening Lip 1/2 1/2
U 15/16 15/16
G
C
S
B
HOLES IN
STANDOFF
OPTIMUM
GAS LINE
ACCESS
GAS LINE
ACCESS
T
Q
F
U
A
H
GAS LINE
ACCESS
E
D
GAS LINE
ACCESS
M
K
L
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NOTE: You must use the framing and middle mounting
See Figure 8.
Figure 8
them at the perforation. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
shown in Figure 10.
See Figures 10 to 14.
TOP OF
FIREPLACE
FIREPLACE OPENING
OPTION 1:
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD ON TOPOF
FIREPLACE WITH
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
TILE, ETC. TO OPENING
OPTION 2:
FOR USE WITH
HI-TEMP PAINTED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARDS TO OPENING
Figure 10
See Figure 10.
See Figure 11.
See Figures 13 and 14. Use the front set of
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
NOTE:
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Figure 15
Figure 12.
For VFLL(38,48)FP90L series “IP” operated system:
valve system.
NOTE:
See Figure 15.
and set aside. See Figure 16.
Figure 16
See Figure 17.
Figure 17
Figure 18
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See Figure 19.
Figure 19.
Figure 19
See
Figure 20.
Figure 21
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 21.
duplex receptacle is not used.
Figure 22.
Figure 22
See Figure 14.
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GAS SUPPLY
Caution:
opened while the heater is in operation.
See Figures 23 and 24.
Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter
Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe
Inside Diameter
Tubing, Type L
Outside Diameter
Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P.
Caution:
Notice:
feet in length.
Figure 23
Installing the Main Gas Cock
sustain damage!
NOTICE:
Attention!
Figure 24
Checking Manifold Pressure
MILLIVOLT VALVES (VFLL(38,48)FP30)
Natural gas
Propane gas
INTERMITTENT PILOT VALVES (VFLL(38,48)FP90)
Natural gas
Propane gas
be sure and turn captured screw
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CLEARANCES
NOTE: -
NOTE:
See Figure 25c.
Figure25a - Option 1
NOTE:
NOTE:
See Figure 25c.
Figure 25b - Option 2
WARNING
2 3/8”
2 7/8”
FOR
DECORATIVE FRONT
INSTALLATION
DF(3,4)8W(HP,BL) FOR
DECORATIVE FRONT
DF(3,4)84BL
INSTALLATION
ALL SLOTS MUST
REMAIN UNCOVERED
FOR DECORATIVE FRONT
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
FINISHED
WALL
APPLIANCE
OPENING
Figure 25c
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