White Mountain Hearth Empire Cast Iron Stove Vent-Free (VFD_CC) Owner's manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
CAST IRON UNVENTED
ROOM HEATER MODELS:
SMALL
VFD(10,20)CC(30,70)
(B,F,M)(N,P)-1
MEDIUM
VFD30CC(30,70)
(B,F,M,S,W)(N,P)-1
GAS-FIRED
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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INSTALLER:
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CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
If not installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, this product could expose you
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which can cause death or serious illness.
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air (oxygen) from the room in which it is in-
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to page 7.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
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proximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for
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hour. Refer to page 6.
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market, permanently located, manufactured
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codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap-
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gases.
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SECTION PAGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF PROPANE GAS................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 5
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 6
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS ............................................... 6-7
GAS SUPPLY ........................................................................................................................................... 8
CLEARANCES ......................................................................................................................................... 9
LOG IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................................................... 10
LOG PLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 11-18
PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS (ROCK WOOL) ....................................................................... 19
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE ........................................................................ 19
OPERATING GUIDELINES .................................................................................................................... 20
MILLIVOLT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 21
10,000 BTU MILLIVOLT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................... 22
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................ 23-24
MILLIVOLT WIRING .......................................................................................................................... 25-26
MILLIVOLT TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................... 27-28
IP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 29
IP WIRING .............................................................................................................................................. 30
IP LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 31
IP TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 32-34
MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................................... 35
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 36
PARTS LIST - VFD10CC(30,70) ............................................................................................................ 37
PARTS VIEW - VFD10CC(30,70) .......................................................................................................... 38
PARTS LIST - VFD20CC(30,70) ............................................................................................................ 39
PARTS VIEW - VFD20CC(30,70) .......................................................................................................... 40
PARTS LIST - VFD30CC(30,70) ............................................................................................................ 41
PARTS VIEW - VFD30CC(30,70) .......................................................................................................... 42
CASTING PARTS LIST - VFD(10,20,30)CC(30,70) ............................................................................... 43
CASTING PARTS VIEW - VFD(10,20,30)CC(30,70) ............................................................................. 44
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST .................................................................................................. 45
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ........................................................................................................ 45
ACCESSORY SIDE SHELVES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 46
OPTIONAL STONE INLAY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 46
CIB4-1 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 47-48
CIB3-1 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 49-50
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................... 51
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY ..................................................................................................... 52-53
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ........................................................................................................... 54-55
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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         
ignition.
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the same room with the appliance.
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appliance.
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fresheners, etc. ) while the log set is in operation. Air fresheners
produce a residue in the air similar to candles and may produce
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set is in operation. Candles produce a residue in the air that
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of soot produced and deposited.
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PERSON. 



 
kept clean.
 

room heater and to replace any part of the control system and

 
 
operation.
      



off during initial operation of the appliance. This is a normal


 

      
installation or operation, can settle on surfaces outside the


         




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
        



WARNING: DO NOT operate this appliance unless all



Log set placement instructions for correct log and twig
positioning.
      
dealer as indicated in the How to Order Repair Parts section of
the appliance manual.
 


WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the

WARNING

-
ous gas.
        
-


of instructions, refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
     

    PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYS-
TEM designed to turn off the heater if not enough fresh air

DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM!


control compartment clean.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH.

        
     Get fresh air at

Some people — pregnant women, persons with heart or lung

         
than others.
The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen



In this type of application, a fan to circulate the structure air will


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NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
PROPANE GAS WARNING ODOR

That's your signal to go into immediate action!
-
sions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless.
You may not know all the following safety precautions which




exactly what to do. If, after reading the following information,
you feel you still need more information, please contact your
gas supplier.
 
Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.

IMMEDIATELY.





         

not continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not

Finally, 
       


Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the

can smell the odorant in propane.





The odorant in Propane Gas is colorless, and it can fade under
some circumstances. For example, if there is an underground





some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its odor intensity.
Propane Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity
could vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may

-
diately go into action as instructed earlier.
  Your local Pro-
pane Gas Dealer can give you a "Scratch and Sniff" pamphlet.


Propane Gas Dealer.
 


