Empire Comfort Systems VFSE-18-1 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR
INTERMITTENT MODELS
VFSE-(18,24,30)-1
VARIABLE MODELS
VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-4
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
VARIABLE MODELS
VFSV-(16,18,24,30)-4
Vented/Vent-Free Burner
This is an unvented gas-red heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to page 6.
WARNING: 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 combustion which can cause death or
serious illness.
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. Refer to page 44.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases.
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
re department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualied installer, service agency or the gas sup-
plier.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
are not followed exactly, a re or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
GAS-FIRED
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Empire Comfort Systems VFSE-18-1 Specifications

General

Model Number	VFSE-18-1
Category	Gas Heater
Fuel Type	Natural Gas or Propane
BTU Input	18, 000 BTU
Venting	Vent-Free
Efficiency	99.9%

Summary

BEFORE YOU START

INTRODUCTION

Instructions to Installer

Guidance for installers on manual handover and owner instruction.

New Installation

Specifics on fireplace preparation and material requirements for new installations.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR

Unusually Tight Construction

Defines tight construction and requirements for providing additional fresh air.

CLEARANCES

Mantel Clearances Without Hood

Specifies non-combustible material requirements above the fireplace opening.

Glass Doors

Instructions regarding fireplace glass doors during operation and installation.

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

Television Considerations

Advice on placing televisions near the fireplace due to heat.

FIREPLACE PREPARATION

FOR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES

Details free opening area requirements for factory-built fireplaces.

FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES

Details free opening area requirements for masonry-built fireplaces.

INSTALLING AS A VENTED APPLIANCE

Installing Damper Clamp

Instructions for installing a damper clamp for vented operation.

BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

Assembly Procedure

Steps for centering and anchoring the gas log unit to the fireplace floor.

GAS SUPPLY

PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE

VFSE-(18,24,30) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

Essential safety warnings and gas leak procedures before lighting.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

Step-by-step guide for lighting the appliance using manual or remote methods.

VFSE REMOTE ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND CONTROL SYSTEM

GENERAL NOTES

General information on RF handset frequency and battery requirements.

SETTING THE ELECTRONICS CODE

Procedure for learning the security code between the handset and receiver.

TO TURN ON APPLIANCE

Steps to turn the appliance on using the remote handset.

TO TURN OFF APPLIANCE

Steps to turn the appliance off using the remote handset.

MODES OF OPERATION

Explains different operating modes like Manual, Daytime, Nighttime, and Timer.

Setting the "NIGHTTIME SETBACK" Temperature

How to set specific setback temperatures for nighttime operation.

SETTING PROGRAM TIMERS

Instructions for programming on/off times using the timer functions.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

Procedure for safely shutting off the gas supply to the appliance.

INTERMITTENT TROUBLESHOOTING

Will not operate with Handset

Troubleshooting steps for when the handset does not control the appliance.

No transmission: (motor does not turn)

Diagnosing issues where the remote does not transmit commands.

No Ignition; no tone

Troubleshooting steps when there is no ignition or audible tone.

Pilot is lit and sparking stops. Valve shuts off after 10 to 60 seconds.

Steps to fix when the pilot lights but then shuts off prematurely.

Frequent beeps for 3 seconds while motor turns

Addressing frequent beeps indicating low receiver batteries.

The remote receiver is beeping but not lighting the pilot

Troubleshooting when the receiver beeps but fails to ignite the pilot.

New remote receiver batteries have been installed, but the receiver is not responding to the handheld remote

Steps to take when the receiver is unresponsive after battery replacement.

CLEANING AND SERVICING

PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot

Procedure for cleaning the pilot and ODS sensor for optimal flame.

VFSE PARTS VIEW

VFSE PARTS LIST

VFSV-(16,18,24,30) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

VFSV REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS

THERMO-SAFETY FEATURE

Explanation of the receiver's automatic shut-off due to high temperatures.

SECURITY CODES

Procedure for programming the receiver to learn the transmitter's security code.

TROUBLESHOOTING

General troubleshooting steps for remote system issues.

VFSV PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

VFSV Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot

Procedure for cleaning the pilot and ODS sensor for optimal flame.

VFSV CLEANING AND SERVICING

VFSV PARTS VIEW

VFSV PARTS LIST

TROUBLESHOOTING

When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot.

Steps to resolve no spark at the ignitor/pilot assembly.

Appliance shuts off during use. (Pilot and main burner are off.)

Troubleshooting when the appliance shuts off completely during operation.

Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position.

How to address gas odor when the unit is supposed to be off.

Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit.

Diagnosing why the main burner fails to light after the pilot is established.

No gas to pilot.

Troubleshooting when there is no gas supply to the pilot assembly.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS

REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA

GENERAL INFORMATION

MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

WARRANTY

APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY