Empire Comfort Systems Manuals: Electric Heater VFCT-25 Lighting Instructions

VFCT-25 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a ﬁre or explosion may result

causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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.

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 ﬁre department.

C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it; call a qualiﬁed service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a ﬁre or explosion.

D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualiﬁed service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! Read the safety information above.

2.Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.

3.Turn off all electric power to the appliance (if appli- cable).

4.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise

to "OFF". Do not force.

5.Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the ﬂoor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.

6.Find pilot - the pilot is located in front of rear log.

7.Turnmanualgascontrolknobcounterclockwise to "PILOT."

8.Push in manual gas control knob all the way and hold in. Repeatedly push the piezo ignitor button until pilot is lit (or use a match to light pilot). Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 2 through 6.

•If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.

•If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service technician or gas supplier.

9.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to "HIGH".

10.Turn on all electric power to appliance (if applicable).

11.Set thermostat (gas control knob) to desired setting from "HIGH" to "LOW".

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.

2.Turn 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.

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VFCT25-3, VFCM-25-3. VFCR-25-3 specifications

Empire Comfort Systems has long been recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality heating products that cater to a variety of residential and commercial needs. Among their offerings, the VFCM-25-3, VFCR-25-3, and VFCT-25-3 stand out as exceptional models in the realm of vent-free gas fireplaces. These units are designed to provide warmth and comfort while boasting innovative technologies, efficiency, and user-friendly features.

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