Empire Comfort Systems VFD10CC series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Empire empire comfort systems installation instructions and owner's manual cast iron unvented room heater models small vfd(10,20)cc(30,70)(b,f,m)(n,p)-1 medium vfd30cc(30,70)(b,f,m,s,w)(n,p)-1 gas-fired installer: leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: retain this manual for future referenc...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    31208-3-0113 page 2 section page important safety information .............................................................................3 safety information for users of lp-gas ......................................................... 4 introduction ..................................................

  • Page 3

    31208-3-0113 page 3 when used without adequate combustion and ventilation air, heater may give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas. Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are made for combustion and ventilation air. Consult the writ- ten instructions provided with the heate...

  • Page 4

    31208-3-0113 page 4 some points to remember no odor detected - odor fade 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! Propane (lp-gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    31208-3-0113 page 5 safe when installed in accordance with this installation manual. Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment, specifically check log placement. Do not install unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts. Read all instructions before starting installation and follow...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    31208-3-0113 page 6 water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one ounce (30 ml) of water for every 1,000 btu's (.3kw's) of gas input per hour. Unvented room heaters must be used as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source (an en...

  • Page 7

    31208-3-0113 page 7 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 app...

  • Page 8: Gas Supply

    31208-3-0113 page 8 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” 12.7 mm 3/8” 9.5 mm 1/2” ...

  • Page 9: Clearances

    31208-3-0113 page 9 clearances when facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Top of appliance (ceiling) 36 inches rear wall 2 inches side wall 6 inches heater corners (45° angle) to wall 4 inches floor 0 inches provide adequat...

  • Page 10: Log Placement

    31208-3-0113 page 10 log placement caution do not change the angle of the two log locating tabs on the rear log shelf or the two log locating tabs on the burner base. Doing so will cause misalignment of logs. 1. Place the rear log (a) onto the two log locating tabs on the rear log shelf. 2. Place th...

  • Page 11: Log Identification

    31208-3-0113 page 11 log identification log set identification log photo part number index letter description vfd10cc vfd20cc vfd30cc 29553 29553 29546 a rear log 29554 29554 29547 b middle log 29555 29555 29548 c front log 29556 29556 29549 d left log 29558 29558 29551 e right log 29557 29557 29550...

  • Page 12

    31208-3-0113 page 12 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...

  • Page 13: Operating Guidelines

    31208-3-0113 page 13 standing pilot operation 1. Follow the safety and lighting instructions for standing pilot controls found in this manual and on labels found attached to the appliance. Caution during the initial purging and subsequent lightings, never allow the gas valve control knob to remain d...

  • Page 14: Lighting Instructions

    31208-3-0113 page 14 millivolt lighting instructions 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 i...

  • Page 15: Lighting Instructions

    31208-3-0113 page 15 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 l...

  • Page 16: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    31208-3-0113 page 16 pilot flame characteristics intermittant pilot correct pilot flame pattern figure 12 incorrect pilot flame pattern figure 13 if pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in figure 13: • see troubleshooting, pages 25 to 27. Figures 10 and 12 show a correct pilot flame pattern. T...

  • Page 17: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    31208-3-0113 page 17 cleaning and pilot maintenance oxygen depletion sensor pilot when the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the oxygen 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 ...

  • Page 18: Millivolt Wiring

    31208-3-0113 page 18 on/off/remote switch this product is equipped with an on/off/remote switch which is located on the wire channel. A wire harness is attached to the on/off/remote switch. The red, black and green (wires) female push-ons attach to the on/off/remote switch. At the opposite end of th...

  • Page 19: Millivolt Wiring (Continued)

    31208-3-0113 page 19 wiring diagram millivolt wiring (continued) figure 17.

  • Page 20: Millivolt Troubleshooting

    31208-3-0113 page 20 symptoms - possible causes and corrections important: operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air...

  • Page 21

    31208-3-0113 page 21 9. Slight smoke or odor during initial operation. A. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing - problem will stop after a few hours of operation. 10. Heater produces a whistling noise when main burner is lit. A. Turning control knob to hi position when main burner i...

  • Page 22: Ip Operating Instructions

    31208-3-0113 page 22 ip operating instructions 5.25 vdc electronic control valve 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 cau...

  • Page 23: Ip Wiring

    31208-3-0113 page 23 ip wiring if any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be replaced, it must be replaced with equivalent gauge and tem- perature rated wire. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate and may be installed in an aftermarket, pe...

  • Page 24: Ip Lighting Instructions

    31208-3-0113 page 24 to turn off gas to fireplace 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Turn off electric power to the appliance. 3. Remove front surround panel assembly or bottom louver if included. 4. Turn gas cock counterclockwise to “on” position. 5. Wait ten minutes to clear out any ga...

  • Page 25: Ip Troubleshooting

    31208-3-0113 page 25 ip troubleshooting brief description of the components the gas valve is fitted with a manual hi/lo knob to allow for man- ual modulation of the gas outlet pressure to the appliance burner. The controls are designed to be used with either lpg or natural gas and can be converted b...

  • Page 26: Ip Troubleshooting

    31208-3-0113 page 26 ip troubleshooting.

  • Page 27: Ip Troubleshooting

    31208-3-0113 page 27 ip troubleshooting.

