Empire Comfort Systems VFYM-24SO-2 Water Heater User Manual


 
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS / FLAME APPEARANCE
Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as
well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set
is installed.
In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame
appearance should be sets of yellow flames.
NOTE: all flames will be random by design, flame height will
go up and down.
Glowing embers (rock wool) can cover the pan burner in between
the front and middle logs, but very little is necessary to cover this
area. Excess ember material causes the yellow flame to become
orange and stringy. Apply just enough to obtain slow glow and a
gold yellow flame.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow
fans to blow directly into fireplace. Do not place a blower inside
the burner area of the firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that
alter flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will result.
During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various
components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films
or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful, but may
produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during
the initial operation of the appliance, possibly causing headaches
or eye or lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary
occurrence.
The initial break-in operation should last 2-3 hours with the burner
at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening
windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining
after this initial break-in will be slight and will disappear with
continued use.
Manual - Figure 17
Millivolt - Figure 18
REMOTE
OFF
ON
CLEANING AND SERVICING
Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified
service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction
and/or sooting.
TURN OFF HEATER AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE
CLEANING.
Remove logs, handling carefully by holding gently at each end.
Gloves are recommended to prevent skin irritation from ceramic
fibers. If skin becomes irritated, wash gently with soap and water.
Refer to manual for correct log placement.
PERIODIC CLEANING – Refer to parts diagram for location
of items discussed below.
Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater.
Logs - brush with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush
attachment.
Remove loose particles and dust from the burner areas,
controls, piezo covers and grate . Don’t remove media from
inside burner box.
Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or
particles with brush. Failure to keep air intake hole clean
will result in sooting and poor combustion.
ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION – Refer to parts
diagram for location of items discussed below.
Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or
particles with vacuum or brush. Failure to keep air intake
hole clean will result in sooting and poor combustion.
Inspect and clean all burner ports.
Inspect ODS pilot for operation and accumulation of lint at
air intake holes.
Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper operation.
Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner.
Check level of glass media in burner. Burner should be full,
up to the level of openings in burner top.
Attention: Glass media that is dislodged from burner box
during shipment can be replaced through openings in burner
top. If settling of glass media occurs during shipment an
additional one (1) pound bag of glass media, part number,
10267 can be ordered from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
This appliance must not be used with glass doors in the closed
position. This can lead to pilot outages and severe sooting outside
the fireplace.