Gas prior to and while lighting pilot lights or performing service

 
that can cover up the Propane Gas odor. Do not try to light pilot

the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there

 





a time may develop internal rust which will cause odor fade. If
such conditions are suspected to exist, a periodic sniff test of

odor, call your Propane Gas Dealer. A periodic sniff test
of the Propane Gas is a good safety measure under any
condition.
 


when you do detect the odorized Propane Gas.
 

container valve is left on, the container may draw in some air

new internal rusting could occur. If the valve is left open, then



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Preparation

when installed in accordance with this Installation Manual. Report

log placement. Do not install unit with damaged, incomplete, or
       
and follow these instructions carefully during installation to insure


    
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       
Systems Inc.
 
 











Commonwealth of Massachusetts: 

of Massachusetts.

room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR
30 upon sale of the unit. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,



local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11
West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036.
WARNING



poisoning.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than shown
in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on

making the change.
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations,
codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented
room heater.
     
       
state or local codes.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
 
card supplied with unvented room heater.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented
room heater.



these instructions.

the manufacturer.
Well Head Gas Installations
Some Natural Gas utilities use “well head” gas. This may affect

converted to use well head gas.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the

WARNING
        

NOTICE: 
shipping damage.
Attention: During initial use of ceramic log you will detect an
odor as the ceramic log is cured.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not

and company making the change. Do not operate this appliance



Refer to Log Placement on pages 10 - 11 for correct log and
twig positioning.

indicated in the Parts Sections on pages 30 through 37.
WARNING
This unit is not for use with solid fuels.
Important


NOTICE:

the room in which the unit is installed.
Installation in Residential Garages



INTRODUCTION
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heater produces approximately one ounce (30 ml) of water for every

        
(a room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most
supplemental heat applications, the water vapor does not create a

humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather.
The following Steps will help insure that water vapor does not

1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application, including

 
help lower the water vapor content of the air.
3. Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat source
(an entire house).
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
SPECIFICATIONS
Accessories
FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control
FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control w/Thermostat
FRBTP 
FREC Electric Remote Control
FWS Wall Switch
TMV Millivolt Wall Thermostat - Reed Switch
TRW Remote Wall Thermostat
CIB4 Automatic Blower (VFD(10,20)CC Units)
CIB3 Automatic Blower (VFD30CC Units)
Stone Inlay Replaces Standard Grill Top (Medium Units Only)
CSI-8V Stone Inlay Venetian Gold
CSI-9A Stone Inlay 
CSI-10M Stone Inlay Patina Mocha
CSI-11G Stone Inlay Temple Gray
CSI-12A Stone Inlay American Beauty
Model VFD10CC
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum 10,000
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum 10,000
Height 24 1/8" (612.8 mm)
Width 21 1/2" (546.1 mm)
Depth 15 3/8" (390.5 mm)
Gas Inlet 3/8" (9.5 mm)
Air Shutter Setting (Natural) 1/16"
Air Shutter Setting (Propane) 1/4"
Model VFD20CC
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum (Propane)
20,000
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum (Propane)
16,000
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum (Natu-
ral)
20,000
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum (Natu-
ral)
14,500
Height 24 1/8" (612.8 mm)
Width 21 1/2" (546.1 mm)
Depth 15 3/8" (390.5 mm)
Gas Inlet 3/8" (9.5 mm)
Air Shutter Setting (Natural) 1/8"
Air Shutter Setting (Propane) 3/8"
Model VFD30CC
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum
(Propane)
25,000
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum
(Propane)
21,000
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum (Natural)
25,000
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum (Natural)
17,500
Height 27 3/4" (704.9 mm)
Width 28 1/16" (712.8 mm)
Depth 17 1/8" (435.0 mm)
Gas Inlet 3/8" (9.5 mm)
Air Shutter Setting (Natural) 1/16"
Air Shutter Setting (Propane) 7/16"
Accessories
Model Description

VFD(10,20)CC VFD30CC
CSK-B
Side Shelf

X X
CSK-F
Side Shelf

X X
CSK-M
Side Shelf
Porcelain Mahogany
X X
CSK-S
Side Shelf
Porcelain Sand
X
CSK-W
Side Shelf
Matte Pewter
X
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       
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



which supply heated air to areas outside the space must draw return
air from outside the space through tightly sealed return air ducts. A
-





of all appliances in the space.
The following example is for determining the volume of a typical
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
The maximum input of the VFD30 is 25,000 Btu per hour. Based
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


measure the length, width and height of the area. Example: The
area measures 16 feet in length, 10 feet in width and 8 feet in


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PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR
WARNING


-


Unusually Tight Construction


unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.
      
