Empire Comfort Systems VF24FP3-1 - Manual (Page 12)

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Provided with the log set is a small bag of glowing embers (rock
wool) to be placed between logs on the flat metal surface of the
burner.
Placement of the embers (rock wool) is very individual and light
coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects. We
recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your
coverage as light and fluffy as possible.
Place just enough embers (rock wool) on the burner to obtain the
glow and a gold yellow flame.
Do not place rock wool over large ports in rear portion of burner.
A thin layer of rock wool should be placed under open space
between the right and left middle logs.
Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot
assembly.
Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be purchased
from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of excess loose
material (glowing embers) may adversely affect performance of
the heater.
WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed
prior to reapplication.
Refer to Parts List, Page 19 to order loose material (rock wool).
Replacement Loose Material (glowing embers) Part Number
AVF24 15998
Platinum Bright Embers PE-20-1
Note: A single layer of embers is to be used when applying Platinum
Bright Embers (alone or in combination with production embers)
to the burner.
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.
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.
PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS (ROCK WOOL)
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE
LOG PLACEMENT
1. Place rear (#1) log onto two (2) pins on rear log support.
2. Place left, front (#2) log onto two (2) left, front pins on burner
pan.
3. Place right, front (#3) log onto two (2) right, front pins on
burner pan.
4. Place branch (#4) log onto two (2) pins on rear (#1) log.
Attention: Do not use Figure 13 to order logs. Refer to Page 19,
Parts list and Page 20, Parts View to order logs.
Refer to Figure 13 for the following warning.
Warning: Failure to position the parts in accordance with
this diagram or failure to use only parts specifically approved
with this heater may result in property damage or personal
injury.
Figure 13