Empire Comfort Systems VFHS-20/10T-4, VFHS-20R-4 Important Safety Information, To Death

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE

•An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom.

•An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000 Btu perhourshall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

•Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

•Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

•Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance.

•Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance.

•Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. This appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

•DO NOT use this fireplace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

•You must operate fireplace with fireplace screen closed in place. Do not close glass doors while operating heater.

•Do not place trash, logs or other articles on the log set during operation.

•During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films or bonding agents. These bonding agents are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during initial operation of the appliance. This is a normal temporary occurrence. A window should be opened during the initial bake out period.

•Correct installation of the ceramic fiber logs, proper location of the fireplace and annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting. Sooting, resulting from improper installation or operation, can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace. See instructions for proper installation.

•WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.

•WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.

•WARNING! This fireplace needs fresh air for ventilation to operate properly. This fireplace has an ODS (oxygen depletion sensor) which will shut off the fireplace if adequate fresh air is not available.

•Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

WARNING

 

When used without adequate combustion and ventilation air,

 

 

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD

 

heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless,

TO DEATH.

 

poisonous gas.

 

 

Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,

 

Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are

 

with headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these

 

made forcombustion and ventilation air. Consult the writ-

 

signs, heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at

 

ten instructions provided with the heater for information

 

once! Have heater serviced.

 

concerning combustion and ventilation air. In the absence

 

Some people — pregnant women, persons with heart or lung

 

of instructions, refer to the National Fuel Gas Code,ANSI

 

 

 

disease, anemia, those under the influence of alcohol , those

 

Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.

 

 

 

at high altitudes — are more affected by carbon monoxide

 

 

 

 

This heater is equipped with a PILOT LIGHT SAFETY

 

than others.

 

SYSTEM designed to turn off the heater if not enough fresh

The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen at

 

air is available.

its location. If this heater is installed in a structure having a

 

 

 

high vertical dimension, the possibility exists that the oxygen

 

DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY

 

 

SYSTEM!

 

supply at the higher levels will be less than that at the heater.

 

 

 

In this type of application, a fan to circulate the structure

 

If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh air.

 

air will minimize this effect. The use of this fan will also im-

 

If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Keep burner and

 

prove the comfort level in the structure. When a fan is used

 

control compartment clean.

to circulate air, it should be located so that the air flow is not

 

 

 

directed at the burner.

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Contents Installation Instructions Table of Contents To Death Important Safety InformationDo not Tamper with Pilot Light Safety System Carbon Monoxide Poisoning MAY LeadLP-GAS Warning Odor Safety Information for Users of LP-GASIntroduction Specifications Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors Checking Manifold Pressure Installing a New Main Gas CockPressure Testing of the Gas Supply System GAS SupplyCombustible Material ClearancesInstallation of Fireplace Into Mantel Installation of Brass TrimInstalling Fireplace in Mantel Figure Built-In Fireplace Installation BUILT-IN Fireplace InstallationOperation INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME Appearance Placement of Glowing Embers Rock WoolWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS VFHS-20R Lighting InstructionsPilot VFHS-20/10T Lighting InstructionsPilot Flame Characteristics VFHS-20R PilotVFHS-20/10T Pilot VFHS-20R Main Burner Operation Bedroom Installation VFHS-10T OnlyMain Burner and Thermostat Operation VFHS-20/10TWiring Check 750 Millivolt System OperationRemote Receiver Appliance shuts off during use. Pilot stays on Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF positionHeater produces a whistling noise when main burner is lit Appliance produces unwanted odorsHOW to Order Repair Parts Parts ListParts View Installing Optional Brick Liner EHL-24-1 Optional Brick Liner Installation InstructionsInstalling Optional Blower VFS-BK Optional Blower Installation Instructions16717-2-0605 Optional Blower Installation Instructions Oiling Blower Motor WiringService Notes Service Notes FAX

VFHS-20R-4, VFHS-20/10T-4 specifications

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On the other hand, the VFHS-20/10T-4 model is tailored for areas requiring a dual heating approach. This innovative unit combines both vent-free and vented heating options, offering flexibility based on user preferences or regulatory requirements. With a heat output of 20,000 BTUs, it delivers ample warmth while also featuring a compact design that seamlessly fits into various spaces.

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