Empire Comfort Systems VFP32BP series User manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED
GAS FIREPLACE
MODELS
VFP32BP(20,21)L(N,P)-1
VFP32BP(30,31)L(N,P)-1
VFP36BP(20,21)L(N,P)-1
VFP36BP(30,31)L(N,P)-1
Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces
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— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED
ROOM HEATERS
EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfor t Systems
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SECTION PAGE
Important Safety Information................................................................................... 3
Safety Information for Users of LP Gas .................................................................. 4
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 5
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Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters ......................................... 7
Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air .................................. 7 - 8
Gas Supply....................................................................................................... 9 - 10
Clearances ........................................................................................................... 10
Combustible Materials........................................................................................... 11
Fireplace Dimensions............................................................................................ 12
Installing Hood and Trim Kit .................................................................................. 13
Planning Installation .............................................................................................. 13
Fireplace Framing and Installation ........................................................................ 14
Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock..................................................... 15
Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance............................................................ 16
VFP(32,36)BP(30,31)L Lighting Instructions ........................................................ 17
VFP(32,36)BP(20,21)L Lighting Instructions ........................................................ 18
Pilot Flame Characteristics ............................................................................ 19 - 20
Wiring ................................................................................................................... 20
Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 21
Parts List ............................................................................................................... 22
Parts View ............................................................................................................ 23
Optional Variable Speed Blower Installation Instructions............................... 24 - 25
Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions......................................................... 26
Optional Brick Liner Installation Instructions ......................................................... 26
Master Parts Distributor List.................................................................................. 27
How To Order Repair Parts ................................................................................... 27
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM
DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYS-
TEM!
WARNING
QUALIFIED
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Smoking can decrease your
ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your
sensitivity or ability to detect that odor. Sometimes other odors in
the area mask the gas odor. People may not smell the gas odor
or their minds are on something else. Thinking about smelling a
gas odor can make it easier to smell.
For example, if there is an underground leak, the
in LP-Gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading can occur if
there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes.
The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls,
masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room. That will take
some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its odor intensity.
LP-Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity could
vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may be
more odor at lower levels. Always be sensitive to the slightest gas
odor. If you detect any odor, treat it as a serious leak. Immediately
go into action as instructed earlier.
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Your local LP-Gas
Dealer can give you a "Scratch and Sniff" pamphlet. Use it to
your LP-Gas has a weak or abnormal odor, call your LP-Gas
Dealer.
or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-Gas system. If
prior to and while lighting pilot lights or performing service or
making adjustments.
smell that can cover up the LP-Gas odor. Do not try to light
pilot lights, 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.
new cylinders and tanks, is possible. Therefore, people should
be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders
are placed in service. Odor fade can occur in new tanks, or
out of service for a time may develop internal rust which will
cause odor fade. If such conditions are suspected to exist,
a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable.
LPA
LP
think you should, assume you have a leak. Then take the same
immediate action recommended above for the occasion when
you do detect the odorized LP-Gas.
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der no vapor pressure), turn the tank valve off immediately.
If the container valve is left on, the container may draw in
occurs, some new internal rusting could occur. If the valve is
left open, then treat the container as a new tank. Always be
sure your container is under vapor pressure by turning it off
at the container before it goes completely empty or having it
phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.
that IMMEDIATELY.
as basements. When you have reason to suspect a gas leak,
keep out of basements and other low areas. Stay out until
continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not
re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.
gas. Have them air out the area before you return. Properly
trained LP-Gas service people should repair the leak, then
check and relight the gas appliance for you.
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
LP-GAS WARNING ODOR
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS
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If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full
width and depth of the appliance.
as used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs that are
extremely thick and light colored tile.
Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a masonry or UL 127
is installed.
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of
corporation or company which either in person or through
a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)
the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment,
who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions
required and has complied with all the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made
of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired
supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser
a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
In the Sate of Massachusetts, unvented propane and
bedrooms and bathrooms.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430
Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.
For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), ratings
should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet
(305m) above sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your
Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may
affect the Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company
for the heating value. Contact the manufacturer or your gas
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural gas or
propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*
manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state
or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale,
from the manufacturer.
