Installation instructions and owner's manual unvented gas fireplace models vfll38fp30l(n,p)-1 vfll38fp90l(n,p)-1 ul file no. Mh46389 gas-fired contemporary linear vent-free fireplace — do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. ...
29516-4-1012 page 2 table of contents important safety information .............................................................................3 safety information for users of lp-gas ......................................................... 4 important installation guidelines ........................
29516-4-1012 page 3 when used without adequate combustion and ventilation air, heater may give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, poison- ous gas. Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are made for combustion and ventilation air. Consult the writ- ten instructions provided with the hea...
29516-4-1012 page 4 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...
29516-4-1012 page 5 proper primary airflow into burner for proper burner operation and flame appearance, the flow of primary air into the venturi tube, located on the rear of the burner, must not be reduced. This flow of air is reduced if dirt, lint or other obstructions build-up around or inside th...
29516-4-1012 page 6 notice: during initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in which the unit is installed. Installation on rugs and tile if this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other c...
29516-4-1012 page 7 accessories for vfll38fp30 (millivolt) models remote control accessories description frbtc battery operated remote control with thermostat frbtp battery operated programmable remote control frec electric remote control trw remote wall thermostat (wireless) vfll38fp30l(n,p) lp nat...
29516-4-1012 page 8 fireplace dimensions a b c d e f g h i j k figure 1 when planning a fireplace insert installation, it’s necessary to determine: • gas supply piping. • electrical connections - for optional light kit • electrical supply requirements for optional light. (120v, 60hz, 1 amp) • proper...
29516-4-1012 page 9 in planning the installation for the fireplace, determine where the unit is to be installed and whether optional accessories are desired. Gas supply piping should also be planned at this time. The fireplace can be mounted on any of these surfaces: 1. A flat hard combustible or no...
29516-4-1012 page 10 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 supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source...
29516-4-1012 page 11 the space in the above example is a confined space because the 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 the extra s...
29516-4-1012 page 12 figure 10 the gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of the appliance. The insert has a flexline with shutoff valve located on the right side when facing the unit. See figures 10 and 11. Consult the current national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1 can/ cga-b149...
29516-4-1012 page 13 propane gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0"w.C. At the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 11.0"w.C. For the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 13.0"w.C. A test gage connection is located downst...
29516-4-1012 page 14 6” minimum clearance to perpendicular combustible side-wall 36” minimum clearance to ceiling figure 12 clearances finished wall flat mantel shelf 2” 22” 18” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 20” 24” 26” 28” non-combustible material first 14” figure 13.
29516-4-1012 page 15 combustible material no greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles. Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard. Figure 14 no gree...
29516-4-1012 page 16 decorative accessory installation warning failure to position the parts in accordance with the dia- grams and instructions below or failure to use only parts specifically approved for use with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Notice: the loft series ...
29516-4-1012 page 17 figure 20 figure 21 figure 22 2. To install the decorative glass, cut off a corner of the plastic bag and proceed to apply the glass to the rear shelf on the loft burner (area behind the burner). Apply only enough glass to the top cover to cover the black metal surfaces. Do not ...
29516-4-1012 page 18 a. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the...
29516-4-1012 page 19 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 (10) minutes to clear out a...
29516-4-1012 page 20 figures 27 and 29 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 28...
29516-4-1012 page 21 pilot flame characteristics cleaning and pilot maintenance oxygen depletion sensor pilot (figures 31 and 32) 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 proc...
29516-4-1012 page 22 flames from the pilot (front center of burner) as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the fireplace is installed. In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames. Notice: all flames will be random by ...
29516-4-1012 page 23 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 c...
29516-4-1012 page 24 frbc - millivolt control system installation and operating instructions if you cannot read or understand these installation instructions do not attempt to install or operate introduction this remote control system was developed to provide safe, reli- able, and user-friendly remo...
29516-4-1012 page 25 frbc - millivolt control system installation warning this remote control system must be installed exactly as out- lined in these instructions. Read all instructions completely be- fore attempting installation. Follow instructions carefully during installation. Any modifications ...
