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Empire Comfort Systems VFP32FPL-1, VFP32FPL-1, VFP36FPL-1, VFP36FPL-1 manual

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    INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE MODELS VFP32FP(20,21)L(N,P)-1 VFP32FP(30,31)L(N,P)-1 VFP36FP(20,21)L(N,P)-1 VFP36FP(30,31)L(N,P)-1 W ARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, this product could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel co[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 2 SECTION P AGE Important Safety Information ................................................................................................. 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ................................................................................. 4 Introduction ...................................................[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 3 Wh en use d wi th ou t ad eq ua te co mb us ti on an d ve nt il at io n ai r, he at er ma y giv e off CA RB ON MO NO XI DE , a n o do rle ss , poi - so no us g as . Do not install heater until all necessary pr ovisions ar e made for combustion and ventilation air . Consult the writ - ten instructions pr ovided with the heater fo[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 4 Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. Y ou 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 detect that odor . Sometimes other odors in the area[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 5 smoke will occur . T o prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in which the unit is installed. Installation on Rugs and T ile If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the fu[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 6 Model VFP32FP VFP36FP Input Maximum 32,000 36,000 Minimum 22,000 25,000 Minimum Firebox Opening Height without standoff 32 3/4" 34 3/4" W idth 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* V ariable Speed Automatic Blower VPP32A VFP32FP — Cera[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 7 W ater 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 (an entire house). In most supplementa[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 8 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. Y ou must provide additional fresh air . Y our options are as follows: A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 9 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 T ubing, T ype 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[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 10 M i n i m u m Wa ll an d Ce il i ng C le ar a nc es (Figur e 4) Sidewall Clearances: The clearanc e from the inside of the fireplace to any combustible wall should not be less than 2". Fireplace Side and Back Clearances: The fireplace outer casing sides and back have zero clearance to combustibles. Ceiling Clearances: Th[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 1 1 Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard.[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 12 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBL Y C[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 13 A black hood and trim kit is furnished with each model VFP(32,36)FP fireplace. The hood MUST be installed before the fireplace is used. Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard. Attention: The hood is located behind top louver during shipment of fireplace. Remove top louver for access to hood. The trim kit is used[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 14 1. Place fireplace in framing opening. 2. Using the four (4) nailing flanges provided with the fireplace, attach two (2) flanges on each side. Attach flanges through prepunched holes. Additional hole locations will be used for different finishing material with thicknesses of 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4”. Attach these flange[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 15 Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects. W e recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible. Place just enough embers on the burner to obtain the glow and a gold yellow flame. D[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 16 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 of yellow flames. NOTE: All flames will be random by design, flame height will go up a[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 17 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 floor . WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do no[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 18 1. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting. 2. T urn 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 [...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 19 Figures 13 and 15 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 14 and 16 show an incorrect pilot flame patte[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 20 Figure 17 W arning: Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that controls the gas flow . Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figur e 17) When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows:[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 21 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 pr essure is low , contact your local gas supplier immediately . 1. When ignitor button is pr essed, there is no spark at ODS/ pilot. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace p[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 22 USE ONL Y MANUF ACTURER'S REPLACEMENT P AR TS. USE OF ANY OTHER P AR TS COULD CAUSE INJUR Y OR DEA TH. NOTE: SEE LOG INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR DET AILS ON LOGS AND EMBERS A TTENTION: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. P AR TS LIST Index Number Part Number VFP32FP(20,21[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 23 Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer . For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor . Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer . All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number . When ordering parts, first obtain the Model Number fr[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 24 FBB4 Blower Installation Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet supply line. Note: Junction box on right side of fireplace must be pre- wired at time of fireplace installation for use with blower assembly . It is recommended that an ON/OFF wall switch be installed that will activate the power supply to[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 25 Wiring The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or , in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70 , if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a thr ee-p ron g [gro unding ] plug for your pr otecti on agai ns[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 26 CAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, CITY AND ST A TE BUILDING CODES. BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THA T MAIN POWER SUPPL Y IS DISCONNECTED. THE APPLIANCE, WHEN INST ALLED, MUST BE ELECTRICALL Y GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, [...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 27 SER VICE NOTES[...]

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    20101-3-0907 Page 28 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg A ve. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 F AX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www .empir ecomfort.com[...]