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.
WARNING: ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS
CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
National Standard Z21.11.2 by the Canadian Standards
Association Laboratories as an Unvented Room Heater and
should be installed according to these instructions.
When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces
millivolts (electrical current) which energizes the magnet in
the gas valve. After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you
can release the gas control knob and the pilot will stay ON.
(2) minutes before you turn the gas control knob from the
PILOT position to the ON position. This time period allows
allowing the gas control to operate properly.
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas.
Notice:
and smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms,
ventilate the room in which the unit is installed.
INTRODUCTION
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VFP32BP VFP36BP
Input Maximum 32,000 36,000
Minimum 22,000 25,000
Height without standoff 32 3/4" 34 3/4"
Width 34” 39”
Depth 17 3/8" 17 3/8”
Gas Inlet 3/8” 3/8”
Accessories
EK-1 Embers Kit
PE-20 Platinum Embers
FBB4* Variable Speed Automatic Blower
VPP32A VFP32BP — Ceramic Aged Brick Liner
VPP36A VFP36BP — Ceramic Aged Brick Liner
Accessories For VFP(32,36)BP(30,31) Only
FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control
FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control w/Thermostat
FREC Electric Remote Control
FWS Wall Switch
TMV Wall Thermostat, Millivolt - Reed Switch
TRW Remote Wall Thermostat
*FBB4 is standard (installed) on VFP(32,36)BP(21,31)
SPECIFICATIONS
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Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room
heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for
Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a
room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most
supplemental heat applications, the water vapor does not create a
problem. In most applications, the water vapor enhances the low
humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather.
The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not
become a problem.
1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application, including
ample combustion air and circulation air.
help lower the water vapor content of the air.
3. Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat
source.
tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
1,000 Btuh of the combined input rates of all appliances drawing
combustion air from that space. Small areas such as equipment
which supply heated air to areas outside the space must draw return
air from outside the space through tightly sealed return air ducts. A
air. One opening must be within 12 inches of the ceiling and the
these openings is determined by whether inside or outside air is
used to support combustion, the method by which the air is brought
to the space (vertical or horizontal duct) and by the total input rate
of all appliances in the space.
The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough
fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of
unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.
a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have
a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm
or less with openings gasketed or sealed, and
b. Weather-stripping has been added on openable windows
and doors, and
c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints
around window and door frames, between sole plates and
penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at
other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide
additional fresh air. See page
8.
space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any
adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).
Length x Width x Height = cu. ft. (volume of
space)
Example: Space size 16 ft. (length) x 10 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling
height) = 1,280 cu. ft. (volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills
or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the
maximum BTU/Hr the space can support.
(volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (maximum
BTU/Hr the space can support)
Example: 1,280 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 25.6 or
25,600 (maximum BTU/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the BTU/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free heater BTU/Hr
Gas water heater BTU/Hr
Gas furnace BTU/Hr
Vented gas heater BTU/Hr
BTU/Hr
Other gas appliances* + BTU/Hr
Total = BTU/Hr
Example: Vented gas heater 20,000 BTU/Hr
Vent-free heater + 18,000 BTU/Hr
Total = 38,000 BTU/Hr
*Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct vent draws
combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum BTU/Hr the space can support with the
actual amount of BTU/Hr used.
BTU/Hr (maximum the space can support)
BTU/Hr (actual amount of BTU/Hr used)
Example:
25,600 BTU/Hr (maximum the space can support)
38,000 BTU/Hr (actual amount of BTU/Hr used)
Warning: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller
unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, or applicable local codes.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR
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actual BTU/Hr used is more than the maximum BTU/HR the space
can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options
are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If
to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See V
C. Install a lower BTU/Hr heater, if lower BTU/Hr size makes room
If the actual BTU/Hr used is less than the maximum BTU/Hr the
no additional fresh air ventilation.
WARNING:
Ventilation Air
permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within
1 and 2, Figure 1). You can also remove door into adjoining room
(see option 3, Figure 1). Each ventilation grill or opening shall have
a minimum free area of one square inch per 1,000 BTUH of the total
Figure 1
WARNING:
spaces.
