Empire Comfort Systems VFSR-16-3, VFSR-18-3 Combustible Material, Fireplace Preparation

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COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard.

No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles.

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FIREPLACE PREPARATION

Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox.

Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions.

Have this cleaning performed annually after installation.

Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor or

wall of fireplace. If not, drafting may cause pilot

outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney flue damper.

Install and operate the appliance as directed in this manual.

FOR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES

FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENT- ING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE AP- PLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES

 

Appliance Input Rate (BTU/hr)

 

20

 

30

40

Chimney

 

Minimum Opening** (sq. in.)

Height*

 

(ft)

 

 

 

 

10

11.3

 

16.6

22.1

15

8.6

 

12.6

17.3

20

7.5

 

10.8

14.5

25

6.6

 

9.6

12.6

30

6.2

 

9.1

11.3

35

5.7

 

8.0

10.8

40

5.3

 

7.5

10.2

*Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height is 10 feet.

**Chart shows minimum opening (sq. in.) for given height and input rate.

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FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES

FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENT- ING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE APPPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURN- ING FIREPLACES

 

Appliance Input Rate (BTU/hr)

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

30

40

Chimney

 

Minimum Opening** (sq. in.)

Height*

 

(ft)

 

 

 

 

6

17.6

 

25.7

33.8

8

16.5

 

23.7

31.2

10

15.1

 

21.7

28.7

15

14.1

 

19.9

26.1

20

12.9

 

18.5

23.7

30

12.2

 

16.9

21.6

*Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height is 6 feet.

**Chart shows minimum opening (sq. in.) for given height and input rate.

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Contents Installation Instructions Table of Contents Important Safety Information Do not Tamper with Pilot Light Safety SystemCarbon Monoxide Poisoning MAY Lead to Death LP-GAS Warning Odor Safety Information for Users of LP-GASIntroduction AccessoriesGeneral Information Before you get startedMake sure you have received all parts Provisions for Adequate Combustion & Ventilation AIR ClearancesClearances Fireplace Preparation Combustible MaterialInstalling AS a Vented Appliance Before Fully Installing the ApplianceInstalling Damper Clamp Figure Installing a New Main Gas Cock Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply SystemGAS 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 ServicingWiring VfsrVfsv 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