Empire Comfort Systems VFD26F3-1 Manual Do Utilizador

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instructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as

shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown

on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and com-

pany making the change.
Important

All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial

Number and type of gas.
Attention: During initial use of ceramic log you will detect an

odor as the ceramic log is cured. Also, during the curing process

the ceramic log will burn with a yellow ﬂame.
Notice: During initial ﬁring of this unit, its paint will bake out, and

smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate

the room in which the unit is installed.
Installation on Rugs and Tile

If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other

combustible material other than wood ﬂooring the appliance shall

be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and

depth of the appliance.
The base referred to above does not mean the ﬁre-proof base as

used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs that are extremely

thick and light colored tile.

Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a masonry or UL 127 factory-

built ﬁreplace in which an unvented room heater is installed.

Qualiﬁed Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip-

ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall

be performed only by a qualiﬁed agency. The term "qualiﬁed

agency" means any individual, ﬁrm, corporation or company which

either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is

responsible for (a) the installation or replacement of gas piping or

(b) the connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment,

who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions re-

quired and has complied with all the requirements of the authority

having jurisdiction.

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a

licensed plumber or gas ﬁtter in the Commonwealth of Mas-

sachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-ﬁred supplemental

room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527

CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural

gas-ﬁred space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and

bathrooms.

The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence

of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.*

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway,

New York, N.Y. 10018.

High Altitudes

For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), ratings should be

reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above

sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before

changing spud/oriﬁce size.

WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s)

of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property

damage.

Instructions to Installer

1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after

installation.

2. Installer must have owner ﬁll out and mail warranty card supplied

with unvented room heater.

3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented

room heater.

Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu-

lations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an

unvented room heater.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured

(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from

the manufacturer.

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.
Well Head Gas Installations

Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may affect the

Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating

value. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before

changing spud/oriﬁce size.

WARNING: ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS

CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Improper installation or use of the heater can cause seri-

ous injury or death from ﬁre, burns, explosion or carbon

monoxide poisoning.

Operation

This unvented ﬁreplace requires no outside venting. This unvented

ﬁreplace is designed for vent-free operation with ﬂue damper

closed. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of

unvented ﬁreplace.
(A)VFD26F(M,P)3, Millivolt controls

The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should be

checked at the pressure test point. Turn captured screw counter

clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over

test point (Use test point “A” closest to control knob). After taking

pressure reading, be sure and turn captured screw clockwise ﬁrmly

to re-seal. Do not over torque. Check for gas leaks.
Millivolt System, (A)VFD26F(M,P)3

When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts

(electrical current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve.

After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas

control knob and the pilot will stay ON. Allow your pilot ﬂame to

operate an additional one (1) to two (2) minutes before you turn the

gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position. This

time period allows the millivolts (electrical current) to build-up to

a sufﬁcient level allowing the gas control to operate properly.

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural gas or propane)

gas. Field conversion is not permitted.

General Information

This series is design certiﬁed in accordance with American National

Standard Z21.11.2 by the Canadian Standards Association as an

Unvented Room Heater and should be installed according to these

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