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
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other gases.
 
appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future
reference.
WARNING: If the information in these
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or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
     
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— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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not use any phone in your building.
      
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
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     
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agency or the gas supplier.
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uses air (oxygen) from the room in which
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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
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produces approximately one ounce (30ml)
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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.
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See pages 29, 30, 36, 46 and 47.
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Installation Considerations - Fireplace Installation
Guidelines
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material.
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An optional 
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 
 

 


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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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 ................................................................................................................. 2
 .................................................................................... 3
Important Soot Prevention Steps ....................................................................................... 4
........................................................................................................ 5
......................................................................................................................... 7
........................................................................................................................ 8
Important Safety Information.......................................................................................
 ........................................................................... 11
...................................................................................... 12
 .................................................. 13
..............................................13 - 14
....................................................................................................... 15
 ......................................................................... 16
 ................................................................................17 - 18
....................................................................................................................... 19
 ................................................................................................................
 .................................................................................................22 - 24
...................................................................................................... 25
 .................................................................................................... 26
 ...................................................................27 - 28
 ...................................................................... 29
 ..................................................................................................... 
............................................................................................... 31
....................................................................... 32
 .................................................................................................................. 32
................................................................................33 - 35
 ................................................................................................... 36
....................................................................................37 - 42
.................................................................................................. 43
........................................................................................................................... 44
 ....................................................................................................45 - 47
............................................................................................. 48
 .............................................................................................. 48
VFLL38FP3 Parts List ...................................................................................................... 49
 ............................................................................................... 
VFLL38FP9 Parts List ...................................................................................................... 51
 ............................................................................................. 52
................................................................................................. 53
 ........................................................................................ 54
........................................................................................................................... 55
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INTRODUCTION
Notice: 


Installation on Rugs and Tile






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UL 127


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

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
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1430 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.
High Altitudes



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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

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is not directed at the burner.
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DANGER
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WARNING
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WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

34846-2-1016
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 

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
 


 

 


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
 



water.
 
 






 




installation.
 

 Sooting: 









 
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