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must
provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and
or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and
crawl spaces. In most cases for direct communication with the
outdoors or direct communication through a vertical duct a free
area opening of one square inch per 4,000 BTU/Hr of heater input
rating for each grill. If a horizontal duct is used, a grill free area or
duct opening shall have a free area opening of one square inch per
2,000 BTU/Hr for each grill. Follow the National Fuel Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required
size of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic
if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering
the attic will activate the power vent.
Figure 2
PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR (continued)
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Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and
type of gas supply line required.
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”
12.7mm
100-150 feet
31-46 meters
3/4”
19mm
1/2”
12.7mm
7/8”
22.2mm
3/4”
19mm
Note:
codes allow copper tubing or galvanized.
Note: Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it is
always best to consult your local authority and installation code.
Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock.
A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of the unit.
Where none exists, or where its size or location is not adequate,
contact your local authorized installer for installation or relocation.
Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant
checked for leaks by the installer. This should be done with a soap
solution watching for bubbles on all exposed connections, and if
unexposed, a pressure test should be made.
A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the gas
line upstream of the gas control to aid in servicing. It is required by
the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near the gas
inlet. This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected
into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in which condensation
and foreign particles may collect.
The use of the following gas connectors is recommended:
— ANS Z21.24Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing
and Fittings
— ANS Z21.45Assembled FlexibleAppliance Connectors of Other
Than All-Metal Construction
The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority
appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length.
Figure 3
GAS SUPPLY
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to any combustible wall should not be less than 2".
sides and back have zero clearance to combustibles.
Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 36"
from the top of the hood.
must meet the clearance requirements detailed above.
2”
36”
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
MANTEL
HOOD
2”
7”
4”
9 3/4”
4 1/4”
6”
12 ½”
8”
15 1/4”
18”
10”
12”
VFP(32,36)BP(30,31)LN (Natural gas) will have a manifold
pressure of approximately 3.5" w.c. (.871kPa) for maximum input or
1.7" w.c. (.423kPa) for minimum input at the pressure regulator outlet
with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum
of 4.5" w.c. (1.120kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a
maximum of 10.5" w.c. (2.614kPa).
VFP(32,36)BP(20,21)LN (Natural gas) will have a manifold pressure
of approximately 6.0" w.c. (1.49kPa) at the pressure regulator outlet
with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of
7.0" w.c. (1.74kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum
of 10.5" w.c. (2.615kPa).
VFP(32,36)BP(30,31)LP (Propanegas)willhavea manifoldpressure
approximately 10.0"w.c. (2.49kPa) for maximum input or 4.9"w.c.
(1.220kPa) for minimum input at the pressure regulator outlet with the
inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 11.0"w.c.
(2.739kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of
13.0"w.c. (3.237kPa).
VFP(32,36)BP(20,21)LP (Propanegas)willhavea manifoldpressure
approximately 10.0"w.c. (2.49kPa) at the pressure regulator outlet
with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum
of 11.0"w.c. (2.739kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a
maximum of 13.0"w.c. (3.237kPa).
A test gage connection is located downstream of the gas appliance
pressure regulator for measuring gas pressure. The connection is
a 1/8 inch (3mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping.
The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should be
checked at the pressure test point. Turn captured screw counter
clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over
test point (Use test point “A” closest to control knob). After taking
to re-seal. Do not over torque. Check for gas leaks.
GAS SUPPLY (continued)
CLEARANCES
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Figure 6
No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
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C
GAS LINE
OPENING
JUNCTION BOX
ASSEMBLY
GAS LINE
OPENING
STANDOFF
B
A
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G
H
J
D
E
Figure 8
VFP32BP VFP36BP
A34" 39"
B29" 34"
C17 3/8" 17 3/8"
D31" 36"
E22 7/8" 24 7/8"
F32 3/4" 34 3/4"
G31 7/8" 34 3/8"
H45 1/8" 48 5/8"
I63 3/4" 68 3/4"
J35 3/4" 37 3/4"
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS
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A black hood and trim kit is furnished with each model
Attention: The hood is located behind top louver during shipment
1. To remove top louver, lift louver and pull forward.
2. Open bottom louver.
(4) Phillips screws through bottom and top clearance hole on
Figure 9.
the (3) clearance holes in the trim top downward. Align the (3)
clearance holes with the (3) screw holes in the top, interior
7. Close bottom louver.
8. Replace top louver
Figure 9
Finishing
All joints (top, bottom and sides), where the wall or decorative facing
with a non-combustible material.