  • Page 28

    31208-3-0113 page 28 figure 19 shows a correct main burner flame pattern. Figure 20 shows an incorrect main burner flame pattern. If main burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in figure 22: • see troubleshooting, pages 20 and 21 for millivolt models and pages 25 - 27 for ip models. Correct mai...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    31208-3-0113 page 29 important: turn off gas before servicing appliance. It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season. • clean burner and control compartment keep the control compartment, logs and burner area surrounding the lo...

  • Page 30: Parts List - Vfd10Cc(30,70)

    31208-3-0113 page 30 please note: when ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Parts list - vfd10cc(30,70) use only manufacturer's replacement parts. Use of any other parts could cause injury or death. Index no. Part no. Description vfd10cc30(b,f,m)(n,...

  • Page 31: Parts View - Vfd10Cc(30,70)

    31208-3-0113 page 31 parts view - vfd10cc(30,70) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 17 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 25.

  • Page 32: Parts List - Vfd20Cc(30,70)

    31208-3-0113 page 32 use only manufacturer's replacement parts. Use of any other parts could cause injury or death. Please note: when ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Parts list - vfd20cc(30,70) index no. Part no. Description vfd20cc30(b,f,m)(n,...

  • Page 33: Parts View - Vfd20Cc(30,70)

    31208-3-0113 page 33 parts view - vfd20cc(30,70) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 17 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 24.

  • Page 34: Parts List - Vfd30Cc(30,70)

    31208-3-0113 page 34 parts list - vfd30cc(30,70) index no. Part no. Description vfd30cc30(b,f,m,s,w)(n,p) 1 15484 outlet baffle 2 24043 firebox brace (2 required) 3 23938 firebox top 4 29529 firebox walls 5 15567 screen frame assembly 6 17235 bracket, log locator 7 r11209 burner, tube 8a p286 orific...

  • Page 35: Parts View - Vfd30Cc(30,70)

    31208-3-0113 page 35 parts view - vfd30cc(30,70) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 17 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 24.

  • Page 36

    31208-3-0113 page 36 casting parts list - vfd(10,20,30)cc(30,70) index no. Part no. Description common parts 11 r9671 insert tab (4 required) ns r9669 hinge pin (4 required) ns r9670 bolt, 1/4-20 x 1/2” (24 required) matte black 1 r9539 vent opening insert 2 r9538 top insert - right 3 r9537 top inse...

  • Page 37

    31208-3-0113 page 37 2 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 10 10 1 11 11 11 11 13 12 12 13 casting parts view - vfd(10,20,30)cc(30,70).

  • Page 38: How to Order Repair Parts

    31208-3-0113 page 38 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 or...

  • Page 39

    31208-3-0113 page 39 accessory side shelves installation instructions installing accessory side shelves: 1. Remove cast iron or stone inlay inserts from casting top and carefully set them aside. 2. Remove cast iron top from stove and place upside down on a flat, soft smooth surface to avoid damage. ...

  • Page 40

    31208-3-0113 page 40 cib4-1 optional blower installation instructions caution sharp edges, use protective gloves when installing. Installation 1. Loosen, but do not remove, four hex-head screws located on the exterior, bottom of the appliance. 2. Position the blower assembly at the rear of the appli...

  • Page 41

    31208-3-0113 page 41 cleaning the blower wheel will collect lint and could require cleaning once a year. If the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it indicates a dirty wheel. Blower motor the blower motor does not have oiling holes. Do not attempt to oil blower motor. Wiring the appl...

  • Page 42

    31208-3-0113 page 42 cib3-1 optional blower installation instructions caution sharp edges, use protective gloves when installing. Installation 1. Loosen, but do not remove, four hex-head screws located on the exterior, bottom of the appliance. 2. Position the blower assembly at the rear of the appli...

  • Page 43

    31208-3-0113 page 43 cib3-1 optional blower installation instructions fan control the fan control is a non-adjustable automatic type the fan control will require between 5 and 10 minutes of main burner operation before the fan control "closes" and activates the blower. The blower will continue to ru...

  • Page 44: Warranty

    31208-3-0113 page 44 warranty empire comfort systems inc. Warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods speci- fied below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with t...

  • Page 45: Appliance Service History

    31208-3-0113 page 45 appliance service history date dealer name service technician name service performed/notes.

  • Page 46: Models:

    31208-3-0113 page 46 web site: www.Empirecomfort.Com the heritage cast iron stoves models: vfd(10,20)cc(30,70)(b,f,m)n,p)-1 and vfd30cc(30,70)b,f,m,s,w)(n,p)-1 empire comfort systems 918 freeburg avenue belleville, illinois 62220-2623 gas-fired empire empire comfort systems model "small" "medium" vf...

  • Page 47: Models:

    31208-3-0113 page 47 web site: www.Empirecomfort.Com the heritage cast iron stoves models: vfd(10,20)cc(30,70)(b,f,m)n,p)-1 and vfd30cc(30,70)b,f,m,s,w)(n,p)-1 empire comfort systems 918 freeburg avenue belleville, illinois 62220-2623 empire empire comfort systems clearances in selecting a location ...

  • Page 48: Empire

    31208-3-0113 page 48 empire empire comfort systems 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, please contact your dealer. Www.Empirecomfort...