Empire Comfort Systems VFSR-16-3, VFSR-18-3 installation instructions Installation Instructions

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER'S MANUAL

The White Mountain

Vent-Free Burner

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.

WARNINGS

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- mable 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 neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATER OR VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

MODELS

VFSR-16-3VFSV-16-3

VFSR-18-3VFSV-18-3

VFSR-24-3VFSV-24-3

VFSR-30-3VFSV-30-3

EFFECTIVE DATE

APRIL, 2003

Installer: Please leave these instructions with the consumer.

Consumer: Please retain these instructions for future use.

This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila- tion air must be provided. Refer to page 7.

WARNING: If not installed, operated and main- tained 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 approxi- mately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6.

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Contents Installation Instructions Table of Contents Do not Tamper with Pilot Light Safety System Important Safety InformationCarbon Monoxide Poisoning MAY Lead to Death LP-GAS Warning Odor Safety Information for Users of LP-GASIntroduction AccessoriesBefore you get started General InformationMake sure you have received all parts Provisions for Adequate Combustion & Ventilation AIR ClearancesClearances Fireplace Preparation Combustible MaterialBefore Fully Installing the Appliance Installing AS a Vented ApplianceInstalling Damper Clamp Figure Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System Installing a New Main Gas CockGAS Supply Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock LOG Grate PlacementProper Installation Sequence Vfsr and VFSV-16, 18, 24, 30C FigureVariable Figure Millivolt Figure Operation INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME AppearanceWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS VFSR-16, 18, 24, 30 Lighting InstructionsVFSV-16, 18, 24, 30 Lighting Instructions Vfsr Pilot Pilot Flame CharacteristicsVfsv Pilot Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Incorrect Pilot Flame PatternTurn OFF Heater and Allow to Cool Before Cleaning Cleaning and ServicingVfsr WiringVfsv Heater produces a whistling noise when main burner is lit Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF positionNew Installation Appliance produces unwanted odorsCommon Parts Parts ListParts View HOW to Order Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Mail info@empirecomfort.com