Empire VFLL38FP30L LP Installation instructions and owner's manual

Manual is about: CONTEMPORARY LINEAR VENT-FREE FIREPLACE

Summary of VFLL38FP30L LP

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    Installation instructions and owner's manual unvented gas fireplace models vfll38fp(3,9)0l(n,p)-1 vfll48fp(3,9)0l(n,p)-1 gas-fired ul file no. Mh46389 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 app...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    32707-9-0814 page 2 table of contents important safety information ................................................................................3 safety information for users of lp-gas ........................................................... 4 important installation guidelines ...................

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    32707-9-0814 page 3 important safety information danger: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Warning: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Caution: indicates a hazardous situation wh...

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    32707-9-0814 page 4 safety information for users of lp-gas propane (lp-gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. You may not know all the following safety precautions which can protect both you and your family from an accid...

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    32707-9-0814 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...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    32707-9-0814 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...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    32707-9-0814 page 7 accessories for vfll(38,48)fp30 (millivolt) models remote control accessories description frbtc battery operated remote control with thermostat frbtp battery operated programmable remote control trw remote wall thermostat (wireless) optional accessories part number description vf...

  • Page 8: Fireplace Dimensions

    32707-9-0814 page 8 fireplace dimensions figure 1 when planning a fireplace insert installation, it’s necessary to determine: • gas supply piping (left side entrance). • electrical connections - for optional light kit • electrical supply requirements for optional light. (120v, 60hz, 1 amp) (right si...

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    32707-9-0814 page 9 framing & mounting bracket installation note: you must use the framing and middle mounting brack- ets that are supplied with the fireplace. The brackets are shipped under the burner cover, inside the fireplace. 1. Locate the three steel middle mounting brackets under the burner c...

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    32707-9-0814 page 10 junction box wiring installation 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, wh...

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    32707-9-0814 page 11 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 13. You may remove the complete burner and valve assembly as shown in figure 12. Figure 13 4 the junction box is located on the r...

  • Page 12: Gas Supply

    32707-9-0814 page 12 gas supply 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 left side when facing the unit. See figures 17 and 18. Consult the current national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1 can/cga-b149 ...

  • Page 13: Clearances

    32707-9-0814 page 13 clearances figure 20 dimension (in inches) model a b c d e f g vfll38 2 18 20 22 24 26 28 vfll48 1/2 n/a 23 25 27 29 n/a figure 19b note: combustible material is allowed below a fireplace viewing area opening and outside the non-combustible board. Note: to finish the wall using ...

  • Page 14: Fireplace Installation

    32707-9-0814 page 14 built-in fireplace installation built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing the fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of the fireplace flush with a wall or the front of the fireplace window flush with a wall. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen...

  • Page 15: Fireplace Installation

    32707-9-0814 page 15 rough opening for installing in wall (built-in) rough opening for installing in corner (built-in) rough opening for elevated installation (built-in) figure 22 figure 23 figure 24 fireplace installation table 1 - minimum dimensions (in inches) for figures 22, 23 & 24 a b c d e f ...

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    32707-9-0814 page 16 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...

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    32707-9-0814 page 17 provisions for adequate combustion & ventilation air (continued) 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...

  • Page 18: Combustible Materials

    32707-9-0814 page 18 combustible materials annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction and/or sooting. Turn off heater and allow to cool before cleaning. Remove any optional decorative covers or decorative glass material. Gloves...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    32707-9-0814 page 19 keep the control compartment and burner area clean by vacuuming or brushing area at least twice a year. The fireplace can get very hot – handle only when cool. Always turn off gas to the pilot before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions located on the rating ...

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    32707-9-0814 page 20 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 burner may b...

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    32707-9-0814 page 21 figure 36 2. Apply the accessory decorative media to the shaded area only. See figure 36. Use enough to cover the floor of the fireplace, but do not allow the media to reach higher than the flange sur- rounding the burner. Never place decorative media inside the flange surroundi...

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    32707-9-0814 page 22 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...

  • Page 23: Ip Lighting Instructions

    32707-9-0814 page 23 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...

  • Page 24: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    32707-9-0814 page 24 figures 41 and 43 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 42...

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    32707-9-0814 page 25 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 ...

  • Page 26: Millivolt Wiring

    32707-9-0814 page 26 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...

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    32707-9-0814 page 27 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...

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    32707-9-0814 page 28 frbc - millivolt control system installation warning this remote control system must be installed exactly as outlined in these instructions. Read all instructions completely before at- tempting installation. Follow instructions carefully during instal- lation. Any modifications ...

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    32707-9-0814 page 29 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...

  • Page 30: Millivolt Troubleshooting

    32707-9-0814 page 30 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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    32707-9-0814 page 31 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...

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    32707-9-0814 page 32 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 50). The transmitter is powered by 3 aaa type batteries. A mode key is provided to index b...

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    32707-9-0814 page 33 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...

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    32707-9-0814 page 34 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 until the flame is turned off. The up a...

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    32707-9-0814 page 35 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 50)...

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    32707-9-0814 page 36 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 63). To de-activate this function, press the mode and the up arrow key at the same time...

  • Page 37: Ip Operating Instructions

    32707-9-0814 page 37 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...

  • Page 38: Ip Wiring

    32707-9-0814 page 38 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...

  • Page 39: Ip Troubleshooting

    32707-9-0814 page 39 ip troubleshooting brief description of the components the digital fireplace control (dfc) is an automatic gas ignition system based on a single micro-controller core. This control man- ages all functions related to ignition, flame sensing and supervi- sion for atmospheric appli...

  • Page 40: Ip Troubleshooting

    32707-9-0814 page 40 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...

  • Page 41: Ip Troubleshooting

    32707-9-0814 page 41 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...

  • Page 42: Vfll38Fp(3,9) Parts List

    32707-9-0814 page 42 vfll38fp(3,9) parts list vfll38fp3 index no. Part no. Description 1 30378 inner firebox top assembly 2 dv612 bracket (used as glass re- tainer) 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, t...

  • Page 43: Vfll38Fp(3,9) Exploded View

    32707-9-0814 page 43 vfll38fp(3,9) exploded view 23 28 26 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 14 15 16 17 13 9 22 24 24 25 29 30 2 31 31 19 18 20 21 32 32 32.

  • Page 44: Vfll48Fp(3,9) Parts List

    32707-9-0814 page 44 vfll48fp(3,9) parts list vfll48fp3 index no. Part no. Description 1 32662 inner firebox top assembly 2 dv612 bracket (used as glass re- tainer) 3 30291 accent light cover plate 4 r11746 glass 5 32820 burner cover assembly 6 32681 burner box back 7 r11747 glass 8 r11745 burner, t...

  • Page 45: Vfll48Fp(3,9) Exploded View

    32707-9-0814 page 45 vfll48fp(3,9) exploded view 23 28 26 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 14 15 16 17 13 9 22 24 25 29 30 2 19 18 20 21 24 31 31 32 32 32.

  • Page 46: Warranty

    32707-9-0814 page 46 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...

  • Page 47: How to Order Repair Parts

    32707-9-0814 page 47 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 48: Www.Empirecomfort.Com

    32707-9-0814 page 48 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.Com.