Hearth extensions are recommended, not a requirement for these
determine where the unit is to be installed and whether optional
accessories are desired. Gas supply piping should also be planned
at this time.
2. A raised platform of combustible or non-combustible material.
perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit.
(Example: Four (4) concrete masonry blocks.)
If the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the
unit.
At this point, you should have decided what components to include
has not been done, stop and consult your dealer for assistance
with this planning.
INSTALLING HOOD AND TRIM KIT
PLANNING INSTALLATION
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prepunched holes. Additional hole locations will be used for
at least one (1) nail per tab to secure in place.
Attention:
base.
Figure 12
place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall covering
constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier.
Figure 11
Figure 10
VFP32BP VFP36BP
"A" 36 1/4" 38 1/4"
"B" 34 1/2" 39 1/2"
"C" 17 7/8" 17 7/8"
NAILOR OTHER SUITABLE FASTENER
FIREPLACE FRAMING AND INSTALLATION
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Placement of the glowing 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
Place just enough embers on the burner to obtain the glow and a
Do not place embers (rock wool) over large ports in rear portion
of burner.
A thin layer of glowing embers (rock wool) should be placed under
open space between the right and left middle logs.
Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot assembly.
Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be purchased
from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of excess loose
material (glowing embers) may adversely affect performance of
the heater. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must
be removed prior to reapplication.
Refer to Log Instruction Manual to order loose material (rock
wool).
operation.
ATTENTION: DO NOT PLACE LAVA ROCKS ON BURNER,
LOGS OR ROCK WOOL. THE LAVA ROCKS SHOULD ONLY
BE PLACED ON THE FIREPLACE FLOOR.
PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK
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Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as
is installed.
NOTE:
up and down.
Glowing embers (rock wool) can cover the pan burner in between
the front and middle logs, but very little is necessary to cover this
orange and stringy. Apply just enough to obtain slow glow and a
patterns. Sooting and improper burning will result.
During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various components
These chemicals are not harmful, but may produce annoying 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-in operation should last 2-3 hours with the burner
at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening
windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining
after this initial break-in will be slight and will disappear with
continued use.
attachment.
controls, piezo covers and grate. Don’t remove ceramic media
from inside burner box.
with brush. Failure to keep air intake hole clean will result in
sooting and poor combustion.
with vacuum or brush. Failure to keep air intake hole clean will
result in sooting and poor combustion.
intake holes.
up to the level of openings in burner top.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE
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BEFORE LIGHTING
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
1. Open bottom louver assembly.
2. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to "OFF."
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is
to be performed (if applicable).
4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF." Do not force.
5. Close bottom louver assembly.
1. STOP! Read the safety information label.
2. Open bottom louver assembly.
3. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to
"OFF."
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 slightly. Do not force.
6. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas, including
STOP! Follow "B" in the safety
information above. If you do not
smell gas, go to the next step.
7. Find pilot - Follow metal tube
from gas control. The pilot is
behind the burner on the right
side.
8. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to
"PILOT."
9. Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Repeat-
edly push the Piezo Ignitor Button until the pilot is lit.
Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1)
minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob, and it will
pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out,
repeat steps 5 through 9.
or gas supplier.
the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your ser-
vice technician or gas supplier.
10. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to
"ON."
11. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to desired setting.
12. Turn on all electric power to the appliance (if appli-
cable).
13. Close bottom louver assembly.
GAS CONTROL KNOB
SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION.
THERMOCOUPLE
(NATURAL)
ELECTRODE
PILOT
THERMOPILE
REMOTE
OFF
ON
THERMOCOUPLE
(LPG)
GAS CONTROL KNOB
SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION.