where:
a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have
a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm

      
and doors, and
          



other openings.
-


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
Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter
Pipe
Length
Schedule 40 Pipe
Inside Diameter

Outside Diameter
Natural Propane Natural Propane
0-10 feet
0-3 meters
1/2”
12.7 mm
3/8”
9.5 mm
1/2”
12.7 mm
3/8”
9.5 mm
10-40 feet
4-12 meters
1/2”
12.7 mm
1/2”
12.7 mm
5/8”
15.9 mm
1/2”
12.7 mm
40-100 feet
13-30 meters
1/2”
12.7 mm
1/2”
12.7 mm
3/4”
19 mm
1/2”
12.7 mm
100-150 feet
31-46 meters
3/4”
19 mm
1/2”
12.7 mm
7/8”
22.2 mm
3/4”
19 mm
NOTICE:

NOTICE: Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it

Installing a New Main Gas Shut-Off
Each appliance should have its own manual gas shut-off.


contact your local authorized installer for installation or relocation.



 








inlet. This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected

and foreign particles may collect.
The use of the following gas connectors is recommended:
 
and Fittings
 
Than All-Metal Construction



GAS SUPPLY
Figure 1
Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System
 


to the appliance.
         
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of

          

any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test

WARNING



Checking Manifold Pressure
Natural Gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately

minimum input at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure

for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 10.5" w.c.

Propane Gas will have a manifold pressure approximately

minimum input at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to


NOTICE: 
pressure test point, therefore it is not necessary to provide a 1/8"
test point up stream of the control.
A test gauge connection is located downstream of the gas appliance
pressure regulator for measuring gas pressure. The connection is
a 1/8 inch (3 mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping.
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Clearances
When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum

Top of appliance (ceiling) 36 inches
Rear Wall 2 inches
Side Wall 6 inches
Heater Corners (45° angle) to Wall 4 inches
Floor 0 inches



Installation on Rugs and Tile


raised up on a platform to enhance its visual impact. The continu-


CLEARANCES
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Log
Description

Front View Top View
VFD(10,20)CC VFD30CC
Log A 29553 29546
Log B 29554 29547
Log C 29555 29548
Log D 29556 29549
Log E 29558 29551
Log F 29557 29550
LOG IDENTIFICATION
NOTE: Middle Top Log (F)
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LOG PLACEMENT
CAUTION

-

WARNING
Failure to position the parts in accordance with this diagram
         
heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
NOTE:   -
ages, see pages 12-18.
Figure 6 - Log Placement
Figure 5 - Burner
Figure 7 - Completed Log Placement
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1. Place Log A
LOG PLACEMENT
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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2. Place Log B
LOG PLACEMENT
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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3. Place Log C
LOG PLACEMENT
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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4. Place Log D onto the left pin on Log A. The end of Log D will rest on Log C
LOG PLACEMENT
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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5. Place Log E on the right pin on Log A. The end of Log E Log C
LOG PLACEMENT
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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6. This step is optional for 10,000 BTU units. Place Log FLog BLog C.

LOG PLACEMENT
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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 
LOG PLACEMENT
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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


   






          

not

from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of excess loose
       
the heater.
WARNING

to reapplication.
NOTICE          


Replacement Loose Material


 31104
 15998
 PE-20-1




NOTICE:
up and down.
         













is a normal and temporary occurrence.

      
windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining
          
continued use.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE
Figure 8
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Standing Pilot Operation
1. Follow the SAFETY and LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS for standing

to the appliance.
CAUTION




 



thermostat.
Figure 9
NOTICE: The gas control valve allows you to increase or decrease




3. When the heating season is over, turn the REMOTE/OFF/ON
switch to "OFF" and the control valve to "OFF". The system,

Maximum and Minimum Input

a maximum input of 25,000 Btuh to a minimum input of 17,500



the log set.
Before operating this heater, please review the safety warnings


1. Know what type of ignition system this model has (standing
       
instructions.
            
turn gas off to the heater and call a service person or your gas
utility.
CAUTION

on or near the appliance.
WARNING


       

3. Tampering is DANGEROUS and voids all warranties. Any

approved component.
Initial Lighting
Upon completing the gas line or turning the gas valve "ON" after it


for the lines to purge themselves of this air. Once the purging is
complete, the appliance will light and operate satisfactorily.

if the gas valve is not turned to "OFF."
OPERATING GUIDELINES
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White Mountain Hearth Empire Cast Iron Stove Vent-Free (VFD_CC) Owner's manual

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