29516-4-1012 page 26 general information matching security codes each transmitter can use one of 255 unique security codes. It may be necessary to program the remote receiver to learn the security code of the transmitter upon initial use, if batteries are replaced, or if a replacement transmitter is...
29516-4-1012 page 27 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...
29516-4-1012 page 28 proflame - ip control system technical data remote control supply voltage 4.5 v (three 1.5 v aaa batteries) ambient temperature ratings 0-50°c (32 - 122°f) radio frequency 315 mhz receiver supply voltage 6.0 v (four 1.5 v aa batteries) ambient temperature ratings 0-60°c (32 - 14...
29516-4-1012 page 29 proflame - ip control system transmitter (remote control with lcd display) the proflame transmitter uses a streamline design with a simple button layout and informative lcd display (figure 38). The transmitter is powered by 3 aaa type batteries. A mode key is provided to index b...
29516-4-1012 page 30 proflame - ip control system operating procedure initializing the system for the first time install the 4 aa batteries into the receiver battery bay. Note the polarity of battery and insert into the battery bay as indicated on the battery cover (+/-). Place the 3 position slider...
29516-4-1012 page 31 proflame - ip control system remote flame control the proflame gtm has six (6) flame levels. With the system on, and the flame level at the maximum in the appliance, pressing the down arrow key once will reduce the flame height by one step un- til the flame is turned off. The up...
29516-4-1012 page 32 proflame - ip control system room thermostat ( transmitter operation) the remote control can operate as a room thermostat. The ther- mostat can be set to a desired temperature to control the comfort level in a room. To activate this function, press the thermostat key (figure 38)...
29516-4-1012 page 33 proflame - ip control system key lock this function will lock the keys to avoid unsupervised operation. To activate this function, press the mode and the up arrow key at the same time (figure 51). To de-activate this function, press the mode and the up arrow key at the same time...
29516-4-1012 page 34 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. • ip mode - in the intermittent pilot mode, when the unit is turned on, it will caus...
29516-4-1012 page 35 ip wiring if any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be replaced, it must be replaced with equivalent gauge and temperature 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, perm...
29516-4-1012 page 36 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...
29516-4-1012 page 37 ip troubleshooting 1 if the dfc giving signal lock out: the board should be unlocked to reinitiate a pilot flame ignition (for the correct unlock sequence refer to the dfc use and installation instructions). Is the dfc board in lock out? 1. Verify the electrical connections’ int...
29516-4-1012 page 38 ip troubleshooting 2 main burner lights when the pilot only should light. Pilot holds the flame?. Main burner ignites? Main burner remains on 1. Replace dfc board. 2. Replace the gas valve. 1. Verify the pilot flame fully engulfs the tip of the sense electrode. If not replace th...
29516-4-1012 page 39 junction box wiring caution: all wiring should be done by a qualified electrician and shall be in compliance with all local, city and state building codes. Before mak- ing the electrical connection, make sure that main power supply is disconnected. The appliance, when installed,...
29516-4-1012 page 40 3. Lift the complete burner and valve assembly upward, then turn it sideways in fireplace opening to gain easy access to the junction box. See figure 56. Figure 56 4. Remove the two 5/16” hex screws that secure the junction box to the firebox, and remove the junction box. See fi...
29516-4-1012 page 41 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...
29516-4-1012 page 42 parts list index no. Part no. Description common parts 1 30378 inner firebox top assembly 2 dv612 pilot bracket (used as glass retainer) 3 30291 accent light cover plate 4 r11231 glass 5 29483 burner cover assembly 6 29465 burner box back 7 r11232 glass 8 r11230 burner, tube 10 ...
29516-4-1012 page 43 exploded view.
29516-4-1012 page 44 empire comfort systems inc. Warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the pe- riods specified below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instru...
29516-4-1012 page 45 appliance service history date dealer name service technician name service performed/notes.
29516-4-1012 page 46 appliance service history date dealer name service technician name service performed/notes.
29516-4-1012 page 47 appliance service history date dealer name service technician name service performed/notes.
29516-4-1012 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...