THERMOCOUPLE
(NATURAL)
ELECTRODE
PILOT
THERMOPILE
REMOTE
OFF
ON
THERMOCOUPLE
(LPG)
GAS CONTROL KNOB
SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION.
THERMOCOUPLE
(NATURAL)
ELECTRODE
PILOT
THERMOPILE
REMOTE
OFF
ON
THERMOCOUPLE
(LPG)
VFP(32,36)BP(30,31) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
WARNING:
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1. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be
performed (if applicable).
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF". Do not force.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance (if appli-
cable).
4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF". Do not force.
5. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell
smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Find pilot - the pilot is in front
of the rear log.
7. Turn gas control knob
counterclockwise to
"PILOT."
8. Push in gas control knob all
the way and hold in. Repeatedly push the piezo ignitor
button until pilot is lit (or use a match to light pilot).
Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1)
minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop
back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat
steps 4 through 8.
-
mediately call your service technician or gas supplier.
control knob to "OFF" and call your service technician
or gas supplier.
9. Attention! Gas control has an INTERLOCK latching de-
vice. When the pilot is initially lit and the safety magnet
is energized (pilot stays "ON") the INTERLOCK latching
device becomes operative. If the gas control is turned to
off, the pilot cannot be relighted until the safety magnet
is de-energized (approximately 60 seconds). There will
be an audible "click" when the safety magnet in the gas
control is de-energized. Pilot can now be relighted.
Repeat steps 4 through 8.
10. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to
"5".
11. Turn on all electric power to appliance (if applicable).
12. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to desired setting from
"5" to "1".
BEFORE LIGHTING
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
VFP(32,36)BP(20,21) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
WARNING:
28191-3-0611 Page 19
cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the
heater will shut down.
VFP(32,36)BP(30,31) PILOT
Figure 13
VFP(32,36)BP(20,21) PILOT
I
Figure 16
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
28191-3-0611Page 20
Warning:
Depletion Sensor as follows:
1. 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.
2. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows.
This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider
webs. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A.
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. Maximum length of 20 feet of 16 AWG to conductor wires is
to be used with all optional switches.
Use the two leads (Red and Green) to attach optional
components.
Millivolt system and all individual components may be checked
with a millivolt meter 0-1000 MV range.
Use the following steps to place the remote receiver adjacent to
the gas valve.
Attention: The remote receiver bracket is not used in this
installation.
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.
Install remote control receiver behind bottom louver.
Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for
more details on remote control.
Keep the control compartment, logs and burner area surrounding
the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing area at least twice a
year.
THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT – HANDLE ONLY WHEN
Always turn off gas to the pilot before cleaning. For relighting, refer
to lighting instructions located on the rating plate of the log set.
Screens should be closed during operation.
Figure 18
REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH
A DISTANCE/FERME/OUVERT
INTERRUPTEUR
IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE
AS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT
MUST BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE
REPLACED WITH NUMBER 18, 150°C
WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT.
SI UN DES FILS ELECTRIQUES
ORIGINAUX, VENANT DU FABRICANT
AVEC CETTE UNITE, DOIT ETRE
REMPLACE, VOUS DEVEZ LE
REMPLACER AVEC UN FIL
ELECTRIQUE DE NUMERO 18,
150 °CDUL'EQUIVALENT.
THERMOPILE
GAS VA L V E
THERMOCOUPLE
(NATURAL)
OFF
ON
REMOTE
(OPTIONAL) REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER
(FACULTATIVE) CONTROLEEDISTANCE
DU RECEPTEUR
(OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH
INTERRUPTEUR MURAL
(FACULTATIVE)
(OPTIONAL) THERMOSTAT
(FACULATIVE) THERMOSTAT
WIRING DIAGRAM
GAS VA L V E
VA L V EDE GAZ
REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH
A DISTANCE/OUVERT/
FERME INTERRUPTEUR
REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER/
THERMOSTA T / CONTROLE E
DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR
H N
VEILLEUSE
PILOT
THERMOCOUPLE
(LPG)
WIRING
MAINTENANCE
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