Empire Comfort Systems VFYM-16RWO-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Manual is about: UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

Summary of VFYM-16RWO-2

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    Page 1 12409-2-0403 installation instructions and owner's manual unvented gas log heater or vented decorative appliance models vfym-16so-2 vfyr-16so-1 vfym-18so-2 vfyr-18so-1 vfym-24so-2 vfyr-24so-1 vfym-30so-2 vfyr-30so-1 vfym-16rwo-2 vfyr-16rwo-1 vfym-18rwo-2 vfyr-18rwo-1 vfym-24rwo-2 vfyr-24rwo-1...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Page 2 12409-2-0403 section page important safety information ......................................................................................................................... 3 safety information for users of lp gas ..............................................................................

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    Page 3 12409-2-0403 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 written instructions provided with the heater ...

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    Page 4 12409-2-0403 some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. You must find out if you can smell the odorant in propane. Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitivity or ability to dete...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Page 5 12409-2-0403 natural gas manual millivolt regulator pressure setting 6.0" w.C. 3.5" w.C. Gas inlet pressure max. 10.5" w.C. Max. 10.5" w.C. Min. 7.0" w.C. Min. 5.0" w.C. Product specification propane gas manual millivolt regulator pressure setting 10.0" w.C. 10.0" w.C gas inlet pressure max. ...

  • Page 6: General Information

    Page 6 12409-2-0403 general information this is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gaso- line and other flammable...

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    Page 7 12409-2-0403 water vapor: a by-product of unvented room heaters water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 btu's (.3kw's) of gas input per hour. Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplement...

  • Page 8: Clearances

    Page 8 12409-2-0403 non-combustible requirements for material distance safe installation 12" or more non-combustible material. Less than 12" non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8" with the installation of the optional fireplace hood. If you cannot extend non-combustible material at...

  • Page 9: Combustible Material

    Page 9 12409-2-0403 heat resistant material 8" with hood heater in fireplace or firebox hood 13.5" 14.25" 15.0" 16.0" 8" mantel 6" mantel 4" mantel 2" mantel minimum clearance with hood (figure 5) example: a mantel may project from the wall a maximum of 2" at a minimum of 13-1/2" above the opening, ...

  • Page 10: Fireplace Preparation

    Page 10 12409-2-0403 fireplace preparation before installing the appliance • turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. • have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions. Have this cleaning performed annually after installation. • s...

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    Page 11 12409-2-0403 before fully installing the appliance • turn off the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox. • seal any fresh air vents and/or ash clean-out doors located on the floor or wall of the fireplace. If left unsealed, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat resistant se...

  • Page 12: Gas Supply

    Page 12 12409-2-0403 gas supply.

  • Page 13: Log Placement

    Page 13 12409-2-0403 log placement log placement(figures 12, 13, 14 and 15) so logs before you begin: this unit is supplied with a set of ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash yo...

  • Page 14: Log Placement (Continued)

    Page 14 12409-2-0403 proper installation sequence: vfyr and vfym-16rwo logs (figure 14) 1. Install front, left log (#1) onto the grate. The left end of front, left log must be placed to the outside of left grate. 2. Install front, right log (#3) onto right pin and middle pin on flat portion of main ...

  • Page 15: Cleaning And Servicing

    Page 15 12409-2-0403 operation instructions / flame appearance flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan 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...

  • Page 16: Lighting Instructions

    Page 16 12409-2-0403 lighting instructions 1. Stop! Read the safety information. 2. Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. This heater is equipped with an ignition device (piezo) which automatically lights the pilot. 4. Refer to figure 22 for the location of the piezo ignitor and contr...

  • Page 17: Lighting Instructions

    Page 17 12409-2-0403 hi/lo regulator control knob piezo ignitor lighting instructions to turn off gas to appliance 1. Turn control knob clockwise to off position to completely shut off the heater. 2. If applicable: turn on/off switch to off position and/or set thermostat (if present) to lowest setti...

  • Page 18: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    Page 18 12409-2-0403 figures 19 and 22 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 20...

  • Page 19: Wiring

    Page 19 12409-2-0403 wiring millivolt control 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). ...

  • Page 20: How To Order Repair Parts

    Page 20 12409-2-0403 if the gas quality is bad, your pilot may not stay lit, the burners may produce soot and the heater may backfire when lit. If the gas quality or pressure is low, contact your local gas supplier immediately. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ods/ pilot. A. I...

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    Page 21 12409-2-0403 index description part number number natural propane common parts 1 glass media (1 lb.) 10267 10267 14 burner support - right 10212 10212 15 burner support - left 10213 10213 ignitor wire r-5668 r-5668 orifice holder (18", 24", 30") p-200 p-200 orifice holder (16") p-253 p-253 n...

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    Page 22 12409-2-0403 so log replacement index part number no. Description 16 18 24 30 1 front log r-4936 r-4584 r-4589 r-4594 2 left middle log ——— r-5856 r-4590 r-4595 2 middle log r-4937 ——— ——— ——— 3 right middle log ——— r-5857 r-4591 r-4596 4 rear log r-4946 r-4587 r-4592 r-4597 18", 24", 30" lo...

  • Page 23: Service Notes

    Page 23 12409-2-0403 service notes.

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    Page 24 12409-2-0403 empire comfort systems, inc. Nine eighteen freeburg ave. Belleville, illinois 62222-0529 ph: 1-800-851-3153 fax: 1-800-443-8648 e-mail: info@empirecomfort.Com web site: www.Empirecomfort.Com.