Empire Comfort Systems VFYR-24SO-1 Water Heater User Manual


 
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the
room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion
and ventilation air must be provided.
Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gaso-
line and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater. They are
not intended to be a primary heating appliance. Water vapor pro-
duced by an unvented heater can create moisture problems in a
home when operated for extended periods of time.
During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various compo-
nents of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films or bond-
ing agents. These chemicals are not harmful but may produce
annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the ini-
tial 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 remain-
ing after this initial break-in period will be slight and will disap-
pear with continued use.
This appliance must not be used with glass doors in the closed
position. This can lead to pilot outages and severe sooting out-
side the fireplace.
Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room
heater and replace any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
Before you get started
Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage. If any parts
are missing or damaged, immediately inform the dealer from
whom you purchased the appliance. Do not attempt to install any
part of the appliance unless you have all parts in good condition.
Metal shipping plate covering burner marked REMOVE must be
removed from top of burner and discarded. Burner will not oper-
ate if plate is left in place.
Make sure you have received all parts:
Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been
received. You should have the following:
Gas log grate/burner assembly.
VFY(M,R)-16SO; 16" logs, three (3) ceramic fiber logs.
VFY(M,R)-(18, 24, 30)SO; 18", 24" and 30" logs, four (4)
ceramic fiber logs.
VFY(M,R)-16RWO; 16" logs, four (4) refractory logs.
VFY(M,R)-(18, 24, 30)RWO; 18", 24" and 30" logs, five (5)
refractory logs.
Two (2) masonry anchoring screws and two (2) 10 x 1/2" black
sheet metal anchoring screws.
Plastic bag containing glowing embers (rock wool) for burner
coverage.
Plastic bag containing lava rock.
Millivolt controlled heater designed to be operated with optional
devices for ON/OFF functions.
Wall switch or thermostat with wire.
Hand held remote control with ON/OFF switch or thermostat.
Handle the gas log burner assembly by the grate and legs only.
Do not pick the unit up by the burner.
Gloves are recommended when handling ceramic fiber logs
to prevent skin irritation from loose fibers. Logs are fragile -
Handle with care.
Manual Control has five (5) positions
Off All gas to set is completely off at the valve.
Pilot Valve position to light/maintain the standing pilot.
Low Min. gas rate - pleasing yellow flames - glowing
embers.
Medium Middle gas rate - pleasing yellow flames - glowing
embers.
High Max. gas rate - pleasing yellow flames - glowing
embers.
Millivolt Control has four (4) positions
Off All gas to set is completely off at the valve.
Pilot Valve position to light/maintain the standing pilot.
Low Min. gas rate - pleasing yellow flames - glowing
embers.
High Max. gas rate - pleasing yellow flames - glowing
embers.
Ignition Piezo Ignitor allows lighting of the pilot without
matches.
Pilot All gas log heaters are designed with safety pilot
systems that will shut down when the level of
oxygen available in the room is low. The pilot
will only relight when adequate fresh air is
available.
Thermal All millivolt logs are fitted with a thermo
Generator generator to provide millivolt power to activate
switches, remote controls or thermostats.
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 that either in
person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible
for (a) the installation, testing, or replacement of gas piping or (b)
the connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing of equip-
ment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all
precautions required, and that has complied with all the require-
ments of the authority having jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a
licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
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. 11 West 42nd
St., New York, N.Y. 10018.
High Altitudes: For altitudes/elevation above 2,000 feet ratings
should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet
above sea level. Contact the manufacturer.